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You are a correctional officer at a maximum security state penitentiary. The facility houses 1,200 inmates on average, with convictions for a variety of violent and/or drug related felonies.
There is a local reporter who has a significant interest in the daily operations of your facility as a result of complaints lodged by the family members of certain members of the population. The complaints are similar in nature: certain inmates at your facility are being raped on a regular basis with very little or nothing being done to prevent these assaults, even in cases where officers are in the area where the assaults are occurring.
The warden tells the staff that something has to be done about this because he doesn’t like the attention being paid to the facility. He states that he doesn’t really care what happens to a convict – they’re convicts after all, but we can’t deal with the negative publicity and the potential lawsuits, so he needs you all to ensure you understand and carry out the policies on inmate sexual activity.
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
What do you think are some of the ethical issues involved in inmate sexual activity? Explain.
What are the possible consequences of not addressing these issues? Explain.
How should correctional facilities prevent rapes from occurring?
Correctional Compliance- the PREA. An article about Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance. |
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Exploring The Future
Backlighting Your Future in a Nutshell
(Julian Gresser & Dr. Elspeth McAdam)
Dreaming Your Future
- Make a list of what you believe are your most important skills, talents, life experience, contacts and other resources.
- Now find a comfortable quiet and safe place where you allow yourself the time to dream or day dream tell your story; a sacred space for you, a protected place of peace and ease.
- Now allow yourself to dream what life you are living in 10 -15 years from now, do not problem solve, just dream. Dream a life where— your full creative potential, your creative work, based on your skills, talents, experience, etc. is now flourishing in full bloom in the world—where you have realized A More Abundant Life, as you define it. Just live in this dream for a while as if it is now 15 or so years hence, for example, 2030. Talk as if it were the present.
- In this exercise drop all assumptions fed to you by the Voice of Judgment. Allow yourself this freedom, if only for a little while. If you hear a voice saying, “Yeah, that sounds nice, BUT….” gently glide past the BUT….here it is not your ally.
- As you finish this dream, feel how it fits for you. If any part does not fit or feels uncomfortable – just drop it, discard it and dream again. Dreams are transitory, are metaphors and can be picked up and dropped again. Have at least 6 dreams allowing some to fade and others take prominence at different times.
- Once you have several created several dream stories, and they shimmer with clarity and color in your mind’s eye, you can begin the process of Backlighting.
- This is a method of tracing the steps backward from your Dream Futures to the Present. Doing it this way you are always successful.
- Explore how you actually were able to accomplish the extraordinary dreams you have just realized in the precise sequence that has enabled these miraculous events to come about, but in reverse order. For example, ask your self, relying on Brush (Interrogatory) Questions, such as: How was I able to accomplish this? What did I do a year ago to enable this to happen? then, right before that? Next, What was the sequence of preceding events? Who helped me most? Who did I talk to? What did they do? What was the secret to my success? Who were my allies on the way? What were the most helpful things they did? What resources and talents have proved most valuable on my journey? In What specific ways? How did this all come about? As you get close to the real present, ask more detailed questions. When you had this dream 15 years ago, who was the first person who helped you? What did they do? Who or what did they introduce you to? Who else got involved? And so forth.
- Pay attention to your inner voice. Be kind and gentle when you speak with yourself. You are simply curious. You are an explorer. The voice belongs to a deep part of you. The art of questioning is a technique called “appreciative inquiry.”
- It is often valuable to join with a friend and explore each other’s dreams, inquiring appreciatively into the details of the dreams and back lighting..
- Once you have your story or stories composed it is useful to write them down. You may want to identify key ideas, metaphors, images, phrases, or themes that keep occurring in your narrative. If you wish, you can send them in to www.explorersworld.com, and the Explorer’s World Smart Engine will then provide supportive feedback for your journey.
- At times magical signs and signals will come to you, unannounced. A dream, a communication from an old friend, a chance discovery, a new opportunity. This is part of the fun of it. Have fun tracing this feedback with Your Personal Gyroscope.
- Dr. Elspeth McAdam, M.D. is an English psychiatrist who was raised in Uganda where her father also a physician for a period served as Idi Amin’s personal doctor. Trained at Cambridge University in England, Dr. McAdam gave up her medical career to initiate a consulting practice. She spends her time assisting companies, organizations, and especially impoverished communities in poor countries to articulate and realize their highest dreams. Dr. McAdam is a pioneer of the Backlighting methodology.
- Excerpt from © Julian Gresser, Piloting Through Chaos—The Explorer’s Mind Bridge 21 Press (2013), March 2013, All rights reserved.
Scenario Planning, Day-Dreaming, Appreciative Inquiry and Backlighting the Future
In scenario planning a group of analysts develops game-like simulations of possible futures based on various indicators. The method combines many factors in complex, non-linear ways often to produce surprising results. Scenario planners search for novel insights about the future, deep shifts in value, and disruptive inventions, and then by deploying systems-thinking they produce plausible story lines. Scenario planning is currently used in a wide variety of military and corporate settings.
A more imaginative, although far less well documented, strategy is the methodology developed by my friend, Dr. Elspeth McAdam. Dr. McAdam is a professionally trained psychiatrist with a medical degree from Cambridge University who grew up in Africa. She spends her time in retirement working with street children, who are often using drugs, and people living with HIV in East and Southern Africa, as well as other communities around the world.
Her technique involves exploring the Future by day-dreaming it and then by “backlighting” (dreaming from a desired future backwards, through a process similar to “appreciative inquiry”). Appreciative inquiry (AI) was pioneered by D.L. Cooperrider and S. Shravista in the 1990s. AI looks for the very best of what is and explores what makes this possible, and also seeks to identify the skills and abilities people have that have not been named or recognized before. Elspeth asks her clients to write them all down as she believes this is how identity gets created and expanded.
The American educational philosopher, John Dewey, suggested that identity is actually created through the identifying of abilities, skills and resources. Elspeth encourages her clients to dream future scenarios in which their capabilities are now fully and successfully embodied. “We are not interested in being realistic,” she observes, “but rather in tuning into the creative grammars that dreaming conversations will bring forth….. We find that the dreaming conversation itself creates the means whereby we become the things that we dream.” Once inside, Dr. McAdam’s dreaming process is very close, if not identical to, creative reverie, as described in the section on discovery engineering, enhanced by AI which itself closely resembles the Art of the Question. Dr.McAdam’s work with communities grows directly out of her family therapy work with sexually abused children for which she has become prominent. Based on a large data base on therapeutic cases spanning over thirty years, she has extrapolated her findings to applying creative dreaming, AI, and enhanced performance to communities around the world. She has lectured widely on this subject both in Europe and the U.S. She has also applied her methods to the design of new educational learning models working with schools in Denmark and Sweden.
Her language switches to a future/present, and the details in painting the dream are the secret: How are you able to do this? With which colleagues are you collaborating? What gave you the idea to do it this way? How are you feeling about this situation? The story line, its metaphors and grammar are all important. “There is an ocean of meaning in a drop of grammar.” She quotes Wittgenstein. The mood, context, and emotions all color the portrait.
After these embodied futures are vividly displayed, Dr. McAdam guides her clients back in reverse order to the Present. It is very helpful to do this with a partner. The backlighting sequence is also managed in a dream-like state. She works with her subjects to trace back, step-by-step, right up to the Present, the specific and critical milestones that enabled them to realize their emerging Future. At each stage they are re-living in the future/present in the precise details of what is happening: “What is the closest point before you arrived at success?” What happened before that?” “What challenges are you overcoming?” How are you doing that? Who, where, when, what, why, how,..?
The details limn the picture, the road map, indelibly in the brain. Many of the young people she works with in the shantis of South Africa went on to realize their dreams, especially the King of Thieves, as he was proud to call himself along with his merry band.
The King of Thieves, with Dr. McAdam’s assistance, developed not simply a vision, but also a living plan–we might conjecture a neuro-pathway, fueled by creative emotions and energy, which altered the probabilities of the venture. And that, based on our earlier summary of neuro-plasticity, is perhaps the secret to Dr. McAdam’s success.The Future, like the Past, becomes part of the practice of the Present, not in some vague ethereal way, but right at hand, inside our living brains. By focusing and emphasizing what is good and working well in her collaborators, and encouraging them to dream more fulfilled and happier lives, Dr. McAdam effectively sidesteps the ethical concerns that some will have with cold techniques associated with manipulating or engineering the future. The Explorer’s Mind is ultimately about living fully in this precious present moment which can encompass all that we dream or imagine, and even worlds more wonderful and strange than any of us today can suppose. |
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San Dimas (Spanish for “Saint Dismas”)
is a city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 34,924. It historically took its say from San Dimas Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains above the northern section of present-day San Dimas.
San Dimas is bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains range to the north, Glendora and Covina to the west, La Verne to its north and east side, Pomona to its south and east side, Walnut and the unincorporated community of Ramona to the southwest, and the unincorporated community of West San Dimas, which is an enclave in the southwestern share of the city.
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In this episode, Drs. Ryan Martin and Chuck Rybak, talk with Sociologist, Dr. Andrew Austin, about the complicated relationship between capitalism and violence.
Episode Guest: Dr. Andrew Austin
Andrew Austin is Associate Professor and Chair of Democracy and Justice Studies and Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He teaches courses in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Sociology. His areas of teaching and research are crime and justice issues, political economy, and race and ethnic relations. |
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Cornell University Mid-Hudson Alumni Association: Zinck’s Night
October 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm
Salt Point, NY
International Spirit of Zinck’s Night is Cornell’s world-wide, annual social event, founded in honor of Ithaca saloonkeeper Theodore Zinck, held the third Thursday of October.
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Key macro risks for bond portfolios in 2020
Markets will always be vulnerable to the “unknown unknowns,” the risks we don’t know we are unaware of. There are also the “known unknowns”—risks to which we can apply judgement and analysis in assessing the likelihood of particular outcomes and their ramifications. Last year, the main macro concerns for fixed income markets were intensifying trade wars, a hard Brexit, and an EU economic growth slowdown, some of which materialized. Below is an outline of some of the known unknowns we believe fixed income investors should be focusing on this year.
Slowdown in emerging markets and China: Coronavirus and trade war
Although concerns around emerging markets were related to the escalation of trade wars last year, the coronavirus is now at the forefront of investors’ minds. Its impact on China’s growth through 2020 could be significant. Some analysts are forecasting zero or even negative growth for the first quarter and the timing and speed of a growth rebound in subsequent quarters remains uncertain. Data availability adds to the uncertainty around the scale of the issues and therefore the inability to evaluate the virus’s repercussions. The risk of a trade war reescalation should also not be ignored, despite this year’s U.S. presidential election and the implementation of the so-called “Phase 1” trade deal.
The impact of China’s slowdown on the global economy will likely be larger than that of the SARS epidemic of 2003, given China’s growing share of global GDP (currently about 20%, based on purchasing power parity. Globally, the world is still in a slow growth, low inflation environment and the green shoots of growth seen toward the end of 2019 remain fragile and survey-based. Any reescalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and China or the U.S. and Europe could push global growth toward a sharp slowdown. If such risks were to materialize, major central banks would have little ammunition to ease—particularly the ECB, which has already pushed rates into deep negative territory.
While global growth continues to be slow, we see signs of inflation picking up in some emerging markets. We have seen an increase in inflation in China, India and Poland, mainly driven by an increase in food prices. Market participants don’t consider developed market inflation to be a material risk partly due to other items, such as global recession, growth slow down etc., and given historically low breakeven inflation (The EU five-year breakeven inflation rate is currently at 1.21%, a historical low). However any increase could easily surprise the market and make an inflation shock a reality.
U.S. presidential elections: Market-unfriendly results?
One of the biggest risks that could catalyze a correction would be if a corporate-unfriendly candidate gains momentum. We will be watching the results of Super Tuesday on March 3. So far, after the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, Democratic presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg are pretty close. We expect a risk-on scenario if the most market friendly candidate wins while we expect a risk-off scenario in the event that a non-market friendly candidate wins.
Despite the UK’s departure from the EU at the end of January 2020, there is still no certainty on a transition deal that would give the market more visibility out to 2021. It is difficult to forecast how Gilts would trade in the event that no UK-EU transitional trade deals were reached and if UK economic data weakened. Would there be a traditional risk off reaction, with lower yields in the short term—or would concerns about UK credit risks drive yields significantly higher for the medium term?
It is reasonable to assume that political risk will be a market issue again this year. Instability in Iran and the Middle East remains a risk as do North Korea’s potential nuclear capabilities. Social unrest in Latin America, particularly in Chile and Ecuador, remains a tail risk that could put pressure on oil prices and the bond market. Political rebellion and social unrest can also be seen in political upheaval in the Catalonia region of Spain and more recently in Hong Kong.
Significant fiscal policy
Momentum is toward more fiscal easing globally; over time this could drive yields higher, given greater bond supply and support for growth. We expect to see moderate fiscal easing in the eurozone, especially in Germany, with increased investment in the green sector. We could also see more fiscal spending in other areas of the EU, though it is currently uncoordinated and tentative. In the U.S., if the next president wins on a strong mandate with a majority in both houses of Congress, we could see another fiscal package implemented in 2021 that would likely give a boost to the U.S. economy. We also anticipate stronger fiscal support for growth in China, especially in the form of medical investment to contain the coronavirus epidemic.
EU political risk
Following the UK’s exit from the EU, the risk is that any other EU country could decide to take the same path; that raises the question of the likelihood of a potential eurozone breakup. In addition, market participants should closely monitor the risk that spreads on bonds of countries on Europe’s periphery could widen.
How to understand and measure climate risks on fixed income portfolios is evolving, but risks can be split broadly into physical and transition risks—meaning impacts on companies’ assets from adverse climate events—and risks from policy and consumer responses to climate change. For investors, factoring climate risks into fundamental credit analysis of various industrial sectors is critical. In 2020, it will be important to monitor closely any sectoral impacts from the European Green Deal set out in December 2019 and the subsequent European Climate Law expected to be passed in March.
In evolving markets, it is important that client portfolios are stress-tested for a variety of outcomes and scenarios. We’ve highlighted some of the “known unknowns” that we are focusing on. There will be many views about their likelihood and impact. The table below shows our view of possible market reactions.
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In light of the ongoing crypto-winter, 46% of adult cryptocurrency users in the United States are reporting lower than expected returns on their investments. This, according to a Pew Research Centre survey. 6,000 randomly selected individuals from around the United States took part in the same by completing self-administered online questionnaires.
Only 15% of those asked claimed their cryptocurrency investments had performed better than expected in the survey. Most of the respondents who said they had invested in cryptos reported seeing poorer returns than anticipated. Approximately 31% of respondents claimed it was “roughly what they expected,”
The purpose of people’s cryptocurrency investments is another topic covered in the latest study. About three-quarters of the 16% of Americans who claim to have ever traded, invested in, or utilized a cryptocurrency indicate that one major or minor motivation is because they seek an alternative form of investing (78%) or think it is a successful way to make money (75%).
According to 54% of respondents, the ease of entry into cryptos, compared to other investment options, is at least a minor factor. Smaller percentages cite wanting to be a part of a community (33%) and being more confident in cryptocurrencies (39%) as at least secondary reasons for investing. People over 50 had the greatest sample size, and more than half of the responders were women.
The nation saw a huge increase in cryptocurrency adopters in 2021 when the market was at its peak. Soon after, however, the market crashed. This may be the reason behind the huge number of disgruntled cryptocurrency investors.
Bitcoin hit its all-time high of approximately $67,582 on 8 November 2021. It was the year when roughly 70% of cryptocurrency investors in the U.S. began buying into the asset class.
Additionally, fresh information from Arcane Research indicates that American traders are the most active players in the cryptocurrency market.
According to a separate survey by deVere Group, nearly half of its global clientele of Baby Boomers and Generation X clients already possess cryptocurrencies or have plans to do so before the end of 2022.
Most people who were born between 1965 and 1980, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, are investing as “part of a comprehensive retirement planning approach.”
So, why are the sentiments down?
There are a couple of reasons why Americans feel this way. Bitcoin fell the most in two months, dropping in step with traditional markets as concerns about the Federal Reserve and other central banks stepping up their efforts to combat inflation returned.
According to Coinglass, margin calls forced cryptocurrency dealers to liquidate leveraged wagers totaling $600 million. According to Oanda analyst Craig Erlam, “the crypto winter may not be over yet,” with a decline below $20,000 being feasible.
Popular crypto-exchanges in the U.S are also taking the heat of the bear market. Coinbase (COIN) shares fell by almost 7% to $77.81 a few days back. MicroStrategy (MSTR), a software business that holds a significant amount of Bitcoin, saw a decline of 8.2% to $297.68.
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The Special Envoy for Women and Children with support from UNICEF Belize launched the publication, “Having Fun with Rights: A Children’s Rights Activity Book”, at the Bliss Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, February 25, 2016.
The book targets children aged 8-11 years old and is designed to make the teaching of children’s rights more interactive and enjoyable. Activities based on situations that may occur within homes, at school or in social settings are used to make the material relatable while encouraging the children to think, rather than simply memorizing information. The book also places significant focus on the responsibilities that accompany each of the rights to foster positive behavioral habits and promote child-appropriate responsibilities, particularly within households.
Significant to the development of Having Fun with Rights, were workshops held with students of Hummingbird Elementary School and All Saints Primary School in May, 2015 to gather feedback on the content and appearance of the book. Those workshops also resulted in the name being selected by participating students.
This is the second children’s book published by the Special Envoy for Women and Children with an aim to empower children with information. This book gives children the knowledge to determine whether their rights are being respected, which can help to protect them mistreatment.
“Having Fun With Rights: A Children’s Rights Activity Book” was illustrated by Belizean, Lindbergh Joseph and printed by local publisher, McNab Design Ltd. Following the launch, the books was distributed to schools and via the National Library System. |
The Ministry of Health and Wellness this week announced the arrival of 25,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Belize. The donation was made possible by the people and Government of India. The COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise continues this week with the remaining frontline health workers in the public and private sector. Thereafter, the Ministry will move to phase 1b and start administering vaccines to persons 60 years and older. The public is encouraged to get vaccinated when it’s their turn. (Vaccination Phases listed below)
Ambergris Today caught up with a few health frontline workers this week as they received the COVID-19 vaccine at the Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Poly Clinic.
The Ministry reminds the public that even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, persons are to continue to follow the COVID-19 guidelines: wear masks properly in public, maintain social distancing and wash and sanitize hands often. Please stay at home and call the Ministry’s hotline at 0-800-664-2273 for more information.
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The Federal Reserve has lost its rose-colored glasses. The Federal Reserve is increasing interest rates faster than anticipated, but not as quickly as inflation. Do not expect the “soft landing” promise of the government. Inflation scares even the most sleepy politicians.
Janet Yellen is the U.S. Treasury’s inflation denier-in-chief. She admits that she was wrong to claim that inflation would soon pass. Since Inauguration Day 2021, the stock market has lost all its gains. Savers and retirees are being beaten down on the economic battlefield. They retreat to their bunker with any remaining savings. Young people are being hit in the face by rising rents in desirable markets. The 40-year-old high of inflation is alarming. Both the bond and stock markets are in serious trouble simultaneously, which is a rare occurrence. We can only hope that we don’t face a Black Swan. This is what economists refer to as calamities that don’t ever seem likely until they do.
Ludwig von Mises (the late Austrian School economist) summed it up well. There is no way to avoid the collapse of credit expansion’s boom. There are two options: the crisis can be triggered sooner by the voluntary ending of credit expansion or later as a result of the total collapse of the currency system.
Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is the new euphemism to describe irresponsible credit expansion, and all its evils. This is the favorite program of the Left and its legion egghead economists. They claim that neither spending nor tax revenue (income) from the government matters. How you manage your money supply can help you manage to spend. It works like a charm!
If you can spend as much as you want and taxes don’t really matter, then why tax anyone? What purpose does taxes serve if revenues and expenses are not required to match? Are taxes there to penalize savers and workers? Perhaps they are there to punish workers and savers? Today’s Washington spendocrats are slowly destroying the bipartisan workfare philosophy that was pioneered decades ago by President Bill Clinton, and House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Joe Biden was a great economist. He claimed that a) employment has increased since the CDC geniuses made everyone stay home. And spending is down from last year! Maybe because of the Democrat Senators. Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin helped defeat the new Build Back Better stimulus spending of $3 to $5 trillion. The White House stated that the cost of the Build Back Better Agenda was $0 and added that it wouldn’t increase our national debt. Just think about the inflation rate if President Obama had allowed himself to spend more than he did in 2021. This proves that Joe Biden will take credit for anything positive, including the defeat of his own cockamamie scheme!
Biden’s argument sounds like saying that students are more likely to go to school after summer vacation, or that after purchasing two new cars last year, you’re an economic wizard for not buying another car this year.
Everybody knows someone who thinks this way. They lie to themselves. They’re like the hapless man who wonders why everything doesn’t work out for him. Instead of trying to solve the problem, Team Biden asks why the country isn’t succeeding. They know the answer so don’t be fooled by them. |
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(Kenny Chesney and his sexy tractor)
I did a song evaluation for a client yesterday on a song that hit me as ‘big band’. I heard a swing beat, a sultry Frank Sinatra style vocal, horn stabs, and an A B A song structure. Thus, I reviewed it as a big band song. It was quite good. Being a jazz and big band enthusiast from way back, I offered some musical suggestions, such as adding more transitional chords (diminished chords between 1 and 2 minor, etc.), and perhaps dressing up the turnarounds a little, etc. She told me she was dismayed that I’d interpreted it as a big band song. She then let the cat out of the bag by telling me she’d intentionally written this song as a country shuffle because there’s not much of a market for big band music these days. She added, “folks just don’t know what they are missing.”
I agree. Naturally. But I realized it was another case of someone taking the style of music they feel drawn to, and attempting to make it ‘country’ so they can have a chance at getting a cut on a contemporary country artist. I’m sure that’s been done many times with success, and I myself, as well as many of you, have tried on numerous occasions to pull a rock, R&B, or blues tune into the country domain.
The reason we do this is obvious. Country music seems to be just about the last genre where a songwriter can get a song cut by someone other than him or herself. Sure, there are the Diane Warrens of the world, but most would agree that the pop/rock/R&B and rap worlds are becoming more and more comprised of artists who do their own writing. Of course this is a distinct trend in country music as well, but there are still country artists who look for songs from writers when putting out a CD. So why not try, right? No problem.
The writer went on to say that she especially appreciated my comment that the lyric was straightforward, focused, to the point, and easy to understand. She was grateful that I’d pointed that out, and used several contemporary country songs as examples of lyrics that she just couldn’t get until she’d seen the video. The first example was “Honky Tonk Badonka Donk.” I’m not exactly sure about the official definition of that word but, for me, just hearing it conjures up a vision of two grapefruits trying to fight their way out of a pillow case.
The other example she gave was “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.” I’m not sure what’s difficult to understand there but the mere mention of this song caught my interest for other reasons. There aren’t many songs that I’ve seen raise the ire of so many as this Kenny Chesney staple. There are those that would have you think it doesn’t even qualify to be taken seriously as a song. There are people that absolutely hate that song. But it was a huge hit so, being me, I immediately become interested. Those polarizing songs…gotta love ‘em! And hate ‘em!
My question is this…why do the haters hate this song? Because the song’s not serious enough? It’s too silly? Too hokey? Or could it be that maybe it’s just…too…country? I confess here before you and God that I used to turn my nose up at that song. I thought, “Give me a break! Who wants to hear that nonsense? I’ve got real songs, man! Songs about love! Romance! The meaning of life! World peace! And lots of songs about me!!!” All I could think was all that self-induced profundity, then some silly song about a tractor comes along and makes it on the radio. Is there no justice in this world?
I felt that way until I was driving home one night and a song came on that I didn’t know.
It kicked off with this funky fiddle hook and then proceeded to rock like a big dog. It was Kenny and it sounded like the perfect song for his voice. I had that same feeling after I heard “I’ve Been There, That’s Why I’m Here”; I thought that’s the perfect song for the perfect voice. And man, what a groove that thing had! I was like, “WOW, what is this? This must be new, and it’s not about the beach or reliving high school! How cool!” I absolutely loved it. That is until the chorus came in:
She thinks my tractor’s sexy
It really turns her on
She’s always staring at me
While I’m chuggin along
She likes the way it’s pullin’ while we’re tillin’ up the land
She’s even kind of crazy ’bout my farmer’s tan
She’s the only one who really understands what gets me
She thinks my tractor’s sexy
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! (My wife asked later if that was me she heard screaming from the Belle Meade Kroger parking lot 2 miles away). All I could do was laugh at myself. There I was, caught red-handed absolutely loving that song, and desperately trying to figure out some dignified way to NOT like it, not to mention reconciling the fact that I’d decided to not like it before I’d even really listened to it. I thought, why didn’t I like it in the first place? It’s written well by two fantastic writers, and I love the music. One of the most popular singers of our time is singing it and he did a great job. What’s not to like?
I began to realize that more than anything else it was probably a combination of the song title and my Yankee upbringing. I couldn’t relate and because of that I thought it was worse than silly. What in my urban world could I wrap around the idea of some girl digging my tractor? I hadn’t even really heard it, yet it had become invalid. That is, of course, until I heard it one day when I didn’t know what I was hearing, and actually listened to it. Sure, if I’d heard it and didn’t like the music, or if I thought it was written poorly, or if it was song just like some other hit that had just been out a few months ago by the same artist, yeah, I’d have reason to discount it. But it was none of those things. I loved the music and with me it always starts there.
Now when it comes on I turn it up. I think it’s funny and I love the groove. I can’t get enough of that groove.
Country music is about country living. People who live on farms out in the country have tractors and I’m very grateful for that. My wife served corn, tomatoes, and green beans for dinner last night and it was delicious. A country boy who plows a field to make ends meet totally gets “She Think’s My Tractor’s Sexy”. It’s fun, it’s goofy, it’s silly, and it’s a lot sexier than any of us non-farm boys and girls will ever know. Did you know that some of those tractor cabs have killer stereos, A/C, and big, cushy comfortable seats? (Insert plowing jokes here).
So who the heck am I to think even for a moment that country music should be about something other than tractors? Sure, I’m all about Farm Aid when it comes on. The romance of it all…it’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Yeah, support our national heritage! The heartland of the U.S.A is what this country was built on! God bless the farmers! Yeah, I’m down with that, especially when I’m listening to Neil Young rock out about the land of the free. But when it’s over and I head out to pick up some ground beef and a dozen ears of corn, I’ll turn up my nose when a song comes on that’s about farmers doing life.
So, why is it that I want to write country music?
I shouldn’t have to remind myself that not being a farm boy doesn’t make the music that I grew up on better or worse, more or less important, or more or less valid than anyone else’s brand of music. It’s not an easy thing to admit in this column that there are times that I’ve looked down my nose on songs that are written about good ol’ boys and girls doing life outside the city for reasons other than a lack of musical quality. And I’m a songwriter who lives in Nashville. Of course there are songs that are just bad, and that goes for all genres. But not being raised in the country already puts me at a disadvantage as a supposed writer of country music. If I actually look down on music that’s geared toward that audience I probably won’t have a row to hoe when it comes to getting a cut. (Sorry.)
Because of this recent experience I’ve found myself becoming much more open-minded as a writer. I’ve learned to dig stuff, or at least appreciate stuff I hadn’t appreciated before, and songs that I previously wrote off are getting a second listen. But make no mistake…I still have to dig the music. If I don’t like the music, the deal’s off, I don’t care what it’s about. The exact same thing happened to me with “Achy Breaky Heart.” I hated that song until one night I was driving and it came on and I wasn’t really listening to the words…I was just grooving on the groove. I thought ‘what a killer tune!’ until the hook. Then that snob factor kicked in and I wondered if I should allow my self to like it. After all, ‘true’ songwriters aren’t allowed to like “Achy Breaky Heart,” right? What a bunch of crap. That song really had a legitimate reason for being such a smash with the line dancers. It was a killer dance hit…another case of an unstoppable groove carrying the day. But wow, try to find a single songwriter who will say that’s a good song.
“She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy” really does rock. It’s just a great song. It has a killer, funky, delta bluesy-style fiddle hook in it, an infections melody, an amusing chorus, and the groove is just unstoppable. It’s everything me and my snobby writer friends would love to say we’d written whether we want to admit it or not.
Is it a song that will cure cancer and save the whales and bring world peace? No. But neither will “Wind Beneath my Wings”, “A Day in a Life”, or “Free Bird” (??). So let it rock. It’s just a song!
I’m glad this happened. It made me realize I probably shouldn’t be trying to write country music if I discount a song like “She Thinks My Tractors Sexy” because it’s just a silly song about a girl who thinks some farmer boy’s tractor is a turn on. Isn’t that pretty much what country music is about if you’re the guy in the cab or the gal with the crush who’s watching him while leaning against the gate in the Daisy Dukes? Country music is widely assumed to be about people who live and breath country life. It’s become about a lot of other stuff to, much to the traditional country purist’s chagrin. There are those country purists who probably think songs like “Tractor” represent the downfall of country music as we once knew it. But times change in all genres and that’s the way it is. Regardless of how pure you are in your country music tastes, this song is first and foremost about life in rural America…and, like it or not, that makes it country. Period. The cool thing is even those of us who don’t live on a farm can dig country music. It’s out there for all of us. But who are we as non-country people to discount music that speaks to those who are?
Write what you love. If you love rock, write rock. If you love big band, write big band. If you like country music but you were raised on big band, sure why not try and re-sculpt that Glenn Miller like thing into something Alan Jackson might dig. No harm in trying, right? But if it’s the country part of country music that’s the part you don’t like…well, maybe you shouldn’t be trying to write songs to pitch in Nashville.
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Bill Renfrew has an extensive background in teaching songwriting and evaluating songs, and has years of professional experience consulting on songwriting and song rewriting, which he does through his website. He owns and operates Write THIS Music, an independent music publishing company, and Bombshelter Recording Studio, both of which are located in Nashville, TN. For more Renfrew, check out Writethismusic.com. |
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Silver jewelry is classic, timeless, valuable, and a long-lasting accessory with the right care. Did you know there are different types of silver? The kind of silver jewelry you choose has a significant impact on its value, maintenance, and quality.
The origins of silver jewelry started with ancient Greece but may go back further. Silver mining itself is more than 5,000 years old, and Greece had a major silver production hub as early as 1200 BC.
Silver jewelry was made for centuries after the invention of silver mining. However, silver jewelry didn’t truly explode until the 19th-century. Cultures across the globe were crafting stunning pieces, from indigenous Americans in the U.S to top designers in Europe.
The demand for silver skyrocketed in the late 19th-century and continued well into the 21st-century. Today, silver is still a hot commodity for jewelry designers and collectors alike.
Learn more about the different types of silver for your growing collection!
The Science Behind Silver
Silver is a natural-occurring metal found primarily in mines. The world’s largest silver mines are located in Mexico, Bolivia, Poland, Australia, Turkey, and Peru. Scientists can also make artificial silver in a lab.
Silver is a type of white metal alloy. Other familiar white metals include tin, zinc, cadmium, lead, bismuth, and antimony.
Silver is an ideal jewelry material because it doesn’t corrode or succumb to water damage. It’s also resistant to harmful acids, alkali, and other types of moisture. Under high heat, silver is extremely soft and malleable, which is perfect for intricate jewelry metalwork.
How Silver Is Made
Silver isn’t just valuable to jewelers and collectors. It’s a vital metal for heavy industry, photography, consumer products, sustainable design, and investing.
There are a few ways silver is extracted and prepared for jewelry making. The most popular silver production method is a cyanide heap leach method.
First, the silver ore is crushed into small pieces and placed into a mixture of lime, sodium cyanide, water, and cement mixing material. The mixture is formed into heaps for silver filtering.
Fine zinc dust is used to precipitate the silver from the heap. In other words, the zinc turns the liquid silver into a solid, so it can be extracted from the heap mixture. The filtered silver is melted into valuable bullion bars.
What Are the Different Types of Silver?
There are several kinds of silver available for jewelry-making, with some more valuable than others.
These are the most common forms of silver used in jewelry:
.999 Silver (99.9% Pure!)
Let’s start with the purest form of silver. Fine .999 silver jewelry is the closest you’ll get to pure silver. It’s called .999 silver because it’s technically 99.9% pure silver!
This type of silver is the highest quality silver you can buy. If you compare .999 pieces to more affordable silver, you’ll notice a stark difference in shine and luster.
The only problem with 99.9% pure silver is its softness. Since it’s the softest silver of the bunch, it’s more vulnerable to scratches and imperfections. It’s the shiniest silver, but it’s not the best choice for long-lasting jewelry.
Silver-filled pieces are one of the newest forms of silver jewelry. This is a type of layered silver designed for low-cost consumption. It’s particularly popular during recessions when silver prices skyrocket.
Silver-filled metal features a sterling-silver plating on the outside, but the inside is made of brass. Sterling silver is fused to the brass core with pressurized heat. This type of silver is ideal for affordable silver rings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets.
Sterling Silver Jewelry
No doubt, you’ve heard of sterling silver jewelry, but what is it exactly? How much silver is in your favorite sterling silver necklace?
Silver-filled jewelry contains anywhere from 5% to 10% sterling silver. A typical piece of sterling silver jewelry is comprised of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. In some instances, copper may be switched out for another metal. Mixed metal rings are eye-catching and unique. Ideaure Jewelry offers two-tone rings and other accessories, you can see it for yourself.
Sterling silver is technically the standard silver used for all global silver markets; this includes jewelry and financial markets.
One way to know for sure if a piece of silver is sterling silver is to look for special stamps. Real sterling silver jewelry or accessories may have .925 “quality” marks on the inside surface.
Sterling silver is the choice silver of jewelry designers and customers.
Rise of the Non-Tarnish Silver
One of the newest (and most popular) types of silver is Argentium silver, which is a type of non-tarnish silver alloy. Silver is notorious for tarnishing quickly. That’s because of naturally-occurring sulfur in the air.
Argentium silver is made from 92.5% silver, and the rest is a mix of copper and germanium. Since silver is so naturally soft, germanium is added to harden the metal. This hardening helps protect against tarnishing.
As of now, this type of silver is more expensive than sterling silver jewelry. It’s also much rarer than sterling silver. If you compare both types, you’ll notice that both sterling and Argentium silver have .925 quality markings.
How to Choose Silver Jewelry
If you’re looking for a particular type of silver jewelry, research is essential. Compare different silver jewelry sources for price, quality, and style. You’ll notice that most online jewelers include the type of silver on the product page.
Since sterling silver and Argentium look so similar, you may need to talk to an expert if the silver type isn’t mentioned on the product page. Often, jewelry is just labeled as “silver,” so you may need to inquire further about the exact type.
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All that glitters isn’t gold. Enjoy the benefits of high-quality, versatile silver! Remember these types of silver as you build your gorgeous silver jewelry collection.
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“andPOLITE（＆ぽらいと）” will be opening a store at an event sponsored by Saga Prefecture.
A day to enjoy life in Saga!
" SAGA Living Festival" will be held at JR Kyushu Hall on the 9th floor of JR Hakata City.
On stage, there will be a talk show by the popular creator “Tsuriyokasou.”
A picture book that parents and children can enjoy written by Kun and Chi-chan (musicians)
Picture book reading entertainment shows are also held.
There will be panel displays numerically showing the quality of living in Saga, as well as housing information in Saga Prefecture.
There is also an "immigration consultation booth" for Saga Prefecture.
Date: Saturday, October 14 , 2023
Time: 11: 00-17:00
Location: JR Kyushu Hall ( JR Hakata City Amu Plaza 9F )
“andPOLITE(＆ぽらいと)” sells Karatsu ware and Arita ware.
We plan to exhibit the latest works, such as sake vessels and tea cups that are perfect for the upcoming season.
This is also an opportunity for you to see the artist's work in your hands.
Please stop by if you are in the area.
For detailed information on “ SAGA A Lifestyle FES ”, please click here. |
Here we go, another intense week, and one thing I am understanding is many many people are struggling with the size of the shift the world is going through, and facing this change is overwhelming. I completely understand. It is. It’s a HUGE time for all of us.
There are many stories or themes I could focus everyone’s attention on, and the global food catastrophe has certainly been taking my attention this week, but I want to highlight one article that I believe is very much worth everyone’s time – although this is not a happy read.
The article to look out for is: How countries can respond to a perfect long storm, which appeared in todayonline.com. Thank you to Eugene Wee for bringing this to my attention.
It’s a transcript of Singapore Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who spoke this week on how countries can navigate the current problems, as well as the “five fragilities” the world faces. Here’s a snippet of what he says.
- UKRAINE – there is no realistic prospect of a trajectory with a good outcome coming out of the war, or that leaves any major country better off than before. It is only a question of how bad the outcomes will be. The situation will likely get worse before it can get better, but none of the trajectories is going to lead the world to a better place.
- INFLATION – beyond Ukraine itself, it is the ramifications for the world that we should be most concerned about.
- CLIMATE – It is no longer possible to make the adjustments needed to tackle the climate crisis without ensuring energy security. The Ukraine war has forced that.
- GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY – a real challenge that we have to prepare for. The pathogens are coming. The risks have been accentuated by global warming, the loss of biodiversity, deforestation, and increased human incursions into the natural world.
- LESS INCLUSIVE GROWTH – within and across nations. There is a real risk of rollback in the gains that the developing and emerging world have made in the last 2-3 decades. Expecting other structural shifts — geopolitical instabilities, higher food and energy prices and slower growth, and the fact that both climate change and pandemics will hit the poorest and the most vulnerable countries the hardest.
The country whose politicians I always listen to, are from Singapore. I recommend checking in from time to time for those who don’t or have never lived there. An Asian powerhouse, Singapore navigates a unique place on the global stage, between all of the superpowers and the diplomacy in the language is worth listening too.
Friend’s content and mine
Kitty Marshall’s necklace – a wonderful article from my friend Kate Steele, in honour of International Women’s Day. A poignant reminder of our history.
It’s International Women’s Day and I’m frustrated as hell – I contributed to the IWD22 discussion again, expressing serious frustration with the lack of progress being made, and the fact we have slipped back by a generation in the last two years.
Will you stop supporting live animal shows? – wonderful to host my friend Vicki Kiely on my podcast. Vicki is an activist and a voice for the voiceless. Please listen and let’s change how we view the natural world, respecting the magnificent wildlife we share this planet with. It’s not for our entertainment.
How I am coping with these challenging times yes a busy week creating content. I decided to record a short podcast talking about how I’m coping in these times and share two strategies.
What can I do to act on the climate crisis? – and I also launched a daily campaign, talking about the actions we can all take to do our bit. I will put the first week into a blog and share that next week, updating it as I go.
If everyone gave #just10percent of their time, talent, money or voice, we’ll change the world. Can you donate? Make it a regular donation to the World Food Programme. Or donate to the UN Refugee Program, PowerOf , Kiva.org , Soi Dog Foundation. It’s a time for giving and taking care of each other.
If you want to support Ukraine
Defend Ukraine – tks Kate Steele
Content to read
And here’s the content I’ve been reading this last week. Scan the headlines, read the ones that jump out at you, read or watch them all. Knowledge is power, and global knowledge is even more powerful.
Global politics – focus on Ukraine
Ukraine President Zelensky: From TV star to wartime leader tks Damian Corbet
Food catastrophe and energy
Hundreds of bakeries shut in Sri Lanka after cooking gas runs out – not about the Ukraine, but illustrates impact in developing countries. It’s already extremely challenging and now, with this war, it will be even more challenging for the developing world.
Column: Europe prepares for high gas prices to last into 2023 tks Michelle Giamusso
A shift to clean energy would halt Russia’s petro-thuggery and more tks Susanna Hasenoehrl
Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions tks Steve Johnson
World’s largest sailing yacht, Sailing Yacht A, seized tks Adam Taylor
China and economy
The Anti-Dollar Axis tks Richard Turrin
Humanity or lack of
Fake news, propaganda, the information war
Ukrainians find that relatives in Russia do not believe there is a war tks Miguel Bernas
How countries can respond to a perfect long storm tks Eugene Wee – important read and what I’ve referenced in the introduction.
Residents evacuate after landslide in Sydney’s west destroys driveway | 9 News Australia
Microsoft’s Pursuit of Climate Goals Runs Into Headwinds tks Sussana Hasenoehrl
Business and technology
Social issues and humanity
“Studies evidence positive correlation between energy access and women’s economic empowerment… this is still not considered as one of the big levers for women’s economic empowerment”. tks Praveen Gupta
Opinion: Want to empower women? Call out hate speech online tks Karsten Warnecke
Passion, humour, history
Let me know what jumped out at you? Or share with me what you’re reading? I love that!
Uncommon Courage: an invitation – my latest book
Better yet, order it from your local bookstore, so you can #SupportLocal.
You can read the reviews, including a new five-star review on Book Commentary, another five-star review on ReaderViews, a review on BookTrib, and three more on Booklife, another on Book Commentary and Blue Ink Reviews. I’m also collating reviews on my Website too. Have a look and grateful to everyone who has written or recorded one.
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AnimeChicago’s Spotlight interviews highlight local organization leaders, artists and personalities. We’re chatting Mary Warren, one-half of Nakama Toys, Chicago’s newest toy store featuring anime, video game, kaiju, vinyl, gashapon, and other exclusive collectables from Japan.
AC: Who is part of the team?
MW: Husband and wife team Mary and Bryan Warren, the head honcho’s, the big cheeses, and toy hunters extraordinaire.
AC: How did Nakama Toys grow from an idea to a store?
MW: A store was always the final goal. Nakama Toys started out as a blog, we were seeing all these amazing anime, video game, and tokusatsu toys that we wanted, but couldn’t collect due to room, money, etc. So we wanted to at least have a place to talk about them, and Nakama Toys was born. From there we started an online store and started on local conventions 3 years ago. Finally in March, we decided to start looking for a spot to open our toy store.
AC: What makes Nakama Toys different from an average toy store, or other collector stores?
MW: The average toy store focuses on American Licenses with a smattering of Anime, Video Game, and Tokusatsu toys. Our toy store is unique in that it focuses on exports directly from Japan, instead of finding 1-2 Godzilla or Sailor Moon Toys, you will find a wall of selection of new and old licenses and characters. Also we have the biggest selection of anime-related Gashapon in Chicago. Most other stores in the area focus on second hand or used while we are focusing on new releases. Yes, some toys are from old licenses like Guyver, Evangelion, or Sailor Moon, but they are all new toys from some of the best manufactures from Japan including Tamashii Nations, Kotobukiya, and Good Smile.
AC: How have you connected with Japanese toy collectors in Chicago?
MW: We try to talk to every customer that comes into the store and when someone comes to our booth at cons, we really try and remember faces. Everyone in Chicago has been super supportive and nice. Every time we hear a gasp or see a reaction to a toy, we try to interact and see exactly why they are excited. We also try to reach out to the community through social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The community has been great!
AC: What else is in the works?
MW: We’ve always got something in the works. We just had our first quiz night in the store and it was a lot of fun. We’re continuing our relationship with Kaiju Big Battel, which is run by a huge fan of Tokusatsu and you can tell by watching giant monsters fight. We plan to have a DVD release party for the Kaiju Big Battel Chicago show sometime late this month. We’re also planning to have a pizza party for our Revoltech Ninja Turtles release in October. We hope to do something fun at least twice a month and would LOVE to coordinate with anime, video game, and tokusatsu groups. Of course, we will be at all our favorite cons in 2015: C2E2, Anime Central, Anime Midwest, and G-Fest.
AC: Any tips for aspiring business owners?
MW: Be prepared for highs and lows. The realization that you know nothing, Jon Snow. Everything is a surprise but focus on what you love about it. For us, it has always been talking to customers. That is the best thing we get to do at the store or at cons.
AC: How can AnimeChicago readers support Nakama Toys?
MW: Come out to the store for yourself and tell your friends! We’re located at 2504 N California in Logan Square. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and come to our events!
Thanks for the interview, Mary! AnimeChicago attended Nakama’s grand opening a few weeks ago. Check out photos from the event! |
The current heavy downpour being experienced is affecting maize and simsim harvest in Oyam district, as many farmers have started the second harvest, mainly on maize and simsim crops.
The rain, expected to last for the entire month, is causing floods in the gardens, leading to the rotting of crops.
Isaac Ebong, a farmer from Akusa parish, Abok sub-county, Oyam district, says the maize currently being harvested is not drying normally due to the heavy downpour and the lack of proper sunlight for drying.
Irene Akot from Opuk parish, Minakulu sub-county, Oyam district, notes that with the current heavy downpour, the roads have become terrible with potholes, making movement and transportation of crops harvested from the gardens difficult.
Omara Daniel from Acaba sub-county, Oyam district, mentions that despite the heavy downpour affecting the drying of crops, thieves are also causing havoc in people’s gardens by stealing crops such as maize, cassava, and simsim, raising fear among farmers. According to him, despite none of the suspects being arrested, five cases were reported in their area, and investigations have started.
In Oyam district, many farmers are expecting to harvest more during this second harvest because during the last post-harvest, most of the crops planted were destroyed by the drought that hit between June and August.
Phillips Ogile Jakayo, LC 3 chairperson, Abok sub-county, Oyam district, encourages farmers to be more vigilant and to protect their properties jealously from thieves during this challenging time. |
When I pictured going on my Auschwitz Jewish Center Fellowship through NYC and Poland, originally I felt as though it would be too horrific to share on a blog post or in vlogs. Gradually, I felt as though blog posts may be appropriate (especially due to the significant number of books I am selling on the subject...I knew people reading my blog might be interested in hearing about my experience). Although vlogs are out for most things, I am doing one big vlog to attempt to include everything into one compact little vlog for later. Two may be required for all the footage, but I will only include the happier things we see in Poland.
This trip is particularly special to me, not just because of the connection with the Holocaust, but because my great-grandfather was born in Przytarnia and some of my family apparently lived in Poland until the early 20th century. Apparently, we go way back in Pomerania (Przytarnia and Gorki), but family legend has it that my Polish family moved to Warsaw for a tick before heading over to the USA.
As a warning, this post may be a bit long, but there are lots of pictures!
After Luke left, our group spent three days in New York City getting to know one another, reflecting on assigned readings, touring the Museum of Jewish Heritage and listening to survivor testimonies. In preparation to our trip to Poland, we met three Polish Holocaust survivors with three very different stories; Bronia Brandman (clicking on her name will take you to her testimony on YouTube), Toby Levy (I could not find her testimony, but if you click her name, it will take you to an article about her...she survived by hiding from the Nazis in a barn near Lwow with her family) and Sol Rosencrantz (I cannot find anything him about him on the Internet).
Although hearing these stories is emotionally taxing, we were able to temper it a little bit with this gorgeous view from our conference room:
Traveling to Krakow
I travel quite often and typically it is pretty smooth. I have only ever missed two flights, and only one of those times meant staying somewhere without a bag. However, that was so traumatic that I always pack at least two changes of underwear and two extra shirts. It turns out I needed them on Wednesday evening. We arrived at the airport for our 8:30pm flight to Krakow. After a torrential downpour, our plane was delayed by a few hours as it had been diverted to another airport in order to avoid the storm. They planned to bring it to our airport, but in the process our pilot somehow hit his/her head on something and had to go to the emergency room. Our flight was then cancelled and rescheduled to the next day. They gave us hotel rooms in the Marriott across the street, but wouldn't give us our bags because the staff was far too stressed out. There were barely any rooms left and because of this, we all had to share rooms, several of us having to buddy up into beds. I ended up sharing a bed with someone I had only met on Sunday, but it was still a bonding experience to say the least.
The next day, we went back to the airport to get on our flight. After we boarded the plane, it began storming again and the entire airport was shut down for 3 hours. We sat on the tarmac the whole time. As the plane was mostly empty, I was able to get three seats to myself and lie down flat while I watched Divergent. But the longer our delay, the more likely it was that the pilot would not be able to continue the flight due to the rules in place about how long s/he can work. After fully expecting to be turned around, we took off with almost no warning and were on our way to Munich (our stop before Krakow). I slept like a baby after our dinner, mostly due to the ability to lie flat.
|Crappy iPhone photo of how empty the plane was.
|Delicious German pretzels in the Munich Airport
We finally arrived in Krakow after what seemed like years. I had no idea what day it was, but I was just glad to be there. We had dinner at a lovely cafe called Karma (it serves only vegetarian fare, which suit me fine) and then I went off exploring Old Town by myself, my camera serving as my company. Here are some photos I took of Old Town at dusk:
The next day, we took a walking tour of the city, hitting most of the Non-Jewish key points, including the Theatre, Old Town, Jagiellonian University, Wawel Castle, the Gestapo Headquarters (for non-Jewish prisoners) amongst others. My feet were sore as heck after that, but it was great to finally be using our muscles and being in the place it took so long to get to! I've added captions for the places I know about, but left others blank. Sorry guys...it was too much in one day!
|Sheep in Old Town
|Near Wawel Castle
|Inside the Wawel Castle
|Little house near Wawel Castle
|Gestapo Headquarters Plaque
|Jagiellonian University courtyard
|The Pope Window
|Wawel Castle Cathedral
|Wawel Castle Cathedral
That's it so far. We will tour the old Jewish Quarter tomorrow, so that should be fun. In the meantime, I am going to sleeeeep. I hope you enjoyed this post. :) (I have taken a sleeping pill so this may just be terribly written). |
A leading British space scientist says the icy moon of Jupiter is very likely to be home to alien life, reports phys.org.
Europa is the smallest of the four Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter, and the sixth-closest to the planet of all the 79 known moons of Jupiter. It is also the sixth-largest moon in the Solar System.
When it comes to looking for evidence of extraterrestrial life within our own solar system, no target has proved to be more interesting than Europe-a world that is believed to be home to a potentially habitable ocean of liquid water hidden deep under a thick ice shell.
One of the main proponents of this theory is the planetary scientist Professor Monika Grady who discussed her thoughts on the subject during a recent talk at Liverpool Hope University.
She suggests that life forms could not only live in the icy ocean of Europa, but that deep caverns on Mars could also provide a possible sheltered environment for alien organisms.
“When it comes to the prospects of life beyond Earth, it’s almost a racing certainty that there’s life beneath the ice on Europa,” she said. “Elsewhere, if there’s going to be life on Mars, it’s going to be under the surface of the planet.”
“There you’re protected from solar radiation. And that means there’s the possibility of ice remaining in the pores of the rocks, which could act as a source of water.”
“If there is something on Mars, it’s likely to be very small bacteria.”
“But I think we’ve got a better chance of having slightly higher forms of life on Europa, perhaps similar to the intelligence of an octopus.”
Generally, she concludes, the conditions that led to earthly life are likely to have occurred elsewhere as well.
“Our solar system is not a particularly special planetary system, as far as we know, and we still haven’t explored all the stars in the galaxy,” she said.
“But I think it’s highly likely there will be life elsewhere – and I think it’s highly likely they’ll be made of the same elements.” |
Hoya is a genus of around 200 species with seven occurring in Australia. They are climbing plants with succulent foliage and the genus is popular in horticulture with numerous forms and cultivars being grown by enthusiasts. H.australis is the most widespread and the most commonly grown of the Australian species. There are four or five subspecies.
Hoya australis is a moderately vigorous climbing species. The leaves are thick and glossy and about 40-50 mm in diameter. The stems contain a white, milky sap. Flowers occur in clusters of up to 40, each on a long pedicel (stalk) and about 20 mm in diameter. They are borne on the same stalk in successive seasons and are fragrant, white in colour with deep red markings in the centre. Flowering is from late spring to summer. The seed pods are long and slender, about 100 mm long containing a number of seeds.
The species is popular in cultivation in tropical and subtropical areas and is successful in temperate areas if protected from frost (the species will tolerate light frosts). Good drainage is essential. H.australis is also suited to growing in containers and hanging baskets as it seems tolerant of root constraint. Flowering is best if good light is available but the plant will grow in reasonably heavy shade.
H.australis can be grown from fresh seed, which requires no pretreatment. Cuttings also strike readily.
Photo: Brian Walters |
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Featured is an incredible gilt edged glass sign advertising the well known Warner’s Log Cabin Sarsaparilla brand of soda. The brand of medicinal blood purifier was sold by the H.H. Warner Company based in Rochester, N.Y. Circa 1895.
Featured here is a nice cardboard sign from the Grape Sparkle soda pop brand. I find this sign interesting as the brand claims to be a wine flavored drink, but does not designate itself as a soft drink, although it clearly was based on other advertising of the era. Circa 1930’s, when many brands were…
Featured is an excellent porcelain stoneware syrup dispenser from the Grape Smash Soda. The dispenser has a slogan “It’s Delicious” on it. This dispenser would have been used in a soda fountain or pharmacy with a soda fountain around 1915.
Featured here is a gorgeous ceramic root beer dispenser from the Hire’s Root Beer Brand out of Philadelphia, PA. This dispenser features the popular Hire’s Boy image on it, with the denotation the soda “Is luscious and pure”. Circa 1900.
Tin Over Cardboard style Canoe Club Beverage Soda Sign E. DuCharme Bottling Works, Aldenville, MA.
Tenn-Cola Tip Tray for their soda brand. This one says “At Founts” & “In Bottles” with a 5 cent designation. The tray features a Saint Bernard dog with a cigar.
Photographed here is a beautiful tin tip tray from the Saratoga Springs N.Y. area for their Star brand of spring water.
Pictured is a beautiful 1904 Hood’s Sarsaparilla Lithographic calendar for their famous drink. Hood’s was based in Lowell, MA and the company produced calendars on a yearly basis.
Featured is one of the prettiest Coke advertising pieces I have seen with a stunning gold self-framed tin edge on this sign.
Pictured is a gorgeous pottery syrup dispenser from the Mueller Keller Company in Saint Joseph, Missouri for their invigorating and healthful Rosary Root Beer drink. Circa 1920.
Featured is a nice cardboard sign from the Howdy Orange Drink Soda brand, which says “Don’t say Orange, Say Howdy” as their slogan. Circa 1930’s.
Here is a very unusual round tin sign from the Golden Orangeade brand of soda, circa 1900. This drink was made by the J. Hungersford Smith Company of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Featured is a tin sign from the Dr. Pepper Soda Company with a gorgeous woman on it. The sign says Dr. Pepper will give you “Vim, Vigor, Vitality” and the drink is “Free From Caffeine”. |
In early July 2021, a deal was made to buy the most expensive house in the Secret Bay project, authorized under the Citizenship of Dominica by Investments program. The villa was bought into ownership for $7.1 million. Moreover, the investor is not going to participate in the program of investment citizenship of Dominica. Thus, the fact that the project has value in the market is emphasized, regardless of the option with obtaining citizenship. Note that Secret Bay is a 6-star hotel complex for those who value privacy. Which attracts many now that the epidemiological situation in the world is still difficult.
Citizenship of Dominica. Benefits
Citizens of Dominica can visit the countries of the European Union (EU) without additional visa registration. In general, the passport of a citizen of Dominica gives the right to visa-free entry to more than 128 countries. Including to the UK (180 days a year without a visa, you may star even without a break), Singapore, Hong Kong.
Citizenship of Dominica for investments in Secret Bay, 6*
The famous boutique hotel Secret Bay is expanding with the support of the state program “Dominica Citizenship for Investments.” The resort itself has existed since 2011 and has always received the highest ratings, both from the guests themselves and from authoritative publications. Such as Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure. Secret Bay is located on a huge territory of the national park, but at the same time there will be only 42 villas in it.
Private houses with an area of 126 m2 to 481 m2 on plots from 330 m2 to 3000 m2. The villas are designed with indoor and outdoor terraces overlooking the sea and the surrounding rainforest. Each residence consists of indoor and outdoor living spaces overlooking the rainforest and sea.
All bungalows are equipped with a modern gourmet kitchen, private swimming pool and showers. In April 2020, despite the pandemic and associated restrictions on flights, the Secret Bay project “crossed” the 50% mark for sales of built bungalows.
To participate in the program “Citizenship of Dominica by Investments” it is enough to buy a stake in the Secrat Bay villa for $218 000 USD. Additional bonuses from the Secret Bay project will be: return from rentals from 3 to 6% per annum, the opportunity to stay at the Secret Bay Resort a week a year (each year of ownership), privileged access to 5-star resort services, the opportunity to exit the investment in 5 years (according to the program). As well as participation in the exchange program, which allows you to stay at other luxurious resorts in more than 80 countries of the world.
Citizenship of Dominica by investments in Anichi Resort & Spa
The Anichi Resort & Spa is being built on Picard Beach, a picturesque 12-acre beach in Portsmouth, and will consist of 128 refined rooms on the luxury property market in Dominica.
At the end of June 2021, the developer of the Anichi Resort 5 * project, also authorized under the Citizenship of Dominica by Investment program, published another report on the progress of construction. Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other internal works are actively carried out. In the Anichi Resort & Spa project, as well as in Secret Bay, it is proposed to redeem a stake. Additional bonuses, in addition to the opportunity to apply for Dominica citizenship, are 2% annual income during the construction phase and after opening the annual income is based on the work of the resort. As well as free accommodation in the resort 1 week a year.
Biometric passport of a citizen of Dominica
The government of Dominica announced the beginning of the issuance of a new biometric passport from July 19, 2021. Citizens of Dominica can get a modern biometric passport when replacing an expired or restoring a lost document. Candidates for Dominica citizenship through investments waiting for passports can obtain current passports or wait for biometric passports.
The main difference between a biometric passport and a regular one is a built-in microcircuit containing data on the owner of the document:
• passport number, date of issue and expiration,
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Physical Therapy Helps Lingering COVID-19 Symptoms
COVID-19 has affected everyone in some way throughout the past 8+ months.
This novel virus, known as SARS-CoV2 or COVID-19, is new and strange, without patterns that medical personnel and scientists typically expect. The unpredictability of the disease and immense range and severity of symptoms exhaust the body’s immune response leading to lengthy internal battles and possible hospitalization. Once the body’s immune system reaches a point of recovery from the active disease process, there is still a unique challenge to manage the ongoing inflammation and repair process within the affected systems of the body. Aiding the body in the healing during the post-COVID period fits perfectly into the scope of physical therapy. Doctor’s of Physical Therapy (DPT’s) are movement experts equipped with knowledge and skills to help facilitate the repair process inside the body while improving strength and stamina to return post-COVID patients to their healthy state.
While COVID-19 recovery is new and protocols for recovery are still developing, the concept of DPT’s helping in recovery of the body is not new. Whether recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or any other condition- with or without hospitalization-requires highly specialized training in assisting the immune response, building strength, stamina, balance, and safe movements, and helping your body systems function better.
At Apex, all our DPT’s are highly equipped with specialized skills needed in post-COVID recovery.
Not only do our Apex DPT’s have advanced knowledge in controlling inflammation, safely restoring balance and neurological input from the body to the brain, and improving overall muscle strength and endurance, but all our Apex DPT’s have additional training in Visceral Manipulation to help assist the body’s organs to function optimally and improve any long term-effects the organ has suffered from fighting COVID-19.
So, let’s take a peek at a few of the organs and systems commonly affected by COVID-19.
The nervous system is commonly affected by COVID-19, but how the virus attacks nerve cells is a bit of a mystery. Neurological complaints of headaches, muscle and joint pain, fatigue and “brain fog,” or loss of taste and smell. DPT’s have a variety of tools to help reduce stress on the nerves to bring messages to the brain faster.
The cardiac system, also known as your heart and lungs are also affected by COVID-19. Underlying conditions and overall state of health play a big role in the severity of symptoms in the cardiopulmonary system. Symptoms that may indicate heart or lung involvement include shortness of breath, chest pain, heart palpitations, cough, developing pneumonia, general fatigue and weakness. Many of these symptoms can be very dangerous and patients should be cleared by their physician to begin treating lingering symptoms post-COVID-19. Once cleared, physical therapy can begin to work on assisting the lungs with clearing fluids and begin to improve strength and stamina.
The digestive system is also important to look at post-COVID-19 because of it’s role in helping to keep a healthy immune response and because the virus is known to cause blood clots that can stress the bowels. Another common symptom of COVID-19 is losing taste, which can make the desire to consume healthy foods difficult. A healthy diet is needed to fuel the body’s immune response to fight COVID-19. At Apex, our DPT’s often treat digestive dysfunctions successfully using visceral manipulation as well as breathing, pelvic floor, and abdominal strengthening techniques to keep a healthy gut.
Even the urinary system is affected by COVID-19. Kidney cells have receptors that the virus likes to attack leading to oxygen deprivation and possible blood clots. Hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease can worsen after COVID-19, but the bladder can also be affected with leaking occurring from chronic coughing, poor breathing mechanics, and weakened pelvic floor muscles.
Apex has the area’s most highly trained DPT’s to treat urinary and pelvic conditions.
These are just a few of the systems affected by COVID-19. We learn more about this mysterious new disease every day, but DPT’s are well-positioned to help return those that have overcome COVID-19 to a healthy, active lifestyle.
For more information on our Apex Post COVID Treatments at Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center call to schedule an appointment at any of our three locations.
BROOKE ERSTAD PT, DPT, CAPP, WCS |
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I am talking about the good kind. The kind that is joy, happiness, and good. Over the last few years, we as a collective, have sort of realized and decided we need more abundance in our lives. That we need to create abundance and happiness in our lives because there are so many outside forces making life, not. that. way.
I truly believe that we all have a fundamental right to abundance in our lives.
Now, what does that look like? Depends on the person. Abundance can mean so many different things. Oftentimes it is associated with physical wealth and prosperity. For me, abundance is enough hours in the day to tackle the to-do list. It's quality time with my family with out the burden of work's tasks in the back of my brain. There there are many ways we can find abundance within our daily lives. An abundance of joy, or love, or self-acceptance.
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Do you focus on what you have and what you deserve? If not, how might things change if you used your energy in gratitude?
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MISSING AND MURDERED: The Case of Britney Tiger Part 2
(PONTOTOC COUNTY, Okla.) Verified News Network’s “Missing and Murdered” segment aims to highlight crimes committed against Native American women in Oklahoma.
In Part 1, VNN found that Native American women go missing and murdered at higher rates than the national average, and Native Americans in general go missing and murdered at a higher rate than other races here in Oklahoma.
Our premiere story focused on the case of Britney Tiger, who went missing on February 11, 2018. Tiger’s sister called police after not hearing from her in a week. We spoke with Tiger’s mother Bernadine Bear-Heels who told us Tiger messaged her just days before she disappeared, saying she planned to leave her husband, William Gomez. That would be the last time Bear-Heels would ever speak to her daughter.
“I told Will,” Bear-Heels said, “I messaged him and told him go file a missing person’s report. I said go now. And he said he would. Well, all throughout that weekend he never did go.”
Tiger’s body was found on March 16, about 200 yards behind a fence in a field on County Road 3680 just a mile south of the Kullihoma Stomp grounds in Pontotoc County. Local law enforcement said it was clear she did not get there on her own.
“A person who had that property leased and had cattle on it was out there with his children checking the cattle and actually drove up on the body, realized what it was and called and reported it,” Pontotoc County Sheriff John Christian said. “We arrived shortly thereafter.”
The Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Office was the first law enforcement agency on the scene.
Christian said Tiger’s clothes were pulled up and her body laid out, consistent with her being dragged into the field from the road and left there.
“Like possibly someone was dragging her by her legs and therefore her arms were following behind,” Christian said.
“I believe from indications that I saw that it appears that someone took her body out there,” Christian said. “I do not believe that she was alive on that property. I think that she was already deceased just from what indications I saw. And was took there and left.”
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation was called in to take control of the death scene investigation.
The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office determined the body was Tiger’s, and the investigation was turned back over to Ada Police, where the original missing person report was filed.
“They’re just right now just interviewing different persons of interest and looking at different people,” City of Ada Public Information Director Lisa Bratcher said. “There’s several people that fall into that category right now.”
Gomez is one of them. The police report states when Ada Police interviewed Gomez initially, he was flagged in the National Crime Information Center with a note for law enforcement to contact Federal Probation. A reason why was not given in the report. So VNN did our own digging and found out that this was not the first time a marriage to William Shelby Gomez ended with crime.
Gomez applied for a marriage license with his first wife Angela Jones in Oklahoma County in June 2011, when he was 19 years old. According to court records on June 20, the day the marriage certificate was recorded and returned to the couple, the pair robbed an Arvest Bank in Choctaw, Oklahoma, of more than $7,000.
Jones told investigators Gomez shoved a shotgun into her side and forced her to take part in the robbery and threatened to harm her parents if she drove away from the bank and left him there.
Gomez pled guilty to robbing the bank and using a shotgun in the robbery the following September. He was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution, along with 4 years federal probation after serving his prison time, which was set to end in February 2019.
Jones filed for divorce in December 2013.
Fast forward a handful of years, Gomez and Tiger applied for a marriage license in April 2017 but did not actually get married. They re-applied in August 2017 and did. It is unclear if law enforcement is still in contact with Gomez.
“They would have his initial information when they did interviews early on, but I’m not sure,” Bratcher said. “I don’t have that information if they know as of right now where he is.”
VNN has tried to locate Gomez to hear what he has to say about Tiger’s disappearance, death and what he thinks might have happened, but the attempts have been unsuccessful so far.
Bratcher said the police cannot speculate on what may have happened, or even where the crimes were actually committed.
The medical examiner stated Tiger’s cause and manner of death were both unknown, but that meth was found in her system. Christian said even if she did overdose, which has been unable to be determined, whoever played a role in Tiger’s death will face several potential charges.
“Improper disposal of human remains. Also maybe they’re the ones who gave the drugs to her, so you may have a homicide,” Christian said. “You still have a homicide if they are the person who gave drugs to her that killed her. So there’s a lot of things there that still need to be determined and looked at.”
Bear-Heels told us her daughter’s problems with drugs had been going on for at least a couple years.
Methamphetamine addiction is not uncommon in rural areas like Pontotoc County but, after speaking with some locals, the mystery of Tiger’s death led VNN to an even darker possibility: an underground human trafficking ring, in which operatives are systematically getting individuals addicted to drugs in order to prostitute them and eventually traffic them to other parts of the country.
Local law enforcement could not confirm nor deny if this was happening in the area, or if Tiger had been connected to such a ring.
“I’m sure everybody would like to figure out what ultimately happened to Britney so they’re obviously going to keep interviewing and asking questions,” Bratcher said.
Tiger left behind three kids. Her oldest, an eight-year-old son. This year will be the family’s first holiday season without Tiger, who tells VNN they still love and miss the young mother every day.
“He (her oldest son) would tell me, he goes I wish we could start our lives over so we can have Mommy,” Bear-Heels said. “I said me, too. Me, too.”
“I want people to know that our condolences are with her family,” Bratcher said, “and if anybody has any information at all to please call the Ada Police Department.”
Both the police department and sheriff’s office agreed: that’s the best shot they have of finding out the truth about what happened to Tiger.
Christian said he believes there is more than one person out there with the answers. “The person who took the body out there and left it,” Christian said. “They know what happened. They know what they did. And I don’t think they did it alone. I think they had assistance in disposing of her body and so there’s more than one individual that can come forward.”
Anyone with information about what happened to Britney Tiger is urged to call Ada Police at 580-332-4466 or Crimestoppers at 580-332-2824. Callers can remain anonymous.
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When in Settings, tap Your name at the top of the menu, which will reveal a banner with your Apple ID and several options for you to change it.
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Before selling or giving away an iPad, it is a good practice to sign out of its Apple ID in order to protect the privacy and content on it for its new owner.
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To switch your iPad over to another Apple ID, first open up Settings. Tap your name at the top of the list, select “Sign Out,” and your iPad will ask whether or not to store any data from its previous account on its new one before asking you if you wish to merge any existing or merged data between accounts.
After changing Apple IDs, your iPad will automatically log out of its old account and sign into its new one.
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- To change your Apple ID in a Family Sharing group, the Family Organizer must remove you first.
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To change your Apple ID on an iPad, you will need to sign out of your previous account and log in with a different one – this will delete apps and data associated with the old Apple ID so your new account remains private and safe.
If you can’t recall your password, the Apple ID website provides an easy way to reset it. Unfortunately, however, the process can take time and requires access to a trusted device or phone number in order to complete. In addition, an Account Recovery contact can be setup which sends out codes directly to different devices that allow them to reset it should something happen to their iPad such as losing or breaking.
If your iPad won’t recognize your Apple ID, try clearing its password cache by going into Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Web Content > and removing the website list. This should help resolve the problem.
Be sure to visit our website for helpful iOS device tips and tricks! We provide news, reviews and updates about all things related to technology – stay informed by subscribing! Also follow us on social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook for the latest in Apple news. |
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This national reading and writing program is sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and presented in partnership with participating affiliate state centers for the book.
State winners in the Letters About Literature, a national reading and writing program, were recognized with a reception and awards ceremony Saturday, April 7, in Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library on the campus of The University of Alabama.
The event was sponsored by the Alabama Center for the Book.
The program asks young people in grades 4 through 12 to write to an author (living or dead) about how his or her book affected their lives.
Children’s author, Kerry Madden, was the guest speaker. Madden applauded and encouraged the students by sharing her life story and explained how everyone has something to write about.
Six hundred students from across the state of Alabama participated in this year’s contest and wrote to authors as diverse as Jeff Kinney author of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever”; S. E. Hinton author of “The Outsiders”; and Gustave Flaubert author of “Madame Bovary.”
Sixty-four students were selected as state semi-finalists and were invited along with their families and teachers to the awards ceremony. Each semi-finalist received a certificate.
The top letters in each competition level were announced: Level 1 (grades 4-6), Level 2 (grades 7-8) and Level 3 (grades 9-12). First place winners received a $50 Target GiftCard, $100 from the Alabama Center for the Book and a journal. Second, third and honorable mention winners received cash awards from the Center and journals.
The three first place winners will now advance to the national competition sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, presented in partnership with Target. Winners will be announced later this month.
Two national winners in each competition level will receive a $500 Target GiftCard and will designate a favorite library that he or she wishes to receive a $10,000 grant from Target.
The four national honors recipients from each competition level designate a library to receive a $1,000 Target grant; those students each receive a $50 Target GiftCard.
Madden is the author of the Smoky Mountain Trilogy: Gentle’s Holler, Louisiana Song and Jessie’s Mountain. Gentle’s Holler received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly and was a New York and Chicago Public Library Pick. Her picture book about Charlie Lucas and Kathryn Tucker Windham, Nothing Fancy About Charlie & Kathryn, will be published next year with her daughter, Lucy, illustrating the text.
The Alabama Center for the Book (http://alabamacenterforthebook.lib.ua.eu) works with many organizations, individuals and agencies to promote reading, literacy, publishing, and other book-related activities. The Alabama Center for the Book is the Alabama Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is housed in the University Libraries at the University of Alabama. The Center is located at 711 Capstone Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, in the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, room 201.
Target sponsors Letters About Literature as part of its commitment to supporting education and early childhood reading. Target recognizes the integral role that reading plays in shaping a child’s future, because reading is the foundation for lifelong learning and success.
Since its creation by Congress in 1977 to “stimulate public interest in books and reading,” the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress (www.Read.gov/cfb/) has become a major national force for reading and literacy promotion. A public-private partnership, it sponsors educational programs that reach readers of all ages, nationally and internationally. The Center provides leadership for 52 affiliated state centers for the book (including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and nonprofit reading-promotion partners and plays a key role in the Library’s annual National Book Festival. It also oversees the Library’s Read.gov website and administers the Library’s Young Readers Center.
List of Alabama Winners 2012
Level 1 (grades 4-6)
Spanish Fort Middle School
The Montgomery Academy
The Montgomery Academy
Spanish Fort Middle School
Level 2 (grades 7-8)
Phillips Preparatory School (individual entry)
Oxford Middle School
Level 3 (grades 9-12)
Sara Jane Kachelman
Florence High School
Providence Classical School
The 2012 Alabama semi-finalists included
Shelby Lloyd Advent Episcopal School
Sophia Higgs, Advent Episcopal School
Anthony Minopoli, Berry Middle School
Adnan Reddy, Berry Middle School
Andrew Gedgoudas, Berry Middle School
Kristen Smith, Berry Middle School
Tuba Khan, Berry Middle School
Megan Seidel, Highlands School
Anna Lisa Goodman, Highlands School
Ada Cohen, Highlands School
Bisola Adediji, The Montgomery Academy
Sujin Lee, The Montgomery Academy
Tara Katz, The Montgomery Academy
Catherine Updegraff, The Montgomery Academy
Mary Jane McConnell, The Montgomery Academy
Madelyn Clark, Providence Classical School
Hannah James, Spanish Fort Middle School
Lana Stringer, Spanish Fort Middle School
Hunter Langham, Spanish Fort Middle School
Madison Fabber, Spanish Fort Middle School
Raleigh Bruce, Advent Episcopal
Ellie Gorman, Advent Episcopal
Tomeka Frieson, Advent Episcopal
Olivia Minor, Advent Episcopal
Harper Johnson, Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School
Brittney Hudson, Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School
Kara Moncrief, Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School
Zachary Fitzgerald, Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School
Mary Frances Lembke, Highlands School
Lauren Curry, Oxford Middle School
Aidan Lambrecht, Providence Classical School
Mary Katherine Givhan, Providence Classical School
Drew Lindley, Providence Classical School
Addison Harrison, Tuscaloosa Academy
Chelsea Alan, Tuscaloosa Academy
William Henson, Tuscaloosa Academy
Isabella Janice, Roland individual entry
Gabrielle D’Arcy, Florence High School
Caroline Lentz, Florence High School
Hannah Wright, Florence High School
Teena Patel, Florence High School
Kaitlin Moon, Pelham High School
Paige Knight, Pelham High School
Stormy Womack, Pelham High School
Ashley Brown, Pelham High School
Belle Griffin, Pelham High School
Emily Rames, Pelham High School
Alexis Lang, Pelham High School
Joshua Daniles, Providence Classical
Matthew McDavid, Providence Classical
Olivia Miller, Providence Classical
Savannah Silver, Providence Classical
Faith Buckley, Providence Classical
Elizabeth Cummings, Providence Classical |
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Here are just a few snapshots from the last couple days.
Mr Chen (on the right) from the tooling shop treated Bruce and I to lunch. It was a very simple meal and more typical for the average person in Shenzhen. I haven’t seen ginger beef or sweet and sour chicken once in China!
The hotel put on a Christmas Eve party so Bruce and I thought we would check it out. This was one perfomance I really enjoyed. (about the only one I am afraid)
Michael Jackhung in concert.
Its a beautiful day… Christmas morning in Shenzhen.
I spent the afternoon and evening at the factory. Its been a challenge this time around but I’m encouraged with the outcome. They should be out of the factory door in about a weeks time.
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Last week we had the pleasure of being surprised by an email from Autodesk. The company was announcing that they were introducing Autodesk Inventor Fusion for Mac–the first mechanical 3D CAD product for the Apple Mac platform from Autodesk.
Tyler Barnes, Sr. Product Manager and Publisher of Inventor and Kevin Schneider, Senior Product Line Manager for Design, Lifecycle and Simulation Product Group, of Autodesk, spoke to us through a virtual meeting and presented their new Mac solutions.
Mechanical CAD on the Mac? Really?
First off, we were really surprised by this turn of events–to see Autodesk release a full native version of a mechanical CAD product for the Mac platform. Our wager was on the release of a Mac native version of Revit (used in the architectural market, where the Mac is popular) before something like Inventor would ever be released. So we asked them to explain why this product now.
Kevin Schneider of Autodesk stated that the company is very focused on the next-generation of designers and engineers in schools and colleges. “Autodesk is always looking ahead and aims to serve our educational customers well,” stated Schneider, explaining that in a recent program inviting students to explore careers in design and engineering students came with different platform expectations when they brought their own equipment to class.
“Of the ten students who came in with computers, nine of them brought in MacBook Pros,” said Schneider. “When we [Autodesk] look at the next generation of designers and engineers we see their expectations of choice and software is very different than the current generation.“
Schneider explained that the next-generation has a different type of computer fluency and will be expecting to work with their data on a variety of platforms and devices, from things like the Mac, on to the cloud…and on smartphone platforms like iPhone.
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This was episode 102 of the LinuxLUGcast.
So the LinuxLUGcast is an open podcast/LUG that meets every first and third friday of the month using mumble. This method of running a podcast leaves it open to anyone showing up (which is what we want because it gets difficult for fiftyonefifty and I to come up with topics all the time). We have also gotten the reputation of being a safe for work podcast. This is why episode 102 is being posted here. Between the not safe for work language and the fact that after a few drinks during the podcast I get a little rambly we thought it best not to publish it on the regular LinuxLUGcast feed, but I thought there was some good conversation here that would be lost if it did not go somewhere. After some discussion we at the LinuxLUGcast decided that we would publish it here so that it could be heard by the HPR community.
We have also done some website remodeling which has screwed up the .ogg feed, and wanted to let people know that we are still podcasting and to please check out http://www.linuxlugcast.com/ for the new .ogg feed.
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Chennai: Educational institutions in India have always been away from discrimination based on religion, caste or creed but that no longer seems to be the case of top renowned institutes of India.
Following Aligarh University’s row over vegetarian food and non-vegetarian food served in campus, IIT Madras is also caught up in the row for alleged discrimination against its students based on different religions.
Images of separate entry-exit points, hand wash basins for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students have surfaced on the internet that is alleged to have been posted at the mess of IIT – Madras.
ChintaBAR condemns this newly introduced segregation & demands an explanation from the concerned secretaries. We also urge the secretaries concerned as well as the Mess Monitoring Committee to understand the implications of such practices & ensure that this segregation is stopped pic.twitter.com/MItJbUEzm3
— ChintaBAR (@ChintaBAR) December 14, 2018
One of the students said the posters had been put up near two entrances of the north Indian mess located on the second floor of Himalaya Mess Complex, which specifies separate entry points and wash basins for non-vegetarian and vegetarian students.
“Hand Wash Vegetarian Students”, “Winter vacation mess – food arrangements. Entry/exit non-vegetarian food students,” are the few posters circulating on the internet.
When media contacted the university for comments, an official in the mess monitoring and control committee of IIT-M told that he was unaware of the posters in the campus, AA reports.
He said separate arrangements were made for preparing Jain food (without onion or garlic) but he did not realize any discriminatory arrangements made in the campus against vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
A research scholar alleged that what started as a demand for a mess catering to ‘pure’ vegetarians last year in May had now become full-fledged untouchability’.
“This is the first time a mess has two separate entrances for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Not just that, even separate wash basins and separate utensils as well,” one of the students told.
Last year a research scholar was allegedly thrashed for taking part in the ‘beef festival’ by some students claimed to be Sangh Parivar supporters. |
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Tóth worked with cast-off library volumes – cutting, gluing, painting – in an installation which both examines and subverts the written word. He grouped books, arranged according to size, into pairs, threes, fours, and fives. He then painted them black and glued them shut.
In the 1950s, Czechoslovakia's streets were full of words painted on banners with political slogans. These were the cruelest years of communist totalitarianism. The 1950s are the period of my childhood. For me they are the most beautiful part of my life. Can one bear a grudge against one's childhood just because it took place against a background of lies?
I group discarded books of various authors . . . into pairs, threes, fours and fives, and on the maps that this makes, with concealed information inside, I paint in black a space for a new meaning. Black icons of emptiness. "Dezider Tóth has been deeply involved with the word and its relationship to the nonverbal. He creates optical poems that express the silences that dominated his culture and his own life. Tóth's childhood paralleled the cruelest years of communist totalitarianism in which Czechoslovakia's streets were full of painted banners with political slogans. During this time he lived in a strict monastic atmosphere dominated by forbidden Catholic rituals. Belivers secretly gathered at his parent's home for the belssing of grain, the last rites, processions, pilgrimages, and baptisms. These events left a profound impression upon him, and he was greatly influenced by liturgical texts. As a child, he was fascinated with the power of the written word and voraciously read poetry, novels, and newspapers." -Geraldine Ondrizek |
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Higher-order Traits and Happiness in the Workplace: The Importance of Occupational Project Scale for the Evaluation of Characteristic Adaptations
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We have real chance to raise bilateral cooperation to new level – PM Pashinyan receives Japan’s FM
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received on September 3 Foreign Minister of Japan Tarō Kōno who is in Armenia on an official visit.
The PM welcomed the first visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister to Armenia and noted that it takes place in an important period for Armenia in terms of democratic changes. “Last year we marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Japan, which could be described as productive and dynamically developing. At the same time I think we have real chances to raise bilateral cooperation to a new level and particularly to foster economic relations”, PM Pashinyan said.
Japan’s FM shared the opinion of the Armenian PM over the issue that the two countries have a great potential for developing and deepening the partnership in different spheres. “It’s an honor for me to visit Armenia. Today I visited “Tumo” center for creative technologies and I am impressed by the Armenia’s educational model of technologies. “Tumo” is one of the areas where we can collaborate. We are ready to discuss the prospects for economic cooperation”, he said.
PM Pashinyan referred to the newly established political and economic situation in Armenia and the reforms underway, particularly fight against corruption and improvement of business and investment environment. The Foreign Minister of Japan saluted the democratic changes in Armenia and expressed readiness to support the Armenian Government in that process.
Speaking about the development of economic relations the interlocutors highlighted the signing and ratification of the agreement on “Liberalization, Encouragement and Protection of Investments between the Government of Armenia and the Government of Japan”.
The Head of the Executive assessed promising the development of partnership in high technologies, tourism, infrastructures and innovations.
The sides highlighted the necessity of holding culture days of both countries in Armenia and Japan, as well as deepening of inter-parliamentary relations. The interlocutors reached an agreement to set a joint agenda and to actively work to bring it to life.
Nikol Pashinyan also highlighted the deepening of humanitarian ties and the privileged visa regime for the citizens of Japan visiting Armenia, in the sidelines of which they can visit Armenia without entry visa.
The sides also exchanged ideas on regional and international issues. The Armenian Premier noted that Armenia highly appreciates Japan’s balanced position on Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
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Transformative science and challenge-based learning – the role of transdisciplinarity in a changing world
To address challenges such as the twin transitions of climate and digitalisation, the universities’ first and second missions (research and education) need to be adapted and the third mission (co-development and societal impact) needs to be strengthened. It is no longer sufficient to increase the amount of highly specialized academic knowledge, but universities’ agendas have to align with societal missions, so universities become incubators of transformation. Digitalization will have to be guided by these missions and human well-being. Arqus can respond to these challenges by pulling together the expertise and experience of its partner universities.
Speaker: Dr. Holger Hoff (University of Graz)
Transdisciplinary Interface Manager in the Field of Excellence Climate Change Graz.
Topic: Introductory Workshop “Re-Thinking Transfer or the 3rd Mission of University“
“How to successfully communicate”. For (young?) scientists
While increasingly becoming a key aspect of doing research, communicating one‘s scientific output, especially to a lay audience, requires its own skill set and can often be a challenge.
How do you break down your findings to make them understandable while maintaining complexity and scientific value? What language should you use in which context? How do you approach different communication formats?
This session will delve into several strategies to improve one‘s science communication efforts, a skillset that is increasingly valuable for one‘s academic career as well.
Speaker: Veronika Rogenhofer (University of Graz)
Public Relations Coordinator at the Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change.
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Co-designing public engagement in practice: fieldnotes from NEWSERA project
Public engagement seems to be paving the way for new baselines for knowledge creation and innovation paths that include the contributions of regular citizens and other stakeholders. This lecture will give the chance to consider some of the challenges of public engagement as they have been addressed by the NEWSERA project, a three-year-long Horizon 2020 project. Taking stock of the experience of NEWSERA outcomes, the lecture will explore the barriers and opportunities connected to public engagement.
Speaker: Prof. Paolo Giardullo (University of Padua)
Assistant Professor in Sociology at the University of Padua.
Topic: Science Communication
Do you have what companies are looking for? Skills identification and promotion
During this session, the topic of skills developed during the PhD, and more particularly soft, transversal and transferable skills will be addressed. Participants will learn how to identify their skills and how to value them to recruiters. The session will be composed of moments when the whole group is present and exercises in small groups.
Speaker: Carole Allouche and Stéphanie Thillet (Université Claude Bernard University Lyon 1)
Career experts with much experience in counseling PhDs on their professional integration.
Topic: Transferrable Skills: From Research to the Market Outside Academia
Competitiveness of enterprises and local SME systems. Sustainable/circular business models
In this session, the focus will be on the introduction of the circular economy framework and how environmental sustainability can be integrated into companies‘ strategies to strengthen their competitiveness. Circular business models will be presented.
Speaker: Prof. Eleonora di Maria (University of Padua)
Professor at the Department of Economics and Management.
The boost of bio- and circular-economy: the quintuple helix model in practise
Driving innovation and scaling up new sustainable solutions requires multi-actor partnerships involving public, private, academia, and the civil society, and in close syntony with the natural environment. Cooperation culture shapes how principles of circular economy and bioeconomy are implemented in practice. Given the potential for improving the use of biological waste and cooperation between geographically proximate companies and farms, development opportunities of industrial symbiosis were chosen to be analyzed in the five selected Lithuanian municipalities. The case study of industrial symbiosis in selected Lithuanian regions, which covered socio-economic, business and technological aspects, will be elaborated during the presentation.
Speaker: Dr. Inga Matijošytė (Vilnius University)
Senior researcher and head of the Sector of Applied Biocatalysis at the Life Sciences Center.
What is a social innovation lab? How to organize a call for social innovation labs?
A social innovation laboratory is an instrument to think in common with an experimentation and prototyping approach, combining reflection and orientation to action, in order to generate solutions to the complex challenges that affect the common good in our time, whether in neighborhoods, in institutions, in organizations, or in society as a whole. We will address practical issues to setting up social innovation lab calls in universities. Impronta Granada is one of our most challenging initiatives in this regard.
Speaker: Prof. Esteban Romero-Frías (University of Granada)
Director of Medialab UGR- Research Laboratory for Digital Culture and Society.
Topic: Social Innovation
Service Learning – as a method of knowledge transfer from universities
Service Learning is an important field of action for student knowledge transfer and is particularly well suited for knowledge transfer from the humanities and social sciences. In a simple and effective way, students can combine social engagement with their professional education. Students bring their knowledge to bear, for example, in concrete cooperation with non-university partners such as schools, associations or companies. When students work together with non-university partners in civil society, culture or business on concrete problems, both sides benefit.
Speaker: Judith Zimmermann (Leipzig University)
Officer for Strategic Knowledge Transfer Development.
Topic: Social Innovation
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Dude, we don’t have a single defender who can make headed clearances more than 10 yards or mark properly at set pieces.
The game changed defensively for United in the 3 years they had Ferdinand, Vidic and Van Der Sar, Chelsea when they had Gallas, Terry and Cech and Pool with VVD, Alison, and Fabinho.
Their systems remained the same. I think we’ve just had weak defenders for so long at the back some of you have got used to them.
With van Dyke in this team over Mustafi we still leak silly goals but get at least 10 more points a season.
It is a given you need great defenders too. But without a coherent defensive setup individuals will always be woefully exposed.
I still find it hard to believe that the likes of Watford who haven't scored more than 1 goal a game all season, managed to score 2 against us and deserved to score easily 4 or 5. If that is caused by a lack of individual quality in our defenders, then they shouldn't even be playing the professional game at all. |
When compared to other types of wood, teak wood is more expensive. However, it is also one of the few kinds of wood that has a very long lifespan. In-fact, teak wood furniture can endure up to 70 years with proper maintenance.
Similar to mango wood, teak is a tropical hardwood that is mostly found in South and South-East Asia. Some nations where teak is grown include Northern Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India. Two varieties of teak wood are there in the respective Indian regions: Central province teak and Nagpur teak. Read more |
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Even though your residents are retired, there are still ways that you can help them strengthen their financial wellness and make good choices with their money. Here are some tips for how to incorporate financial wellness into your community’s wellness programming.Know your charities
Invite representatives from local charities to bring materials to an interactive
open house event where interested residents can ask questions and learn more about both giving and volunteering to help those in need in the community.
For help with online giving, Charity Navigator is a website which provides information and ratings for over 9,000 charities internationally. Point your residents to this site so that they can feel confident that their charity of choice will use their donations wisely.
The future of money
Hold an educational event focusing on the innovations taking place in the finance world. Show TED talks on topics such as fintech, innovations in banking, cryptocurrency, and more, with time for discussion afterwards.
Consider starting an intergenerational finance club where your business-savvy residents can pass on advice to the next generation. Invite local business, finance, and economics students to join weekly round-table discussions on topics ranging from investments to entrepreneurship to 401(k)s.
Scammers targeting seniors can strike online and through phone calls, and your residents may be vulnerable to fraud if they are not wary of warning signs. Use the resources listed below to host a financial safety course where your residents can learn how to protect themselves from scams. |
Hooray! The 2017 Spring Fling Mega Sponsor Blog Hop Begins Today!
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We are VERY excited to be participating in this amazing Mega Sponsor Blog Hop with our stamp-industry friends! We have joined together with 15 other stamp and papercraft companies to spread some fun inspiration, PLUS give away 16 prizes to 16 lucky winners!
You might have hopped here from our friends at Our Daily Bread (Hi Rick and Kelley!). If you are looking to start from the beginning, hop over to Denami Design! The amazing Nami from their team coordinated this fun event. Thanks for getting us all together, Nami!
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Today, we have a special SPRING FLING project from Kerry Kung!
Hello hello Ai friends and happy Monday to you!
I'm so excited that Spring is finally here. Woohoo! Time for some beautiful flowers!
And today I'm sharing a card using this adorable bunny from the Easter Blessings set.
I started by creating the background using Tim Holtz distressing ink pad in broken china and mowed lawn. Then I stamped the adorable bunnies five separate times, colored them with Copic markers, and fussy cut them out. Then using adhered to card, I also used 3D foam adhesive to create some dimension with varies flowers. Then added a grass border, and finished up with 'Happiness Grows' sentiment from the WC Sentiments set.
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Bunnies: C0, C1, RV10, RV21, RV23
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Comparative Study of Polices and Related Best Practices in the Asia-Pacific Region for Promoting the Adoption and Utilization of Renewable Energy Technologies
The increased demand and surge in energy prices in the Asian energy markets has renewed the concerns of governments, businesses, and individuals regarding the rapidly depleting fossil fuel resources and expensive methods of generating electricity to meet the growing demand.
The world is changing and has to utilize its resources in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner while providing its customers with affordable power. This transition towards a more efficient low-carbon economy may change both the way power is produced, transmitted, distributed and consumed. With the new policies already introduced in the United States and Europe to incorporate the abundant renewable resources, Asia may be keen to consider and tailor some of the successful methodologies.
Renewable energy sources have grown to supply approximately 17 % of global energy consumption in 2011. By 2011 total renewable power capacity worldwide was approximately 1400 GW an increase of 8 % over 2010. In 2013 and onward renewable energy is expected to grow strongly in the end use sectors: power, heating, cooling and transport. The top seven countries China, United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, India and Japan accounted for 70 % of total capacity world wide.
The top five countries for investment are China, United States, Germany, Italy and India. Of all these countries China is the fastest growing regarding renewable energy with the most growth in renewable capacity (282 GW). By region, the EU was home to nearly 44% of global non-hydro renewable capacity at the end of 2011, and the BRICS nations accounted for almost 26%; their share has been increasing in recent years, but virtually all of this capacity is in China, India, and Brazil. |
Culture Vulture: Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Lecture
No one reviews talks but I’ve just attended two by some highly gifted women that deserve wider notice. Director Anna Brownsted and actress Dana Harrison discussed their work on R.T. Rogers’ provocative play “White People” at Shakespeare & Company last week and author Brenda Wineapple gave a brilliant mini-seminar in American cultural history, focusing on the friendship of Emily Dickinson and Thomas Wentworth Higginson.
Talk is cheap, the saying goes, and in the 21st century it seems to have become even cheaper. I became an unwilling captive of AM Talk Radio last month when my contractor brought it with him and left it on as he worked. I sometimes tune in to NPR talk shows but find their false intimacy irritating and their focus too broad. The guest is often more interested in selling his book or movie than in any idea. And the call-ins are too often irrelevant, superficial.
Talks at cultural institutions are more narrowly defined. The audience is self-selected and invested in the theme or art form in question. The need to sell is there — that’s why theaters and historic houses in the Berkshires maintain lecture series — but their growing popularity is also driven by enormous consumer interest in cultural work: why does a writer choose a subject or a director a play? How does an actress approach her work? What challenges do each of them encounter and how do they address them?
Anna Brownsted, Dana and Brenda Wineapple are not only highly intelligent women but passionate about their work.
Passion is, of course, at the core of “White Heat,” Wineapple’s examination of the epistolary relationship between the poet and the Abolitionist-Author-Minister. And she is one of those impassioned, exhaustive lecturers that you wish you had had more of at school. Her book is set in the 1860s, beginning during the Civil War when Emily Dickinson was thirty-one and Higginson, thirty-eight. He was a writer for “The Atlantic Monthly” who would command the first Union regiment of black soldiers.
One of his articles, “Letter to a Young Contributor,” elicited a response from the reclusive, then-unknown poet in Amherst: four poems and a question “Are you too deeply occupied to say if my Verse is alive?” He was not too deeply occupied to write back and she felt heard, read, and validated. They began a 25-year correspondence that led to the publication of Dickinson’s poetry. “You were not aware that you saved my life,” she later wrote.
What sets these talks in the Berkshires apart from your run-of-the-mill book store series or university lecture is the nature of the audience and the nature of the Venue. The library of Ventford Hall — more about this mansion and Gilded Age Museum in a forthcoming blogpost — is the perfect venue for a talk about Wineapple’s 19th century protagonists. And, judging by its questions, the audience seemed to be perfect: self-selected, highly-informed, and highly motivated.
When asked why she wanted to write about Dickinson, Wineapple replied: “What writer DOESN”T want to write about Emily Dickinson?” The prospect, however, was daunting. She didn’t “fish and fornicate” like Earnest Hemingway. Apart from her poems and letters, there are few documents of her life. We don’t know why she was reclusive nor the identity of “The Master” to whom she wrote.
What Wineapple kept “bumpIng up against” as she researched her previous book on Nathaniel Hawthorne, was a very unusual man named Thomas Wentworth Higginson, who was an early champion of Henry David Thoreau, women’s rights and physical exercise for women (in 1862, he taught women weight-lifting), was a minister, a journalist, a sometime ethno-musicologist (he transcribed Negro spirituals during his military service in the Civil War) and what was then construed as a political radical.
“The soul selects its own society,” Dickinson had written; as a real-life friend, she chose Higginson.
Wineapple blends cultural history, biography and literary criticism into a heady brew that made her listeners who had not yet read the book feel like running out to get “White Heat.”
Racism was on everyone’s mind in Shakespeare & Co’s new state-of-the art Production and Performing Arts Center (Studio 3)last Tuesday when director Anna Brownsted and actress Dana Harrison sat down to talk about “White People.” Unlike Ventford Hall. Shakespeare & Co doesn’t serve a full Victorian tea at its lecture series (the price of admission is $6 compared to Ventford Hall’s $15) but its program was, like Brenda Wineapple’s, a highly informed, engaged 30 or so people, some of whom had seen the 90-minute play by J.T. Rogers, some of whom were planning to. All wanted to talk about the issues raised in this provocative and pertinent American comedy
At 35, Brownstead is a young Texan director now finishing her degree at Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She read White People two years ago, she explained, after meeting playwright T.J. Rogers at a theater festival. His play “Madagascar” was having a reading and Brownsted was taken with Rogers’ language, his sensibility and “his way of delving into questions that he leaves for the audience to answer.” She also thought that the playwright’s subject matter — Americans encountering The Other in various ways — would appeal to then-Artistic Director Tina Packer and submitted the script tot last year’s Studio Festival of Plays.
Packer is always up for socially or politically provocative plays and had a history of encouraging women directors. and Rogers, who had originally written White People in the late 1990s, tinkered with the script after President Obama’s election put a new spin on race in America.
“People are a little scared of this play,” Brownsted said, and the audience members lost no time in asking why.
“It’s scary to put on three people talking in monologue for 90 minutes,” she said initially. “Producing organizations have been reluctant.” When pressed, she elaborated: “The issues, the language. We asked a black company member to come in and watch rehearsals. It was scary for some of the actors to say some of their lines. They wondered: are these racist thoughts I’m expressing in me as a person or me as an actor?”
Dana Harrison, who portrays a backwoods North Carolina housewife and ex-homing queen in “White People” said she had more difficulty articulating the sexual than the racially-fraught content. “It’s not like the racist lines were new or came as a surprise to anyone!” she said,
Members of the audience peppered director and actress with questions: they brought up the recent Professor Gates/Police Sgt Crowley drama in Cambridge; the Obama Administration; their identification with all three characters in White People; their own difficulties in talking about race. Everyone agreed that White People broke a silence in their own lives that begged for more discussion. Anna Brownsted promised a Talkback later in the short run. “White People” plays until September 4.
Helen Epstein is the author of “Joe Papp” and “Where She Came From.” |
Are you Pregnant or have children under the age of four? You could qualify for Healthy Start if you're on benefits, or if you're pregnant and under 18.
What is Healthy Start?
Healthy Start is a scheme that provides weekly vouchers which can be spent in local shops, and coupons for vitamins.
Healthy Start vouchers can be spent on:
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Pregnant women, women with a baby under one year old and children aged up to their fourth birthday will receive Healthy Start vitamin coupons every 8 weeks. The vitamins contain:
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Do I qualify?
To find out if you qualify for Healthy Start vouchers, plus how and where to use them, visit the Healthy Start website.
If you qualify for the scheme you'll be sent vouchers which you can use in over 30,000 shops in the UK.
How to apply
- Visit the Healthy Start website for an application form.
- Ask your midwife or health visitor to download the form from the website and give it/send it to you.
- If you do not have easy access to the form or a professional to help you, you can contact the West Sussex Community Hub who will be able to send you one. Call: 033 022 27980.
- Call the Healthy Start helpline and ask them to send you a form: 0345 607 6823. |
BY BÉRJ BERAMIAN
Dealing with daily traffic in the suburbs of Los Angeles and running errands around town may sometimes frazzle some residents like me. People turn to tourism throughout the year to change their environment, to get away from their region, experience someplace different, or go somewhere that offers some serenity. I find ecotourism, such as mountain biking in local forests and mountains, a good way to break from the daily routine in Los Angeles – and I make time to ride once or twice and, sometimes, three times a week.
Mountain biking and hiking are popular outdoor activities in most countries with developed trails. I grew up in a city at the foothills of the Angeles National Forest. I can ride three miles North from my house in Pasadena to get to the Mount Wilson Toll Road. The twelve-feet-wide trail climbs another three miles to the Henninger Flats forest nursery and campground and continues to the iconic television and radio antennas on Mount Wilson’s peak, at an elevation of 5,710 feet. Other trail rides in the region with varying difficulty developed my skills in maneuvering through challenging courses, ascending and descending over the San Gabriel Mountains. Climbing the steep fire road to Henninger Flats is also great cardio that has me drenched by the end of each ride. Once or twice a week, some friends and I meet at Henninger Flats to exercise and socialize as we celebrate the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean. We also discuss many subjects at our gatherings.
One day, I suggested mountain biking in Armenia. I had traveled to Armenia since 2010 and lived there as well, and I always thought the Armenian Highlands were ideal for ecotourism for both hikers and mountain bikers. Somebody else in our gathering said he knew of a professional trail builder named Hans Keifer, who was developing trails in Armenia to promote ecotourism in the region. I was immediately intrigued by Hans’s work. So, I befriended Hans through Facebook and learned more about the exciting work his non-profit organization, Trails For Change NGO, does in Armenia and Artsakh– which inspired me to sign up for the Janapar Trail mountain biking fundraiser ride. My enjoyment of ecotourism that started in the suburbs of Los Angeles led me on a journey through the Janapar Trail, riding approximately 130 miles from Armenia to Artsakh through the Syunik Highlands and the Artsakh Mountain Range.
Ecotourism in the Armenian Highlands has great potential as an attraction for hikers and bikers alike. There are a few non-profit organizations, which fund the building and maintenance of trails, and tour organizers who provide guided tours through the region’s landscape. My journey through the Janapar Trail was led byHans Keifer, who himself also happens to be an avid mountain biker. The group of 12 participants raised about $20,000 for the non-profit organization in the summer of 2019.
The trip was well organized and required some preparation by each participant. Hans was highly informative about the trip. He organized some long-distance rides through local mountain trails in Los Angeles County to help participants condition themselves to ride 20 to 30 miles per day and climb between 2,000 to 5,000 feet elevations over a course of five days. He also provided a gear and clothing packing list for the journey, including a detailed trip plan with trail condition descriptions and apps to review the five segments of the Janapar Trail. Hans even suggested flight schedules, made room and board accommodations for the Janapar Trail ride, and provided instructions for transporting the mountain bikes in bike bags.
We landed in Yerevan, Armenia a few days earlier than our ride schedule, which was planned from August 25 through August 30, 2019. It took some two to three days to adjust one’s sleeping schedule after the air travel and time change. Tools and support were also provided for re-assembly of the mountain bikes in Yerevan.
On Sunday, August 25th, two support vehicles with hired drivers, Karen and Gegham, and a trip organizer, Tsovinar, picked up the participants, loaded the mountain bikes and travel packs, and transported the group to the town of Vardenis, which is located South-East of Lake Sevan. Along the way, we stopped at a restaurant where we enjoyed a traditional Armenian breakfast that included fried tomatoes with eggs, boiled eggs, various local cheeses, honey from local beekeepers, fresh-baked lavash and loaf bread, tea, and coffee. Scattered rain clouds poured rain down on us at the trailhead. Some of us took cover under the patio roof of a convenience store and others in the transport vehicles until the rain passed. Later, we started pedaling on a wide paved road that turned into a dirt road, also known as a Jeep road.
There was a gradual ascent onto a plateau, heading towards a mountain range. The group rode together and scattered apart a bit as we climbed the trail through its steepest sections. Along the way, we made a stop by an abandoned building near a stream. I refilled my hydration pack with natural spring water that flowed out from a half-inch pipe in the mountainside. We moved onto steeper sections, riding, and sometimes hiking, with our bikes.
The riders regrouped at the peak of the mountain, 8,998 feet above sea level, ascending 2,946 feet, and covering about 15 kilometers through two-thirds of the first day’s segment. As each rider arrived, they sat along a hillock, snacked on energy bars, fruits, nuts, and sandwiches to replenish nutrients as their chatter echoed over the scenic landscape. After the short rest, the company of mountain bikers lined up for the descent into Artsakh.
Just as we started over the hump of the mountain, a few cows were grazing on wild greens at the border pass, as if they were waiting to welcome our arrival. The cows stood still as the riders maneuvered between them. Brown Caucasian cattle in Armenia are unusually lean in form and they freely roam to graze on pastures or in the highlands where some wild herbs and greens grow. One by one, each rider plunged into the steep terrain of loose gravel and rocks through a narrower Jeep road, which was slightly eroded from the previous season of snow and rain.
The descent into Artsakh was a thrill to ride. Switchbacks and turns on the mountainside crossed a few streams and merged with shallow trenches dug by Jeep tires, forcing the bikers to pick a line with the least resistance to avoid obstacles on the course. We made random stops to regroup and view the valleys and mountain ranges ahead. Some guys were faster, others more cautious as we rode downhill and made our way to a gradual slope and gathered at a turnoff to Tsar Village. We pedaled along in a single file down a valley and up again on the trail to the isolated village.
A young girl and her brother sped down on their bikes and greeted us. One of Mariné’s bicycle pedalsonly had the remnant of the spindle rod, which was missing the plastic pedalpiece, but it didn’t seem to bother her at all as she and her brother, Sam, led us to their village home. We completed 22 miles by the end of the first segment. The support team was already there with our travel packs.
Mariné’s family hosted our group in their village home. Sahak, their father, barbecued dinner. In the meantime, it rained for a bit again as we cleaned our bikes and prepped them for the next morning, and Hans helped tune a shifting problem with one of the mountain bikes. The family provided sleeping quarters for a good night’s rest and made breakfast in the morning to send us off on the second section of our journey. Our travel packs were loaded in Sahak’s car and another stack tied on the roof for the descentfrom Tsar Village. The riders maneuvered through a rocky road that zigzagged down the mountainside, before they crossed a stream, and continued on a smooth dirt road to the parked support vehicles at the bottom of the gorge.
The drivers loaded our packs in the transport vehicles, and we started the second section of our journey from Tsar Village to Zuar Village. The dirt road ran downhill along the Tartar River. We rode together in clusters through a gorge along the river. Amid the first portion, we took a short break by a public hot spring pool, which had mineral water gushing out from its middle. There were a couple of changing stalls and outhouse facilities for public use.
We continued the ride up to Karvatchar, a village where we observed historical stone carvings and the remnants of ancient vegetable oil mills. The route led us to a turnoff in Nor Verishen where we crossed a bridge over the Tartar River and began a very steep climb through the village of Nor Manashid. The local folks are hospitable with tourists passing through, and one villager invited us to his home where we had cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and bread. The first half of the ride was harder than the second half. We rode through lots of overgrown grass and passed a few water buffalo grazing near creeks. The most enjoyable section of the ride was through the forest. The Janapar trail had blue and white blazes and signs along the route, which guided us through the segment.
Once our group reached the highpoint of the mountain, 4,792 feet elevation, we rode down through a field on a jeep road and traveled through a cross-country segment until we merged with the Zuar Trail, which was marked with red and white blazes. We completed 33 miles by the end of the second segment, when we arrived at Yesseya’s village home. We had some coffee with the host and a few of his neighbors. Most of the village folks in Zuar keepbees and producehoney for a living, and one of them even makessparkling honey wine. We later went to a popular natural spring pool and soaked ourselves in the hot mineral water to rejuvenate our sore cycling legs.
Yesseya prepared our dinner and broke bread with our group. He had adopted two dogs and was given another Gampr puppy as a gift. He saved the leftovers from dinner to feed the dogs. It was a restful night followed by another breakfast in the morning before we departed Yesseya’s home. There was a makeshift bridge made of steel and severed logs built over the river between the road and Yesseya’s property. We crossed it with our packs to get to the transport vehicles. Once we loaded our bags, we prepped our mountain bikes and geared up for the third segment of our journey.
We rode down a dirt road through Zuar Village to the hot spring pool. The MTB Project app helped us track down the trail and ford across the river where we climbed onto an old road, turned right, and started our ascent. The beginning had some very steep parts, which required some hiking with the bike; otherwise, it was rideable for most of the two-mile, 1,500-feet elevation gain. The road narrowed over the ridge of the mountain as it ran along a valley with converging streams below, and, across the way, there were abandoned structures of settlements that left a historical impression in the scenic landscape. I wondered how people lived on a mountainside.
We followed the blue and white blazes along the Janapar Trail, riding through a tree-lined segment that was eventually speckled with shrubs as we climbed higher to where trees did not exist at 7,075 feet elevation. Natural water springs created streams that crossed the trail at a few points. The high altitude in the last half-mile forced me to hike my bike up to the peak where I joined the group to catch my breath and take a selfie. By this point, we traveled 10 miles and climbed 2,871 feet. We sat and enjoyed the view of the mountaintops and valleys below as we ate some nuts, fruit, and health bars to replenish our energy for the 15-mile descent to Ganszasar Monastery.
The cool breeze at the mountain peak required a windbreaker for the ride down in the beginning as we rode through more streams that crossed the trail. Somewhere around 6,000 feet elevation, there was a grassy plain with two horses grazing over the scenic landscape below. We continued down the trail and rode through a small village, which had some apricot, plum, and apple trees planted on the mountainside. I stopped by a natural spring and filled my bottle with water that was cold and tasty. The rest of the descent crisscrossed over streams that eventually merged into a river. I took a brief break and washed my muddied mountain bike while my shoes soaked in the cool river.
The trail became more technical as we rode down loose rocky slopes through the bottom portion. Wild berry shrubs required some tasting along the way. We reached a touristic area at the end of the 4,352 feet descentwhere restaurants and street vendors sold homemade goods. Hans treated the group with some Zhingyalov Hatz, Armenian flatbread stuffed with a variety of herbs. The drivers loaded the mountain bikes intothe transport vehicle and drove us to For-rest Hub in Stepanakert, a new campground with cabins, camping, showers, and toilet stalls. Dinner was prepared and served by the host, Azat, whose entrepreneurial vision developed the For-rest Hub campground. Later, we conversed with some friendly neighborhood kids who were intrigued by our visit.
The next morning, we loaded our mountain bikes on the transport vehicles and drove to Sushi to start the ride to Karmir Shuka Village, the fourth segment. We began the ride on a paved road then turned off on a dirt road as we passed through Karintak Village. The route continued through some single tracks, seldom traveled by vehicles. After some climbing over the high point, we entered a dense forest. We stopped to rest for a bit in a picnic area near a spring before the descent to Avetaranots. Along the way, we met Artur, a teenage boy, who was intrigued by the bikes and our trip. Artur even took one of the mountain bikes for a trial spin. His family offered cheese, greens, and bread, and put several pears into our backpacks. We posed for a group picture with the family before our departure.
There were a convent and a church en route to Avetaranots where we also discovered a waterfall. The ride was mostly on a single track. There was another natural spring in the forest where we stopped to drink the water. Most of the ride was through a forest, under a canopy of trees, and the descent, in particular, was fun to ride. We climbed 2,392 feet, descended 4,780 feet, and rode 21miles to reach Karmir Shuka. We stayed at Bedros’s resort, in a gorge, on a segment of the Janapar Trail frequented by hikers. Bedros often hosts hikers who pass through the resort.
The group started pedalingthrough the last segment on the next day. The climb over the ridge of the mountain was steep with a short hike-a-bike section. We rode past a small memorial as the trail turned rocky and steep during the descent to Azokh Village. There were a few small stores in the village that sold smoked fish, which is quite a tasty snack when it is available. We cut the journey a bit short through the fifth segment, since it was a nice day for some sightseeing. The support vehicles transported us to the base of a mountainside where we hiked up to explore the Azokh Cave. Human activity in the cave dates back about 7000 years. Later, we headed over to Togh Village and had a delicious lunch at Maro Bed and Breakfast. We decided to do a hike after we dropped off our packs in a village home.
Along the way, we chatted with some residents of Togh and picked some ripe green grapes from the vines hanging down from the trellis over the patio. The group hiked up to the Gtichavank Monastery, and we returned on a route around the mountain back to the village. There is also a dilapidated building in the center of Togh that has a painted mural of a carpet design typical of carpets made in the region. Ruben Oganesyan, a fine artist from Moscow who spends his summers in his family’s home in Togh, designed the artwork. Ruben gathered neighborhood volunteers to help paint the mural of the carpet on the building as part of an effort to improve Togh’s village center, which is located across from Melik’s Palace, another monumental architectural ruin. The fifth segment of the Janapar Trail ride covers 27 miles, ascends 5,588 feet, and ends in Hadrut.
The mountain biking trip from Armenia to Artsakh was more than just an activity on my bucket list. The momentous ecotourism experience offered adventure, cultural encounters, gastronomical treats, and serenity within an environment with picturesque mountaintop views of a region known as the Armenian Highlands. Physical conditioning was required for ascending and descending over mountains, riding through valleys and gorges along rivers, treading through trails, brush, mud, streams, and rivers, and resting in campgrounds and homestays in villages. It was ultimately a journey with a purpose. Trails For Change NGO organized the ride, which raised funding for much-needed signage, blazing, re-routes, brushwork, and other necessary maintenance on the Janapar Trail. Ecotourism in Armenia and Artsakh is thriving and will offer more discoveries in the years to come, so people may hike or mountain bike through the scenic landscape and become immersed inthe cultural and historical experience of the Janapar Trail journey. |
YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—Around four dozen Angry parents of Armenian soldiers killed in the 2020 war in Nagorno-Karabakh were detained on Wednesday as they tried to prevent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from laying flowers at Armenia’s main military ceremony.
Pashinyan, other senior officials and members of his political team visited the Yerablur Military Pantheon in Yerevan as part of official ceremonies to mark the 31st anniversary of the country’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
The several dozen parents of fallen soldiers gathered at the main entrance to Yerablur overnight to try to disrupt the wreath-laying ceremony. They blame Pashinyan for the deaths of their sons as well as at least 3,800 other Armenian soldiers killed in action. Many of those soldiers were buried at Yerablur.
Riot police dispersed the protesters shortly before the officials led Pashinyan arrived at the pantheon. The grief-stricken men and women mostly wearing black clothes were dragged away, forced into police vehicles and driven away. They all were set free after the ceremony.
“You all saw how savagely they attacked us,” said one of the protesting mothers. “They didn’t just drag us. They also hit us.”
Videos of the incident caused uproar on social media. The Armenian police issued a statement defending their actions and saying that they must not be “used for political purposes.” The statement said at the same time that the national police chief, Vahe Ghazarian, has ordered an internal inquiry into the use of force.
Vahan Hovannisyan, a lawyer representing the parents, condemned “the illegal actions of police officers.” An Armenian civic group, the Union of Informed Citizens, likewise accused the police of using excessive force.
The same group of parents has protested regularly in Yerevan since April. The protests were sparked by Pashinyan’s remarks made in response to continuing opposition criticism of his handling of the devastating war.
“They [critics] say now, ‘Could they have averted the war?’” Pashinyan told the Armenian parliament on April 13. “They could have averted the war, as a result of which we would have had the same situation, but of course without the casualties.”
The protesting families say Pashinyan thus publicly admitted sacrificing thousands of lives. They submitted a relevant “crime report” to Armenia’s Office of the Prosecutor-General on April 18.
The office instructed other law-enforcement agencies to question Pashinyan and decide whether to launch criminal proceedings against the prime minister. The latter has still not been summoned by them for questioning. |
Any comprehensive fire protection system must include monitoring of the fire alarm system, often known as central station monitoring. When a fire alarm sounds in your home or business, a sufficient monitoring system makes sure it is not a false alarm and immediately sends the signal to first responders (the local police, fire department, etc.). Emergency services will still be contacted by Central Station even if your building is unoccupied, potentially saving tens of thousands of dollars in property damage.
The occupancy class of your facility is the most crucial factor in determining if your home or building needs a fire alarm system monitored. The International Building Code is one of the numerous national regulations and legislation that establish this.
The Occupancy Classification of your building is the most crucial factor in evaluating whether your home or building needs a fire alarm system monitoring. The International Building Code, your state's fire code, the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) 72 and 101, and, most significantly, your local Municipal Corporation are just a few of the national codes and laws that govern this. The fire alarm system necessary for any occupancy must be equipped to convey a warning of a fire alarm or other emergency automatically.
The rules may be slightly different for new construction than for older, already-occupied buildings, but for the most part, local municipal corporation set a monitoring method as the absolute minimum. |
What are Near Work Activities?
Activities done at short distances such as reading, working at your desk, using digital screens (using the computer or watching TV, etc.) are known as near work activities.
Near work, activities require a high amount of visual attention and energy. Due to the large amounts of near work activity (such as reading and using the computer), our young ones engage in as they go about their schooling years has long been thought as a potential increase in the risk of them developing myopia. Studies on this topic, however, have not able to prove consistently the relationship between time spent on near work and the development of myopia in schoolchildren. As such, the academic community is keeping a close watch on the associations between cases of myopia development and time engaged in near work by collecting and closely reviewing all new studies on this subject.
Things Parents Can Do to Help Children Keep Myopia Away
Schedule Screen Time.
Studies reveal that lifestyles concerning the amount of time on digital screen usage directly impact their near work habits and activity, showing a correlation in the development of myopia. The modern youth spends a copious amount of time on near work activities, especially when engaged in education, where digital screen use is increasing with current times. Though it’s not feasible to stop them from using vital tools such as the computer in these times, setting clear boundaries on screen time can aid in reducing eye strain from excessive amounts of digital screen use.
Spend time outside.
With the advent of the digital age, our young ones tend to spend an increasing amount of time indoors as the digital world encroaches on all aspects of lifestyle (such as work, entertainment, social activity and information sources). Seek to plan more time outdoors.
Studies suggest that myopia development and progression may be caused by light levels,1 which may be directly related to how little time kids spend outdoors nowadays. In fact, according to the Vision Council, nearly one in four kids spend more than three hours per day using digital devices,3 when they might be better off heading outside for some good old-fashioned play. Increased outdoor activity has been shown to retard the onset of myopia by 11-34%.4 One possible reason for this is because components of sunlight activate vitamin D, which may play a potential role in eye growth.4 Also, kids are usually engaged in more distance-vision activities when they’re outside, which places fewer strenuous near-vision demands on young eyes.
Ask your doctor about ways to manage myopia.
Regular glasses and contact lenses can help kids see more clearly, but they do not slow down the progression of myopia, which means kids may need increasingly stronger prescriptions as they continue to grow. However, certain types of contact lenses—including soft lenses—can slow down the speed at which myopia develops.5 According to the American Optometric Association, multifocal contact lenses for children with myopia can slow the progression of nearsightedness, providing a more effective and efficient treatment option.6
Controlling myopia in children is important because as their eyes grow and their myopia increases, the dependency on glasses increases. This can reduce the ability of children to participate actively in sports and other activities. Increasing myopia can also lead to eye health problems in the future.
We can’t change kids’ genes, but we can take steps to ensure that we’re doing all we can to keep them healthy. |
Phonak is the flagship hearing aid brand of Sonova, the world’s largest hearing aid manufacturer. The company offers one of the widest selection of hearing aids in the world, making nearly any feature, style, color, and technology available to you. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Phonak has more than 60 years of experience producing premium hearing aids and has positioned itself as one of the most innovative and consistent hearing aid brands on the market. Phonak continues to push the envelope to give those with hearing loss a premium listening experience.
Phonak Virto B Titanium was the first invisible Phonak hearing aid to be made of medical grade titanium. There were several in-the-canal (ITC) and invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) hearing aids on the market, but the use of titanium was a game-changer for Phonak. Titanium is strong and lightweight, which allows the outer shell of the hearing device to be noticeably thinner compared to the normal acrylic material. A thinner shell can house all of the best hearing aid technology, without compromising on size and comfort. Titanium is also easier to clean, is more durable, and lasts longer. After great success with Virto B Titanium, Phonak has since launched the latest version of the Virto line, Virto P Titanium. With Virto P, the latest features from the Paradise platform are available in the smallest and strongest hearing aid from Phonak. While later versions of the titanium hearing aid have been released, Virto B Titanium continues to be a high quality hearing solution. The following is a review and description of the Phonak Virto B Titanium hearing aid.
Things to Consider Before Buying
Phonak was the first hearing aid manufacturer to develop a completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aid made out of titanium. One of the largest barriers for people with hearing loss to overcome is the negative stigma of needing to wear a hearing aid. This stigma often causes people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid to delay the process for several years. The first-of-its-kind small size of Virto B Titanium allows the hearing device to be virtually invisible in the ear, while also being resistant to water and dirt. Due to the device fitting deep in the ear canal, patients typically do not experience occlusion, or feeling as though they are wearing an earplug. Those wearing Virto B Titanium also experience virtually no wind noise due to the deep fit. The “Belong” platform is technologically advanced and focuses on good, natural sound quality, automatic adjustments with the AutoSense Operating System (OS), and clear speech, making participation in conversations easier. Microphone directionality features along with noise blocking and noise cancellation features help users hear better and easier in harder listening environments, like your favorite restaurant. While Titanium remains an option in the Marvel and Paradise platforms, Virto B Titanium was the first and continues to be one of the most advanced titanium hearing aids from Phonak.
- It is small and fits very deep in your ear canal, making the hearing aid virtually invisible.
- The titanium material makes the hearing aid as durable and easy to clean as any device on the market.
- The titanium fit guide takes ear canal flexibility into account to make the device even more invisible than past models.
- The AutoSense Operating System (OS) automatically adjusts the settings of your hearing aid to your sound environment.
- The “Belong” chip platform powers the Virto B Titanium.
- Custom fit to the size and shape of your ear.
- The fitting appointment done by an audiologist ensures a precise fit and better patient outcomes than most other hearing aids.
- The IP68 rating means that it is dust and water resistant; however, the device should be removed prior to bathing, swimming, or any other time they could be submerged in water.
- The occlusion effect is much less obvious than most IIC hearing aids.
- Your audiologist will walk you through every step from your first hearing test to your final fitting and beyond.
- SoundRecover2 helps you hear speech clearly and follow conversations easier.
- Biometric Calibration takes the individual’s ear anatomy in consideration to optimize directionality features for their specific ear.
- Virto B Titanium is only offered in the invisible-in-canal (IIC) form factor. If you are looking for a larger hearing device style, there are still many options for you!
- There are no rechargeable options at this time.
- No streaming or connectivity features available at this time.
- Premium hearing technology can be a financial investment. The average price for a pair of hearing devices can range from $2000-$7000 or more. Your audiologist will speak with you about any insurance benefit available to you, and offer any leasing or financing options.
- The size is dependent on your ear canal, meaning not everyone is an ideal candidate and able to use the device due to small ear canal space.
- May require more in-office maintenance than other hearing aid styles.
- Good manual dexterity ability and/or support system is needed to change the batteries and help with insertion/removal.
Features & Benefits
Design/Type of Hearing Aid
Phonak Virto B Titanium hearing aids are some of the smallest hearing aids you will find. Their titanium construction means that the outer shell is considerably thinner than any acrylic hearing aid, and stronger too. The titanium fitting guide takes the flexibility of your ear canal in consideration, which offers the best and deepest fit possible. On average, hearing aids fit with this fitting guide allows approximately 2.5mm deeper fittings. With deeper fittings than most other custom hearing aids, Virto B Titanium is one of the most invisible options on the market. Virto B Titanium was created for people with mild to severe hearing loss.
Fit and Wearability
When you purchase Phonak Virto B Titanium, you will also receive a custom fitting by an audiologist, a hearing healthcare professional who specializes in disorders related to hearing and balance. At the initial fitting, the hearing devices are placed in your ear canal and fit to your specific ear size and shape. The fitting is professional and customized as are the prescribed settings and features of the device itself. After the initial fitting and precise measurements, the wearability of Virto B Titanium becomes one of its greatest features. It is so small and lightweight, making it one of the most comfortable devices you will find on the market today. In addition, the titanium fitting guide allows the device to fit about 2.5mm deeper on average into the ear canal, providing a virtually invisible hearing device option that is physically comfortable and supplies clear and natural sound quality.
One main difference between Phonak Virto B Titanium and the more widely-known receiver-in-canal (RIC) styles is there is not a rechargeable option at this time for Virto B Titanium. Taking the small size of the device into account, it can be a challenge to replace the disposable batteries, especially for people with manual dexterity concerns in their hands and fingers. Virto B Titanium takes a size 10 zinc-air battery, which supplies the device with around 60 hours of use per battery before having to be replaced. The battery life largely depends on the degree of hearing loss and how much the hearing aid is used throughout the day. Regardless, Virto B Titanium users will need to change their batteries at least weekly and due to the small size of the device and the battery itself, it can be a challenge for some patients.
Phonak Virto B Titanium uses UltraZoom and Real Ear Sound to pinpoint the direction of speech and other sounds. The ability to pinpoint specific sounds allows you to hear speech easier and more clearly. The ability to use the shape and size of your own ear also helps with directionality because your ears naturally pinpoint the direction of sound. You can tap into that natural ability with Virto B Titanium.
Adaptability speaks to how quickly and easily the user adjusts to the hearing aid itself, and how long it takes for the listening process to become natural. Almost any hearing aid is going to require an adjustment period. However, the small size and professional fitting that go along with Virto B Titanium make these hearing aids much easier to adapt to than most custom devices. They are comfortable and they keep the “occlusion” effect as innocuous as possible. They also sit so far in your ear that you do not physically see them, and after a while you do not even think about them anymore. They use the natural shape and acoustics of your ear to aid in hearing, and the common occlusion effect felt with many custom hearing aids is virtually non-existent with Virto B Titanium.
With most In-The-Ear (ITE) hearing aids, occlusion is one of the most annoying aspects of the device. The occlusion effect occurs when the hearing aid takes up so much of the ear that sounds cannot escape your body and you hear things like chewing, your own voice, or other things differently. Because of where they sit, many ITE hearing aids cause you to hear these sounds louder than you would without hearing aids. The Phonak Virto B Titanium hearing aids are so small and fit so deeply inside your ear, the occlusion effect is largely removed.
- Noise cancellation
WhistleBlock and WindBlock work together to take away two of the most annoying noises that can affect a person with hearing aids. They work together with NoiseBlock to effectively cut down on the amount of ambient and extra noises that creep into your hearing aids. The size and placement of these IIC hearing aids also help to keep out any extra environmental noises.
- Adaptive noise reduction
Noise Block Processing is Phonak’s noise reduction technology. It is effective at reducing the environmental noise, especially in louder environments that may make hearing more difficult or uncomfortable. NoiseBlock can also reduce the very loud and uncomfortable noises in your environment so you can focus on the sounds that are important. NoiseBlock recognizes speech and differentiates it from non-speech sounds so that it can remove the unwanted noise and you can focus on speech.
- Automatic sound adjustment based on environment
The AutoSense OS analyzes the sounds around you every 0.4 seconds and then uses that information to detect the environment you are in. The hearing aid then changes your settings and features to fit that environment.
There is no direct streaming available with the Phonak B Titanium hearing aid. You can find devices that come with receivers that will connect your hearing aid with microphones, televisions, and other audio sources, but the direct streaming you find with other hearing aids are not available. However, because of where they sit and because of the quality and natural listening experience, streaming capabilities can be less important. For instance, they are so small you can use regular headphones and your listening is so natural that you can listen to television without the use of an accessory and hear it well. The lack of streaming is a clear weakness of the Phonak Virto B Titanium, but the quality of the device can hope to overcome this weakness.
You can connect to some Roger mics and most of the Phonak accessories because there is a receiver available with most devices. The Phonak Virto B Titanium cannot connect directly to other electronic devices.
Unique Perks and Features
While the Virto B Titanium is highly advanced in terms of technology, construction, and features, it is lagging behind even today’s most basic hearing aids in terms of Bluetooth technology. The connectivity available in most hearing aids is there because of Bluetooth technology, and the Virto B Titanium is not Bluetooth compatible. That is why it cannot connect to the myPhonak app and why RogerDirect is not available in the titanium model.
The Phonak Virto B Titanium is made from medical grade titanium that is durable and lightweight. It is more durable than any acrylic hearing aid on the market, and because of its strength and durability the outer shell can be made much thinner than any other material out there. Because the shell is so much thinner, Phonak has the room to include more technology within the device while keeping it one of the smallest hearing aids on the market.
The Phonak Virto B was one of the first hearing aids to feature biometric calibration. The Virto B is precisely calibrated to your individual ear anatomy so that your ear can operate more naturally and with better performance. All Virto B hearing aids are customizable for a comfortable fit, but with biometric calibration you use that customization for more than just comfort. Every ear is unique and processes sound in specific and distinct ways. Phonak uses software that extracts 1,600 biometric data points from a scan of your ear impression and uses that to calculate the settings of your Virto B device.
With StereoZoom your hearing aid can focus on the exact voice that you want to hear so that conversations are easier. Most of the time, when conversing with another person, that person is in front of you and that is where your microphones focus.
The personalization and customization of this device is one of its most important features. The Phonak Virto B Titanium is one of the smallest hearing aids on the market, and as such there are some challenges to it. It can be difficult to put in and take out, changins the battery can be challenging, and there is no direct streaming or Bluetooth connectivity available without a receiver. The reason that people like this device is because it is invisible and comfortable to wear. There are some really good technology features as well, but it is the ability to customize this device and place it deep inside your ear canal that sets the Virto B Titanium apart. It sits deeper in your canal than almost any device out there and the titanium fit guide helps you to use the natural shape of your ear canal to get it as deep as possible.
The “Tinnitus Balance Noise Generator” generates a broadband sound for use in tinnitus management therapies. You can either mask the effects of tinnitus or add a sound therapy like “Tinnitus Retraining Therapy” to train your ears to fight against it.
Because of the advanced technology, titanium construction, and discreet profile of the Phonak Virto B Titanium, it is one of the more expensive hearing aids out there. You can expect to pay $5,000 or more for devices in both ears, service from your audiologist, accessories, and anything else that goes into the Virto B Titanium.
- How much does the Phonak Virto B cost?
The cost of the Phonak Virto B is contingent on the technology level, size, fitting needs, office where the device is purchased, and the model that you choose. You can expect to pay at least $3,000 for a pair of Virto B hearing aids, but the higher end models with custom fitting from an audiologist could cost you more than that. When it comes to the Virto B Titanium, the cost is even higher, oftentimes starting at around $5,000 and going up from there.
- What is an invisible hearing aid?
One of the reasons that many people who would benefit from hearing aids do not wear them is because of the stigma that comes when people know that you have hearing aids in your ears. Invisible hearing aids were made to fight against that stigma, and it has been successful. Invisible hearing aids, or IIC devices, sit inside your ear canal, and the smallest of these devices are virtually imperceptible to the rest of the world. There are other benefits to IIC hearing aids as well, but the invisible nature of them is what really sets them apart and what make many people desire this style of hearing aid.
- Who makes a titanium hearing aid?
Phonak produces the titanium line of hearing aids. Titanium is lightweight, very strong and durable, and it allows Phonak to make one of the thinnest shells in the hearing aid world. This extra space allows for more technology and the titanium is both extremely durable and easy to clean. The titanium used in the Phonak Virto B is medical grade titanium that you can find in many other medical products and even in prosthetics.
- Is the Phonak Virto B Titanium rechargeable?
No. The Phonak Virto B Titanium uses replaceable zinc air batteries. The batteries average about 60 hours of use, but that timing depends on the level of hearing loss and the way that each person uses their hearing aid. While many hearing aid wearers are moving to a rechargeable option, the Virto B Titanium is too small to have that option available.
All hearing aids come with certain strengths and weaknesses, and it is up to the hearer to take into account how important the strengths are in comparison to how difficult the weaknesses are to overcome. With the Virto B Titanium, the strengths and weaknesses are very pronounced. The weaknesses like the lack of Bluetooth connectivity and the lack of a rechargeable option will make many customers not even take a serious look at the Virto B Titanium. On the other hand, the uniqueness of the titanium construction, invisible nature of the device, the depth at which it sits in the ear canal, and the naturalness of the listening experience are so desirable that the weaknesses are outweighed no matter how “weak” they seem. If you are looking for a high-quality listening experience that uses the natural size and shape of your ear to aid in sound quality and is virtually invisible to the outside world, then the Virto B Titanium is a good choice. If you are looking for a Bluetooth-enabled device that streams audio and can connect directly to an app, and the size and shape of the hearing aid is less important, then there are better options. The important thing is to take into account what you are looking for in a hearing aid and make your decision based on that. |
2020 has arrived and if you look around, you’ll see people setting New Year’s resolutions for themselves.
But you might feel a little skeptical.
You’ve already set resolutions for yourself in the past, only to be greeted with failure and disappointment.
You’re not alone either.
Surveys have shown that 80% of people don’t fulfill their New Year’s resolutions. People quit, often after experiencing signs of burnout.
Maybe it’s time to try something different. Instead of setting a resolution, try setting a New Year’s intention.
The Difference Between a Resolution and an Intention
Setting a resolution is often related to external goals. It’s usually accompanied by a grand statement that everything will change.
New Year, new person, right?
We start the New Year, engines roaring, but fizzle out after a few months.
Life gets in the way.
Work is demanding. Chores need doing. Errands need running.
You put self-care and your resolutions on the back burner as you burn out. And another year flies by, your resolutions still unfulfilled.
However, an intention is much more than a resolution to achieve an external goal. It runs deeper.
An intention is a guide for identifying your core values and using them to design the life you want to lead and to become the person you want to be.An intention is a guide for identifying your core values and using them to design the life you want to lead and to become the person you want to be. Click To Tweet
Do you want to live more deliberately by spending more quality time with yourself and your loved ones? Maybe you want to live more eco-consciously by caring after nature’s bounty?
An intention will help you make that new identity and way of living a reality.
Giving voice to that intention will help you to manifest it.
Before learning how to set a New Year’s intention, be sure to sign up for my mailing list to receive practical advice on managing burnout throughout the year.
Are you ready to set your New Year’s intention(s)?
Let’s get started.
How to Set an Intention for 2020
#1 Write Down Who You Intend to Be
It isn’t enough to just want to make a change in your life.
Your intention needs to describe the type of person you intend to become in order to manifest that change.
For example, if you want to create more balance in your life, your intention could be, I am somebody who practices self-reflection.
Your intention should embody your new identity.
#2 Align Your Actions with Your Intention
The first step defines who you want to be. This step explains how you can become that person.
Under each intention, write down habits that type of person would have.
If you want to be somebody who practices self-reflection, your list might look like:
- Practices meditation for ten minutes every morning
- Takes a 10 minute break every afternoon to calmly and quietly reevaluate their priorities
- Journals every evening
Don’t leave anything to mystery. Because if you don’t know what to do next, you’ll do what’s comfortable: slipping into your old habits when life gets busy and you start burning out.
#3 Rewrite Each Intention into a Daily Affirmation
When you repeat your daily affirmations, you are setting into motion a different reality. Every day, you choose to make better choices. You choose to improve yourself.
So, rewrite your notes from the first two steps into affirmations you can say aloud every day. Since practicing self-reflection is my New Year’s intention, here’s how I would express that in an affirmation:
“Reflection is important to me. I invest time in reflection and introspection to gain a deeper perspective of myself and my life. To do this, I meditate for ten minutes every morning, take a 10 minute break every afternoon to calmly and quietly reevaluate my priorities, and journal every evening before I go to sleep.”
Once you’ve written your affirmation, commit to this habit: repeat it to yourself every day, 5-10 times in the morning and again in the evening.
During times of extreme stress or anxiety, return to your affirmation(s). Never lose sight of your intention(s), even when life gets challenging.
Your intention(s) will manifest into spoken word. Spoken word will manifest into daily habits. Daily habits will manifest into fulfilling your intention(s).
This 2020, Prioritize Yourself
As you work on your New Year’s intention(s), I want to share three tenets to guide the process:
#1 Be Kind to Yourself
When you’re first learning how to practice mindful breathing, your mind often wanders.
The trick is to forgive yourself each time it happens. Then you invite your awareness back to the act of breathing, again and again.
Carrying out your intention is similar. As you take steps to manifest your intention, you’ll probably stumble.
And that’s okay. Be kind to yourself. Forgive yourself each time you stumble.
True manifestation of your intentions happens only after you get back up each time you fall, again and again.
#2 Say No to Others. Say Yes to Yourself.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of being a people pleaser.
When you live for others, you forget to live for yourself. When you try tending to everybody else’s needs, it’s easy to burn out.
New Year’s intentions are more than self-care and personal growth. They’re also about leading a life that aligns with your core values and priorities.
Your time and energy are limited resources. When you give them away, there’s less of each left for pursuing your intentions and nourishing your own body and soul.
This year, set boundaries. Each time you say no, you’re saying yes to your own well-being and intentions.
#3 You’re at Choice
When other people fail at their resolutions, you may start doubting yourself.
But here’s the truth: you are always at choice.
You can choose to move forward or you can choose to stand still. You have the choice to create positive change in your life.
The decision for better always rests in your hands.
This Year Will Be Better
Take a look in the mirror. Envision who you are at the end of 2020, if you carry out your intention.
That’s the person you want to be.
When you say your daily affirmations, know in your heart and soul that you will become that person.
Your New Year’s intention is a long-term commitment to your personal growth. It’s a step towards living a life that aligns with values and priorities specific to you.
As you work to fulfill your intention, it’s very common to become derailed by self-doubt, criticism, and burnout. Whether life gets in the way or you’re not seeing the results you want, you might want to give up on yourself. You might even feel unworthy of the amazing intention(s) you set for yourself.
When this happens, return to my first guiding tenet: be kind to yourself. To help you get back on track, I’ve created my From Burnout to Balance 7-Day Self-Love Challenge, where each day is a reminder to love yourself AND that you are worthy of your intentions.
During these 7 days, we’ll look at what’s really going on beneath the signs of burnout and I’ll give you simple strategies for how to turn things around so you can get on the path towards balance and enjoying your life (again).
If you’re ready to break out of the burnout cycle and desire to be…
- Relaxed and confident, knowing you’re tending to the most important priorities
- Energized, clear and focused
- Calm, easy-going and peaceful
- Sleeping like a baby and waking up rested
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In this case, there are two critical dates: May 1980, when the then owner of the property executed an “offer to dedicate” a right of way for public access to the beach across her property, and March 2000, when the County of Santa Barbara accepted that offer. Under California law, the mere offer to dedicate did not convey any property interest, and until the County accepted the offer the owner retained the sole “the right to exclude others.” Kaiser Aetna v. United States, 444 U.S. 164, 176 (1979). As a matter of federal law, a takings claim is not ripe until a final government decision is made. The government entity charged with accepting the offer to dedicate did not reach a “final decision” to accept the offer with respect to this property until March 2000. The judgment of the California courts, that the time to challenge the “taking” began to run in 1980 is clearly contrary to this Court’s precedents, and works to deprive Petitioner of fundamental federal constitutional rights.
Beginning in the 1970s, the California Coastal Commission initiated a policy of exacting public access easements from beachfront property owners as a condition of approving building permits for all new development within the coastal zone. The Commission typically required owners of beachfront property to make an “offer to dedicate,” (“OTD” or “offer”) which would ripen into title to the easement only if a public agency accepted the offer. In 1987 this Court held that the exaction of such public access easements as a condition of granting substantially unrelated building permits was “an out-and-out plan of extortion,” and unconstitutional. Nollan v. California Coastal Comm’n, 483 U.S. 825, 837 (1987).
In 1980 the Coastal Commission granted a development permit for a guest house to the then owner of the property in controversy, with a special condition that required the owner to make an “offer to dedicate.” When Stanford Trust purchased the property in 1995, the offer to dedicate had not been accepted but the Commission had 6 years left to accept it and create a permanent easement. In 1998 the Santa Barbra County held hearings on accepting the offer. By March 2000, Standford Trust no longer occupied the property because their right to exclude had been extinguished by the public’s constant ingress and egress to the beachfront. Without the right to exclude others, the owner no longer enjoys any right to their property. California courts rejected this contention, instead ruling that the claim came in the wrong forum and too late.
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Cole v. Santa Barbara, (Supreme Court) (petition stage)
Read the Amicus Brief:
1. When does a taking occur?
2. Is that question answered by federal law or by state imposed limitations?
ALF’s Amicus Brief:
ALF argues that California Courts fundamentally misunderstand this Court’s jurisprudence on the ripeness of takings. Even Justice Ginsburg with her expansive view on the takings power argued in her dissent that:
A regulatory takings claim is not ripe for adjudication, this Court has held, until the agency administering the regulations at issue, proceeding in good faith, “has arrived at a final, definitive position regarding how it will apply [those regulations] to the particular land in question.” Williamson County Regional Planning Comm’n v. Hamilton Bank of Johnson City.,
533 U.S. 606 at 645-646.
Acceptance by a government entity of the constitutionally dubious offer to dedicate is the final decision which marks the date that a claim achieves ripeness. To hold otherwise would be akin to allowing a claim for breach of contract before a contract offer has been accepted.
The California Courts in error merged two legally distinct government actions into one. First the act of requiring property owners to make offers of dedications before allowing them to build on their lands, is itself a taking of the right to improve property. The Second action is the acceptance of this coerced offer, at which time a second harm is done by dissolving a right previously enjoyed by the property owner. These actions create two distinct legal claims, which are not only separate in time, and in harm done to the distinct property rights, but are not necessarily connected. The Second action is entirely at the discretion of a government body, which can choose not to accept the offer, therefore the property owner making the offer cannot foresee at that time what damages, if any will ensue in the future.
This is why Justice Stevens opined that the doctrine of ripeness required “[p]recise specification of the moment a taking occurred and of the nature of the property interest taken is necessary in order to determine an appropriately compensatory remedy.” Without knowing what harm has or will occur, a plaintiff cannot ask the court, and the court cannot discern with certainty, what will make the plaintiff whole again.
ALF asks this Court to grant certiorari to prevent the government of California from violating the Constitution by taking property without just compensation.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari on October 21, 2002.
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On the BBC news website is an article reviewing the British educational scene 2000-2009. At the top is a photo of a banner which reads in part “everyone has a right to education“. This idea seems to have entered common consciousness: it is now almost part of what I would call the dominant ideology. Where did this idea come from? Is it correct?
Ayn Rand wrote an instructive essay on this subject, Man’s Rights. It is an appendix to her book Capitalism: the Unknown Ideal. In it she points out that, to say someone has a right TO something implies that someone else has the duty or obligation to provide it.
She begins by defining “rights”:
The concept of a “right” pertains only to action—specifically, to freedom of action. It means freedom from physical compulsion, coercion or interference by other men.
Thus, for every individual, a right is the moral sanction of a positive—of his freedom to act on his own judgment, for his own goals, by his own voluntary, uncoerced choice. As to his neighbors, his rights impose no obligations on them except of a negative kind: to abstain from violating his rights… the right to property is a right to action, like all the others: it is not the right to an object, but to the action and the consequences of producing or earning that object. It is not a guarantee that a man will earn any property, but only a guarantee that he will own it if he earns it. It is the right to gain, to keep, to use and to dispose of material values.
When this definition is not clearly understood (it is not the right to an object, but to the action and the consequences of producing or earning that object), then statements like that on the banner in the photo are inevitable.
Rand points out that, if someone has a right to something, that means someone, somewhere has to provide it. “Have to” means whether they want to or not, i.e. they will be coerced. However, have to contradicts the basic human right, the freedom to act on his own judgment, for his own goals, by his own voluntary, uncoerced choice.
She further points out that the basic human rights are not granted by governments or monarchs; they arise from the fact that man is a rational being. She then concludes that to force someone to provide a good or service for someone else is therefore to deprive that person of their basic rights, and therefore cannot be morally justified.
“The source of man’s rights is not divine law or congressional law, but the law of identity. A is A—and Man is Man. Rights are conditions of existence required by man’s nature for his proper survival. If man is to live on earth, it is right for him to use his mind, it is right to act on his own free judgment, it is right to work for his values and to keep the product of his work. If life on earth is his purpose, he has a right to live as a rational being: nature forbids him the irrational.” (Atlas Shrugged)
To violate man’s rights means to compel him to act against his own judgment, or to expropriate his values. Basically, there is only one way to do it: by the use of physical force….
Jobs, food, clothing, recreation(!), homes, medical care, education, etc., do not grow in nature. These are man-made values—goods and services produced by men. Who is to provide them?
If some men are entitled by right to the products of the work of others, it means that those others are deprived of rights and condemned to slave labor.
Any alleged “right” of one man, which necessitates the violation of the rights of another, is not and cannot be a right.
No man can have a right to impose an unchosen obligation, an unrewarded duty or an involuntary servitude on another man. There can be no such thing as “the right to enslave.”
A right does not include the material implementation of that right by other men; it includes only the freedom to earn that implementation by one’s own effort.
Observe, in this context, the intellectual precision of the Founding Fathers: they spoke of the right to the pursuit of happiness—not of the right to happiness. It means that a man has the right to take the actions he deems necessary to achieve his happiness; it does not mean that others must make him happy.
Whether you agree with Rand’s libertarianism or not is immaterial. In any discussion of rights, whether of the “moral” kind which Rand refers to, or the “economic” rights of FDR, it is important to have a clear grasp of the concepts involved. (It’s well worth reading the whole essay.)
(It is a mistake to think of Ayn Rand as representative of libertarian thinking: many present-day libertarians disagree with Rand on some points. To read two articles by someone who disagrees, click the links below to the articles by Stephen Kinsella.) |
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Bankwatch is concerned that public-private partnerships in infrastructure are being heavily promoted in central and eastern Europe (CEE) even though the evidence from the use of such models so far, both in the region and in western Europe is mixed or sometimes absent.
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2023 is a New Year for Birthright Israel - opinion
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I’m starting off 2023 on the right foot. At 7:30 a.m. on January 1, I’m waiting to meet a cousin named Jordan, like the river, in the dining room of a Jerusalem hotel. She’s the granddaughter of a dear first cousin with whom I grew up in my small hometown of Colchester, Connecticut.
Life took my cousin and me in different directions. Jordan grew up in Ohio and Texas. I am delighted to learn she has come to Jerusalem with Birthright Israel.
Even though the Birthrighters were out partying on New Year’s Eve at Mahaneh Yehuda, they’re up early. While I wait for Jordan to come downstairs to breakfast, the room fills with lively, radiant American Jewish college students. I dotingly watch them fill their plates high with Israeli salads, scrambled eggs and rolls.
They’re particularly excited because today they’re headed to the famed Western Wall.
And then enters Jordan, a smiling, pretty coed who has the familiar countenance of my cousin’s family. She’s wearing a nifty black jacket. “I decided to dress up for the occasion of going to the Kotel,” she says.
To qualify for a free 10-day Birthright trip to Israel, you have to have at least one Jewish birth parent or to have completed Jewish conversion through a recognized Jewish denomination. “Recognized” means Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Orthodox or Sephardi.
If you practice another religion and have questions about your Jewish eligibility, you can get a personal interview to figure out if Birthright is a good fit for you. If you apply from the former Soviet Union, you are eligible for the free trip if you have at least one Jewish grandparent. You need to be 18 to 26. The trips for older participants that Birthright once tried have been discontinued.
Jordan easily qualifies. She has two Jewish parents and four Jewish grandparents. She’s been to Hebrew school and has celebrated her bat mitzvah. She takes part in events at the campus Hillel and sometimes Chabad. Nonetheless, at age 20, this is her first trip to Israel. I am grateful to Birthright Israel for bringing her and the 800,000 other students who have visited Israel with Birthright so far. Yes, 800,000.
Jordan heads straight for the jahnun, the rolled dough brought to Israel by immigrants from Aden. She’s already acquiring a Middle Eastern palate. “This is delicious,” she says. “The food in Israel is awesome.”
I ADMIT that I’ve always enjoyed meeting Birthright Israel participants. I thrill to their descriptions of seeing Israel with fresh eyes and fresh taste buds.
Meeting them reminds me of my own first stirrings of love – for Israel – when I touched down at Lod Airport. I was 17.
I spent a whole summer on the Young Judaea summer course, so there was more time than on Birthright’s 10-day program for schmoozing with my Sabra relatives, chewing over Zionist ideas and even partying.
I had never heard of, let alone tasted, hummus and tehina, although the sophisticated city kids in my group seemed to know all about these foods.
We had professors come to lecture for us in the dormitory of the David Yellin teacher’s college in Beit Hakerem. All these decades later, I am still puzzled by one of our lecturers who quoted Shakespeare’s Falstaff’s “discretion is the better part of valor.” I couldn’t understand then and still don’t know what he was describing in this country full of heroes.
It was a fun-filled summer, and I didn’t realize its impact. On Tisha Be’av we climbed to a rooftop for a peek at the Kotel. Six months later, I surprised myself by deciding that I would live my life in Israel.
JORDAN AND I talk about college, family and her plans. She’s studying brain science at the University of Texas. She has made new friends on the trip, some of whom are from her campus back in Austin.
The most emotional moment for her up until now has been the visit to Yad Vashem, where she found herself unexpectedly weeping.
I don’t ask her about the controversy at her university, where the student government was the first on an American college campus to challenge the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism. A student governing body at the University of Texas at Austin voted on a resolution condemning the definition and “affirming the rights of advocates for Palestine.”
She was a little concerned about the possibility of terrorism in Israel, but not enough to keep her from coming.
She was also stirred to see all the hanukkiot on the roadsides, in shops and public buildings.
“I realized that I was in the place where Jews were in the majority, and it felt good,” she says.
Her only complaint is that the trip is too short. She’s determined to get her parents here and also her grandmother, my cousin. She’ll spend more time at Hillel, too.
I kvell over the sparkle in her eyes when she talks about Israel.
I KNOW Birthright isn’t magic. Ideally, follow-up after the trip with educators grows the enthusiasm and helps cement the ties.
The statistics from studies done at Brandeis University are impressive. In one study, 93% of participants reported that they were more likely to be “very much” connected to Israel after Birthright Israel. Program alumni are 41% more likely to participate in Jewish social events, and 36% are more likely to get involved in their Jewish communities. Participants are 41% more likely to marry someone Jewish.
According to Birthright CEO Gidi Mark, my experience of the exuberance of my cousin’s group is not idiosyncratic. “We believe we’re back to the enthusiasm of 2019,” he says.
The need is greater than ever, he says, as antisemitism and anti-Israel activism have made Jewish life on campuses more difficult. The drop in numbers during the pandemic – from 50,000 to 5,000-10,000 – also created a vacuum of Birthright graduates on campuses.
The increase in travel costs has limited this year’s participants to 35,000. Sadly, next year, with the rising costs, the number of students accepted to the 10-day free trip will drop to 25,000.
Birthright may not be magic, but it’s a magnet that pulls the sparks inside the next generation toward Israel and the Jewish people. |
Ampeg Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-110 1x10 50W Bass Combo Amp Black and Silver
Boasting unparalleled performance, classy'60s-style looks, and robust features in a lightweight and portable package, the 50-watt Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-110 combo is the ideal amp for practicing and small venues. Like its larger siblings, the RB-110 combo offers signature Ampeg 3-band EQ, which when combined with their Super Grit Technology overdrive circuit, makes it easy to dial in renowned Ampeg tone. Plus, an auxiliary input lets you play along with external audio, while a headphone output ensures you'll be able to practice whenever you like without disturbing others. An XLR output provides a professional connection to a PA or recorder. |
FHA Loan Alexandria, LA
Looking to get an FHA Loan in Alexandria, LA? In this post, I’ll share more about FHA Loans and how to qualify.
What Makes FHA Loans in Alexandria, LA So Attractive?
Low Down Payment
One of the most significant advantages of an FHA loan is its low down payment requirement. With an FHA loan, you can jump into homeownership with as little as 3.5% down payment of the property’s purchase price.
This opens up homeownership opportunities for many first-time buyers and individuals with limited savings, making it an ideal option to turn your homeownership dreams into reality.
Flexibility in Credit Score Requirements
Are you concerned about your credit score? Fear not! FHA loans are renowned for being more forgiving with credit scores. If your credit score is 580 or higher, you may qualify for an FHA loan with more favorable terms.
Even if your credit score falls between 500 and 579, you could still be eligible for an FHA loan by providing a slightly higher down payment. This flexibility sets FHA loans apart from conventional mortgages, allowing individuals with varying credit histories to embark on their homeownership journey.
Competitive Interest Rates
Interest rates play a crucial role in your mortgage journey. Thankfully, FHA loans offer competitive interest rates, giving you the potential to save thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Securing an FHA loan means you get to enjoy favorable interest rates while turning your dream home into a financially sound investment.
Streamlined Refinancing Options
Already have an FHA loan? Good news! The FHA provides streamlined refinancing options that make the refinancing process smoother and more cost-effective. This means you can take advantage of potential interest rate reductions and lower monthly payments, enhancing your financial well-being.
How to Qualify for an FHA Loan in Alexandria, LA?
A Steady Employment History
Lenders typically require a stable employment history to approve an FHA loan. Demonstrating consistent income over the past two years showcases your ability to repay the loan and increases your eligibility for an FHA loan.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)
Maintaining a healthy debt-to-income ratio is vital for FHA loan approval. Generally, your debt-to-income ratio should not exceed 50% of your gross monthly income. Keeping your DTI within this range shows lenders that you can responsibly manage your debt obligations and boosts your chances of getting an FHA loan.
To ensure safety and habitability, the property you intend to purchase or refinance must meet FHA’s property standards. These standards are designed to protect both the borrower and the lender, ensuring that the property is in good condition.
FHA loans require mortgage insurance, which acts as a safeguard for lenders in case of borrower default. This insurance premium can be paid upfront or rolled into your monthly mortgage payments, offering an added layer of protection to lenders while enabling borrowers to access affordable financing.
Applying for an FHA Loan in Alexandria, LA
- Gather Your Documents:
Before diving into the application process, make sure you have all the necessary documents ready, such as pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, and identification. Organizing your paperwork in advance will streamline the process and ensure a seamless application experience.
- Pre-Approval Magic:
Securing a pre-approval is a crucial step that can give you a competitive edge in the homebuying process. It helps you determine the loan amount you can comfortably afford and demonstrates to sellers that you are a serious and qualified buyer. Getting pre-approved can save time and help you focus on homes that align with your budget.
- Partner with Trusted Mortgage Professionals :
At Bayou Mortgage, we take pride in being more than just lenders; we are your partners in making homeownership dreams come true.
Our team of dedicated professionals is here to guide you through the FHA loan process with personalized care and attention. We understand that every borrower’s situation is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.
When you work with us, you can rest assured that you have a reliable and knowledgeable team on your side, ready to make your homeownership journey smooth and successful.
The Advantages of FHA Loans in Alexandria, LA:
One of the most significant advantages of FHA loans is the accessibility to homeownership with a low down payment. For many prospective homebuyers, coming up with a hefty down payment can be a significant obstacle. FHA loans break down this barrier by offering a low down payment requirement of just 3.5% of the property’s purchase price. This makes homeownership more attainable and provides the opportunity for individuals and families to secure their very own homes.
FHA loans are renowned for their flexibility when it comes to credit scores. While traditional mortgages often require higher credit scores, FHA loans are more forgiving, making them a great option for borrowers with less-than-perfect credit. If your credit score is 580 or higher, you can potentially qualify for an FHA loan with a lower down payment. Even if your credit score falls between 500 and 579, you may still be eligible with a slightly higher down payment. This leniency in credit score requirements allows more individuals to enter the housing market and take advantage of homeownership opportunities.
Attractive Interest Rates
Interest rates significantly impact the overall cost of your mortgage. Thankfully, FHA loans come with competitive interest rates, ensuring that your homeownership journey remains financially sound. Securing an FHA loan means you can enjoy favorable interest rates that potentially save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. This translates into more manageable monthly payments and increased long-term financial stability.
If you already have an FHA loan, you can benefit from streamlined refinancing options. The FHA provides opportunities for borrowers to refinance their existing FHA loans without going through an extensive underwriting process. Streamlined refinancing aims to simplify the process and reduce the paperwork, making it an attractive option for borrowers looking to lower their interest rates and monthly payments.
Backing by the Federal Housing Administration
One of the primary reasons FHA loans can offer such favorable terms to borrowers is the backing by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). FHA loans are insured by the government agency, reducing the risk for lenders.
This government guarantee gives lenders the confidence to extend mortgages to borrowers who may not meet the strict criteria of conventional loans. As a result, more individuals can achieve the dream of homeownership with the support of the FHA.
Eligibility Criteria for FHA Loan Alexandria, LA
- Employment Stability: Lenders typically require a stable employment history to approve an FHA loan. A consistent employment record over the past two years showcases your ability to generate steady income and repay the loan.
- Debt-to-Income Ratio: Your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is a critical factor in FHA loan eligibility. The DTI ratio represents the percentage of your monthly gross income that goes toward paying debts. To qualify for an FHA loan, your DTI should generally not exceed 43%. Maintaining a healthy DTI demonstrates to lenders that you can responsibly manage your finances and meet your mortgage obligations.
- Property Standards: The property you wish to finance must meet FHA’s property standards. These standards are designed to ensure that the property is safe, sound, and habitable. The FHA appraisal process evaluates the property’s condition, and any deficiencies that could affect its safety or value may need to be addressed before loan approval.
- Mortgage Insurance: FHA loans require mortgage insurance to protect the lender in case of borrower default. The upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP) can be paid at closing, and an annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) is included in your monthly mortgage payments. This insurance allows lenders to offer more favorable terms to borrowers, making homeownership more accessible and affordable.
Is an FHA Loan Right for You?
Determining whether an FHA loan is the right choice for you depends on various factors, including your financial situation, credit score, and homeownership goals. Consider the following:
- If you’re a First-Time Homebuyer: FHA loans can be an excellent option for first-time homebuyers due to their low down payment requirement. If you’ve been dreaming of owning your own home but struggling to save for a substantial down payment, an FHA loan could be the perfect fit for you.
- If You Have a Lower Credit Score: FHA loans are more accommodating when it comes to credit scores, making them an attractive option for borrowers with lower credit scores. If you’ve faced credit challenges in the past and don’t qualify for a conventional mortgage, an FHA loan could be your stepping stone to homeownership.
- If You Need Streamlined Refinancing: If you already have an FHA loan, you can take advantage of streamlined refinancing options to simplify the process and potentially lower your interest rates and monthly payments. Streamlined refinancing offers a faster and more efficient way to refinance your existing FHA loan.
- Partner with Bayou Mortgage: At Bayou Mortgage, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and guidance throughout your homeownership journey. We understand that every client is unique, and we tailor our services to suit your specific needs. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or seeking to refinance, our team of dedicated professionals is here to help you navigate the world of FHA loans in Alexandria, LA.
Our commitment to your satisfaction sets us apart as we strive to provide you with a seamless and stress-free experience. When you choose Bayou Mortgage, you’re not just getting a lender; you’re gaining a reliable partner who will be there for you every step of the way.
Securing an FHA loan in Alexandria, LA, presents an excellent opportunity to achieve your homeownership dreams. With a low down payment, competitive interest rates, and more flexible credit requirements, an FHA loan can make owning a home a reality.
At Bayou Mortgage, we are committed to making your homeownership journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
So, if you’re ready to take the first step towards owning your dream home or exploring refinancing options, look no further than FHA Loan Alexandria, LA.
Reach out to us today, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together. Together, we can turn your dream of homeownership into a beautiful reality. |
Flip Bar 9000 Disposable - Straw Nana Orange Ice & Mango Raspberry Ice
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The FLIP BAR delivers up to 9000 flavour-packed puffs with its generous 16 mL e-liquid capacity and rechargeable 700 mAh battery. You can recharge FLIP BAR effortlessly via a USB Type C cable, and monitor charge levels with the convenient built-in battery indicator. With dual mesh coil technology, the FLIP BAR offers unparalleled flavour, smoothness and satisfaction, making each inhale an encounter to savour. Experience the liberation of choice with FLIP BAR; available in a breathtaking assortment of 8 unique dual-flavour options.
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- Dual Flavour Disposable
- Up to 9000 Puffs
- 16mL Pre-Filled E-Liquid
- 2% (20mg/mL) Nicotine Strength
- Dual Vertical Mesh Coil
- 700mAh Rechargeable Battery
- Type-C Charging Port
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Accept payments with Acquired.com
The Acquired.com for WooCommerce extension enables your business to securely accept payments by Card, Apple Pay & Google Pay to help you generate more sales.
- Pay by Card: securely accept Visa, Mastercard & American Express using EMV 3-D Secure (version 2.2)
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Important PreK and Kindergarten Enrollment Information
If you have a child who will be four years old by October 15, 2023 in the upcoming school year, please pick up and complete an application by April 13 so we can place your child in one of our pre-k sessions for the 2023-24 school year. You will receive a letter by the middle of May telling you which session your child will be attending. Also, if you know of other four year olds in your town whose parents will not receive this message, please reach out and share this information. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for learning!
If you have a child who will be five years old by October 15, 2023 in the upcoming school year, and you plan to send that child to kindergarten in the fall, please come to our school office for an enrollment package! Enroll early!
Gwen A. Bacon
Messalonskee School District
Principal, Belgrade Central School |
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Asafoetida is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, a perennial herb that grows 1 to 1.5 m tall. The species is native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan and is mainly cultivated in nearby India.
Cardamom is a spice made from the seed pods of various plants in the ginger family. Cardamom pods are spindle-shaped and have a triangular cross-section. The pods contain a number of seeds, but the entire cardamom pod can be used whole or ground.
Black cardamom, also known as hill cardamom, Bengal cardamom, greater cardamom, Indian cardamom, Nepal cardamom, winged cardamom, or brown cardamom, comes from either of two species in the family Zingiberaceae.
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian cuisine. The spices for garam masala are usually toasted to bring out more flavor and aroma, and then ground. The word masala simply means "spices," and garam means "hot."
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses.
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger.
Cilantro is the leaf of the young coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, an herb in the parsley family. Cilantro is sometimes called coriander leaf, but cilantro and coriander are actually two different parts of the same plant. Coriander refers to the seeds, which are typically ground and used as a spice.
Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), which is a member of the parsley family. The word coriander can be used to describe the entire plant: leaves, stems, seeds, and all.
Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take. Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste. |
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