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is about two down-on-their fame vaudevillians whose attempt to get their act together long enough for a one-shot opportunity to be in the limelight is doomed by their oil-and-water personalities. The two grumpy old has-beens seem fated to have their next reunion at the Actors' Retirement Home in New Jersey.
br> Not so Jack Klugman and Tony Randall who play Willie Clark and Al Lewis in the just-opened revival of the comedy at the Lyceum. Klugman who's seventy-five and Tony Randall who's seventy-seven, may be and look as old as their characters, but both remain vibrant contenders whose sun is a long way from setting. Their talents as first-rate actors with the flair and timing to make people laugh their heads off are undiminished. Randall's mellifluous, clear-as-a-bell voice and impeccably timed line delivery can put many a much younger actor to shame. While Klugman's voice reflects his bout with throat cancer, the extent to which he has retooled that voice is remarkable. Both actors are masters of facial expressions and body language. Their performance is perfectly synchoronized, whether they bounce one liners back and forth, watch each other warily and even with their backs to each other..
br> With the National Actors Theater's (of which Tony Randall is the artistic director), not exactly a company with an unbroken history of hits, it's fair to ask if this twenty-five-year-old show holds up as well as its two stars. The answer is yes.
br> The basic premise is simple and it still works: The curtain (an evocative shade imprinted with the names of vaudeville's greatest acts) rises eleven years after the breakup of a legendary vaudeville act known as Lewis and Clark. That's's when Al Lewis (Tony Randall) decided forty-three years was enough. He'd had it with vaudeville (or it with him and Al?) and wanted to try his luck as a stockbroker. In doing so he deprived his partner Willie Clark (Jack Klugman) of the career he still covets. To say Willie was infuriated is a major understatement. He's refused all contact with his former partner. It's only through the persistence of his devoted nephew and hapless agent (Matthew Arkin) that he grudgingly agrees to see Al so they can rehearse one of their famous skits for a television special about the history of comedy. When you consider the very recent TV documentary on Vaudeville the device of the TV show to reunite these two old-timers seems right on the button. The second act reenactment of their famous "Doctor" skit plays like a live segment from that very show.
br> When all is said and done, The Sunshine Boys is vintage laugh-a-minute Neil Simon before his more autobiographical Eugene Jerome trilogy and the Pulitzer Prize winning Lost In Yonkers. As Proposals which we reviewed earlier (See Links below) is the work of an older, more reflective, the protagonists of The Sunshine Boys are older counterparts of Felix and Oscar from The Odd Couple. The jokes are all there, but so is the touch of sadness underneath the surface. What gives these characters their enduring appeal is that even as they tickle your funny bone they also tug at your heartstrings..
br> Adding to the fun of the production, director John Tillinger has given the two stars a fine production. James Noone's double set is terrific. The main scenes take place in a properly seedy midtown hotel suite shrunk to a single bed-sitter and overhung with bits of Ansonia-like exterior facade. In the second act, this deftly shifts to the bright and amusing rehearsal studio for Lewis and Clark's famous "Doctor" skit. (Noone, like Neil Simon is currently represented in two midtown theaters--see our upcoming review of Cyrano ) Noel Taylor's costumes, especially Tony Randall's outfits, are also great fun, as are the scraps of familiar music and skits from Lewis and Clark's era that sound designer Richard Fitzgerald has produced to introduce each act.


text: One of the hardest things in the world to me is patience. I want to accomplish my goals right now. I want to do my job right now. I see no reason to delay. I see no point in procrastination. Now is when I can do it, so now is when I will do it. I do not want to wait. I am driven to perform, driven to accomplish, driven to serve, driven to play, driven to win. But. God doesn't always see time the way we do. In fact, it is wonderful how often He aligns our timing with His not needing or being limited by time. So, when our timing and strong desire or need for now does not coincide with His plan for us, I should not feel so disappointed. I should not but I do. If I were this unemotional human robot, it would be easy to wait. I would just coldly reprogram my database for delay or snooze or whatever or even (gulp) cancel. But I have those emotion chips in me. And they are enormous. I have passions, drives, internal pushes. So how do you merge those two? How do you switch over to God's perfect plan for your timing from what you think is the best plan for your timing? How do you contentedly wait for something to happen rather than follow your heart? I guess that is the big question. I guess if I had that answer, it would be easier to accept it. I guess it is one of those things where only one person gets their way and the other needs to bend. So, which one should win? My way/timing or God's way/timing? If I choose God's way/timing, then I am obeying Him and trusting in His perfect love to do what is best for me long term. If I trust my own way/timing, I am deciding to place myself before God, AKA idolatry and my not be driven the right way. So, it seems I know the right thing to do, which is wait for God to open the appropriate windows and doors for me to walk through rather than claim to understand more than God does. I just wish I could be a robot once in a while. I am seriously going to ask God about this powerful emotion chip when I see Him.

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American Mission Hospital launches AMH Mobile App That Connects to MedCare in-house system and Lets Patient Manage Their Care on the Go
September 17, 2019
AMH Mobile is the official mobile app for American Mission Hospital and it is now available in Apple App Store and Google Play Store
American Mission Hospital (AMH) announces its new mobile app for patients, it is available in both Android and iOS platform. The app was developed partly by company and partly by AMH in-house team; it connects seamlessly with in-house developed MedCare System. AMH Mobile app is designed to make it quick and simple for patients to manage their care right from their Mobile phones. It includes booking of appointments, reviewing lab & radiology results and manages their prescriptions.
"Our success as an organization is defined by our ability to align around a common mission and vision, execute against this vision effectively and renew ourselves through creative thinking and great teamwork." said Dr. George Cheriyan, Corporate CEO, American Mission Hospital. AMH Mobile app is an important milestone in our efforts. After carefully evaluating all the possibilities, we decided to have four major functionalities in the first phase which includes Booking Appointment, Viewing Lab Results, Radiology Results and Prescriptions. All this functionalities are seamlessly connected with our in-house MedCare electronic medical record system.
With the new AMH Mobile app, patients can view the Lab and Radiology results immediately after the result is authorized. Patients can see the availability of the doctors in peripheral clinics and book appointment without calling the Call Center. In addition to this, reminders will be sent as notification for chronic medications before the dose ends, thus helps the patients to refill the medicines before it runs out.
Apart from the patient portal, it has other features like monitoring the BP and BMI, Promotions, News and so on.
The free AMH Mobile app can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.


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We believe you have evolved beyond paneer or cottage cheese.
In the post-colonial age, when masala replaced everything good and true, nice cheese from the 1950s like Polson's gave way to no cheese at all worth discussing. Paneer was the cottage cheese staple. It got cut into cubes and of course, got turned into paneer butter masala to remove any traces of the taste of cheese.
And then Amul cheese cubes and Britannia cheese slices made their way into everyone's hearts and for years we made cheese platters with Amul cubes, Britannia slices and globs of paneer into which we stuck toothpicks with splinters to be posh.
And now, there are cheese sommeliers (or maitres de fromages, or the dude behind the counter or whatever they call that individual who sells you cheese) at several places. So we went to Foodhall at the 1 MG Mall and spoke to Swati Aggarwal. She is their Food Strategist. (See?)
"There is quite a wide range of international cheese that is available in India," Swasti Aggarwal told Explocity. She rapped the names of all the cheese on sale in her store. "Camembert, Brie, Taleggio, Gouda, Cheddar, Double Gloucester, Gruyere, Gorgonzola, Blue cheese, Ricotta, Goat cheese and more."
She explained that Indian cheese too is growing in variety and popularity. "Kalari. Bandel. Chhena. Chhurpi."
Alsohomegrown cheese like fresh mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, scamorza and cheddar. Impero, Zanetti, Lemnos... Dairy Kraft, Goluka farms and Elephtheria are also artisanal cheese makers who are becoming more popular."
Aggarwal is something of a cheese aficionado. Clearly she knows a great deal about it and she explained the manufacturing of cheese to us at length. And you probably know that cheese is manufactured in a variety of ways other than how paneer, or Indian cottage cheese is made, in those (distinctly anatomical) pouches that hang suggestively in shops.
"Cheese making is a science," she explained, "the rennet used and the bacteria used and at what temperature decides the kind of cheese as well as how it is matured. Mozzarella is stretched in boiling water and feta is salted after cooking and then matured. Blue cheese has a special bacteria and yeast introduced to give it the pungent blue taste and flavour."
Cheese is often categorised based on several different parameters. These include the duration or time over which the cheese is aged, the different ways it is made, fat content etc. But perhaps the most common method that is used is categorising cheese based on the moisture content or the texture and firmness of it. The moisture content is what determines the hardness of the cheese.
According to Aggarwal, the difference between hard and soft cheese is called affinage or maturation. "Harder cheese is matured for longer than soft cheese or fresh cheese," she says. "Parmesan for example is ripened for 10 months plus and feta can be ready within weeks after initial making."
And then there's the wine and cheese pairing. And the recent advancements in cheese availability has vastly improved book launches in India, where in the interest of imitating all that's foreign, book launch wine-and-cheese events were based on Amul cubes and Golconda Ruby (tasted like Rooh Afza which they somehow managed to ferment).
Camembert with Champagne
Brie with Chardonnay
Taleggio with Pinot Blanc
Gouda with Merlot
Cheddar with Cabernet Sauvignon
Parmesan with Chianti
Double Gloucester with Zinfandel
Gruyere with Sauvignon Blanc
Gorgonzola with Port
Blue cheese with Riesling
Ricotta with Pinot Grigio
Mozzarella with Sauvignon Blanc
Goat cheese with Chenin Blanc
And those of us who are so intimidated by the cheese platter, or cheese cart, that we pretend not to like cheese, here is a video that dishes the how-to of this increasingly social peer pressure requirement.


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As you might expect in the Horse Capital of the World, they have horses! But in Lexington's Bluegrass Region, there are hundreds of exciting things to do, see and experience. Lexington is Kentucky's centerpiece, offering all the best Kentucky has to offer. Celebrate the living history of Kentucky Bourbon at nearby distilleries such as: The Woodford Reserve Distillery, Buffalo Trace, Four Rose, Wild Turkey, James E. Pepper and Town Branch.
Kentucky Horse Park, or KHP as it's known in equine circles, is basically an equestrian event venue that celebrates and explores our relationship with horses – it's a fantastically engaging hub for all things horse. Besides these events, the park sports a hall of champions, a daily parade of different breeds, horse and cart tours and four different museums. The International Museum of the Horse is a Smithsonian Affiliate examining the role of horses through history, while the Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries caters to children with interactive experiences, and the Wheeler Museum focuses on showjumping and is chock-full of fascinating memorabilia.


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Natural gas rates will usually be listed as cost per THERM, CCF or MCF, the units used to measure natural gas usage. Knowing your current natural gas rate helps you understand if you will save or not. A couple of cents may not seem like much, but when you consider how many units you use every month, those pennies add up on your natural gas bill. Over the course of a year it can amount to hundreds of dollars in savings.
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The Essence Of Having Business Cards In Your Business
Business cards are thought of as a very essential tool in business because they incline to aid increase in sales. Since business cards have a habit of playing a big role in every company. Through this you can read more here about the essence of business cards in your firm.
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The Christian religion's word of God as outlined by Jesus is to forgive sins, not to have retribution, revenge or punishment, so the Pope's correct action would be to forgive all child abusers and not to punish nuns, priests and cardinals who abused children by removing them from office. Calls for him to act (ie discpline or punish abusers) is putting him in a tight spot.
I don't agree with that philosophy, but it just shows how illogical religions are.
The Muslim religion seems to be the opposite, recommending very harsh punishments even for trivial sins.
I don't know what Buddhism or Hindus recommend for treatment of sinners but I expect they are fairly easy-going.
Religions should never have been invented!
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Rather unfair to the Pope. Surely the Jesus's injunction is to forgive those who trespass against you. The Pope is in no position to forgive, since he is not the one injured. He could pray to God to forgive the sinners, but that is a totally different thing.
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How To Battle Cracked Voice When Singing
Do you love signing? Have you ever experienced a cracking voice while singing? Singing can be fun and entertaining until you experience a cracked voice. Cracked voice is not the experience you will love to have. It's definitely an embarrassing moment anyone singing will want to get out of quickly.
Identifying the problem is actually the first step in providing solutions to the situation. There are several reasons why one might experience a cracked voice while singing. Cause apart; we will be discussing in detail how you can battle this situation and enjoy singing with your angelic and undisturbed voice.
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Why does my voice crack?
Providing solutions to the problem is essential, and that is what this article is based on. But identifying the cause will help know why we have to deal with the monster in the first place.
- Lack of warmups: when you start singing your vocal cord is tight and firm, with warm-ups, this will help make them flexible. But if you fail to warm up before singing, your voice will definitely crack
- Lack of control: this often occurs when your voice cannot hold the note you are singing. And when this happens, your voice starts to break.
- Anxiety: anxiety is another reason why your voice break while singing. Nervousness makes the vocal cord tense up and reduces the control level — this result in cracking of the voice.
- Excess strain: if you try too hard when singing, this causes stress and strain on the vocal cords. And when this occurs, your voice is bound to break easily. The excess strain does not only make the voice break, but it also damages the vocal cord.
These are just some of the few reasons why your voice break while you are singing. If this affects you, here are some things you can do to improve the situation.
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How to battle cracked voice
You are saddened by this condition, right? Here are some eight steps to take if your voice cracks easily while singing;
#1. Start singing with few scales
Singing should be systematic if it will make sense. To prevent your voice from cracking, it is best to start with musical scales. Scales are musical notes that ascend or descend in pitch. The common scales are based around octaves; these eight notes represent half of a whole step (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do).
When you sing with scales, you can easily loosen your tight and firm vocal cords. This will result in you gaining control and become more flexible as you sing on.
#2. Do elevator slides
Another option you have to prevent your voice from cracking when singing is the use of elevator slides. Elevator slides is a warm technique that makes it easier to travel from your head voice to your chest voice and back in a very smooth way preventing cracking of your voice.
To achieve this, you will need to start with singing the vowel "e" on a low note and then switch to a siren-like sound as you move higher in your note. Then, you can return to the note you were on before.
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#3. Sing to a playlist
One other way you can prevent your voice from cracking while singing is to sing along to a playlist. One of the best ways to do this is by making a list of four or five favourite songs you listen to and the ones you enjoy. After this, rank the songs according to their difficulty.
The easier songs should come first; then, the tougher ones can after. Singing to a playlist according to your ranking will make it easier to warm your voice. By the time you are on the harder song, your vocal cord at this time will be primed enough for picking the song. They will be both flexible and ready for singing.
#4. Relax your muscles
It is common for musicians to lift their head up when they sing high notes and bring it down when they are singing low notes. The movement, at a point, become tense and will result in straining your voice and limit the range you can sing on. Hence, when singing, try to relax your neck muscles and the throat if you want to prevent your voice from breaking.
Nervousness result from the tensed condition of the muscles. Releasing it will help you prevent your voice from breaking.
#5. Drink a lot of water
One proven way to improve the battle cracked voice when singing is to drink plenty of water. Water will help ensure your vocal cords well lubricated; this lubrication lessens the stress on your vocal cords, which may be caused either by friction or heat.
Drinking water of 6 – 8 oz glass every day will make the battle easier, also remember to always keep a glass of water with you when singing. It is preferable to take lukewarm water since extremely cold and hot water can affect your voice.
Read: 10 Singing Tips And Tricks For Beginners
#6. Take Hydrated snacks
If you want to get rid of your cracking voice while singing, you need to make use of hydrated snacks. Snacks and foods containing water will help lubricate your vocal cords. Fruit and snacks you can explore are watermelons, apples, pears, peaches, grapes, applesauce, etc.
#7. Stop taking alcohol, caffeine, and excess sugar
Foods can have either a positive or negative impact on your voice. If you will be singing, it is best to avoid foods and drinks like milk, juice, coffee, candy, ice cream, etc. You should also avoid taking alcohol and caffeinated beverages, especially on days when you will be performing.
#8. Avoid Yelling and screaming
If you train your voice with yelling and screaming, this will increase your loudness and will result in your vocal cord banging together abnormally when producing sounds. With passing time, your vocal cord will swell up and crack easily.
Read: 10 High Note Hack For Musicians
These eight methods have been explored by singers over the years to help battle cracked voice while singing. If you also want to improve your condition, it is best also to follow the tips closely. A voice that cracks while singing can be improved if you take progressive steps, if your condition seems to be permanent, keep up with these tips and be sure to see improvement soon.


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Harriet Miers, We Hardly Knew You...
Harriet Miers, we hardly knew you. That is the subject of this evening's "Talking Points Memo."
Well, I owe Bill Kristol a dinner. Last week, I bet him that Harriet Miers (search) would be confirmed. And today, she was thrown overboard by the Bush administration.
The official word was that she didn't want to talk about her counsel to the president so she withdrew, what everybody knew the counsel thing would come up after, after all, that's her big qualification. She advises President Bush on the law.
Also, the president has a legal right to keep that counsel private, so the excuse is bogus.
What really happened is that Ms. Miers had become a big problem. And unless she knocked their lights out in the Senate hearing, she would be voted down.
Right now, the Bush administration has so many problems, it didn't need that one. And the presidency is an opportunity to energize his base. So I predict he will now nominate a high-profile conservative judge to jazz up the right.
Mr. Bush needs conservative support to fight off the relentless attacks on his administration. So the Miers withdrawal gets rid of a problem, and gives Bush some room to counterattack.
Now I get a real kick out of Senator Kennedy saying today that the Republicans were mean to Harriet Miers, and had "a litmus test for a Supreme Court (search) judge." This is extra special, as Kennedy is the crown prince of litmus tests. If you don't support unfettered abortion, you don't get his vote.
Senator Kennedy voted against John Roberts (search), who is obviously very qualified for the court, because Roberts flunked Kennedy's abortion litmus test. You got to love Senator Kennedy. He does have brass, doesn't he?
Summing up, Harriet Miers got a bad deal. She should have been given a chance to speak. Politics got her, not nice, not good for the country. And that's "The Memo."
The Most Ridiculous Item of the Day
In a desperate attempt to stay in the spotlight, Cindy Sheehan (search) was arrested again last night. Once again Sheehan illegally protested outside the White House, demanding all U.S. troops leave Iraq right this minute. She was fined $75, got herself some publicity and at this point, we will leave Ms. Sheehan forever unless she marries Michael Moore (search) or something, because her story is not advancing.
Good-bye, Cindy. Sorry you wouldn't chat with me. Then again, that might have been ridiculous.
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Wartrol Wart Remover – Perfect Solution to Remove Genital Warts! Read!
Wartrol Wart Remover Reviews – How can you get rid of genital warts. There are so many people out there who are infected with this HVP virus and want an easy and effective solution for that. They try millions of products ranging from expensive medications to thousands of home remedies, and they even try searching the internet for various treatments. But their entire search goes to waste and they never get a remedy that suits their needs.
Being diagnosed with HVP is a real shock to anyone. Genital warts make people ashamed and take away all their self confidence. People only who suffer from them know the pain and hardships behind these. Warts are contagious, they bleed if you scratch them and they are even very itchy.
What is Wartrol Wart Remover?
Given the waste of money people go through after buying so many different products and resulting to nothing, buying something new makes them feel a bit skeptical. They are unsure about the effectiveness of everything. And we totally get their situation.
After coming across through so many scams, it is obviously very difficult to figure out what is genuine and effective and what is not.
The virus that becomes the cause of genital warts is known as human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts are the most easily familiar indication of genital HPV infection. These warts show as small little pink bumps, appearing in the form of a cauliflower. These can start developing with small injuries, but can grow and get bigger to the masses. In the case of women, it can develop into and even out of the cervix, vagina, and uterus and also around the anus. On the other hand, in men it can be found on the penis, on the scrotum, anus and the area. For both the sexes, these can be obtained in the form of direct skin-to-skin contact during oral, genital, and anal sex if the partner is infected.
There are many traditional methods of genital warts treatment. These include remedies like laser treatment to remove warts. But this might come to you in the form of deduction from the money in your pocket. In other words, they can be expensive. Also, there can be a continuous process. Genital warts can also reappear even after going through a laser treatment.
Wartrol is a form of wart treatment. As rated by consumers, it is one of the best and the most useful wart treatments out there. Wartrol is in a liquid form. Read out the following information to find out more about this supplement.
If you're sick it is recommended to:
- Be extremely careful not to cause any kind of damage, scratch or tear these warts.
- Inform your sexual partner immediately without feeling awkward and seek medical intervention.
- Use a condom during sex in order to spread infection and practice safe sex.
- Wash your hands nicely with hot water and soap every time you manipulate your genitals.
- Avoid touching the warts directly with your hands. This could carry diseases with them.
How do warts occur?
Genital warts in humans are generally caused by a virus called Human Papilloma virus (HPV) and the disease usually occurs in people while having sex with a person who is also infected with warts and at times also since birth. Even when the virus is dormant and warts are not visible actually, the infected person can transmit the disease to the sexual partner. It is for this reason that you should take supreme precautions and care while having sex and you should always be alert.
Why should you trust and buy Wartrol?
You must be knowing the story of homeopathy. It is a very helpful form of medicine in the case of any diseases. It sure gives the results slow and steady but it ensures that it will kill the root of the problem. One of the best things about homeopathy is that homeopathic does not contain any kind of chemicals. It is all safe so you do not have to worry about the consequences like any side effects after consuming or applying the medicine.
Wartrol is a homeopathic form of wart treatment. This product needs no prescription and is totally safe to use. This supplement comes with no side effects involved at all. It is clinically proven to work in a safe manner and is composed of all natural ingredients. It is very easy to use and you can use it to remove warts from any part of the human body. Wartrol comes in a liquid form. It helps to alleviate and eliminate the harmful effects of warts of various body parts including the genital areas.
Advantages of Wartrol
- The product has a unique combination of ingredients which help your natural defenses of your body to fight warts.
- It will successfully reduce the number and size of warts on your body.
- It can provide you assistance in preventing any future outbreaks.
- It is extremely easy to apply and use and works with a quick action.
- Being homeopathy, there are absolutely no side effects involved. This ensures that you can continue using the medicine without worrying about any long term side effects on your body.
- Wartrol is approved by FDA and clinically tested.
How to buy Wartrol?
Unfortunately, the product cannot be found at any chemist store of a retail shop. The product is available only on their official website. Wartrol Wart Remover does not only treat warts but also prevents them from not happening in future. This is one of the very rare products which actually permanently remove warts from any part of the body. Since homeopathic medicines take time before you can see the results, you need to be patient for some time after using the medicine continuously.
After weeks of using the medicine, you will notice the improvement and see that your warts are reducing in size and number day by day. So go for Wartrol and see for yourself how it will work for you!


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A patient Jeanette Jacobs recently sent this kind testimonial after the punctum plug treatment she received for her dry eye condition.
"Dear Vision Care
Following on from our conversation earlier this morning please find below my experience for the plug treatment for dry eyes.
When I initially started to notice that my eyes were becoming very dry I started to use eye drops daily to ease the problem, which was crucial as I am a contact lens wearer. However over a couple of years it was clear that my eyes were getting more dry and the drops weren't as effective.
When I discussed my dry eye problem with Vision Care and they told me about the plug treatment. Initially I dismissed the treatment as I thought it was invasive and sounded very uncomfortable and involved a surgical procedure. Nevertheless when I expressed my concerns, they explained that the treatment was painless, quick and no surgery was involved.
Feeling more positive I agreed to have the plug treatment and can only say I have never looked back. It is done very quickly and you feel absolutely nothing as they are inserted. Also for me the result was instant. My eyes are moist again and my contact lenses are once more extremely comfortable. I am absolutely delighted with the results.
If anyone is considering this treatment I would encourage it for the reasons I have given above.
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Intent Media, a NewBay Media company, has announced the launch of TWICE Europe (This Week in Consumer Electronics), a consumer electronics news, analysis and information resource that is targeted for the European market. TWICE Europe is an extension of the American TWICE brand, which also owned by NewBay and is the #1 business publication serving the consumer electronics industry for over 25 years. TWICE Europe debuted on 31 October as an email newsletter that delivers vital information and news relevant to the consumer electronics market in Europe, with circulation to – and content that includes – manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and distributors. Published twice weekly, it will round up the ten most important stories from around the web and provide editorial insights along with links for more information. "TWICE is excited to extend its brand into Europe," said Ed Hecht, publisher and VP of TWICE at NewBay Media. "With many manufacturers competing in a global market, it is important for TWICE to assume a leadership position in delivering a perspective on consumer electronics news to around the world." TWICE Europe will be managed by the team that produces PCR, the UK B2B brand for the PC and tech retail sector. Rob Temple has been hired as editor of TWICE Europe. Temple is a technology journalist with a decade in the trade. Previously a PPA award-winning features editor on Future Publishing's T3 magazine, he's also worked for Men's Health and edited The Gadget Show Magazine, as well as writing for host of magazines and national newspapers on a freelance basis. "TWICE is incredibly well respected by the consumer electronics and tech industries on both sides of the Atlantic," said TWICE Europe and PCR publisher Lisa Carter. "We're delighted to bring that quality to the European CE sector with TWICE Europe, which will provide all industry professionals with all the news and analysis they need, straight into their in-boxes." "One of our primary goals in acquiring Intent Media last December was to expand pertinent NewBay Media brands across the Atlantic and vice versa," added Steve Palm, CEO NewBay Media. "I applaud the Intent Media team's efforts in bringing TWICE to the European market, and look forward to many more collaborations and expansions of our brands." The free TWICE Europe newsletter launched on 31 October, 2013. To register, visit www.pcr-online.biz/twiceeurope. For information on advertising in TWICE Europe, or any other details, contact email@example.com. www.twice.com
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"Today I can say that the Syrian Arab Army with the support of its friends and allies was able to suppress this aggressive war and regain the initiative," the military official said.
Damascus has successfully taken back control of most Syrian cities, while the militants are currently being besieged in separate territories and engulfed in internal strife, Khaddur said.
"For over six years Syria has been in a severe terrorist war due to its geostrategic location … This war is led by the terrorist groups, which receive all kinds of military and political support from a very large number of regimes within the region and around the world," the official added.
Syria has been in a state of civil war since 2011, with government forces fighting Syrian opposition groups striving to overthrow the president. Damascus is also fighting numerous extremist and terrorist groups such as the Jabhat Fatah al Sham and the Islamic State, both outlawed in Russia.


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GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Next Upside Hurdle Sub-1.53
GBP/USD Technical Analysis – Prices broke above resistance at 1.5171, a barrier marked the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement and reinforced by a rising trend line set from mid-March. Buyers now aim to challenge the 50% level at 1.5281, with a push beyond that aiming for the 61.8% Fib at 1.5392. The 1.5171 mark has been recast as near-term support. A reversal back beneath that eyes the 23.6% retracement at 1.5034.
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British MPs will vote Wednesday on whether they want to avert a potentially chaotic "no-deal" exit from the EU, as business leaders warned the country was "staring down the precipice" after Parliament rejected a divorce agreement.
The House of Commons is expected to vote against leaving the bloc without a deal -- although it remains the default option unless an alternative can be secured by the fast approaching March 29 Brexit date.
MPs on Tuesday once again resoundingly rejected the withdrawal deal agreed between Brussels and UK Prime Minister Theresa May, despite the embattled leader obtaining last-minute assurances from EU chiefs on key sticking points. If a no-deal Brexit is rejected, MPs will vote on Thursday on whether to seek an extension to the departure process that would conclude its 46-year EU membership.
The European Union said it had done all it could and it was now up to Britain to decide what it wanted to do next. The bloc's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Brussels will not rework the painstakingly-negotiated withdrawal agreement.
"It is the responsibility of the United Kingdom to tell us what it wants in a future relationship, what is its choice," Barnier told the European Parliament in Strasbourg. "It's the question that must be answered even before any decision on an extension. "Why would we prolong the negotiation? To do what? Because the... negotiation is finished, we have a treaty, it's there," he said, holding up the 585-page document.
This week's votes come two years after Britain set the clock ticking on its departure from the EU following a referendum in 2016 that has deeply divided both parliament and the entire country.
'Unenviable choices'
The government also announced a series of measures in case Britain crashes out without an agreement. It said it would scrap tariffs on 87 percent of imports and would not apply customs checks on the border with Ireland. The temporary plan is aimed at avoiding a jump in prices of EU imports and a disruption of supply chains immediately after Britain's departure. Tariffs would be retained but reduced for some agricultural products such as beef, pork and dairy imports to protect British producers.
After Tuesday's defeat, May warned MPs: "Voting against leaving without a deal and for an extension does not solve the problems we face.
"Does it [Parliament] wish to revoke Article 50?" she said, referring to the Brexit process. "Does it want to hold a second referendum? Or does it want to leave with a deal but not this deal? These are unenviable choices but... they must now be faced."
Business facing 'precipice'
Specifically, the House of Commons will vote Wednesday on whether it "declines to approve leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement", noting that no-deal "remains the default" unless the house and the EU ratify an agreement.
A group of lawmakers will put forward an alternative proposal to delay Brexit until May 22 and strike a series of interim agreements with the EU lasting until 2021.
Having briefed her Cabinet on the next steps, May is due to face questions in Parliament from 12pm GMT. She is later due to open debates on the major votes, which are expected from 7pm GMT.
The pound enjoyed a slight uptick after Tuesday's sharp losses while London's stock market was steady Wednesday.
Catherine McGuinness, the City of London financial district's policy chief, said British business was now "staring down the precipice."
"Politicians of every hue must overcome their differences and make avoiding a no-deal Brexit the absolute priority," she said.
MPs first rejected the Brexit deal in January by a historic margin of 230 votes. Though some eurosceptics changed their minds, Tuesday's defeat was still by a hefty 149.
If MPs vote against a no-deal exit on Wednesday, and want to postpone Brexit, the other 27 EU nations would have to agree unanimously. Their next summit is on March 21-22.
Growth forecast down
Britain on Wednesday slashed its 2019 economic growth forecast, as finance minister Philip Hammond said lifting Brexit's "cloud of uncertainty" was Parliament's "most urgent task."
The UK economy is forecast to grow by 1.2 percent this year, sharply down on the government's prediction of 1.6 percent in October, Hammond said as he gave a budget update hours before MPs were due to vote.
"I am acutely conscious that the House [of Commons] has other pressing matters on its mind today," Chancellor of the Exchequer Hammond told MPs after announcing that British gross domestic product growth would be much lower than expected this year, with the UK economy hit also by China's slowdown and trade war tensions.
"Last night's vote leaves a cloud of uncertainty hanging over our economy and... our most urgent task in this House is to lift that uncertainty," Hammond said in his budget address.
"Leaving with 'no deal' would mean significant disruption in the short and medium term, and a smaller, less prosperous economy in the long term than if we leave with a deal – higher unemployment, lower wages, higher prices in the shops. "That is not what the British people voted for in June 2016" to leave the EU, the chancellor added.
Hammond added that the UK economy was expected to grow by 1.4 percent in 2020, unchanged from the government's October forecast.


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|TD Moss Street Paint In - Saturday July 20th
It's the TD Art Gallery PAINT IN on Moss Street. It's our ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA's premier fundraising event.
|Late Afternoon Light,
McKenzie Beach
oil on canvas
15x45 inch
Last year, my daughter Holly & I attended the event which stretched 10 neighbourhood blocks along Moss street down to the ocean. So exciting to take in such a thriving art event in our little coastal city. I'm excited to be included as an artist this year, and that energy is lifting me up with anticipation for a fun day on July 20th, 2019! I'll be at the corner of Moss & Carnsew street.
This week I've been busy prepping display panels; whitewashing old bi-fold doors. I'll display some small artworks on them. Lucky there is a fence behind my booth, so it will be a good backdrop for larger works. Hope we get a stellar day!


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When's a Porridge Oat not a Porridge Oat?
Is all Porridge Good For You?
Porridge is one of the most popular dishes here at Fields Lodge Bed and Breakfast, where we pride ourselves on being an Award Winning Breakfast provider. But, the question is, will any old porridge oat do??
The answer, for me, is no! You have to have a particular type of Porridge Oat.
My Oat of Choice
My Oats of choice are Jumbo Rolled Oats. Maybe not as popular as the popty-ping (Welsh for microwave) sachets of oats that you blast in the microwave into a stodgy mess. But, if you're having these, then at least you are having oats.
The consensus is that universally, oats are good for us. Oats contain a particular type of fibre that lowers cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease. The fibre acts also as a pre-biotic and is a good source of food for our friendly gut bacteria, so helps grow a great healthy microbiome. This fibre is Beta-Glucan, and I've recently seen that some manufacturers are now popping this fact on the front of the porridge packets.
Porridge, although a carbohydrate is a slow release food, meaning it is a low GI food, the benefit of this is that it doesn't spike your blood sugars, which then helps Insulin production. These Beta-Glucans are the reason your porridge gets gluey and so form a thick gel like substance once digested which helps you feel fuller.
Porridge is also full of great nutrients for your body, protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, vitamin B, vitamin E and phytochemicals—all helping to build your immune system.
And this is where I make a decision as to which type of Oat to purchase. Don't get me wrong any porridge is better than no porridge, BUT, please don't buy the flavoured type, as they are full of added sugar and salt and 'flavours'. Buy the plain oats-nothing added and add your own topping-blueberries, banana, peanut butter—the choice is endless. If you really need a sugar hit then go for Brown Rice Malt Syrup, as this is also a complex carbohydrate. I don't see any point in having non-blood sugar spiking porridge and then adding rocket inducing blood sugar spiking sugar to it!
This way you always know what you're eating.
Different types of oats
But here's where I differ on the different types of Oats to use. I use Jumbo Rolled Oats-these are huge, and the benefit of that, is they will naturally take longer to be digested in your stomach the bigger they are.
The next type are classed as 'Ready Oats' these are smaller (they're more processed) and sometimes slightly pre-cooked to help speed up the cooking process. Due to a higher level of processing, these are considerable smaller than the Jumbo Oats and therefore, makes sense that they will be digested more quickly, which means they will spike your blood sugar more than the Jumbo Oats
Then we come onto the Microwave Oats. These oats have been processed until they are really fine, so they will cook effectively in the microwave. Sometimes, they aren't much more than powder. Highly processed from that point of view and therefore release their sugars much faster and can indeed cause a sugar spike. And, as they're smaller, they won't keep you as full for so long either.
How I cook my Porridge:
So, how do I cook my porridge?
I use 3 cups of water to 1 cup of oats. I may add more as I'm cooking, as some Oats are more gloopy than others. It's the first thing I get ready when I'm doing breakfasts for guests.
I pop the saucepan on a high heat and get it to boiling point and then I pop a lid on the saucepan and I pop it in the bottom oven of the Aga to do it's stuff until the guests are ready. The slow cooking of the Aga means that all the lovely creaminess is drawn out of the oats and you'd really believe you were having oats made with milk—a great way to save on calories, if that's what you're watching! The magic of an Aga!
I don't have an Aga, I hear you say! Hey, ho! So here's what to do instead. I have a few options for you.
Jumbo Oats are harder and take more cooking. You can break them down in 2 ways; firstly, you can soak them overnight in water. By soaking you get all the creaminess out of the oats and really, you don't need any milk then (if you're a milk fan). Just pop a cup, or whatever measure you wish, in a bowl and add 2.5 the amount of water. Cover and leave in the fridge.
Then in the morning these will be ready to heat up on the hob, with maybe a little more liquid. At this point if you're a real milk (or milk substitute fan) then add your liquid of choice rather than water. If you want it super creamy add a bit of cream!
The other way is just to slow cook them over a low heat on the hob, I'd keep stirring as they sometimes have a habit of sticking. Same amount of water and add more as required.
Then just add your favourite toppings!
My favourite Combo
My favourite porridge combo is porridge with water, topped with our homemade Soaked prunes, with Chia, linseed, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin seeds. I like to get a good dose of seeds as they are super packed with great fantastic nutrients for our body, and I feel my body needs all the help it can get!
You can also have your oats cold as a Bircher muesli, here's my go -to recipe at the Bed and Breakfast:
Bircher Museli
Serves 4
2 Tablespoons of Jumbo Rolled Oats
1 Tbsp Oatbran
1Tbsp Wheatgerm
100ml Skimmed Milk
2 Tbsp Chopped Mixed Nuts
3 Dried Apricots, chopped small
1 Red Apple Grated
1 Green Apple Grated
1 Banana Diced
Grated zest of 1 Orange
200ml Greek Yoghurt
1 Tbsp Brown Rice Malt Syrup or Maple Syrup
200gr Fresh Berries
Tiny sprig of mint to decorate
Put oats, oatbran and wheatgerm in a bowl and add milk to cover-make it a big enough bowl as the contents will swell.
Cover and leave to soak overnight in the fridge
In the morning add all the other ingredients-leave the berries to last otherwise they may bruise
Mix well
Serve in a nice bowl-it deserves it!
Here's a comment from a recent guest; 'wow! what porridge, that's the nicest porridge I have ever tried'
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By Jenny Whalen-Ball September 26, 2017
Is one person's secret another person's news? The answer lies at the heart of a debate that reaches into courtrooms, newsrooms, and political chambers around the world.
The discussion continued at the University of Michigan Law School Friday, September 22, where legal scholars, policy makers, and journalists joined students and faculty at "International Perspectives on Privacy and Free Expression: Concepts, Conflicts, Consequences." The one-day conference sought to explore the evolving relationship between privacy and free expression in the United States and abroad.
"Issues of privacy have never had so strong a claim on our scholarly consideration and practical concern," said Professor Len Niehoff, '84. "Every day, governments, institutions, and corporations make decisions that affect our privacy. Every day, we find ourselves in increasingly urgent need of legal, policy, and normative answers to the questions that meteoric advances in technology have thrust upon us."
Although questions outnumbered answers, panelists drew from their rich and varied backgrounds to offer observations and predictions as to how the conflict between privacy and free expression will play out in and among the world's legal regimes.
Offering an industry perspective, Microsoft privacy attorney Laura Lemire explained how her company has to balance its own views against those of the nations in which it operates.
"We are operating all over the world where there are different values and legal regimes," Lemire said. "We try to balance privacy and free expression. But our job, our responsibility is to follow the law. We push back if we get requests to take content down and follow the [requesting nation's] legal process if we get requests for data."
But the line between privacy and free expression is blurry, so too for journalists who, as former Newsweek correspondent Lynette Clemetson noted, write for global audiences whether they intend to or not. "Everything you publish now is global," said Clemetson, who now serves as the Charles R. Eisendrath Director of Wallace House, home of the University's Knight-Wallace Fellowships for Journalists.
This globalization demands that today's journalists keep privacy top of mind for their own safety, as well as that of their sources.
"I don't think about privacy with a capital 'P,'" said Mark Magnier, China economics editor at The Wall Street Journal. "It's about power. You have to think about your sources. How can I tell this story without jeopardizing someone's life?" In other words, an American journalist cannot only be concerned with freedom of expression when that freedom may put his Chinese source's privacy—and life—at risk.
So are privacy and freedom of speech complementary or conflicting values? "That is the $60,000 question," said University of Alabama School of Law Professor Ronald Krotoszynski. The answer is a deeply unsatisfying "yes."
While the relationship between privacy and free expression may not be resolved any time soon, either in the United States or abroad, National Public Radio First Amendment counsel Ashley Messenger urged conference attendees to adopt an alternate frame when considering the issue in the future.
"As technology has evolved, the way people think about privacy has changed," Messenger said. "How do we deal with different international regimes that privilege different values? In 20 years, no one has figured out who's law should apply. But the ethical considerations are stronger than the legal, and, ethically, we have some common ground."
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The painful lessons of Sept 11, 2001 are not just for Americans; they are for everyone, including Singaporeans ("US marks 15th anniversary of Sept 11 terror strikes"; Sept 12).
As we progress as a nation, let us not allow any views to divide our country and polarise our people.
Let us talk to, and not talk down at, one another. Debate the message but not decimate the messenger.
We may not agree but that does not mean we need to aggravate one another.
Let our differences help us grow and not put us in a gridlock. Let us have unity amid diversity.
We may be different but that does not mean we cannot be tolerant; we can be divided in our views, but we don't have to be divisive.
It is time we realised we may have uncommon ideologies but we share common ideals for a better life, a better world. We may not share the same desire but we share the same destiny as a human race.
We may not share the same world view but we can choose to respect, not retaliate; progress, not regress; be constructive, not destructive; forgive, not begrudge; heal, not harm; and love, not hate.
Together, we can help maintain peace and be peacemakers. We can forgive and forget any wrongdoing and press on to make Singapore an exceptional country.
We can find ways to work with the authorities and other organisations to overcome the challenges facing us in a complex and fast-changing world.
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Facials and Face Waxing are back!!
Facials and Face Waxing are back!!
aSPAthecary Salon and Spa is committed to providing a relaxing atmosphere. The following Salon and Spa Policies are intended to enhance everyone's experience with us.
Please arrive 10- 15 minutes in advance of salon and spa treatments.
Services will begin and end on time as a courtesy to the next guest.
As a courtesy, we text 2 days ahead to confirm all appointments. You are invited to telephone, as well, prior to your appointment to confirm exact times, services, and ask any questions you may have.
We understand that sometimes being late is unavoidable. However, depending on circumstances, we may be forced to shorten or reschedule your service.
Clients who arrive late will be charged in full for their scheduled session, but will receive an abbreviated, pro-rated session. For example, if you scheduled an hour session and arrive 15 minutes late, you will be charged for that hour session but will only receive 45 minutes of treatment for that session, including consultation and changing time.
We have reserved time and space especially for you and REQUIRE 24 hours notice for all appointments. If less than the required notice is given, we will charge a cancellation fee 20% for services. . If you no-show any appointment we will charge your account half of the booked service.
We do send text message confirmations two days prior to your appointment and ask you do confirm your appointment via text. If you do need to cancel or reschedule, you can call us at 215-538-0555, YOU CANNOT TEXT BACK TO THE NUMBER THAT SENT THE TEXT. My software company sends these text from multiple numbers that are not the salon number. If your appointment is not confirmed by the day before your appointment, we will call you to confirm your appointment and if you do not reach out to us, we reserve the right to remove/cancel your appointment for other clients and we will consider you a no show and charge your account half of your service.
For new color clients, Lasio keratin treatments and appointments longer than 3 hours, we do require a deposit of 20% of your service at the time of your consultation. This deposit will be deducted from your service total at time of actual appointment. If you cancel your appointment in less than 24 hours or no-show your appointment you forfeit your deposit and will need to leave another deposit for your re-scheduled appointment.
aSPAthecary requires 48 hours notice for group and package appointment cancellations/rescheduling and will incur a charge of 20% of the total services.
A credit card is required to reserve appointments at our discretion.
We are constantly expanding our services to bring you the latest and greatest. Although we make every effort to keep our website and spa menu updated, please note that prices and services are subject to change at any time.
Prices do not include gratuities.
18% gratuity will be assessed for spa packages, bridal parties, keratin treatments, hair extensions and group parties.
aSPAthecary accepts Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, aSPAthecary gift cards,bank debit cards, and cash.
aSPAthecary gift cards are to be used for services or products only and tips will not be issued from the gift card balance unless noted at time of purchase. Gift cards are not redeemable if reported as lost or stolen. Donation certificates are non-transferable.
All service sales and gift card sales are final.
Retail items can only be refunded if unused, in its original packaging, and presented with a receipt within 14 days of purchase. In some situations, a restocking fee will be charged.
Refunds will be issued in Store credit or exchange only. Store credit must be used the same day as the return.
At aSPAthecary's discretion, some non-receipted returns accompanied by a photo ID may qualify to receive a gift card for the lowest selling price. All returns are subject to system verification.
Please notify our Spa Coordinator before reserving your treatments if you have high blood pressure, special physical concerns, diabetes, or are pregnant.
All salon and spa guests will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire upon check-in, designed with your well being in mind.
Spa guests must be 18 years of age or older to receive treatments without the approval or accompaniment of an adult.
We do believe that every client has the right to privacy and confidentiality. The conversations you have with your stylist or technician will remain confidential, as will your health history forms.
Client lists and email lists are confidential. We do not share our client lists with outside companies.
Please do not bring valuables with you; we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Please respect the right to a quiet atmosphere for all guests. We ask that you refrain from talking loudly and that you turn off all cell phones.
Parking is available on Broad Street at the meters, the triangle in the center by the fountain is 2 hour maximum except Weekends and there is a lot behind aSPAthecary on Apple Street but space is limited and you will need to follow the alley on the left of the building to approach the front entrance to our salon.
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A new battle in spiritual warfare; a new catastrophe behind these stone walls. Hope was at the brink as a Patron Saint spoke to broken hearts: "Behold your Mother!"
"We fly to thy protection O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all danger, O ever glorious and blessed Virgin." (Sub Tuum Praesiduum, 250 A.D.)
I usually try to shield readers from the darker realities of prison, but in 2016 I wrote a rare post entitled "Hebrews 13:3: Writing Just This Side of the Gates of Hell." I presumed wrongly that most readers would not want to know about what really happens in the shadowy background behind These Stone Walls, but that post turned out to be among the most read and shared of the year. The wildly popular site, SpiritDaily.com featured that post, and sent readers to it by the thousands.
Of all the posts that I thought might get Spirit Daily's attention that one came as a total surprise. It was an eye-opener for many about just how bad a few bad days in prison can be. We lived in another place then, under far more trying circumstances. Violence and treachery were daily events there, and the constant vigilance needed to cope with them took a mental and spiritual toll.
We were delivered from that place two years ago. I had been confined there for 23 years, and my friend, Pornchai Moontri was there for twelve years after having spent thirteen years in another prison, including seven in that prison's solitary confinement. I described the relative freedom of the place to which we were moved, and our arduous path to get there, in "Pornchai Moontri at a Crossroads Behind These Stone Walls."
We hoped this new place would be free of the drug culture and the violence and shady deals it spawns, but this is still prison. There has been less of it, for sure, but it is always lurking in the background. Complicating this, I was warned recently by a spiritually astute reader who told me of a troubling dream. In it, I became a target of the Evil One and the snares with which he engages in spiritual warfare.
There was a time when I may not have taken such a dream seriously. That time has long since passed. To tell you the story that I must convey to you now requires that I include our most recent round of spiritual battle that took us once again into darkness. Brace yourselves, for this account brought us to the very brink of ruin.
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, at 8:30 PM, Pornchai Moontri walked out of our cell, as he does every night at that time, for the trek outside and down eight flights of stairs for med-call. At that time, prisoners line up in the dark to enter an office two at a time for prescribed medications. You may recall that Pornchai takes meds at night to treat PTSD and to inhibit nightmares. But they could not prevent the nightmare about to unfold.
It was 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Concord, New Hampshire that night. The frayed nerves of an already unstable balance among prisoners had begun to unravel. I was on a telephone call on my GTL tablet up in our cell while Pornchai waited patiently in line for his medications down below. Fifteen minutes after he left the cell in which I now write this, someone walked in and handed me a scribbled note with four ominous words: "Pornchai is being lugged."
"Being lugged" is prison-speak for being taken away in restraints to solitary confinement. If you know of Pornchai and his history, this had shocking reverberations. I quickly ended my call and went down below to find out what I could – which was not much. All I heard was a collection of muddled stories and conflicting accounts about a quick but brutal outburst of violence.
The initial story – the one told first and loudest – is too often the one that prevails. That story was that Pornchai violently assaulted two prisoners, sending one to the hospital. I was told that Pornchai may never be back. Two hours later, at 10:30 PM, officers showed up in our cell with bags. They asked me to pack all of Pornchai's belongings and bring them down to the office for inventory – a sure sign that he may not be returning.
I cannot convey in words what that night was like. After thirteen years as Pornchai's roommate – thirteen years of pulling him, in his own words, "out of a deep dark pit" and rebuilding a shattered life – all was wiped out in an instant. I was determined, however, to find out the real story and get at the truth. But in prison, "truth" is often clouded by dark agendas, gang ties, and identity politics at their worst.
Sunday brought another day of 100-degree heat. After a sleepless night pondering what could have happened, I approached the unit Sergeant at 7:00 AM. I knew that if he filled the empty bunk in my cell, as would usually happen, then Pornchai could never return. There was a lot at stake. Many had just labored for years to bring about the elusive restorative justice that Australian attorney Clare Farr described in these pages: "When Justice Came to Pornchai Moontri, Mercy Followed."
I asked the Unit Sergeant if he would wait two days to reassign Pornchai's bunk until we could discover exactly what took place. He said he would leave the bunk empty until Wednesday – three days away – while he investigates the story told by the two "victims." Fortunately, he and other dedicated prison staff members did not immediately buy the story as told. Their knowledge and experience of Pornchai did not support what they were first told.
Meanwhile, over the next three days, Pornchai languished in intense heat and sleepless solitary confinement. He was unable to communicate or to learn anything at all. He kept running what happened through his mind, wondering what he could have done differently. As the hours in solitary stretched interminably, his hope began to fray.
The immensity of loss began to weigh heavily as he fought against despair. This was the setback of all setbacks for him. He knew and trusted that I would be working on it, but he also knew that prison imposes grave limitations. He began to pray, asking his Patron Saint, Maximilian Kolbe, for guidance and the preservation of hope. As time wore on, however, darkness enveloped him.
Pornchai could not know that the real story slowly unfolded as several more reliable witnesses were summoned to give statements. Then staff had the tedious job of reviewing camera footage and other evidence to corroborate them. This is what was learned:
As Pornchai stood in line that night, just as his turn to enter the door to retrieve his medications was coming up, two prisoners rushed up on either side of him and cut into the line in front of him. He politely asked them to go to the end of the line, telling them that this is unfair to him and to all the prisoners waiting in line. The two then turned on him in hostile confrontation.
Not knowing Pornchai at all, one claimed to be an "ex Golden Gloves boxer" and then threatened Pornchai to stay out of their way. The second wasn't waiting for a reply. He delivered two violent blows to Pornchai's face. In a split second, Pornchai's instincts for self-defense – and they are formidable – kicked in. The man who delivered the blows was delivered to the ground while "Mr. Golden Gloves" ran away.
It turned out that the two of them had devised a plan to attempt to retrieve and sell their prescribed drugs to help pay off their mounting debts for contraband Street drugs. It's a process common in prison – or at least attempting it is common. Their plan required that they provide cover for each other to distract the person dispensing the meds.
They would then tuck the medication capsule into a cheek, and then pretend they swallowed it only to retrieve it for sale once out of view of security staff. Carrying out this plan meant having to present themselves for meds at the same time, and that meant cutting in line.
The man who delivered the one-two punch into Pornchai's face was taken to a hospital where he was found to have multiple injuries. As is protocol for such events in prison, the last man standing was presumed to be the aggressor and was taken away in restraints for a stint in solitary confinement. "Mr Golden Gloves" ran to his cell where he concocted a story about the out-of-control Asian who violently attacked them unprovoked. The truth slowly unfolded.
I commend the professionalism of officers here who did not jump to conclusions. It turned out that most of the real assailant's injuries were the result of multiple other fights that he had been in. This is the stock in trade of the illicit drug scene in prison. But even after all of this became known by Monday night, I was still being told that Pornchai would not be returning.
So on that night, I did the only thing left to do. The one item of Pornchai's that I had not packed, but held onto for safekeeping, was the St. Maximilian Rosary made for him by TSW reader Kathleen Riney in Texas. So once again facing a sleepless night, I spent it in prayer for Pornchai, asking his namesake, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, for his intercession.
As he always does, he reminded me early on Tuesday morning that I had neglected something. As I awoke at 5:00 AM after just an hour or two of fitful sleep, my first thought was that I should pray the Memorare. I imagined Saint Maximilian himself praying that same prayer in his final hours on the morning of August 14, 1941, when he did not starve to death fast enough to suit his captors.
"Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen."
As you know, Saint Maximilian was in that cell dying because he chose to sacrifice himself for the life of another prisoner. As I prayed the prayer, a thought came to me. I quickly rummaged through the "working on it" stack of paper in a corner of my tiny cell to find a copy of "Pornchai Moontri: Bangkok to Bangor, Survivor of the Night."
Armed with that document, I made my way in the dark of early morning to the offices down below, the scene of the "crime." At 6:45 AM, the Unit Lieutenant arrived for his shift. A fair and "by the book" man, I asked for a few minutes. In his office, I gave him the copy of that post and challenged him: "Before you decide the fate of someone under your authority, I believe you should at least know the person and what has gone on in his life." He said he would read it.
I learned later that Pornchai, after his third fitful night in solitary confinement also awoke at 5:00 AM, and he also asked for guidance from his patron saint who also reminded him to pray the Memorare. Sitting on the concrete floor in the dark, he did the best he could going solely on memory. "You know what is in my heart, Blessed Mother," he prayed, "and thanks to Saint Maximilian I know what is in yours."
Three hours past, then his cell door opened. In walked Lieutenant Brown, the rolled-up article still in his hand. "Mr. Moontri," he said. "The investigation has cleared you of culpability in this matter. After all you have been through, it is time you had a break. I'll try to have you out of here this afternoon."
"Where am I going?" Pornchai asked. "Back where you belong," the Lieutenant said.
I returned from work that afternoon to a traumatized but much relieved roommate sitting on his upper bunk surrounded by plastic bags filled with the sum total of his worldly possessions. It was a while before he could speak. For the next hour, we both recounted those three days and nights from our own perspective. The saddest moment was when Pornchai told me that from the tiny window in his solitary confinement cell he could see up over a wall to the very top of the door of the cell that we live in. It only deepened his sadness and sense of loss.
After showering and sleeping – neither of which he was able to do in solitary confinement – Pornchai was up early the next morning waiting for Lieutenant Brown's arrival down below. He asked the Lieutenant what has happened to the young man who punched him. "He is now where you were," said the Lieutenant, "but he finally told the whole truth." Pornchai asked if that man could be allowed to come back.
"He needs a time out for a month or two because of his behavior," said the Lieutenant, "Why are you asking?" "Maybe I could work with him; maybe I could show him a better way," said Pornchai. "Why?" asked the surprised Lieutenant. "It's what someone did for me. It's what our Mother would want from me," said Pornchai. "It's what I want from myself."
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Written by Son M.
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Ezriel waits approximately thirty-one minutes before calling again.
The weather is bleak, London's grey sky drawing overhead in sweeping motions, casting a thin blanket of dull against the murky street. It's rained recently, and the wetness has somehow made its way to the ends of Ezriel's trouser legs, clinging to the fabric of his socks and soaking them as well. It's no longer raining now though, and the streets are empty. If it weren't for the constant flashing of sirens and the flurry of law enforcement moving on the front lawn, he would have long since assumed the city falls into a quiet slumber once the sun dips away.
The line goes straight to voicemail. Again.
"Fuck," Ezriel mutters, pulling back and staring angrily at his phone before he hits retry, as if the results would be different the third time. Amin's ID photo appears on screen, straight-faced and serious. It's a good photo, works perfect for Amin's badge, and Ezriel despises him for it, having been told to smile for his own. He refuses to look at it now, his awkward grinning lips the forefront of an even more awkward expression, guided by the photographer to smile! The phone continues ringing before Amin's picture drains of colour and his curt voicemail can be heard.
Detective Amin. Leave a message.
Ezriel's thumb hits retry without a second thought. Or a fourth.
"Stop calling," a voice mumbles from behind him, startling Ezriel enough to nearly lose his grasp on the device. He whips around to meet the gaze of a dreadfully unamused Amin, mirroring his photo.
"Where were you?"
Amin doesn't answer immediately, reaching out to hit the red end call symbol on Ezriel's phone, effectively dismissing his photo. "I made it. What happened?"
Ezriel frowns, because not only is Amin late, but he hasn't bothered to read the lengthy briefing he took the time to write, in the rain, as his trousers soaked his socks. When Ezriel turns to face the taller man and possibly give him a piece of his mind, he's met with tired eyes. Amin's piercings are missing and even his septum ring is flipped up and hidden beneath his nostrils. His shirt is loose, almost too big on him and his trousers appeared haphazardly thrown on. There's dotting bruises blooming subtly around his neck, creeping behind his ear and Ezriel is met with the distinct image of Amin in bed with a lover. Did his lover kiss him goodbye, watching as Amin is summoned to a crime scene at the godly hour of 3:00 am?
"You planning on answering me, Wang?"
Ezriel's gaze snaps up to face his partner, finding the tiredness in his eyes suddenly much more enjoyable.
"Double homicide," he says, turning away from Amin. His glasses slide down the bridge of his nose without his permission, but it's three in the morning and he's tired too. He makes his way past the police-imposed barricade, talking over his shoulder. Quiet foot falls behind him are the only signal that Amin is following close behind. "There was a call around 2:15 am, concerned neighbor."
The cop at the front acknowledges the two of them as they enter, and when they pass the door, the still world animates itself. Police officers move through and around the house, scattering about like bees and anyone not dressed in the traditional uniform were huddled together at the doorway leading into the kitchen.
Ezriel continues, leading them towards the small group. "Three gunshots were heard. Cops run in to find the husband, Mr. Jonathon Myers, found dead in the kitchen. He—"
"He was shot from behind."
"—was shot in the head, yeah. His wife, Mrs. Angelica Myers, was found in the bedroom, also shot in the head. We're still investigating the supposed third shot fired."
Amin doesn't reply as they make their way into the kitchen. The body of Jonathon Myers remains relatively undisturbed, his arm draped over his face, as if embarrassed with his lack of control in keeping his brain matter in his skull.
"The husband and wife were in two separate rooms," Amin states. "There doesn't look like any signs of a struggle."
"The cops were the one to burst open the door, but yeah, both bodies show no sign of struggle. Whatever happened was a surprise."
Amin glances around the kitchen, stopping at the body once more before making an exit. He's always had trouble with scenic violence and when Ezriel eventually finds him in the backyard with a water bottle in his hands, Amin looks worse than he did when he arrived.
"You haven't checked the upstairs scene."
"I'll look at the photos," Amin says.
"Too lazy to climb the stairs?"
"They won't find the third bullet case."
Ezriel kicks a loose patch of grass. It falls away, it's synthetic roots already withered away from the rain. "I figured as much," he says, touching at his pocket for his smokes. He finds the pack eventually and manages to wiggle one out and bring it to his lips.
Amin eyes him wearily. "Why do you still smoke that shit? Why not just get the implant?"
"I don't know," Ezriel sighs, glancing up. The sky is completely grey now and the smell in the air, despite the smog from the stick in his mouth, tells him it will open up soon. "It's a comfort."
"They were shot by someone they knew," Amin says, mirroring a gun with his fingers. He points at Ezriel.
The first couple of droplets fall, landing right on his glasses and blurring his vision. Amin's fingers twitch. Another lands on the tip of Ezriel's nose.


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