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Guest columnist Kyle Thompson is a policy assistant at the Center for Community Solutions.
As 2022 draws to a close, we find ourselves caught in the routine of annual shopping sprees and anticipated gatherings with loved ones.
On its surface, the holiday season presents itself as a time of cheer and celebration. However, some people experience strong dejection during this time of year.
As the days get darker and the nights get colder, people become isolated from the outside world and each other. In fact, 55 percent of Americans reported struggling with holiday loneliness earlier this year.
This holiday season is an opportunity for Ohioans to learn about services like the 988 Lifeline and engage in conversations with family and friends about mental health.
988 and beyond
988 is a shorter, three-digit Lifeline that provides a wide range of services tailored to mental health, substance use and suicidal crisis. The former suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-8255) will reroute calls to the 988 Lifeline.
988 also has culturally informed resources for marginalized groups, including LGBTQ individuals and neurodivergent , Black or indigenous populations. These resources are beneficial; however, the overall effectiveness of 988 is still limited due to its lack of funding.
Ohio is one of 27 states that lacks legislation to fund and implement 988. This is detrimental to many Ohioans who struggle with mental health and suicidal ideation.
Currently, suicide is the third-leading cause of death for Ohioans ages 10-34 — and this will continue unless decisionmakers work to increase 988′s funding and service capacity.
The 2023-2024 state budget should prioritize funding 988 to increase capacity for vulnerable populations. In the meantime, we should be discussing mental health with our family and friends.
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- Although most multifamily properties are rentals, small single-family properties make up roughly half of the rental housing stock.
- Housing is the largest expense for the majority of low-income households, 70 percent of whom rent. In 2009 there were 10 million extremely low-income renter households, and only 3.6 million units were affordable and available to them.
- Local market nuances — including population change, economic growth, demographics, and regulatory and geographic constraints on new construction — cause significant regional variation in the demand for, and availability of, affordable rental homes.
During his presentation at the White House’s Next Generation Housing Policy Conference, University of Southern California economist Richard Green suggested that rental housing might need to be “rebranded” — that “rent” carries a negative connotation and should be replaced with an alternative term such as “leased housing.” His comment underscores a broader issue about perceptions and misconceptions surrounding rental housing. For example, in policy circles and in the public consciousness, rental housing, and affordable housing in particular, often evokes images of towering multifamily structures, when in fact such projects make up only about one-tenth of the rental housing stock.
Figure 1: Rents by Development Size
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research Tabulations of HUD Residential Finance Survey, 2001
Rental housing is defined by tenure choice, not structure type. Rental housing units are available in a variety of structures, from detached singlefamily homes to large multifamily buildings. Real estate underwriting has driven the definition of “single-family” properties as one- to four-unit buildings and “multifamily” properties as projects of five or more units. Although most multifamily properties are rental housing, small single-family properties make up roughly half of all rental housing. About 30 percent of rental units are a part of developments larger than 50 units, and only 12 percent of rental units are in structures larger than 50 units. Cumulatively, single-family properties (1 to 4 units) and small rental properties (5 to 49 units) account for nearly 70 percent of all rental units. Therefore, policies tailored to massive multifamily developments will affect only a portion of the rental stock.
In the same way that rental housing is conflated with multifamily housing, affordable housing is frequently assumed to be subsidized housing. Although many of the most affordable rental units are subsidized, most units that are affordable to a household earning 50 percent of the area median income (AMI) are not subsidized. Precise measurement of rental assistance in census data is difficult, but evidence from the American Housing Survey suggests that, of the 17 million rental units affordable to households at 50 percent of AMI, only about 5 million units, or approximately 30 percent, are subsidized. In urban areas, this unassisted affordable stock tends to be older, smaller properties located in low-income neighborhoods that are typically owned and operated by “mom and pop” landlords. For years federal housing policy largely ignored small property operators in favor of larger, more standardized multifamily assets, so local community development financial institutions and bank consortia have stepped in to provide affordable financing for these vital affordable units. (Bank consortia are described in the next article.) These small properties have lower median rents and higher shares of affordable units than larger buildings (fig. 1), making them a critical source of adequate, affordable units to low-income renters who do not receive rental assistance. Because of their age and location, these buildings operate at modest rents, which benefit low-income tenants but jeopardize the long-term financial viability of the properties, and their accumulating unmet maintenance needs eventually result in high loss rates.1 Preserving these structures is an important element of a broader strategy to ensure quality, affordable rental homes for lowincome Americans, but it is not a substitute for basic rental assistance.
Single-family homes represent a significant portion of the rental housing stock.
More than 70 percent of HUD’s budget is devoted to some form of rental housing assistance. This assistance prevents homelessness, ensures safe and decent housing, and enables the poor to move to high-opportunity neighborhoods by easing the burden of high housing costs. Rental housing affordability is the most widespread and measurable housing problem that HUD programs address.
No consensus exists on how best to measure rental housing affordability, but the approach that many government officials, researchers, advocates, mortgage lenders, and property managers have adopted has been to gauge affordability based on rent-to-income ratios.2 This method is useful because it aligns with HUD program eligibility rules and allows for relatively easy historical comparisons.
For the past several decades, the affordability “standard” against which a unit is judged has been whether gross rents account for less than 30 percent of the tenant’s monthly income. HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research has developed and refined various measures to capture rental housing affordability need. One measure is worst case housing needs, which consists of very low-income renters (those earning less than 50 percent of AMI) who do not receive assistance and who pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing or live in severely inadequate housing, or both. In 2009 the recession drove worst case housing needs to nearly 7.1 million households, the highest level on record in both absolute and percentage terms (fig. 2).3
Another metric, which more directly takes into account the availability of the rental stock, is the difference between the numbers of low-income renters and units affordable to those renters. For instance, in 2009 there were 10 million extremely low-income renter households (those earning less than 30 percent of AMI) and just 6.2 million units that were affordable to those households if they were paying no more than 30 percent of their income for housing. Adding the dimension of availability, which addresses how higher-income households might outcompete low-income tenants for cheap units, just 3.6 million affordable and available units existed, or just 36 per 100 extremely low-income renters.4 This gap narrows some for very low-income renters at about 68 affordable and available units per 100 very low-income renters.
Figure 2: Worst Case Housing Needs: 1987–2009
Severe problems = Paying more than 50% of income for housing, or in severly inadequate housing, or both. Source: American Housing Survey, 1987–2009
Because housing markets are inherently local, describing rental housing affordability at the national level misses important local nuances. Some markets have significant regulatory and geographic constraints to new construction, whereas others are relatively unconstrained. Demand for rental housing also varies dramatically depending on the location’s employment growth, immigration, housing prices, and demographics. These factors create frictions in housing markets that often exacerbate rental affordability stresses.
Figure 3 shows how these affordability stresses differ across markets. Renters at 30 percent of AMI face housing cost burdens in nearly every market. Very low-income renters at 50 percent of AMI have few options in high-demand, supply-constrained markets such as Los Angeles and New York, where there are fewer than 50 affordable and available units per 100 renters even at 50 percent of AMI. Markets that have excess housing because of significant population loss, such as Detroit, Buffalo, and Cleveland, are far more affordable for low-income renters above the poverty line, with more than 100 affordable and available units per 100 very low-income renters. These markets have high vacancy rates even in more affordable units (those renting at 50 percent of AMI).5 Federal housing policy should promote market-sensitive investments with the appropriate mix of rehabilitation activity and new construction so that rental housing policy facilitates balanced, stable markets.
Figure 3: Affordable and Available Units Per 100 Renters
Rental housing policy is of great interest to social policymakers because it is, at its core, low-income housing policy. Nearly 70 percent of the country’s poor live in rental housing, and housing is the single largest expense for nearly all of them. High housing costs reduce discretionary income, create housing instability that can lead to homelessness, and deter households from locating in neighborhoods of opportunity. In the HUD-funded Abt Associates study Effects of Housing Vouchers on Welfare Families, the most rigorous research to date on the effects of rental assistance, providing rental assistance to poor families is shown to reduce street homelessness and doubling up and to move families to less-segregated neighborhoods with reduced poverty, unemployment, and number of people receiving public assistance.6 Housing assistance remains an attractive vehicle to improve the material well-being of the poor because housing is such a sizeable expense. However, although evidence is somewhat mixed, rental housing assistance receipt has been shown to have a modest negative earnings effect, which typically dissipates over time. In contrast, other income supports, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), have positive employment effects.7 Whether cash transfers such as the EITC are a complement or substitute for rental assistance is part of a broader debate about how to best assist poor households.
- William Apgar and Shekar Narasimhan. 2006. “Enhancing Access to Capital for Smaller Unsubsidized Multifamily Rental Properties.” Prepared for the Revisiting Rental Housing: A National Policy Summit, Cambridge, MA.
- Some academics have criticized this approach, offering alternatives based on the divergence of price and marginal cost or residual income (assessing affordability change based on changes in real income after housing expenses).
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research. 2011. Worst Cast Housing Needs 2009: A Report to Congress.
- Unpublished tabulations of 2009 American Housing Survey data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research.
- Unpublished tabulations of 2009 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research. 2006. Effects of Housing Vouchers on Welfare Families.
- Ibid; Brian A. Jacob and Jens Ludwig. 2008. “The Effects of Housing Assistance on Labor Supply: Evidence from a Voucher Lottery,” Working Paper 14570, National Bureau of Economic Research; Deven Carlson, Robert Haveman, Tom Kaplan, and Barbara Wolfe. 2009. “Long-Term Effects of Public Low-Income Housing Vouchers on Labor Market Outcomes,” Discussion Paper 1363-09, Institute for Research on Poverty.
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This recipe is another challenge from “Will it Buffalo?”. I think we can safely say that enchiladas DO buffalo. Whole wheat tortillas, a couple pounds of vegetables, and beans make this into a meal you can enjoy much more often than wings (or that mac and cheese mentioned above…).
Vegetarian Buffalo Enchiladas
The filling here (as with any enchiladas) is very flexible. You could use a mix of different vegetables (zucchini and cauliflower would be nice), and even throw in some chicken for a non-veg version. The pan I used in the photo is bigger than 9″ x 13″, so I snuck a couple extra along the side and cooked the others in a loaf pan. It made for an awkward split, which is why I recommend a 9″ x 13″ and 9″ x 9″ below.
- 1 summer squash (mine was about 12 oz)
- 2 small heads of broccoli (mine were 20 oz together)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 15.5-oz can chickpeas, draining and rinsed
- 1/2 a large red onion (about 1 cup chopped), plus a bit extra for garnish if you please
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
- 12 whole wheat tortillas
- 6 oz shredded Monterrey jack cheese
- 6 oz crumbled bleu cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 425F. Chop the summer squash and broccoli into small pieces (about the size of a chickpea). Toss in the olive oil, garlic powder, and salt, then spread on two baking sheets. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss. Roast for 5-10 minutes more until they start to brown. Allow to cool slightly before putting in a large mixing bowl.
While the squash and broccoli are roasting, saute the red onion until soft in the remaining teaspoon of olive oil (about 10 minutes over medium heat). When the onion is done, add it to the same bowl as the broccoli and squash. Add the chickpeas as well and mix to combine.
Reduce oven heat to 350F.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Continue cooking for 5 minutes while whisking continually. Slowly add the stock and whisk to incorporate in between additions. When all the stock is added, cook for 5 minutes longer to thicken slightly (it should be able to coat the back of a spoon). Add the hot sauce and stir to combine. Taste, and add more hot sauce if you like.
Set up your enchilada rolling station with the tortillas, a large plate or pie dish the sauce coating the bottom, a cutting board, and a 9″ x 13″ pan plus a 9″ x 9″ pan. Spoon enough enchilada sauce onto both pans to coat the bottom. Dip the tortillas into the sauce so it coats both sides, then let the excess drip off. Place the tortilla on the cutting board, then put a heaping 1/2 cup of filling into the middle. Roll the tortilla up, and then place it along the short side of the baking dish. Continue until all the tortillas are filled.
Top the rolled enchiladas with any remaining buffalo sauce, then cover evenly with the Monterrey jack cheese and the bleu cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is completely melted. Garnish with minced red onion and parsley, plus a couple extra dashes of hot sauce, and serve.

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The mountains of Gardez rose on either side, glowing green through the night sight, as the RAF Chinook banked low, 50 feet from the valley floor, in an attempt to avoid surface-to-air missiles. The gunner at the open tailgate leant over his GPMG machine-gun to peer down. The marines on board checked their SA-80 rifles.
This, one of the most hostile landscapes in the world, is where the latest battles of the Afghan war are being fought out. The deep caves and man-made bunkers hewn from the rocks are strongholds from which the Taliban and al-Qa'ida are still defying the might of the United States.
The Chinook's flight on Wednesday night was to train the pilots, one of them a woman, for missions to deploy Royal Marines to take on those targets. The tempo at Bagram airbase, headquarters for US and British military operations, is quickening by the day, and expectation is widespread that operations will begin next week.
Donald Rumsfeld, the US Defence Secretary, is due to arrive in Afghanistan today, on what has been described as a visit on the eve of the final phase of this war. He will meet the interim Afghan Prime Minister, Hamid Karzai, and the warlord Ismail Khan, who controls western Afghanistan and is seen by the Americans as dangerously reliant on Iran. Then Mr Rumsfeld moves on to Islamabad to meet General Pervez Musharraf, after news broke that US-led special forces were engaged in a "secret war" inside Pakistan.
The revelation has come at a difficult time for the Pakistani leader, who is seeking a five-year extension to the power he obtained in a coup against an elected government. General Musharraf'ssupport for the West's Afghan war has become the focal point for the opposition in a referendum on his rule due to be held on Tuesday.
According to military sources, Mr Rumsfeld will tell General Musharraf that the allies want to continue hunting guerrillas who have taken refuge across Afghanistan's border with his country.
British involvement will remain limited, because the Government is less willing than Washington to see such pressure put on General Musharraf, according to diplomatic sources. The Royal Marines will, however, be in action in the north-east and south-east of Afghanistan, and the Chinook flights will soon be in earnest.
Two Chinooks from 27 Squadron took part in Wednesday's exercise, as is normal during operations, in case one gets shot down. After a brief stop at Kabul airport, where a patrol of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was attacked recently, they swept around through Paktia and Paktika provinces.
There are five Chinooks at Bagram. Each will carry up to 30 marines into the combat zone. The helicopters will fly fast and low, to give enemy forces less time to launch missile attacks, although this does make them vulnerable to small arms fire.
Around 200 Chinooks were shot down during the Vietnam War. Those in Afghanistan now are of the same design used then, although the engine and instrumentation have been updated.Reuse content


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WWild Coast cattle can look fierce when you come across them on the beach. But do not fear – they mostly come to relax and chew the cud in peace. They're wonderful photographic subjects, with their long horns and the faraway look in their eyes.
You’re doing the 14km “slackpack” hike from Morgan Bay to Trennery’s, you’re slightly out of shape, more than a little tired and suddenly you’re in the middle of a crazy Wild Coast cattle drive! An authentic South African experience.
Some look like pure-bred Nguni cows, others are more cross-bred and feral, but the world-famous Xhosa beach cattle all bear great sets of horns. And they pass you on the soft sands like dignified painted warriors on a seaside jaunt.

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Cruiser baseball drops season opener, 7-5
Despite coming back from a five-run deficit in the fifth, the Cruisers fell 7-5 to the Fife Trojans in a time-shortened six-inning game last week.
Senior Blain Hanly got the nod for the Cruisers' opening day start.
The Trojans struck first when Connor Nixon drove in two in the first inning to take a 2-0 lead.
Eatonville answered back in the bottom of the first when Hanly doubled to left center field to score Brandon Storm and Jakob Lucht.
With the game tied at 2, the Trojans broke things open in the fourth inning when they took advantage of a couple of hit batters, a walk, a base hit and an error and scored four runs to take a 6-2 lead. They added one more run in the fifth inning to extend their lead to 7-2.
The Cruisers tried and clawed their way back in the game when Daly Curtis drew a bases-loaded walk, and then Skylar Sarpy drove in two more runs with a hard-hit ball to right field to cut the Trojan lead to two at 7-5.
In the final inning, Lucht hit a double that sent the tying run to the plate, but Fife's Braden Bedell got Blain Hanly to ground out to end the game.
Ashton Meyer, who came on in relief in the third inning, was credited with the loss for the Cruisers.
Offensively, Eatonville scored their five runs on five hits and two errors.
Lucht went 2-4 with a single and a double and scored a run. Hanly was 1-2 with a double and was hit by a pitch twice, drove in a run and scored, as well. Sarpy drove in two runs with a single. Payton Hanly went 0-2 with a walk and drove in a run on a ground-out and also scored a run himself. Meyer went 1-3 with a single and a run scored.
The Cruisers look to bounce back when they host the Orting Cardinals in a non-league affair at 4 p.m. Friday.

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Cellulases from a mutant (cellulase higher producer) obtained by UV treatment, Aspergillus niger UC were fractionated into Avicel hydrolyzing cellulase (Avicelase), carboxymethyl-cellulase (CMCase) and β-glucosidase by DEAE-Sepharose CL-6B column chromatography. Avicelase and CMCase were further purified by a multistep procedure involving Amberlite CG-50 and Sephadex G-100. Purification of β-glucosidase was carried out in three steps: by Sephadex G-100 followed by Amberlite CG-50 and Concanavalin A-Sepharose. All purified enzymes were homogeneous as judged by SDS polyacrylamide slab gel electrophoresis. The activities of both Avicelase and CMCase were optimum at pH 4.5 and 40-50°C. Avicelase was stable in the pH range 5.0 to 6.5 at temperatures below 50°C, while CMCase was stable in the pH range 4.0 to 7.0 at temperatures below 60°C. The molecular weights of Avicelase, CMCase and β-glucosidase were estimated to be 80, 000, 32, 000 and 120, 000, respectively. A strong synergistic action was shown by the combination of Avicelase along with CMCase and β-glucosidase.
Purified Avicelase and CMCase from a mutant Aspergillus niger UC hydrolyzed cellotetraose, and cellohexaose releasing glucose, cellobiose and cellotriose. The enzymes showed a straight line slope (1/ηsp/reducing sugar) with a roughly 45° angle in the relationship between the decrease in viscosity and the increase in the reducing sugar from CM-cellulose. The enzymes also hydrolyzed 4-methylumbelliferyl (MU) trisaccharide and 4-MU disaccharide at a different rate. We obtained no evidence that this cellulase is an exo-type one so far named cellobiohydrolase (CBH) as the systematic nomenclature.
Three strains of sulfate-reducing bacteria utilizing H2 as the electron donor of sulfate reduction were isolated from anaerobic digester slurry of municipal sewage sludge. The isolates were Gram-negative, non-spore- forming, motile, curved rods with a single polar flagellum. Cytochrome c3 and desulfoviridin were present. The DNA base compositions (mol% Three strains of sulfate-reducing bacteria utilizing H2 as the electron donor of sulfate reduction were isolated from anaerobic digester slurry of municipal sewage sludge. The isolates were Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, motile, curved rods with a single polar flagellum. Cytochrome c3 and desulfoviridin were present. The DNA base compositions (mol%G+C) were 59.6±0.7). The isolates used H2, formate, lactate, pyruvate, fumarate, malate, alcohols and amino acids as the electron donor for sulfate reduction. Alcohols were oxidized to corresponding monocarboxylates, and other organic compounds were to acetate. Sulfate, Three strains of sulfate-reducing bacteria utilizing H2 as the electron donor of sulfate reduction were isolated from anaerobic digester slurry of municipal sewage sludge. The isolates were Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, motile, curved rods with a single polar flagellum. Cytochrome c3 and desulfoviridin were present. The DNA base compositions (mol% G+C) were 59.6±0.7. The isolates used H2, formate, lactate, pyruvate, fumarate, malate, alcohols and amino acids as the electron donor for sulfate reduction. Alcohols were oxidized to corresponding monocarboxylates, and other organic compounds were to acetate. Sulfate, sulfite and thiosulfate, but not nitrate, were used as the electron acceptor and reduced to sulfide. The isolates grew with pyruvate, fumarate, or malate as the energy source in the absence of oxidized sulfur compounds. yruvate was oxidized to acetate with the production of formate and H2. Fumarate and malate were oxidized to acetate, and the oxidation was coupled with the reduction of fumarate or malate to succinate. From the morphological and physiological properties, the isolates were considered to belong to a Desulfovibrio sp. In association with Methanobacteriumformicicum as a hydrogen-consuming partner, one of the isolates could also grow in the absence of oxidized sulfur compounds by utilizing organic substrates other than pyruvate, malate and fumarate. In the coculture of the isolate and the methanogen, all the organic compounds other than malate and fumarate, which could serve as the electron donor for sulfate reduction in the pure culture of isolates, were syntrophically oxidized with the production of methane. These results indicate that the isolates of sulfate-reducing bacteria can play a role as a syntrophic degrader of a wide range of organic compounds in the methanogenic sewage sludge devoid of sulfate.
Aerobic bacteriochlorophyll (BChl) a-containing bacteria (designated as strains NS89, NS102, and NS130) were isolated from soil samples in Japan and their taxonomic characteristics were investigated. These strains were obligately aerobic, Gram-negative, and non-motile cocci, and formed irregular colonies on agar media. The strains could not utilize methanol as a sole carbon and energy source and sulfate as a sole sulfur source. Strain NS130 required divalent cations (Ca2+ or Mg2+) for growth in liquid culture. The cations were not necessary for the growth of strains NS89 and NS102 in liquid culture, however, the cations promoted growth. Light stimulated the growth of strains NS89 and NS 102, but not the growth of strain NS130. The absorption spectra of membrane fractions of strains NS89 and NS102 had a large peak at 856 nm that was derived from BChl a, while the spectrum of strain NS130 had a large peak at 872nm. Membrane fractions of the three strains showed photochemical activity. The guanine plus cytosine contents of DNA of strains NS89, NS102, and NS130 were 70.3, 71.0, and 70.5mol%, respectively. The ubiquinone system of the strains was Q-10, and the major cellular fatty acid was octadecenoic acid (C18:1) (57-68%). The three strains contained 2-hydroxy and 3-hydroxy fatty acids, and 2-hydroxy-octadecenoic acid (2-OH C18:1) was 11-12%.
The nucleotide sequence of the whole gerK spore germination locus of Bacillus subtilis has been determined by sequencing the remaining first and third genes of the locus. The gerK locus contained three open reading frames capable of encoding polypeptides of 546, 407 and 373 amino acids. Each predicted gene product had homologues in the gerA and gerB operon, but the gene order was different from that of gerA and gerB. Sequences regarded as -10 and -35 promoter sequences for the sigma-G type RNA polymerase was found upstream of the first gene suggesting that the gerK also is an operon expressed specifically in the forespore during sporulation. All three genes were suggested to be essential for spore germination in response to glucose.
evgS and evgA located at 51min on the Escherichia coli chromosome were previously found as a new two-component system, which is highly homologous to bvgS and bvgA in Bordetella pertussis. In this study, the putative phosphorylation and phospho-transferred sites of EvgS and EvgA, respectively, were changed using modified primers during PCR amplification of their structural genes, and their functions were analyzed in vivo. The ompC expression was induced in a ΔenvZ E. coli in the presence of pSK-001, which contains evgS and evgA, but was not changed in the presence of pKM18 (evgS721Arg) or pKM12 (evgA52Ala). Moreover, phosphotransfer from phosphorylated EvgS to EvgA was observed in vitro using the membrane fraction containing EvgS and His-tagged EvgA. These results suggested that the signal transduction via EvgS and EvgA involves the previously reported phosphorelay in the two-component system via BvgS and BvgA.
A trypsin-like serine proteinase was found in a plasma membrane fraction from the plasmodia of Physarum polycephalum. It was solubilized from the plasma membrane fraction with 1% (w/v) Triton X-100 and purified by a series of column chromatographic steps followed by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE). The molecular mass of the enzyme was estimated to be 130kDa by SDS-PAGE under non-reducing conditions. This enzyme exhibited maximal activity at pH 9 and at 35°C with the substrate Boc-Phe-Ser-Arg-MCA, and was sensitive to various serine proteinase inhibitors and trypsin inhibitors. The enzyme was significantly labeled with [3H]diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP); however, a clear decrease in the amount of the enzyme bound-[3H]DFP was observed in the presence of p-nitrophenyl-p′-guanidinobenzoate (NPGB), an active site titrant for trypsin. The activity was completely inhibited in the presence of EDTA or EGTA, but the metal-depleted enzyme was reactivated by the addition of Ca2+ Moreover, this enzyme was capable of cleaving several synthetic peptides at the carboxyl side of arginine, but did not work on synthetic substrates for chymotrypsin, elastase and aminopeptidase. The enzyme showed an affinity to Con A, indicating that it contains a carbohydrate moiety. Inhibition of the activity by a serine proteinase inhibitor resulted in cessation of the DNA synthesis in growing plasmodia without loss of the protein synthesis. Thus, this trypsin-like serine proteinase may have a regulatory role in the growth and development of the slime mould.

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Cleveland Nonprofit Draws Artists with a Focus on Stability
While the idea of artist housing can evoke images of live-work apartments for emerging artists with no dependents, the reality of artist housing in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood defies that stereotype. The rail yards in Collinwood were once a major employer and a hub for shipping between Chicago and New York. Proximity to the train attracted manufacturers, and proximity to jobs attracted workers to live in the neighborhood. At the northern end of the neighborhood sat Euclid Beach Park, an iconic lakeside amusement park that closed in 1969. As the city’s economy began to struggle and the global economy changed, the neighborhood’s built environment—housing, the commercial corridor, and manufacturing facilities—needed to be repositioned.
Northeast Shores Development Corporation, a nonprofit community development corporation in the area, mapped the neighborhood’s assets and realized that, in addition to recreational opportunities on Lake Erie, Collinwood was home to many artists. But the artists who lived in Collinwood were often working parents in their 50s seeking stability rather than a live-work loft. Many had relocated to the area after no longer being able to afford to live in one of Cleveland’s suburbs. “Because a large number of them had already been displaced from—priced out of—another Cleveland neighborhood, it was critical that if we attracted additional artists that we make sure they could own their own space,” says Brian Friedman, executive director of Northeast Shores.
An Emphasis on Stability and Assets
Northeast Shores does not limit access to their housing to artists. As the affordable cost of living in Collinwood attracted artists organically, the presence of a growing arts community—including an anchor music venue—and an emphasis on low-cost homeownership continues to attract artists.
Like many Cleveland neighborhoods, foreclosed single-family homes dot the area. In Collinwood, many foreclosed properties have had their metals stripped but are otherwise in decent condition. Northeast Shores sells these properties for $8,500 with a requirement that the buyer rehab the property within six months. For a light-touch rehab, the added expenses are typically $30,000 to $40,000. For vacant properties in worse condition, it is common to spend more acquiring and rehabbing a property than its market value. In these cases, Northeast Shores takes on the rehab and sells the property at a loss—subsidizing the difference with public and private funds.
“We are not using artists in this neighborhood as a bridge to gentrification or to higher-income individuals. Artists that come here can own their space—whether it is commercial, residential, or mixed-use,” says Friedman. “Their landlord is never going to give them a massive rent increase that they can’t handle.”
To address the need for asset building among renters in the community, Northeast Shores recently adopted the Cornerstone Corporation for Shared Equity’s rental equity model. An evaluation of the approach, which was first implemented in Cincinnati, found benefits to both participants and the broader community. In exchange for on-time rental payments, participation in resident association meetings, and handling some aspects of property upkeep, renters can receive up to $4,200 at the end of five years. Considering home prices in the area and the gradual paying of a mortgage, renters in the program amass more equity over five years than a new owner in the area would.
Taking Pride in the Community
Northeast Shores has a vision for Collinwood and regularly assesses neighborhood attitudes to see if the organization is achieving its vision. About 87 percent of residents agree that the neighborhood is affordable, so the organization is not prioritizing programs that expand affordability. However, just 42 percent agree that the neighborhood is a good place to raise kids—up from 25 percent six years ago. To move the dial, Northeast Shores opened a charter school and started efforts at preschool and high school engagement. “We are seeing a shift in people’s perceptions but still have room to go,” says Friedman.
Community change is often difficult, but Collinwood makes it look easy. Community pride is up around 20 percentage points over the past six years. Asset mapping has been a key to the community’s success, as has regular tracking of progress against a vision.
Is the Collinwood community changing for the better? Seventy-one percent say yes.


Install whole house water filter outside
Yes! a whole house water filtration or a water softener can be installed outside, except you will have a whole range of concerns to think about. When you install your water filtration system or the best water softener outside, you are leaving your water purification system exposed to so many elements outside instead of installing that water softener in a well-secured room, away from all elements that may impact the longevity of the water filter system lifespan.
Regardless of evidence that most water softeners and filters are able to withstand challenging outdoor weather changes when they are installed outside, there’s no secret that the combination of sun, wind, and rain is also not conducive to long term benefits of such a huge investment in your whole water filtration system.
This is why it is highly recommended that if you are installing a water filter or whole house water softener protecting it from the potential exposure to elements as much as possible is a no brainer.
Does a whole house filter go before or after water softener?
The whole-house filtration system is often confused and the main question is if they should go before or after softener? The main goal for varying water filtration configuration is to maximize the water flow first then worry about the rest further down the water filtration diagram.
Now, if your goal is to enjoy a full flow for the softener to backwash the water, you possibly need to pay attention to the water filtration diagram and follow that system layout.
In short, there is no chlorine in well water, therefore the need for it before the softener to protect it is not required(only optional) The one thing you really want the most is a simple cartridge sediment filter which will handle pretty much anything you can throw at it.
The other thing you want to make sure you got it right is how much will it cost for you to install a wholes house water filter system. While there are numerous ways to make savings when installing water filtration systems, most homeowners do little to understand what sort of sediments they would be removed from the water and focus more on the having a water filtration system installed just for the sake of peace of mind.
How much does it cost to install a whole house water filtration system?
Here’s how much it costs to install a whole house water filter: $750 TO $3500 PLUS if you leave in a Boise Home while the rest of the country is not that much far apart. The cost of a whole house water filter installation in Boise ranges from $750 to $3500+ on average, you will also find that the majority of homeowners actually end up paying an average cost of $1,875.
With that said the key factor that will influence your particular bill as it is dependant on the following factors: The type of water filter you need.
Can a whole house water filter replace a water softener?
Yes! In fact, there are many reasons to believe that water Filtration systems actually Work Harder than water Softener systems. Nonetheless, both are useful water conditioning systems to have in your home.
It takes one to understand what a water softener does and their limitations for you to figure out how different these two water filtration systems.
In short, water softeners employ ancient water softening technique which has been perfected with modern technology water purification systems to remove water bone compounds like ions that usually cause the water to be hard. The compounds removed with a water softener machine also includes Calcium and Magnesium ions.
So, if your goal for looking into a water filtration system is to remove Iron ions from your whole house water system, actually what you need is the best water softening machine. With that best water softener unit, now you can enjoy softened water supply when the unit is connected directly to the water supply.
On the other hand, installing a high-quality water filter to your whole house water supply system actually does more than the removal of the unwanted compounds like calcium from your home drinking water supply.
When you install a whole house water filtration system to your home, all of your water supply, including the water you drink is run through a whole house water filter system. With that system in place, your family will be getting clean pure water that is safe for drinking, free from pathogens and all known harmful contaminants like chlorine, chloramines, harmful VOCs, and more.
Are whole house water filters worth it?
Yes! the whole house water filters are worth it as they remove water sediments, filter out minerals like sodium and magnesium as well as waterborne pathogens, it’s absolutely worth t! There is no way you want to take chances and expose your family from pathogens or VOC’s when you could use a simple investment like a whole house water filtration system.


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Designed to be played on both Android and iOS devices, Pokémon Duel invites gamers to go on a colorful trip to an island, where Pokémon competitions are hot. However, instead of using your Pokémon one-on-one, you’ll use Pokémon figurines on a board. You’ll have to move carefully in this turn-based board game battler. Each Pokémon can move certain spaces. When confronting an enemy Pokémon, the battle system chooses which attack is stronger. The winner advances, and the loser goes to the Pokémon Center. Upgrade your Pokémon, reach the opponent’s side, and it’s a clear victory for you.
Pokémon Duel brings great looking 3D graphics with board gameplay that’s incredibly simple to pick-up yet provides a solid strategy, with a ton of players worldwide aiming to be the Pokémon Figurine Champion, so you’ll enjoy this online board game battler.
One of the strongest burden this game pins on players is unable to control server problems as the game constantly checks if you’re online, which severely hampers battles and navigating through the and if not, it kicks you right out.
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Pokémon Duel is a strategy board game that uses Pokémon figures. Build a deck with your favorite figures and then leap into a League Match! Compete with players from around the world for a chance to enter the top League rankings in League Matches. You'll fight your rivals in real time! Win duels, get all kinds of cool figures and items, and make your deck stronger!
The rules are simple! The object is to be the first player to get one of your figures to your opponent's goal. How will you get to the goal? You'll need to carefully choose your route! In duels, you and your opponent take turns moving your figures. Set up a strategic formation and attack your opponent, or simply block their path—it's all about tactics! Plan your strategy and defeat your opponents in this game of cat and mouse!
In duels, your deck is composed of 6 Pokémon figures. There are all kinds of figures, each with different moves and abilities. Keep this in mind as you build your own custom deck!
Make use of your custom deck and the AI! The AI is a reliable ally who will determine good moves and take your turn for you. Make full use of the AI and crush your opponents!
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Deposited at the North Pole in April 2002, the pack ice will take me to north-east Greenland. The speed of movement will depend on the wind conditions and the state of the ice: it can vary between 5 and 20 km per day.
After 3 months of sailing with the drift currents, I will be recovered by an icebreaker who will meet me at the beginning of July 2002.
The program of observations and measurements of this expedition concerns the meteorology, the atmosphere, the sea ice, the polar ocean, the sea life under the pack ice, the fauna, a dataset on the state of the Arctic ecosystem and its evolution, in the climatic context and the contamination of the global environment that concerns us today.
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Call for Papers; 8-9 April
Abstracts (max 500 words) of research studies that are clearly related to the MuDD2019 themes and aims are solicited. Your abstract should be structured using the following headings:
(i) a statement of the theoretical and methodological frameworks used,
(ii) the empirical materials explored,
(iii) the research questions focused upon,
(iv) preliminary/final findings of the study, and
(v) how the study relates to the theme of the conference.
Papers will be selected following criteria of excellence and novelty. In addition, dimensions related to gender equality, balance between junior and senior researchers, and cultural diversity among participants will be aimed for. Author/s of accepted abstracts will be expected to make available a full-length draft of their research/studies for discussion at the first and second conference days of MuDD2019 (see deadline below). Selected papers will be considered for publication in the open access research report series of the School of Education and Communication, Jönköping University.
Upon acceptance to the conference, participants will be able to receive a letter of invitation for visa purposes.
The deadline for this call has passed and abstracts are now undergoing the peer review process.

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North Dakota is one of two states in the nation that doesn't require the mandatory reporting of abuse or neglect to vulnerable adults.
Senate Bill 2323 enacts a law similar to the mandatory reporting requirement for child abuse.
The bill says caregivers along with a list of professionals must make a report if they have knowledge of or witness abuse.
Bill sponsor Senator Phil Murphy says two million elderly are abused each year.
Trail County Social Worker, Kim Jacobson also testified in support of the bill.
"While we would all like to say North Dakota is a safe place to live and we take good care of our vulnerable adult populations. This is not always the case. Abuse and neglect happens each day. Our current system falls short in offering protections, consequences, resources and safety nets for this population group," says Jacobson.
Another bill, introduced by Senator Mac Schneider seeks to increase the penalty for those who exploit vulnerable adults, disabled and elderly.
"I think most recognize that obtaining $500.01 through the exploitation of someone who is vulnerable is probably more deserving of increased punishment than passing a bad check for the same amount," says Schneider.
Under the bill, exploiting a vulnerable adult is a
class C felony if the value of exploited funds or property is $500 or more.
At $10,000 it goes to a class B felony.
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A free roaming, exotic protein from the grassy hills of New Zealand makes this soft & chewy treat a healthy alternative to beef and easily digestible for sensitive stomachs. Its rich and savoury flavour is paired with sweet North American blueberries and cranberries for added antioxidants. With only three calories per treat, they are ideal for puppies, training, senior dogs, and all others big and small seeking happy, healthy bonding!
Ingredients: Lamb, Buckwheat Seed Flour, Molasses, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Apple Pomace, Vegetable Glycerin, Blueberries, Natural Flavours, Rosemary Extract, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative).
Calories (per 1.5 g treat): approx. 3
Crude Protein 11% min.
Crude Fat 6% min.
Crude Fiber 2% max.
Moisture 28% max.

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Releasing her newest EP ‘Interview’ with the music video for her new title track, “Torn Heart”, Ivy is more determined than ever to deliver joy to her fans with a fresh, new transformation.
Known for her sexy, dance tracks, Ivy decides to start anew by showing us a more mellow side with her new ballad. Check it out below!
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Details: Stretchy long-sleeved tunic with raw cuffs, slits on both sides of banded hemline, and split-v-neck collar. This piece flows away from the tummy and back to be super figure-flattering. Length is long enough to cover tush.
Size: Model is 5'7”, and is wearing a size L.
Content + Care: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex. Matte Jersey Fabric. Stretchy all over. Machine wash cold water. Hang to dry.
Style Notes: This garment fits true to size.
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While best-known for her prose, award-winning novelist Care Santos has also published one collection of poems: Dissection won the Carmen Conde Prize in 2007 and appears here in English translation for the first time.
In poems filled with astute and acerbic observations, Santos mercilessly dissects her own life to cut to the quick of what it means to be a woman–and in love–in the modern world.
Often turning to humor and self-deprecation to expose the flaws in her relationships–or perhaps in all relationships?–these poems are sure to resonate for all readers who have ever (nervously, joyously, selflessly) given their heart to another.
Care Santos is one of Spain’s most versatile and prolific writers. Writing in both Catalan and Spanish, and for both adults and young readers, she is the author of over 40 books in different genres, including novels, short story collections, young adult and children’s books, etc. Her most recent adult novel, Desig de xocolata, won the 34th Ramon Llull Prize. Her work has also been translated into Basque, Galician, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, as well as English. She lives with her family in Mataró, Barcelona.
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Sitara Textiles has been marked out as one of the most well known and yet the distinguished fashion brands in Pakistan. This mill has been linked with the fashion industry for the last few years and until now they have make their remarkable known place in the hearts of millions of fashion lovers. They cater with the clothing collections for both men and women and so far they have appeared in wide ranges of seasonal collections. Sitara Textiles has always given their first and last choice at the clothing stuff and after that they infuse them with the cultural form of designing that have been extreme loved and liked by the men and women.
Freshly Sitara Textiles has highlighted their one of the captivating and well turned out designed collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013. This occurrence was arranged in Lahore that rest for four days as it was started on 26th April, 2013 and it get all finished on 29th April, 2013.
In this collection Sitara Textiles showcased their Emir, Rayon, Khan-i-Khanan, Premium, Smart, Gemstone, Crown, Glory, Fajr Lawn, Harem, Emerald, Grace and Mir Bakhshi Latha. This collection was designed for menswear that was covered with all such traditional form of designs that were eventually contributing in making the men feel like smart and glamorous as well.
This whole menswear collection by Sitara Textiles was enclosed with the kurtas that have been paired with the trousers, shalwars and jeans too. All the kurtas have been finished with the embroidery and little stone work that is evident over the front side of the kurtas. In addition, most of the kurtas are also revealing the taste of floral and print designing over the back side of the kurtas that have been a lot attention-grabbing.
In this post we will give out few finest pictures of Sitara Textiles menswear collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013. The clothing fabric used for the dresses have been limited with the 100% pure cotton that is perfect for the forthcoming seasonal timings as well.
If we clearly see the collection then we will also find the taste of Mughal implication as well. In the end we can say that this menswear collection by Sitara Textiles at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2013 has been fabulous designed with great sophistication and fascinating designs. We are sure that all the men will not be able to stop themselves from grabbing all the outfits of this collection.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, sponsored and voted for a major property tax relief bill as part of a larger compromise urging Governor Rauner to end Illinois’ three-year budget stalemate.
“The governor has made a property tax freeze a pre-condition to negotiating on a state budget,” said Yingling. “I am offering the governor a compromise by going further and offering a plan that would actually cut Lake County’s sky-high property taxes. My constituents can’t afford the state to freeze their unaffordable property taxes at such burdensome levels when we could be working to meaningfully reduce them.”
The Yingling-sponsored Senate Bill 484 contains a four-year property tax freeze on all units of government, except the most financially distressed school districts. In addition, all Illinois homeowners would receive a roughly 15 percent increase on the general homestead exemption, reducing the property value that is subject to taxation. In addition, Senate Bill 484 further expands property tax relief provisions for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities.
Even though the legislation included a property tax cut, the bill received only one of the House’s 51 Republican members. The vote fell one vote short of passage.
“This property tax legislation had the opportunity to provide homeowners confidence that property taxes can decline, and that Illinois’ politicians can compromise,” Yingling continued. “While I am disappointed that governor and the Republicans did not support this common-sense legislation, I will continue to work towards compromising with the governor towards property tax relief and a budget.
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When did the world first fall in love with this flavorful combination? From what I remember, it was in the 80’s & 90’s. There was strawberry-kiwi flavored Gatorade, applesauce, wine coolers, Jello, Kool-Aid, lip balm, yogurt, jams, chewing gum, etc., etc. The fact that these two fruits perfectly compliment each others flavor profile, make them an ideal choice for flavoring summer treats.
When I originally saw these ‘kiwi cookies’ on the internet, I was intrigued by the look but not the recipe ingredients. From what I could find, they resembled kiwi slices in their looks but not in taste. The Lorann Company makes a very interesting assortment of flavoring oils, one of which is strawberry kiwi. This seemed just what was needed.
Through a little bit of my recipe development process, I was able to accomplish the look and flavor I was after. When you think about it, these are just another variation to the classic German pinwheel cookie which were popularized in the 1920’s.
Kiwi Strawberry Cookies
Roll out the chocolate dough between parchment paper in a rectangle shape about 5 X 10-inches & about a 1/8-inch thickness. Next, roll out the green dough between parchment paper in a rectangle about 3 X 10-inches & about 1/4-inch thickness. With the beige colored dough, roll out to 10-inches long & form into a round 'log' for the center of cookies on parchment paper.
Now top the chocolate layer with green layer. Place cylinder of beige dough at one side. Using the help of the parchment paper, roll together, starting at even end & roll to end with the extended chocolate, so that the chocolate goes all the way around. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap & refrigerate about an hour or freeze until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 300 F. When chilled, unwrap & cut slices 1/3-inch thick. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; place slices about an inch apart. With the tip of a knife, make a kiwi pattern in center of cookies & arrange black chia seeds. Bake for about 20 minutes. Do NOT brown. Allow to cool on baking sheet a couple of minutes then place on a cooling rack.


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Ah, the good old nip off for a seasonal holiday and when you come back someone has a convincing pic of the PSP2 game. Well, for a start, if I tracked it back correctly, these came from a Turkish gaming mag? What the heck are they doing with access to a PSP2?
Judging by the lagged edges, flat background, strange light source on the screen and the fact that its floating in space and there is no logo on the rear, these are just neat renders, but impressive nonetheless. They can't be far off what the final design will look like.
Bring on the real thing please. UPDATE - Kotaku reckons they came from a PS3 mag and are unofficial renders - fair enough!


Couldn't we have Megan Fox instead? Brian Austin Green becomes Anger Management regular following Selma Blair's firing
Replacing sacked Selma Blair with a new glamour girl would have seemed the obvious choice.
So perhaps fans of Charlie Sheen's Anger Management will be disappointed Brian Austin Green has been promoted to a regular role on the show rather than his saucy wife Megan Fox.
The 39-year-old actor has been gifted a bigger role on the FX comedy following the recent high-profile axing of
Joining the cast: Brian Austin Green, shown in April 2011 at a New York City event, will be joining Charlie Sheen on the cast of Anger Management
Brian previously had three starring guest roles on the show as Sean, a foil to Sheen's Charlie Goodson character.
Luckily the show's producers are also determined to cast a new 'sexy' female character to replace Selma, according to a report in Deadline.com.
The 41-year-old was brutally fired by Charlie after the two had a falling out.
Selma is rumoured to be playing Liz Sherman in the forthcoming Hellboy 3 movie.
Big shoes to fill: Brian steps into the breach following Charlie Sheen's brutal sacking of Selma Blair
The actress had been a hit as Charlie's best friend Kate, a fellow therapist with whom Charlie's character has an ongoing sexual relationship.
The pair's on-screen chemistry has been praised copiously by TV critics.
The show began last June after 47-year-old Charlie was fired from his hit sitcom Two and a Half Men and is currently in its second season.
Charlie's character is a therapist specialising in anger management.
The show also has featured guest appearances from Denise Richards and Lindsay Lohan.
Brian remains best known for playing David Silver in the 1990s on the Fox show Beverly Hills, 90210.
The actor married Megan Fox in 2010 and they have a son Noah who was born in September.
Let go: Selma, shown in June 2012 at a Hollywood event, was recently fired from Anger Management
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Is there a new labor movement in the United States? Seth Harris weighs in.
Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted in March to form the mega-retailer’s first union, supporting organizing efforts at other Amazon factories across the country and prompting speculation from many observers that a new labor movement could take hold.
The election victory at Amazon’s JFK8 warehouse coincided with organizing efforts at many Starbucks stores, which largely focus on health and safety issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
[email protected] spoke with the Northeast’s new Emeritus Professor Seth Harris about developments in the labor movement. He most recently served as President Joe Biden’s top labor adviser and acting labor secretary under former President Barack Obama. Harris will also serve as an affiliate faculty member and senior fellow at Northeastern’s Burnes Center for Social Change. His comments have been edited for clarity and brevity.
As union victories at major US corporations, such as Starbucks and Amazon, grab headlines, are we seeing a resurgence of the labor movement?
New things are happening in the labor movement, but the labor movement itself is still using a model that has been around for decades. The main model is majority exclusive unionism, which means that the union wins an election or is recognized by the employer, and the union represents all members of the bargaining unit, usually a workplace or a subset of the workplace with particular types of workers.
The success we’ve seen at Amazon’s Staten Island warehouse for the independent Amazon Labor Union and the success of Workers United organizing at Starbucks are noteworthy, but not because they’re doing something entirely new. They represent everyone in the workplace and have won an election in competition with the employer.
What is new is that they are winning. And that’s the news from Amazon and Starbucks, but also other high profile outlets. There is a REI store in SoHo in New York where workers have organized. The first Apple retail store was organized by the International Association of Machinists.
So we are starting to see labor victories in organizing drives in industries where success has been far less common in the past, retail being one. We are also starting to see wins in the video game sector and in the technology industry. New York Times tech workers organized into NewsGuild [of New York], for example. This is the headline of what has changed for the labor movement.
There is also—alongside the traditional labor movement—a set of organizations going on that are not bringing workers into the traditional unions. In some cases, this organization is ensured by the trade unions. For example, the Communications Workers of America (a traditional union) organized a group of workers at Alphabet [Inc.], the parent company of Google. They did not seek to be elected or to be recognized by the employer, but they defend the interests of these workers. This is generally referred to as a members-only union.
We see this kind of pattern in a number of places, including in the public sector in states that don’t have public employee collective bargaining, or that place other limits on public employee unionization. But there is also a large movement in the country of so-called “worker centres” which are often focused on serving immigrant workers, but not always; and they take a different approach. They don’t organize unions. You don’t have that exclusive majority representation; you have a plea; you have legal actions; you have other forms of support for workers. … The labor center movement has doubled over the past decade, which is a truly significant development.
But I would also say that this development was largely funded by philanthropies, not workers. The labor movement is member-funded: members pay dues, so it’s a self-sustaining model as long as you can continue to organize and grow your membership.
So there’s a lot of interesting things going on in the world of work right now and part of what I hope to do at Northeastern is to shine a light on those developments, help analyze and interpret those developments and maybe- even be able to move these developments forward.
You mentioned that the labor movement is starting to move into these new industries — retail, video games, and so on.
So let’s start with: It’s extraordinarily difficult to organize a union in America. The law is against the workers. Employers are essentially free to not only aggressively campaign against unions, but also to engage in tactics one would frankly find in a banana republic country’s election. You can literally lock a worker in a room with a supervisor and the supervisor can berate them for an unlimited amount of time on why a union is such a horrible idea.
In any industry in America it is very difficult to organize unless the union can force the employer to give them a neutrality agreement, which would allow the workers to support the union by signing a card instead than by organizing an election. Or, if the employer simply agrees to stay out and let the union campaign.
Now, some industries have unions that go way back. The automobile industry was organized in the 1930s; the building and construction trades have had guilds and unions for several decades, even before that. So there is a long history of unions in certain industries.
In new industries, industries with a lot of transient workers, however, it is much more difficult to organize a union — and there are several reasons for that. Sometimes it’s just because the workers there have never seen a union. Or they don’t feel like they want to clash with their employer, maybe they think they can do better on their own.
Young workers tend to believe, “Well, I’m not going to hang around that long, maybe I’ll move on, so I don’t need a union. That’s been one of the challenges in Silicon Valley and in the video game industry is that you tend to have a lot of younger workers who aren’t very attached to their workplace and are thinking of moving to something else. They would rather go out than exercise their voice in the workplace.
But we see a change. First of all, young workers are much more supportive of the trade union movement than their older colleagues. they are more engaged in community-oriented actions; they are more likely to be ideologically left-wing and therefore more open to the message of workers coming together and building power through community.
So I think we’re seeing a little generational shift; the question is whether generational change will be enough to overcome the institutional advantage that employers have, their ability to push back against union organizing.
Have workers’ demands changed over the years, and more recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
I think the workers were angry at the start of the pandemic and they came out furious. This has radicalized many workplaces, many workers, and many unions across the United States. We have seen it in nurses and teachers; we have seen it among Starbucks workers; I think he played a very important role in a number of strikes that we saw across the country.
For example, at John Deere, the manufacturer of large agricultural equipment, the union leadership negotiated an agreement with the company and the members rejected it because they felt they were not getting enough compensation for the concessions. they had done before the pandemic, and for the way they worked hard and put themselves at risk during the pandemic. We also saw the same kind of dynamic at Kaiser Permanente.
I think a lot of the organizing going on right now was a realization by workers that the job of employers in capitalism is to make a profit. It is not to protect their workers. Many employers have behaved responsibly during the pandemic, but not all. And even those who did, the main thing was the main thing.
And many workers – not all workers – realized they had to come together to protect themselves. So I think it’s not just that they’re asking for different things—more safety and health; better safety and health and the opportunity to participate in decision-making about safety and health in the workplace, but they realized that it was up to them to protect themselves.
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College of Medicine and Health
This Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection is a part-time programme running from January to April/May. The programme is designed on a module basis to meet the needs of working professionals. A student who subsequently applies and is admitted to continue to Master's level (Master's in Public Health) will hold exemptions in passed modules taken in the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection if she/he applies for the Master's in Public Health within 5 years from the date of successful completion of the Certificate Examinations.
Candidates must have the following:
Admission to the programme will be subject to the approval of the College of Medicine and Health. Application for entry should be made online at http://www.pac.ie.
Students take taught modules to the value of 30 credits incorporating 140 hours of structured contact time.
Students take 30 credits as follows:
EH6019 The Principles and Practice of Multi-disciplinary Health
Protection (10 credits)
EH6020 The Global Burden of Communicable Diseases (5 credits)
EH6035 Practice Portfolio (5 credits)
MB6000 Microbiology for Health Protection (5 credits)
EH6032 Environment and Health (5 credits)
NU6003 Infection Control: Theories, Modules and Management (5 credits)
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules 2012/2013.
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2013 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2012/2013.
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection (NFQ Level 9, Minor award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

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The weather is so surprising at the moment. Blue skies then snow. Warm sunshine. Then snow. And repeat.
I am wondering what to wear for a week night beer garden drink. Looking in my wardrobe, I seriously haven’t bought any new going out clothes since 2019! Pjamas ~ yes. Walking pants~ yes. But no new tops or dresses. However I suspect I will still be frequenting my warm puffa jacket for any approaching social activities!
At present social activities still revolve around walking, so here are some photos from yesterday’s walk along the river to Chatburn and back. A repeat of a post I did earlier in the year, but a little more wildlife on display. 🙂
Today was one of those days when I really wish I had taken my camera out with me, instead of just my phone. This frosty walk along the river from home to the village of Chatburn gave lots of photographic opportunities of the feathered variety. I counted Grey Herons, Little Egrets, Canada Geese, Moorhens, Kestrel, Goosanders and Wagtails .
We don’t often walk on the left hand side of the Ribble on this route for some reason, so it was nice to see the surrounding countryside from a different perspective. Clitheroe’s industrial landscape appeared sporadically in the distance.
Mary Horner’s attractive carved bench was particularly striking. Was she a shepherdess I wonder….
After a brew and sausage roll in the village of Chatburn we chose to walk back home on the road, though another great way to get back to Clitheroe is of course along the other side of the river.
The weekend saw us head to the Ribble Valley village of Ribchester for a 5.5 circular walk, taking in squelchy fields and country lanes. Ribchester was the site of the Roman fort Bremetennacum and there are ruins of a Roman Bath House in the village. Take your wellies if you do this walk. 😁
We left the village by following the private road to Parsonage farm , where a bridleway took us into waterlogged fields.
After squelching through the fields there was some country lane walking. We kept Hugo on his lead, though we didn’t see any cars. Hothersall Lane eventually joins the Ribble Way.
Hothersall Lane winds its way down to an Outdoor Centre and then Hothersall Hall. Apparently just past the entrance of Hothersall Hall Farm there is a stone head wedged in a tree. But we couldn’t find it!
We climbed uphill to some trees and there were great views over the Ribble.
We followed The Ribble Way back to the village. There are lots of interesting old buildings in Ribchester ,so it’s definitely worth a look around.
It was good to visit a village less than ten miles from home, that we have rarely spent any time before.
Find this walk in Guide to Lancashire Pub Walks by Nick Burton.
Last Sunday we decided to take Hugo on a proper long walk ie somewhere different to the usual trudge down the fields and back. After checking the weather forcast we grabbed our walking boots and headed for the Dales, where it was meant to stay dry until at least after lunch. 😉
I had found an 8km ( 5 mile) walk starting from the village of Stainforth near Settle in a Northern Eye book called Top 10 walks to WATERFALLS. The route takes in two waterfalls Catrigg Force and Stainforth Force as well as moorland and riverside. We parked at the pay and display car park in the village and followed the ‘Pennine Bridleway’ up the fellside.
It wasn’t long before we came upon Catrigg Force, tumbling 50ft down into Stainforth Beck. The falls and surrounding area were explored often by composer Sir Edward Elgar, who would stay in nearby Settle when visiting his friend and fellow musician Dr Charles Buck. Maybe the peaceful Yorkshire Dales inspired his compositions…
You may be wandering why I am dangling a pink and green toy dog over a waterfall?? This is Sybil and these cute stuffed dogs are made by a group on facebook called Hounds4Huntingtons in exchange for donations to the Huntington’s Disease Association. Sybils love adventures so I shall take her on a few of mine. If you like , check out their facebook page or Sybil_On_Tour on Instagram. 😁
After admiring the waterfall we continued on until Higher Winskill Farm where we had to walk through a field of these magnificent beasts! They seemed quite interested in us but pretty friendly.
I think we took a wrong turn at Higher Winskill and we ended up on the moorland road that leads into the village of Langcliffe , instead of taking a footpath there. Luckilly the road was quiet and the scenery lovely. The rain was moving in however and by the time we got to Langcliffe it was pouring down.
Langcliffe looked a nice village but disappointingly there was nowhere to shelter from the bad weather. No pub, no cafe and no shop. 😦 We persevered on , crossing a railway and a weir over the river Ribble.
The rest of the walk followed the Ribble, a river that flows through my hometown of Clitheroe as well. We continued on past a caravan site and eventually we were rewarded with the cascading Stainforth Force and an old pack horse bridge. Happilly by this time the rain stopped long enough to pose for a few photos. 😁
After crossing the old packhorse bridge we followed the short road back to Stainforth itself to complete our waterfall walk.
Have you any waterfalls near you? What is your favourite waterfall walk?
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11 Benefits Of Drinking Water 💦
Did i tell you that 60% of body weight is made up of water?
Oh I guess I forgot…now you know😁. That means more than half of your body weight is composed of water. We lose water from the body through sweat, urine, tears etc and for every water lost, it has to be replaced by drinking.
Here are some benefits of drinking water
- It cleanses your skin and makes it glow: Dehydration will cause dry skin, making you look older than your actual age.
- Water helps remove toxins from the body: It aids in waste product from kidney and also improves bowel movement, aiding the removal of feces From the body.
- It prevents kidney stone formation: Increase water intake decreases urine concentration thereby preventing stone formation.
- It Improves your metabolic rate: It helps burn calories and aids faster digestion. The result gets more impressive when cold water is ingested because the body uses more energy to warm the water up to body temperature. Studies have shown that taking water when you feel hungry decreases your appetite; drinking water shortly before meals will make you feel full this will decrease your food intake this is called “mental hunger”. It also aid with faster digestion.
- It affects brain function: Studies have shown that dehydration mostly in women after exercise can decrease memory, mood, brain function, and cause fatigue. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22190027/
- It relieves headaches: dehydration is one of the major causes of headache. It can cause fatigue which will eventually lead to headache. Before you pop the pill find the source.
- Water helps prevent as well as treats urinary tract infections: hydration helps dilute urine and enables you urinate more frequently thereby aiding the removal of infection from our system.
- Water increases performance during exercise
- It helps regulate the body temperature: During hot temperatures like summer, your body loses water when you sweat. This helps in keeping your body cool and the water has to be replenished.
- It helps with oxygen circulation in the body.
- Saliva production: Taking enough water helps in saliva production because it is one of the major components of saliva. It also decreases the risk of tooth decay.
What is the quantity of water that should be ingested per day?
Many nutritionists and clinicians recommend 64 ounces/ 2 liters/ 8 glasses of water daily but this can vary depending on the individual, season, and lifestyle.
Have you noticed that you drink more water during summer/heat than in winter/cold? People who sweat a lot tend to drink more water. Exercise helps you burn calories and expend heat in form of sweat so you need more water if you exercise(and you should👀). Ensure you drink enough water when you feel dehydrated!
Is there such thing as over-hydration? YES. There is an adage which says that, “too much of everything is bad”. Taking too much of water can lead to an electrolyte imbalance which is called hyponatremia. This is a condition in which sodium becomes very low and it can be deadly. Death from over-hydration, although rare, is possible but it will not be caused by daily 2L of water!
NOW, TAKE A BOTTLE OF WATER WHENEVER YOU ARE ON THE MOVE.
STAY HYDRATED!!! 💦


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History at primary level
The National Curriculum requirements for schools in teaching history are very sparse for this age group. If you are interested, you can view them here.
From about 7-11, many home-educators focus on simply reading the relevant section from a good narrative history book, having the child narrate (orally or in written form) what has been read and copy/draw illustrations to accompany his text (see below for suggested texts). If you supplement a narrative approach with ‘facts’ style books such as those from Dorling Kindersely (which feature impressive colour photos and illustrations of historical artefacts), you can produce an effective combination of broad narrative context supplemented with illustrative detail which brings the narrative to life.
It’s a good idea to always have maps handy too. Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World is by far the most affordable book of this kind but is packed with information and will prove useful all the way through Secondary Level.
Timelines are also very useful at this stage for giving a general overview of how the various eras fit together and follow on. If you can make a permanent timeline wall display you can add to it as the projects progress. It can be very simple but if you have key visual images (prominent people and artefacts) on display this can really help children become familiar with the way history progresses.
We have found that creating lap-books fits in nicely with studying history in this way, and there are plenty of free resources online which can help with this. However you choose to present the study (through narration, lapbooks, a combination of both or another way entirely), reading in story form about the relevant era and events seems much more effective than simply treating history as yet another subject to be dealt with in question and answer or comprehension form. The focus is always on getting across the big picture, and encountering plenty of memorable people and events along the way, rather than on isolated facts which need to remembered for a test.
Obviously, the study would become more detailed and complex as the child grew older, but this basic framework could remain the same throughout the primary years.
One more point: our family tends to tend to focus on the historical events and chronology, but you could of course include lots more material on, say, social history (clothes, food, buildings and culture generally) if you preferred. All the standard books for this age will include plenty of material on these subjects. It can seem easier to learn about how the Greeks dressed than to try to place Ancient Greece in some kind of historical context, but it’s more useful if you can do both! I’ve geared the suggested project outlines (main history page, by age) towards events and chronology because I think these are more difficult to get to grips with. Once you have a broad chronology you can fill in with as much (or as little) detail as you like.
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History – ages 6 to 8
Introduction to British History, Our Island Story
People in History, book of centuries. Work through British Kings and Queens, Saints and interesting events in order.
Lap books, Saint from periods in history, lives of famous people.
Use unit studies for added interest or to cover interesting time periods and topics.
Use unit studies to incorporate and integrate subjects regularly. It is ok to take a break from the set courses to enjoy immersion in a topic that we find interesting. Unit studies should incorporate independent research, outings to relevant museums or activities, discussion, sharing of ideas, critical thinking and logic, passing on new found knowledge to others in varying formats (retelling, plays, art work, project books, lap books, computer designed newsletters)
Ideas for unit studies:
A local famous person


A £23million support package to improve pay and attract more staff into the domiciliary care and care home sector has been announced.
Health minister Robin Swann made the announcement on Wednesday evening.
It comes as the sector has experience an escalating workforce shortfall, which has led to providers being unable to deliver contracted home care packages.
This has contributed to the problem of delayed discharges in our hospitals in Northern Ireland.
Robin Swann said he is grateful for the collaborative approach taken with the sector to develop the package. The health minister said: "I am confident the funding will facilitate increased capacity across the social care sector for the remainder of 2021/22.
"A longer-term solution is self-evidently needed, involving multi-year budgets and a durable financial settlement for all health and social care services.” He continued: “I will very shortly be launching a public consultation on the future of adult social care. “As I have repeatedly stated, social care needs a long-term programme of both investment and reform. “While there are many competing demands on Northern Ireland’s public finances, this has to be a priority in the coming years “We have to invest in staffing – in making a social care a more rewarding job in terms of both remuneration and career opportunities.”


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Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez expects Preston North End to remain a threat to teams in the Sky Bet Championship this season.
The Magpies beat the Lilywhites twice last week but were made to sweat it out in the closing stages to grab three points at Deepdale.
North End still have to host Newcastle’s fellow promotion challengers Norwich and Brighton this season.
And after the game, Benitez was pleased to see his side leave Lancashire with three points.
He said: “We used some different players and the way they worked and helped each other was pleasing.
“They communicated well and I am pleased.
“You can always improve little things.
“If Preston play like today I don’t see too many teams winning.”
However, Benitez knows that teams will up their game against the Magpies.
He said: “The problem that we have is that teams think: ‘Oh it’s Newcastle they are favourites’, and they give a little bit more than usual.
“You can see in some games when you are preparing that in other games your opponents play there isn’t the same intensity.
“It’s normal when you play against a top side and teams will give a little bit more.
“Against Preston we could see a team fighting for every single ball.”


Gordon Dodridge, Area Manager GBSM | DipMus | PGCE
One of two area managers for East Sussex Music, managing and leading an extremely motivated team of 40 Music Teachers is the best job ever ! I also oversee the leadership of both Hastings & Wealden Music Centres and manage the County’s Summer School.
My team teach 3,000 students in their schools each week, aged 3 – 18 year olds as whole classes, small group and individual lessons. My two Music Centres teach 400 students each week and 600 students attend Summer School each year.
I believe that developing positive relationships and embracing change are key for any organisation wishing to develop and thrive.
I was part of the first cohort to attend ‘Rising with the Tide’, a national part-time one-year course for leaders in music education with Open University accreditation. This has supported with the role of leading my team. One of the most valuable outcomes was in developing contacts with 30 other Music services throughout the UK and in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in music education and how the different music services respond to these developments.
I am a qualified teacher with a post-graduate in performance studies as a high level performer of the Violin. I have played with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the English String Orchestra.
I am committed to providing equality of access for all students and I believe that students should be offered the very best in music education.
Simon Lock, Senior Manager. CMgr FCMI | FRSA | MBA | BMus(Perf)(Hons) | PGCE
I studied as a music scholar at Wells Cathedral School and the Royal Academy of Music before embarking on a career as a professional violinist, giving solo recitals, chamber concerts and playing in orchestras in the UK and Europe. I have also appeared on tv and film, recorded with artists such as Meatloaf and Gabrielle and provided music for a royal wedding.
I taught violin for over 20 years, specialising in whole class instrumental teaching. I also conducted a range of orchestras and managed projects and partnerships in music services in the South East with, among others, Mick Jagger, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Glyndebourne, Barbican Creative Learning and The Academy of St Martin in the Fields. I co-authored a whole class teaching programme, edited a Makaton signing songbook and have led a range of national education initiatives such as transition, creative practice, youth migration, community cohesion and language development.
As Head of Slough Music Service I created a new service which, within 2 years, won 2 national awards for creative and innovative practice. Following roles as Head of Buckinghamshire and Bedford Services and studying for a Masters in Business Administration, I moved to East Sussex Music in 2016 as Senior Manager. I am a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts.
I have a passion for leading innovative and creative organisations, inspiring young musicians from diverse communities and preparing them for life in the 21st Century.
John Sims, Head of ESAM BMus | PGCE
John began his teaching career at a large secondary school and soon established a reputation for high-quality outcomes across music and the performing arts. He developed new strategies to ensure that students felt that music was an accessible subject for all, and oversaw growth in the performing arts during his time in this school.
John then worked as part of the management team for a music service in East London. This award-winning service ensured that it gave opportunities for 100% of children in Local Authority Schools an opportunity to engage with music and the arts. He continued to teach while in this post, both in the classroom an in a range of other settings, including as an instrumental teacher and as the head of a Saturday Music Centre.
John believes that outstanding teaching means putting music-making at the centre of every lesson, rehearsal or workshop. Through working practically and creatively he ensures that students are given the best possible chance of making musical progress in every single musical activity in which they take part. He has developed strategies to ensure that students are given opportunities to make music in authentic settings and with incredible musicians, and he understands the importance of working in partnership with other colleagues.
John has taken youth ensembles on many tours in Europe, Africa and the USA, and has ensured that his students play at incredible events and venues, including at the Barbican in London, at the O2 with Roger Waters, and at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.


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text: This morning I looked at my well-loved planner and realized that the first big show of the holiday season is just three weeks away, and it feels like time is about to start flying. So it's back into power-production mode, as I try and make enough to get through the holiday season. Since this is my first Christmas season doing a full schedule of shows, I'm still trying to figure out exactly how much to make. I think the only way to be prepared is to make as much as humanly possible and hope for the best! So back to the studio I go.