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John Witherspoon was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister, educator, and founding father of the United States. Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and served as the sixth president of the College of New Jersey (now known as Princeton University). In this article, we will explore the life and legacy of John Witherspoon.
Early Life and Education
John Witherspoon was born on February 5, 1723, in East Lothian, Scotland. He was the youngest child of Reverend James Alexander Witherspoon, a minister in the Church of Scotland, and Anne Walker. Witherspoon received his early education in Scotland and attended the University of Edinburgh, where he earned a Master of Arts in 1739 at the age of 16.
Ministry and Education
After completing his education, Witherspoon began his ministry in the Church of Scotland. In 1745, he was appointed minister of the Beith Parish in Ayrshire, Scotland. During his time as a minister, Witherspoon became interested in education and began to focus on improving schools and teaching methods.
In 1768, Witherspoon was offered the position of president of the College of New Jersey, which he accepted. He moved his family to New Jersey and began his tenure as president in August of that year. Witherspoon worked tirelessly to improve the College of New Jersey and expand its curriculum. Under his leadership, the college became one of the most respected institutions of higher learning in the United States.
Political Career and Legacy
Witherspoon was a vocal supporter of American independence and was elected to the Continental Congress in 1776. He served on several committees, including the committee responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence. Witherspoon was one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence and was the only clergyman to sign the document.
After serving in Congress, Witherspoon returned to the College of New Jersey. He continued to lead the college for another 15 years, until his death in 1794. Witherspoon’s legacy as a teacher and educator extended far beyond his time at the college. His emphasis on classical education and his commitment to improving teaching methods influenced generations of educators and helped to shape the future of education in the United States.
John Witherspoon was a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to the founding of the United States and to education in America. As a minister, educator, and leader, he set an example of excellence and commitment to public service that remains an inspiration today. Witherspoon’s legacy continues to be felt in the education system and in the ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy.
John Witherspoon was born near Edinburgh, Scotland on February 5, 1723, into a ministerial family. He went to the University of Edinburgh at the age of 13 and got his Master of Arts in 1739 and his degree in divinity 4 years after. John Witherspoon married Elizabeth Montgomery and had ten children with her, but only five of them survived.
President of the College of New Jersey
In 1766, John Witherspoon was offered the job of being President at the College of New Jersey. He and his family moved to America in August 1768. As a college administrator, John Witherspoon was very successful. He helped get more additions to the library but pressuring trustees to buy more while adding the most modern scientific equipment for the school. He also encouraged professors to teach more mathematics and science, and he could also personally teach French to anyone who wanted to learn. As the American colonies got closer and closer to the Revolution, John Witherspoon promoted literary exercise and public speaking on current events to help create civil leaders for the next generation.
Political Activities of John Witherspoon
The American Revolution forced John Witherspoon to put less focus on academics. Students were forced to evacuate and Nassau Hall, one of the building halls, was damaged by colonial and British troops. John Witherspoon was also drafted into many political duties. HE was involved in New Jersey committees of correspondence, and he also signed the Declaration of Independence and served on over a hundred congressional committees. Two important ones included the Committee on Secret Correspondence and the Board of War. Witherspoon took a very active role in the debates regarding the Articles of Confederation. He also helped Set up the executive branch and created instructions for the American peace commissioners.
Although Witherspoon was often away from the college, leaving Samuel Stanhope Smith, his son-in-law, in charge, the institution was never very far from his thoughts. While John Witherspoon was in Congress, he complained about how the value currency was dropping, which was hurting many institutions. He then received a large grant from Congress to help pay for damages to Nassau Hall. He also fought for military deferments for teachers and students, which would allow them to stay in school. When John Witherspoon returned in 1782 to full-time teaching, the college was in much better condition, although it was never fully fixed during Witherspoon’s lifetime.
The rest of Witherspoon’s years were spent helping rebuild the college. Witherspoon lost an eye on a fundraising trip to Great Britain in 1784, and by 1792 he was completely blind. When his wife died, 68-year-old John Witherspoon married a young widow of 24, who he had two daughters. On November 15, 1794, died at his farm near Princeton.
Fun Facts about John Witherspoon
• Benjamin Rush would affection call John Witherspoon “our old Scotch Sachem,”
• John Witherspoon was a former president of the College of New Jersey, which later became Princeton University.
• He was in prison briefly after a battle in Scotland.
• John Witherspoon is an ancestor of the actress Reese Witherspoon.


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Although routinely prescribed after surgery, a new meta-analysis of studies on antibiotics and surgery finds there is no need for post-surgery antibiotics if best practices are followed.
One of the biggest risks of surgery is infection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), surgical-site infections are the most common hospital-acquired infection in low- and middle-income countries, affecting 11.8% of all surgeries by 1 estimate. Although less common in more developed countries, surgical-site infection occurs with regularity; as of 2010-2011, colon surgery topped the risk list, with 9.5% of procedures resulting in infection. Coronary artery bypass surgery carried an infection risk of 3.5%, with cesarean sections clocking in at a 2.9% risk.
Recognizing the infection risk posed by surgery, clinicians have often prescribed antibiotics pre- and post-procedure, sometimes for several days after surgery. However, given the growing awareness of antibiotic resistance and potential toxicities, in 2016 WHO issued in its “Global Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection” a strong recommendation not to continue administering antibiotics after surgery. The recommendation calls for antibiotics to be administered before surgery--up to 2 hours prior--in order to reduce the risk of surgical-site infection.
Given WHO guidelines on the discontinuation of antibiotics after surgery, as well as similar guidelines put forth by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Britain’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), a team of investigators at the University of Amsterdam conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials focusing on postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis.
The analysis, published in The Lancet, incorporated 83 trials published between 1990 and 2018, 52 of which specifically examined the effects of continuing antibiotics from 1 to 5 days post surgery compared with the effects of ceasing antibiotics immediately after surgery. Based on rates of surgical-site infection, these 52 trials--encompassing a total of 19,273 patients —demonstrated no conclusive evidence that taking antibiotics after surgery provides any benefit, the investigators found.
When the team conducted a subgroup analysis, it did find an indication that post-surgery antibiotic use mitigated the incidence of surgical-site infections; however, when looking at only the 24 trials in which best practice standards were adhered to regarding dose and timing of antibiotics pre- and during surgery, the investigators concluded that the continuation of antibiotics after surgery provided no benefit.
Possible exceptions for which post-surgery antibiotics may be warranted include maxillofacial surgery and cardiac surgery, but the team noted that none of the studies in the cardiac surgery subgroup followed best practices, and just 3 in the maxillofacial group did so.
“Antibiotic use is associated with important adverse effects in a duration-dependent manner,” the investigators wrote in their report. “In turn, these adverse effects are associated with a substantial economic burden that adds to additional acquisition and administration costs related to postoperative continuation of antibiotic prophylaxis. Such costs are particularly consequential in developing countries with limited resources, where this practice is most prevalent.”
The scientists noted that in resource-poor settings, antibiotics may be taken after surgery because of a dearth of best practices before and during surgery. This points to the need for antibiotic stewardship programs to help clinicians in these locales use antibiotics safely and efficiently.
According to the investigators, the strengths of the meta-analysis include its wide-ranging geographic parameters (participating studies took place in 28 countries) and the fact that patients were of all ages and had undergone a variety of surgical procedures. Limitations are that less than half of included studies encompassed best practices, as well as the potential for bias due to a lack of reporting standards prior to 2010.

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RAK Ports signs Guangzhou MoU
(Posted on 09/10/19)
RAK Ports, Ras Al-Khaimah, the key maritime gateway for import and export activities of the Northern Emirates of the UAE has signed an MoU with Guangzhou Port to establish formal links between the two organizations.
RAK Ports is the largest bulk handling port in the MENA region and is immediately adjacent to one of the largest limestone quarries in the world. Guangzhou Port is one of the largest ports in China and the 7th largest worldwide. Its 2018 cargo volumes were 615 million tonnes and it has an annual container handling capacity of 20.4 million TEUs. Further, RAK Ports and Guangzhou Port are both multi-purpose ports that share many operational similarities.
Moving forward, RAK Ports and Guangzhou Port will discuss future business collaboration with the aim of increasing trade links between Ras Al Khaimah and China.
Mr. Chen Hongxian, Director General of Guangzhou Port Authority and Mr. Roger Clasquin, Chief Commercial Officer of RAK Ports signed the agreement.
Mr. Roger Clasquin, Chief Commercial Officer commenting afterwards said “We are extremely pleased to enter into this strategic partnership with Guangzhou Ports. We view this collaboration as the start of a long term relationship between Ras Al Khaimah and Guangzhou. We have already started discussion on various business proposals and we look forward to moving these forward whilst leveraging Guangzhou Port’s existing network of contacts”.
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Modding Made Easy: Getting Started with Minecraft Modpack Servers
Minecraft, the beloved sandbox game that has captivated millions of players worldwide, offers endless possibilities for creativity and exploration. While the base game provides a rich experience, many players seek to enhance their Minecraft adventures by delving into the world of modding. Modpacks, curated collections of modifications or "mods," can revolutionize gameplay, introducing new features, mechanics, and content. Join us as we explore the world of modpack servers and guide you through the process of getting started with modding in Minecraft.
Modpack servers are multiplayer game servers that host specific modpacks, allowing players to experience modified gameplay together. These modpacks come in various themes and sizes, each offering a unique twist to the Minecraft experience. From magic and technology-focused packs to those emphasizing exploration or quests, there's a modpack out there to suit every player's preferences.
Getting started with modpack servers is relatively straightforward. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you embark on your modding adventure:
Choosing a Modpack: Start by browsing the vast array of modpack options available. Platforms like the Feed The Beast (FTB) launcher, Technic Launcher, and CurseForge are popular sources for discovering and downloading modpacks. Consider your desired playstyle and the type of mods you find intriguing, such as new dimensions, advanced machinery, or unique challenges.
Installing the Modpack: Once you've selected a modpack, download and install the corresponding launcher. Many modpacks have dedicated launchers that streamline the installation process. Launch the modpack launcher, select the desired modpack, and let the launcher handle the installation of all the necessary files and mods.
Joining a Modpack Server: After installing the modpack, it's time to find a server to play on. Numerous Minecraft server lists and forums provide comprehensive listings of modpack servers. Look for servers that match your modpack version and have a community size and server rules that align with your preferences.
Connecting to the Server: Launch Minecraft using the modpack launcher and navigate to the multiplayer section. Enter the server's IP address or domain name, and click "Join Server." Depending on the server's configuration, you may need to create an account or register to gain access.
Exploring and Enjoying: Congratulations! You're now part of a modded Minecraft community. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the server's rules, interact with other players, and embark on your new modded adventures. The possibilities are boundless as you discover unique biomes, tackle challenging quests, harness powerful tools, and encounter creatures both familiar and entirely new.
Modpack servers offer a wealth of benefits to Minecraft players. They introduce an array of mods curated specifically to work harmoniously together, ensuring a balanced and immersive experience. Modpacks often incorporate quality of life improvements, such as enhanced user interfaces, improved performance, and bug fixes, making gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.
Furthermore, modpack servers foster vibrant communities of like-minded individuals who share a passion for Minecraft and its extensive modding scene. These communities provide opportunities for collaboration, socializing, and even competitive gameplay, as some servers organize events or competitions centered around modded gameplay.
While modpack servers offer a gateway to an enhanced Minecraft experience, it's essential to exercise caution and conduct due diligence. Ensure that the server you choose has a solid reputation, active moderation, and a dedicated player base. Reading reviews, joining community forums, and engaging with other players can help you make informed decisions and find the server that best suits your preferences.
Modpack servers open up a world of possibilities for Minecraft players looking to expand their gameplay experience. By integrating curated collections of mods, these servers introduce new mechanics, content, and challenges that breathe fresh life into the game. The process of getting started with modpack servers is relatively straightforward, allowing players to quickly dive into an immersive and modded Minecraft adventure.
So, if you're ready to take your Minecraft experience to the next level, embrace the world of modpack servers and embark on a journey filled with endless creativity, excitement, and discovery. Prepare to be amazed as you explore new dimensions, harness the power of advanced technology, and conquer challenges that test your skills. The world of modding awaits—let your imagination run wild!

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Risky stem-cell therapy clinics popping up across US
A worrying number of clinics that directly advertise expensive, unproven stem-cell therapies to patients with serious eye diseases, often with devastating results, are operating across the US, a new study warns.
Although there are no approved stem-cell therapies to treat eye conditions in the US, when the authors of the study conducted a systematic web search, they found 40 companies with 76 clinics that advertised the procedures.
Desperate to save their vision, patients with conditions like macular degeneration and optic neuritis may respond to these advertisements, often at tremendous personal cost, the researchers wrote in Ophthalmology.
"Patients have paid anywhere from $5000 to upwards of $50,000 per treatment," said co-author Dr Rajinder Nirwan, from the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center, New York.
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The Linton Police Activity Log for July 12 included: One forgery case, one breaking and entering case, three animal complaints, two harassment complaints, one theft case, one ordinance violation and one traffic stop.
* July 12 -- The office of Paul D. Esguerra, MD reported to the LPD that a 28-year-old rural Linton woman had allegedly taken some doctor's/patient sheets from the office and faxed them to a Monroe City pharmacy. The doctor's signature was allegedly forged to get a prescription of percocet. The case remains under investigation.
* July 12 -- A Jasonville woman told police that a solar butterfly light was taken off the grave of her daughter at Fairview Cemetery.
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* July 12 -- Allen L. Fowler, 59, Route 6, Bloomfield, arrested by Indiana State Police on preliminary charges of driving while suspended with a prior conviction, possession of a knife with a propelled blade. Bond set at $1,500.
* July 12 -- Timerie B. Rose, 26, Linton was arrested by the Linton Police Department on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct. Bond set at $500.

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X-COSTUME EVOLUTION PART 2 (STORM) Halloween season is upon us, so let's talk about costumes! The weather witch, goddess Ororo Munroe, debuted as part of the first all-new X-Men team in 1975. Created by artist Dave Cockrum, Storm's classic costume (left) consisted of a black bikini, thigh high boots, a cape embellished with a giant ruby in the middle, and a headdress to denote her regality as an African Princess.
She would rock this look for more than a decade, until Paul Smith created a drastic new punk rock look for her in 1983 (middle) Storm ditched her lustrous locks for an edgy mohawk, and her regal caped costume for a leather biker chick look. Smith would later admit in interviews that the look was "a bad joke that got out of hand." In 1992, Jim Lee took creative control over the X-Men and designed new 90s-tastic looks for each of the X-Men. Storm diverted from her usual black and gold color scheme into a silver/white and gold scheme. She showed a lot less skin in this outfit (right) and had mega shoulder pads to show that she was a strong 90s woman. Surprisingly, even though this costume is one of her most popular outfits, it is notorious for being snubbed by most major toy lines. This costume has been largely ignored by Hasbro - until next year hopefully, as a 90s Storm had already been announced in SDCC 2018.
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PayPal Holdings, Inc.is a technology platform and digital payments company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants. (NASDAQ:PYPL) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now has a $70.00 target price on the credit services provider's stock, up from their prior target price of $63.00. The stock volatility for the week was 1.43% while for the month was 1.59%. For the quarter, shares have been noted at 1.66%. Outstanding shares refer to a company's stock presently held by all its shareholders, counting share blocks held by institutional shareholders and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders. Norinchukin Bank The raised its holdings in PayPal Holdings by 4.4% during the 1st quarter.
In addition to Piper Jaffray reporting its target price, a total of 34 firms have issued a report on the stock. During the past six months, PayPal Holdings, Inc. Ltd now owns 2,863 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $154,000 after purchasing an additional 1,808 shares during the period. The relative volume of the stock is 1.16. GAM Holding AG lifted its stake in shares of PayPal Holdings by 14.3% during the 2nd quarter.
A number of brokerages have weighed in on PYPL. The consensus target price is $43.68 with 11 firms rating the stock a strong buy, 13 firms rating the stock a buy, 12 firms rating the stock a hold, 3 firms rating the stock a underperform, and finally 0 firms rating the stock a sell.
Based on current stock levels, PayPal Holdings, Inc. shares are trading -0.88% off of the 50-day high and 18.74% away from the 50-day low.
If we look at the Volatility of PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. has been given an analysts' mean target of 66.17. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. This rating was shown in an analyst report on Wednesday morning.
Annual Sales Growth in the past 5 years was 19.2 percent. However, the institutional investors are observed to own 85.10% of the total shares. Wedbush maintained Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) rating on Thursday, March 17. For the next 5 years, PayPal Holdings, Inc.is expecting Growth of 18.97% per annum, whereas in the past 5 years the growth was 110.04% per annum. The company's 50-day moving average is $64.21 and its 200-day moving average is $64.21. The company has a market cap of $82.80 billion, a PE ratio of 55.53 and a beta of 0.98.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) remained successful in beating the consensus-estimated $0.43 as it actually earned $0.46 per share in its last reported financial results. This is assuming the current $0.32 EPS is accurate. They are projecting Next Quarter growth of 21.4%. The Return on Equity (ROE) value stands at 10.3%. The firm's revenue was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter past year. This move has generated increased interest from both analysts and investors.Since the start of the calendar year, PayPal Holdings, Inc. The shares were sold at an average price of $59.00, for a total value of $79,709.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 37,492 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,212,028. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director John J. Donahoe sold 170,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 10th. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 124,516 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,244,340.88. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Tightening the gaze, stock performance for the last 5 trading days is 4.62%.
Investors who are keeping close eye on the stock of CBRE Group , Inc. 44 funds opened positions while 140 raised stakes. As of quarter end Centre Asset Management, LLC had disposed of a total of 1,820 shares trimming its holdings by 1.1%.
The biotechnology company reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.15) by $0.02. Company shares have been seen trading -55.56% off of the 52 week high and 37.97% away from the 52 week low.
The Company's primary operating subsidiary is Pacific Gas and Electric Company, which operates in northern and central California. Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. 1St Glob Advsr invested in 0.11% or 5,352 shares.
She said Al-Hijrah was an Islamic voluntary aided school which admits pupils of both sexes between the ages of four and 16. The findings from Ofsted said the children were separated to the point that they used separate corridors.
The company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.01. (NASDAQ: FOXA ) was recently seen trading -11.72% away from the 50-day high and 3.96% separated from the 50-day low.
According to these analysts, the Low Revenue Estimate for Ensco plc is 439 Million and the High Revenue Estimate is 466 Million. The company's shares were given away at $17.81 per share worth to an income of some $1,054,156 on account of Swent James W Iii.
Police claim he was driving his vehicle on June 18 when he came across the victim and her friends in Sterling, Virginia. Then, he drove away with her in his auto , attacked her again and dumped her body in a pond in Loudoun County.
BidaskClub cut shares of Sally Beauty Holdings from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 23rd. Flinton Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Sally Beauty Holdings during the fourth quarter worth about $101,000.
"Can't wait for the summit between Trump's President of the Virgin Islands & Rick Perry's President of Puerto Rico ", he wrote. Nevertheless, this isn't the first time someone in the Trump administration has revealed a shaky grasp of US geography.
Early Diwali in equity markets as Nifty closes at record high
On the other hand, healthcare index was down 0.29 per cent, FMCG 0.25 per cent, capital goods and oil & gas 0.14 per cent each. On Thursday, the company announced it will absorb Tata Group's mobile phone business in a "cash free, debt free" deal.
How major USA stock indexes fared on Thursday
But that type of hedge fund strategy - expect 80% losers and 20% big winners - isn't the best way to go for individual investors. However, investors were concerned about the banking giant's 27-percent year-over-year decline in fixed income trading revenue.
Goldman exploring options for stake in Weinstein Co
The Weinstein Co. has been trying to untangle itself from its co-founder since he was sacked from the board Sunday. Weinstein and his brother, Bob, who is now the head of the company, together own 42% of the company.
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Gamekeepers want tail docking ban overturned for working dogs
A petition calling on the Scottish government to reverse a ban on tail docking for working dogs is due to be submitted at Holyrood later.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association said Alex Salmond promised such a move if it could be backed up by evidence.
The group said many dogs suffered agonising tail injuries while working in thick undergrowth.
Animal rights charity OneKind said docking the tails of puppies caused "pain and distress".
The docking of dogs' tails was banned in Scotland in 2007. There is also a ban in England and Wales, but it does not apply to working dogs.
The exemption was included in legislation south of the border because of the risk of injury to dogs while they are retrieving game birds from thick brambles or gorse.
At the Scottish Parliament later, gamekeepers will deliver a petition to Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead calling for the law here to be reviewed.
They said they agreed dogs should not be docked for cosmetic reasons but argued an exemption for working dogs in Scotland is long overdue, and was promised by the first minister several years ago.
They point to research by Glasgow University, which has not yet been published, which they say will show the extent of tail injuries suffered by working dogs since the practice of docking was made illegal in Scotland in 2007.
Alex Hogg, chairman of the Scottish Gamekeepers Association, told BBC Scotland: "This is just for working dogs, especially hunt-point retrievers and spaniels."
Mr Hogg said: "We need to change this legislation. It is really bad for animal welfare.
"I had to go an get a wee puppy myself last year and I had to buy her south of the border because there was absolutely no way I was going to put her through the pain that might be inflicted by a long tail."
Libby Anderson from animal protection charity OneKind said: "Tail-docking of puppies may appear to be a simple procedure but it still causes pain and distress to very young animals."
"If the Scottish government is to change the law on tail-docking, it will have to have irrefutable evidence that routine use of this mutilation on puppies would definitely prevent suffering in adult working dogs.
"Until the research is published, and correctly interpreted, we do not have such evidence.
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "Animal welfare is extremely important and any decision taken by the Scottish government fully considers the welfare of each and every animal affected.
"That is why the Scottish government brought in legislation to protect dogs from the suffering caused by un-necessary tail docking and why - when the issue was raised with us - we then funded research into tail injuries in undocked working dogs.
"We expect that research to be published in the next few weeks and it will provide a sound basis to discuss whether further action needs to be taken to protect working dogs from injury."


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This is a recipe that I got back when I was doing the Weight Watchers program. The recipes makes 6 servings @ 3 points each.
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Really good. This is a great, creamy recipe that comes out of the oven with just the perfect texture. We tried it first the way it is, but the cinnamon was a little overpowering for the kids. The next time we made it, we used 4 T of brown sugar, and then one more tsp. after cooking, and it was perfect. A yummy, warm treat for breakfast before sending the kids off to school.
- 2 cups water, boiling
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 cups oatmeal (not quick cooking)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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K. E. Heintz (Univ. Iceland and DAWN/NBI), J. P. U. Fynbo (DAWN/NBI), D. Malesani (DAWN/NBI and DARK/NBI), report on behalf of a larger collaboration: We observed the optical counterpart of GRB 180325A (Troja et al., GCN 22532; Guidorzi et al., GCN 22534) with the 2.5-m Nordic Optical Telescope (NOT) equipped with ALFOSC, starting at 02:02:30 UT on 25 March 2018. We obtained 3x100 s in the r-band and measure a magnitude of m(r) = 18.61 +/- 0.03 mag at a mean post-explosion epoch of 11 minutes. The calibration was performed using local Pan-STARRS stars in the GRB field. This apparent magnitude is not corrected for foreground extinction. We subsequently obtained spectroscopy for a total of 3x600 s, using grism #4 and covering the wavelength range 3650-9450 AA. In our low-resolution spectrum we identify several absorption features, including Mg II, Fe II, Al II, C IV, Si II at a common redshift of z = 2.25. The 2175 AA bump is clearly visible at this redshift. We also note the presence of a strong intervening system at z = 2.04, as revealed by Mg II and Fe II absorption features. Further observations are in progress.


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Mungo Glen was a boy apprenticed to Mansie Wauch (the fictional Scottish tailor) at the age of fourteen.
Fro the days in which he had lain in his cradle, [Mungo Glen] had been brought up in a remote and quiet part of the country, far from the bustling of towns, and from man encountering man in the stramash [sic] of daily life; so that his heart seemed to pine within him like a flower, for want of the blessed morning dew; and like a bird that has been catched in a girn among the winter snows, his appetite failed him, and he fell away from his meat and his clothes.” (p. 221)
Not long after this the boy is taken home, but on the way falls sick with consumption, and dies at the tender age of fifteen.

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The first trailer for “Thor: The Dark World” has been released. It’s the sequel to the 2011 film “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth as the hammer-wielding god who now battles an ancient race of Dark Elves led by Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) to save the universe.
“Thor: The Dark World” is directed by occasional “Game of Thrones” helmer Alan Taylor (the original “Thor” was by Kenneth Branagh) and also stars Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston, reprising their roles as Jane Foster and Loki, respectively. Anthony Hopkins also returns as Odin.
The film will be released by Disney and Marvel on Nov. 8. Watch the trailer after the jump.

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I made simple table runners that looked like a road for my son's 2nd birthday party. The theme was "construction." The table runner was a super easy, no sew project.
I bought black felt fabric and cut 15" x 6' pieces. Then I cut yellow ribbon into about 3" pieces for the line on the "road" and used tacky glue to keep them in place.
I also made a simple "bump" sign out of yellow felt and black puffy paint. I glued this onto an apron from the hardware store right on the part where my pregnant belly popped out.
Tell us more about it.Both the "bump" apron and the road table runner were my original ideas, and I did not copy anyone. (Editor's Note: Readers can see more about the construction party June threw for her son at June's Forecast.)
- I learned that it doesn't take a lot of money to make a party special.
- You don't have to be an artist to pull these two party ideas off.
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How clever, June! That table runner is such an easy way to make a big visual impact at a construction party. And your "bump" apron is hilarious. Makes me wonder what other ways expectant moms could tie their bellies into various party themes.
Thanks for sharing!


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The Heat Transfer Coefficient can be defined as the coefficient of heat flux (that is, heat flow per unit area) divided by the temperature difference.
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LG Electronics closing its loss-making smartphone business.
LG started its mobile business in 1995 and enjoyed success in feature phones, but failed to keep up with the competition and began to sink after the appearance of smartphones.
Since the second quarter of 2015, LG’s mobile business has been at a loss for 23 consecutive quarters. The decision to close the smartphone business and shift the focus to the more profitable areas was inevitable.
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text: This is my problem. I have a tc3 with a fantom 10x4 motor and a superrooster speed control. The radio I'm using is a Futaba 3pm. When I hit the breaks hard the spur gear makes a horrid noise. I've checked the mesh many times and I've reset it every time it makes the noise. I used a piece of paper for the mesh clearance. I'm new to the radio. I've owned it for only a week or so. Is there something I need to do to the radio? A setting maybe that i can change? I'm at a loss on this. I'm used to driving traxxas trucks. They don't have enuff power to hurt the spur gear. If anyone could help me or if I need to give more info please let me know. I'm getting ready to race it for the first time this weekend. i don't want to buy a new spur every race.


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FX’s X-Men TV Show, Legion, Will Be Part of the X-Men Movie Canon … Sort Of
Legion, FX’s upcoming TV show inspired by the X-Men character of that name, may be part of the same canon as the X-Men movies. That’s according to Bryan Singer, director of the early X-Men movies as well as the most recent ones like Apocalypse. Singer is also part of the creative team behind Legion, and CBR reports that Singer said at the Edinburgh Television Festival this week that the FX TV show will be part of the same canon, even if it doesn’t initially appear to be.
Specifically, Singer said the show would be “part of the X-Men universe, but when you watched it, you wouldn’t have to label it, it could exist completely on its own.” He went on to say that Legion “will relate to future X-Men movies.”
Singer’s comments seem to contradict a prior statement made by FX Networks CEO John Landgraf, who said last January that Legion “takes place in a parallel universe. The US government is in the early days of being aware of mutants, but not the public. I don’t foresee any characters moving back and forth (between the movies and the series).”
Legion‘s creator Noah Hawley told IGN in an interview yesterday that the creative team has been working with some folks at Marvel (such as Marvel Comics writer Jeph Loeb, who is also a TV writer in his own right), but he didn’t confirm that Legion would be part of the X-Men movie universe. He instead echoed Landgraf’s sentiments, confirming that Legion will be set in a world where the greater public doesn’t yet know about mutants.
Since Legion isn’t coming out until 2017, it’s possible that changes are still being made and corporate deals are still being struck between the various properties that own the rights to these characters. It’s also possible that Legion does take place in a “parallel universe,” but that perhaps its universe will intersect with the X-Men movie universe in some way that is yet to be revealed, or that Legion‘s events will have ripple effects on X-Men, even if characters aren’t necessarily “moving back and forth”.
If anyone does get the rights to move characters “back and forth” between X-Men and Legion, it seems like that could work within its story, too. Based on the trailers for the show so far, it looks like it’s going to be a very experimental narrative with lots of potential for cameos, since much of the plot will revolve around Legion’s visions of other strange people and his own discovery of his powers. This seems like a good way to potentially introduce characters from the movies without necessarily having the plots intersect in a contradictory way, and it’s not like Marvel Comics hasn’t done many plot-lines about parallel universes over the decades.
The larger question is, would we even want Legion to intersect with the current X-Men movie universe? I understand why 20th Century Fox might want to strike that deal, from a financial perspective–the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been pretty successful with crossovers between movies and TV. Sure, Agent Carter got unceremoniously canceled, but Agents of SHIELD still seems to be trundling merrily along. Still, it might be interesting to see Legion break away from the existing X-Men movie canon and forge a new path, since the X-Men movie canon has already gotten bogged down in a lot of contradictory details over the years. I guess we’ll have to wait and see what the corporate overlords decide.
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Having a dog in your life can benefit you in so many ways, especially during the uncertain and stressful times of the coronavirus pandemic and The Doctors share just some of many reasons you might want to consider getting a COVID-19 canine companion.
According to the University of British Columbia study, if you have a dog you are more likely to read and to read for longer periods. This is great news for those quarantined and looking for something to occupy their time. ER physician Dr. Travis Stork shares that when he was studying for medical school he always had his beloved dog Nala by his side. The study, which focused on kids, found the children who had a dog present said they were more encouraged to keep reading when compared to kids who didn't have a dog.
Another bonus of a dog besides reading is companionship, which is lacking for many people during the pandemic and a dog could provide that for kids, who are undoubtedly lacking in their social interactions right now.
Additionally, Catherine A. Sanderson -- a professor of psychology -- shared with Psychology Today that pets provide people with "a sense of meaning, purpose, and belonging" while also helping to reduce the effects of stress, increase someone's physical activity levels, provide valuable emotional support, and help people feel less lonely.

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Of the many possible doomsday scenarios that plague our minds and may plague the future, global warming may be one of the most puzzling, but altogether, the most realistic. Setting aside the self evident buzzwords like nuclear war, city-sized meteors and a literal plague, what is global warming, and what does it truly mean for the future?
Global warming can be thought of as the current trend in the Earth’s overall temperature to be rising as a result of human activities post-industrial revolution. Activities like large scale farming and fossil fuel burning contribute to global warming because both release large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
“The term is frequently used interchangeably with the term climate change, though the latter refers to both human- and naturally produced warming and the effects it has on our planet. It is most commonly measured as the average increase in Earth’s global surface temperature,” said NASA.
Greenhouse gases have been identified by scientists as being a direct cause for our current rate of global warming. During 1896, the first ever study of global warming was released by a Swedish chemist known as Svante Arrhenius; it focused on what carbon dioxide’s effect on the earth’s climate. In 1938, the question was revisited, and in 1958, the greenhouse effect was observed in action raising the atmospheric temperature of Venus.
The significance of greenhouse gases on climate change relies on a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. When gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and water vapor, are relatively abundant in a given atmosphere, solar energy (after entering) becomes trapped and reflected between the planet’s surface and atmosphere. The amount of greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere will have a proportionate effect on the amount of heat being trapped. Likewise, on Earth, this system continues in a cyclical pattern. An increase in atmospheric heat has several main effects on weather (as have been noticed in recent years), on the sea level (which has been observed as rising for the past 25 years) and on the amount of water vapor being released from the ocean and into the atmosphere. Water vapor is considered a greenhouse gas, which contributes again to the cyclical nature of climate change.
There have been multiple predictions and ideas as to what the future may look like; however, all ideas are merely predictions and only time can tell what will truly be the case. Despite that, there are several different effects that have been occurring already and will likely continue to grow in intensity. The first to expect is more storms, like larger and more intense hurricanes, more often. Temperature is expected to continue rising, and with it, arctic sea ice will continue to melt until there is very little or none at all. With hotter temperature, sea level will also continue to rise, with the prediction of rising 1 to 8 feet by 2100. In certain areas, droughts will become more frequent, and summer temperatures will continue to rise. There will be longer frost-free seasons, and although certain areas will see less annual rainfall, when it does rain, the periods will be more intense. All these effects even occurring individually would have many disastrous consequences for the environment, for infrastructure and for the general habitability of our planet. Albeit the most significant and long term effects of climate change may be very far into the future, but the effects of our decisions now will mean much for generations to come, and may block generations from coming into a planet livable at all.
There have been lots of plans forward as to what can be done about climate change, with 2016’s Paris Climate Accord and the recent 2019 Green New Deal. In September 2020, California’s governor Gavin Newsom created an executive order requiring all new cars sold by the year 2035 be zero-(greenhouse gas) emission vehicles. Moving forward, the question on what the disastrous effects of climate change might be, must be shifted to what we can do to stop those effects from ever occurring.


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The Willing & Able Thermal Bibtight for women is a bibtight made in a newly developed version of the well-known Super Roubaix textile. Incredibly flexible, insulating on cold days and very breathable on rides where the performance on the bike requires you to be able to release the heat. In addition to this breathability, we have made it water resistant by giving it a DWR water repellent treatment.
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(CNN) -- A Colorado judge has approved 14 more attempted murder charges against the man accused of killing 12 people at a theater in July.
James Holmes, 24, allegedly barged into a theater in Aurora, Colorado, and opened fire on the audience as they watched "The Dark Knight Rises." With the approval of the new charges Thursday, he now faces 152 charges, including murder and weapons offenses.
Fifty-eight people were injured in the July 20 shooting.
Holmes, a former neuroscience graduate student at the University of Colorado, was arrested the night of the rampage. He was wearing body armor and had a cache of weapons, police said.
He is expected to be back in court on October 25 for a hearing about whether police investigators leaked information about the case.


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The “Catch A Breath” team, comprised of students Briana Gillin, Gianna Letinski, Anthony Mastrandrea and Hope Pitner, knew that poor air quality can have a profoundly negative effect on an individual’s physical health, so they designed an experiment to test the amount of air pollution in their school and in various local public buildings. Supervised by Team Advisor Stephen Kubricki, the students borrowed an indoor air quality monitor from Quest Technologies which measures humidity, dew point, temperature, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and other gases. They expected to find that the air quality would be poor in public places, but relatively safe in their newly constructed school building.
After tracking measurements over several weeks and at different times of the day, the students were surprised to discover that the air quality in local public buildings was actually fairly safe, maintaining satisfactory levels of all elements as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, the results of the testing done at their school was very poor. At times, the carbon dioxide levels were more than twice the recommended level, increasingly steadily throughout the school day. This corresponded with the records from the school nurse, which indicated a sharp rise in student visits toward the end of the school day.
The students presented these results to the principal, who initiated an investigation into the issue. Officials discovered that the school’s ventilation system had been damaged in a lightning storm and had not been operating effectively for months. As a result of the students’ experiment, the school’s ventilation system will now be repaired and tested regularly.
This discovery prompted the “Catch A Breath” team to invent a CO2 (carbon dioxide) monitor that can be placed on classroom walls and alert the class if the levels become too high. They are currently working to patent the monitor and have it available to all schools in the near future.
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I've been a silent reader of this forum for a number of months now so I thought it was about time I wrote my first post!
I began on my c25k journey around 6 months ago, and got pretty far with it, with the aim of them bridging from 5-10k when I completed it. But I made a huge mistake! As the weather in January was so cold and blustery and not very nice - I too easily opted for the treadmill instead. Wow did I have a shock when I tried to replicate what I'd been doing on the treadmill on the road! It was like I'd lost 6 weeks of training! It was pretty disheartening at the time, and with one thing and another (moving house / changing jobs), I knocked the training on the head for a bit.
This week I have finally decided to get off my bum and back into it, starting from the beginning, on the road. I'm so glad I have!
Finished W1R3 before work this morning and can't wait to do some more.


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The Shiba Inu [SHIB] community has been looking for and waiting for information about Shibarium. However, the network has repeatedly been seen delaying the release of this update. The SHIB network began a surprise countdown earlier this week. While many assumed it was about Shibarium, it was actually an update to the official website. As a result, the Shib Army was visibly enraged.
Several people pointed out that the countdown was unnecessary. Tweets about the incident began to flood in. One Twitter user expressed dissatisfaction. Several people called Trophias, Shiba Inu’s defense team co-leader, a “scammer.” It should be noted that the Shibarium beta testnet was scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022. A Twitter user defended the community even further, saying;
“But you can’t blame people when they were told Q3 2022 or just a bit after. We are about to close Q4 2022 going into Q1 2023”
Another Shib Army member mentioned how much the community appreciated the network’s efforts. However, all they wanted was information about Shibarium’s progress.
Shytoshi Kusama decided to intervene after garnering a great deal of hatred. The lead developer of Shiba Inu agreed earlier today that the countdown was misleading. As a result, Kusama apologized to the community with a tweet.
Will a Shibarium Launch Delay Affect the Price of Shib?
Like the rest of the crypto market, Shiba Inu’s price has been falling precipitously. Shibarium, according to the community, has the potential to increase the price of the meme coin. However, due to the constant delays in its launch, the price of SHIB could be greatly impacted.
While most assets were recovering at the time of publication, SHIB was experiencing a daily drop of 3.30 percent. The asset was worth $0.000008397. The asset has dropped from a high of $0.000008753 to a low of $0.000008059 in the last 24 hours.


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I’m obsessed with taking epic care of my skin. My goal is #agingbackwards Jlo style 😉
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Thinly traded nano cap KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (KBIO +13.4%) perks up on modest volume in response to its announcement that the FDA is on board with the key elements in its development plan for Chagas disease drug benznidazole, including its intent to use the abbreviated 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway which allows some of the supporting data to be derived from studies performed by others.
In other news, the company will present a business update to investors on Tuesday, January 10 at 11:00 am ET at the Biotech Showcase in San Francisco.
The rollercoaster in nano cap biotechs is alive and well. KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (KBIO +21.2%) jumps on a modest 75K shares on no particular news. Shares had lost over 40% of their value since last month before reversing.
Thinly traded KaloBios Pharmaceuticals' (KBIO -27.4%) turnaround efforts apparently have failed to convince investors. Shares have lost over 40% of their value in a month. It has two pipeline candidates: benznidazole for Chagas disease and lenzilumab for a type of leukemia.
Former CEO Martin Shkreli sold his entire stake in the company several months ago.
In a statement, KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (KBIO +7.1%) says former CEO Martin Shkreli has sold his entire stake in the firm to other investors in private transactions.
The company continues its turnaround efforts. It emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 30 with $14M in equity financing and the rights to develop antiparasitic drug benznidazole for Chagas disease. A Phase 1 study of product candidate lenzilumab in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia is underway as well.
The new directors at KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KBIO) have decided to withdraw the company's Nasdaq appeal, opting instead to focus the firm's resources on executing its business plan and reorganization. Accordingly, the stock will be delisted today. Shares will be eligible to trade in over-the-counter markets.
KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KBIO) announces the election of two independent directors to the board: Ronald Barliant and Dr. Cameron Durrant. Also, board member Michael Harrison resigned effective January 7.
Dr. Durrant, who will serve as Chairman, is a seasoned pharma/biotech executive and turnaround specialist.
Mr. Barliant is an attorney and former bankruptcy judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Embattled former Turing Pharmaceuticals and KaloBios (NASDAQ:KBIO) chief Martin Shkreli has put his $45M E*Trade account up in order to post his $5M bail after being arrested on fraud charges. At least he gets to keep his $2M Wu-Tang Clan album (for now).
In a letter to KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KBIO), Nasdaq notifies the company that its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a separate and additional basis for delisting, as is the resignation of two board members, Tom Fernandez and Marek Biestek, which leaves only one member on its audit committee.
The company's delisting appeal and the additional bases will be discussed at the hearing on February 25.
KaloBios (NASDAQ:KBIO) ain't dead yet. It filed an appeal with Nasdaq over its delisting, originally planned for December 30. A hearing is scheduled for February 25. In the meantime, the company will retain its listing, although trading has yet to resume from its December 17 suspension.
The fallout continues at KaloBios Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KBIO). Directors Tom Fernandez and Marek Biestek resigned yesterday. The company is crumbling since former CEO Martin Shkreli's arrest on December 17, also the day trading was suspended.


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What now comes into play is a robust anal-sadistic impulse that has a tendency to restrict good looks on the way to enjoy it in isolation: this sexually perverse trend of behaviour is a frequent function of item kin. What does the item come to symbolize whilst therefore remoted? (Its target price is secondary, for it's the truth of its confinement that constitutes its appeal. ) whether it is actual that one is not often prone to lend someone else one's automobile, one's pen, one's spouse, reason why those items are, in the jealousy method, the narcissistic equivalents of oneself: and have been such an item to be misplaced or broken, this is able to suggest symbolic castration. while all is related and performed, one by no means lends out one's phallus. That which the jealous individual commandeers and guards in shut proximity is, underneath the cover of an item, not anything under his personal libido, which he endeavours to neutralize in the method of confinement - the selfsame method because of which the gathering deflects the risk of demise. The jealous proprietor castrates himself via worry of his personal sexuality; or relatively he enacts a symbolic castration - the confinement of the item - for you to dispel the terror of literal castration. I 2 it's this determined endeavour that provides upward push to the grim pleasures of jealousy. One is usually jealous of oneself. it really is regularly oneself that one watches over like a hawk. And it's continually in oneself that one takes excitement. essentially this excitement steeped in jealousy stands in stark distinction to the history of utter unhappiness that accompanies it, for the reason that regressive behaviour, even if concerted, can by no means thoroughly cancel out one's wisdom of its inadequacy within the face of the genuine international. And so it really is with the gathering: its sovereignty is a delicate one, and some of the best authority of the genuine international lurks at the back of it as a continuing risk. having said that, this very experience of unhappiness may be obvious to be half and parcel of the process. The procedure of accumulating For it's the truth of being dissatisfied, rather up to being happy, that turns on the method: for the reason that sadness isn't fascinated by the realm, yet consistently at the subsequent time period within the sequence, in order that unhappiness and delight grow to be the levels of a cyclical strategy. it's this integrated sadness that frequently makes the procedure appear so frenzied and neurotic. The sequence has a tendency to rotate ever swifter upon itself, with the end result that alterations get worn away with the acceleration of the mechanism of substitution. Then it's that the procedure could rush headlong in the direction of its personal cave in, such as the self-destruction of the topic. Rheims cites examples of collections which are violently 'done to loss of life' during this manner, in a type of suicide reflecting the impossibility of ever circumventing demise itself. in the jealousy method, it's not in any respect unusual for the topic to finish up destroying the very item or being he has restrained, pushed through his feel of powerlessness at ever with the ability to stand up to the encroachments of the realm and of his personal sexuality.


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When W.A. Moncrief fired an incompetent accountant at his oil business in1993, he gave the accountant a generous severance package that included a car. What Moncrief didn't realize was that the accountant was planning on padding his income by colluding with the government in building a dubious case against his former employer.
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Every third Monday of January is labelled Blue Monday, or the “most depressing day of the year”. Yet, beware! There are no scientific facts that support it. Some have even called it “gibberish, rubbish, pseudoscience” .
The term was coined by psychologist Cliff Arnall in 2005 when he devised a formula commissioned by a travel company to ascertain the gloomiest day of the year for an advertising campaign to sell holidays. Despite the lack of evidence and the scepticism voiced by the scientific community, Blue Monday took off and it has stuck, coming back every year, and even leading to Dr Arnall apologising  for seemingly suggesting depression is a “one-day affair”.
But beyond the marketing punch of pinpointing a saddest day, January, in the northern hemisphere, has been known for its “January blues”, a general low/deflated mood being attributed to the cold, dark, gloomy days of the after-Christmas dip, and “going back to normal” after the lively holiday season.
Despite the lack of evidence and the scepticism voiced by the scientific community, Blue Monday took off and it has stuck, coming back every year
As Blue Monday and the “January blues” hit us on social media this year, this time around, it might, with good reason, feel gloomier than ever. Already the British Medical Journal suggests “How do I beat the January blues?”  The truth is that 2021 starts with a “double whammy”. On the one hand, the fatigue of the Covid epidemic on the day-to-day, the underlying uncertainty, economic downturn and financial insecurity, countries in and out of lockdowns, and the overwhelming feeling of missing social outings, hugs and smiles, wears us all down. On the other hand, the little glimmer of hope showing some light at the end of the tunnel, vaccination, is overshadowed by the fact that it is uncovering an increasing global socio-economic divide. And on top of it all, normality feels, and is, far off .
So, it is understandable that we urgently need to talk about mental health. Last year we witnessed a turning point: it brought mental illness into the open and underscored that mental health and resilience are critical resources for life that we need to nurture and never again take for granted.
During 2020, Covid and global lockdowns precipitated as much as a trebling of cases of depression and anxiety. And this was for everyone, not only health professionals and frontline workers, but also children and adolescents , adults, with young adults (20s-30s) especially affected, and older populations .
The devastation has been paramount: for those with an already existing mental illness their situation worsened. For the many new cases, some are still suffering in the dark, not realising that depression and anxiety are just an illness like diabetes or hypertension, that can be treated and otherwise can be long-term, and that seeking the readily available help should not be undermined by the taboo that has surrounded mental illness in the past.
What we forget is that the rates of mental health problems were of “epidemic magnitude” already long before Covid. One in four adults, so one in four of each of us, would experience at least one mental health problem during our lifetime . The associated costs to society were already higher than those of cancer, diabetes or heart disease , given the heavy indirect costs (e.g., productivity loss) and consequences of long-term suffering.
For example, mental disorders before Covid were among the five leading causes of all disability claims and repeatedly amongst the top ten causes of “healthy years lost”, becoming also an especially costly issue for employers. It affected all employees alike, including senior executives, with up to 75% reporting having felt somewhat burned out and a third describing it as extreme.
The current second and third waves of Covid are showing steadily increasing levels of depression and anxiety
On the positive side, mental health can be nurtured and for those suffering mental health problems much can be done to ameliorate the burden. During lockdown a proliferation of resources emerged to help cope with the devastating impacts of uncertainty, recommending, if feeling down, to: ensure social contact with friends and family; sleep and eat healthily and maintain routines; take notice and savour a good thought or moment at least once a day; support others and “give”, as acts of kindness improve mental and physical wellbeing; and, be physically active and practise exercise (even the effect of moderate activity is tremendous, as it releases endorphins in our brain, increasing wellbeing and helping against stress).
These were in fact also pre-Covid recommendations to improve wellbeing . And they remain equally salient today for nurturing our resilience, much talked about and referred to recently as a golden personal resource, the new leadership currency and a boardroom imperative . Resilience is about “how well we can deal with, and bounce back from, the difficulties of life”. It is not about how we endure (or how tough we are) but about our attitude in the face of adversities and how we can recharge.
Our level of resilience can vary over time, and like a muscle we can exercise it and continually nurture it. Being aware of our mental health and resilience levels , and being open to taking care of our mental health and sharing and reaching out for help when we feel we cannot cope, are key in our human quest for wellbeing.
Back to the beginning: this week Blue Monday might be trending on Twitter but nothing backs it up as the worst day of the year. While its commercialisation continues to trivialise the seriousness of depression, the day also has a value: it raises awareness of mental health problems and it can serve as a gateway to overcome the taboo still surrounding these topics.
It is a day when feelings of depression, anxiety or “feeling low” are shared in social media and openly talked about; when we realise we are not alone, in fact we are part of a large community, and it reassures us that having a mental health problem is not rare. The current second and third waves of Covid are showing steadily increasing levels of depression and anxiety, suggesting that the impact will be more serious because of the cumulative effect.
As we deconstruct the myth of Blue Monday and raise awareness about the need, more than ever, to nurture our mental health, this can be a chance to reflect on what troubles us, reach out for help if we need to, and continue the conversations to normalise and break the many taboos and stigmas around mental health problems.
At Esade we recognise mental health and resilience are of cornerstone importance and a most precious personal resource essential in the years to come. We set out to support raising awareness about the issue by launching a series of conversations and thought pieces with key leaders to be published monthly in our Do Better. Our first and inaugural issue will feature an interview on the importance of mental health for business with the director general of Esade, professor Koldo Echebarria.
- Blue Monday: a depressing day of nonsense science (again), The Guardian (2013)
- Man who coined the term 'Blue Monday' apologises for making January more depressing, Independent (2018)
- Abi Rimmer. How can I beat the January blues?, BMJ, 372:m4932 (2021)
- Coronavirus: Normality is 'years away' despite vaccines, BBC (2020)
- Tamsin Newlove-Delgado, Sally McManus, Katharine Sadler, Sharon Thandi, Tim Vizard, Cher Cartwright et al. Child mental health in England before and during the Covid-19 lockdown, The Lancet, DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30570-8
- Min Luo, Lixia Guo, Mingzhou Yu, Wenying Jiang & Haiyan Wang. The psychological and mental impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on medical staff and general public - A systematic review and meta-analysis, Psychiatry Res, 291:113190 (2020)
- About mental health, NHS UK
- Thomas Insel. The global cost of mental illness, NIMH (2011)
- 5 steps to mental wellbeing, NHS
- Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg. How to lead when your team is exhausted - and you are, too, Harvard Business Review (2020)
- Resilience is more than just a mindset, Robertson Cooper
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