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Ectopic lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle and liver drives the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2). Mild hyperbilirubinaemia has been repeatedly suggested to play a role in the prevention of DMT2 and is known for its capacity to shape an improved lipid phenotype in humans and in animals. To date, the effect of bilirubin on lipid accumulation in tissues that are prone to ectopic lipid deposition is unclear. Therefore, we analyzed the effect of bilirubin on lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle and liver cell lines. C2C12 skeletal mouse muscle and HepG2 human liver cells were treated with physiological concentrations of free fatty acids (FFA) (0.5 mM and 1 mM) and unconjugated bilirubin (UCB) (17.1 and 55 µM). The intracellular presence of UCB upon exogenous UCB administration was confirmed by HPLC and the lipid accumulation was assessed by using Nile red. Exposure of both cell lines to UCB significantly reduced lipid accumulation by up to 23% (p ≤ 0.001) in HepG2 and by up to 17% (p ≤ 0.01) in C2C12 cells at 0.5 and 5 h under hypoglycaemic conditions. Simultaneously, UCB slightly increased FFA uptake in HepG2 cells after 0.5 and 5 h and in C2C12 cells after 12 h as confirmed by gas chromatographic analyses of the remaining FFA content in the incubation media. The effects of UCB on lipid accumulation and uptake were abolished in the presence of higher glucose concentrations. Monitoring the uptake of a radiolabeled glucose analogue [18F]FDG: (2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose) into both cell types further indicated higher glucose consumption in the presence of UCB. In conclusion, our findings show that UCB considerably decreases lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle and liver cells within a short incubation time of max. 5 h which suggests that mildly elevated bilirubin levels could lower ectopic lipid deposition, a major key element in the pathogenesis of DMT2.


AN ACT CONCERNING BROKER PRICE OPINIONS.
To permit real estate brokers and real estate salespersons to estimate the value of real estate for a fee or other valuable consideration and to perform comparative market analyses and provide price opinions or estimates of the value of real estate.
Introduced by:Banking Committee
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|4/5/2017||Referred by Senate to Committee on Insurance and Real Estate|
|3/22/2017||(LCO)||File Number 152|
|3/22/2017||Senate Calendar Number 101|
|3/22/2017||Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate|
|3/22/2017||(LCO)||Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office|
|3/16/2017||(LCO)||Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/21/17 5:00 PM|
|3/8/2017||(LCO)||Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office|
|3/7/2017||(BA)||Joint Favorable Substitute|
|2/10/2017||Public Hearing 02/14|
|2/3/2017||Referred to Joint Committee on Banking|


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The New Frontier
A great man once said, “We stand today on the edge of a New Frontier — the frontier of the 1960s, the frontier of unknown opportunities and perils, the frontier of unfilled hopes and unfilled threats. Beyond that frontier are uncharted areas of science and space, unsolved problems of peace and war, unconquered problems of ignorance and prejudice, unanswered questions of poverty and surplus.”
It was 1960 and Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy was making his acceptance speech for the 1960 United States Presidential Election.
Fifty-six years later and I’m proudly supporting our own New Frontier into the science that is Bowen Therapeutic Technique, and must say I have had the most incredible time as a Trailblazer for this amazing modality.
My friend Greg Spearrit said to me you must move to Celebrate your Silver Jubilee as it is clear that very few if any Bowen Practitioner who are not instructors have made it to the level of Business Success as you have… And for the sake of the next generation of Bowen Therapists that are coming through you need to step up as the new Therapists start asking what is untreatable by Bowen Therapy?
I will tell you it’s a biggie – where do you stop? Should we be treating clients with terminal cancer? What about M.S. or Parkinson’s disease? A brain tumour? HIV – now that hasn’t gone away. Alcoholism hasn’t either. What about mental illness? What’s the mind got to do with Bowen Therapy?
The truth is, Bowen Therapy is about the body – which the brain is a part of – so if there’s a problem with the body, Bowen Therapy can help, even if it is just to relax the muscles from the anxiety of a serious illness. A Bowen Therapist should not be discouraged by viruses and cancer. Instead, they really should boldly go where no Bowen Therapist has gone before. They must find the fortitude to work with the gravely ill. Yes, some clients will die…but if a Bowen Therapist can take away a little bit of pain, offer a little comfort, then why should they not offer help?
So for all Bowen Therapists out there…find your courage!
Find the courage to look other medical professionals in the eye and tell them a Bowen Therapist’s touch is not limited to muscular and skeletal injuries. And find the courage you will need to repeat every move with disciplined perfection. Day in day out, don’t let the repetition break you…get every Bowen move right and repeat it a thousand times.
Make that discipline teach your hands and mind to be absolutely proficient in Tom Bowen’s Technique. Bowen Therapy is for the long term! The moves you make today can shape a client’s life for years.
And above all, know your own limits. We all have them, even Bowen Therapists. You may not be comfortable working with the terminally ill as they draw their last breath – I wasn’t at first, and it took me ten years to know when I was ready to.
So, fellow Bowen Therapists, students of Bowen Therapy of the next generation. I acknowledge you now and I know how import you are for the future of your communities, perhaps it’s time for some personal discovery. So ask yourselves, What will you say when someone asks, “What is untreatable for a Bowen Therapist?”
Yes, to the Lat Rolling Bowen Therapy Practitioners and friends of Bowen Therapy both near and around the world. To my original Instructors, Mr and Mrs Rentsch of Bowtech, and Mr Julian Baker and Paula Essen of the College of Bowen Studies U.K. To my wonderful clients of the Townsville, my Mother June, Lindy my Ace in the Hole, my friends and family, Tony Cowan of Zephyrmedia for building the best website and the first Bowen Therapy Info Hub in the world. My business mentor Mr Greg Spearrit and our Editor Arthur Shale, I say thank you.
I am truly and honestly thrilled to be here to celebrate my 25th year in practice. And if my work in this incredible city of Townsville has made peoples’ lives a little better, if only for a short time, then I feel like it has been a great success. You have all given me the chance to live my passion, and accomplish over 40 000 individual Bowen treatments, and I thank you all sincerely from the bottom of my heart.
I would also like to mention my three great inspirations two real…one not. The Hume Clan of the Borders of Scotland for which I am a proud descendant and whose family motto is “True to the end” Which is the way I passionately deal with clients… I never give up! The next is Dr Patch Adams and his work recognising the power of laughter in healing. And the latter, my namesake, Benjamin Franklin Hawkeye Pierce – the sharp-witted MD from the hit TV comedy, M*A*S*H – portrayed by the incredible Mr Alan Alda.
Finally to Cindy my wife and Kamara my daughter – who through all their efforts have helped me see this world not just in black and white – but in beautiful colours.
Benjamin Setter | Bowen Therapy Specialist 25 Years Celebration
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Low back pain (LBP) is pain between the bottom edge of the ribs and the buttock. It can last for a short time acute, a little longer (sub-acute) or a long time (chronic). It does affect 80% of the population. Today the advice given by Benjamin Setter Pain Specialist, with an unequalled 30 years pra...Read More
The most common causes of knee pain are related to injury, aging, or repeated stress on the knee. Knee problems include sprained knee, or strained knee ligaments, cartilage tears, tendonitis, and arthritis of the knee. Today the advice given by Benjamin Setter Pain Specialist, with an unequalled 30...Read More
Joint pain and swelling are often accompanied by stiffness, aches, and a feeling of heat, or warmth. Acute joint pain usually comes on quickly, and does not last long. Chronic joint pain and swelling may be caused by a Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. Today the advice given by Benjamin Setter Pain Sp...Read More
Jaw pain can have causes such as TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder) or TMJ Disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). Then there is a list of jaw pain and restrictions that aren't due to underlying disease such as gum chewing, eating tough foods, trauma to the jaw, grinding teeth, or opening the m...Read More
Kids will be kids, right? If there’s not one thing, well, there could be another, and just like those who aren’t feeling quite so young any more, Bowen Therapy offers help to many childhood dilemmas. Because Bowen Therapy is truly holistic and moves to balance the entire human body…no matter h...Read More
This is the time to consider an appointment with Setter's Pain Relief who have been offering a safe preventative measure for asthma sufferers for 30+ years. Asthma relief can occur with Benjamin Setter uses the Gentle Healing Technique, Bowen Therapeutic Technique (Bowen Therapy). Which is a dynamic...Read More
Swollen joints occur when there is an increase of fluid in the tissues around the joints. Joint swelling is common with different types of arthritis, infections, and physical injuries. For 30 years Arthritis sufferers in Townsville have known that Bowen Therapy is brilliant for pain relief. This mod...Read More
For the last 30 years Setter's Pain Relief has successfully offered Bowen Therapy, to alleviate Hay Fever problems. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s procedures begins reducing pain, swelling, and stiffness of the effected areas. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the tec...Read More
Frozen Shoulder Why Does It Happened? While most people assume pain and musculoskeletal problems happen playing sport, twisting the wrong way or lifting something – the truth is sitting around (especially with bad posture) can be just as bad for the body. Frozen Shoulder pain may be related to he...Read More
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This small volume has a rich store of information about Shah Waliyullah’s life, mainly gathered from his writings. What chiefly characterises it is the collection of data in relation to the dates of some of his compositions. Bibliography and Index.
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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama apologized to a boy and his family, after his video went viral. Notably, the Dalai Lama has issued an apology after a video of him kissing a child sparked a controversy. In a tweet, the Buddhist monk said that he regrets the ‘hurt’ induced by his words and addressed the apology to the boy in the viral video, his family and ‘friends all over the world’.
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Bihar IAS officer and Women & Child Development MD Harjot Kaur apologised for her "you want condoms too" remark to a girl, who asked for sanitary pads at government-schools. On September 29, in apology, Kaur said, "I express regret if my words hurt any girl's sentiments. I didn't intend to humiliate anyone or hurt anyone's sentiments." The apology came after the National Commission for Women took cognizance and demanded reply.
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Mizoram CM, Zoramthanga's daughter humiliated his father, who had to apologize publically, on August 22, after a video of her daughter, abusing and assaulting a doctor went viral. Notably, Milari Chhangte was seen on camera punching a dermatologist at a clinic in Aizawl. Although the incident happened earlier, it went viral on August 22. Notably, Milari was instructed to schedule a consultation with a dermatologist.
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Whether you want to hunt small vermin such as rodents in your backyard, or you simply want to spend your spare time recreationally shooting targets with friends, there’s plenty of reasons why you might be in the market for a new air rifle, regardless of whether you’re an experienced shooter or a newbie.
There’s just one problem, though. Guns are known for emitting a large ‘bang’ after every shot, and air rifles are some of the worst culprits due to their barrel designs.
Though this might not be a problem for shooting in rural areas, you might find yourself in some hot water if you plan on using one around other people.
So, what can you do? The answer is pretty simple, and that’s to find yourself an air rifle specifically designed to have a low noise level.
Sure, though these guns might not be able to offer a 100% silent operation, they’re pretty close to that mark, and we’ve just so happened to round up the top models currently available to buy. Read on!
OUR TOP PICK
If you’re in the market for an air rifle that is guaranteed to offer you a quiet operation, then look no further than the Raptor Whisper Air Rifle - you won’t be disappointed!
Unlike other air rifles currently available to buy, the Raptor Air Rifle is available to buy in either a .22 or .177 caliber pellet, depending on your needs and what you are planning on using the air rifle for.
It has been carefully made using an Inert Ga Technology (otherwise referred to as IGT) rather than a traditional spring-piston design, which allows this air rifle to offer additional velocity for more power, without compromising on its quiet sound.
It’s so quiet, in fact, that it has been made with something known as WHISPER Noise Reduction Technology, which will ensure that the noise level is significantly reduced, which means that you can catch pesky rodents or shoot some cans with your friends without any noise complaints!
Plus, thanks to that all-new Inert Gas Technology we talked about, it means that you will experience less vibration and more consistent power, while its SAT (smooth action trigger) will maximize accuracy and make the trigger action feel more smooth.
So, in other words, it’s great for shooters of all levels!
In addition to this, the Raptor Whisper Air Rifle has been made with your comfort in mind and features a shockproof scope and shock wave absorber that will be able to absorb the impact of the recoil, so you can enjoy multiple shootouts without fear of any strain or aches. Raptor has really covered all bases.
While the Raptor Whisper Air Rifle might seem like the stuff of dreams for shooters on the search for the quietest rifle there is, there are also plenty of other options to choose from that cater to both varying price points and personal preferences.
Let’s take a look at some of them.
If you prefer a wooden-style air rifle, then the Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle is a great air rifle to consider.
Featuring a rebalanced wood stock design, this .25 caliber pellet rifle is able to achieve up to 900FPS, making it the perfect choice for those looking for an air rifle that they can use for pest control, small game hunting, and even target shooting in the backyard.
Besides that, as this wood stock air rifle is powerful, you can even use it to hunt medium-sized games such as coyotes and turkey.
Not only that, but thanks to its pre-charged pneumatic rifle, you’ll be able to enjoy a higher velocity than standard spring-piston guns, all while being able to enjoy fewer vibrations, which will help to prevent strains and aches.
As soon as you load the Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle and shoot it, you will hear a ‘pop’ noise rather than a loud bang, which is all thanks to its built-in noise-muffling technology.
This makes it suitable for use in your neighborhood, as you won’t have to worry about any noise complaints!
Not only that but thanks to its pre-charged pneumatic design, it means that you will be able to make more accurate shots than if you were to use a gas or spring-piston designed air file, meaning that you’ll be able to enjoy higher accuracy - even if you’re not the best shot!
If you’re a hunter looking for a rifle you can use to practice your aim in the backyard, then you might want to give the Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach Air Rifle a look.
Created by Gamo Outdoor USA, which is one of the leading manufacturers in the industry of high-quality air guns, the Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach is one of the best air rifles currently on the market.
Featuring a clever noise dampening technology that is trusted by shooters all over the world, the Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach contains an integrated muzzle and noise reducer molded over the entirety of the barrel design.
Upon use, the pellet will travel directly through two different chambers in order to compress the development of any noise expansion.
Thanks to that, you’ll be able to use your air rifle in your yard, without the added worry of causing an annoyance to your neighbors.
In addition to this, the Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach Air Rifle has also been made with Inert Gas Technology, which will be able to enhance your shooting experience with a larger velocity that won’t cause any additional noise exertion.
IGT will also allow for fewer vibrations with better overall power, so you can enjoy higher-precision shots without any arm strain.
Alongside the Inert Gas Technology, the Gamo Whisper Fusion Mach Air Rifle also comes complete with SWA (Shock Wave Absorption) which is a unique type of recoil pad that will be able to offer a higher level of absorption from the impact of the recoil than any other recoil pad on the market (74%).
This will help to reduce the chances of you developing any injuries.
If you’re a shooter on the hunt for the best quiet air rifle that will offer you maximum precision, take a look at the Gamo Wildcat Whisper Air Rifle.
Ensuring that you’ll be able to use it in your neighborhood without any complaints, the Gamo Wildcat Whisper Air Rifle has been made with Whisper Noise Reduction Technology that will be able to ensure that this rifle emits a low noise level while in use, all thanks to its integrated noise and muzzle blast reducer.
As soon as you load its chambers with pellets and prepare to make the shot, the pellet will be released through two different chambers upon pressing the trigger, which will help to compress the noise, all while helping to prevent less of a kickback that could cause strain.
Plus, to guarantee that you are able to make high-precision shots, the Gamo Wildcat Whisper Air Rifle comes with a 4x32 scope that is not only shockproof but strategically placed on top of the rifle to ensure that you are able to spot your targets clearly, even while stood at a distance.
On top of that, the Gamo Wildcat Whisper Air Rifle has also been made with IGT (Inert Gas Technology) that replaces the standard spring-piston with a gas-piston, which will allow for more terminal velocity than ever before (1300fps), without compromising on the quiet performance.
Quietest Air Rifle Buying Guide
Before you go ahead and make a purchase, there are a few things that you should know that will help you to make the most informed choice possible.
From noodle levels to design, read on to hear a little more about what you should keep in mind when selecting an air rifle:
Considering that you’re in the market for a quiet air rifle that can be used in your neighborhood, it only makes sense that your first priority should be that it’s quiet!
As we’re sure you’re already aware, the noise levels of each rifle will vary from brand to brand, so it’s important that you make sure that the model you choose is quiet enough that it won’t disturb nearby people or animals, especially if you want to shortlist some other options yourself.
For convenience, we’ve made sure that all of the rifles we have recommended will operate at a very low noise output. This will ensure that you are able to use it in your backyard without any complaints. Out of all of them, though,
The next factor you’ll want to consider is the caliber of the air rifle, which is the part of an air rifle that is able to determine how fast a bullet will be able to travel down its intended trajectory.
Generally speaking, the smaller the caliber, the faster it will shoot out of the gun, although a smaller caliber isn’t always the best choice for everyone, so it’s important to consider before you make a purchase.
Out of all the calibers on the market, there are three that are the most common. Let’s take a look at them and their individual benefits:
- .177: This caliber is known as being the best for all competitive type shooting. It’s lightweight and agile, making it especially good at target shooting, though accuracy can falter if shooting over a large distance, which is something to keep in mind.
- .22: The .22 caliber is almost always the choice of hunters who prefer small game. The reason for this is because though this caliber is not as fast as other types, it has a very powerful impact that ensures both precision and accuracy.
- .20: Known as the best ‘all-rounder’ caliber, .20 is a popular choice for shooters of all skill levels as it offers a versatile balance of both speed and power. This makes them great choices for anyone that wants to shoot for fun, deal with pest control and even hunt occasionally.
When it comes to selecting an air rifle, another important factor to take into consideration is what type of design you would most like.
The most common types of internal shooting constructions that air rifles have are gas rams, spring-pistons, and pre-charged pneumatic.
If you are just starting out or don’t have a lot of experience handling guns of any nature, then we suggest going for an air rifle that features a PCP (pre-charged pneumatic).
They are super easy to get the hang of and feature more ammo clips per round, which means that you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of multiple shots in one go.
On the other hand, if you are an experienced shooter or simply want to step away from PCP air rifles, then you might be interested in trying some of the other types of air rifles on the market.
Both the spring-piston and gas ram air rifles operate in similar ways, however, these types of air rifles have been specifically designed to be cocked before firing, which makes them fun to use.
It also makes them a little bit more complicated to get the hang of, which is why we don’t recommend them to beginners.
The only main difference between these two types of air rifle designs is that one takes in new air with each shot to boost power (spring-piston), while the other keeps air sealed inside a little tube to help boost power during each shot (gas ram).
Last but certainly not least, the final consideration that you should make while selecting an air rifle is how safe it will be to use.
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or seasoned expert, using an air rifle will always come with risks, so it’s important to always put your safety first.
Usually, air rifles will come with either a ‘manual’ lock or an ‘automatic’ lock.
Both types of locking systems are designed to lock the trigger so that accidental shots cannot be made, the only difference between the two is that one will lock itself after every shot you make, while the other will only lock when you choose to lock it yourself.
If you’re a beginner, then we recommend considering going for an air rifle that has an automatic lock, as it will take away the worry of having to lock the trigger yourself, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience with guns in the first place.
By choosing an automatic locking rifle, you’ll be able to handle the gun with more confidence, as you’ll have the peace of mind that you won’t make any accidental shots!
On the other hand, if you’re an experienced gun handler, then you’ll likely get the most enjoyment out of an air rifle that has a manual locking system.
If you’re confident that you’re able to safely handle a gun, then you’ll probably find an automatic lock to be annoying, as you will need to release the safety each time you would like to make a shot.
By choosing to go for an air rifle that has a manual lock, you’ll be able to manually decide when you would like to lock the trigger, especially if you want to take multiple shots in quick succession.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes air rifles quiet?
Usually, when you make a shot with a gun (whether that be an air gun or rifle) you’ll hear a loud noise emitted as soon as the bullet is released.
The reason for this is usually caused by gases, upon taking the shot, the trapped air exits the gun at the same time as the bullet, making the infamous ‘bang’ that is synonymous with gun usage.
However, there are air rifles on the market that have been specifically designed to help counteract this issue and, in turn, allow for quieter noise levels.
Many spring-piston guns are considered to be the quietest type of air rifle on the market because they do not release any air when shot.
In addition to this, pellet guns, though not an air rifle, are deemed to be one the quietest guns you can get, as they feature something known as a ‘shrouded barrel’ which allows them to operate more quietly than other types.
Is a .177 caliber or .22 caliber quieter?
Good question! There seems to be much debate in the gun world over which type of caliber operates the quietest, as well as which one is the most powerful.
The general consensus is that the .177 operates at a lower noise level than the 0.22, as the 0.22 has a higher velocity.
In contrast, the .22 caliber is the most powerful due to its higher velocity, while the .177 caliber is not as powerful.


Post Office Renamed To Honor Slain Officer
Woburn Building Named 'Officer John Maguire Post Office'
The Woburn post office was officially dedicated Sunday to a veteran police officer killed in the line of duty.
John Jack Maguire, 60, was killed in an exchange of gunfire on Dec. 26, 2010, while responding to a robbery at Kohls department store.
Sen. John Kerry, Sen. Scott Brown and Congressman Ed Markey were among nine lawmakers who co-sponsored federal legislation to rename the city's post office as the "Officer John Maguire Post Office." The bill was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Nov. 23, 2011.
Officer Maguire paid the ultimate price protecting the citizens of Woburn, said Markey. We are incredibly grateful for his selfless acts that tragic day, which capped more than three decades of outstanding dedication to the safety and security of the people of Woburn.
Maguire, a 34-year veteran of the force, was chasing the suspects when gunfire broke out and he was shot four times. He died later at the hospital.
The post office on Washington Street is just a few streets away from where the shooting took place.
Sundays ceremony was attended by family members, elected officials and hundreds of members of the Woburn community.
"The City of Woburn received the best kind of law enforcement in the bravery, courage and heroism illustrated by Jack Maguire on that cold December day," said Markey. "It is an honor and a privilege to be here with his family, his brother Chuck, his children Shawn, Tara, and Bryan, and his loving wife, Desiree."
Police said Dominic Cinelli, 57, a career criminal out on parole after serving time for three life sentences, was the triggerman who shot Maguire. Cinelli was also killed in the exchange of gunfire.
Two other men, both from Wakefield, were arrested and charged in connection with the robbery and slaying.
Maguire was the first police officer ever killed in the line of duty in Woburn. He was just months from retirement.


ALBANY — They've sold some parts over eBay, but the state Office of General Services has concluded the best way to clear out several rusty Turboliner train cars is through an auction.
Surplus parts will be sold Dec. 11 at the Rotterdam Industrial Park; the cars will be on the block Dec. 13 at the Scotia Glenville Industrial Park.
So far, OGS has sold more than $65,000 in surplus train parts on eBay.
In June, state Operations Director Howard Glaser led a press tour of the train cars, pointing to them as a symbol of government waste. The equipment had been purchased in 1998 in hopes it would be used in stepped-up rail service, but sat unused for more than a decade.
OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito said the state would save $150,000 in annual storage expenses once it gets rid of the trains and spare parts.
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Rebel Wilson is driving fans crazy!
The Australian actress transformed herself into music icon Britney Spears for her new Netflix film “Senior Year.” Wilson, 41, brought the ’90s back, transforming into the Princess of Pop’s iconic costume from the hit music video for “(You Drive Me) Crazy.”
She shared a photo with her 10 million followers on Instagram, rocking long blonde mermaid tresses while wearing a green off-the-shoulder sequin top, black pants and chunky sneakers. To drive the tribute all the way home, Wilson straddled a chair in front of a red neon sign that said “crazy.”
“My life is CRAZY right now 😜 ps 💜 you Britney,” the “Bridesmaids” star captioned her look-alike snap. The pic is from the comedian’s new flick, directed by Alex Hardcastle, in which she stars as a cheerleader who tries to get back to her high school glory days after being in a coma for 20 years.
Wilson also shared a video from the Britney Spears-esque set on her TikTok, writing, “Can you tell that I’m the biggest Britney fan! And so in my new movie ‘Senior Year’ my character LOVES her and we use her as inspo for our cheer squad.”
“That is such a massive question, but I’m going to try to answer it for you,” Wilson said. “It first started when I was looking into fertility stuff and the doctor was like, ‘Well, you’d have a much better chance if you were healthier.’”
“Senior Year” also stars ’90s icons Alicia Silverstone, Justin Hartley, Chris Parnell and Angourie Rice, as well as Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao and Mary Holland. The movie debuts on Netflix in 2022.

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SQF: Why did you start this magazine?
Chris Talbot-Heindl: After graduating college with an art degree, I looked around me in rural Central Wisconsin and realized that there weren't a lot of opportunities in my area to show the kind of artwork I tended to make (polarizing, political commentary art). My husband, Dana, and I were brainstorming things we could do to make sure that I still got to do the creative thing but could also pay off the substantial student loan debt. The Bitchin' Kitsch started out as a joke idea – a late night brainstorm, that ended with "…and we could totally call it The Bitchin' Kitsch! Like, it's totally rad junk!" The next morning, when the idea didn't sound half bad, we decided to go with it. We wanted to focus on people who normally didn't get to have their work out there – pieces with a little grit, things that were slightly subversive, or had a level of kitschiness or silliness that "traditional" publications would reject. And we've been going strong ever since.
SQF: What are the top three things you look for in a submission and why?
CT-H: As the volume of submissions have increased, we've had to elevate our expectations slightly from where they were in the beginning. On top of being creative and different than the usual (our raison d'être), it now has to be done with purpose. That's the second most important thing we look for. We look to see if it brought something new to the table. A lot of times, we review submissions that were created to get something off the chest of the creator, and I have to search it for more. Does it have relevance to someone else, or is it more for self gratification? Self gratification is great, don't get me wrong, but it might not be the best fit for our publication. We want to save the pages for something that draws the reader/viewer in. The third biggest thing we look for is the style and skill. If it is poetry, were the line breaks arbitrary, or did they serve a purpose? If there is rhyme, did it add something to the poem, or did it cause it to be unreadable? Did it force bad grammar? Does the piece have verbal nuance, but not so much as to be unnecessarily vague? Etc. For most of the third thing(s), it is obviously hugely subjective. But, generally, if a piece feels thought out – if it properly makes use of or demolishes conventions and it feels like it was done on purpose, it passes that particular test.
SQF: What most often turns you off to a submission?
CT-H: Spelling and grammar mistakes turn me off the most. If a piece is rife with simple mistakes like that, it signals to me that the author or artist didn't take the time necessary to put together a completed piece. If they don't want to take the time to give me a polished piece, why should I take the time to read it?
SQF: Do you provide comments when you reject a submission?
CT-H: I do provide comments if requested. I know that some artists would rather not know, and some would. I like to provide the option so as to work with the artist or writer in the manner they want to be worked with. If there is no indication, I just let them know yes or no. If they've been rejected more than once, I send them a webpage we made that illustrates what we are looking for, and offer to provide them specific critiques.
SQF: If you could have dinner with three authors, who would they be?
CT-H: Aldous Huxley, Sherman Alexie, and Kurt Vonnegut. Hands down. I'm a huge fan of dystopian future and contemporary social commentary.
SQF: What one question on this topic do you wish I'd asked that I didn't? And how would you answer it?
CT-H: Probably, what is the most rewarding thing to being an editor?
The most rewarding thing for me is getting up in the morning and opening my email and seeing all of the submissions. Every morning, there are people who want to share their work with me and with The Bitchin' Kitsch. About once or twice a week, there's an email in there telling me how The Bitchin' Kitsch made someone feel this or that, or they saw their piece or a friend's piece in it and it made them happy. That is some serious feels, especially before the first cup of coffee. And it's totally awesome to me that we've been doing this for five years and we still get to do it every day.
Thank you, Chris. We all appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to participate in this project.

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The history of Ancient Greek coinage can be divided (along with most other Greek art forms) into three periods, the Archaic, the Classical, and the Hellenistic. All Greek coins were hand-made, rather than machined as modern coins are. The design for the obverse was carved (in incuso) into a block of bronze or possibly iron, called a die. The design of the reverse was carved into a similar punch. A blank disk of gold, silver, or electrum was cast in a mold and then, placed between these two and the punch struck hard with a hammer, raising the design on both sides of the coin.
Ancient Greek coins today
Collections of Ancient Greek coins are held by museums around the world, of which the collections of the British Museum, the American Numismatic Society, and the Danish National Museum are considered to be the finest. To varying degrees, these coins are available for study by academics and researchers.
There is also an active collector market for Greek coins. Several auction houses in Europe and the United States specialize in ancient coins (including Greek) and there is also a large on-line market for such coins. Hoards of Greek coins are still being found in Europe, Middle East, and North Africa, and some of the coins in these hoards find their way onto the market. Coins are the only art form from the Ancient world which is common enough and durable enough to be within the reach of ordinary collectors. Looking for a quality coin holder? Follow the link and shop now!


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Richard Davidson, the Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, will be featured on ABC’s 20/20 program tonight, Jan. 11, 2008.
A new report finds that, despite frequent claims to the contrary, there is no empirical or statistical evidence to suggest that grief counseling is harmful to clients, or that clients who are "normally" bereaved are at special risk if they receive grief counseling, according to a new look at the scientific literature on grief counseling.
For hundreds of years, Tibetan monks and other religious people have used meditation to calm the mind and improve concentration. This week, a new study shows exactly how one common type of meditation affects the brain.
Chocolate doesn’t just tingle the tongue; it’s a soup of many compounds that affect the brain, including caffeine and theobromines. And it’s true: chocolate…
Since the 1950s, doctors have been ordering medications such as Ritalin to ease symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and prescriptions now number in the millions. Still, though highly effective, so-called “psychostimulant” drugs are not without risks, leaving many seeking safer alternatives, especially for children.
Despite decades of interventions and billions of dollars spent, a large gap in school achievement stubbornly persists between underprivileged children and their more advantaged peers. With funding from the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery seed grant program, UW–Madison scientists will now bring their collective expertise to bear on one important, but overlooked, cause of this troubling problem.


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As mentioned in my previous post I recently got a new toy at the shop. It’s a Swiss made Interapid test indicator that measures things to +/- .0005 inches. Test indicators are most commonly used to align milling vises on a mills table to ensure that the vise jaws are perfectly parallel to the tables travel. I also use this indicator to measure tube bow. All “straight” bicycle tubing have some amount of bow or bend to them along their length. In the high quality tubing I use this bow isn’t at all noticeable to the human eye, but that does not mean it shouldn’t be taken into consideration when building a custom bicycle frame. I measure the bow by placing the tube in vee blocks on my alignment table. I then use a magnetic base to position the test indicator over the center of the tube and from there I slowly spin the tube in the vee blocks, watch the dial, and mark the highest spot with my beloved blue Sharpie. Some tubes are straighter that others, most measure around .015″ bow at the tubes center. I feel that it is important to make sure the tube bows along the frames center lines. Ensuring that the bow is along the centerlines of the frame is just one extra little step we take to ensure that you end up with the straightest and best riding bike possible.
Lately the frequency of my blog posts have been few and far between. It seems like I only really ever force myself to sit down and write whenever I finish a frame and have photos to share. Things are going to be changing. I am going to make a solid effort to sit down once a week (every week) and share some happening from around the workshop. Sometimes it will take the form of ranting about the latest and “greatest” bottom bracket standard but mostly it will be a few photos and a brief description of whats happening in them.
In other news my latest toy is an Interapid test indicator shown below. It’s awesome. Ultimately it will help me build you a better frame. More on this next week…
About a year ago I took the leap and upgraded my “normal” phone to the Iphone 4S. One of the biggest selling points of the Iphone was the quality and resolution of photos it was able to take. Always having a camera with me in the shop allows me to easily take spontaneous photos that wouldn’t have been taken if it meant pulling my Nikon of of it’s case. I really like the photo below. It is a picture of a touring frame right after the primer stage of paint and just before the color coat was applied. I would never be able to take and easily share photos like this without the aid of modern mobile technology.
I always appreciate customer feedback. Sonja seems to love her new bike. For me feedback like this makes the long hour and hard work it takes to build a custom bicycle well worth it.
Here is what Sonja had to say about her new A-train:
“I’ve put nearly 200 miles on the bike this week, with a lovely 95-mile loop Tuesday. She is absolutely exquisite. What a dreamy ride! She handles smoothly, climbs effortlessly, and feels/fits/looks better than anything I have ever ridden. The gearing is perfect – low enough & high enough for anything I expect to encounter, loaded or light.
I feel so lucky to have such an amazing and beautiful bicycle. I’ll send a couple photos if I ever stop long enough to take them…”


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The Rule for Outdoor Dog Kennel Cover Up
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When you opt to receive a puppy for a family pet, you’re looking forward to look after it, and treat it in the simplest possible way. Your dog will forever live in a great feelings, and will continue being active, so long as it has a wonderfully comfortable location to call home. The animal dog will certainly need a couple of bed linens within the puppy kennel in addition to a variety of alternatives you might choose.
When you have just just lately acquired your pup, if you can, make sure you receive the dog’s house teaching and tendencies history from the last owner. You don’t need to be satisfied the least expensive and discover your dog do not ever utilize it or that it just simply won’t complete the task. Dogs especially are known to be absolutely one of the most faithful and playful family pets that really care with regards to their owners. How to find the finest outdoor dog kennel is simply one particular approach to consider proper care of them proper.
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You would like your pet dog to be more comfortable therefore they might really want to utilize it. By nature, pet dogs are extremely hyper animals which have been intended to offer an objective. A lot of dogs include an inclination to munch their facilities so most likely that’s a consideration for you too. It is essential that puppies and dogs get out for physical exercise daily within a secure and secure area, or some might become frustrated. Every dog own a special temperment and will need a slightly different route to attain achievement. If your dog is about medication that is given a couple of times each day, be certain that the kennel personnel may administer this appropriately. The top and happiest dogs happen to be dogs that are part of spouse and children.

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The Autobiography of 1075 #Ray-Hutton , Porter Press International, £60, ISBN 978 1 907085 68 0
For someone like this reviewer, born in the 1950s, race-car-obsessed in the 1960s and having a Ford-driving father, the Ford GT40 is the coolest and most wonderful racing car ever. It achieved this status by what it was, why it existed, what it did and who drove it. And the greatest of all GT40s was 1075, the GT40 that won Le Mans not once but twice.
This is the GT40 whose Gulf Oil colour scheme is aped by many a replica. It is the car in which Jacky Ickx played mind games with Hans Herrmann at Le Mans in 1969, obliging the Porsche 908 to pass him on the last lap by slowing right down, then outbraking the Porsche at Mulsanne corner, keeping the lead to the flag and scoring 1075’s second Le Mans win by a whisker. It was mesmerising, even on black-and-white TV. Now, here is 1075 in the latest of the Porter Press Great Cars series, number 11. It has followed hefty volumes in similarly luscious, archive-illustrated, deeply researched ‘biography’ format covering famous examples of cars such as a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Lotus 18, an ERA, a D-type Jaguar and two Lightweight E-types.
For 1075 the author is Ray Hutton, former sports editor (and later overall editor) of Autocar, prolific author and, until fairly recently, president of the European Car of the Year organisation. The first motor sport event he ever covered, as a new staffer at Motor Racing magazine, was the 1968 BOAC 500 at Brands Hatch, won by Ickx and Brian Redman driving, yes, GT40 number 1075.
In the book’s 320 crisp pages are the story behind the whole GT40 project, race-by-race analysis of 1075’s exploits during its active years of 1968 and 1969 (it won a lot more than #Le-Mans ), and profiles of its eight drivers: Ickx, Redman, 1969’s Le Mans co-winner Jackie Oliver, #1968-Le-Mans winners #Pedro-Rodríguez and #Lucien-Bianchi , #Paul-Hawkins , #David-Hobbs and #Mike-Hailwood . All are great stories in their own right.
There’s an analysis of the JW Gulf team that built and ran 1075 and its sisters, team boss John Wyer’s wisdom (taken from Autocar) of what it takes to win Le Mans, and a #1968 track test of 1075 by Innes Ireland (from Autocar again). The GT40’s post-racing life is documented, including the time it spent gathering dust at #Gulf-HQ after the glory had faded, and there’s a wonderful delve into 1075’s patinated anatomy today.
That last section apart, the book is illustrated with period photographs reproduced with a clarity that will take the breath away of those who pored over such pictures in 1960s magazines. I think this is the best Great Cars story yet: GT40 lovers, this is your book.Stream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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In #1971 , Motor brought together two great sportsracers and ran them on the road. As writer Michael Bowler put it: ‘I thought it might be interesting as well as entertaining’. Here, #Jaguar-C-Type acts as camera car as #Ford-GT40 / #Ford goes flashing past LAT.Stream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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GT40 expert Tom Shaughnessy ponders the wisdom of selling three examples at the same time.
At the forthcoming Monterey sales there are three GT40s being offered – two at RM Sotheby’s and one at Mecum Auctions. To my mind, that’s absurd – I don’t know what they’re thinking. It’s simply too much – the market cannot absorb three not-that-special but very specialist cars of the same model in one weekend.
Sure, one will sell well, but I predict the others will be no-sales or produce disappointing results. That figures because one of the cars is good, one isn’t, and the third is a boy racer machine modified for a specific purpose. Sadly, there is no purpose for a car like that in the US. Maybe it will sell to Europe, but only if enough buyers come over for it. The market for GT40s is a little different there, with different race regulations and so forth.
The thing is, GT40s are real odd ducks. One day they are hot, the next no one wants to know. A few years back a bad one sold well at Monterey, for $3m – that was all the money and more. So I decided it was time to sell mine at the Scottsdale sale the following January. It failed to get bids there but soon after I sold it privately – for 40 per cent more than I’d have taken on the day at Scottsdale. There’s currently one on offer privately for $3.5m, and it will probably make that. But none of the Monterey cars is likely to get to that figure. This is just a bad marketing plan.
For my money the best car is the one at the Mecum sale. It’s from a Canadian dealer and has recently been restored. It was also the first road car delivered to North America and has only covered 11,000 miles. And it’s never been offered for public sale before.
‘The market cannot absorb three not-that-special but very specialist cars of the same model in one weekend’
Chassis 1057, up for grabs with RM Sotheby’s at Monterey, was originally green with #Borrani wheels but was repainted red with white stripes and fitted with BRM race wheels during its restoration.Stream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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'Rocket Man' – From 1972 to Today
“Majid’s beautiful concept makes people think of the song in a completely different way.”
To date, Nigel has played drums and/or sung backing vocals on 186 studio recordings and 59 live songs released by Elton. This is more than any other drummer who has worked in the band. He has appeared on 18 of Elton's studio albums and three live releases.
The Rocket Man video...from storyboard to final product.
Majid studied fine art at university in Iran, and after his BA chose to Major in animation, because it combined his two passions – film/cinema and fine art. After graduating, he worked for several animation production companies, until events in his life took a different direction. For ten difficult years, he didn’t so much as pick up a paintbrush. After journeying across Europe in the midst of the refugee crisis in 2015, he arrived in the Calais Jungle. In 2016 he was granted asylum and the right to work in Britain.
Majid said, “Rocket Man is the story of a journey, and someone separated from those they love. ‘I miss the earth so much, I miss my wife’. As I listened, again and again, I heard the story of a refugee. His family, his journey, his new life. Many refugees cross borders in search of safety but find disorientation, loneliness, separation in a new world. The rocket is not just a rocket, it is a boat, a lorry, a train. The rocket is movement, Mars is London, a new city, a new world. The rocket takes him further and further away from home, but he only thinks about the people he loves and left behind. ‘And I think it’s going to be a long, long time’ I will draw on my own experiences. I hope that my video allows people to understand. I believe art can do this.”
The song has also resonated with fans all over the world for over 40 years. Nearly every full Elton concert since February 5, 1972, when he debuted the song at the Royal Festival Hall, has had Rocket Man in the set– be it a band, Ray Cooper duo, or solo show. And in 2014, Elton debuted a specially-designed Rocket Man jacket that continues to be a part of his on stage wardrobe.
“If this music video helps just one person to have more kindness, for example, to one Syrian refugee, I will be very happy. Just one person”

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AN ACT REQUIRING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE PERIL OF COLLAPSE AND CERTAIN STRUCTURAL MITIGATION.
To require that each homeowners insurance policy provide coverage for the peril of collapse and mitigation undertaken to prevent all or part of the dwelling covered by such policy from falling down or caving in.
Introduced by:Rep. Kurt Vail, 52nd Dist.
Rep. Tom Delnicki, 14th Dist.
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text: I am diagnosed with a severe itching problem. However, even my doctor doesnt even fathom what condition I uphold. I would itch if I- Run, Walk up the stairs, stress, be upset, be angry, be scared, be tired and even when waking up. I pretty much itch everyday, and when i finish walking up the stairs to my school, my scratching desire goes away after a few minutes. Please do not tell me to take an anti- histamine pill as it does not work for me and i need your suggestions.


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Myths about cats: September 2008 Archives
Really people, as a parent, all I can say is Neo was too freaked out by the crying and the poop and round the clock feedings to want to even get close to the baby!
But some people say, ….well, the cat gets jealous, so it wants to hurt the baby. My answer to that is, if you go changing their lifestyle, like suddenly locking them in the basement or the garage when the new baby arrives, cats are likely to have some behavior issues.
Just imagine how it is for them if you start doing things differently. One day, they get to run around the house anytime they want, sleep on the sofa anytime they want, get petted by you anytime they want. Then the next day, they are locked in the basement alone for hours on end, or forgotten outside all night.
Sudden changes to the cat’s lifestyle will cause behavior issues. If things are happening to the cat that never happened before, it’s going to be a little disturbing for the cat. And yes, the cat might think that the baby has something to with it. But cats have awareness about them; they know that this new baby is your “kitten” so they won’t hurt it because they love you. Cats are pretty resilient, they get used to the new baby pretty fast.
Remember that your cat is a part of the family too, and if you are sensitive to the needs of your family members, everyone will get along fine. So don’t make sudden changes to your cat’s lifestyle, and include your cat in the caring of your baby. So if you pet him at the same time every day – keep doing that. You can even pet your cat and speak softly to him while your baby is close by so your cat gets to understand that this new baby is nothing to fear.
Please don’t get rid of your cat or lock him up just because you have a baby. Your baby will learn from young how wonderful cats are!
I tried to cuddle Neo as much as possible and to give him extra play time because I could tell that he was nervous about the baby. Eventually, he became comfortable with her, after he got used to the noise, the smells and having to share my attention. Now he is very tolerant of her and even puts up with her trying to carry him. What was it like for you and your cat when you brought home the new baby?
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Radio. Music. They go hand-in-hand. Good thing we love both here on the Big Ol’ Morning Show!
Radio and music have been my two true loves since an early age. As a kid, I’d take a tape recorder and a CD player and record myself acting like a radio DJ or talk show host on “J-E-R-K Radio.” If I wasn’t pretending to be on the air waves, I was behind a drum set. My dad played drums for our church and some local gospel groups, so there was always a drum kit at our house. Naturally, I started to play drums around the age of 4 or 5. I always joke that I don’t remember life before drums…which is basically true! I knew early on in life that I would wind up doing one of two things: either work in radio or be performing on stage somewhere. Luckily, I’m blessed with the opportunity to do both having toured the southern region of the U.S. in a van with Texas country band Tyler and the Tribe for multiple years and now finding my place in the radio industry after graduating with a degree in Radio and Television from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Alongside my friend Dave Kirkpatrick, we aim to make your morning commute to work one that feels like you’re hanging with some of your best friends in a carpool. Simply put, we’ll be “keepin’ it real” on Star 95.9 every weekday morning from 6 to 10. Come hang with us!


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As last year concluded, members of Holy Name Province looked back on 2020 with mixed feelings. The year brought moments of joy, but also feelings of wistfulness and loss as the Province mourned the passing of 15 friars.
As with the start of any new year, 2021 brings feelings of hope and sentimentality, with friars of this 120-year-old Franciscan fraternity reflecting on the past and looking ahead to the future.
This year, 30 friars are preparing to mark major anniversaries of their religious life with Holy Name Province. Eleven will be celebrating profession anniversaries, while 10 will commemorate anniversaries of ordination.
The Provincial Administration plans to recognize friars later this year for their golden and silver jubilees of profession. The event will be a combined celebration of 2021 and 2020 jubilarians since the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the Province from honoring last year’s jubilarians with the traditional Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church on West 31st Street, and the reception afterward.
“We hope to be able to celebrate our brothers and their milestone anniversaries in person at some point this year,” said Provincial Secretary Michael Harlan, OFM. “Last year created unprecedented challenges with most events being either canceled or held virtually. The Provincial Council will make a decision about the jubilee date as soon as is feasible.”
This year, Robert Norton, OFM, a native of Brooklyn, New York, who is stationed in Paterson, New Jersey, is marking 50 years since he professed his first vows as a Franciscan friar in August 1971.
Three other friars are marking 25 years since their first profession are: Michael Jones, OFM, a native of Allegany, New York, who is stationed in Tampa, Florida; Steven Patti, OFM, a native of Everett, Massachusetts, who is stationed in New York City, and Carlos Sarmiento Diaz, OFM, a native of Chimbote, Peru, who is stationed in Lima, Peru.
Among the other friars who are marking major anniversaries of religious life in 2021 are:
|60 Years Professed||70 Years Professed|
|Michael Carnevale, OFM
Timothy Dauenhauer, OFM
Gerald Mudd, OFM
Francis Soucy, OFM
Michael Joyce, OFM
|Peter Fiore, OFM
Ignatius Smith, OFM
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|Francis Di Spigno, OFM
Lawrence Ford, OFM
Francis Kim, OFM
John Leonard, OFM
Paul Lostritto, OFM
|John Anglin, OFM
Brian Cullinane, OFM
Michael Duffy, OFM
Alfonso Guzman, OFM
Thomas Hartle, OFM
Christopher Keenan, OFM
James Patrick Kelly, OFM
Dominic Monti, OFM
Richard Mucowski, OFM
James Nero, OFM
Andrew Reitz, OFM
Daniel Riley, OFM
Xavier Seubert, OFM
Patrick Sieber, OFM
Holy Name Province lost 15 friars to Sister Death last year, with some deaths attributed to COVID-19. The deceased friars ranged in age from 58 to 91 and had served in diverse ministries as educators and missionaries, and retreat leaders and parish priests. We mourn their loss, but we also celebrate their lives and good works among the people of God. The deceased friars are
- Gerard Lee, OFM, who died at age 78 on Feb. 28 in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.
- Thomas Ennis, OFM, 85, Feb. 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Romuald Chinetsky, OFM, 90, March 10 in Albany, New York.
- Frank Waywood, OFM, 91, March 21 in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
- Alan Von Kobs, OFM, 74, April 9 in New York City.
- William DeBiase, OFM, 87, April 11 in Philadelphia.
- Martin Bednar, OFM, 83, April 20 in Dobbs Ferry.
- Gerald Dolan, OFM, 89, April 21 in Albany.
- Donnon Murray, OFM, 89, May 29 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Charles Finnegan, OFM, 88, June 9 in Caldwell, New Jersey.
- Christopher Posch, OFM, 58, July 5 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- Valerian Vaverchak, OFM, 87, Aug. 31in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Conrad Harkins, OFM, 85, Aug. 31 in Dobbs Ferry.
- Capistran Heim, OFM, 86, Sept. 24 in Albany.
- Glenn Humphrey, OFM, 76, Oct. 9 in St. Petersburg.
— Jocelyn Thomas is the director of communications for Holy Name Province.
Editor’s note: profiles of friars who marked jubilees of their profession in the past 10 years can be found in the Friar News section of the News and Events page of the HNP.org website.
- “Commemorating Jubilarians and Remembering Deceased Brothers” — Jan. 9, 2020, HNP Today
- “Five Friars Commemorate 65th Anniversary of Profession” – Sept. 9, 2019, HNP Today
- “Province Congratulates Friars Marking Anniversaries in 2019, Remembers Those Who Died Last Year” — Jan. 7, 2019, HNP Today


Forget the skinny blonde thing frolicking in a waterfall, curvy Kim Wilde is the latest incarnation of the Timotei girl. Eluned Bowen reports
Remember the goddess-like Timotei girl of the 1980s? She was a young, nymph-like creature who washed her long, blonde locks in an exotic waterfall. How things have changed. Roll on a couple of decades, and you'll find the new girl advertising the herbal shampoo's soapy suds is much less sylph-like - and also twice the age of the original. Eighties pop star Kim Wilde is the new face and body of Timotei, she's swopped the rainforest fountain for a metal shower in the back garden.
How times have moved on and how much more down to earth we have become. Kim is probably pretty much how the model from 20 years ago looks now. She too has probably piled on a few pounds and is spending hours in the bathroom making sure each silver hair is restored back to a honey shade before anyone notices. Kim, who has nowadays turned her attention to being a gardening expert, is still looking good for her age. The 44-year-old Kids In America songstress may not be as hip as she once was. And she's certainly not such a blonde sexbomb. But she's natural looking, she's a mum, and she likes everything to do with nature.
Kim is described as the modern incarnation of the blonde 80s Timotei girl we all remember fondly. In fact, she is the real-life vintage version. She is the Eighties girl who has grown up, settled down and traded in boozy nightclubs for a night in her slippers in front of the telly. The Timotei advert marks a trend in advertising aimed at women. While commercials for the boys take a U-turn away from the politically correct and applaud impossibly slim but busty types, adverts for women are focussed firmly on normal people with cellulite and wobbly bits. Dove beauty products are now advertised by "ordinary" women who are not just tall and skinny models. Women who are mums or even grannies, who have jobs or are housewives. Women who are more than a size six.
They don't conform to the boring stereotypes of what is attractive and have more important things to worry about than the amount of calories in lettuce. OK, so we're never going to find real women gracing the pages of lads mags or on the catwalks of Paris. But at least we can be reminded that it isn't these plastic self-obsessed people who are out shopping in the supermarket every day, and finally advertisers have started to notice.


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Turn 3 Motorsports found joy in Mudville on Sunday when the team won its first 25 Hours of Thunderhill presented by Hawk Performance.
The Chicago-based team had a dominant performance, leading shortly after the start and never looking back. The Radical was caked with mud as driver and team principal Peter Dempsey brought the car across the finish line with an eight-lap margin of victory. It’s the first time a Radical sports racer has won the 25 Hours of Thunderhill.
“I was in tears in the car there once we knew we had done it, so it took me a few laps to settle back down again and finish the race,” Dempsey said.
The team spent Friday night and Saturday morning waterproofing the open-cockpit car but it still lost an ECU during a rainstorm after the endurance race started. After that the car ran flawlessly, Dempsey said.
The team’s drivers Eric Wagner, Dempsey, Antoine Comeau and Neil Alberico drove the car 2,016 miles, good for an 8-lap margin of victory over second-place overall finisher K2R Motorsports. Team Praga Cars/Fellner Motorsports finished third in ESR and also third overall.
“I didn’t come here to race anyone else,” Dempsey said. “We came here just trying not to beat ourselves, and I think by focusing everyone in that mentality probably made a huge difference.”
The endurance race started Saturday at 11 a.m. and concluded Sunday at noon. The 25 Hours of Thunderhill is one of the most challenging auto races in the country and this year’s event proved it with drivers battling rain and wind throughout the event.
The next time anyone says a stock production car can’t win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, introduce them to the MPACT Racing team. The group ran a stock Ford Mustang GT, and the only upgrade was the suspension. The car came out of the Ford Performance Racing School in Utah.
“We’re really excited. We’ve got some seasoned guys, we’ve got some first timers here, so it’s a great win,” said Rob Birkhead, president of MPACT Racing. “To take a school car first time out and pull something like this, we’re real excited.”
While MPACT won by 19 laps in the E0 class, the race was much closer, with DIG Motorsports and Honda Racing THRW mixing it up and making it tough sledding early in the race.
“We didn’t have the pace in the wet, but we knew we had the pace in the dry, so we were watching the changing conditions,” Birkhead said. “We just tried to keep it on track and fortunately luck was in our favor today.”
DIG Motorsports finished second in a Ford Mustang and Honda Racing THRW 2 finish third in a Honda Civic Type R.
Team FLIR Vision Racing’s Mitjet LV 02 car had trailed Team Bullet Performance early in the race, but they took over the E1 class lead shortly before 6 o’clock Saturday evening. Shortly before midnight Saturday, Team Bullet Performance suffered contact with the Toyo Tires Flying Lizard Audi R8, and had to take the car into the back paddock for extensive repairs.
“The Mitjet is a fantastic car. It’s a real solid package, a solid racecar for doing events like this,” said John Hill, a driver and team principal for FLIR Vision Racing. “It started out a as a spec car, so everything is overbuilt, and it works really well for endurance racing.”
From there FLIR Vision held the lead, and continued to hold the class lead at the 8 o’clock hour. Bullet Performance dropped back to finish third in class, with Team El Dorado Motorsports CRX in second place at the finish.
“I think Team Bullet had some troubles, so I think they were going to end up being a lot tougher competition than they ended up being,” Hill said. “But part of this race is just avoiding the troubles and luck. They had some bad luck and we were able to avoid that.”
After 14 years of trying to win his class at 25 Hours of Thunderhill, Peter Hopelain of Technik Competition can finally raise the championship trophy over his head. The team passed TAPG Motorsports in the last hour of the endurance race to earn the victory and finish sixth overall.
“We just had to claw our way back and it just worked out. It was awesome,” Hopelain said.
The win had its challenges. The top three cars in E2 collided on Saturday, bending the rear of the BMW 3 and benching the car temporarily.
“We were really coming from behind the whole time,” he said. “Hats off to Toyota. They made us work so hard.”
Team TAPG Motorsports finished second in its Toyota 86 sports coupe, and Team Slipstream-Racing.com finished third in a Mazda MX-5.
With smoke coming out of the exhaust and the radiator about to give way, driver and owner Tazio Ottis nursed the Honda Civic Hatchback across the finish line. The team had already clinched the E3 class over second-place finisher Brown/Heyer, which was the only other car in E3.
Ottis said the car started burning oil in hour six and estimates they used 7 gallons of oil during the race. The radiator gave out as Ottis pulled the car into pit row after the race. It had nothing left to give and had the race gone on for one or two laps more, they might not have finished.
“The whole point is we don’t give up. That means a lot to us,” said Ottis, who won his first 25 Hours of Thunderhill.
A team led by high school students pulled off an improbable win in E3S and gave team manager and teacher Al Angulo his first win in 17 attempts at 25 Hours of Thunderhill.
The Placer High School automotive tech teacher celebrated with the students on pit lane after they won by two laps over Lesher Motorsports in the deep field.
“I’m overwhelmed with joy for them,” said Angulo, fighting back tears. “I can’t wait to see the picture of these kids with their trophy and be able to haul that to the high school and say we kicked (butt) on some of the biggest teams in motor racing. It’s not about me, it’s about all of them.”
The students dumped a bucket of ice water on their teacher to celebrate the victory.
“They spent a lot of hours working on it, a lot of hours training,” Angulo said. “They would come in on Saturdays practicing our pit stops and to see them put it together to be here for that, it’s exciting for the school, exciting for them.”
When it comes to the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, few teams have had as much success as Valkyrie Autosport. The team added to its trophy case after campaigning two cars this weekend and securing first place in its Nissan GT-R and third-place in its Nissan 370Z in the ES class. The team has six podiums in the last few years, said Giles Powell of Valkyrie Autosport. This year was the team’s first year in ES.
“It was clear we weren’t going to be able to secure position through outright pace,” Powell said. “We just had to be really conservative and wait for the luck to even out with the other teams, which luckily happened. The drivers stayed focusing on running clean and not taking chances, and we got lucky it worked out for us.”
Three Thieves Racing finished second in ES.
Frasun Racing drove to victory in the GT Challenge and picked up a $10,000 prize from Toyo Tires for the effort. The competition was reduced by one when third-place finisher Flying Lizard Motorsports was knocked out after 255 laps and class runner-up Precision Driving Tech was out after 480 laps.
Driver Jason Fraser said even with their two competitors out, it didn’t change their approach to finishing the race, but the weather did.
“The mud on the track and all the yellows. It was a war zone out there. It really was,” Fraser said. “At that point it was survival. We still ran hard. We ran mistake-free.”


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World Postcard Day
Published October 1st, 2020
October 1st is “World Postcard Day.”
You can request this book from our library:
Postcard History Series: Bedford, by Alethea A. Yates.
The Bedford Historical Society has a large online collection of postcards:
If you don’t have a postcard to send to someone special, the front of a greeting card usually works!
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An idyllic Cambodian village between a mountain and a river offers a relaxed, welcoming base from which to explore a special part of the world. Tucked into the southeastern front of the Cardamom Mountain range, Chi Phat is a pretty, prosperous two-street village. Dusty red roads are flanked by palms and sandalwood trees, handsome wooden houses perch on stilts and there’s a thriving community-based ecotourism (CBET) operation, established by conservation NGO Wildlife Alliance.
For a long time conservationists worked on the basis that the best way to protect the environment was to get people, and their bad habits, as far away from the areas sought to be protected as possible. That thinking started to change in the 1980s and ’90s, and the idea has since taken root that actually the people who have long lived on and worked and intimately known the land may in fact be its best stewards. However, they needed something to replace the livelihoods that they derived from practices such as hunting, poaching, logging, resin-tapping and non-sustainable agricultural practices. Thus the idea for CBET was found.
Adopting the principle of “poacher turned gamekeeper” through CBET programmes not only gives people a replacement for incomes lost, but gives them a deeper incentive to protect the areas around them, and dependent wildlife, as their own wellbeing becomes entwined with that of their furry and feathered neighbours.
Community members benefit from CBET initiatives in a number of ways. Whether they’re hosts in homestays and guesthouses, waiters, guides, trip organisers, handicrafts manufacturers, offering culturally-based experiences or shopkeepers, the opportunities can be found. This not only helps to spread the benefits brought by tourism, but it also enhances visitors’ experiences as they are brought into closer, more genuine contact with the ... Travelfish members only (Full text is around 2,000 words.)
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Leadership, In Leadership
Roles inexperienced A country is in for trouble when its ruler is childish, and its leader party all day long. But a nation will prosper when its ruler is mature, and its leaders dont party too much.
Some people are too lazy to fix a leaky roofthen the house falls in. Eating and drink in make you feel happy ,and bribes can but everything you need.
Dont even think about cursing the king; dont curse the rich, not even in secret. A little bird might hear and tell everything. Ecclesiastes 10:16-20
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Dozens of Emirati Militants Killed Of Rocket Attack In Aden
KABUL: (Middle East Press) At least 20 people are killed in rocket-propelled grenade attack on a hotel in the Yemeni city of Aden, reports say.
Those killed are said to be mostly soldiers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) guarding the Qasr Hotel, where a number of officials from the former Yemeni regime, including fugitive former Prime Minister Khaled Bahah, were allegedly housed.
An unspecified number of individuals have also been wounded in the attacks.
It is not immediately clear if any of the fugitive former Yemeni officials said to be in the hotel are among the casualties.


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In-home exercise physiology sessions are really popular thanks to their convenience and flexible scheduling, allowing clients to fit sessions in with the other things in life that matter. But that doesn’t mean people necessarily want to be stuck at home. And one of the great things about living in Brisbane is that we can take our in-home sessions outside, taking advantage of the parks, walking trails, bikeways, and outdoor gyms that the Brisbane City Council has installed throughout the city – plus the (almost always) beautiful weather. Some of our favourite spots for in-home sessions are actually outside!
Here are some of the outdoor exercise spots we love to put to use:
Moorlands Park, Toowong
A playground for kids is complemented by a playground for adults. This little park is tucked right off of Coronation Drive in Toowong and is complete with an outdoor gym including parallel bars, chin up bars, suspension training rings, and plyometric boxes, among other choices – definitely enough to give yourself a well-balanced full body workout. It’s also an easy spot to jump onto the Bicentennial Bikeway through a tunnel running underneath Coronation Drive.
Bicentennial Bikeway and Walking Path, Coronation Drive – Toowong/Auchenflower/Milton/Brisbane City
Ok, this one is not a gym, but it is great. The Bicentennial Bikeway (the Coronation Drive Bikeway to locals) was upgraded a few years ago into a pretty flash cycle and walking path. The upgrade saw the Bikeway split into dedicated cycle and pedestrian lanes, keeping the faster and slower moving objects separate so that you don’t have to worry about getting run over! The bikeway runs from Toowong to underneath the William Jolly Bridge, about 2.7km. This is an immensely popular stretch with well maintained paths and minimal hills. The biggest drawbacks: There’s not a lot of shade, and if you hit peak foot and cycle traffic, you’ll find it’s quite busy. There are plenty of water stops along the way, and some covered seated areas where you could do dips, step ups, and squats, if you wanted to do a combined bodyweight strength and cardio workout.
Robertson Park, Indooroopilly/Taringa
A nice little walking loop tucked between the St Lucia Golf Links on one side and Indooroopilly State High School on the other. There are several exercise stations interspersed along the path, including a climbing rope, chin up bars, step up steps, and others. You could get a great workout here by running or briskly walking a loop, and stopping at a different exercise station for each lap you do. You can also duck across the road and take a walk or run down the wide walking path that runs along Hillside Terrace in St Lucia.
Frew Park, Milton
New in 2014, Frew Park has an amazing playground complete with climbing and bouldering areas that are good enough for adults to play on when the kids aren’t around. If you’re looking for more traditional exercise equipment, there is also an outdoor gym area featuring cycle and elliptical type equipment, chin up and dip bars, and others. The gym area is edged with a concrete edge that is perfect for high squats or step ups. And there is a concrete walking path that rings the gym, allowing you to walk or run some laps if that’s your thing. An added bonus: As home to the Roy Emerson Tennis Centre, Frew Park also hosts their own coffee shop, open 7 days per week.