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Skip to comments.Obama apologizes for Muslim savagery and intolerance while American soldiers are killed
Posted on 02/23/2012 8:18:36 PM PST by forty_years
... Evidence so far indicates that no malice was intended in the Koran-burning at the [Afghan] air base, Doug Wilson, the Pentagon's assistant secretary for public affairs, said today.
"We do not believe that this was something where those involved intended to burn the Koran as a religious document,["] Wilson said. ...
"After 10 years, incidents such as this have been extremely rare," he said. "No matter how serious this was, no one should necessarily extrapolate a broader trend about how our armed forces in Afghanistan are poised to treat religious and cultural materials." ...
- Bloomberg, Feb 23, 2012
President Obama has completely lost it. His "perspective" is reversed -- upside down. Intolerant Muslim savages are again on a murderous rampage simply because some American kid accidentally burned a book. Remember Muslim madness over the silly Mohammed cartoons? A crazed Afghan killed two American soldiers today because of this non-"incident," and all's Barack Obama can do is apologize to whom; the Taliban? 1,883 American soldiers have been killed trying to bring civilization to Afghanistan. It is the Afghan president and civic groups who should be apologizing to the U.S. for their own barbarism and bigotry. The book which was burned was the Koran, but nonetheless, just a collection of paper pages. President Obama should be ashamed of his "apology."
Oh, ye of little (nonexistent) faith. Are your "Islamic" beliefs so shallow that you would once again commit murder because some icon or object is accidentally destroyed? People of true faith have the strength and courage to remain civilized in the face of any tribulation -- because their beliefs are rooted in their hearts, minds, and souls, and not dependent on mere objects. True believers are also unshaken by the acts of hooligans. Do these barbaric Afghans even know what they are rampaging about? Do they have any feelings of conscientiousness, forgiveness, and/or compassion? Do they only understand violence and hatred? You can't shake my faith by burning my flag or my Bible or my Constitution -- I'll only dig my heals in because my faith tells me that civilization and the pen are mightier than any sword.
In 2001, the Taliban terrorist group so popular among Afghans, destroyed, "all ancient sculptures. Explosives, tanks, and anti-aircraft weapons blew apart two colossal images of the Buddha in Bamiyan Province, 230 kilometers (150 miles) from the capital of Kabul." Buddha was the Prince of Peace. Just read his words. He never condoned violence or intolerance.
Afghanistan was the staging ground for the 9/11 atrocity where the Taliban gave safe haven to the evil al-Qaeda plotters. These Afghan terrorists have murdered thousands of innocents and are the ultimate misogynists: "No place has been more synonymous with oppression of women in recent history than Afghanistan under the Taliban..." They stoned a woman to death for "being seen out with a man."
To heck with Afghanistan and President Obama. If the Taliban hurt us or our friends, we can carpet bomb them from the air. President Obama should be voted out of office for his misjudgement and cowardice. Oh, by the way Mr. Obama, your "apology" will only encourage more violence: "Taliban leaders called on Afghans to ignore the apologies and step up attacks against Americans."
At some point we're going to find out after Obama leaves office that he is a muslim and has always been a muslim. He'll be like Jimmy Carter on steroids after all is said and done, going around the world hating America, Israel and promoting islamic hatred of non-muslims. Sane Americans will look back and wonder how the hell this evil, monster of a man ever became president.
Definitely a self-loathing Jimmy Carter II...
Obama the communist hates America and the freedom we have - he hates our Armed Forces - Obama is a closet Muslim and also a Christ rejecting communist liar and he is only interested in destroying America and our freedoms - he will be judged by the living God one day - and in 2012 he will be judged by Americans who will vote to rid us of this communist Christ rejecting Muslim.
People who knew him at Occidental College said he was a dedicated Marxist-Leninist.
I suspect he still is, and has used Muslims in order to do what the grifter does best: act as a confidence man.
Ya know, Barry, we're also sorry. We're sorry that a bunch of drunk, drugged, lazy, stupid idiots and morons elected you to the highest, most prestigious office this nation has.
But, even more, we're sorry that you are making a shambles of the country that I and my fellow Americans love and cherish and that you care so little for America and its honorable past, that you are making us a giant target for our enemies.
As a slightly off track comment, while all this chaos is going on, has anyone noticed that the MSM has completely forgotten that our supplies are still blocked by Pakistan and this administration has done squat.
I'm confused. I thought I heard on Rush today that according to Muslim laws, if a Koran has been written in, it must be burned. Seems to me the idiots that wrote in the Korans should be the ones to blame.
Something (or the whole story) isn't getting reported here, as usual.
I sent obama an email tonight telling him how embarrassed I am to have him as a commander in chief. I wonder if it will make it back to my chain of command?
I could just see him trying to retaliate — er, ah, throw a tantrum — getting your email. Not to worry. A lot of people will be dissing him for this gaff.
"We do not believe that this was something where those involved intended to burn the Koran as a religious document,["] Wilson said. ...
Wouldn't it have to be a religious document??
What it is, is a blueprint for hate oppression and death.
The US Govt, with all its political correctness, is the most pro-sharia institution that exists in the world. By slavishly following and attending to every radical Muslim sensitivity and grievance, they are doing more to promote the notion of the supremacy of Islam - more than Osama bin Laden ever hoped to achieve.
I predicted on this forum on Jan 20, 2009 that if re-elected, Obama would re-convert to Islam in his 2nd term.
But, even more, were sorry that you are making a shambles of the country that I and my fellow Americans love and cherish and that you care so little for America and its honorable past, that you are making us a giant target for our enemies.
The president who would be king
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KINGSTON — The rising opposition to Fortis's acquisition of Central Hudson came to a full boil Thursday, with one speaker after the next saying the takeover would harm workers, the environment and the public.
KINGSTON — The rising opposition to Fortis's acquisition of Central Hudson came to a full boil Thursday, with one speaker after the next saying the takeover would harm workers, the environment and the public.
"In my experience, Central Hudson is doing a good job," Jim Peppler of Saugerties told the presiding judge. "If it's not broken, then why fix it?"
The 95 people in City Hall worried Fortis would cut jobs, neglect renewable energy and not be subject to oversight.
All 19 speakers in the first 90 minutes opposed the deal, with many wanting testimony from company management and another chance to weigh in after state regulators make a recommendation on the acquisition.
The deal has encountered a groundswell of opposition in recent months. The Ulster County Legislature and five towns in the county recently passed resolutions opposing the deal.
"The more and more the public hears about this, the more opposition there's going to be," Ed Haffmans said.
Thursday's hearing attracted far more attention than one held in February, when 40 people showed up and 12 spoke.
Labor leaders continue to oppose the deal, since Fortis only promises to maintain current staffing levels for two years.
"Every other (utility) deal, the unions supported the merger," said Dan Duthie, adviser to the new anti-acquisition group Citizens for Local Power.
Several speakers said the deal would benefit upper management more than rank-and-file employees or the public.
In fact, the termination package for Central Hudson's top two executives — which could total $14.6 million — is larger than the economic development package proposed for the entire region, said Manna Jo Greene of Rosendale.
The benefit package includes no investment in sustainable energy, several speakers said, while Fortis has spoken favorably of natural-gas extraction.
Kalleigh McKenzie of Rosendale praised Central Hudson for its support during her 2012 home solar panel installation. Central Hudson offers more credits for renewable energy generation than any other utility in the state, and she fears Fortis won't keep that up.
Several speakers said Fortis could use the North American Free Trade Agreement to override the Public Service Commission's control, with Duthie saying Fortis has refused to cast aside its NAFTA rights.
But Central Hudson has insisted NAFTA does not undermine the PSC's authority, with the commission still regulating the utility post-acquisition.


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Pedestrian killed in traffic crash
A pedestrian died after a chain-reaction traffic crash in northwest Harris County early Sunday morning, officials said.
The two-vehicle crash happened about 5:20 a.m. Sunday in the 10400 block of Veterans Memorial Drive near Woodsdale Boulevard, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said the driver of a 2006 Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Veterans Memorial Drive when he failed to control his speed. He slammed into a 2005 F-150 pickup that was also traveling northbound on the road.
The force of the collision caused the pickup to veer from the road and onto the shoulder, where it hit the pedestrian. The pedestrian, whose name has not been released, died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
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Rafael Perez
Caracas, Venezuela
Class Year:
Prior Education:
Universidad Catolica Andres Bello. (J.D. Equivalent)
Universidad Central de Venezuela. Specialization in Administrative Law (thesis pending)
What I Did Before Law School:
Before coming to Penn Law, I was practicing law as the Assistant of the Attorney General of Chacao, the financial municipality of Caracas. I represented the municipality in real estate transactions as well as in constitutional and administrative litigation.
Why I Chose Penn Law:
I chose Penn Law for different reasons. First of all, the school has a strong tradition in Constitutional Law. Penn Law's first professor was James Wilson, one of the most prominent framers whose legal thoughts can be considered as one the cornerstones of American Law and his ideas are behind most of the current American constitutional law. Second, Penn Law offers a vast variety of courses and even gives you the opportunity to take Wharton courses, which serves to the important purpose of integrating law and other fields of study as finance and economics. Finally, the school is located in Philadelphia, the historical and exciting city where the Constitution was framed, located in the heart of the Northeast Coast between Washington D.C. and New York City.
My Best Experience at Penn Law:
I have only been in Penn Law for three months and so far my best experience was the first day of the summer program. I worked very hard to have the opportunity to study here and I had very high expectations of my classmates, my professors and the whole school. My expectations were completely fulfilled because everything was great, and it was a wonderful day.
Professor Who Influenced Me Most:
All my professors are great, but the one who has influenced me most is Professor Seth Kreimer because he takes everything to a deeper level and makes you think and doubt of even the more established legal principles and theories. In my opinion, Professor Kreimer makes sure you learn what I think are two of the most important lessons about law: 1) there is more than one correct answer to every single legal question; and 2) you can always find a deeper reasoning behind any legal statement.
My Favorite Course:
My favorite course is Constitutional Litigation. The course is intellectually challenging because every singe class takes you to a higher level of questioning and understanding. Moreover, when you take this course you have the opportunity to learn and apply principles of other courses such as American Civil Procedure, Federal Jurisdiction and Constitutional Law, which makes Constitutional Litigation even more interesting.
My Favorite Philadelphia Moment:
My favorite Philadelphia moment was when I watched the Phillies winning the World Series! They played so well for the entire season that they really deserved to win. The entire city was crazy and everyone was very happy.
What I'm Most Proud Of:
I really admire the environment that the Penn Law community has developed and how people get along with each other and how everyone is always willing to help. In my country, Ivy League Law Schools, in general, are famous for having a very competitive environment between students and for having faculty members who are not easily accessible. However, according to my experience at Penn Law, the generalization I just made is completely wrong because what I have found here is a very friendly environment among extremely brilliant students wanting to help each other. I have also found that the offices' doors are always open. Staff, professors and even the highest school's authorities are always willing to hear and teach you. I am very proud of being part of the Penn Law community.
My Extracurricular Activities at Penn Law:
There is a large list of different extracurricular activities at Penn Law. I belong to the Softball team, I have played with the soccer club, and both are fun because you get the chance to know people. Beside sports, I have joined the Latin American Law Students Association at Penn Law, which is great because we organize social events where we share the Latin American culture with everyone else. I have also participated in events organized by the International Law Organization, which is very interesting from my foreign legal background prospective. I teach Spanish in the language lunches and those are also great. I have a very good group of students who teach me a lot about their culture and legal background while they improve their Spanish skills.
My Favorite Place or Activity on the University Campus:
I love the Courtyard. No matter if it is a big event like a party, a barbecue, an informal meeting with a friend or just studying or having a coffee. The Courtyard offers the perfect environment. You have the trees and the grass surrounded by beautiful windows and lots of nice people.
Are there different Pro Bono programs at Penn Law?
Absolutely, Penn Law offers a wide variety of Pro Bono activities in many different areas, so every student is able to work for the community in the field of his or her interest.


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JMU Gives Back to the Harrisonburg Community
In support of Harrisonburg's Salvation Army food bank and the Brent Berry Food Drive, the 5th Annual JMU Diversity Council Food Drive is well underway. Students from the College of Business are encouraged to aid the Harrisonburg community by donating food items.
Thanks to the efforts of CoB Accounting professor and coordinator of JMU's participation in the Brent Berry Food Drive Dr. Chuck Baril, the food drive is set to be even more successful than last year. Baril explains, "Our CoB is being counted on. The shelves of the Salvation Army food bank are nearly bare, with food items expected to be exhausted within a week." This year, the donation goal is 5,000 food items, 1,000 more than last year's goal. Students from the College of Business aim to meet and hopefully exceed this goal.
JMU recognizes that donating food to local food banks is important, especially during this time of year. Harrisonburg's Salvation Army hopes to ensure that the holiday season is a joyous time of year for everyone living in Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas.
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The cafeteria which once stood on the east side of old Historical High School Apartments, is being torn down this week, and according to apartment manager Chris Andrews, the change is for the better.
"It had a lot of repair work needing to be done," he said. "It was built back in the 1960's so it has no historical value. We decided the best thing to do was to tear it down and make that area into a park for the residents who live here."
The HHSA was originally built in 1927 as Bastrop High School. Years after closing down, it stood empty and the weathering took its toll. Some of the local residents decided to make it their personal objective to save the building. After undergoing much needed renovations, the building reopened last year as apartments for elderly citizens.
The cafeteria was originally owned by the school board. Now owned by Bastrop Development Inc., the cafeteria is now under the care of the historical apartments at 715 Washington St.
Andrews said the structure was taking up space that could be used for a more productive cause.
"It will give the residents here a place to walk around outside and sit in the sun," he said. "We have plans in the future to put a gazebo out there and more landscaping."
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> The insatiable yearning...for long tresses
> Best friends forever? Uh-oh! Not so sure...
> Back to School
> Pride and Joy
> If I die, who will teach my daughters?
> Today's Wish...A Baby?
> Silent Heroes
> Who's at the door? Come on, quick!
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> Do I HAVE to brush my teeth?
> How about a shower today?
> The lonely tap with no friends
> Half Blood
> God made us Sisters, Hearts made us friends
> Now, THAT was a fun ride!
The pool in our building closes at 11am and Kat goes for a swim everyday (much against her wishes sometimes) during the summer break. The other day she was getting terribly late for the pool and after much agitation, grumbling and everything included I managed to send her down at 10:30am so she could have at least half hour swim imagine my bewilderment, my shock when she came back 5 minutes later saying she had forgotten her swim hat and could not jump into the pool without one as it would spoil her hair! HAIR?!
To aggravate an already delicate (at times, hilarious) situation, Kat is now obsessed with LONG hair. She stretches and pulls her hair down from under her ears every night (Kit might do a better job I say) hoping they will grow faster...I still prefer the short style so easy to maintain, no fuss at all...but thats me and I cannot impose my wishes on Kat and whenever I have tried, it has never worked :-(
Kats hair is not so straight like Pocahontas so we do have the occasional waves and layers to worry about which can be nuisance for anyone desperate for quick long hair (Can you imagine, she even suggested hair extensions once but judging from my glare and high pitched reaction, she immediately said it was a joke! Phew!), so I am not looking forward to school mornings when everything and I mean EVERYTHING needs to run smoothly, especially now that Kit needs to be ready for school too. (Oh! What an adventure this is going to turn out...)
Kit, who was always a great candidate for short hair who would slide easily in her Dora car and get a haircut while clapping her hands watching Dora or Max and Ruby is now adamant about long hair too! There was a time (not so long ago) when all 3 of us had identical French Bobs - then Kat left us to pursue her long hair dream and now Kit is abandoning me. On the brighter side, looking at the growing number of greys in mine and Papas hair, I could certainly use these hair savings towards covering those, dont you think :-)


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'Lords of the Bread and the Land,
Cruel and empty of heart,
Low at your footstool we stand,
We who are Slaves of the Mart!
Ye have conquer'd the Earth and the Sea;
In glory of purple and gold
Your Empire rolls onward, but we
Stand bleeding and bare as of old;
Ye have stolen the soil of our birth,
With the flesh of our bones ye are fed, —
Who made ye the Masters of Earth?
Answer, ye Lords of the Bread!'
And the Lords of the Bread replied:
'Hush, ye vain voices, be still!
With the God of the Strong for our guide
We have triumph'd and fatten'd our fill;
And lo! in our pride we upbuild
These Cities that look on the foam,
And the waves of the waters are stilled
And rock 'neath the grain-ships of Rome;
And from City to City march forth
Our legions with conquering tread:
Ye made us the Masters of Earth,
And the fulness thereof, and the Bread!'
Then answer'd the Slaves of the Mart:
'Even so! ye are great, ye are strong!
But wherefore, O cruel of heart,
Deny us our birthright so long!
We launch'd ye these ships on the waves,
We plough'd both theEarth and the Deep,
And all that we ask for, your Slaves,
Is tithe of the treasure ye keep.
Ye have stolen the soil of our birth,
Your beasts with our harvests are fed, —
We made ye the Masters of Earth,
And left ye the Lords of the Bread!'
The Lords of the Bread spoke again:
'Lo, this is the Law, — so take heed, —
Who gains shall inherit his gain,
Yea, he and his uttermost seed!
With the Sword of the Strong in our hand
We keep what was stolen of yore,
For lo! we inherit the Land,
And ye can inherit no more —
Behold we rejoice and make mirth,
Though the mouth of the fool gapes unfed,
For we are the Masters of Earth,
And the fulness thereof, and the Bread!'
Then answer'd the Slaves of the Mart:
'O traitors, O wolves in the fold,
The blood ye have wrung from the heart
Ye coin into drachmas of gold;
And the gold buys our sisters and wives,
And our children are sold for the same,
While ye stand on the wreck of our lives
Rejoicing, and trumpet your fame!
Accurst be this Land of our birth,
And woe to this Empire,' they said,
'If ye, the proud Masters of Earth,
Deny us our birthright of Bread!'
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The Norwood Scale | Where are you on the Norwood Scale Norwood 4?Norwood Scale Stages and Hair Loss Treatment
Hair loss is a major problem, which affects millions of people around the globe. There is no one is an exception and every person has gone through the period of hair loss at least once during their lifetime. Hair loss can be severe and even it can create larger and wider hairless spaces on our head. These types of male pattern baldness are affecting a wide variety of individuals.
The Norwood-Hamilton Scale also known simply as The Norwood Scale helps to categorize hair loss into various levels. The stages of the Norwood Scale and the associated treatment options are as follows.
Norwood 1
This is characterized by minimal hair loss along with the frontal hairline, especially in the forehead and on the temple.
A wise selection of the shampoo and conditioner is important and a Hair Transplant Procedure is an option at this point. It's also advised to discontinue the use of any other hair products such as hair gels, wax, coloring, and so on.
Norwood 2
Sage two is characterized by the hair loss on the frontal line along with the temporal areas take a triangular shape. Deepening of these areas can have a symmetrical or not symmetrical form of triangle. In this stage, deepening or baldness covers an area of not more than 2 cm from the front hairline. However, the hair recession causes less hair in the parietal region. Moreover, there is a clear differentiation between the density of hair on the frontal and on the temporal region.
This condition needs to be monitored and examined by a dermatologist. Do not try to be your own doctor. Shampoos with Minoxidil and Finasteride are highly useful. When selecting medications be sure to choose something FDA approved to limit side effects and protect your health. A Hair Transplant Procedure could also be conducted.
Norwood 3
This is the highest degree of hair loss in the alopecia region. One can observe deep frontal and temporal receding hairline and they are usually symmetrical and sparsely covered with hair. At this stage the deepening of the hair loss covers more than the 2 cm from the hairline. In addition, this is the first stage to show a significant amount of hair loss that obviously needs medical treatment.
Medications or a Hair Transplant Procedure can be options at this stage. Treatments are aimed at stopping continued hair loss and regrowing hair at the same time. The recommended medication combination at this stage is Minoxidil with Retin A which has a synergic effect on the Minoxidil and increases the effectiveness.
Norwood 4
The frontal and frontotemporal hair loss is more severe than in the previous stages. In addition, the parietal or the top most regions of the head show a partial or complete hair loss at this stage. Moreover, the hair on both sides of the head usually separates the frontal area and the crown show extensive hair loss.
This stage medication is normally a mix of Minoxidil and Retin. If those are not sufficient, the addition of Antiandrogens, Folligen, and Lamin Gel may be prescribed. A Hair Transplant Procedure is also a viable option.
Norwood 5
Crown area has a very narrow separation from the frontotemporal region. Meanwhile, the balding process covers a large area, resulting in a horseshoe shape instead of the triangular shape described on above stages.
At this stage, the hair loss is severe and therefore the combination medications can be effective. However, if there is no improvement your doctor might recommend a combination of Proscar and Spironolactone or a Hair Transplant Procedure.
Norwood 6
Hair separation between the crowns and the frontotemporal region is gone. The frontotemporal region merges with the crown area and shows the largest alopecia region.
The hair loss at this stage is extensive, hence, medications will have a limited effect. The choice of treatment at this stage are Low Level Laser Therapy or a Hair Transplant Procedure.
Norwood 7
The most severe form of male pattern baldness. In this stage there is total hair loss starting from the forehead and ending with the back of the head. Hair remains only on the side surfaces of the head (near the ears) and the lower borders goes near the neck for the occipital region.
The hair loss can lead to total hair loss. A Hair Transplant Procedure is the only option at this point.
* This article is for informational purposes only. You should consult with your doctor before beginning any treatments or taking medications.
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Male pattern baldness or Androgenic Alopecia is the type of the baldness affecting more than 70% of the men worldwide and 40% of the women. This is caused by the influence of the androgenic hormones. These hormones make the hair follicles to shrink, when this happens the nutrients cannot supply to the hair, hence, the hair follicles dies. This can be the fate of not just one hair, but for most of them when the hormones influence on them.
If you would like to see before and after hair transplant videos of actual patients just scroll down and select the Norwood Stage listings before. These are natural transplants and we have 100's of video for you to watch and learn about the Norwood-Hamilton Scale for male pattern baldness.
Why does our androgen cause Alopecia or baldness?
Under the action of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase detected in cells of our hair bulb and hair papilla, testosterone is converted into the more active hormone called 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Later, they act on the sensitive hair follicles and cause severe spasm of blood vessels, which causes the degeneration of follicles and leads to hair dystrophy. In fact, the hair on the head remains, but it is not fully-grown hair, but they forms short, thin and colorless, which are practically invisible, and they cannot cover the scalp, which shows us the picture of baldhead. The degenerated hair prematurely enters the telogen stage or the resting stage and they are not completed when they move on to the next stage. Therefore, the not fully-grown telogen age passes the hair to the next phase, which is the anagen, or the growth phase. Since the hairs in the telogen stage are almost dead, they can easily leave the skin during brushing, How washing and drying. In addition, the hair follicles become small and thus the hair loses its length and the thickness. The sensitivity of follicles to DHT is determined primarily by heredity. Tendency to hair loss in 73-75% of cases is inherited through the maternal line, 20% from the paternal line, and only 5-7% of the people experiences androgenic alopecia without any hereditary connection.
Moreover, the hair follicles that are sensitive to the DHT or 5-alpha-dihydroxytestosterone are situated in the frontal as well as on the parietal region. This area can be described as the androgens dependent zone. However, the hairs on the occipital and on the temporal region are not sensitive to the DHT or 5-alpha-dihydroxytestosterone. Hence, they are described as the androgens independent zone.
Generally, there is no difference we can see with the mechanism of the development of the androgenic alopecia in men and in women, but the development of the alopecia pattern is different. Men are usually susceptible to the frontal hair loss and then the alopecia spreads to the parietal or the top most regions of the head. However, this is not true for women; they start from the middle region or of the parietal region and then the baldness spread to the frontal part of the head. However, the alopecia spares the occipital and the temporal region.
The Norwood Hamilton Scale, otherwise known as the Norwood Loss Scale, is a widely used and accepted standard for classifying male pattern baldness and hair loss. The original Norwood Scale was created in the 1950s by Dr. James Hamilton with adjustments and revisions in the 1970's by Dr. O'Tar Norwood.
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At the Norwood 1 Stage there is very little to no visible signs of hair loss.
If you have a history of hair loss or male pattern baldness in your family its important to periodically monitor for indications of thinning hair or a receding hairline regardless of your current Norwood Scale classification. Identifying changes early on and implementing a preventive hair loss treatment can stabilize or slow your hair loss.
At the Norwood 2 Stage hair loss begins to become visible. Typically the hairline recession forms a triangular or wedge-shaped pattern in the temporal areas (front corners).
At the Norwood 3 Stage the hair loss pattern is a deepening of the triangular or wedge-shaped pattern in the temporal areas (front corners) as seen in Norwood 2. Often referred to as a "widows peak" the temporal areas (front corners) are barely covered or fully exposed with no hair growth.
At the Norwood 3 Vertex Stage the hair loss pattern is a deepening of the triangular or wedge-shaped pattern in the temporal areas (front corners) as seen in Norwood 2 in addition to the onset of hair loss in the vertex (crown). Often referred to as a "widows peak" the temporal areas (front corners) are barely covered or fully exposed with no hair growth combined with early hair thinning or hair loss in the vertex (crown).
At the Norwood 4 Stage recession of the triangular or wedge-shaped pattern in the temporal areas (front corners) becomes progressively severe as companied to Norwood 3 and a general recession occurs in the frontal region. Hair loss in the vertex (crown) increases to form a bald spot more with heightened definition over Norwood 3 Vertex. A thick brand or bridge of hair divides the temporal areas (front corners) and vertex (crown).
If you have a history of hair loss or male pattern baldness in your family its important to periodically monitor for indications of thinning hair or a receding hairline regardless of your current Norwood Scale classification. Identifying changes early on and implementing a preventive hair loss treatment can stabilize or slow your hair loss.
At the Norwood 5 Stage hair loss in the frontal areas, temporal areas (front corners), and vertex (crown) is enlarged compared to Norwood 4 and hair density is reduced. The brand or bridge of hair dividing the temporal areas (front corners) and vertex (crown) has narrowed and thinned.
At the Norwood 6 Stage the brand or bridge of hair dividing the frontal areas, temporal areas (front corners), and vertex (crown) in Norwood 5 has disappeared leaving some "peach fuzz" or a fully bald areas. A "horse shoe" pattern is formed by hair remaining on the back and sides.
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Art Exhibit Aids Children in Need
Top HeadlinesDate: March 30, 2011
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University student Ryan McCabe is painting with a purpose this semester. Ryan, a graphic design major, presented his BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition on Tuesday, March 22, at the Andrews University Smith Hall Gallery. The exhibit was called "The Least of These" and it sought to find sponsors for children in need around the globe. Sponsorships were made through Compassion International, a Christian child advocacy ministry that provides hope for youth in poverty.
Ryan painted 20 portraits of children for the event. Each was labeled as "high priority" by Compassion, meaning that he/she has been in need of sponsorship for over a year. At the exhibit, attendees could sign up to sponsor a child whose painting was on the wall. As an incentive, he promised sponsors they could keep the child's painting at the end of the event.
A sponsor himself, Ryan was inspired for the theme after hearing a chapel talk in January by professor Duffy Robbins of Eastern University.
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"He [Duffy Robbins] talked about his experience with sponsorship through Compassion, and I realized I'm actually in a position to sponsor a kid," says Ryan. "The reason I had become inspired to do that was because the idea had been presented in the right way. I wanted to present that same information in a way that would make people catch on to it, so even a group of college students would want to sponsor."
After careful planning and prayer, he contacted Compassion and asked for 20 more children's information packets. When he received their photos, he went to work, spending nearly four hours on each painting and building their wooden frames.
Ryan spent days before the event in constant prayer, hoping even ten children would receive a sponsor. Much to his amazement, an impressive crowd showed up for the exhibit, and each child received a sponsor in just 24 hours.
"It blew me away," says Ryan. "I was not expecting this kind of a reaction so immediate and visceral in the amount of people that showed up. I was hoping for the best, and it ended up being ten times better than what I was expecting."
Today, Compassion International helps more than one million children in 26 countries. The ministry was founded in 1952 and provides children in poverty with food, shelter, education and health care, as well as Christian training.
To learn more about Compassion International and/or to sponsor a child, visit www.compassion.com. Be sure to check out Ryan's website at www.ryanmccabedesign.com or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


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As a nurse at a Downey hospital, Darlene Andres spends her days caring for postpartum mothers and their newborn babies. Andres urges new moms to get the flu vaccine before leaving.
But Andres, 36, decided not to get the flu shot herself. Andres — a self-proclaimed "germ freak" — said she just washes her hands instead.
"I heard from a lot of co-workers on the floors that they were getting a lot of symptoms after getting the flu vaccine," she said. "I kind of got scared."
On Friday, public health officials warned that the flu wreaking havoc elsewhere has finally arrived in California and is now causing widespread hospitalizations across the state. The increase in illnesses so early could signal a worse flu season than in years past.


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Incident with young girl happened back in February
Police: Registered sex offender charged with sexual assault
Incident with young girl happened back in February
Police have arrested a Whitefield man who is being accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl at his apartment in February.
Michael Gibson, 43, allegedly fondled the girl while she was sitting on his bed watching television, according to officials.
Authorities said Gibson then threatened her he would do harm if she told anyone what happened.
Gibson has been indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, kidnapping and witness tampering.
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You know what I love most about the summer?
Dropping everything...and DayTripping with the kids (ironic, right?).
We pick an activity...and get out of Dodge...just thinking about ourselves, our adventure and our bonding time.
Recently, we headed to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, a special place for us...one that brings us back to the boys' toddler years, when we lived in Fairfield County and would visit often.
It's such a great place. The shark tank, the otters, the ray pool, the seals, the amazing meerkats...the boys, ages 8 and 10,...


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Ultra X3 600 watt Modular Review
With all that new hardware from the holidays coming so soon, you might be looking for a new power supply. But finding the ideal power supply isn't an easy task. What is the ideal power supply you may ask? The ideal power supply doesn't have fluctuating voltages, has enough wattage to completely support your rig, and it doesn't completely empty out your wallet. So where do we look to find a power supply that is tailored to these pre-defined specifications?
Let's see if the new Ultra X3 600watt Modular power supply has these attributes. It's nice that this Ultra X3 is a modular power supply. This means that you only plug in the cables you need to power your computer, which is vital for anyone looking to manage their cables and clean up their case, as it allows you to cut out the unnecessary cables. I know that I don't use anywhere near all of the cables in my current power supply, so it'll be exciting to see what this modular power supply can do in regards to cable management within my case. Join me as I thoroughly investigate this Ultra X3 Modular power supply.
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The Ultra X3 600watt Modular power supply comes packaged in a sealed black box that is sleeved by an outer layer which displays the basic information about the product. The top of this box opens up to give you a sneak-peak of the power supply and the cables.
Once you remove the shell, you'll be presented with a nice big black box. Inside, you'll find a small box resting on top of the Ultra X3 600watt Modular power supply. I was happy to see the Styrofoam securely bracing the X3 against any rough shipping.
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South African Government Council Praises OSS/KDE
The South African National Advisory Council on Innovation
The only other interesting part
"Nevertheless, there are already many open source office suites, such as KOffice, Gnome Office and OpenOffice/StarOffice, which already offer equivalent functionality and ease of use. Appendix A in [12] gives a detailed discussion of OSS alternatives to MS Office. Hence the significant obstacle to adoption of OSS desktops is neither technical nor is it any longer a matter of ease of use - it largely has to do with familiarity and to some extent compatibility."
By Someone at Thu, 2002/02/07 - 6:00am
Re: The only other interesting part
there is really no alternetives to MS office
By Andreas at Tue, 2002/02/12 - 6:00am
Re: The only other interesting part
LOL.LOL. Have you even tried anything else?????
By hakim at Wed, 2002/02/13 - 6:00am
using MS Word ?
Apparently, if you do "View Source" on http://www.naci.org.za/docs/opensource.html, it looks really like HTML document created using Microsoft Word.
By ariya at Fri, 2002/02/08 - 6:00am
Re: using MS Word ?
By domi at Fri, 2002/02/08 - 6:00am
Re: using MS Word ?
The guy is getting KDE translated into 11 new languages and maybe he's persuaded the most important African government to back opensource with KDE at the heart. That's enough street cred for me.
By Bill at Fri, 2002/02/08 - 6:00am
Re: using MS Word ?
It's great and all, but I'd like to see the results before I believe it. The SA goverment is not usually this nice to all its languages. Xhosa is the ruling partys language. If it isnt followed up they will let the program fade away. But still the gesture is apreciated, it's just that I've seen too much gestures and too little action.
By Kobus at Sun, 2002/02/10 - 6:00am
Re: using MS Word ?
I'm not familiar with the mechanics of i18n but if those figures can be taken at face value it looks like they are making good progress with Xhosa and starting Zulu.
By Bill at Sun, 2002/02/10 - 6:00am
Re: using MS Word ?
pleas i want to know important of ms-word in a desktop enviroment
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Put down your phones and drive.
That�s the message from Trooper J.D. Kirk of the N.C. Highway Patrol, who said he believes distracted driving is the main reason North Carolina was ranked 7th among the nation's worst drivers in a recent survey.
�If you�re thumbing on your phone or on your GPS and you look down for a second or two, that can cause you to run into the car in front of you,� Kirk said.
According to a survey conducted by the website Car Insurance Comparison, North Carolina is tied for 7th with Missouri for poor driving. In 2011, the last time Car Insurance Comparison conducted this survey, North Carolina was two spots outside of the top 10.
The data for the survey came from information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Motorists Association and Mothers Against Dunk Driving.
Though the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law banning texting and driving in 2009, Kirk said there�s still a problem with careless driving due to text messaging behind the wheel. North Carolina ranked among the bottom 10 in careless driving.
According to Kirk, enforcing texting and driving laws can be difficult since drivers are able to keep their phone below the line of sight.
�We�ve gone as far as putting (troopers) in plain clothes in unmarked vehicles to try and look out for it,� Kirk said. �Texting and driving is an ongoing problem we�re still fighting.�
Kirk says he felt disheartened when he heard about the survey�s results and says he feels drivers need to keep their heads clear in order to keep the roads clear of wrecks, especially with the distractions the holiday season offers.
�People have a lot on their minds, and they�re thinking about everything else besides what�s in front of them,� Kirk said. �They�re trying to get to a certain store before they sell out of something, and you�re not paying attention to the road. All it takes to get into a crash is one or two seconds of not paying attention.�
Beth Purcell with the Jacksonville Police Department said the more common causes of traffic problems in Jacksonville include speeding and failing to signal, a problem she believes can be solved with motorists remembering the Golden Rule.
�If you expect other people to obey the laws and drive safely, then so should you,� Purcell said.
For Giovani Benini, who has been living in Jacksonville for three years, distracted driving is his biggest pet peeve, as well as the most common thing he�s seen while driving around town. From what he�s observed, it�s also common household activities that are causing local drivers to keep their eyes off the road.
�I see people shaving and putting on makeup all the time when I�m driving,� Benini said. �It�s crazy and it�s irresponsible. I think we need to train people from the time they�re small children to stay focused on their driving.�
The state declined in all but two categories � fatalities per 100 million miles and tickets � since the 2011 survey. The biggest drop came in the careless driving category, where the state went from 31st to 44th.
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Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Sherman Oaks, CA- Fitness and Group Instructor Certification and Personal Training
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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI & Flint MI- Music Education, Dance , Vocal Performance, and Acting
Major studies and supplemental continued education in Health and Wellness, Nutritional implementation and lifestyle coaching.
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Though I am your teacher, instructor, coach and I am also a fellow performer. I understand that everyone learns differently and I try to take various approaches to help the student get the most out of each lesson. I encourage my students to be open and honest with me about each aspect or their lesson so that we can, together, tailor a lesson plan that best fits each individual.
I am also CPR/AED certified- this is just one way to make sure your child or you are safe while taking lessons while me.
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Lessons are designed to better the performances and techniques of a singer, dancer, or actor.
Techniques such as breathing, diction, pitch, tone, posture, rhythm, smoothness, and stage presence will be practiced. I do my best to develop lessons that are tailored to each student based on their individual needs. Lessons start simply with gentle vocal exercises based on humming and open vowel sounds. Each student can expect to be challenged through exciting a stimulating exercises. I also teach techniques to improve posture, poise and vocal performance. I enjoy using simple scales to improve pitch and volume while also working on clarifying the students voice. A students performance, whether they aspire to be a performer, teacher, or just enjoy performing should have a positive self portrait of themselves. We will work on building confidence so we as performers can take pride in ourselves and what we represent. My students are expected to practice outside of the lesson. I also encourage them to keep a practice journal of when and how long they have practiced. It helps the students to trouble shoot areas of their performance and take the opportunity to ask questions during the next lesson.
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I work from a loft apartment, consisting of an area next to computer with a home recording studio area for music and keyboard. There is also seating for parents if they desire to attend lessons.
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I highly suggest the student have their own keyboard/piano. I do have a keyboard and music along with theory books and lesson plans, but would expect a quiet work environment for the student to pay attention.
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In dance I am well educated in every area but my strengths include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Modern.
In vocal performance and technique: Opera, Musical theater, Lyric Soprano and Alto
Music: Classical, Contemporary, Rock, Pop, Christian, Country, R&B, Hip Hop
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Let's work a new monologue, prepare for an audition or scan some Shakespeare!
About Natalie
Note: I work as the program director for a park district in south Evanston and am required to have a federal background check on file. Please let me know if you would like a copy and I will happily forward it to you!
A bit about me:
I am a working Chicago actress originally from Indianapolis, IN. I graduated from Ball State University with a B.A. in Acting. For three years I lived in Los Angeles pursuing opportunities in film and television. I am a member of SAG/AFTRA and with the help of my agents and manager, I worked on many t.v. shows including Numbers, Commander and Chief and McBride (starring John Larroquette). After realizing how much I missed being on stage, I moved to New York City. I spent two years performing off Broadway before finally landing i
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YOU are excited, scared and most importantly READY TO DIVE IN!
I am here for YOU!
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I am extremely laid back and open to trying new things. In a lesson, you can expect to bravely explore the world of acting in a safe, nurturing environment. I believe in the "YES" philosophy- anything is possible and everything is valid in developing a creative life. There are no wrong answers! Just millions of GOOD questions. Acting is DOING and through trial error, anyone with the drive and determination can be a successful performer. I will instill the confidence and skills you need to take the next step in your acting career- whatever that may be!
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I have a growing library of books on acting, auditioning and play scripts. I am happy to loan you material and use any of my resources to further your learning.
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Shakespeare, Contemporary, Film, Dialects
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Natalie helped me with monologues for audition season this year and it's made all the difference! I feel more confident in the product I'm putting out there and more comfortable in the moment of the audition. She has a unique ability to be both creatively nurturing and extremely effective. She'll always be my go to acting coach!
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I have been involved in several productions, and have extensive acting experience. I am able to help my students study their characters, and realize a wide range of acting choices.
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I have a bachelors degree in biology with a minor in art. After graduating college, I was a full-time high school biology teacher, volleyball coach, and director of the school musical. As a high school teacher, I learned first hand the kind of pressure and expectat
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Voice lessons with me are fun and effective. You can expect to hear improved technique from day one, eventually reaching your long term goals. I begin every lesson aligning the students voice through various vocal warm ups and exercises. We then work together to pick repertoire that will suit the singer's voice and they will enjoy singing. During a lesson we will also cover performance presentation, acting, diction, rhythm, musicality, style, and interpretation.
During tutoring you can expect a personalized plan based on your goals and aspirations. Since every student is different you can be assured we will come up with a plan that is designed just for you. I am a laid back tutor but will be sure to get the most out of you after our time together. Most students see at least a one letter grade improvement. My main goal for every tutoring session is student learning and comprehension.
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All ages, beginners welcome! I am a drama teacher as well as voice instructor. Musical theatre my specialty. Improv comedy experience.
About Molly
What you get in voice lessons with me: laughter as you learn! I have learned solid classical vocal technique from the very best . I have trained with respected opera singers who have performed with companies such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as leaders in vocal pedagogy. I believe everyone deserves the same useful tools- no matter what it is you like to sing!
I am patient and customize each and every lesson. Need more time on ear training? No problem . How about beginning music theory? I can
I am also a drama teacher who has worked with groups as well as individuals. I love working with beginning acting students! I'll assist with monologue prep, improvisation, voice for the stage, body awareness, and more. I love being on stage and want you to see how fun it is to jump in and let go,too!
I am a constant student in the world of theatre. I am currently taking many courses with the Drama Teacher Academy, and just received a certificate for monologue work ! Currently studying more improv and musical theatre techniques. I want my students to have as many skills as possible, no matter where their love for theatre or music takes them.
If you're interested in beginner ear training or music theory, I'd love to help you with that as well. I present it in a no-nonsense and fun manner! I'll provide you with simple worksheets to increase your confidence in learning the language of music, as well as run you through increasingly challenging patterns and sight reading for the ear training. Don't be afraid: I make it easy and customize it all. I used to be scared of theory,too- so I know what works!
I have been singing for over 20 years. Performances with the Lira Ensemble and Opera on Tap Chicago, and in master classes with international opera stars Alan Held and Lorna Haywood. Coaching with Collaborative Works Chicago and Rossini Opera Festival. Additional studies in Rock Vocals, Voice Care, Improvisational Comedy, Holistic Voice, Acting, Foreign languages, Dalcroze, Speaking Voice for Singers, , Commercial Vocal Styles/Belting with Lisa Popeil, teacher mentoring workshop with Maestro David Jones. Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Additional workshops in Vocal Pedagogy with David Sabella-Mills, Dr. Karen Prokop, Melissa Cross (the queen of healthy scream technique!), Sheri Sanders Rock the Audition training), and Chicago Cabaret Professionals.
Certified CoreSinging Instructor- one of only a few in the U.S. trained by Meribeth Dayme, PhD, respected clinician and authority in vocal pedagogy and author of "The Singing Book".
Completed John Henny's New Science of Singing course as well as Nate Plummer's Musical Theater Coaching course. Currently taking Dr. Shannon Coates' "Vocal Instrument 101". I'm a student, too, and want to better serve my students by constant study.
My students do a variety of great things! One was a top 12 "American Idol" finalist. Current students perform in musicals, top rated choirs, and professional rock , jazz,and blues bands. Many have won awards for their singing at competitions such as NATS. Students of mine have also been accepted to prestigious performing arts high schools for both drama and music, as well as undergraduate music programs in the US and Europe.
Proud member of NATS and the Speakeasy Cooperative, a professional group of independent voice teachers.
I think if you can speak, you can sing. Everyone can and should sing! Don't let anything hold you back. I am a people person that is very passionate about music and singing, and want to be the teacher you'll trust with your voice. Come laugh and learn with me!
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I teach in person (Northwest Suburbs of Chicago) and online via Zoom, FaceTime or TakeLessons Classroom, of course!
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Sing and See Software. Additional materials I use: Funky n' Fun Vocal Exercises, Estelle Liebling Vocal Methods, Bona and Dannhauser for sight-reading, Full Voice workbooks for young and serious singers!
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Beginner vocalists! Very shy singers. Children, teens. Lapsed singers, and seniors. Experience in working with those with learning disabilities , special needs, and victims of abuse. Have also worked with the LGBTQ community and studied with experts in transgender voice .I also love to give workshops!
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Acting is not pretending. Acting is becoming! Let me show you how to embody a character and bring life to the roles you play. I have experience in both performance and directing and casting and I'm happy to share my skills with you!
About Kimberly
As a participant in All State choir in high school, the only female in the U-46 district to make District 9 state Jazz choir, and the recipient of over 20 awards for singing, I'm at a place where I can use my experiences to help you start your journey!
I've been singing and playing my instruments for all of my life. My talents have taken me across the United States and back, even singing the National Anthem on Fox for the World's Strongest Man competition.
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School of Steppenwolf Theater (actor's fellowship),
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With over 20 years of television, voice-over, film, stage, runway, voice, musical theater, modeling and 'live' hosting in the U.S. and Canada. John achieved success in Los Angeles landing roles on: Days Of Our Lives, General Hospital, Young & The Restless, Ocean's Thirteen, Meet Dave and many other shows! John C.
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While I am a highly trained singer that can sing anything: Pop, Rock, Church Songs, Broadway, Opera, etc. - I am NOT the best accompanist. As long as you are fine working on songs with a pre-recorded accompaniment track, or a capella - I'm the teacher for you!
I'm also lucky enough to be a successful working actor and have been a paid musical theatre performer in the Chicago-land area for the past 13 years. That being said, I will occasionally have auditions or rehearsals. Because of this, I try to keep my prices affordable in exchang
I'm also a former cast member of Walt Disney World and am a skilled puppeteer. I'm a funny / nerdy / silly teacher, so all levels of students will feel welcome. I look forward to teaching you! :)
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My approach to acting is using a more holistic method being connected in mind, body, and spirit. Also using techniques to enhance memorizing scripts, improvisation, and character analysis are part of the coaching experience. I've been trained in classical scene study, method acting, improv, and comedy. All levels are welcome!
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My name is Ny! Here to help you grow on your life's journey! My experience includes 15+ years in professional and community theatre projects. Also, I'm professionally trained singer in gospel, contemporary, and classical music for over 20 years.
Educational Background: B.A in Psychology, minor in theatre, training at Second City in scene study and improv.
My coaching style is a mixture of holistic and faith-based to connect mind, body, and spirit. Every day is a learning experience and another chance to follow your dreams! Let's continue to grow together. Looking forward to getting to know you!
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Want to hit the stage and be in the spotlight, but don't know where to begin? Feel like you know your casting "type", but want to expand your possibilities? Is performing Shakespeare your worst nightmare? No problem! Within no time at all, I'll make sure that you'd feel confident to rock an audition, know what to expect for a rehearsal process, and how to hone your craft so you'll be prepared for anything a director throws your way. I've studied firsthand with Shakespearean actors who've performed at the Globe Theatre, Musical Theatre performers from both Broadway and the West End, and some of the best improv performers America has to offer. We can figure out which acting approach works best for you, and how you can effectively expand your repertoire. Let's get to work!
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I've studied extensively with singing professionals, running the gamut. From members of the National Opera Association to certified Estill Method teachers to pop artists, I take my vast array of knowledge to make sure I find a method and practice that works best for YOU.
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Performing arts teachers are basically cheerleaders, therapists, and mentors all rolled into one; and I hope that I can be that for you! I love teaching because nothing is quite as exhilarating as seeing firsthand how much someone can improve in their skill. So if this sounds like a good fit for you, shoot me a message and let's see just how far you can go to improve yourself and achieve your goals!
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His service and dedication to arts in education has allowed him to instruct youth in many performance methods within various community programs including The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Chicago Public Schools Advanced Arts Education Program at Gallery 37, After School Matters, Upward Bound, Project CHANCE and the Boys and Girls Club of America. He has worked with Harran Production Foundation to produce "Do you know Your Human Rights" with students from the After School Matters Program at Gallery 37. The group has performed University of Chicago's Professor Emeritus Dr. Shakeela Hassan's poem; giving it sound, rhythm, and movement while presenting it at various events including Chicago Unity Month at Soldier's Field, CUSP Conference, and Chicago Sunday Evening Club's Greater Chicago Leadership Breakfast.
He is the Director of Theatre Arts and Co-Founder of the HHW School for the Performing Arts, Director of Programming at Lifevine Works. He currently teaches Oral Communication at Columbia College Chicago and has presently completed a book of scenes and monologues from the African American Christian experience entitled "LIFTED".
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Dad: US falsely charged man with al-Qaida tie
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) — A father said Tuesday that federal prosecutors have falsely accused his Pakistan-born son of planning to join an al-Qaida-linked militant group that was trying to topple Syria's Bashar Assad in that country's civil war.
Javed Sheikh rejected FBI statements that his 29-year-old son Basit Javed Sheikh was on his way to Lebanon, where he'd connect with members of the group Jabhat al-Nusra, when he was arrested at Raleigh's airport. The U.S. government considers the radical Islamic group a foreign terrorist organization
"These are false allegations," Javed Sheikh said in a brief telephone interview. "It's in the court and I hope they will justify the position and all these are false accusations. No reality in that."
Javed Sheikh says he has confidence that U.S. courts will handle the case fairly. Court documents describe Basit Sheikh as a Pakistan native with permanent, legal residency in the U.S.
Basit Sheikh was assigned two federal public defenders to represent him. They are unable to comment on Sheikh's behalf due to a rule established by local federal judges prohibiting them from discussing active cases, said Elizabeth Luck, a spokeswoman for the federal public defender's office in Raleigh.
Sheikh's case is at least the third this year in which the U.S. government has charged U.S. residents with providing material support to a terrorist group based on their alleged efforts to join Jabhat al-Nusrah.
Sheikh was assigned two federal public defenders to represent him and they did not return messages seeking comment Tuesday.
Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, an 18-year-old from suburban Chicago, was arrested in April at O'Hare International Airport as he prepared for the first leg of a trip to join the group, authorities say. The American-born Tounisi pleaded not guilty.
Sheikh told an FBI informant he was going to join Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria, where a 3-year-old civil war has killed more than 100,000 people, an FBI agent said in a sworn affidavit.
In August, Sheikh began an online relationship with an undercover FBI employee on a Facebook page promoting Islamic extremism, the affidavit said. Sheikh told the covert informant he had traveled to Turkey last year hoping to join the fight in Syria, but became dispirited by his experience with people who claimed to be part of the Free Syrian Army.
If convicted, Sheikh could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and fined $250,000.
In September, federal authorities in northern Virginia released a U.S. Army veteran accused of fighting alongside the jihadi group after a secret plea deal. Eric Harroun, 31, had faced up to life in prison. But defense lawyers argued there was confusion about which rebel group Harroun had joined, that Harroun traveled to Syria planning to fight with the Western-backed Free Syrian Army, and that fighting with the FSA was not a crime.
The Sheikh case points out the "hypocrisy" of prosecuting people who support an anti-Assad group the government judged as terrorists while the Obama administration favors other fighters in the same bloody conflict, said Jeff Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
The anti-Assad forces include some "that are out-and-out terrorist groups, that are designated by our state department as linked to al-Qaida. Some of them aren't," Addicott said. "The hypocrisy is that you're going to prosecute someone for taking up arms against the Assad regime that may simply be caught up and labeled as a member of one of these Islamic groups."
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Due to the winter weather system that moved through the St. Louis area Thursday night, Friday's NCAA Men's Soccer College Cup semifinal games have been postponed until Saturday, Dec. 2. The first game, featuring Virginia and UCLA, will now be played at 9 a.m. (PT) Saturday and will be televised live on ESPN2. Wake Forest and UC Santa Barbara will meet at 11:30 a.m. (PT), or 45 minutes following the first game, and can be seen on ESPNU on tape delay at 6:00 p.m. (PT).
The championship game is still scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 3, at 12 p.m. (PT), and will be shown live on ESPN2.
"The decision to postpone Friday's games was made in the interest of the health and safety of the student-athletes," said Noreen Morris, chairperson of the NCAA Men's Soccer Committee.
The weather system, which has gripped much of the central United States, dumped several inches of ice and snow in St. Louis late Thursday and into Friday morning. Saturday's forecast in St. Louis calls for sunny skies and 40-degree temperatures with light wind.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent what coach Mike Tomlin called "minor" surgery on Wednesday to deal with lingering discomfort in his right knee.
The 31-year-old Roethlisberger, who will miss next week's minicamp, is expected to return when Pittsburgh opens training camp in July.
"This surgery will have no long-term effects on his health," Tomlin said.
The surgery is the second one on Roethlisberger's right knee during his nine-year career. He missed four games in 2005 after having a similar procedure but came back to lead the Steelers to their fifth Super Bowl title.
Roethlisberger had been a full participant during organized team activities but was concerned enough about the knee that he brought it to the team's attention. Advisors suggested he have the surgery now to give him a clean bill of health when the season begins.
The two-time Super Bowl winner has dealt with a series of issues the last several years. He missed one game and was limited in several others with a right ankle injury in 2011 and sat out three games in 2012 with a cracked rib that was in danger of puncturing his aorta. He was in the middle of a career year at the time but wasn't the same when he came back as the Steelers fell to 8-8 and missed the playoffs.
Pittsburgh revamped the backup quarterback position during the offseason, letting Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch go in free agency. The Steelers signed Pittsburgh native Bruce Gradkowski in March and drafted record-setting Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones in the fourth round of the NFL draft. John Parker Wilson is also in the mix.
Gradkowski will work with the first team in Roethlisberger's place when the Steelers wrap up OTAs with a rare practice at Heinz Field on Thursday.


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Denver, Colo., Mar 7, 2013 / 02:07 am (CNA).- The recent explosion of success in using adult stem cells to treat and cure diseases marks a shift in the medical field by making it unnecessary to use controversial embryonic stem cells, said Dr. Robin Smith.
"These cells are impacting many peoples' lives who are treated in a clinical trial, and as they become standard in care...it will become part of modern medicine," the president of the Stem for Life Foundation told CNA March 6.
"There's a paradigm shift in medicine now, using cell therapy to treat diseases, and it's just a very exciting time in medicine."
Smith, along with Monsignor Tomasz Trafny and Max Gomez, is co-author of "The Healing Cell," a new book that presents the many ways in which adult stem cell therapies are being used in regenerative medicine.
"The Healing Cell" is the fruit of collaboration between the Stem for Life Foundation and the Pontifical Council for Culture. In Nov. 2011, the two organizations held a conference at the Vatican promoting adult stem cell research.
Adult stem cells are taken from a person's existing stem cells or from the placenta or umbilical cord at birth. Smith said they are found throughout the body in all our tissues, including bone marrow, fat, and teeth. They can be extracted with a needle, or a patient can be given a medication which causes stem cells in bone marrow to migrate into the blood stream.
Stem cells are incredibly versatile, and can grow just about any other kind of cell. Stem cell treatments cause stem cells to get to an area of the body damaged by trauma or aging, where they can repair or regrow damaged tissue, restoring function.
"Today there are 4,300 adult stem cell trials, and there are over 70 diseases where adult stem cell therapies are part of clinical care," Smith said.
"These clinical trials are looking at taking the cells from the body and doing something with them. So for example, to take a bladder cell, put it on a matrix outside the body, and create a bladder, and put that bladder back in."
Smith said it is "very exciting to see a new bladder being created from a single cell."
While stem cells from human embryos have failed to create any significant cures or treatments, adult stem cells are successfully being used to fight chronic disease and an array of disorders.
In 2012, Sir Gurdon and Dr. Shinya Yamanaka won a Nobel Peace Prize for demonstrating that adult skin cells can be "reprogramed" to become "embryonic-like" cells, giving them huge therapeutic potential.
And because adult stem cells can be taken from the patient whom they will treat, there are no concerns about rejection of the cells by the body, Smith added.
The success of adult stem cells has been so great that there is no reason to continue embryonic stem cell research, which necessarily involves the destruction of a human person, she argued, noting that there are 4,300 adult stem cell trials currently underway, but only 26 embryonic stem cell trials.
The most mature advances in adult stem cell therapies are in cardiovascular disease, Smith said. Injecting stem cells into the heart of people who have had heart attacks has stimulated the heart to repair itself.
There is also "very exciting data in wound repair, bone healing, advances for vision and certainly organ repair." Adult stem cell therapies are also being used to treat diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's disease, autoimmune disorders, and other health issues, all of which are discussed in "The Healing Cell."
"The Healing Cell" will be published on April 2 and is available for pre-order at stemforlife.org. The first edition of the book was presented to former Pope Benedict XVI in June, and it includes his address to the participants at the Nov. 2011 adult stem cell conference.
The book also includes a foreword by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, who was president of the Pontifical Council for Culture under Benedict.
Msgr. Trafny, head of the Pontifical Council for Culture's Science and Faith department, told CNA that his office aims to show people that "there is a possibility to embrace well performed research...and to do so in peace with your conscience."
"So there's no opposition, no need to make a choice, between science and faith," he said, explaining that the Church embraces adult stem cell therapy because does not destroy a human life and therefore represents no violation of ethical norms or religious belief.
The pontifical council wants to "show that there is hope, especially for those who are affected by degenerative diseases and who desperately need help," said the monsignor.
He added that his office explores the advances in science "that will substantially change the future of society, and regenerative medicine is one of them."
"Being part of the discussion and research is part of the Church's mission, to help those who suffer, to assist them, and to find the best solution for their illness."
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Grinch Post: When is a Honey Crisp not a Honey Crisp?
You see, I have spent at least two Saturdays this fall standing near someone pouring samples of Crispin ciders at area liquor stores, and she was telling people that the cider was made from honeycrisp apples. So of course I wrote a comment on Leah's post saying that she was wrong and Chicagoist was right.
Turns out I was wrong and she was right, despite what the marketing rep I had spent time with had said (repeatedly) to consumers.
Is it just me, or does it seem disingenuous to label a cider "honey crisp" when it's not made with the uber-popular honeycrisp apple? At a minimum, it's capitalizing on the honeycrisp craze.
According to their marketing rep's comments on Leah's post, it is made with honey, and their name is Crispin, so hey, there's honey crisp. And they point to the distinction between the apple name "Honeycrisp" and their name "Honey Crisp." Reminds me a little of Clinton's "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is."
I do like the Crispin ciders quite a bit, and in fact have enjoyed several 4-packs over the last few months with friends and family. Right now, though, I like them a little less. And I don't get the whole pour it over ice thing, but hey that's me.
11 comments:
- Leah A. Zeldes said...
It just goes to show that you have to take marketing with a grain of ... well, a shakerful of salt.
- December 22, 2009 at 1:08 PM
- Chuck Cowdery said...
It's the sort of thing that gives marketing a bad name. That's not good marketing. It's stupid marketing and makes me wary of that producer.
- December 23, 2009 at 12:23 AM
- ~Sonja~ said...
Hi Chuck, I agree with you - it leaves me with a bad impression, that's for sure.
- December 23, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Well Happy Holidays everyone. This is Joe Heron from Crispin.
Honestly at worst our name might be construed as a homage to the world's best dessert apple - the Honeycrisp.
But the truth is that on every label we say "...using a premium apple juice BLEND, not from concentrate,..". We have no disingenuous intent, we loved the combination of Honey with Crisp (which is why we are called Crispin).
Just for everyone's interest - we did actually try ferment apple wine using the Honeycrisp apple, unfortunately the apple's formidable delicious eating quality does not translate to great apple wine - too little acid and too much sugar makes for a "sour candy" tasting apple wine, anything but crisp.
Anyway thanks for the kind words about Crispin, albeit as you smacked us around a bit!
Stay well, be well, go well. Here's to 2010.
- December 27, 2009 at 1:49 PM
PS: Thanks for letting us know that the sampler was incorrectly communicating that Honey Crisp was made from Honeycrisp apples, we will communicate with the team immediately. JOE
- December 27, 2009 at 1:56 PM
- ~Sonja~ said...
Thanks for the comments, Joe. I feel I must point out that the term "honey crisp" is more prominent on the label than anything about what goes into the cider, and the liquor stores where I have seen it only point out that it is "honeycrisp cider." So the misimpression is certainly not mine alone, and may have been actively communicated, at least here in Chicago.
- December 27, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Sonja, it is Crispin Honey Crisp, like Crispin Brut or Crispin Original. We like the name for the reasons stated, and using honey in hard cider (not mead) is a truly unique style, a US style (so we can be proud of that at least).
Any way it's just cool that people are talking about cider, the forgotten American beverage, just in a nascent renaissance.
We have something very very cool coming out in the next few months. And although it's name is also a homage of sorts - it's not an apple!
Here's an interesting fact - Crispin is also an apple, the Mutsu. Thank goodness no one is killing us on that one, we had no idea there was an apple called the Crispin (or that there was an actual Saint Crispin).
- December 27, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- Slow said...
Taking a look back at the label, I would think the drink was made from honey crisp apples. I appreciate Cider Joe's responses here, but it doesn't change that the marketing is misleading - intentional or not.
On a lighter not, ain't it great that the conversation is about the marketing? It used to be hard to find much in the way of quality beverages. Now almost all market segments are taken care of.
- December 28, 2009 at 3:41 PM
- Tekstone said...
Hi Sonja & Happy New Year!
This thread reminds me of the controversy surrounding VeeV acai spirit/liqueur. their reps claim it is made with organic grains and fruits (even though it is NOT certified organic), but others in the industry say otherwise.
Do you (or does anyone else) know the truth?
- January 1, 2010 at 2:53 PM
- ~Sonja~ said...
Hi Tekstone,
Happy new year to you as well! I do not know much about how VeeV is made, so I can't respond. Given that, I forwarded your comment to one of the founders of VeeV - we'll see if he cares to clarify, and I'll ask our local rep as well. Cheers.
- January 2, 2010 at 10:29 AM
- ~Sonja~ said...
Hi again Tekstone. Here is the reply I received from Courtney Reum, one of the founders of Veev, which he sent to me by email this evening:
"Thanks for your inquiry Tekstone. As the founder of VeeV, we always try to be transparent with our loyal consumers. Things are changing every day on our end, but you are correct that we are not currently USDA certified organic. As such, I would hope that no one affiliated with VeeV would make the claim that we are officially certified but we do stand behind our product's claim as the preeminent eco-friendly spirit in the industry, which is certainly up for debate but I would happily discuss with anyone. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me directly through Sonja, thanks"
If you'd like to correspond further, please reply here or send me an email and I'll put you in touch with Courtney.
- January 13, 2010 at 10:12 PM