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But if the blood flow is weak here, it is highly likely that it is also weak in arteries supplying the heart, raising the risk of a heart attack. In fact, some studies suggest that women with heart disease may also suffer sexual dysfunction: the clitoris, like the penis, is a vascular organ, and also relies on healthy blood flow for successful orgasms.
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Vascular: Anything that affects the flow of blood to the penis can result in erectile dysfunction. The main culprit tends to be atherosclerosis, the condition that narrows arteries and which can result in poor blood circulation, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Atherosclerosis causes about half the cases of erectile dysfunction in men over 50. Also, the veins through which the blood leaves the penis may not be working properly, allowing the blood to leave too soon.
Additionally, the physiologic processes involving erections begin at the genetic level. Certain genes become activated at critical times to produce proteins vital to sustaining this pathway. Some researchers have focused on identifying particular genes that place men at risk for ED. At present, these studies are limited to animal models, and little success has been reported to date.  Nevertheless, this research has given rise to many new treatment targets and a better understanding of the entire process.
Remember what I said before about how it's not you? Okay, sometimes it is you. But it's not that you're not sexy — it's that for men, as well as women, relationship problems (like fighting all the time, or having clashing expectations about where things are going) can severely mess up your sex drive and ability to become aroused. Which makes sense — if you're spending 90 percent of your time together fighting about whether you're going to move in, switching gears to make 10 percent of your time together into a sexy sex party is pretty damned difficult.
If you can keep an erection when you’re alone, then you’re probably worried about something when you’re with your partner. Think about how you feel and then talk to your partner about your concerns. You might be putting too much pressure on yourself or not protecting yourself by using condoms and birth control. Or maybe you’ll discover that you’re really not ready for sex right now and need to wait until it feels right.
Since endothelial dysfunction, CVD and ED are closely associated in epidemiological studies, the question for clinicians is whether to recommend the man presenting with ED undergo a cardiovascular (CV) evaluation. Clearly, based on numerous studies, ED can be considered at least a ‘marker’ for possible further vascular disease or CVD.15 In their report, Vlachopoulos and coworkers make the point that the man presenting with ED, the clinician, is offered an opportunity to attempt to improve the health of the man by addressing lifestyle modification, and consider further vascular evaluation owing to the clear relationship between endothelial dysfunction, ED and CVD.19
I’m going to share a secret with you. I understand that for men it’s a big (well, perhaps flaccid and at least momentarily small) deal when you can’t get hard. However, in most instances, women don’t give a fuck. We’re understanding creatures who (ahem) know a thing or two about not being able to get off every time. To ease the awkwardness, here are a few go-to phrases to drop when you just can’t get it up.
The user should stop using the vacuum pump if pain occurs... Use of a vacuum pump may bruise or rupture the blood vessels either immediately below the surface of the skin or within the deep structures of the penis or scrotum, resulting in hemorrhage and/or the formation of a hematoma. There is now sufficient information available regarding the risks, benefits, and use of vacuum pumps.
The most common inflatable prosthesis is the three-piece penile prosthesis. It is composed of paired cylinders, which doctors surgically insert inside the penis. Patients can expand the cylinders using pressurized fluid (see figure 3). Tubes connect the cylinders to a fluid reservoir and pump, which doctors also surgically implant. The reservoir is usually in the pelvis. A doctor places the pump in the scrotum. By pressing on the pump, sterile fluid transfers from the reservoir into the cylinders in the penis. An erection is produced primarily by expansion of the width of the penis, however, one model can increase in length a small amount also. Lock-out valves in the tubing prevent the fluid from leaving the cylinder until a release valve is pressed. By pressing the relief valve and gently squeezing the penis, the fluid within the cylinders transfers back into the reservoir.
This process comprises a variety of physical aspects with important psychological and behavioral overtones. In analyzing the material presented and discussed at this conference, this consensus statement addresses issues of male erectile dysfunction, as implied by the term "impotence." However, it should be recognized that desire, orgasmic capability, and ejaculatory capacity may be intact even in the presence of erectile dysfunction or may be deficient to some extent and contribute to the sense of inadequate sexual function.
There was never any claim for Normal Sexual Decline as being applicable to all men all of the time. The point is that males and females should be made aware of what to reasonably expect and to be aware as well as to the incomplete writings / hidden agendas of the reports in this area. Research has clearly show what to reasonably expect. Meta Analysis can illucidate what is very likely normal for most males / what is hidden, etc.
In patients who either fail to respond to first or second-line therapy, or are not interested in the conservative therapies, penile prosthesis implantation is available. Malleable and rigid implants were available for many years, but in 1973 the world of penile prosthetics took a giant leap forward with the advent of the inflatable penile implant. Most implants done nowadays are of the inflatable variety. Adverse events including malfunction and infection are rare, and patient satisfaction is very high.45
Another potential new treatment consists of penile low-intensity shock wave lithotripsy. This consists of 1500 shocks twice a week for 3–6 weeks. The purpose is to stimulate neovascularisation to the corporal bodies with improvement in penile blood flow and endothelial function. The use of low-intensity shock wave lithotripsy may convert PDE5 inhibitor non-responders to responders.47
Drugs for treating impotence can be taken orally or injected directly into the penis or inserted into the urethra at the tip of the penis. Oral testosterone can reduce impotence in some men with low levels of natural testosterone. Patients also have claimed effectiveness of other oral drugs--including yohimbine hydrochloride, dopamine and serotonin agonists, and trazodone--but no scientific studies have proved the effectiveness of these drugs in relieving impotence. Some observed improvements following their use may be examples of the placebo effect, that is, a change that results simply from the patient's believing that an improvement will occur.
The symptoms of erectile dysfunction include difficulty achieving an erection, trouble maintaining an erection, and a reduced interest in sex. Because male sexual arousal is a fairly complex process, it can sometimes be difficult to identify a specific cause. Arousal starts in the brain but it also involves the nerves, muscles, and blood vessels and can be impacted by hormones and emotions. If a problem develops with any of these things, erectile dysfunction could be the consequence.
While studies are limited, it has been shown that male sexual dysfunction can also negatively impact the sexual function of female partners. A study comparing the sexual function of women with partners with erectile dysfunction to those without showed that sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain and total score were significantly lower in those who had partners with erectile dysfunction. Later in that study, a large proportion of the men with erectile dysfunction underwent treatment. Following treatment, sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain were all significantly increased. It was concluded that female sexual function is impacted by male erection status, which may improve following treatment of male sexual dysfunction.
Endocrine evaluation consisting of a morning serum testosterone is generally indicated. Measurement of serum prolactin may be indicated. A low testosterone level merits repeat measurement together with assessment of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and prolactin levels. Other tests may be helpful in excluding unrecognized systemic disease and include a complete blood count, urinalysis, creatinine, lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, and thyroid function studies.
I know it’s awkward to talk about money like you’re business partners but partners is just what you are: You’re fiancés who share finances. So you need to be very clear about what this merger means. Right now, it doesn’t sound like you’re being very transparent with each other. Why were you surprised to find he was making more and contributing less than you feel he should? Do you not know how much he makes? Does he not know how much you expect him to pay back?
There are hundreds of medications that have the side effect of ED and/or decreased libido. Examples of drugs implicated as a cause of ED include hydrochlorothiazides and beta-blocking agents. Medications used to treat depression, particularly the SSRIs such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox, Luvox CR), paroxetine (Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft), may also contribute to ED.9 Bupropion (Wellbutrin) which has a predominant effect on blocking the reuptake of dopamine is an antidepressant with lower incidence of ED.10 The side effects of 5ARIs occurring in fewer than 5% of patients can include gynaecomastia, ED, loss of libido and ejaculatory dysfunction.11
So what do you do? If the guilt is too much, you can tell your boyfriend. It might be the only way to clear your conscience — and hopefully, if you explain the reasons why you did such a boneheaded thing, he'll understand. It will be hard and it may create drama for months to come, but my guess is that you can recover, if he's not a horribly jealous guy.
Circulatory problems: An erection occurs when the penis fills with blood and a valve at the base of the penis traps it. Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, clots, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can all interfere with this process. Such circulatory problems are the number one cause of erectile dysfunction. Frequently, erectile dysfunction is the first noticeable symptom of cardiovascular disease.
As blood flows into the penis, the corpora cavernosa swell, and this swelling compresses the veins (blood vessels that drain the blood out of the penis) against the tunica albuginea. Compression of the veins prevents blood from leaving the penis. This creates a hard erection. When the amount of cGMP decreases by the action of a chemical called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), the muscles in the penis tighten, and the blood flow into the penis decreases. With less blood coming into the penis, the veins are not compressed, allowing blood to drain out of the penis, and the erection goes down.
Several pathways have been described to explain how information travels from the hypothalamus to the sacral autonomic centers. One pathway travels from the dorsomedial hypothalamus through the dorsal and central gray matter, descends to the locus ceruleus, and projects ventrally in the mesencephalic reticular formation. Input from the brain is conveyed through the dorsal spinal columns to the thoracolumbar and sacral autonomic nuclei.
You're not hard. You're about to have sex for the first time with your date, who's truly beautiful. All you want to do is present your glorious, super strong erection and let it do the talking. And yet when you look down, you're limp instead of hard. This doesn't make any sense! you think. Every element you could possibly need for an erection is here. Nudity, beauty, passion, the tantalizing thrill of boning someone for the first time, and a little bit of booze to take the edge off. What on earth is wrong and why are you so unlucky? You turn to your date. "I swear, this never happens..."
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve or sustain a hard enough erection for satisfactory completion of sexual activity. Erectile dysfunction is different from other health conditions that interfere with male sexual function, such as lack of sexual desire (decreased libido) and problems with ejaculation release of the fluid from the penis (ejaculatory dysfunction) and orgasm/climax (orgasmic dysfunction), and penile curvature (Peyronie's disease), although these problems may also be present. ED affects about 50% of men age 40 and over. This article focuses on the evaluation and treatment of erectile dysfunction.
The Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial was a landmark study by Thompson et al that prospectively assessed the time to developing CVD after the diagnosis of ED. There were 4247 men with no ED at study entry; 2420 developed incident ED (defined as the first report of ED of any grade) over 5 years. Those men that developed ED had a 1.45-fold higher probability of experiencing a CV event compared with men who did not develop ED.27
Half of all men between the ages of 40 and 70 will experience erectile dysfunction. While the problem doesn't cause heart disease, the two often occur together – study after study has shown that men with ED are dramatically more likely to develop heart disease and have a heart attack or stroke. One German study from 2010 found men with erectile dysfunction are twice as likely to die within the next two years as those without, prompting some experts to call the phenomenon "the canary in the trousers".
In their extensive review, Bassil and coworkers summarise the benefits and risks, with benefits such as improvement of sexual function, bone density, muscle strength, cognition and overall improvement in quality of life. Among the risks that have been suggested include erythrocytosis, liver toxicity, worsening of sleep apnoea and cardiac function, possibly increasing symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). They also note that although a possibility of stimulation of prostate cancer has been hypothesised, no scientific or clinical evidence exists to this possible risk.38
What you need to know about delayed ejaculation Delayed ejaculation is a sexual disorder that can be distressing for a man and his partner and may disrupt a relationship. There are many reasons why delayed ejaculation occurs, including tissue damage, age, drugs, and the side effects of medication. They may be physiological or psychological. Find out how to get help. Read now
Both ED and low testosterone (hypogonadism) increase with age. The incidence of the latter is 40% in men aged 45 years and older.  Testosterone is known to be important in mood, cognition, vitality, bone health, and muscle and fat composition. It also plays a key role in sexual dysfunction (eg, low libido, poor erection quality, ejaculatory or orgasmic dysfunction, reduced spontaneous erections, or reduced sexual activity).
You should talk to your doctor about possible treatments. You may want to talk to other patients who have had the treatment planned for you. You also may want to seek a second doctor's opinion about surgery before making your decision. You may find it difficult to talk to your doctor about impotence. You will want to find a doctor who treats this condition and will help you feel comfortable talking about the problem and choosing the best treatment. You can also get more information by contacting your local National Kidney Foundation affiliate.
Another approach is vacuum therapy. The man inserts his penis into a clear plastic cylinder and uses a pump to force air out of the cylinder. This forms a partial vacuum around the penis, which helps to draw blood into the corpora cavernosa. The man then places a special ring over the base of the penis to trap the blood inside it. The only side effect with this type of treatment is occasional bruising if the vacuum is left on too long.
Talk with your doctor before trying supplements for ED. They can contain 10 or more ingredients and may complicate other health conditions. Asian ginseng and ginkgo biloba (seen here) are popular, but there isn't a lot of good research on their effectiveness. Some men find that taking a DHEA supplement improves their ability to have an erection. Unfortunately, the long-term safety of DHEA supplements is unknown. Most doctors do not recommend using it.

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Yesterday I shared my best reads of 2014 as reviewed for Shiny New Books. Today, I turn my attention to titles reviewed here. The links will return you to my full reviews:
Best Retro-Subversive Laugh-Out-Loud Book
Discovering Scarfolk by Richard Littler
So nearly my book of the year, Discovering Scarfolk is just hilarious! Stuck firmly in the 1970s world of public information films and Cold War paranoia, every page of this little book which is designed from front to back yields gems of parody and references in its tale of a missing man who got stuck in the unique town of Scarfolk.
There is also an comic twist to each illustration too, which ironically does make you look again to see if you missed anything…
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The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell
Gaiman’s reworked fairy tale is fabulous on its own, but with Chris Riddell’s illustrations it reaches a new height.
Inked in black and white with gold highlights, Riddell’s characteristic strong-browed young women, cheerful groteseques and skull-like gargoyles are simply gorgeous.
Best Cover Art
Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
And whilst we’re on the subject of illustration, I must mention the best cover concept of the year – in this horror spoof of the IKEA catalogue.
The graphic design extends to the inside of the novel too with lots of attention to detail, but the story itself, although entertaining, is standard horror fare.
Best in Translation
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante (trans. Ann Goldstein)
Like many this year, I too have caught ‘Ferrante Fever’. The first in a sequence of four novels by the elusive Italian author captures growing up in backstreet Naples in the 1950s perfectly for two young girls. Volumes two and three are now available, with the fourth to come. I’m so looking forward to catching up with Elena and Lila’s lives.
Best Medical Drama
Dirty Work by Gabriel Weston
The second book by Weston, a surgeon herself, is a novel that looks at one of the toughest things that obs & gynae surgeons may ever have to do – provide abortions. It was not an easy book given its subject matter, but it was completely compelling to read and gives a profound insight into this difficult area.
The Echo by James Smythe
My book group will disagree with this choice for they hated the first book (The Explorer) in this planned quartet. However, I loved the utter claustrophobia of outer space in these books, and The Echo takes the central premise of the first book and keeps twisting it further with great effect. Roll on the third volume I say.
Best Book-Group Choice?
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maris Remarque
Arguably, we read some great books this year including Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life and Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch, but the added poignancy of reading this novel of WWI during the centenary month of August was very fitting and moving too. Our discussions were wide-ranging and everyone enjoyed the book, proving you don’t always need a voice of dissent to have a good book group meeting.
Best YA Shocker
The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks
I am glad to have read the controversial Carnegie Medal winner to see for myself what it was all about. I can honestly say it is the bleakest novel I have ever read and it is for younger teens and upwards. If it had been written for adults, we wouldn’t find it so shocking at all, but despite its subject, I wouldn’t stop any child from reading it – I would encourage discussion afterwards though!
… And Finally, My ‘Blog’ Book of the Year
by Patrick Hamilton
I read this back in January it is still, frankly, the best book I’ve read all year.
Set in 1938 pre-war Earls Court in London, this is the story of George Harvey Bone and his unrequited love for the teasing Netta. This tragic novel is billed as a black comedy, and I suppose it is in a way. The laughs, however are never at George’s expense. When they come, it is Netta and her friends we laugh at, over their outrageously bad behaviour that makes them targets for our scorn. I nearly cried for George, wishing he hadn’t spotted her across a crowded room that day.
Hamilton’s prose is beautiful, incendiary, moving, clinical, full of ennui – everything it needs to be to tell George’s story. I shall be reading more Hamilton in 2015.
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So that’s it for my Books of the Year.
Have you read any of these from yesterday or today?
Do share yours too.

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5G has gradually become the industry chased by major capital markets. Under the preemption of capital, 5G market will be in what direction? In the case of fierce international competition, what are the advantages China can make to stand out?
5G market opened in 2020
In accordance with the Ministry of Industry Planning, 5G market is expected to open in 2020. 2018 to 2020 5G product R & D pilot phase, the main goal is to carry out 5G pre-commercial test; from 2018 to 2019, to complete the 5G scale test, add new technologies, end-to-end interoperability test and terminal prototype test; 2019-2020 Completed 5G network pre-commercial, the formation of operation-oriented technology system, friendly business experience testing, to carry out planning, networking, construction.
Some organizations and write for us technologies estimate that in 2030, 5G will contribute 6.3 trillion yuan, 2.9 trillion yuan and 8 million yuan in direct contribution to 5G’s total output, economic growth and employment opportunities. In terms of indirect contribution, 5G will drive The total output, economic value added and employment opportunities were 10.6 trillion yuan, 3.6 trillion yuan and 11.5 million respectively.
Different from 4G, Wei Kejun, senior engineer of China Information and Communication Research Institute, told the reporter that the 5G can greatly enhance the network capacity and user experience rate. According to the 5G performance indicators determined by the ITU, the peak rate of the cell reaches 10-20Gbps, User experience rate of up to 1Gbps; the other hand, will also be deeply integrated with the industry applications, such as car networking, industrial Internet and other industries, through information technology to help the traditional industries to achieve industrial upgrading.
The birth of 5G and future commercialization will undoubtedly bring huge changes to many industries. For example, at present, the 4G mobile phones in our hands are really going to be eliminated or updated by 2020?
From 2G to 3G and then to 4G, mobile phones will be replaced, but as the current 2G mobile phones can also use the same, “now 4G mobile phone to the 5G era cannot on the 5G network does not mean cannot be used, because then 4G network is still there, 4G and 5G compatible network is also. “Tatsu technology founder and CEO Huang Xiaoqing told” economy “reporter, 5G era will introduce new support for the use of 5G mobile phones, and is 4G The network is compatible with each other.
From the perspective of the 5G technology route, it mainly consists of two technical routes: one is 4G evolutions and the other is a new 5G air interface. According to Wei Kejun, these two routes will coexist for a long time. 4G evolution is based on the existing 4G framework and by introducing a series of key technologies to enhance the experience of 4G users, “From this point of view, existing 4G handsets can still be used normally, will not be eliminated, and will have a better user experience.” Another route is 5G new air interface, it will adopt the new band, new technology to achieve, cannot be backward compatible, “from this perspective, 4G phones cannot use 5G network.”
With the arrival of the 5G market, higher rates and lower latency can help mobile phones to achieve more powerful functions. Liao Roaming, general manager of Datang Mobile Research & Planning Department, told Economic reporter that the 4G Smartphone’s that we now generally use can also realize the functions of taking photos and games in addition to the basic functions of communication socialization. “The future 5G mobile phones, it is expected to support new technologies such as AI, VR and AR. It will help us understand our habits, hobbies and even our feelings. Based on these personalized information, we will provide us with the same personal services as a butler. Plan our work life, deal with the needs we have put forward. “Therefore, by then, the Smart Phone in the 4G era may be replaced by the Intelligence Phone in the 5G era.
4G to change life 5G to change the world
“The frequency of phone changes in China is very high, about 12 months to 14 months.” Huang Xiaoqing quipped, in fact, the current mobile phone is eliminated, the people engaged in the mobile phone industry is the happiest, because many people will be new Phone Of course, the 5G era has changed not just handset makers but also the Internet of Things. Tang Xiong Yan said that the Internet of Things is a very important application area of 5G and we will usher in a new era of interconnection of all things. 5G will provide better network conditions for the entire economic development, such as industrial upgrading.
5G bring changes, can be summarized in one sentence, that is, “4G change life, 5G change the world.” As of the third quarter, China’s 4G users reached 947 million, accounting for 67.9%. More than two-thirds of users are already using 4G handsets. The changes that 4G brings to our lives are what every 4G user can feel personally.
Of course, 5G is not only to increase the network speed, mobile phone business and other aspects of application, in ordinary people’s life, 5G there is one of the largest, “killer” application is intelligent robots, Huang Xiaoqing told reporters, 2040 intelligent robot The same as the number of human beings. For example, the currently developed cloud smart robot places the robot’s brain in the cloud and connects to the robot’s body through the mobile network, while the 5G network takes the role of the neural network of the cloud smart robot. “At that time, the bandwidth required by robots would be ten to 100 times greater than that of human beings, so the main purpose of 5G networks is to serve robots.” Similarly, 5G can support family nannies and family sweeping robots that can support Cell patrols, robotic attendants that can support unmanned supermarkets, etc., are all possible changes to see in the future.
In addition to artificial intelligence, Wei Kejun also said that the 5G’s substantial increase in network capacity, subscriber speed, delay and reliability will drive the upgrading and application of many industries such as AR / VR, Internet of Things, car networking, industrial internet, UAV and so on.
Capital competition is mainly in the secondary market
Many large domestic capital are actively concerned about and seize the 5G market. Ma Zhanjiang, director of the Office of Communications and Technology Commission of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, told Economic reporters that in terms of manufacturing, the 5G industry includes such groups as CITIC, Huawei and Datang. From the perspective of business, other than the top three application providers, other Internet companies also offer Close; from the promotion point of view, the three major application providers are very concerned about the 5G, but mainly from the operational level of China Mobile. Different enterprises pay attention to the point of view, the focus is not the same.
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According to the latest data from the CDC, drug overdose deaths increased by 29.6% for the 12-month period ending December 2020. While each state varied in the number of fatalities, only two states saw a decrease in deaths: South Dakota and New Hampshire.
Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), noted that it’s the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a 12-month period and the largest increase since at least 1999.
“These data are chilling,” Volkow told Yahoo Finance. “The COVID-19 pandemic created a devastating collision of health crises in America.”
Opioids were the leading cause of drug overdose deaths. In the 12-month period ending in December 2020, 68,821 individuals died as a result of the drug.
Synthetic opioids were also a main driver, accounting for 56,688 deaths in that same period. These include drugs like fentanyl, a drug that’s 50 times stronger than heroin.
“These numbers are absolutely heartbreaking — each of these people was a beloved family member, friend, and neighbor,” Sheila Vakharia, deputy director at the Drug Policy Alliance, told Yahoo Finance. “And each of their lives mattered and was worth saving, yet our policies continue to fail people like them every day. Their deaths were preventable.”
A year of despair
Since the pandemic went into full force back in March 2020, it’s become increasingly clear how much of an emotional toll that it had on Americans.
The forced isolation and social distancing, record job losses, and millions of cases created a mental health crisis unlike ever seen before.
“This has been an incredibly uncertain and stressful time for many people, and we are seeing an increase in drug consumption, difficulty in accessing life-saving treatments for substance use disorders, and a tragic rise in overdose deaths,” Volkow said.
Though the number of cases has drastically decreased compared to last year thanks to the widespread distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, there was still a significant amount of damage done in that time.
An October 2020 survey from TransUnion Healthcare found nearly six in 10 patients had deferred non-coronavirus-related medical care, which included mental health care and addiction treatment, over the previous six months.
And a CDC survey from June 2020 found that 40.9% of Americans reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition, with 13.3% of respondents having started or increased substance use to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19.
“The COVID-19 pandemic clearly exacerbated the many conditions that have fueled our overdose crisis for over 20 years now, and this moment calls for leadership and courage to actually promote science-based public health measures that work,” Vakharia said, citing measures like expanding medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and syringe service programs.
MAT is defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as "the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a 'whole-patient' approach to the treatment of substance use disorders."
A study from the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) that analyzed a cohort of 100,000 patients over 5 years found that MAT therapy could be cost effective in addition to lowering the number of overdose deaths.
Unfortunately, there are still barriers for medical providers trying to prescribe MAT for those struggling with SUD. That needs to change, according to Volkow.
“As we continue to address both the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid crisis, we must prioritize making treatment options more widely available to people with substance use disorders,” she said.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra recently issued guidelines offering waivers for prescribers, though it is still limited. And in the meantime, on Tuesday, the president nominated Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia health official, as the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) after months of speculation.
“It’s time to get to work,” Vakharia stressed.
Adriana Belmonte is a reporter and editor covering politics and health care policy for Yahoo Finance. You can follow her on Twitter @adrianambells and reach her at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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I feel that we are tremendously lucky to have be living in a Western capitalist democracy. It isn't perfect it has faults and there are inevitably differences of opinions about the political landscape and the direction we should take.
All my life I have always had enough to eat, had good housing, good health care, been schooled, worked and lived in a safe environment with good amenities and infrastructure. I think we are very fortunate. I have two children, neither of whom chose to go to university, both were more than capable of attending and obtaining a degree. They both work and are enjoying the benefits of living in the UK. Neither seem to have suffered from the complaints some of the 30 and forty year old posters on here mention.
My parents weren't rich, both worked all their lives, so I'm not from a privileged background. I accept that I grew up in the post war era so you may consider me one of the entitled boomers who benefitted from post war prosperity.
I often make a similar statement as a preface to stating my opinions on current affairs. I am not complacent about the need to safeguard the country from potential dangers to its security that political changes could bring about. I fear that authoritarian policies are gaining traction and are leading to restrictions on the freedoms we accept as normal. I ask myself what can I do about my fears for the future. Then I take the easy cop out option that most of us do.
How much of what we have is down to the stability and environment we were fortunate enough to live in and how much is due to the decisions we took? Generally I am thankful and think there but for the grace of God go I.

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|Stylistic origins Song cycle||Cultural origins 1940s–50s|
A concept album is an album unified by a larger purpose or meaning to the album collectively than to its tracks individually. This may be achieved through a single central narrative or theme, or through a sense of artistic cohesiveness. The exact criteria of a "concept album" varies, with no discernible consensus.
- 1940s60s Origins
- 1960s70s Rock operas and progressive rock
- 1980spresent Decline and return to popularity
The format originates with folk singer Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads (1940) and subsequently popularized by traditional pop singer Frank Sinatra's 1940s–50s string of albums, but the term is more often associated with rock music. In the 1960s, several well-regarded concept albums were released by various rock bands, which eventually led to the invention of progressive rock and the rock opera. Since then, many concept albums have been released across many different musical genres.
Concepts are general ideas, thoughts, or abstract notions. There is no clear definition of what constitutes a "concept album". Fiona Sturges of The Independent stated that the concept album "was originally defined as a long-player where the songs were based on one dramatic idea – but the term is subjective." A precursor to this type of album can be found in the 19th century song cycle which ran into some of the same difficulties in classification. The extremely broad definitions of a "concept album" could potentially encompass all soundtracks, compilations, cast recordings, greatest hits albums, tribute albums, Christmas albums, and live albums.
The most common definitions refer to an expanded approach to the rock album format (as a story, play, or opus), or a project that either revolves around a specific theme or a collection of related materials. AllMusic writes, "A concept album could be a collection of songs by an individual songwriter or a particular theme -- these are the concept LPs that reigned in the '50s ... the phrase 'concept album' is inextricably tied to the late 1960s, when rock & rollers began stretching the limits of their art form." Author Jim Cullen describes it: "a collection of discrete but thematically unified songs whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts ... sometimes [erroneously] assumed to be a product of the rock era." Author Roy Shuker defines concept albums and rock operas as albums that are "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical. ... In this form, the album changed from a collection of heterogeneous songs into a narrative work with a single theme, in which individual songs segue into one another."
Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman considers the first concept album to be Woody Guthrie's 1940 album Dust Bowl Ballads. The Independent regards it as "perhaps" one of the first concept albums, consisting exclusively of semi-autobiographical songs about the hardships of American migrant labourers during the 1930s.
Singer Frank Sinatra recorded several concept albums prior to the 1960s rock era, including In the Wee Small Hours (1955) and Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely (1958). Sinatra is sometimes credited as the inventor of the concept album, beginning with The Voice of Frank Sinatra (1946), which led to similar work by Bing Crosby. According to biographer Will Friedwald: "Sinatra sequenced the songs so that the lyrics created a flow from track to track, affording an impression of a narrative, as in musical comedy or opera. ... [He was the] first pop singer to bring a consciously artistic attitude to recording."
The author Carys Wyn Jones writes that the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds (May 1966), the Beatles' Revolver (August 1966) and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), and the Who's Tommy (1969) are variously cited as "the first concept album", usually for their "uniform excellence rather than some lyrical theme or underlying musical motif". Commentators and historians frequently cite Pet Sounds as the first concept album of rock music. According to music critic Tim Riley, "Strictly speaking, the Mothers of Invention's Freak Out! [June 1966] has claims as the first 'concept album', but Sgt. Pepper was the record that made that idea convincing to most ears." Musicologist Allan Moore says that "Even though previous albums had set a unified mood, it was on the basis of the influence of Sgt. Pepper that the penchant for the concept album was born."
There exists claims for other records as "early" or "first" concept albums. In the early 1960s, concept albums began featuring highly in American country music, but the fact has been largely ignored by rock/pop fans and critics who would only begin acknowledging "concept albums" as a phenomenon nearly ten years later. The 100 Greatest Bands of All Time (2015) states that the Ventures "pioneered the idea of the rock concept album years before the genre is generally acknowledged to have been born". Ultimate Guitar's Matt Springer says that the Beach Boys' Little Deuce Coupe (1963) is "considered to be one of the earliest examples of a rock concept album". Brian Boyd of The Irish Times names the Kinks' Face to Face (October 1966) as the first concept album: "Written entirely by Ray Davies, the songs were supposed to be linked by pieces of music, so that the album would play without gaps, but the record company baulked at such radicalism. It’s not one of the band’s finest works, but it did have an impact."
1960s–70s: Rock operas and progressive rock
Author Bill Martin relates the assumed concept albums of the 1960s to progressive rock:
In discussions of progressive rock, the idea of the "concept album" is mentioned frequently. If this term refers to albums that have thematic unity and development throughout, then in reality there are probably fewer concept albums than one might first think. Pet Sounds and Sergeant Pepper's do not qualify according to this criterion ... However, if we instead stretch the definition a bit, to where the album is the concept, then it is clear that progressive rock is entirely a music of concept albums—and this flows rather directly of Rubber Soul (December 1965) and then Revolver (1966), Pet Sounds, and Sergeant Pepper's. ... in the wake of these albums, many rock musicians took up "the complete album approach."
Popmatters' Sarah Zupko notes that while the Who's Tommy is "popularly thought of as the first rock opera, an extra-long concept album with characters, a consistent storyline, and a slight bit of pomposity", it is preceded by the shorter concept albums Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake (Small Faces, 1968) and S.F. Sorrow (The Pretty Things, 1968). Author Jim Cullen states: "The concept album reached its apogee in the 1970s in ambitious records like Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon (1973) and the Eagles' Hotel California (1977)." In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked Dark Side of the Moon number one among the 50 greatest prog albums of all-time, also noting the LP's stature as the second best-selling album of all time. Pink Floyd's The Wall (1979), a semi-autobiographical story modeled after the band's Roger Waters and Syd Barrett, is one of the most famous concept albums by any artist.
According to author Edward Macan, concept albums as a recurrent theme in progressive rock was directly inspired by the counterculture associated with "the proto-progressive bands of the 1960s", observing: "the consistent use of lengthy forms such as the programmatic song cycle of the concept album and the multimovement suite underscores the hippies' new, drug-induced conception of time."
1980s–present: Decline and return to popularity
With the emergence of MTV as a music video network which valued single over album, concept albums became less dominant in the 1980s. Some artists, however, still released concept albums and experienced success in the 1990s and 2000s. NME's Emily Barker cites Green Day's American Idiot (2005) as one of the "more notable" examples, having brought the concept album back to high-charting positions. Dorian Lynskey, writing for GQ, noted a resurgence of concept albums in the 2010s due to streaming: "This is happening not in spite of the rise of streaming and playlists, but because of it. Threatened with redundancy in the digital era, albums have fought back by becoming more album-like." Cucchiara argues that "concept albums" should also describe "this new generation of concept albums, for one key reason. This is because the unison between the songs on a particular album has now been expanded into a broader field of visual and artistic design and marketing strategies that play into the themes and stories that form the album."


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Housebuilding has a vital role to play in the recovery of the economy in the coming months and years.
This was the resounding message from government last week when Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick set out a plan to get building again.
But telling builders how to get back on site will not be enough to save the housing market. If the economy continues to fall and house prices drop, private developers won’t build. That means a decrease in much-needed housing supply and a threat to skilled construction jobs.
There is a clear, moral argument for social homes, but there is also an economic one as social housing is not as vulnerable to volatile market conditions as other housing. Investing in social homes is a way to keep up supply for those most in housing need, but also protect jobs, the market and the economy.
Collapsing housebuilding markets: a lesson from recent history
The great financial crash of 2008 had a significant impact on both house prices and on levels of housebuilding in England. On average, house prices fell by nearly 20% between the end of 2007 and March 2009.
For those currently locked out of homeownership, a price drop may sound welcome, but a downturn has huge consequences for housing supply. The 2008 crash saw supply drop from 200,300 in 2007-08 to a low point of 117,700 by 2010-11. Anything similar would put an end to the government’s ambition of 300,000 new homes per year.
The reasons behind this are simple.
Private housebuilders take a gamble: when they buy land, they bet that prices will rise by the time they’ve finished building. Throw in a recession and suddenly they can’t make a profit. They can either continue building at a loss or wait until the lack of housing causes another price spike. And the boom-bust cycle continues, usually around every 10 years.
But social housing doesn’t have this problem. Long-term rents cover the cost of development, and rent levels don’t fluctuate with the market, so it’s a safer, more resilient development model. And it stays affordable for people throughout the ups and downs of the economy.
Building our way out
The housing sector employs more than two million people whose jobs are at risk in a downturn. In 2008, we permanently lost many skilled workers and one third of small and medium-sized (SME) building firms. Protecting these this time around is clearly – and correctly – a priority for ministers.
It is also eminently possible.
Private housebuilders make up the bulk of the supply right now. But this isn’t the only type of housebuilding we can do – there is a strong argument that our focus should instead be on the delivery of non-market housing, such as social housing.
And, as the government-commissioned review into build-out concluded, social housing demand is already virtually unlimited. The 1.1 million people on council waiting lists and the 280,000 people who are homeless in England are, in fact, just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to social housing demand.
What this means is that if, instead of trying to prop up private housebuilding, the government invested in and supported increased social housing provision, it would help protect jobs and skills in construction.
In addition, what recent times have shown us is that the value of good quality, safe housing cannot be overstated.
In recent months, the government has taken repeated steps to increase protections for those in the private rented sector and those on low incomes, for whom finding and maintain a safe home is now harder than ever. Looking forwards, it is clear that significantly expanding our stock of social housing is the best long-term solution to this problem.
What we need now is proper investment and a blueprint for how to make this happen. At Shelter, we are ready to work with government, the housebuilding sector and those in housing need to design this. Onlywith a funded plan can we identify the policy steps necessary to both protect our vital housebuilding sector and to deliver the homes people need now.
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Activation of peroxymonosulfate by carbonaceous oxygen groups: Experimental and density functional theory calculations
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© 2016 Elsevier B.V. The active sites for metal-free carbocatalysis in environmental remediation are intricate compared to those for traditional metal-based catalysis. In this study, we report a facile fabrication of amorphous carbon spheres with varying oxygen functional groups by hydrothermal treatment of glucose solutions. With air/N2 annealing and regeneration in the glucose solution of the as-synthesized carbon spheres, the concentrations of oxygen-containing groups were tailored on the amorphous carbon spheres in an Excess-On-Off-On manner. Accordingly, an Off-On-Off-On catalytic behavior in peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation using these amorphous carbon spheres was observed. To uncover the mechanism of catalytic activity, electron spin resonance (EPR) spectra were recorded to investigate the variation of the generated OH and SO4-radicals. Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) studies were employed to identify the role of oxygen-containing groups on the amorphous carbon spheres in adsorptive OO bond activation of PMS. Results revealed that ketone groups (CO) are the dominant active sites for PMS activation among oxygen-containing functional groups. In order to simulate real wastewater treatment, influences of chloride anions and humic acid on PMS activation for phenol degradation were further evaluated. This study provides an in-depth insight to discovering the role of oxygen-containing functional groups as the active sites in metal-free carbocatalysis.
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Im looking for something that is more professionally finished off and smooth. A friend drew it and I am trying to create something in vector for them
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I'm a Pisces born on February 29th. I've wanted to write since the second grade, and I am forever grateful I had parents who never told me I couldn't. They encouraged me to write, but also told me I should get a day job that would pay the bills, since writing isn't always lucrative. So, I grew up with a practical view of writing. I never did it for money. Don't get me wrong, I like being paid for doing what I love, but I would do it anyway. I have to write. It's a compulsion. I know for a fact I would be mightily depressed if I didn't write; if I didn't continue to create characters, stories, magic in the most ordinary circumstances.
I am an intense reader, escaping from mundane life and living vicariously through characters. I write what I love to read, which is escapist stories. I'm not ashamed of that. I read and write to escape.
I know not everyone will like my stories and characters. That's fine. I'm still growing as a writer and as a person, so I know not every book will be perfection. I like to read critical reviews, however, to see if they have any suggestions or valid points to make about the story. But if the review is just to be cruel, then I roll my eyes and move on. No one is going to stop me from writing. No one is going to scare my muse away (she's a tough old bird).
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They say the 3rd times a charm, we will have to wait and see.
Micah had tubes or I should say one tube put back in his right ear.
Some time this past summer the tube in his right ear fell out prematurely.
We waited a while to see if the fluid that was accumulating would drain on its own.
It did not! So back to the office we went and about three months after the official,
Yep, you lost a tube, he had it replaced. This time it was a breeze, no tears for mom,
an no kiddie cocktail for Micah, he walked right into his operating room and hopped on the table.
The rest is history. We now have to put up with putting the plugs in when he bathes or swims and remembering to use the headband to keep the plugs in place......poor kid, three summers in a row he has had to endure this.
Will you pray along with us that the tubes stay in for the duration ; the left ear only has about 6 months to go, the right ear???? it would be good for it to stay in at least a year, to a year an a half, and that after they do come out there will be no more recurrences of fluid in his ears and he will not begin to lose his hearing, that is usually the first sign e needs tubes, his hearing begins to go, at first I thought he was being selective but after several weeks of getting frustrated I usually come to the conclusion it is time to see the specialist. Micah also seems to have a high tolerance for pain so ear infections or ear aches are never a problem. The surgery was last week and so far so good.....
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QND ‘Canstruction’ food drive event collects more than 8,600 non-perishable food items
QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame held a “Canstruction” all-school event Nov. 9 in the QND gymnasium.
QND students, staff and families collected more than 8,600 non-perishable food items during its annual food drive, sponsored by the QND Kindness Club. Students used the donated food items to build a structure in a 30-minute time frame on the gym floor. Each of the 16 QND student houses created a structure in hopes of winning the contest to earn points for their respective houses.
Guest judges Kevin Williams of Quincy Catholic Charities, Jared Allensworth and Curt Wavering scored the structures based on ingenuity, attention to detail and first impression.
Upon completion of the project, the food items were donated to Quincy Catholic Charities.
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Festival organizers clearly knew how to make up for Frank Ocean‘s cancelled headlining appearance at this past weekend’s FYF Fest by tapping Kanye West as the replacement. Not wanting to disappoint fans and festival go-ers, Kanye made sure his performance would be one to remember, bringing along some high-profile friends in Los Angeles for guest appearances. During the set, the mic was handed to Rihanna, who was in attendance in the crowd, to her to sing her parts for their Paul McCartney-assisted “FourFiveSeconds. Later in the performance, she also sang her chorus to Kanye’s “All of the Lights.” Very G.O.O.D. Beats producer Travi$ Scott dropped by as well, performing his singles “Upper Echelon” and “Antidote.” Enjoy crowd footage from the event below as well as exclusive photography from Kanye’s set courtesy of Nobody.
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Why you should do a Varanasi boat ride
A Varanasi boat ride is the best way to experience Varanasi. If there’s one thing you have to do in the holiest city in India, it’s this.
Early in the morning, before the first rays of sunlight have painted the sky, the boatmen of Varanasi walk to their rowboats at the banks of River Ganges. In short time, the ghats will be crowded by locals and pilgrims performing their morning prayer (puja), brushing their teeth and bathing in the holy Hindu river.
The boatmen are waiting patiently when the first tourists appear at the ghat steps behind them. “Is it 500 rupees for a boat ride?”, the first costumer asks, but the boatman shakes his head and looks the other way: “1,000 rupees”, he replies. The costumer pffs and walks to the next boatman where the exact same argument repeats until the tour is settled on 700 rupees. A tour that should have costed him 120 rupees ($2) or less.
It’s impossible to visit Varanasi without someone trying to overcharge you. But still… doing a Varanasi boat ride, especially in the morning, is worth the hassle. Here’s why:
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Highlights of a Varanasi boat ride
You can skip anything else – just don’t skip a sunrise boat ride in Varanasi.
First of all, you get the best views of Varanasi from the River Ganges. And second of all, you can observe here the Hindu way of life along the banks of the Ganges (Ghats) River.
Some of the highlights:
- Assi ghat (a peaceful ghat with great cafes)
- Jain ghat (the only ghat belonging to the Jain cult in Varanasi)
- Man Mandir (beautiful ornate window carvings)
- Manikarnika ghat (the main burning ghat)
- Dasaswamedh ghat (where you’ll find the evening aarti)
- Scindia ghat (it has a partially sunken Shiva temple)
Important tips for the boat ride
You can do a boat ride from very early morning until Ganga Aarti that takes place by sunset. The boat rides cost more at sunrise and sunset. The best time to do a boat ride is in the morning. It’s just more beautiful and serene, and you’ll get to experience the Hindu way of life up close. It’s very special.
There are more than 100 ghats in Varanasi, and you can find a boat man for hire in almost all of them. The smaller ghats have less boats than the popular ones such as Assi ghat, Manikarnika ghat, Raj ghat. Scindia ghat or Dasaswamedh ghat.
You can hire a motor boat or a traditional rowing boat, which is controlled by a boatman. They carry up to six people. Never enter a rowing boat with more than 6 people! It’s not safe.
A trip typically stretches for 90 to 120 minutes
Boat ride for sunrise in Varanasi
The rowing boat tour at dawn is one of the must-do’s in Varanasi, as it gives you the best view of the town, a look into local life and front row to the stunning sunrise that bathes the sky and river in dazzling nuances of yellow. River Ganges is the heart of Varanasi, and this is where life and death converge.
Before take-off, we bought two floating candles (Rs 10 each) to lit and let float in the water along with hundred others. When the sun began to rise, the scenery was just amazing. While the boatman slowly rowed us from Assi ghat to Harishchandra ghat, we passed women who washed clothes by hitting it against a flat rock repeatedly. They dried the clothing in the sun by folding it out on the ground.
The further we got, the more people were at the banks of the river, washing up, praying or playing badminton. We got to witness morning rituals ‘the Indian way’ which was truly interesting. When we reached Manikarnika ghat at the end, the boatman tied the boat to a motorboat that towed us back. It was still in a slow tempo so we got to enjoy the scenery and watch the people.
Read next: How to make a day trip to Sarnath from Varanasi
Boat ride for sunset in Varanasi
Later that day, we booked a boat tour in the evening to see the Ganga Aarti Varanasi, which is an evening ritual with fire and music. It costs the same as the morning tour, and I would definitely recommend you to do them both. If you only have time for one of them, opt for the morning tour.
On the evening boat tour, you’ll get to watch the many night colours of the city. It truly is magnificent, but the squeamish must be prepared to see cremations at Harishchandra Ghat and Manikarnika Ghat.
Read next: Lotus Lounge: The Best Restaurant in Varanasi
Price for a Varanasi boat ride
You can get the trip for $2 per hour, but you’ll have to bargain for it. We booked it through our hotel, and they arranged for everything. FYI: The boatman expects a tip upon return.
- Rowing boat (max 6 pers): 200 INR
- Motor boat (more than 6 pers): 1500 INR per trip
What to bring and wear
- A warm sweater or zip cardigan – Mornings are chilly in Varanasi, so bring a jacket or sweater to stay warm.
- Pants – Both because it’s chilly, but also because of the mosquitos.
- Mosquito repellent – These insects are most active at dusk and dawn, so come prepared.
Are you planning a Varanasi boat ride? Ask me anything in the comments!
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Beautiful photos. I’ve never seen this gentle, calm side of India before.
I agree, India isn’t usually calm and gentle. The River Ganges is a lot of things, but in Varanasi at sunrise it’s only one and that’s beautiful 🙂
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mayor of Morgantown, Ron Dulaney, has created a special committee to combat homelessness in the city.
The committee has a few things to figure out before it’s fully operational, Councilwoman Rachel Fetty said, but it is important work because homelessness is a growing issue in Morgantown. Fetty said the problem has been exacerbated by COVID-19 because people have lost their businesses, jobs and something ought to be done.
The destabilization of the economy has a tremendous impact on families and on the support system and they function well in good times but become destabilized during an economic crisis. We can only expect that our challenges will increase and that’s why Councilor Dulaney, Councilor Cruze and I — and Councilor Kawecki — when they were in their mayoral positions they have always worked on homelessness and housing issues.Rachel Fetty – Morgantown City Council
Fetty addressed the issue of the homeless encampment saying that the city had a responsibility to address it since it is within Morgantown city limits. She said the city council has considered maintaining an encampment but that solution is next to impossible when you consider that there is a pandemic going on and stopping the spread of it in an encampment would be very difficult. Plus, she added, there are a number of other sanitation issues other than COVID-19 to worry about in an encampment.
There are many solutions other than the camp that have been offered and the new committee will listen to them, Fetty said.
“We are trying very hard to listen to residents who have come to city meetings to talk about these issues and we’re trying to listen hard to the advocacy community,” Fetty said. “And we’re trying hard to listen to our neighborhoods about how they want to see the city respond.”
Another group the city council looks forward to working closely with is the Monongalia Co. Commission because homelessness is not an issue they can tackle on their own, Fetty said. Additionally, she said, homelessness is a countywide issue, so solutions in Morgantown could be applied to the wider area and vice versa.
There will not be an easy solution, but one must be found to address the current homelessness issues before things somehow get worse, Fetty said.
“We have to rise to the occasion and there are no fingers to be pointed, there is no one to be blamed,” Fetty said. “It’s just how do we make the most of the resources that we have, how do we create some kind of community wide solution? And then for the city specifically, how do we deal with our city’s specific challenges?”
Fetty said the committee will start meeting in earnest next week and will have a better sense of what its strategy will be at that time.


Following the release of his 2016 studio album Nobody But Me, Michael Bublé took time out when his son Noah was diagnosed with cancer. Understandably the entertainer put his family in the spotlight and withdrew from the music industry as the family fought the battle in private. Thankfully Noah has successfully battled the disease but the experience left Bublé contemplating when, and if, he should resume his career. During the summer Bublé headline at British Summer Time and in September he performed at The O2 Arena for his only UK arena show of 2018. Now Bublé is releasing Love, his 10th studio album, and with a tour announced for 2019 the superstar is most definitely back.
Bublé has been saying during press interviews that Love is his favourite album to date and it’s not hard to understand why. Rather than release a collection of downtempo ballads that reflect on the hard times he’s been through with his family, Bublé has chosen optimism and hope by choosing some of the most timeless love songs ever written. Love opens, appropriately, with When I Fall in Love and it showcases the star at his absolute best. The instrumentation is gorgeous, Bublé sounds as incredible as ever and it’s as damn near perfect a version of the song I’ve ever heard.
One thing that Bublé never really gets credit for, is just how astute he is in his song selection. He always records the songs that showcase his incredible talent in the best way possible. His playful nature shines through on the tantalising I Only Have Eyes For You and his showmanship is captured on the punchy version of Such a Night, originally recorded by The Drifters. Elsewhere Bublé takes you back to the golden days of music with the beautiful Unforgettable, enlists Loren Allred for a Spanish-tinged take on Help Me Make It Through the Night, and puts a huge smile on your face with the catchy When You’re Smiling.
Love You Anymore, a song co-written by popstar Charlie Puth, is one of the finest moments on the record. It perfectly marries Bublé’s inspirations with a modern feel and it fits seamlessly alongside the classics here. There’s only one original song here that Bublé had a hand in, and that’s Forever Now, a song he’s said he never plans to perform live. It’s a deeply personal song about his children that’ll leave you with a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye.
Of the covers, an English take on La Vie En Rose featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant is a superb moment as is Bublé’s dramatic take on My Funny Valentine, which sounds like it could be a Bond theme tune (seriously, why has he never been asked to record a Bond theme song?). Album closer Where or When, from Rodgers and Hart’s musical Babes in Arms, is the standout for me though. It’s both a celebration of the sounds that have shaped Bublé’s career and one of the best vocals on the record. That note at the end… just wow.
Michael Bublé is the best at what he does. As someone who has followed his career from the very beginning, it disappoints me to see how little credit he gets for his music. There is no other male vocalist that can sing better than Bublé and I’ve yet to see one who can entertain the way he does so effortlessly. Love is an album that makes you feel warm and fuzzy during these dark and difficult times. It’s Bublé’s finest album since Crazy Love and it’s one you’ll want to play over and over again.
Track listing: 1. When I Fall In Love 2. I Only Have Eyes For You 3. Love You Anymore 4. La Vie En Rose (feat. Cécile McLorin Salvant) 5. My Funny Valentine 6. Such a Night 7. Forever Now 8. Help Me Make It Through the Night (feat. Loren Allred) 9. Unforgettable 10. When You’re Smiling 11. Where or When Record label: Reprise Records Release date: 16th November 2018 Buy Love


By Rob Verkerk PhD; founder, executive & scientific director, ANH-Intl
It was a week ago that we released my interview with Dr Geert Vanden Bossche on our brand new Speaking Naturally channel. It’s caused something of a stir in some circles. Mainly among those of us who don’t see vaccines as a panacea or at least the sole exit strategy to exit lockdowns, social distancing and other elements of the surrealism that has swept the world since the genome of a virus causing pneumonia-like symptoms in China was sequenced last January. The silence from those who are overseeing or administering the global mass vaccination program has been deafening.
Some of the scientific concerns around Dr Geert Vanden Bossche’s arguments appear to be the result of linguistic interpretations. Others challenge Geert’s speculative concerns linked to immune escape through the application of selection pressure from vaccines that could create ever more vaccine resistant, and potentially dangerous, virus variants.
For the uninitiated, 'immune escape' is a term used to describe when the host (in this case humans) is no longer able to recognise and counter (eliminate or sterilise) a pathogen (in this case, a relevant variant or mutant of SARS-CoV-2). 'Selection pressure', on the other hand, is a term used to describe the process (gene-environment interactions) that helps an organism or pathogen to evolve in ways that make it better adapted (i.e. more able to survive and propagate) to its changing environment. Antibiotic (antimicrobial) resistance is a good example of selection pressure caused by overuse of antibiotic drugs, which has selected for more and more bacterial strains that can detoxify or tolerate commonly used antibiotic drugs.
Dr Vanden Bossche has sounded an alarm bell against the potential consequences of the largest uncontrolled experiment ever conducted
- Following on from his interview with Dr Geert Vanden Bossche, Rob Verkerk PhD seeks to put context around Dr Vanden Bossche’s concerns
- Regardless of their standpoint all views should be heard and debated due to the amount of scientific uncertainty that exists
- We should not be trying to destroy the reputations of individuals who disagree with mainstream views and choose to speak out
- This is a highly complex and dynamic situation exacerbated by lockdowns
- Mutations of the virus are being found across the globe along with the beginnings of virus
- Dr Paul Bieniasz’s research group at the Rockefeller University has shown some mutations are resistant to antibodies produced against the original strain of the virus
Let’s be reasonable, not polarised
I’m not an immunologist, virologist or an epidemiologist. But I do have three science degrees in ecology with a PhD and postdoctoral research (Imperial College London) in the area of multitrophic interactions in agroecosystems. I’ve therefore been long fascinated by interactions between hosts, herbivores, carnivores and pathogens. I’ve also been looking closely at the science around covid-19 since the outset and have been a critic of health authority and government handling of it from the outset (see ANH-Intl covid zone).
I’m writing this update on the Vanden Bossche controversy because I’m concerned it is has the potential to unnecessarily divide people who share many common views and values, while differing in others. Alongside generating mutant variants of SARS-CoV-2, one of the haunting consequences of lockdowns has been their ability to polarise communities. I believe passionately that we need to be more tolerant of those with whom we share significant areas of our respective covid-19 Venn diagrams.
“Alongside generating mutant variants of SARS-CoV-2, one of the haunting consequences of lockdowns has been their ability to polarise communities. I believe passionately that we need to be more tolerant of those with whom we share significant areas of our respective covid-19 Venn diagrams.”- Rob Verkerk PhD
Don’t expect that you'll find unanimous agreement with many people given the amount of scientific uncertainty that abounds on so many of the scientific, medical, social, political and economic issues surrounding covid-19 and the way it’s been, and is being handled. We must have forums to be able to discuss scientific matters and we must be ever careful to not destroy the reputation of individuals who potentially can be important catalysts for change.
The host-pathogen tango
The reality is that – as ever – the relationship between a pathogen and its host is not a simple one. It is not only highly complex, it is also dynamic. It’s a tango that involves both players who don’t like dancing to the same music. While lockdowns might increase the time it takes to achieve herd immunity, the mainstream scientific view accepted by governments with little evidential basis has been that lockdowns will also reduce opportunities for transmission chains being established. Lockdowns, curfews, social isolation and the like were meant to be temporary stand-ins until vaccines were ready.
There are two fundamental problems with this approach. First, people don’t stop transmitting viruses among each other even in lockdowns and more opportunities for mutation are created, including among the most vulnerable people that allow for the greatest level of viral replication. This explains the generation of at least 16 mutant lineages in South Africa. Secondly now that the vaccines have come, they don’t stop transmission of all SARS-CoV-2 strains, especially those that are resistant to antigen-specific antibodies that they are designed to induce.
More than that, if you apply a very strong selection pressure because you have a highly infectious virus that has lots of opportunities to express its inborn error code (mutations) – or you vaccinate millions or even billions of people with a highly specific antigen constructed around the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, you are inducing massive selection pressure – like never before in human history. That is one of Geert Vanden Bossche’s concerns, one he has a right to have and express.
We also know (e.g. Ho et al 2021) that the UK variant B.1.1.7 that originated in the UK and B.1.351 from South Africa have extensive mutations in the main (receptor-binding domain, RBD) region of the spike protein that binds to the ACE2 receptors in human tissues. Not only that, neutralising antibodies that have been created in response to exposure to wild virus or the vaccines (developed to match the original Wuhan strain) don’t neutralise the virus effectively.
Vanden Bossche’s red flags
The story continues to evolve and unfold because the relationship between the virus and its host does as well. What we’re now beginning to see is the same mutations in the spike protein cropping up in different parts of the world. For example, the UK variant (B.1.1.7), the Brazilian variant (P1/B.1.1.28) and the South African variant (B.1.351) all share common mutations such as E484K and N5011Y. These were Geert’s red flags.
It suggests that different virus strains have found the same way of outsmarting the highly specific vaccine and in the process, these new virus strains are becoming more transmissible including among younger people. That creates ever greater opportunies for mutation. The show goes on. And potentially never stops. Especially if you keep interspersing your strategy with lockdowns and related measures.
But don’t trust me on this – I’m just an ecologist. Some of the most thorough work in this area is being conducted by Dr Paul Bieniasz’s group at the Rockefeller University, the same university with which Dr Knut Wittkowski (see our separate interview) was associated for many years. The group has shown clearly that new mutant variants such as E484K and Q493R are resistant to antibodies produced by the original Wuhan strain on which the existing clutch of vaccines were based.
OK – so Bieniasz’s group has gone down the road of developing engineered monoclonal antibodies as a solution to get around the problem of immune escape both from wild infection or antigen-specific vaccines. In fact, they’re moving forward with trials for commercialisation of monoclonal antibody therapies that could be delivered as injection.
>>> See research on SARS-CoV-2 by Paul Bieniasz's group via PubMed
Find out more about the research of Dr Bieniasz around 37 minutes into the following video:
What our species is currently enduring is the largest uncontrolled experiment ever conducted. Not only are highly-specific vaccines being applied in a manner that is considerably different from any previous vaccines. The frontrunner Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are also most definitely experimental (Phase 3 trials results are incomplete), and they rely on lipid encapsulation delivery systems that have never been used at any significant scale to get synthetic codes into our muscle cells. We also have no good idea of how effectively our T cells will be corralled into our armoury of immune defence. Or how vaccine-induced immunity compares with naturally-acquired immunity (let’s not forget the SARS and MERS epidemics never had the same opportunity for mutation).
Geert Vanden Bossche has rung an alarm bell – that many, it seems, don’t want to hear. To ignore the wider concern he expresses around the selection pressure that will create immune escape and antibody resistant strains would be foolhardy – and would be inconsistent with the known science.
>>> Watch the interview with Dr Geert Vanden Bossche
>>> Visit ANH-Intl's covidzone.org for 12 months of covid-related reporting and analysis
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01 April 2021 at 3:53 am
Many people are skeptical of Geert Vanden Bossche because of his work with the Gates Foundation and GAVI. They may have good reason. On the surface what Geert Vanden Bossche is saying makes sense scientifically however what are the longer term implications? While he is asking the WHO and Governments to stop vaccination because of immune escape he also references the new NK cell vaccine technology that are being advanced as a new panacea. Geert Vanden Bossche is asking for a halt to vaccination on the grounds of stopping immune escape. Is it possible that this immune escape theory will push the WHO and Governments around the world into a corner and rather than stop vaccination - they will mandate vaccination all at once (its for our common good they will say - its to stop immune escape). If the whole population is vaccinated all at once this will, theoretically, mitigate immune escape....It may also be mandated that the rmna vaccines be followed up later with NK cell vaccines which super charge NK cells - this could trigger huge problems as the immune system will be hyper primed from the 2-3 does of mrna vaccines.....This could lead to an absolute apocalypse! Purhaps Geert Vanden Bossche is just putting forward a theory into the public consciousness thus the WHO and Governments will act on this theory but in the opposite direction....the WHO and Governments around the world are not going to fall on their sword and stop vaccination....so only the reverse of this scenario is a possible outcome.
01 April 2021 at 2:32 pm
Now is where Presence embraces empirical evidence, but Rob, you are using now as part of a PR leveraging presentation.
For those who have uncovered lack of substance in the virus narrative, in all its obfuscating complex of self-referencing conceits, NOW is the time to stop using it as a basis for authoritative identity. This includes a merely reactive assertion of anti-virus narrative investment.
'United against', is never the unified field and purpose of wholeness, but is a phishing ruse by which to enter a frame of division and deceit or self-illusion.
Unite in seeking and uncovering truth that shows us we are free.
The potential for the mRNA 'vaccines' for catastrophic collapse is independent of Bossche's industry promoted narrative framing of its own toxic legacy as the basis for its own saving 'solution'. That is how the fear protects itself from disclosure to the awareness of a Unifying Field or Reintegrative Purpose that we call healing - or the undoing of the false frame to the release of the trapped mind to realign its true 'Terrain'.
So why and how indeed may we be toxifying ourselves, each other an our living Biosphere in our masking agenda of attempts to 'solve problems'?
Please do ask!
But if fear porn is your loving concern - consider yourself an addict.
Where you go to or give your attention and energy for connection, meaning and a sense of love and life is up to you. It is not dictated and determined by fear, unless of course you insist!
But if you cant yet walk out of a dead end, at least bring that much self-honesty to an awareness you do not create, but are the expression of.
Official madness - recalls an old microsoft joke:
Q:How many MS engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, Bill declares darkness to be the new standard.
If the investment in darkness can install its OS into your bodymind, it will.
This is a classic bad cop/good cop ruse.
You WANT to suck on what 'good cop' offers you after 'bad cop' terrorised you.
You think you are sharing valuable or even vital information as if its hidden payload is inconsequential, like all that small print in a sales contract or Trade Deal (sic).
But perhaps someone has to fill your role in this, and so why not you?
In a larger reality, a self-betrayal may prime a deeper self honesty against temptations to take the bait.
The WHO and its gov assets or stakeholder partners do what the global banking sector dictates.
If they want a narrative to pull back a parameter of their live experimentation on fellow beings, they will insert it and use it because at root they are funding or choking what they seek to grow as their cell culture.
The currency of thought be which we give and receive is corrupted by its persistent usage.
The intent is to possess and control thought as a privately owned state managed tool, asset or disposable.
Perhaps they see this as 'unifying' under Monopolar power 'restored'?
Perhaps they don't really 'see' anything but through a mindset in vengeance for life set in lack and fear of pain and loss and so (we) attack our own projections and suffer the result as if from an alien will, or some pathological invisible representation.
Whatever the sickness. Aligning truly is the context for healing to be welcomed instead of locked down distanced from and masked over.
01 April 2021 at 4:46 pm
The discussion about viruses and vaccinations is futile. These are the facts: A virus is neither contagious nor infectious. It is also not alive. A virus is host-specific, i.e. it cannot be transmitted from one person to another. Even if it were contagious the new host would not accept the transmitted virus. Viruses are benign. They represent the last and most powerful line of defence of our immune system, i.e. they take over after fungi and bacteria have failed to cope. They represent genetic expressions tasked with the performance of genomic changes as a result of environmental stresses caused by air pollution in the widest sense(chemicals, toxins, glyphosate, crop sprays, disinfectants, sanitizers, radiation etc. as well as "normal" air pollution). Under certain circumstances they can bind with this air pollution, which can cause problems for individuals with compromised immune systems. Most of the serious adverse symptoms are caused by a carbon particulate called PM 2.5, which contains cyanide, which in turn tends to cause hypoxia. In these cases (when sufferers tend to turn blue) hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, budesonite or drugs for cyanide poisoning (which are 100% effective) should be administered (Please note in this context that the virus is not the culprit but the air pollution. This fact is being overlooked worldwide). There is no need for anything else apart from plenty of fresh air and interhuman contact, which ensures that as many people as possible receive the genomic changes within as short a period as possible.
The question of variants or new strains is irrelevant as each one of these represents a genetic expression and as such does not present any problems for the human immune system (What is amusing, however, is the fact that the coronavirus has never been identified - it was invented by computer sequencing - and, therefore, the identification of a variant of something that does not exist amounts to a miracle).
Obviously, there is no need for any form of vaccination, the idea of which, in any case, is an enormous misconception based on the absurd and dangerous "findings"of the plagiarist and fraudster Louis Pasteur ca. 150 years ago. It is a fact that every single vaccination is harmful though the public has been brainwashed to believe the exact opposite.
The above is based on the insights of Dr. Zach Bush, a man of phenomal brilliance, who analysed the origin and nature of the so-called pandemic at the very outset and who has been proved correct in every singly aspect. If his views had been adopted worldwide at the time there would have been no pandemic and a minimal number of deaths of people with comorbidities. Nobody would have died of the coronavirus as such. I would recommend to the readers of this newsletter to visit Dr. Bush's website and absorb the details of a recent webcast, which explains the whole situation.
02 April 2021 at 2:52 am
Thank you Rob, for staying on this. There are so many doctors and scientists with concerns. As you say, it matters not so much about the specific agreement of concern, but that we join in the concern and desire to change the course of history. The WHO and friends have taken us in the wrong direction and a very dangerous direction. As with any action, it takes the masses to make change. And the greater the mass, the more difficulty there is in censoring or punishing those that speak out.
05 April 2021 at 3:28 pm
I suggest a visit to this comprehensive rebuttal of the related open letter be read, as there are so many fundamental immunological errors, that the proposal needs to be looked at from a far more skeptical position. https://www.deplatformdisease.com/blog/addressing-geert-vanden-bossches-claims
Allowing the narrative in the letter to be unchallenged by a comprehensive understanding of the immune system and related responses to vaccines is not a balanced or responsible position.
Rob Verkerk PhD https://www.anhinternational.org
06 April 2021 at 4:17 pm
Hi Mike - the narrative in Vanden Bossche's open letter was not unchallenged. I wrote a piece that kept an open door to Vanden Bossche's theories in the first instance - https://www.anhinternational.org/news/anh-intl-feature-geert-vanden-bossche-conspiracy-theorist-conspirator-or-prophet/. I then followed up with a long teleconference with him, then interviewed him (https://www.anhinternational.org/news/speaking-naturally-with-dr-geert-vanden-bossche/). I then followed up with the above piece that aimed to communicate what I thought were the main elements of Vanden Bossche's various theories that might be considered most plausible or evidence-based in what is inevitably a climate of great uncertainty. Here I have drawn heavily on the work of Bieniasz's group at The Rockefeller University and Howard Hughes Institute - who can hardly be viewed as alternative scientific voices. I am intrigued that you've made no comment on their work - and clearly the scientists in this group know a thing or two about immunology. Instead you've used a piece by Edward Nirenberg to dismiss Vanden Bossche (are you also dismissing Bieniasz et al?) who appears to be a die-hard skeptic who is clearly associated (see skepticalraptor.com) with skeptics who hold very negative views of functional medicine, the discipline with which you have been long associated. I do believe a true skeptical position is very valuable to scientific inquiry, but I don't think that Edward Nirenberg gets close to addressing the scientific issues that are the subject of this article. When the truth is subjective, it is surely not possible for any of us to argue we have found the truth. Equally, it is also often difficult to argue that a theory is entirely false or based on faulty premises when some of those premises are supported by evidence. My view is that as concerned scientists who are trying to make sense of a huge diversity of, and often, conflicting, information, we should try to highlight the bits that 'meet in the middle' (if you like, of the Venn diagram of views which abound). Again, in my humble view, that is a responsible position - and I recognise you feel differently. Those differences in views are OK - especially in a world in which there is so much pressure to try to see things from such a unilateral perspective.
01 May 2021 at 12:35 am
Given the number of labs around the world, including the CDC, who have stated that they have been unable to isolate the Covid virus, how can anyone claim there are variants?
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