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Pneumonia, like the poor, is ever with us; it stalks through the land and strikes with unerring dart the rich and poor alike, respecting neither the vagrant nor the millionaire. It is found in all portions of the country and to some extent in all seasons. Sometimes its approach is quiet, unobserved and apparently without visible cause and again the onset is quick and violent and its attacks easily traced to some unusually sudden or protracted exposure of the victim.
Whatever its cause, its course, if unchecked, is rapid, its transition from one stage to another certain, and the results speedily fatal. It cuts down almost, if not quite as many, as the great white plague.
Age, sex, social condition, occupation, nor manner of living hinder its attack and it is the consensus of opinion of most authors that modern medicine does not effect a favorable influence in its treatment.
For the purpose of this paper we confine our remarks to the commoner form or what is known as lobar or croupous pneumonia and I shall not burden you with a technical description of the lesions, further than as they appear in discussing the treatment. Suffice to say that the three stages represent three distinct pathological states and the treatment in each must differ. If Homoeopathy had done no more than give to the world a rational plan of treatment for this disease it had done much, it had accomplished a good work; “modern medicine” is uncertain, unreliable and disappointing, but Homoeopathy is accomplishing the same results in pneumonia to-day as it did in the beginning and the remedies are as potent now as then.
At the same time we must demonstrate that this is true; we must “make good” if we would have our theory accepted, and be recognized as healers of the people. The average individual cares little for the means by which he is cured, but in the time of distress grasps for help even as a drowning man grasps at a straw.
It behooves us, therefore, to make our work plain, our statements clear and declare to the patient and his friends the malady that besets him.
Therefore, we should and must make a careful
This presupposes that the Homoeopath is versed in the classification of disease, that he knows how to determine the kind, extent and severity of the trouble he is called to treat, and that he is able also in some degree to measure or, at least, estimate the vital force and resistance of the patient.
In short, he should be able to recognize the severity of the case; if but a mild engorgement of a small area of lung tissue is present it augurs more favorably for a cure than if in a similar invasion we have a great engorgement of a large area.
In short, it is of great value to the physician if he is well versed in the art of physical examination and is a good, not to say expert, diagnostician. He may search for the bacillus of Friedlander if he will; its demonstration may be a satisfaction to him and positive proof of the presence of pneumonia but it aids him little, if any, in the treatment. On the contrary, however, the pulse rate, frequency of respiration, temperature and urinary tests do much to help him in the selection of his remedy.
Having diagnosed our diseases we have done a good work, but have not benefitted the patient; our chief aim is to cure and in our effort to accomplish this we must institute and continue an appropriate regime or treatment.
This must be carried out along well defined lines; it is not enough to push this very important problem to one side and dispose of it by that stereotyped phrase, “Give the indicated remedy.”
How shall we choose this? How shall it be used? How shall we demonstrate before men the manner in which we select and administer drugs for the cure of this or any other disease? It may be summed up all in one phrase, “Meet the indications as they arise.” In pneumonia more than in any disease we may paraphrase an old sentence and say, “He who anticipates is lost.”
Stimulate the heart in the beginning and it is goaded to exhaustion; force down or keep down the temperature by antipyretics and toxaemia will end the disease and the patient in short order. Deplete the system unduly and we have fatal exhaustion follow. Coal tar products, Digitalis, ice packs and Morphine have no place in the homoeopathic treatment of pneumonia.
Better, a thousand times better, give nothing, rather than those above mentioned. Unilateral, uncomplicated pneumonia, should and, as a rule, will run its course and limit its own action; in short, be cured without treatment if the sufferer be afforded reasonably good nursing; but experience and practice teach us that this disease may be cut short or modified by appropriate remedies at any stage and that medicine, properly directed, aborts many cases.
Materia medica teaches us that certain remedies and certain classes of remedies have an affinity for, or elective action upon, certain organs or tissues of the body; for example, Belladonna upon the eye, or Ipecac upon the stomach, and clinical demonstrations have convinced us that medicine applied to a body afflicted with certain clearly defined pathologic states, induces or accelerates a cure, hence in pneumonia we turn to a group of remedies whose action is upon mucous and serous tissue, quick, intense and of short duration; this corresponds to the “first stage.” Hence we look to such medicines as Aconite, Verat. vir., Ferrum phos., Bryonia, Gelsemium and so on. Not that the prescriber should be confined to these, but that the moment he recognizes a certain set of symptoms it calls to his mind a certain group of remedies whose known and proven action, confirmed by clinical experience, stamps them as polychrests for this condition.
But you say, “Do not the Allopath and Eclectic even so?” My answer is, “Yes,” in many instances, and by way of comment add that unto such as do, comes success far above their fellows. Those who eschew coal tar products, Morphine and heart irritants in the early stages of the disease, have learned an important lesson, be they known by whatever name.
But our case is progressing; the red mass is beginning to turn gray, the respiratory apparatus is still crippled, the circulation is burdened and the fearful toxaemia that is inevitable, poisons the system; blood, nerves, kidneys and liver are burdened as never before; the crisis is upon us. What shall we do? What can we do to avert disaster and speedy death? Once again, “Let us meet the indications.”
If our work in the beginning was well done the crisis will not be severe, the system will have, in a large measure, prepared antitoxin and our case will recover.
If this has not been accomplished we can, for the conditions described, seek aid from such remedies as Kali mur., Ammonia mur., Mercurius vivus, Arsenicum album, Kali phos., Strychnine, Kali iodide, Sulph., Hepar, etc.
We must sustain and help the system until the struggle passes, coach the heart, prod it if need be, encourage elimination, increase the opsonins. In short, we must make the organism avail itself of every resource possible, not by the use of remedies that act as a lash, but by the agency of such as soothe, strengthen and control.
It is at this time the patient must be kept quiet, the anxious friends kept in another room and strangers positively excluded. It is at this time the nurse, quiet, prudent, alert and watchful (and we have many such), observes the drop in the temperature and acts accordingly, applying heat, stimulation or drugs as the physician directs; it is she who watches the unsteady pulse and guards against extreme exertion, gives nourishment in small and repeated doses, and, in short, relieves the sufferer of even thinking of himself or his comfort. During this period a little stimulation has saved many lives, while a change unto, and prompt application of a new remedy has often turned the tide and the patient survives. This period is short, often but a few hours, yet, it is a critical time, it requires tact and prudence.
What now of the so-called third stage or convalescence? It is, if wrongly managed, the starting point for asthma, chronic bronchitis, incomplete resolution, abscess of the lung and tuberculosis.
While a patient may appear well at the end of fourteen days, as a rule, he needs attention for a longer period; rest, quiet, regular diet and gentle exercise do much in this stage, but the main thing is to give Nature a chance, to keep away that which will be harmful, to allow the organism to rid itself of waste products; nor should our vigilance be relaxed until the last sign of fever has gone and the last trace of consolidation and cough disappeared.
Many a case of pneumonia has ended as consumption for no reason save an abridged convalescence.
Aside from medicine, our patient should have good care and a comfortable bed in a warm room; this I say, well knowing the attitude of the profession on the question of fresh air, but pure air does not mean cold air and ample ventilation does not mean a draught.
In hospitals these matters are easily managed but in private houses it may be and is, many times a hard problem. When possible it is better to have some kind of ventilating apparatus, if only a window box, or have the air pass through a second, unoccupied, room to the invalid.
Draughts should be avoided and a constant temperature of 70° F. is the one to maintain, a variation of five degrees either way, is all that should be allowed. The body should be well protected and an abundance of pure water given, taking care not to “waterlog” the stomach. Sponging frequently with 40 per cent. or 50 per cent. Alcohol is beneficial and agreeable. If constipation is annoying or persistent, copious saline enemas should be given, as occasion may require; these not only act in a mechanical way but the absorption of a goodly portion of the saline fluid stimulates the elimination and in no small degree dilutes the heavily laden blood current.
Whiskey, so much lauded by many physicians in the treatment of pneumonia, is an agent of little or no value save for external use, though it may be administered with good effect at the time of the crisis. Moderate drinkers do better if their accustomed amount of whiskey is allowed and hard drinkers furnish the largest number of fatal pneumonias.
There has been much said and written on this question and good, honest practitioners have declared in favor of all sorts of agents, from simple Alcohol sponging to the flax seed, onion or mustard poultice, some even resorting to the fly blister and cupping.
It is, I believe, true that heat and moisture properly combined and applied, exercise a beneficial effect upon the capillary circulation, and there is none of my hearers who will reject the idea that such an application on the chest wall will influence the underlying lung tissue to a greater or less extent, or that any considerable change in the external temperature of the chest has a marked influence on the deeper structures. Theoretically, therefore, their use should be of some value, but again we find objection made because of their odor, the difficulty of their application, their unsanitary composition and the fact that the patient’s clothing and bedding become wet and chilled. In short, their nastiness.
These objections are, however, no longer tenable. To-day we have easily accessible, local applications of marked anti-phlogistic action that are clean and sanitary, are easily applied and withal preserve an even temperature; especially is this true if a hot water bag is used conjunctively; such an application markedly decreases the pain, renders the patient more comfortable and promotes capillary activity – a thing greatly to be desired.
There can be no possible objection to their use and clinical experience has demonstrated their value many times, indeed.
They should, therefore, be used without hesitation.
It may be that this paper has, to some extent, digressed from the title; that in discussing pneumonia, we have taken it in its entirety more than from the standpoint of therapeutics alone; that in some instances we have based our reasoning upon pathological conditions – not symptoms; but if such criticism appears, our answer is that symptoms are but expressions of pathological conditions, and in the selection of a remedy and auxiliary measures we should not lose sight of this fact.
Our sole aim is to cure the patient and to this end we should observe carefully, prescribe according to conditions as presented, nurse faithfully and patiently, and withal use our greatest measure of skill.
Fred’k F. Netherton, Clinton, Mo.: I do not think that as well written a paper as that should go begging for a discussant. One criticism – I do not take it that old school medicine is modern medicine, from the fact that the vast majority of the old school still cling to antiquated methods.
As to the treatment of pneumonia, I quite agree that there are a great many cases in which the patient would be better off without their treatment, and that the crises would pass without any of those sequelae. I have been practicing eighteen years, and last spring I lost my first case. I think that is something that most of my old school neighbors who have been practicing that long cannot say. I think if we only follow the indicated remedy, we would not have to depend upon the coal tar products or ice packs. The patient will oftentimes recover far more rapidly, without the depressing effect of the ice pack, and if he can stand the ice pack at all, he will recover more quickly without it. The ice pack is contrary to all scientific reasoning, as by its use the heat is driven in and radiation prevented. Try half cooking two eggs in the shell, then place one of them in a dish of ice water till cooled, break open and what have we The chilled one is cooked in the centre, the yolk hardened, while the one not subjected to the ice bath is still soft, uncooked. More than this, with the patient with fever, we have a system of capillary circulation, pores for the escape of perspiration, nature’s method for regulating heat; with these all contracted the harm done is very damaging to the vital forces, and the patient has become the victim of the doctor instead of being permitted to recover as he might if he but had a chance.
W. H. Pulford, M. D., Delaware, O.: There are many complications, often in cases of pneumonia, which call for our careful consideration; for instance, the constitutional defects of infancy, the disturbances at puberty, the chronic bronchial catarrh and disturbances of females coming up at the menopause. My policy is to study the patient and symptoms objectively and subjectively, and carefully prescribe the indicated remedy.
Anna D. Varner, M. D., Wilkinsburg, Pa.: Since I did not hear the paper nor the previous discussion, you will pardon me if I repeat what has already been said. The best possible aid to the indicated remedy in pneumonia is plenty of fresh air. I keep the patients comfortably warm, open wide the windows in the coldest months in winter, and have had the most gratifying results even in very young infants.
J. C. Fahnestock, M. D., Piqua, O.: The author of this paper tells us that pneumonia comes next to the great white plague. He has told us a great many good things in his paper.
We will have to go back to Hahnemann’s time. We ought to have learned a long time ago that we are treating sick patients, and not diseases. We are treating sick individuals suffering from pneumonia. We must take into consideration all the conditions of a patient, who was sick before he had pneumonia. I do not believe any of you have seen a child with pneumonia but who was sick before he had pneumonia. I never have in twenty-five years. I agree with you in thinking of your pathology in pneumonia only as a diagnosis. We want to know the diagnosis. The symptoms will tell you of the pathology and everything that you can know of the patient. If you make a microscopical examination of the urine or the blood that is symptomatology. You will get the whole condition of that individual, and the picture of that individual is the picture that we must take into consideration when we prescribe the remedy. If I myself had pneumonia I would dislike very much to have anyone throw open the windows and doors and have me covered up. I could not stand that when I am well.
The doctor in his paper said something about alcoholics, and that he feared those who were diseased with alcohol, as it were. He had a deranged condition before he took pneumonia. He was very careful to say something about that, but he did not say anything about the other chronic diseases.
I believe that if the indicated homoeopathic remedy is properly applied. pneumonia if seen in the beginning, is not a dangerous disease. I have not lost a patient with pneumonia for years, and I have wondered why others lose them. Possibly they were worse than any cases I have had. They die for them and get well for me, but I use the indicated homoeopathic remedy. I never use stimulants, and I do not use applications of ice, but keep them warm. I do not believe you would want to treat croup by opening up the windows when it is 30 degrees below zero.
I congratulate the doctor upon his most excellent paper.
Dr. Richardson: I would like to tell you of two or three things I do in pneumonia. One is that I almost invariably clear out the intestinal tract the very first thing. You can do so much more with your patient if you clear out the intestinal tract. I have a little oxygen which I use in my pneumonia cases from the beginning – five or ten minutes every two hours I think it aborts it much quicker. Another thing that I do with my babies is to have them lie in the sunshine all the time, and keep them warm. I have seen babies get well in a temperature from 75 to 80, and I have seen them get well in a temperature of 60. I do not know which is better to take. In hospital experience we keep the temperature low, but in my private practice they say that it will surely kill a child, and they get along just as well under homoeopathic treatment in one case as the other.
H. H. Baxter, M. D. Cleveland, O.: The statement was made in the paper and afterwards referred to that pneumonia is almost as fatal as the great white plague. I want to take issue upon that point with the author, but would suggest that you eliminate cases of pneumonia occurring in the extremely aged. If you consider only those in the adult period of life you will find that the percentage of mortality, especially under homoeopathic treatment, is extremely small.
Pneumonia is pneumonia, whether it be broncho-pneumonia or whatever form it may take, whether the patient be an infant, or an old person enfeebled by age, though that makes all the difference in the world. I believe if we could eliminate those cases it would show that under good homoeopathic treatment the mortality would be very small, and very much greater in our favor than it is at present.
I want to suggest another thing, and that is, that the treatment of pneumonia, as well as all other diseases, resolves itself into two phases of treatment – the medical and the hygienic. The management of the patient as to hygienic surroundings, includes good air, good food, cleanliness and all other things that go to make up hygienic conditions. The other phase is that of medication. Of course, the homoeopathic profession has had such an extended treatment of pneumonia that we have settled down to a routine treatment, but this is somewhat misleading to some of the younger members of the profession and they think that the most important thing is the hygienic treatment, but I want to assure them that the medication is the most important part.
I want to emphasize the fact that cold air is not necessarily pure air.


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Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best fumbled the ball away to the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of the game. Best didn't return to the game after the fumble, and the thinking early on was that Jim Schwartz benched him because of the turnover.
As it turns out, Best may have been injured on the play. According to WXYZ's Tom Leyden, trainers were looking into Best's eyes with light. Best stood up for a while after the examination, and after he sat back down the training staff decided to take him to the locker room.
The official word from the Lions is that Best was taken to the locker room for "further observation." Right now that's all we know.
There's no word if Best is injured or not, but based on what Leyden reported it seems like the training staff was checking to see if Best has a concussion. Considering Best has a history of concussions, it would not be good news for him or the Lions if he does in fact have one.

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The Milwaukee Bucks walked into one of the toughest places to play in the NBA on Tuesday, snatched the lead from the Phoenix Suns midway through the fourth quarter and then closed with a flourish to earn a 116-104 victory.
That is not easy to do, but the Bucks made it look easy. That is exactly why they became the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season, as well as the first team to reach to 50 wins this season.
“We just have a good balance on our team,” Bucks guard Jrue Holiday said. “At any given moment, somebody can explode.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo provided his usual scoring with 36 points, while Brook Lopez added 21. The Bucks have won 21 of their past 23 games in an impressive two-month run. The Suns have dropped three straight.
“We just mentioned it in the coaches’ locker room to appreciate this,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “Making the playoffs in this league is hard. You should never take anything for granted.”
“We are good. We are in a good place right now. We got to keep on learning, staying humble,” Antetokounmpo said.
The Suns trailed by nine points at halftime, but cut the deficit to 85-84 heading into the fourth after Devin Booker hit a mid-range jumper at the third-quarter buzzer.
Cam Payne hit back-to-back three-pointers to put the Suns up 90-87, which was their first lead of the second half. The game stayed tight for the next several minutes, but the Bucks took the lead for good when Pat Connaughton hit a corner three for a 100-97 advantage with 6 minutes, 30 seconds remaining.
Antetokounmpo added 11 rebounds and eight assists. Lopez shot 10 of 14 from the field and added 10 rebounds. The Bucks closed the game on a 24-9 run.
Booker led the Suns with 30 points on 13-of-27 shooting. Deandre Ayton had 19 points and eight rebounds, despite playing just 26 minutes because of foul trouble.
Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying on Saturday crashed out of the BWF All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, with South Korea’s Se Young-an denying the world No. 3 Tai a chance at a fourth All England title. In a replay of their semi-final showdown last year, the world No. 2 Se again beat Tai, saving four match points in a thrilling deciding game to prevail 17-21, 21-19, 24-22. Tai won the women’s singles title in Birmingham in 2017, 2018 and 2020. In the three times the two superstars faced each other prior to Saturday, Tai, 22, had only come out on top once, when
ON ANOTHER LEVEL: In a pregame speech, Ohtani urged his teammates ‘to throw away their admiration’ for the US, because they ‘came here to surpass them, to reach the top’ Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout had dreamed of this moment, along with millions of fans throughout Japan and the US: the two biggest stars on the planet, longtime teammates, facing each other at 60 feet, 6 inches, the world title at stake. Of course, the count went full on Tuesday night, and Ohtani got Trout to swing under a slider on the outside corner, sealing Japan’s 3-2 win and their first World Baseball Classic (WBC) title since 2009. “This is the best moment in my life,” Ohtani said through a translator. Ohtani, the two-way star who has captivated fans across two continents, was
With cherry blossoms reaching full bloom in Tokyo, Japanese sports fans erupted in jubilation yesterday, after their compatriots defeated the US to win the World Baseball Classic (WBC). More than a hundred people gathered near Shimbashi Station in the city center to get special newspaper editions celebrating the victory. The scene quickly turned chaotic, with police officers jumping in to help hand out copies. “I am so proud as a Japanese national,” said Yuji Takeno, a 33-year-old company worker who was among those gathered in Shimbashi. “I also play baseball for leisure and it makes me want to work harder, that’s how
Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday said she struggled to understand the “hate” she encountered in the locker room amid strained relations between some players following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The world No. 2 has previously said she has nothing against Ukrainians and felt bad for them as Moscow’s action rages on. Belarus has been a staging area for the invasion, which Moscow calls a “special military operation.” “It was really tough for me because I’ve never faced that much hate in the locker room,” Sabalenka said ahead of the Miami Open. “There are a lot of haters on Instagram when you’re losing


A few more days: Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown that was to take effect at midnight. The House approved a $1.1 trillion spending bill, and the Senate will get a two-day extension of current funding levels to give itself time to approve the House bill.
FEDS SEIZE T-REX
Paleontologist predicament: Imagine spending your entire career searching for something buried somewhere within the Earth – and then the federal government seizes your discovery when you find it. That’s the predicament paleontologist Peter Larson found himself in after he and his team unearthed a nearly complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton in 1990, preserved for some 67 million years in what is now the state of South Dakota.
West Coast hit: A massive storm whacked California and Oregon, killing at least one man and knocking out power in urban areas. Phillip Crosby died when a tree fell on his tent in south Oregon.
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City councillors believe it's worth spending another $150,000 over five years on an ongoing research project to keep pace with the best ways to protect Brantford's drinking water.
The operations and administration committee endorsed a request to keep co-funding a research chair position at the University of Waterloo at the rate of $30,000 per year for five years.
That has been the amount of the city's contribution since it began paying into the research project under the Natural Sciences and Research Council in 1993, chaired by Professor Peter M. Huck. The number of contributors – mostly municipalities and private firms – has grown to 19 over the past 20 years.
“The chair provides expertise on Brantford's water system and activities,” Geoff Rae, the city's general manager of public works, wrote in a report to councillors about the program. “He provides training on issues of importance to the water industry and each year holds a partner information day and strategic planning meetings and numerous seminars with invited speakers.”
Huck also produces a newsletter two to three times per year and a weekly email on important issues relating to research, regulations and news events.
“Information exchange and knowledge transfer are important considerations in an increasingly stringent regulator environment in Ontario,” Rae wrote, “and city staff have benefited from the seminars, training sessions and newsletters.”
Brantford benefits from research into contaminants that could infiltrate the water supply and what filtration processes work best at the Holmedale water treatment plant.
During the next five years, the research will focus on methods to identify sources of potential contaminants, develop risk assessment models and improve bio-filtration. Researchers will also explore the reuse of non-potable municipal water, known as “grey water.”
“We have many challenges in taking raw surface water from the river, a high incidence of upstream spills and the impacts of climate change in 100-year storms that are occurring more often,” Ward 5 Coun. Marguerite Ceschi-Smith said. “It can do nothing but benefit our community to have all the latest information we can get in treating our drinking water to keep it safe for our residents.”
The findings of the research will be presented to Brantford by graduate students who get NSERC scholarships and by their professors. They later will be published in technical journals.
Council is expected to give the request final approval Monday.

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Throughout the next months, the Smithsonian Institution Archives will feature posts related to the Smithsonian and the Civil War in honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
On July 21, 1861, the First Battle of Manassas raged just thirty miles southwest of Washington DC and the Smithsonian Institution Building that housed Secretary Joseph Henry and his family. His eldest daughter, Mary, kept a detailed account of events in the capital during this battle and throughout the Civil War. As the seat of the Union government, and on the boundary of the warring Confederacy, DC stood precariously in the center of conflict. Mary Henry, therefore, had a prominent vantage point from which to view the battle’s developments and encounter its participants.
The march into the First Battle of Manassas began on July 16th. Mary watched the procession of Union soldiers advance into Virginia from a tower in the Smithsonian Building or “Castle.” She knew many men among those soldiers heading to war, and so remarked that she “could not feel patriotic.” Instead, she felt sadness and concern, dreading the bloodshed to come. For the next few days, news was scarce; the newspapers printed only vague reports of “engagements at Bull Run” on July 19th. Mary consoled her friend Fanny, whose beau or relative was in the Union ranks across the Potomac.
Mary was in church on Sunday, July 21st, when she heard of the full-blown battle being fought at Manassas. Other members of her congregation had relatives on the battlefield, and her dear friend Fanny was extremely distraught. Together they stayed at the house of a friend, where at 10 p.m. news came of wounded acquaintances and Mary could hear ambulances rushing through the streets all night.
On the next morning, the doorbell rang while the group was eating breakfast. The door was opened to two soldiers, “bloodstained and dusty.” They brought both the good news that Fanny’s man was well, and the terrible story of the battle. One of the soldiers burst into tears three times during his telling of the tale, so horrible was the battle to recount. Later that morning Mary watched as the remains of the Rhode Island regiment filed back into Washington, describing them as looking weary and exhausted. On July 23rd, a soldier visited the Smithsonian Building to describe the battle to Joseph Henry, and spoke of both the disorganization and inability of the Union army which had caused such devastating losses.
For days after, confusion ruled. Soldiers crowded the streets of DC, tending their wounds and telling their stories. The Union Army was so devastated that its men were dispersed and left on their own without instruction from their commanding officers. On July 29th, a grieving man sought Joseph Henry’s advice on how to go about visiting the battlefield to search for the body of his fallen son. Mary learned details of the battle, but an exact total of casualties, later estimated to be 4,700 killed and wounded, was not available due to the disordered retreat.
Today, on the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas, we appreciate Mary’s records as valuable accounts of wartime Washington, providing a firsthand view of the occurrences. But to Mary herself, the events she witnessed and described were extremely personal and often tragic. In her journal entries on the battle, one of the first of the Civil War, Mary was concerned for close friends who fought and was saddened by the anguish of the returning soldiers.
Three years later, Mary’s journal entries show that she had become accustomed to the war and its consequences. Describing the Confederate Army’s approach to DC in July of 1864, she wrote, “Life has grown sadly cheap within the last few years.” But her account of that early battle provides an intimate glimpse into the lives it affected. More than just a detail of the proceedings of the battle and its aftermath, Mary’s writing offers an understanding of the battle’s impact on those who experienced the distresses of war.
Read this diary entry and others in The Smithsonian Scrapbook from the Smithsonian Institution Archives.

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WWE’s plans for a new NXT show are moving forward as Triple H has started to build a team for it.
Dave Meltzer reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter last month that the WWE executive had been going through the budgets to “try to find a way to implement some type of a show that would get more NXT talent ring time and exposure. They aren’t going to do house shows but they may add something in some form.”
Wrestling Inc reports that Triple H has created a team to oversee the new NXT show. The idea is that it would be a minor league system for NXT, which was what EVOLVE had been doing in recent years before it shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ironically, Gabe Sapolsky, who had been the head booker of EVOLVE, will be leading the team as he has been given several agents and writers to help him get more comfortable with writing television. Sapolsky had been working for WWE NXT before EVOLVE went out of business.
It was noted that Triple H is a big believer in Sapolsky and this is a case of “The Game” giving him the ball. The idea for the show was described as an “NXT for NXT.”
WWE originally thought this would be another promotion to run smaller markets that NXT did before the pandemic, mostly in Florida. The pandemic has changed the way that WWE will tour as they will scale way back on running house shows in the post-pandemic era. Thus, this will be just a television show.
WWE originally planned for the show to launch early next year, but it has been delayed before and was said to likely be pushed back again.


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Monday, June 16, 2008
Mondays are sure rolling around quickly. I probalby won't be designing too much this week. I need to get some page kits that are pre-ordered done, need to cut out some of my designs so I can take a picture of them and then do a layout with some of them. Hope you enjoy this weeks freebie.

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Germany’s soccer team has taken a stand against FIFA during the opening match of 2022 Globalism Cup against Japan on Wednesday. German players covered their mouths during a team photo on Wednesday to show their opposition to FIFA’s refusal to allow rainbow armbands.
Germany has long been vocal about LGBTQ rights, however, FIFA decided to ban players from wearing the “OneLove” armband.
The captains of seven European teams had planned to wear anti-discrimination armbands during the tournament in Qatar as part of a campaign for diversity, but backed off the threat of disciplinary action from football’s governing body, including yellow cards.
The rainbow armbands were seen as a symbolic protest against the laws in Qatar, where homosexuality is prohibited.
“Human rights are not negotiable,” the German Football Association said in a tweet moments after the photos were protested.
This is not a political position. Human rights are non-negotiable.”
Wir wollten mit unserer Kapitänsbinde ein Zeichen setzen für Werte, die wir in der Nationalmannschaft leben: Vielfalt und gegenseitiger Respekt. Geminam mit anderen Nationen laut sein. Es geht dabei nicht um eine politische Botschaft: Menschenrechte sind nicht verhandelbar. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/v9ngfv0ShW– DFB-Team (DFB_Team) November 23, 2022
“Banning the badge is like banning our right to speak,” the federation added.
It was a bold move by the German team as FIFA President Gianni Infantino was on the field for the match and the players were not shy about showing their dissent.
German government spokesman Steffen Heppestreit said earlier in the day in Berlin that Fifa’s decision to ban captains from wearing the “OneLove” armband was “extremely regrettable”.
“LGBTQ rights are non-negotiable,” Hepstreet said at a regular news conference.
German Interior Minister Nancy Weser, who was to attend the match in Doha against Japan, said the FIFA ban was a “huge mistake”.
She told reporters in Qatar that not only should players be allowed, but also fans should be allowed to “openly” display pro-LGBT symbols.
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Rays LHP Blake Snell placed on 10-day IL, will have arthroscopic surgery on elbow
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell has been placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Monday, July 22, due to loose bodies in his left elbow. Dr. Koco Eaton will perform arthroscopic surgery on Monday, July 29 in St. Petersburg to remove the loose bodies. The Rays anticipate that Snell will be ready to return to the club in September.
Snell, 26, is 6-7 with a 4.28 ERA (101-IP, 48-ER) in 20 starts this season, including 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA (22-IP, 4-ER) in his last four starts since June 30. He was named the 2018 American League Cy Young Award winner by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, becoming the second Cy Young winner in club history, following David Price in 2012. He finished the 2018 season at age 25, the youngest Cy Young winner in the AL since Seattle’s Félix Hernández (24) in 2010.
The Rays will make a corresponding move to the active roster before tomorrow’s game in Toronto.
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Yes, this is not a mistake, I am not talking about AI…
Unless artificial intelligence doesn’t completely wipe out the role of human beings, we should still talk about one very important human asset: Emotional Intelligence.
There isn’t a person I know, who has mastered emotional intelligence completely. Most people never really think about EI. Others focus on it too much, so they overreact. To be an emotionally intelligent person is not an easy task at all. This is because EI is more a set of skills than a one single characteristic. You must be empathic, an active listener, self-aware, wise, balanced, self-managed and many things as well.
So, what is EI and why is it important?
The general definition of emotional intelligence is the ability to understand your own and other people’s emotions and to respond to them properly. In general, it is how we handle people and conversations that define our level of emotional intelligence. EI, also called EQ or emotional quotient is believed to be a very important part of one’s success in life. Your career depends greatly on the people you work with and for. Therefore, it is very important to know HOW to interact with them to get your message across.
If you feel you are good at emotional intelligence, then most probably, you are NOT. People who are emotionally intelligent learn and develop their skills set every day. Every new person they meet offers them a new perspective.
That’s also why complete emotional intelligence is almost unattainable. But that’s absolutely fine. The most important thing is not to reach EI, but to strive for it. That goal will make you more balanced as a person. What’s more, it will improve your job performance. Since your career depends mainly on the people that you work with and for, you can benefit greatly if you know how to properly interact with them.
If you think your EQ is high enough, then this article is not for you. But if you want test yourself, then scroll down and answer the following questions…
Are you curious about people?
People with a high EQ like meeting new people and are always curious about the way people live, the culture they come from etc. They will listen to your childhood memories, your fears about the future and your problems at work. They tend to have deep conversations. So, if you end up talking about your feelings to complete strangers, the chances that he/she is an EI master are very high.
How to improve? Make sure you listen actively and more importantly, ask questions. Try to understand the other person’s point of view. At last, our point of view is shaped by past experiences. Therefore, if you get the person to talk about his/her past you will be able to realise the reasons why he/she behaves in the way, he/she does.
Can you read people?
There are people who observe others constantly and, more importantly, they do it unconsciously. They have the amazing ability to spot everything and connect the dots. Even in only one conversation, they are already able to tell something about you.
If you don’t know whether you can read people or not, answer the following question: Can you tell what the person sitting next to you at work does when he/she is nervous? If you can’t answer this question immediately then you should observe them closely.
Do you know your strengths and weaknesses?
This is an ongoing process. You would never fully know your strength
and weaknesses, because you and your personality are constantly developing and changing. However, people still tend to ask this question, especially at job interviews. There is a reason behind that. A person with a high-EQ is aware of the current situation. What’s more, he/she knows what should be done in order to maintain the strengths while working on the weaknesses.
How does one improve? Make a list with your strengths and weaknesses. Make sure you write down an equal number of both. Here you can find few tricks that can help you.
Are you difficult to offend?
If you have a high EQ, you are aware of yourself and not a lot can drive you out of control. Your ‘healthy’ self-confidence creates a very thick skin. That doesn’t mean though that you don’t show your temper once in while or that you are friends with everyone. It’s just that your EI helps you to move on after a conflict. What’s more, you see a conflict not only to prove a point, but also to improve yourself. If you analyse the situation afterwards and you ask yourself the question,’ What did I do wrong and how can I improve?’, then you will discover interesting aspects of your personality.
Do you take criticism well?
No one likes to be criticized. While most people take criticism as a different point of view and have the need to respond immediately, emotionally intelligent people see criticism as something positive. Their self-esteem is enough to control their anger and they can lead a conversation in a constructive way. In that way, they turn criticism into feedback that helps them to learn something new about themselves.
Do you like changes?
Not everyone is open for a change. In fact, most people don’t like change at all. Emotionally intelligent people except change as a normal part of life, they are very flexible and adoptable. Moreover, they can react immediately to stressful situations and less likely to panic and lose control.
Do you relax properly?
EI people know that taking time off is essential. They like to spend time alone and to disconnect. And there is nothing wrong about it.
How does one improve? Learn how to relax properly. Switch off your phone, shut down your laptop, make a cup of tea and enjoy the silence while reading a nice book. If that’s not for you, go skiing, hiking, surfing… whatever can help you to recharge your batteries.

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Marking founder Jonty Harrison’s last event as Director of BEAST, BEASTiary takes its name from a work written by Jonty to celebrate the groups 30th anniversary in 2012. Featuring a wide range of electroacoustic music, both with and without live performers, played over BEAST’s world-famous 96-channel sound system, the weekend includes five
These concerts include a late-night event presented by BEER, a laptop performance in the foyer, as well as a newly commissioned work by PhD student Rosalyn Coull. She, thirteen other postgraduate composers, Scott Wilson and Jonty Harrison welcome guest composers Neal Farwell, Heather Frasch, Lucio Garau, Elainie Lillios, Michael Thompson and John Young, and performers Goska Isphording, Xenia Pestova (currently in Birmingham on a Research Fellowship), Carla Rees and Gregor Riddell for a two-day musical extravaganza.
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Unfelt_Unseen - streams
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Venue: Bramall Music Building
Admission: £10, £6 concessions, £3 students (Weekend ticket: £20, £12 concessions, £6 students). Tickets may be purchased on the door or by using the booking form.

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Outreach a focus of house staff alliance
A diverse group of Vanderbilt residents, fellows and medical students shared why and how they chose to become physicians with more than 200 high school students at four Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) in the spring.
The outreach event, sponsored by the House Staff Diversity and Inclusion Alliance (HSDIA) and the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Social Mission Committee, took place at Nashville’s Maplewood, Cane Ridge, Glencliff and Overton High Schools.
About 30 house staff and medical students participated.
“We wanted to find ways we could impact the Vanderbilt community, within the Medical Center, but also ways we could engage with the community. Our plan was to improve visibility of the medical profession within Metro Nashville Public Schools and find ways to build connections with students with hopes of increasing their interest in pursuing medicine in the future,” said Brandon Esianor, MD, a resident in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and co-chair of the HSDIA.
MNPS, with its large number of diverse students, was ideal for the outreach event, Esianor said.
“Within medicine, there’s a huge gap of representation from the underrepresented minority standpoint. We felt that targeting this subset of students early in the process, we could make some sort of impact in letting them know ‘Hey look, regardless of where you come from, regardless of your backstory, you can be a doctor, and we’re here to show you that and be your champions and cheerleaders. We’re here to motivate you, to show you this is a possibility for you one day in the future.’”
Hassan Fakhoury, a third-year medical student, was instrumental in planning the program.
He said the event was initially supposed to be just the residents, fellows and medical students telling their stories, but feedback from MNPS indicated the students wanted a more hands-on event.
So, it evolved into two sessions — the first, with hands-on activities like suturing, tying knots, and interaction with a 3D anatomy model — and the second, an educational presentation featuring information about medical conditions of a celebrity that are public knowledge from a popular documentary familiar to most of the teenagers.
Volunteers at each site briefly shared their unique “journey to medicine” stories as a means to motivate the students, followed by a question-and-answer session to conclude the event.
“I was shocked by the inquisitive questions they were asking. They were beyond the high school level,” Esianor said.
The feedback from both groups has been positive and affirming, the organizers said. There are plans to expand the event next year since they were only able to visit four high schools, but had interest from 12.
In addition to the HSDIA and the Medical School’s Social Mission committee, the event was made possible by the support of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Graduate Medical Education and the KLS Martin Group, a medical device company that donated eight skulls that students were able to keep at the conclusion of the event, and 3D figures for demonstrations supplied by Cameron Henry, a fourth-year radiology resident.
Fakhoury received a message afterward that one of the Maplewood students at the presentation decided that day to become a family medicine doctor and serve his community because he was motivated by the program.
“That’s what this event is all about — if you impact just one person, the number of people they’re going to go off and impact is endless,” Esianor said. “It makes spending two hours engaging with these students so worthwhile.”
The Vanderbilt group also benefited.
“Medical training is extremely rigorous,” Esianor said. “It’s filled with lots of highs and some lows, unfortunately, but being able to go out and meet with these students and have an impact in a way that’s not necessarily part of our daily routine is refreshing for those of us who participated in the event. We got a lot of fulfillment out of being able to have a positive impact on this community of students.”

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Only at Club Mahindra, Kumbhalgarh do you get to retrace the path of time. Walk along the world’s second longest wall built by the Rajputs. Holidaying like they once must have. In luxurious tents and a heritage resort. Enjoy the view, drown in the comforts and sink into an experience that’s nothing short of rich.
Relishing the Dhani-style thali is truly a wonderful experience. But having your father prepare it for you, is an unforgettable memory. So, unveil this unseen side of your family on holidays. Only at Club Mahindra.

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Discover others: Our assumptions reveal the boundaries of our experience
Part 4 in "Explore Assumptions" series
Years ago, I befriended “Mitchell,” a young Black man who grew up in the American South and moved to Seattle for work. Although Mitchell worked only five blocks away from the International District, the commercial district home to many Asian-owned businesses, he admitted he didn’t know anything about the nearby Asian community. He was curious.
I introduced Mitchell to Korean BBQ and Vietnamese sandwiches and we toured the Wing Luke, a pan-Asian American museum. He described how many African Americans in the South referred to those of Asian ethnicity as “Chinese.” He was surprised by the diversity within the Asian community.
A few months after we met, Mitchell proudly told me that he’d corrected himself after referring to an Asian acquaintance as “Chinese” to another coworker without knowing that to be true. He had said, “I actually don’t know if he’s Chinese.” We both celebrated his ability to recognize his assumption, correct it and demonstrate a willingness to openly admit his mistake.
I didn’t expect Mitchell to be aware of differences among the diverse Asian community. I was impressed that he wanted to learn.
We’ve all made factually incorrect, wrong assumptions. Some of these are socially acceptable while others are not. Assumptions show us the boundaries of what we know or get exposed to. They teach us to become more aware of what else there is to know.
Mitchell became curious about Asians after realizing not all Asians are Chinese.
We make assumptions about what we believe we do and do not know. Below are a variety of assumptions I’ve observed people make about others. Ask yourself if you’ve made these assumptions too.
Assumptions about work that differs from our own
Ask yourself: What do you think about other people’s work?
These are usually socially acceptable assumptions.
Generally, people feel comfortable making assumptions, even negative ones, about other people’s work. Perhaps we feel safe doing this because work is often a professional choice.
One of the objectives of the cross-sector fellowship I created and described in the first essay of this series was to explore why silos across different sectors exist. We spent time understanding the assumptions made about different sectors. Early on in the program, we invited people to write down assumptions they held about people working in other sectors and the assumptions others have about their sector.
Here are some of the negative assumptions and sector stereotypes people shared:
Nonprofit organizations are: always asking for money, inefficient, under-resourced, overworked and underpaid, holier-than-thou, self-righteous.
Government entities are: mediocre, wasteful of resources, slow, bureaucratic, risk averse, job security, politics take priority, and stagnant.
Private/Tech companies are: profit-driven, greedy, arrogant, detached from the community. Also, they lack ethics, scruples, and/or values.
The fellowship started with community interviews that gave fellows an experiential way to examine their assumptions by putting them in direct proximity to those in different fields. Most the fellows appreciated having their assumptions challenged.
One of my favorite anecdotes includes two female fellows who were assigned to interview the local producers of a national beauty pageant.
The two fellows described how they now understood “pageants to be a tool of female empowerment.” They learned the producers were small business owners, not an anonymous corporation.
Before their interview, the fellows wrote down their assumptions. They wrote down things such as “beauty pageants don’t have anything to do with the community ” and “pageants objectify women!” Their negative assumptions are common, even socially acceptable in many circles.
The fellows’ assumptions were debunked when they actually talked to the pageant operators.
Even socially acceptable assumptions should be explored, because “acceptable” is relative.
Assumptions about those we don’t identify with
Ask yourself: Have you ever made an assumption about someone whose race, gender, etc. differed from your own?
It often takes a lot of coaching and modeling to get people to share these assumptions. Sometimes people are only willing to share after others start.
“I assumed a poet was a man because the poem was so violent. Then I discovered the poet was a woman,” one woman said. Assumption: Men are violent, women are not.
“Because this person had a Spanish last name, I assumed he would be Latino. He worked in venture capital, so I also assumed he was going to be fair-skinned. I instead he was very dark-skinned,” said a woman of color. Assumption: venture capitalists are white.
“I thought a colleague was white and I made statements that assumed her whiteness in relation to our work. I found out she was Middle Eastern and was white-presenting,” said a man of color. Assumption: Those who look white identify as white.
I remember when an acquaintance introduced me over email to two tech startup founders. I arranged to meet them at a local café. When I stepped in, I looked around and thought they hadn’t arrived yet. And then two middle-aged Black men approached me and introduced themselves as the startup founders. It was only at that moment that I realized I was looking for someone who was either white, Asian or young. I assumed that’s what tech startup founders look like.
Oftentimes we don’t even realize we have an assumption until we’re confronted with it.
Assumptions about those we identify with
Ask yourself: Have you ever made an assumption about someone who you share a social Identity with?
Sometimes we assume we share experiences with others because of a shared social identity without realizing the nuance within that group. “Social identity” refers to mental, social, or physical characteristics that we identify as having and others also identify us as having. This could include race, gender, sexual orientation.
Assumptions we make about others can be similar to those made about us. When I am not given the gender of a leader, I often assume a leader is a man, even though I’m a female leader. I make the same assumptions about young-looking, Asian women that are made about me. I often assume they are students or early-stage professionals. A Harvard Implicit Bias t confirmed this. I scored a slight bias against women and Asians.
Here are some other examples:
“I assumed an Asian American woman I talked to also had Asian parents, as I do. I tried to joke with her by saying, ‘You know what it’s like to have Asian parents’ only to have her cringe and then later reveal that her parents were white and she was adopted.” Assumption: Individuals and their parents share the same ethnicity.
“I often assume other people are straight. People often assume I’m straight. When I say I’m married, they ask about my husband,” said a lesbian. Assumption: People are heterosexual.
Sharing a social identity doesn’t prevent us from making the same assumptions of others that others outside that community make about us. Even when we are intimately aware of nuances within our own groups, there are still opportunities to be exposed and to learn more.
My point is to explore the assumptions that we have about those in our social identity group, not to try to censor ourselves. Sharing our assumptions is a risk that can sometimes lead to more conversation. I’ve had Asian people joke with me about having Asian parents. It taps into a shared sense of camaraderie.
Learning that we are wrong can make us appreciate the differences even between those we identify with.
Ask yourself: Think about a time you were surprised to learn something. What assumptions did you have that caused you to be surprised?
While we are theoretically aware, there are many things we don’t know. Confronting our assumptions about others makes us aware of what we don’t know. Recognizing them helps us identify what we don’t know and what we can still learn.
Through my friendship with Mitchell, I realized how little I knew about the American South and how many assumptions I had about the people there. We both got to learn from each other.


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Artist Lydia Burris and Emma Overman, explains where fantasy art started and talks about it's future right here in Indianapolis."Conjure" is an exploration of the artist as conjurer; inventing and calling into begin the fantastic denizens of their imaginations and dreams" and is at The Stutz in August.
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An Indianapolis man armed with a gun and barricaded inside a home on the northwest side surrendered to police after chemicals were fired into the house.


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Last week I talked about authenticity. So, who am I, really? Am I gloriously authentic?
The End of Memory
In his book, The End of Memory, theologian Miroslav Volf examines how we truthfully remember wrongs suffered, and why it’s important.
In Chapter Six: Memory, the Exodus, and the Passion; in which he further discusses the results of healed memories, Mr. Volf states that God based Israel’s motivation to follow His commands concerning how to treat slaves and other vulnerable people – fellow Israelites and aliens – on how the Israelites were oppressed as slaves in Egypt, and on how they were delivered. He expected His people to care for others as He cared for them.
Grace expressed in redemption from slavery was Israel’s national identity.
“For the nation to fail to imitate God would not simply be to disregard wise counsel or disobey a moral command but, in a sense, to betray themselves, no less than the redeeming God, by living in contradiction to their true identity” (p 105).
Their true identity. Hmm…
Who am I?
My true identity is also that of one redeemed from slavery; an act of grace undergirds all I truly am.
Sometimes it seems too difficult to do what I’m supposed to do, to do what is right, to follow God’s commands that go against my natural inclinations.
Because that’s who I am, right? I’ve had to admit some ugly realities about myself. I’m selfish and self-centered. I have pet sins I rationalize and to which I too easily fall victim. So, that’s me, right? All that stuff, it’s who I am.
Yes! And no.
I need to be aware of my weaknesses. We’re warned to not become stumbling blocks for others; we also need to avoid our own stumbling blocks. I need to admit when what I’m doing, or saying, or THINKING isn’t God-honoring so I can repent and move on. So I can stop acting in contradiction to my true identity, and be me.
Sin may come naturally, but it no longer defines me. It can only change my appearance when I let it. Who I AM is a daughter of God the King.
Try harder is typically a phrase to avoid when it comes to our walk of faith. It is by grace that I am redeemed. I couldn’t earn it. There is nothing I could ever do to make me worthy of what I received.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t make an effort. In fact, making an effort is the only reasonable response.
When I forget who I am, I make short-sighted choices. I want to feel good, to feel better, now. I’m still living consequences of patterns of sin I thought I was getting away with in the past. It’s a hard truth, but there is no sin we commit that harms only us. I must take responsibility for my choices, my failures, and my health – spiritual, mental, emotional, physical.
Why would I want to live anything less than who I am?
My Broken Brain
I’m learning that mental illness is not the part of me that is less-than. It’s a predisposition, exacerbated by experience. It’s a glitch in my brain.
It’s not sin.
I sin when I don’t do what I should to give my brain the best chance… ouch. I sin when I let my brokenness be bigger than my God. I sin when I don’t let God be strong in my weakness.
Sin can make my depression and anxiety worse, and symptoms of my mental illness tempt me to sin, but mental illness is not sin. (My friend Sara, The Messy Mrs., has a great argument for not calling it mentally ill but mentally different; I’m owning the term mentally ill to fight the stigma in my way, but you should check out what she has to say).
We need to stop comparing ourselves to others. There will always be someone smarter, faster, better-looking, more whatever-attribute-we-value. But it’s not those things God looks at. He looks at our heart.
None of us is inadequate for what God calls us to do. We can’t do it in our own strength, but we’re perfectly designed for what He would have us do.
When we want to be all that we’re created to be, it’s the state of our heart that matters. Do we long for God, or lesser things? Do we pursue holiness or happiness? Do we choose obedience to God or pleasing ourselves?
We all have things that can make us feel less-than when we let them, but we were uniquely created to fulfill God’s purpose. It’s not physical, emotional, or mental differences in betrayal of our true identity, it’s sin.
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This is an updated version of an article I wrote on the 3rd of February, 2020, but as everyone is aware, America is going through turmoil, and much has happened since I originally published the article. I’ve already touched on this subject with my article ‘Would Jesus support Trump?’, but the MAGA crowd is seriously getting out of hand, and their unashamed ignorant bigotry is off the scale. One individual I encountered on Twitter used the slogan ‘Liberty – Guns – Jesus‘, which if you ask me isn’t a normal attitude to life. I don’t ever recall seeing any image of Jesus in a Church, or religious establishment, brandishing a firearm. Thirty six years before Trump’s successful presidential campaign, ‘Ronald Reagan‘ used a similar slogan, ‘Let’s Make America Great Again‘. This time, however, it’s synonymous with bigoted, hate-filled, pro-life, God-fearing, gun-toting hypocrites, who attempt to hide their racism through Bibles verses.
“I predict that in 10 years from now, the Red “Make America Great” Hats will be a symbol of Racism that people avoid in a similar way as they do the Swastika.” – Ed Krassenstein
The MAGA mentality is about putting the alleged belief in ‘Jesus‘, and their obsession with ‘Donald Trump‘ before everything else regardless of the consequences. Jesus was supposed to represent love, but are the hashtags ‘#DrainTheSwamp‘, ‘#BuildTheWall‘, ‘#DemonRats‘, ‘#Libtards‘ and ‘#AmericaFirst‘ representing love? We all know what happened the last time the America First slogan was used, when the resurgence of the ‘Ku Klux Klan‘ emerged during World War I, and twelve years later during a Ku Klux Klan march in New York on ‘Memorial Day‘, a certain ‘Fred C Trump‘ was arrested; who happens to be the father of the 45th President of the United States, a certain Donald Trump. What Fred’s role was is uncertain, but surely it’s brought about some embarrassment from his son, but unless you’re arrested, no one knows who’s behind the mask.
“Most Nazis, KKK members, MAGA minions, and other deplorable racists don’t even know they’re racists, because they don’t know that the malicious lies they believe about other races aren’t actually true.” – Oliver Markus Malloy
I’m not anti-American at all, but I’m vehemently anti-MAGA, and I fail to understand the ‘Great Again‘ suggestion. As far as I’m aware, from America’s Inception, which I covered in my article ‘Inception to Independence’, is tarnished with controversy, from the extermination of the indigenous population, to the slave trade where Africans were abducted, and taken to America to be treated like animals. The Second World War is heavily remembered with America only joining the war because the ‘Japanese‘ attacked the military base at ‘Pearl Harbour‘, and as a reply, they decimated ‘Hiroshima‘ and ‘Nagasaki‘ with atomic weapons, killing hundreds of thousands of innocent people. The U.S army have committed many more atrocities throughout Asia in the ‘Korean War‘, the ‘Vietnam war‘, and in Arab states like ‘Iraq‘ and ‘Afghanistan‘, and the CIA supported ‘Khmer Rouge‘ after they’d committed genocide throughout Cambodia. I recently wrote an article about Donald Trump, and the crimes, the buy outs, and the controversies should have put him in prison, not the White House.
One of the major issues that the MAGA crowd don’t understand is that Trump’s ego is so over-inflated, and he loves himself more than he loves America. They’re under the illusion that everything he’s done, or allegedly done is for the people, when it’s really about him, and how he’ll be remembered as a president. The MAGA crowd don’t realise how much of an international bully America is, and how despised it is by so many countries due to it thinking that it’s ‘Team America: World Police‘. Every time something happens in his favour he takes credit, even when credit isn’t due, and his tribe of Trumpanzees lap it up, often oblivious to what’s going on. I understand political allegiance but many have a cult like mentality, who see the ‘Democrat party‘ as liberal devil worshippers, which in itself is an oxymoron. Just over ten years ago, Donald Trump was a member of the Democrat party, but it seems the MAGA crowd have incredibly short memories, and not very intellectual.
He’s consistently lied, misled, got confused, and made racist comments, which should really leave his majority Christian followers seething, but they love him now more than ever. He’s forever being accused of scandal, he’s been married three times, and allegedly had sexual relations with porn stars, yet supporters of the Republican Party think he’s been chosen by God, and if this is the case, God’s let his standards slip to an all time low!
America is currently under heavy protests for this murder of ‘George Floyd’ by a ‘Minneapolis‘ police officer, ‘Derek Chauvin‘, who knelt on his throat for eight minutes despite repeatedly telling the officer that he couldn’t breathe. George has been arrested for allegedly using a forged $20 in a store, but even if it turned out to be true, he didn’t need to die for it. Trump has not handled the aftermath well at all, and has been accused of inciting violence and ‘Joe Biden‘ suggested that Trump was using the incident to appeal to his supporters.
“serving the passions of his base” – Joe Biden
Washington’s Archbishop ‘Wilton D Gregory‘ has condemned Trump for his heavy handed tactics against peaceful protestors. He accused Trump of a publicity stunt in front of a house of worship, where police used tear gas to disperse protestors so that Trump could have a photo taken with a Bible in his hand. Because the majority of his presidential candidate was voted by white evangelicals which totalled 81%, many religious leaders around the world are saying that he’s using religion as a political weapon.
“the ongoing evil of white supremacy” – Archbishop of Canterbury
America has had an issue with white supremacy since its inception, but the cases of police brutality against ‘African Americans‘ is out of hand, and the world has reacted using the #BlackLivesMatter slogan. I recently watched a documentary about ‘Kalief Browder‘, who was arrested for allegedly stealing a back pack, and was sent to ‘Rikers Island‘ at just ages 16, where he spent three years without trial and the majority of it was in solitary confinement. After he was released without charge, he struggled to live his life as his incarceration affected him mentally and emotionally and sadly he ended up taking his own life. During the documentary it revealed how more often African Americans, and Latino are targeted by the police compared to white people, and after the death of George Floyd this really resonated with me. When this type of thing is a frequent occurrence throughout America, how can the MAGA crowd ignore it, and continue to support Trump, who uses tragedy to further his political career? Instead of building walls, Trump should be building bridges.


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A Review of the Naturepedic Crib Mattress
Barry Cik is an engineer who is involved in the field of environmental engineering. He was unable to find organic crib mattresses that had water-proof properties. Naturepedic is a company that offers mattress that is breathable for children and adults, came out of his search. The company provides organic mattresses and bedding for seniors, children, and adults. The name of the company is a reference to the Cik family, who are all environmentalists. The company’s aim is to provide a safer and healthier environment for all across the globe.
Naturepedic Crib Mattress
Naturepedic crib mattresses have many advantages. They can be used in all cribs. The CPSC has verified that the company’s products are safe and do not contain any questionable materials or chemicals. The company also works to develop their products in a manner that promotes environmental sustainability and quality craftsmanship. It is made from organic cotton which is healthier for your baby’s environment and health than synthetic foam. It is made of non-toxic and waterproof polyethylene which is safe for your baby’s health. Naturepedic mattresses are also made in the USA by Amish craftsmen that are different from other brands.
For a greener baby look into buying a Naturepedic crib mattress. Its components are made from natural materials, and it’s free from toxic chemicals, including perfluorinated and polyurethane. The mattresses are also made with food-grade polyethylene . They are UL/Greenguard Gold certified. A waterproof wool puddle pad is able to be used with a naturepedic mattress. The company is also a member of a variety of environmental advocacy groups such as the Greenguard Certification Program.
Crib Mattress Naturepedic
There are many reasons to pick a Crib Mattress Naturepedic and there are more reasons to go with organic mattresses. They are free of flame retardants, phthalates and other chemicals that are harmful to the health of babies. Organic crib mattresses are favored by many parents who are concerned about the environment impact of their child’s crib mattress. Naturepedic mattresses have been rated as GOTS, MADE SURE, and UL/GREENGUARD Safe.
Organic cotton is free of harmful chemicals. Additionally, the cover is waterproof and stain-resistant. Organic cotton is more healthy than foam or latex mattresses. You can also save more money by purchasing a certified organic cotton mattress. This crib mattress is safe for the environment because it is certified by the Healthy Child Healthy World program.
An innerspring crib mattress which is traditionally made of steel springs, provides a firm support. Naturepedic’s version comes with a border wire made from heavy-duty polyethylene. It is lighter than other lightweight alternatives and has the same durability and strength as innerspring mattresses. The Naturepedic mattress is a fantastic alternative, regardless of if you’re searching for a crib mattress, or a toddler mattress. If you’re worried about the price it is possible to select a Lullaby Earth option. The square corners make it perfect for daybeds and toddler beds. You can even put it in the DaVinci crib with a Lullaby Earth mattress.
Naturepedic Mattress Twin
The Naturepedic Mattress is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional mattresses. It is made of compressed and rolled organic cotton and is a perfect match for strict social and environmental standards. This mattress has been rated as GREENGUARD gold. This means that it has passed the rigorous tests for chemicals and VOCs. The company gets its organic cotton from U.S. farms and meets USDA certification standards. The mattress is natural, waterproof and durable cover that is made out of organic cotton fabric.
The Naturepedic mattress is also made from organic cotton, which is USDA certified organic. Organic cotton is stretch knit and is very breathable. Its waterproof side is constructed from organic cotton fabric with a special LDPE coating that meets the requirements for food contact and is derived from sugarcane. The mattress comes in a roll-pack that makes it easy for storage. It is certified organic and safe for the entire family. This eco-friendly, organic mattress is a delight for both children and parents.
Mattress Naturepedic is a great option to begin your search for an alternative mattress. Their website offers free shipping, and they provide a 90-night risk-free trial period. Naturepedic stands behind its quality, and this is evident in the 20-year warranty. Naturepedic offers free shipping to the United States in addition to a money-back guarantee. The company also provides free installation of its mattresses.
In terms of materials, Naturepedic uses GOTS-certified organic wool batting. Wool has a natural antimicrobial properties, which keeps dust mites from living in your bed. It also has passed the federal flammability test and you don’t have to be concerned about your child being afflicted by allergies. It is also covered with a thin layer GOTS-certified organic cotton that is sourced from Texas. This makes it breathable.
Encased coils offer maximum support and comfort, unlike traditional innersprings. Because they are individually wrapped, Naturepedic mattresses have no need for chemicals or substances that are harmful to your health. The mattress is not made of polyurethane foam. You’ll feel relaxed and refreshed each day, thanks to this mattress. Mattress Naturepedic is an excellent option for those looking for a peaceful night’s rest.
Naturepedic Changing Pad
Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2-Sided Changing Pad is made from 100% food-grade polyethylene that has a non-toxic waterproof coating. It also features an organic cotton filling. The pad also has snap-screws to attach it to a dresser. It can be easily cleaned by wiping it clean with a damp towel. It has snap-screws and child safety buckles that connect it to a dresser.
The cover is water-proof thanks to organic cotton that is GOTS certified. The waterproof layer also helps prevent the growth of bacteria. If you need to wash the pad, you can remove the cover and wash it with a machine. Since it’s 100 organic cotton it is easy to clean. This is a fantastic option for families looking to stay clear of PVC and other vinyl-containing products. Change pads are also simple to clean, so you can toss them in the washing machine.
The Naturepedic Changing Pad was designed to be convenient and secure. It comes with a one-year guarantee and a 30 day money-back guarantee. The company also offers free shipping and returns. The Naturepedic Changing Pad has one disadvantage. It is not a standard-sized pad. It will not fit on most change pad covers, so you’ll have to purchase new ones. This is not just adding to the cost but also eats up resources.
Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress
The Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress is basically the same as the Classic Crib Mattress, but it comes with a cushioned layer of organic cotton. You can also pick between the 252 coil innerspring as well as two-stage dual firmness. The Naturepedic No-Compromise(tm) Lightweight Organic Cotton Crib Mattress pairs the firmness of an innerspring and the softness of luxurious organic cotton batting. It also has waterproof covers and is the most comfortable of the three mattresses.
Naturepedic organic crib mattresses are made of a blend of non-toxic and certified organic materials. The organic cotton filling is procured from USDA-certified suppliers and grown in the United America. The exterior is made from organic cotton and polyethylene that is waterproof fabric. This prevents staining from getting into the mattress. The Naturepedic organic crib mattresses are also GOTS certified. It also is in compliance with the highest safety standards.
The Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress does cost more than other brands. It’s well worth the extra expense, as the materials used are safe and comfortable for infants. Contrary to other crib mattresses, this one will last for a long time. It will never go out of style according to the manufacturer. Despite Naturepedic organic crib mattress being expensive The company guarantees its product with a lifetime warranty.
Naturepedic Changing Pad
If you’re in search of an ideal Changing Pad for your little one you’ve probably come across the Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2 Sided It’s a great choice to parents looking for a pad made from organic cotton fabrics. It comes with organic cotton filling and fabrics, as well as snap-screws that can be used to attach it to your dresser. The surface that is waterproof is non-toxic and is made of 100 percent polyethylene, which is food-grade. It is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
The Naturepedic Changing Pad is constructed out of GOTS certified organic cotton. It has a waterproof surface , as well as snap-screws for easy installation. The pad is also made of food-grade polyethylene and is a part of GREENGUARD(r). It comes with a one-year warranty, free shipping and returns. One of the main drawbacks of Naturepedic Changing Pad is its size. It will not fit on the majority of covers for change pads, so you’ll need to purchase an additional one each time you use it. This can be a waste of money and resources.
The changing Pad for Naturepedic is made of 100 percent polyethylene for the waterproof surface. This is a safer , non-toxic alternative to vinyl and PVC. It also comes with a safety buckle to keep baby safe during diaper changes. The organic cotton used for the pad is naturally biodegradable, breathable and biodegradable, making it perfect for babies with sensitive skin. It also makes use of Air-Core technology to provide firm support.
Naturepedic Mattress Reviews
The Naturepedic Serenade is a latex hybrid mattress that offers great pressure relief. The mattress’s coils and cushion top offer great support, while the latex layer offers a great deal of flexibility. If you’re searching for a latex-latex hybrid mattress take a look at this Naturepedic Serenade review and compare it with other popular models. This article will provide you with the details you need to make an informed purchase.
The company is committed to the environment and all its products have been tested to meet safety standards. Their mattresses are also made in the U.S. with a GOTS organic cotton cover. This cover lets the mattress to breathe, and keeps it cool and comfortable. Listed below are some of the features of the mattress. Explore all options and make the right choice based upon your budget and your requirements.
The Naturepedic Azure mattress is 10” wide while the Arcadia and Elysium are 13″ and 16″ long. Organic cotton covers and fill, which help to make these mattresses environmentally-friendly, ensure a comfortable sleep environment for your child. The Naturepedic 2-in-1 Organic Kids mattress is a excellent choice if you’re worried about the smell of chemicals. It’s made of six layers of organic cotton fabric and is filled with waterproof material on the bottom.