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Wolfgang Hilbig, "The Sleep of the Righteous" [BTBA 2016]
Today's Best Translated Book Award post is by Mark Haber of Brazos Bookstore. For more information on the BTBA, "like" our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. And check back here each week for a new post by one of the judges.
The front cover of Wolfgang Hilbig's The Sleep of the Righteous boasts an enormous column of black smoke rising into the sky. This cover is not only fitting, it's ideal. Ash, smoke, dust, fog, everything a reader might expect to find from an author plumbing the depths of life in communist East Germany abounds in these mesmerizing tales.
For readers of Thomas Bernhard or Laszlo Kraznhorkai, or even Kafka, the settings are familiar; dark, ashen, bleak landscapes. Blocks of dimly-lit apartment houses line the streets; unemployment, illness and futility flourish. It's a world where the only occupations which exist are seemingly set in boiler rooms and factories, day-long shifts carting ash to large simmering pits on the outskirts of town.
Describing the neighborhood of his childhood, a character writes:
Between the sidewalks was but a straight track of sand, perhaps once light, now since times unknown black-gray, as though in proof that a mix of many colors ultimately yields darkness. Coal dust and ash had blackened it to the pith, and then had come the reddish mass of crushed brick, the rubble from bombed-out houses that was used to even the surface. After each rain you gazed into a bed of murky, vicious mud; in the dry spells of summer the street was an endless reservoir of dust that advanced all the way into stairwells and seemed to glow in the midday sun; it covered barefoot boy's skin up to the thighs with the black bloom of inviolability.
Happiness and peace are not options for these characters; paranoia and sickness are guaranteed and little else. Yet for all the gloom and despair the glow of Hilbig's writing illuminates the hidden shadows and obscured corners of this bleak existence. A stunning translation by Isabel Fargo Cole only confirms the immense talent and depth of Hilbig, one of the most awarded German writers of his time.
Born in 1941, Hilbig's generation lived divided lives: growing up in the world of communism for the first half and the liberated freedom of the West for the second. Hilbig was always a thorn in the sides of the authorities however, writing exactly what he saw with his own eyes and consequently he was able to move (exiled perhaps) to West Germany years before the wall came down. English-language readers now have the good fortune to read this brilliant author whose stories range from seeing an East-German village through childhood recollections to the day-to-day drudgery of a boiler room. Darkness thrives in these stories no doubt, however there is an affectionate, almost mythic quality to these locations; one sees it's not so much a place Hilbig is describing as a time—ineffable, inscrutable childhood. Like East Germany, it is the place one can never return to.
The final story, "The Dark Man," swells with paranoia and dark humor. It begins with a disembodied voice seemingly prank-calling the narrator, who insists that they meet, Only as the story progresses—criss-crossing between Mannheim, Leipzig, Frankfurt, amidst insomnia, sickness and sleeping pills—does the narrator realize the caller is an ex-Stasi official who years earlier had spied on him. A dark comedy, a snapshot of an unhappy marriage and an indictment of the German secret service follows. In other hands this may have been messy or imprecise, but the story is rigorous and focused, thanks in large part to the strength of the translation. Isabel Fargo Cole's translation is so compelling in fact that the title story reads almost like a prose-poem:
The dark divests us of our qualities. Though we breath more greedily, struggling for life, for some fleeting web of substance from the darkness . . . it is the darkness that forms a mute block above us: intangible matter our breathes cannot lighten . . .
One reads these stories and realizes they're in the hands of an immense talent. There's a reason Laszlo Kraznhorkai wrote the introduction to this incredible collection, a reason Hilbig is considered the greatest prose writer to emerge from the former East Germany. I've mentioned other authors to give a sense of context and aesthetics, however the reader uninitiated to the likes of Thomas Bernhard or Bohumil Hrabal will enjoy the power of these stories on the strength of the writing alone.
It might be generational or simply coincidence, but three of the books I've read on this year's BTBA list have been story collections authored by writer's whose lives were ostensibly split in half by history. Brief Loves that Live Forever by Andreï Makine and Calligraphy Lesson by Mikhail Shishkin were writers that both grew up with Soviet communism and witnessed its collapse. Like Hilbig, all three saw the systems they were indoctrinated into fall apart. Similarly, all three collections are tinged by nostalgia and regret, awash with meditations on worlds gone by. Having read these books in a short period of time has only reminded me that our fates and destinies are tied inexorably to forces larger than ourselves. Read as autobiography or fiction, The Sleep of the Righteous will linger in the reader's mind for a long time to come. It is literature of the first order.


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The Growing Issues of Jury Internet Access
Internet access is everywhere so the likelihood that jurors will refrain from looking up case facts, evidence, and even the attorneys involved while serving on a trial is slim to none. In fact, in two recent mediations, the mediator Googled something on her own and raised the issue with us. It went something like, "hey, you know the jury will Google this during voir dire just like I did, and this is what they will see. And they will Google the lawyers too."
Of course internet research by jury members is not allowed, but in reality, there is no way of restricting or regulating a jury's usage, particularly with internet availability on nearly every mobile device, especially during voir dire when they haven't quite gotten the admonition internalized yet. This research can have serious implications, including creating a bias that can impact their decision in the case. As a result, lawyers may need to adjust their approach in the courtroom to account for these inevitable actions taken by jurors and prepare for the worst. The problem is, how do you prepare?
Some may think they need to address and refute pieces of negative information available on the internet to help prevent questions the jury could have. However, such is a very time-consuming task and could inject things into the case that don't need to be there.
The only thing that is certain is that when jurors Google about the case and the lawyers, the entire foundation of the jury trial is shaken, i.e., that the jurors all hear the same evidence at the same time and in the same exact manner as everyone else on the panel after motions in limine have been heard, objections made, and admonitions given. I guess this is what they call "disruption."
It seems that a prudent path could be to raise the issue with opposing counsel and then the Court before the panel is even brought down, and that the admonition about "do not discuss the case, do not Google the case, do not….." is done the first thing out of the gate, and then repeated at every turn. Otherwise, the entire sense of fairness intended by the Seventh Amendment may be at stake.


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Lighting does not have to be scary or difficult, in fact it is very easy. It is also very easy to get lost in learning about lighting. You may often ask yourself how many lights do you need? what brands and power are good? what modifiers do you need? I will make this lesson as simple and easy to understand as possible. We will go through a hands on practical lesson so you understand everything we are going through making it easier and helping you with your own flash photography.
This Capture Birmingham event is tailored for those who wish to learn how to make the most of one light, whether its a speed light or a larger mono head. (we will be using the Godox AD600BM) We will be using various modifiers for both speed lights and mono heads. This workshop is aimed at all intermediate or beginner level photographers who wish to learn to comfortably master the use of studio lighting or simply grow their already existing knowledge and learn some effective creative tips and tricks.
- Camera settings & technical workings of studio flash and speed lights
- Use of soft boxes, beauty dishes, strip lights, grids, octaboxes
- Hard light vs soft light and when to use it
- Creative use of just one studio light and when to add another
- 2 agency models and a fashion stylist with tips on posing and interaction
- Full participation with your own DSLR camera
- Limited to 8 places for a high quality experience
- Editing tips and ideas
- How to use your speed light in cars and small rooms
This workshop will cost £79 per person and booking can be made using the form below.
Please enter as much information as possible, this makes it easier for us to support you on the day.
We aim to start at approx 5pm on Saturday the 18th March 2017. The studio details are yet to be confirmed.
Gear List.
Camera with manual mode.
A selection of lenses from wide to zoom.
2 memory cards at minimum.
To book your place please register below, which will take you
to the payment once completed.
We will be shooting at Studio 197 in Birmingham, there is plenty of space and a variety of backdrop to shoot with.
There is ample off street parking at the studio location.


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Experience Fragments
An Experience Fragment is a group of one or more components including content and layout that can be referenced within pages. They can contain any component.
An Experience Fragment:
- Is a part of an experience (page).
- Can be used across multiple pages.
- Is based on a template (editable only) to define structure and components.
- Is made up of one or more components, with layout, in a paragraph system.
- Can contain other experience fragments.
- Can be combined with other components (including other Experience Fragments) to form a complete page (experience).
- Can have different variations, which may share content and/or components.
- Can be broken down into building blocks that can be used across multiple variations of the fragment.
You can use Experience Fragments:
- If an author wants to re-use parts (a fragment of an experience) of a page, they need to copy and paste that fragment. Creating and maintaining these copy/paste experiences is time-consuming and prone to user errors. Experience Fragments eliminate the need for copy/paste.
- To support the headless CMS use-case. Authors want to use AEM only for authoring but not for delivering to the customer. A third party system/touchpoint would consume that experience and then deliver to the end user.
Write access for experience fragments requires the user account to be registered in the group:
Please contact your system administrator if you are experiencing any issues.
When Should You Use Experience Fragments?
Experience Fragments should be used:
- Whenever you want to reuse experiences.
- Experiences that will be reused with same or similar content
- When you use AEM as a content delivery platform for third parties.
- Any solution that wants to use AEM as the content delivery platform
- Embedding content in third party touchpoints
- If you have an Experience with different variations or renditions.
- Channel or context-specific variations
- Experiences that make sense to group (for example a campaign with different experiences across channels)
- When you use Omnichannel Commerce.
- Sharing commerce-related content on social media channels at scale
- Making touchpoints transactional
Organizing your Experience Fragments
It is recommended to:
- use folders to organize your Experience Fragments,
Creating folders allows you to:
- create a meaningful structure for your Experience Fragments; for example, according to classificationIt is not necessary to align the structure of your Experience Fragments with the page structure of your site.
- You can use the template editor to create your own template.
The following example shows Experience Fragments structured according to Contributors . The structure used also illustrates how other features, such as Multi Site Management (including language copies), can be used.
The following screenshot was taken from the WKND site using Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service.
Creating and Configuring a Folder for your Experience Fragments
To create and configure a folder for your Experience Fragments it is recommended to:
It is also possible to configure the Allowed Templates for your instance , but this method is not recommended as the values may be overwritten upon upgrade.
Configure the Allowed Templates for your Folder
This is the recommended method for specifying the Allowed Templates , as the values will not be overwritten upon upgrade.
- Navigate to the required Experience Fragments folder.
- Select the folder, and then Properties .
- Specify the regular expression for retrieving the required templates in the Allowed Templates field.For example: /conf/(.*)/settings/wcm/templates/experience-fragment(.*)?
- Select Save and Close .
Configure the Allowed Templates for your Instance
It is not recommended to change the Allowed Templates by this method, as the templates specified may be overwritten upon upgrade.
Please use this dialog for information purposes only.
- Navigate to the required Experience Fragments console.
- Select Configuration options :
- Specify the required templates in the Configure Experience Fragments dialog:
- Select Save .
Creating an Experience Fragment
To create an Experience Fragment:
- Select Experience Fragments from the Global Navigation.
- Navigate to the required folder and select Create .
- Select Experience Fragment to open the Create Experience Fragment wizard.Select the required Template , then Next :
- Enter the Properties for your Experience Fragment.A Title is mandatory. If the Name is left blank it will be derived from the Title .
- Click Create .A message will be displayed. Select:
- Done to return to the console
- Open to open the fragment editor
Editing your Experience Fragment
The Experience Fragment Editor offers you similar capabilities to the normal page Editor. See Editing Page Content for more information on how to use it.
The following example procedure illustrates how to create a teaser for a product:
- Drag and drop a Category Teaser from the Components Browser .
- Select Configure from the component toolbar.
- Add the Asset and define the Properties as required.
- Confirm the definitions with Done (tick icon).
- Add more components as required.
Creating An Experience Fragment Variation
You can create variations of your Experience Fragment, depending on your needs:
- Open your fragment for editing .
- Open the Variations tab.
- Create allows you to create:
- Variation
- Variation as live-copy .
- Define the required properties:
- Template
- Title
- Name ; if left blank it will be derived from the Title
- Description
- Variation tags
- Confirm with Done (tick icon), the new variation will be shown in the panel:
Using your Experience Fragment
You can now use your Experience Fragment when authoring your pages:
- Open any page for editing.
- Create an instance of the Experience Fragment component, by dragging the component from the Components browser to the page paragraph system:
- Add the actual Experience Fragment to the component instance; either:
Edit, in the component toolbar, operates as a shortcut to open the fragment in the fragment editor.
- Drag the required fragment from the Assets Browser and drop onto the component
- Select Configure from the component toolbar and specify the fragment to use, confirm with Done (tick)
Building Blocks
You can select one or more components to create a building block for recycling within your fragment:
Creating a Building Block
To create a new Building Block:
- In the Experience Fragment editor, select the components you want to re-use:
- From the components toolbar, select Convert to building block :For example:
- Enter the name of the Building Block , and confirm with Convert :
- The Building Block will be shown in the tab, and can be selected in the paragraph system:
Managing a Building Block
Your building block is visible in the Building Blocks tab. For each block, the following actions are available:
- Go to master: open the master variation in a new tab
- Rename
- Delete
Using a Building Block
You can drag your building block to the paragraph system of any fragment, as with any component.
The Plain HTML Rendition
Using the .plain. selector in the URL, you can access the plain HTML rendition.
This is available from the browser, but its primary purpose is to allow other applications (for example, third party web apps, custom mobile implementations) to access the content of the Experience Fragment directly, using only the URL.
The plain HTML rendition adds the protocol, host and context path to paths that are:
- of the type: src , href , or action
- or end with: -src , or -href
For example:
Links always reference the publish instance. They are intended to be consumed by third parties, so the link will always be called from the publish instance, not the author.
Exporting Experience Fragments
By default, Experience Fragments are delivered in the HTML format. This can be used by both AEM and third party channels alike.
For export to Adobe Target, HTML is used. See Target Integration with Experience Fragments for full information.


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Brian Chontosh
Brian R. Chontosh
Capt Brian Chontosh receives his Navy Cross from the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Michael Hagee
|1974 (age 45–46)
Rochester, New York
|United States of America
|United States Marine Corps
|Years of service
|February 1993 - October 2013
|3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
|Operation Iraqi Freedom
*2003 invasion of Iraq
*Operation Phantom Fury
|Navy Cross
Bronze Star x 2 with "V"
Major Brian R. Chontosh (born 1974 in Rochester, New York) is a retired[citation needed] United States Marine Corps officer who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. At the time, he was a platoon commander for Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division.
Heroism & career[edit]
On March 25, 2003, during an ambush while advancing upon Baghdad, Chontosh aggressively attacked an entrenched enemy position, resorting to using captured enemy weaponry when his M16 ran out of ammunition. He is reported to have killed at least 20 enemy soldiers during the incident.[1]
Chontosh returned to Iraq during the second half of 2004 as the company commander of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. During this time his company took part in Operation Phantom Fury, the second assault on Fallujah in November 2004. Of the 158 Marines he commanded, only 3 were killed in action and 25 were wounded. During this time his company was also the focus of a Fox News documentary titled Breaking Point: Company of Heroes.
He also served as the 8th Company Officer at the United States Naval Academy and the Officer Rep for the Naval Academy Women's Ice Hockey Team (2011-2013)
There have been some news articles on the perceived lack of coverage that was awarded to this and other medal ceremonies. The controversy over the coverage or lack of coverage of Chontosh and several other servicemen is seen by the conservative political and some media as the latest cultural clash between pro-military and anti-war political camps.[2]
The President of the United States
Takes Pleasure in Presenting
The Navy Cross
Brian R. Chontosh
First Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps
For Services as Set Forth in the Following Citation:
For extraordinary heroism as Combined Anti-Armor Platoon Commander, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 25 March 2003. While leading his platoon north on Highway I toward Ad Diwaniyah, First Lieutenant Chontosh's platoon moved into a coordinated ambush of mortars, rocket propelled grenades, and automatic weapons fire. With coalition tanks blocking the road ahead, he realized his platoon was caught in a kill zone.
He had his driver move the vehicle through a breach along his flank, where he was immediately taken under fire from an entrenched machine gun. Without hesitation, First Lieutenant Chontosh ordered the driver to advance directly at the enemy position enabling his .50 caliber machine gunner to silence the enemy.
He then directed his driver into the enemy trench, where he exited his vehicle and began to clear the trench with an M16A2 service rifle and 9 millimeter pistol. His ammunition depleted, First Lieutenant Chontosh, with complete disregard for his safety, twice picked up discarded enemy rifles and continued his ferocious attack.
When a Marine following him found an enemy rocket propelled grenade launcher, First Lieutenant Chontosh used it to destroy yet another group of enemy soldiers. When his audacious attack ended, he had cleared over 200 meters of the enemy trench, killing more than 20 enemy soldiers and wounding several others.[1]
By his outstanding display of decisive leadership, unlimited courage in the face of heavy enemy fire, and utmost devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Chontosh reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
- Chontosh, a 2000 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) was honored as RIT's 2005 Outstanding Alumnus.[3]
- Honorary graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Class of 2006.
- On September 21, 2006, at the annual Keeper of the Flame dinner, Captain Chontosh was honored by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace for his actions in March 2003.[4]
- Brian Chontosh placed 2nd in the SoCal Regional Qualifiers for the 2009 CrossFit Games. The Games were held July 10 to July 12 in Aromas, CA.[5]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b Marine Corps News | Rochester, N.Y. Marine, receives Navy Cross from web archive of United States Marine Corps website
- ^ "Breaking Point: The Battle of Fallujah". FOX News. February 25, 2005. Archived from the original on 2008-01-08. Retrieved 2006-01-30.
- ^ "RIT - University News". Retrieved 2006-09-26.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Pace honors service members for heroism" (Press release). United States Marine Corps (Release # 0922-06-0728). September 21, 2006. Retrieved 2006-09-26.
- ^ 2009 Crossfit Games
External links[edit]
- Cpl. Jeremy Vought (May 6, 2004). "Rochester, N.Y. Marine, receives Navy Cross". Marine Corps News. United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2006-09-19. Retrieved 2006-09-26.
- "Navy Cross citation for Brian Chontosh". HomeofHeroes.com. Archived from the original on 2006-08-21. Retrieved 2006-09-26.
- Company of Heroes from Fox News


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In the development of permanent teeth, occasionally the body may form a sack of clear fluid around the crown, usually in the lower jaw, also known as the mandible. It is usually not painful, but it may expand. This cyst is called a dentigerous cyst, which is the most common odontogenic development cyst, according to a case study published by the Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences. Read on to learn more about this growth and how a dentist can help give you a healthy smile.
What Is It?
Also called a follicular cyst, this cyst is usually associated with the crown of a permanent tooth nearby, and most of the time can be found near a lower wisdom tooth. Of all the cysts that are found in the mandible, about 20 percent of them are of this type, notes the Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry.
What Do They Look Like? How Are They Found?
Since most of this type of cyst is found in and around wisdom teeth, it can be identified by panoramic dental images, says the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. Panoramic radiographs may be taken in the late teen years when a dentist is monitoring the eruption of wisdom teeth or in the early teen years during an orthodontic consultation. The cysts are usually smooth in shape, somewhat circular, and may look completely separate from the tooth adjacent to it. In some cases, the tooth is part of the cyst and is removed as part of the process to remove the cyst.
What Dental Professional Should You Visit?
General dentists do not remove a dentigerous cyst unless they have had special surgical training through a hospital residency program or the military. The most common doctor to refer this case to is an oral surgeon, since oral surgeons frequently encounter many types of cysts while removing wisdom teeth. The most complicated cases begin with reducing the size of and draining the cyst. Then, the body will produce bone to fill in the space, or the surgeon can place a bone product in the area to aid in the healing of the surgical site, notes a case study presented by the Journal of Applied Oral Science.
What Is the Treatment and Recovery Like?
As with all types of surgery procedures associated with wisdom teeth and removal of bone tissue, the healing period can be anywhere from a week to a few months, depending on the severity and size of the cyst. It usually only requires one procedure, but may involve post-surgical visits. Dental images may be taken to check the progress of the healing. The surgeon may suggest that you swish with a mouthwash, such as Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield mouthwash, which kills 99 percent of germs on contact.
In summary, detection of and surgical treatment of dentigerous cysts isn't uncommon among adults, especially those who have unerupted or partially erupted wisdom teeth that have not yet removed. These cysts can be treated and the patient can return to their everyday activities and eating soon after resolution of the problem.


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Weekend From Hell With Mommy Dearest
Mother issues don't fade. They become exaggerated no matter how much therapy you've had.
Even if you're married to a therapist.
This weekend, I had a total and complete parental Caretaking breakdown.
At the end of it, I sat sobbing in my car. My sister rescued me–for that I am grateful.
Monthly trips for 5 years finally caught up with me. This was the worst weekend since my dad died.
I need a break.
For months, Mom has been talking about cleaning the kitchen table in her apartment. It's a pigsty with thousands of tiny little pieces of paper all over it. Most of the mail comes to me, so I am no longer worried about losing bills and mail.
We did, however, find a piece of mail about her County ADA transportation that came January 11. She needs to renew by next week, and given the time it takes for a personal interview and doctors to sign it, she will miss the deadline. For the third time, I called them and told them to send to my address.
First, she had me return two items by mail that she didn't remember ordering. It reminded me of how much I hated returning expired grocery items as a kid, and the looks I'd get from the mean women in the Italian deli. "You tella you mother that I a no return things."
I finally found an app that cancels each catalog you take a picture of. I took 25 in all.
Cleaning the table was a disaster. Every piece of paper is like ripping a piece of gold from her. The tears flow and it's like taking a part of her life that she used to have. No help matter how much I do I get Greif and tears. One of the things we found on her kitchen table was my sister's 30th surprise party invitation. I suggested it was time to get ride of it. "I guess memories don't mean anything to you," she said.
I lose a chunk of my life and a chunk of my heart every time I come down and still can't believe she's the one I'm left. I lost it in the nurses station and they couldn't believe it. "You're the one who's always smiling; your sister the one that always looks unhappy." I give my mother everything I have.
She has lost so much that every piece of paper now has meaning. She cannot function like that, however.
I finally came to the realization that because my dad did everything from bill paying to opening mail, She didn't do what I have taken on. Dad did. She doesn't get it. It's always been done FOR her. She has no idea the hours on the phone with providers, insurance companies, why lost pieces of paper are important. To her, it will be handled, without worrying about who's handling it and what's involved.
The last day, we argued because she needed to see every piece of paper, every envelope I discarded. She got up to walk away and fell backwards. Although fine, we were both stunned and I left.
"I can't be here right now. I'll be back, but I don't know when," I said, heading off to the airport.
If those were my last words with her, I will be at peace with that. I have done absolutely everything that I can. I've given up parts of my life; I've given up time.
Every page, every catalog, every piece of paper, every envelope: "What is it?" "Why are you throwing it out?" "Are you making sure that they can't see my name and address?" "You can't just throw it out without telling me." "These are my things."
The paranoia and perhaps a bit of dementia are getting worse. I say dementia because she can't remember anything short term. Friday, she asked me 8 times who we were having dinner with.
Back to the table: It was old menus, old doctors receipts, old appointment cards, thousands and thousands and thousands of pieces of paper. She still has each condolence card she was sent for my dad. I found birthday cards to me and my husband, both with checks in them. Our birthdays were in January and April.
I am so angry that this is what I'm left with. This is my responsibility. She was supposed to be dead in her 50s.
Me to Mom: "Your furniture, your children, your memories, those are your things.
This stuff on the table is crap." That went over well.
The paranoia has deepened: After the obligatory and dreaded 3-hour trip to Walgreen's: "I better put away my feminine wipes before I leave the room otherwise they will disappear and someone will take them."
Someday, I will be the proud owner of 5,783 lipsticks. This weekend, we acquired 3 more.
Someday, I will make a drag queen VERY Happy.
"Yes mom, everyone is clamoring for your feminine wipes. There's a line down the hall."
Every interaction is confrontation. She's too difficult to be around. I will need to make these weekends less frequent and change them up, taking more time for myself and seeing her for shorter periods of time.
There's a fine line between self care and selfish.
She's abusive
I've been walking on eggshells my entire life. I can't do it anymore. My father taught me to do it, but I'm done with it. They only way I can be is direct, and she just can't deal with that.
Every phone call she tells me that you can't find something that's on the table–how she must get to the table. This was my last attempt. She will live like a slob, and I will burn everything when I burn her. I will just need a bigger urn.
I can't be there for awhile. I'll be back but I don't know when. I just can't be around her for a bit.
P.S.–I'm taking bets on where the my grandfather's "lost" wedding ring will turn up.
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Emerald Sunburst Necklace
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Playful yet elegant, this emerald and blue topaz starburst necklace aims to stun - and it does so in spades!
Measures: 8" drop, sunburst measures 12.5 mm l x 7.75 mm w
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Applies from Tue 31 Mar 2020, 12.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 22 Oct 2020, 12.36pm.
Closed areas: Closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park
A number of visitor facilities, attractions and sites in Kosciuszko National Park remain closed or may have other restrictions until further notice. This includes a number of areas closed due to recent bushfires.
Check this map of northern Kosciuszko National Park to see if there are any closures before you set out.
Camping and accommodation
Some NPWS campgrounds and accommodation will need to remain closed. If you plan to stay at an NPWS campground that is open you'll need to make a booking first. This applies to campgrounds that did not require bookings previously. If you can't find your preferred Kosciuszko National Park campground on a webpage, check this list of lesser-known campgrounds in Kosciuszko National Park and make your booking from there. If you're still unable to find your preferred campground phone 1300 072 757.
Other closures
Bullocks Hut, including the access track from the Ski Tube Terminal, is closed due to maintenance works.
Fire-affected areas
Some sections of Kosciuszko National Park which have been burnt remain closed. This is because they still may pose a risk to visitors due to dangerous trees and damaged infrastructure.
Specific areas which are closed due to the fires include:
- Areas within the park:
- Kiandra Court House
- Landers Falls lookout
- Wolgal Hut
- Buddong Falls
- Back country areas affected by fires. For more information please contact our visitor centres in Jindabyne, Tumut or Khancoban.
- Cabramurra township. Snowy Hydro's operational town suffered significant fire damage and, for safety reasons, is temporarily closed.
The following key roads in Kosciuszko National Park are closed due to fire damage:
- Alpine Way area:
- Murray Gates trail
- Major Clews Fire Trail
- Geehi Walls Trail
- Cabramurra area (currently closed until fire damage repair works completed – expected opening late 2020 or early 2021):
- Link Road from Snowy Mountains Highway to Goat Ridge Road
- Tooma Road - KNP5 (Khancoban to Cabramurra Road)
- Goats Ridge Road
- Elliot Way
- Kings Cross Road
- Tumut Ponds trail
- Snowy Mountains Highway area (currently closed until fire damage repair works completed – expected opening end of October 2020):
- Goobragandra Power Line Road
- Cumberland trail
Tantangara Road and Tantangara Dam access - Snowy 2.0 works
Before Christmas 2020
- Tantangara Road will be open to the public. Visitors should plan ahead for short delays and increased traffic required for essential road upgrades. Traffic management plans will be in place to provide public access along Tantangara Road during this time.
- Wares Yards campgrounds will be open to the public after the October long weekend, once hazardous tree works are completed.
- Access to the western foreshore of Tantangara Reservoir from Tantangara Road will be closed to the public, including Quarry trail
- Access to the southern end boat ramp will be maintained, although there will be some increased construction traffic around that area.
- Current boating and camping access to Tantangara Reservoir will still be available at access points on the northern end of the reservoir, via Port Phillip and Dam trails.
- Access to Currango and Old Camp will be open, via Tantangara Road, Port Phillip trail and Pocket Saddle Road
After Christmas 2020
- Tantangara Road will be subject to closures between Snowy Mountains Highway and the gate below Tantangara Reservoir Wall for periods of time while it is being upgraded, until approximately June 2021. These closures are required to allow for more extensive upgrades to Tantangara Road as part of the Snowy 2.0 project. The schedule of closures is subject to design and construction programs yet to be finalised.
- Wares Yards campground will be open to the public, however, there will be no vehicle access to the campground during road construction works, meaning visitors wanting to camp must ride or walk in. Once road works have been completed, Wares Yards will be open and accessible by vehicle.
- Access to the southern end of Tantangara via Quarry trail will be closed to the public
- Access to the southern end boat ramp will be closed until the road upgrade is completed
- Current boating and camping access to Tantangara Reservoir will still be available at access points on the northern end of the reservoir, via Port Phillip and Dam trails.
- Access to Currango and Old Camp will be open, via Port Phillip and Pocket Saddle Road
Do not enter closed areas in Kosciuszko National Park. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
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Location: South coast - west end of Owhiro Bay
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Suitable for: Walking, cycling, four-wheel driving (4WD)
Brief description: Te Kopahou Reserve entrance is at the west end of Owhiro Bay. It provides a stopping point for people visiting the south coast or continuing further around the coastline.
Previously a quarry, it is at the beginning of an easy walk or off-road cycle ride to Red Rocks and the seal haul-out area at Sinclair Head. The western end of Taputeranga Marine Reserve is below the quarry face.
Get a 360 degree look at Te Kopahou Reserve:
Parking: Large area of parking in the native landscape
Toilets and changing facilities: At the Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
Accessibility: Beyond the old quarry the road is unformed (4WD), but mostly flat. This area is also open for 4WD vehicles on every day other than Sundays, when the gate is closed and it is only open for walkers and mountain bikers.
Dogs: Dogs must be kept on a leash
Features: The area was redeveloped as part of an overall landscape upgrade in 2008. Features include the old quarry building, now a Visitor Centre with displays on the old quarry and the south coast history, and the unique flora and fauna native to this part of the south coast.
There are good views out to Cook Strait and the south coast from the area around Te Kopahou Visitor Centre with seating and gathering areas. The area also features a bronze sculpture of a shark (Frenzy) by Colin Webster-Watson.
History: Gravel was first taken from here from 1905, and quarrying began a few years later.
After growing public concern over the quarry's environmental impacts, the Council took over the site in 2000 after purchasing the land from the owners. The old quarry slopes have since been re-contoured to make them look more natural, and have been planted with some of the area's rare and unique species. The last phase of the restoration work was the landscape development of the working quarry site.
The area received a major landscape makeover including new roads, separate pedestrian pathways, seating and gathering areas and further planting of native species. The old quarry building was redeveloped to become the Te Kopahou Visitor Centre with remnant columns marking the history and the building's original footprint.
Te Kopahou entranceway has won a variety of awards since its finish in 2008 including the NZ Landscape Institute's George Malcolm Supreme Award in early 2015.
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The Queensland Government will slash more than 2,000 jobs from transport and Q-Build.
The latest cuts announced in State Parliament today are expected to take the reduction in public servants numbers since the March election to around 6,700.
Transport Minister Scott Emerson says Translink - the south east Queensland public transport body - will be absorbed into the department.
Mr Emerson has told Parliament the job cuts include 600 positions at Road-Tek, a commercial subsidiary that tenders for road construction and maintenance work.
"There will be targeted staff reductions in corporate, support and Road-Tek roles within the department and Translink of 18 per cent or 1970 full time equivalents," he said.
Mr Emerson says that equate to almost 2,000 positions and will save $287 million over the next four years.
He says the overhaul of Road-Tek is underway.
"This structure will deliver improved outcomes for Queenslanders whether you're a business tendering for work, [or] travelling across the state," Mr Emerson said.
The Government has also announced job cuts at Q-Build.
Premier Campbell Newman says the number of contract and temporary positions at Q-Build will be cut by more than 300 - to 78.
"There will be cuts there, and I'm sorry about that," Mr Newman said.
"But I say to any hard-working public servant that has lost their job go and look up who the local Labor member was at the time - complain to them.
"These cuts, these savings are vitally important to get the state back on track."
'Living in fear'
Opposition leader Annastacia Palaszczuk says public servants are living in fear after the latest round of job cuts - and uncertainty about more to come.
"The Premier said very clearly that the public service had nothing to fear but I know that the public service has everything to fear," she said.
Alex Scott from the Together Union says the government is making cuts to the public service because it wants to - not because it has to.
"They are choosing to make them to pay for election promises and to provide a cover for the privatisation of government services," Mr Scott said.
"These cuts are not necessary - these are discretionary cuts purely on the basis of trying to find money to pay for election promises.
"These will do nothing in relation to the debt or deficit facing the Queensland Government," he said.
The Opposition says it has heard up to 600 permanent positions could also be slashed from Q-Build.
Late last week the Government said that public servant numbers had fallen by more than 4,400 full-time equivalent positions since the state election.


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Ever felt the urge to break into the backstage of a fashion show and see what on earth goes on behind that runway? Well, worry no more-I've done it for you. And I didn't get caught.
Behind the scenes; behind the spotlight
As some of you already know, for the past few months, I've been working for Korea Style Week, which is the more accessible, B2B(buyer-to-buyer) version of Seoul Fashion Week. This season's Style Week took place in COEX(in Gangnam, Seoul) a few days ago, and I was invited(obviously, I worked for them). I've been to Korea Style Week a few times before, once two years ago having to sneak out during class to see the Korean designer Ko Tae yong (see post by young Konni about it here). I've evolved a lot since then, since I no longer have to sneak around to go to fashion events lest people should mock (everyone close to me now is very supportive of my fashion career). BUT on Sunday, I had the chance to feel that tingling feeling of secretly tiptoeing around to get a more intimate glimpse into fashion. I sneaked backstage during the Korea Style Week runway show!
I figured if I got caught I could pull out the 'I worked for the Korea Style Week blog!' card, although I think even so I wasn't supposed to actually go backstage during the fashion shows.
(this was the entrance.)
Okay, deep breath, I tell myself. This is going to be a fun adventure! I'll just keep exploring until I get kicked out. After all, no one in the fashion world succeeds by following the rules, if there even are any, right? The moment I entered, I just saw a bunch of makeup artists lounging around with their phones, looking pretty bored. I walked past them, nodding and smiling as if to say 'yeah, I'm just one of you guys, keep working, don't mind me!' (They stared for a while, probably because judging from my shortness and chubbiness they made out that I wasn't one of the models, but I didn't look chic enough to be one of the designers, so who was I? But they turned back to their phones.)
(backstage. succeeded in entering without looking too weird.)
The first thing I noticed backstage was the models. Oh what beautiful, unrealistic creatures models are.
No matter how lovely, unique, or bursting with personality a model is, there's one collective aura that they all share in common, and that's the aura of intimidation. Even though it's not the first time I've talked to a real live one(yes, the nuance IS that they're a different species) I can't help but give away my nervousness in the subtle tremor of my voice or my awkward smile as I ask for them to pose for a photo. Physical traits do certainly influence human interaction, I think, as I bend my knees, tilting my head to eye those long limbs through an old Canon Rebel.
(models running around in heels, backstage. pretty artistic shot, no?)
(It was scary to even ask them to pose; they were all at least 20cms taller than me in those heels)
(a model making sure she's ready to get on stage. I wonder how it would feel to look in the mirror when you're a model. I wonder if they look at themselves and take their bodies apart, criticizing themselves for their physical flaws like most of us do.)
Overall it was pretty hectic; after all, the main objective here is to GET THE MODELS ON STAGE, ON TIME, LOOKING FLAWLESS. No one really payed much attention to me because they were all busy doing their own thing, playing their part to keep the show running. It's not as glamorous a process as I thought it would be.
(the runway seems a lot more accessible and familiar from this perspective. Just a few stairs and you're on the magical fashion pedestal.)
When the models are all lined up and the show starts to heat up, it gets quieter backstage because everyone's so focused on monitoring the show. The director was constantly running to and fro, waving a bunch of papers with the show schedule and details around. She had a pretty intense look on her face, and she was busy talking to each person about precisely what they were supposed to do at exactly what time.
But of course, none of this frenzy is reflected on the actual runway. All we usually get to see is the models calmly doing the catwalk, looking like they've got their stuff together.
(The outfits were colorful and totally weird, but I like weird.)
(and then there are the people that have to sit and take care of all the digital stuff, lighting, sound, photography etc.)
After getting a few shots of the models and the people that do all the digital, techno-work (bless those people! no one ever seems to notice them but they work so hard to put important parts of the fashion show together), I wandered around to observe everything else.
A box filled with '밥버거'(rice burgers; a pretty popular snack/meal here in Korea. They're literally burgers with rice instead of bread.) at the entrance raised my eyebrows; I thought models didn't eat fatty foods, especially during show season. But then a scene from The September Issue where a pin-thin model cheekily looks at the camera during a shoot and eats pie(pie! The ultimate carb-filled, gluten-loaded, evil food! I'm being sarcastic.) comes to mind, reminding me that we're all human and should all be let off the hook to eat whatever we want sometimes. (And I enjoyed that thought as I munched on my Burger King burger after the show. I have an unhealthy relationship with their long chicken burger.)
I was trying to get a shot of the rice burgers to show you guys when I was interrupted by something much more intriguing-A BACKSTAGE MODEL FIGHT! Well, okay, it wasn't a fight, it was just a conflict. But I was still excited. I witnessed a model surrounded by girls, shouting to another model across the corridor about something related to the sequence that they were supposed to do on the runway. The atmosphere turned from hectic and lively to serious-mode, and I heard some of the staff trying to figure out what to do with the runway sequence. "We can't have the lights turn off without the model on stage!", I remember the stage director saying. I'd imagined model fights to be much more physical or loud, but from my experience(of sitting around on the big black electric sound boxes(amplifiers?) for an hour or so-yeah, I know, such a foundation to judge) conflicts backstage were more…civilized.
Amid the messy stacks of clothes and hangers and personal belongings of staff members, there was another large group of humans, other than models, that intimidated me. The designers. These were the people that I was actually dying to talk to, rather than the models. I love talking to people about their creative process and inspiration for their craft; believe me, talking to someone about their art really reveals a lot about a person's life values and perspectives. However, as busy as they were, they looked so immersed in the show, making sure their creations were properly represented to the public eye, that I just couldn't get myself to pop their 'bubble' of concentration. What I did get to to, though, was ask a designer for a photo and exchange blog addresses! Hopefully I'll get to properly have a separate conversation with her soon.
(designers dress fabulously, obviously.)
As thrilling and exciting being backstage a fashion show is, sneaking around gets exhausting after a while. I went out to enjoy the many exhibitions by brands.
A brand called LUVX seemed to be the main show here. They had a giant, weird booth in the middle of the whole exhibition hall and are actually pretty well-known among younger Koreans, considering the fact that I've seen their designs before, and I'm usually the last person to know about new hot Korean brands that idols are seen wearing.
Walking around on my favorite dirty old pair of Skechers, I saw some designs (and people) that I really liked.
(She caught my eye because she was tan, unlike most Korean fashion-conscious people these days (everyone here dotes on the classic pale Asian face), and because she had mint-blue highlights on the hair beneath her ears.
"So you're here all day?"
"Yeah, you can take shifts but I don't have a partner here so I've taken care of this booth each day, all day."
"Isn't it hard?"
"It's doable. But don't take pictures too close up; I haven't got any makeup on.")
(I have no idea what 'IRONY PORN' means and, honestly, I really don't want to find out)
(model off duty!)
Overall, last Sunday was a glorious day filled with fun, thrill, and awe…which left me with sore feet and utter exhaustion (I'm usually a total insomniac but I fell straight asleep after coming home from Korea Style week), but that's okay because it was a meaningful experience, both in terms of my fashion career and my life as a whole.
And speaking of my fashion career, I've started working on my eBay partnership this week!
Wouldn't be possible without you readers. I love you!


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The T-Man has gone too far too often
RADIO SHOCK JOCKS don't get better with age, just older and more crass.
Case in point: Rob Tepper, one of Seattle's most recognizable radio personalities -- the T-Man of KUBE 93.
Smarmy, garrulous and sometimes funny, this less polished version of loudmouth Howard Stern consistently reaches the bulk of area listeners between 18 and 34. On his FM morning show, Tepper and an in-studio circus skewer politicians and celebrities, and jabber about dating and sex.
But when he crosses the line -- and he's done so more than once -- the antics go beyond juvenile. They make you wonder what his bosses at Clear Channel are waiting for to pull the plug.
Oct. 24 was one of those times. During the broadcast, Tepper ripped women in general, listeners said, and referred to Native American women in particular as "(expletive) hos" -- slang for whores.
His cruel insensitivity struck a nerve.
"Our tribal membership was shocked and horrified," Mel Sheldon, chairman of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, wrote in a letter to KUBE. "In addition to being embarrassing and deeply insulting ... this type of commentary has been shown to contribute to violence against Native American women."
Sheldon added: "As a major advertiser spending over $2 million a year with Clear Channel we will evaluate our advertising strategy."
The state Human Rights Commission then fired off a letter of its own, saying it was "appalled." The commission's letter added that Tepper's show also recently aired a comment "about the economy being so bad that 'Mexicans are swimming back across the river.' "
I got tipped off to the big dust-up, which hasn't made headlines, last week.
Can't say I'm surprised: It was just a matter of time.
In August 2001, a 26-year-old woman was threatening to jump from the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge during morning rush hour. The drama backed up Seattle traffic. On his show, Tepper poked fun at her plight, peppering the live broadcast with splashdown sound effects. His on-air buddy joked about having "a crazy Asian" ex-girlfriend -- a potshot at the woman on the bridge, who happened to be Asian.
Such crudeness no doubt egged on stuck motorists, who, in a display of mass incivility, yelled at the suicidal woman: "Jump, bitch, jump!" She did -- but survived the 160-foot plunge into Lake Union.
"We do what we do," said Tepper, when I interviewed him after the bridge episode.
Age 31 at the time, he claimed he was doing "a public service" by focusing on the suicide attempt but was apologetic about the sound effects.
"It was a 'kerplunk,' " he said. "I'm not claiming this is the most sensitive show in the world. Absolutely not."
He should have been canned -- but station insiders figured he would learn and mature.
When I wondered what Tepper had to say now, his boss, Michele Grosenick, said she'd be doing the talking. She called Tepper's latest ignorance "a verbal slip."
Grosenick, a market manager for Clear Channel Radio, declined to share a transcript or recording of the program. She did say: "Rob was quick to help resolve the situation once he realized it was an issue, as was I."
I can only guess what other KUBE advertisers or women's rights groups, or schools the station works with might think. A "verbal slip," when it repeats, suggests an unseen well of ignorance, or a willful corporate push for ratings at any cost -- even using entertainment to perpetuate negative stereotypes.
This is why I'm not sure the punishment for Tepper goes far enough: He got a one-day suspension and will undergo sensitivity training. How about two weeks or more with no pay?
But the last thing I want is a call for his head. Firing the T-Man would only be a knee-jerk, short-term solution. He'd just take his popular, profitable shtick elsewhere. Meanwhile, the important message -- about combating misogyny and prejudice -- would get lost in the clamor.
After initially bungling its mea culpa, KUBE stepped up, offering a genuine on-air apology. Then, it followed up with more "decisive, corrective action" that satisfied the tribe, a spokesman for the Tulalips said Monday. The executive director of the state's Human Rights Commission was pleased as well.
KUBE has offered to run 100 public service announcements in support of ending violence against Native American women -- and women in general -- and promises to air a one-hour community affairs program celebrating Native American cultural heritage.
The shock jock, publicly shamed and contrite, can now use his pulpit to be part of the solution, through the public service announcements and his show.
Four minutes of on-air ignorance will yield more than two hours of on-air enlightenment about Native Americans. That's a good turn.
But if the T-Man slips again -- there's the door.


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Sherwood Park Furnace Cleaning For Home Maintenance
Sherwood Park Furnace Cleaning – Are you searching for a qualified Sherwood Park Furnace Cleaning company, do you even know what to look for? Most homeowners feel very uninformed on what to ask for from a service provider.
Residential furnace cleaning can take anywhere between 1 and 4 hours depending on the house, this service is not to be confused with duct cleaning. you should always be cautious against companies that advertise that they will clean your furnace and all ductwork in a very short amount of time and for a very low fee. This service is largely unregulated in Alberta meaning anybody with a business license can really start with no other formal training required.
Beware of companies known as blow and go companies in the industry, these are people who use bait and switch style pricing to get in the door, but once in the door, the price will go way up. typically they will get you to call them based on a very low upfront fee, the charges start to add up though when they include extra vents, access panels, waste material, fuel surcharges and other ridiculous fees. These companies typically do not have the proper training required to do a good cleaning job, they will usually spend less than one hour in your home and you could be charged as much as $600.
What to expect from a Furnace Cleaning
Albertans typically think of furnace and duct cleaning when they booked a Furnace Cleaning call, this is a much larger job than simply Furnace Cleaning. When your furnace system is cleaned it includes the furnace blower, the furnace cabinet, the heat exchanger, the burner assembly and most importantly in newer furnaces the condenser coil. If you have air conditioning in your home then that coil requires cleaning also. When you have a duct cleaning service performed this means that you will also clean all the furnaces related ductwork both the supply and return vents, the main trunk lines, and the furnace plenum.
What type of equipment is used?
A reputable furnace company is going to use a system that involves high-pressure air typically over 200 PSI and a very high volume of vacuum, usually, this is done through a truck mount unit. There are some portable systems that are powerful enough to provide a good residential cleaning job, they will typically take a little bit longer and have to work a little bit slower to allow the vacuum time to keep up with the high-pressure air cleaning. Systems that do not use a strong enough vacuum are prone to allowing large amounts of dust to flow into the consumer's home. Every vent in the home should be cleaned during a duct cleaning job, a qualified technician will use a number of different tools including brushes, skip lines, air whips, rags and more.
Sherwood Park is within Strathcona County.
As I mentioned earlier there is no direct regulation in Alberta for Furnace Cleaning, one good thing to look for is if the company is NADCA certified, this means that their technicians have been trained thoroughly to perform both furnace and duct cleaning.
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Swiss Chard with Shiitake Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces shiitakes, stems removed, quartered
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided
- 2 bunches rainbow chard greens roughly chopped
- Stems removed and used in hummus recipe
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shiitakes and cook, undisturbed, until brown, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add half the chopped garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer mushrooms to a plate and wipe out skillet.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add chard stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook until stems begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chard greens and 2 Tbsp. water. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook until greens are mostly wilted, about 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, tossing, until greens are wilted and tender, about 2 minutes more. Stir in mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.


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If you are experiencing itchy, flaky, embarrassing and painful rash like symptoms you might be in the 1 to 3 percent of the world's population with this disease. Psoriasis occurs with equal frequency in both sexes, but is seldom found in children under the age of five. Most frequently appearing in early childhood and adolescence, it reaches peak incidence during young adulthood. The cause of psoriasis is unknown, but it has been linked to genetics. Dermatologists theorize that a biochemical malfunction triggers the excessive skin cell production.
What is Psoriasis?
Acute lesions tend to be small and tear-shaped. In normal skin, the cells grow every 28 days, and in psoriatic skin every four days; thus growing faster and piling up. Itching and burning may be present. It is a chronic condition that, at times, can be difficult to treat.*
People often experience their first attack or subsequent flare up if their skin is injured, such as being cut, scratched, rubbed, or severely sunburned. A flare-up will usually occur 10 to 14 days after the skin has been irritated. Psoriasis can also be triggered by some infections such as strep throat, AIDS, and by certain drugs including lithium, propranolol, other beta blockers, systemic corticosteroids, antimalarial drugs, systemic interferon and class one topical corticosteroids.
People who live in cold weather climates usually have flare-ups in the winter when their skin dries out due to reduced humidity. Furthermore, they are unable to benefit from the moderate exposure to sunlight, which usually helps control psoriasis.
Learn more (below) in our interview with WMBD's Living Well with Yvonne Greer >>
Signs and symptoms:
- Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales
- Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children)
- Dry, cracked skin that may bleed
- Itching, burning and soreness
- Thickened, pitted or ridged nails
- Swollen and stiff joints
What are the treatment options?
Using high quality and deeply moisturizing products is crucial when treating this uncomfortable skin condition. Skin Dimensions, SB Bath Oil and Moisturizing Cream, locks water into your skin and prevents it from evaporating. By controlling the moisture content of the affected areas, you are likely to prevent further outbreaks and heal current flare-ups more quickly.* In addition to these Skin Dimensions products, topical steroids (cortisone) in creams, ointments, and lotions can help to reduce psoriasis and eliminate the redness and itching.*
Psoriasis Day Care Center
The Soderstrom Skin Institute Psoriasis Day Care Center is a specialized unit devoted to the care and treatment of those suffering from psoriasis, with special care and attention to the most severe cases. Upon initial examination, the physician will prescribe the treatment most effective for the patient. On return visits, a nurse specialist, who is highly trained in the field of psoriasis and dermatology, will follow the patient's progress as the course of treatment continues. The physician will check on progress periodically, to determine if changes in treatment are necessary. Patients receive an individual treatment plan according to their needs. We feel it is very important for the patient to understand the disease, medications, and treatment options.
In addition to providing the most current treatments available for psoriasis, the Day Care Center also provides an educational meeting and dinner each year, free to the public. Since psoriasis can have a significant effect on self-esteem, self-image, and even a person's identity, these support group meetings are very popular. Because of the popularity and need for a support group, Soderstrom Skin Institute hosts monthly meetings, the third Monday of each month, to provide continued education and encouragement for people suffering from this chronic disease. For more information call Nicole at 309.674.7546.
PUVA Bath
PUVA (phototherapy light treatment) has helped thousands of patients. However, some people suffer nausea from the psoralen pill that needs to be taken before PUVA treatments; others simply do not like taking oral medication. Some dislike having to protect their eyes and skin until the medication is out of their system. These problems can be avoided by adding psoralen to bath water. Soaking in the water for 30 minutes before exposure to UVA light is now an alternative to ingesting the psoralen pill. Unfortunately, this form of therapy is not available everywhere. Few dermatology practices are set up to provide baths for these severe cases of psoriasis. It is an option available only at psoriasis day care centers or treatment centers. At Soderstrom Skin Institute, there are two full-sized bathtubs available, in comfortable, private rooms.
The advantages to this therapy include: immediate light treatment after the bath as opposed to waiting several hours for the oral medication to take effect, not having to wear sunglasses for 24 hours following ingestion of the medication, and not suffering the nausea or headaches that some patients develop*. Also, exposure time to the light is shorter since the medication is directly on the skin, therefore decreasing the accumulation of a lifetime UVA rays and chances of skin cancer later in life.
All PUVA therapy is administered under direct supervision of a caring staff and dermatology nurse specialist experienced in phototherapy. PUVA hand and foot treatments are also available.
Narrow Band UVB
Soderstrom Skin Institute is currently the only facility in central Illinois that has a Narrow Band UVB Light Machine. This treatment is effective in clearing many skin conditions such as psoriasis, itching, and atopic dermatitis without the use of oral medications.* Usually, after just two or three treatments, psoriatic plaques are less scaly and begin to flatten.* The Narrow Band UVB Hand and Foot Machine are also available at our facility for stubborn psoriasis and dermatitis on the hands and feet.
Often, a combination of these treatments is required for the best results. Over a patient's lifetime, psoriasis responds differently to different treatments. Unfortunately psoriasis can flare up again after any treatment and repeated therapy sessions may be necessary.
X-TRAC Laser Therapy
The X-Trac Laser for psoriasis and vitiligo is available at Soderstrom Skin Institute; this is the first FDA approved laser treatment for psoriasis and vitiligo. The laser delivers UVB energy specifically to the lesion site via fiber optics. It is a cool laser so there is no pain or anesthesia needed. The X-Trac laser can deliver high exposure doses of light necessary for rapid clearing without the risk of damage to healthy skin.* Patients with mild to moderate psoriasis can often obtain relief in just four to ten brief treatment sessions.* Some insurance companies are covering this treatment for psoriasis as well as for vitiligo.
Biological Treatment Options:
There are medications available, given by shot or IV injections, which reduce the effects of the lymphocytic T-cells on different aspects of psoriasis plaque development. These agents are called biologicals, and have been approved by the FDA for inclusion in the treatment programs for psoriasis.
Special prescription and nonprescription solutions, shampoos, and tar treatments may be prescribed when psoriasis affects the scalp. If severe, scalp hydrotherapy can help cleanse and gently rid the scalp of unwanted scales and plaque.*
Oral medications may also be used for stubborn or severe cases. Patients are followed closely for any side effects with these treatments.
This is an oral medication that has a short half-life, meaning it is more rapidly excreted from the body and is not stored in the body fat. This enables it to be used as an alternative therapy for women of childbearing age. During therapy, alcohol should not be ingested and a pregnancy prevention program is advised for women. Patients are followed closely while taking Soriatane.
Goeckerman Therapy
This very unique treatment requiring no oral medication was introduced in 1925 at the Mayo Clinic, by Dr. Goeckerman. This safe and effective therapy involves a regimen of combining coal tar and UVB light. Coal tar is applied to the psoriatic patches of the skin and left on for two hours.* A UVB light treatment is then given, followed by a lubricating bath and application of creams. Administering this therapy in the Psoriasis Day Care Center, rather than at a hospital, saves patients thousands of dollars. Goeckerman Therapy is considered safe for both children and adults.
To schedule an appointment with a board certified dermatologist at Soderstrom Skin Institute, call 833-439-8612.
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Dubuque Duo Charged With Maquoketa Bank Robbery
Dante Rhodes, age 41, and Gregory Stapleton, age 31, both from Dubuque, Iowa, have been charged with two counts related to a March 2017 bank robbery. The charges are contained in an Indictment filed on June 21, 2017, in United States District Court in Cedar Rapids. Rhodes and Stapleton were initially charged in a Criminal Complaint filed in federal court on May 22, 2017.
The Indictment alleges that, on or about March 8, 2017, Rhodes and Stapleton robbed the Fidelity Bank and Trust in Maquoketa, Iowa, taking over $6,500.00 during the robbery. The Indictment also alleges that Rhodes and Stapleton conspired to rob the bank and that Stapleton went to the bank the day prior to the robbery to "case" the bank.
If convicted of both charges, Rhodes and Stapleton each face a possible maximum sentence of 25 years' imprisonment, a $500,000 fine, $200 in special assessments, and 6 years of supervised release following any imprisonment. They may also be ordered to pay restitution.
Both Rhodes and Stapleton will appear for an arraignment on June 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. They are currently being held in custody without bond.
As with any criminal case, a charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Justin Lightfoot and was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Maquoketa Police Department, and the Dubuque Police Department.
Court file information at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.
The case file number is 17-CR-1022-LTS.
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Plan El Paso Provides Inspiration and Guidance on a Downtown Trolley, Redesign of San Jacinto, and a Proposed Quality of Life Initiative
The City of El Paso adopted Plan El Paso, a new city-wide comprehensive plan, in March of 2012 after two years of public involvement. Signature projects envisioned and refined as part of that process near realization.
The El Paso City Council approved a five mile route for the construction of a trolley system from Downtown to UTEP along Oregon and Stanton Streets. Plan El Paso, and its predecessor project Connecting El Paso, helped make the case for the public investment that will spur private investment in the core of the City. Trolleys are iconic and serve as reminders of a time when El Paso had more streetcar rail in place than any other city in the country and the Downtown was one of the most vital in the Southwest. Trolleys will again be part of El Paso's identity while creating focus areas for new investment at each of its stops. Plan El Paso directs public and private energies back onto the Downtown as a first priority and transit investments like the trolley are designed to rebuild a downtown for living, working and recreating.
San Jacinto Plaza as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan utilizes the historic precedent of Spanish placitas by use of formal symmetries and multiple pathways to facilitate pedestrian movement under a restored canopy of trees. Pedestrians will be able to walk from any business or restaurant on the plaza to any other along a straight, shaded path. Outdoor recreation areas, cultural events, and outdoor dining are designed in the parteers between the pathways to make the placita a destination again. The City El Paso City Council has approved a $500,000 contract for the refinement of the vision and construction documents for the plaza.
Bond ballot questions in November will ask voters to consider approving up to $460 million for parks, recreation and sports facilities, and cultural and entertainment facilities. Plan El Paso details these investments, from what's needed to serve the population to the character of facility design. These investments can build the fabric of the City in an attractive, walkable way. The streets of the city and the spaces in between buildings can be shaped to create outdoor rooms for activity. The urban design recommendations in Plan El Paso will help the City achieve its a goal of making El Paso the least-car-dependent city in the Southwest with each new investment.


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The Tongue-tied Prophet (3:22-4:17)
Ezekiel was commanded to prophesy to the people of Israel. But he was warned that he would be paralysed and speechless. How could he fulfil his commission?
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Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to start on the bench for Bayern Munich's opening league game of the season at Bundesliga new boys Guerther Fuerth on Saturday.
The Germany star picked up a foot injury in a pre-season game on 4 August, but came off the bench for the last 15 minutes of Bayern's 4-0 win over minnows Jahn Regensburg in the first round of the German Cup on Monday.
Despite having played for Germany during June's European Championship, Schweinsteiger has laboured with ankle problems since he was injured in February.
Bayern's director of sport, Matthias Sammer, has said he will give the 28-year-old plenty of time to recover, meaning that Schweinsteiger looks set to start on the bench on Saturday.
"Bastian is on a great path. He has trained very well, but he needs to work hard," said Sammer. "We are not under pressure and I don't think that we should put pressure on him. We must give Bastian time.
"I believe that Bastian has confidence in his foot and body, but after a long break, the body needs the opportunity to make up for lost fitness."
Schweinsteiger said he was feeling good, but needs to train hard.
"It's getting better every day and the foot also feels better," he said.
"You've got to train in peace -- and that's what's happening now."
(For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports)
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Bam! Fright Night Looks to Be a Lot of FunI was going to write a little something about this days ago when I first saw the new trailer, but instead I...um...didn't. I hope Fright Night is really good, if only for the fact that it could make David Tennant a household name here in America for more than just Doctor Who fans. It seems like he has a great part. I've never seen the original, but the great commercials for this new version and the praise I've read for Roddy McDowall's Peter Vincent - such as in this quite excellent review - really make me want to.
I'm happy I didn't get a chance to finish this before, because I got to see a new clip yesterday! Should have seen it on Saturday, but I was busy finding shoes to match my bridesmaid dress. I went to four stores, and three were missing half their stock, and what was left was total crap! But that's a bit off topic. Please watch and enjoy. I'm going just for this, by myself if I have to.


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text: News & Events Technology pioneer SiteMinder announces 100 jobs with opening of Galway office to support global growth2nd August 2016One of the top 20 technology pioneers to come out of Australia is set to announce the opening of its new office in downtown Galway to provide around 100 jobs initially with the potential to grow in future. SiteMinder, the hotel industry's leading cloud platform, will formally announce the opening today in Galway alongside the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Mary Mitchell O'Connor. The project comes one month ahead of SiteMinder's 10-year milestone, to support the company's 20,000-strong-and-fast-growing global hotel customer base, and is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA Ireland.Minister Mitchell O'Connor, T.D. says, "I'm delighted to welcome such a dynamic company as SiteMinder to Galway. Such high-growth companies are an exact fit for our talented and ambitious graduates who wish to embark on an exciting career path. Galway is fast becoming a tech hub and SiteMinder is an exciting addition with the creation of at least 100 jobs, which will benefit the entire region and have a positive knock-on effect. As Minister my priority is to ensure an environment for jobs growth is developed right across the country and in particular the regions of Ireland. I wish the SiteMinder team the very best and I am sure that we will be hearing a lot more from this exciting company in the near future."Galway will complement SiteMinder's existing EMEA headquarters in London to service hotels both within the region and around the world, and to form the company's fifth office alongside Bangkok, Dallas and Sydney. Europe constitutes the greatest proportion of SiteMinder's total customer base and, with the continent expected to become the first to see offline overtaken by online as the primary booking method for travel products by the end of 20171, the company anticipates vigorous growth will continue to come from the region over the coming years.SiteMinder's customer base in Ireland includes Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel and K Club, as well as Galway's own The Connacht Hotel – host of today's opening event – and The g Hotel and Spa.Dai Williams, managing director – EMEA at SiteMinder, based in London, says, "We are delighted to join the thriving technology hub of Galway, which we have identified to be greatly aligned with our company's culture and mission of providing terrific career opportunities for local talent who are passionate about technology and can benefit from an attractive lifestyle and work-life balance. It will also allow us to further fuel the success of our multilingual sales and customer support teams servicing hotels located in Europe and all corners of the globe."The tourism sector supports approximately 224,000 jobs in Ireland to constitute 11 percent of the country's total employment.2 IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan says, "I am delighted to see SiteMinder open an office in Galway, creating at least 100 jobs. This company, a leading cloud platform for hotels including a number of Irish hotels, adds to the growing number of technology companies that have located in Galway, further enhancing the region as a great location for this sector. A key focus for IDA is bringing investment to regional locations and this announcement is testament to the success of that strategy."SiteMinder is now actively recruiting graduate sales representatives to join their accelerated development program as well as experienced customer training and support analysts. Interested applicants are invited to learn more and apply at siteminder.com/careers. 1Online will be most popular travel booking channel in Europe by 2017, Tnooz, 12 May 20162Special Market Reports: Issue 64 – Ireland, Horwath HTL, May 2016 Media contact:Ellen Lynch, IDA+353 87 email@example.com SiteMinderAs the leading cloud platform for hotels, SiteMinder allows hotels to attract, reach and convert guests across the globe. We serve hotels of all sizes with award-winning solutions for independents and groups alike, wherever they are in the world. SiteMinder's products include The Channel Manager, the industry's leading online distribution platform; TheBookingButton, a wholly-branded booking engine for direct bookings via the web, mobile or social; Canvas, the intelligent website creator for independent hoteliers; Prophet, the real-time market intelligence solution that takes the guesswork out of pricing rooms; and GDS by SiteMinder, a single-point of entry to a six-figure network of travel agents and the world's major GDSs. With more than 20,000 hotel customers and 400 of the industry's top connectivity providers as our partners, today we have presence in more than 160 countries on six continents. For more information, visit www.siteminder.com. Back to Department News Back to Top Share This


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Volume 14, Issue 2 (1996) Yale Law & Policy Review - Symposium Issue
Introduction: Some Reflections on the Federalism Debate
Peter H. Schuck
Externalities and the Matching Principle: The Case for Reallocating Environmental Regulatory Authority
Henry N. Butler and Jonathan R. Macey
The Race to Laxity and the Race to Undesirability: Explaining Failures in Competition Among Jurisdictions in Environmental Law
Peter P. Swire
Devolution's Price
Paul E. Peterson
Welfare Reform and the Cooperative Federalism of America's Public Income Transfer Programs
Stephen D. Sugarman
Turning Federalism Inside Out: Intrastate Aspects of Interstate Regulatory Competition
Daniel B. Rodriguez
The Race to the Bottom in a Federal System: Lessons from the World of Trade Policy
Alvin K. Klevorick
Differing Paradigms, Similar Flaws: Constructing a New Approach to Federalism in Congress and the Court
Mark C. Gordon
Redesigning the Architecture of Federalism- An American Tradition: Modern Devolution Policies in Perspective
Harry N. Scheiber
Block Grants, Entitlements, and Federalism: A Conceptual Map of Contested Terrain
Jerry L. Mashaw and Dylan S. Calsyn
Federalism and the New Rights
R. Shep Melnick
Commentary: Block Grants and the Meaning of Entitlements
Colleen M. Grogan
Assessing the Adequacy of State Products Liability Lawmaking
Gary T. Schwartz
Testing Two Assumptions About Federalism and Tort Reform
Thomas A. Eaton and Susette M. Talarico
A Perspective on Federalism and Medical Malpractice
James F. Blumstein
Tort Law and Federalism: Whatever Happened to Devolution?
Robert M. Ackerman
Afterword: Federalism's Options
Judith Resnik