Here it is… the debut episode of theBridgeCast.
For some time I’ve been planning to launch into this venture and have finally jumped in. Back in 1985 (wow that sounds like a long time ago) I was introduced to radio broadcasting through a friend, David Sparks. David was working at the college radio station and would invite me in upon occasion as a guest on his morning show. Eventually David talked me in to taking a shot at applying to work at the station and I was hired to fill a time slot that couldn’t hurt the station.
This online broadcast is quite different than those days at KWLD. I’m not required to have a license from the FCC to broadcast online (I still have my FCC license) I’m not introducing music, I’m not giving time and weather updates, or running public service announcements from the crash test dummies.
For now, theBridgCast is hosted here. The recording lacks in a few ways but the deadline I set on myself required me to go ahead and publish the broadcast as is. Without any further delay… here is theBridgeCast (tBC001)
Timeline and Links from tBC001 for reference:
tBC001 total length: 00:32:16
Download to mp3 HERE
:00:00 ~ Start/Intro
:00:30 ~ Welcome and Explanation
:03:19 ~ Scripture Reading (James 1:19-27) Hearing and Doing
:10:14 ~ Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs: Tell it to Jesus and Psalm 6
:14:01 ~ Church History: January 1873, Charles Spurgeon article “Acta Non Verba”
:26:42 ~ CALL TO ACTION LINKS:
:30:58 ~ Salutation and plans for January 13, 2014.


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Keep your tax refund dollars in the U.S.A.! http://go.aflcio.org/Refund
In 2013, S&P 500 companies made an average profit of $41,249 on each employee. It’s time to raise the wage.
Ask President Trumka anything on CEO Pay during his Reddit AMA today at 3PM.
American CEOs make 331 times more than the average worker. How do you compare?
Find out at http://www.paywatch.org/
If anyone questions why we need to #raisethewage, show them this.
Ruben Jones of Washington, DC, works two low-wage jobs, and still can’t afford to live on his own or visit his grandchildren.
It’s time to stop deportations. Join the fight on April 5th. http://bit.ly/april5n1m #2million2many
Scenes from today’s ‘Give America a Raise’ Bus Tour in Springfield, IL!

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Sep 11, 2019
So excited to have Norah Ginty, an alcohol-free lifestyle coach, joining us all the way from Galway, Ireland. Norah had an on-again off-again relationship with alcohol spanning fifteen years. She knew alcohol didn’t make her feel her best and yet felt pressured to drink by the culture around her. Because she didn’t identify as an alcoholic, she tried hard to make moderation work for her, only making her miserable. At the birth of her fourth child, she knew she couldn’t do it anymore. Listen in as she shares about her transformation and what it’s like to be teetotal in Ireland.

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POETRY + Presents: Shelly Chernin November 20 2018
Shelley Chernin is a freelance writer of legal reference books, an environmental activist and a ukulele enthusiast. She is the author of The Vigil, published by Crisis Chronicles Press in 2012. Her poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies, including Great Lakes Review, Scrivener Creative Review, Guide to Kulchur Creative Journal, Rhapsoidia, Durable Goods, Big Bridge, and Oct Tongue-1. She has also been published in What I Knew Before I Knew: Poems from the Pudding House Salon, While You Were Sleeping, I Dreamt a Poem (a Cleveland Pudding House Salon Anthology), The Cleveland Heights Observer, and in at least four of the annual Hessler Street Fair Poetry anthologies. She was awarded 2nd Place in the 2011 Hessler Street Fair Poetry Contest and received Honorable Mentions twice in the Akron Art Museum’s New Words Poetry Contest.
POETRY + Presents: Juliet Cook October 16, 2018
Juliet Cook's poetry has appeared in a small multitude of magazines, including Arsenic Lobster, DIAGRAM, Diode, FLAPPERHOUSE, and Menacing Hedge. She is the author of numerous poetry chapbooks, recently including Poisonous Beautyskull Lollipop (Grey Book Press, 2013), RED DEMOLITION (Shirt Pocket Press, 2014), a collaboration with Robert Cole called MUTANT NEURON CODEX SWARM (Hyacinth Girl Press, 2015), and a collaboration with j/j hastain called Dive Back Down (Dancing Girl Press, 2015).Cook's first full-length individual poetry book, “Horrific Confection”, was published by BlazeVOX and her second full-length individual poetry book, "Malformed Confetti" is forthcoming from Crisis Chronicles Press. Her most recent full-length poetry book, "A Red Witch, Every Which Way", is a collaboration with j/j hastain published by Hysterical Books in 2016. In addition to poetry, Cook creates visual art (especially painting textural hybrid creatures) and publishes creative work by others, through her online blog style lit mag, Thirteen Myna Birds and her itty bitty indie print chapbook poetry press, Blood Pudding Press. Find out more at www.JulietCook.weebly.com.edit.
Poetry+ Presents: John Burroughs September 18, 2018
John Burroughs is a nationally-touring poet and performer from the Cleveland area and the author over a dozen books including Water Works, Electric Company, Beat Attitude and The Eater of the Absurd. His latest, Loss and Foundering, will be published in Spring 2018 by NightBallet Press. In various past lives, John served as playwright-in-residence for the Ministry of Theatre at Marion Correctional Institution, his blog was ranked #1 on MySpace, he won the first poetry slam he ever competed in, and he co-founded (with Dianne Borsenik) the infamous Lix and Kix Poetry Extravaganza and almost-annual Snoetry: A Winter Wordfest. John has edited numerous volumes, including the Oct Tongue poetry series, Cheap and Easy Magazine and the anti-censorship anthology Fuck Poetry, and he is probably most proud of his work since 2008 as the founding editor of Crisis Chronicles Press. Find him at www.crisischronicles.com
Poetry+ Presents Kevin A. Risner July 17, 2018
Kevin A. Risner is ESL Coordinator at the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he also teaches writing, narrative, and philosophy. His work can be found online in many locations: Rise Up Review, Rising Phoenix Review, the murmur house, Noble/Gas Quarterly, The Wire’s Dream, Ghost City Review, The Bookends Review, and elsewhere. His first chapbook — My Ear is a Sieve— was published by Bottlecap Press in 2017. A second collection of poems about his dreams, Lucid, was just released by The Poetry Annals. He also writes about beer from time to time at www.porchdrinking.com.
Poetry + Presents Alex DiFrancesco, June 19, 2018
Poetry + Presents: Mitch James, May 15, 2018

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Water information a permanent feature for Bureau
As we approach the end of the first decade of providing national water information, we’re pleased to confirm the Bureau will continue providing these services on an ongoing basis.
In December 2016, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. Barnaby Joyce announced that the Australian Government will provide ongoing funding for the Bureau’s water information functions.
This recognises the ongoing value and impact of our water information to industry and the community.
Our latest progress report highlights some of the water information achievements delivered by the Bureau in 2016, and the previous eight years
A small selection of 2016 water information achievements from the Improving Water Information Progress Report
We look forward to continuing to deliver water information for the nation’s decision-makers to help manage this vital resource for the benefit of the community, industry and the environment.


Nepal slams parties spreading rumours
RAUTAHAT: Senior CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal on Wednesdsay accused opposition leaders of running a propaganda mill about the draft of constitution.
“I’ve heard a lot of nonsense about the draft statute, which is unfortunate. So, I urge the leaders to properly study the draft before passing any comment on it,” argued the UML leader while speaking to journalists in Ganga Pipara of Rautahat today.
He was here to lay the foundation stone of a community school building to be built with the assistant of Japanese government in Ganga Pipara.
“The Madhesi leaders just want to spread false rumours. Otherwise how can they describe the draft as being against Madhes without even reading it?” asked Nepal, adding that the constitution had provisions to enshrine the concerns and interests of every backward and marginalised and ethnic community. Expressing confidence that the country will take strides in development once the nation gets the constitution, Nepal lashed out at Madhesi leaders for prioritising personal aggrandisement over the broader agendas of Madhes and its people.
He also defended the draft constitution with the provision to name and demarcate the states later in future.


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We have a little "homestead" in the country and we love it! Jason hunts and fishes, we garden, we have chickens and we spend a lot of time gathering berries and mushrooms. That means lots of canning, freezing, and drying foods. I spend a lot of time creating things in the kitchen.
I am a runner, who spent the last year doing at least one race per month with my sister-in-law while my brother was in Afghanistan. Next year, I have three half marathons and my first ever marathon! One year ago, I transitioned to minimal shoes, and I won't ever go back.
Finding a good deal is one of my favorite things to do! Garage sales and thrift stores are full of treasures. It doesn't help that I have a predisposition for crafting and collecting things...
My blog is where I share about all of the above things. I also do book reviews and rant and ramble. Most importantly, God has blessed my family infinitely. His mercies are new every morning. Even the mornings when I am awake way too bloody early! Thanks to our rooster.

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Brand New Book
The book centres around a Sunday in October 1967 when the author and his family visited this bustling north Yorkshire market town. As he says you would expect Sunday to be a quiet day but being at the junction of the A65 and the A59 it was a busy place with four bus companies operating from the town’s Waller Hill Bus Station. Three companies were based elsewhere in the town and another was just four miles away at Gargrave. On the Sunday the author visited therefore a plethora of stage routes were running. In addition to these stage routes there were a number of seasonal routes. The book paints this complex picture with lots of detail of operators, routes and of course the buses all illustrated with captioned photographs from the author’s own collection and other enthusiast and society sources.
The book is illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photographs of the vehicles themselves. There is a price sticker on the rear side cover

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Ex-IDC members pay $275,000, settling Sugarman suit
Elections enforcement counsel filed suit over breakaway conference's fundraising scheme
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ALBANY — Eight former members of the state Senate's defunct Independent Democratic Conference have paid $275,000 to settle allegations they took millions in unlawful campaign donations.
The settlement was finalized July 9 between the senators — only two of whom are still in office — and Risa Sugarman, the chief enforcement counsel for the State Board of Elections.


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Manika advances as Sharath exits
Manika Batra notched up three successive wins but Achinta Sharath Kamal’s hopes of a World Cup berth were dashed on a disappointing day for the Indians at the ITTF-ATTF 30th Asian Cup table tennis tournament here today.
Manika will take on Japanese Miu Hirano in the challenge round for a quarterfinal berth, but for the two male players Sharath and Harmeet Desai, the challenge ended.
Rahil Gangjee (72) and Gaganjeet Bhullar (74) dropped marginally from where they were overnight at the end of the third round of the Shinhan Donghae Open here today.
Gangjee, now even par 213 after three rounds, is tied- 29th as against tied-27 overnight, while Bhullar at five-over is tied-58th, three places down from overnight tied-55th on a windy day.
Gangjee, one-under through first eight holes parred all except one of the remaining holes. But that was double bogey on Par-3

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Did you know a typical restaurant produces about 30 litres of food waste every day? Most of that can end up in a dumpster and then landfill.
For US restaurant owner, Justin Vrany of Sandwich Me In, this was a statistic he wanted no part of. Consequently, he’s come up with a green solution for practically everything.
All plastics, paper, glass and cardboard that comes into the store is recycled, and any food or biodegradable waste is composted. What this means is that he’s managed to get the store down to almost zero waste.
“We’re conservative with water for washing, use non-toxic cleaning products, and use renewable energy to power the store,” he says.
The payoff for going green
“It’s taken us almost two years to reach the 30 litres of waste statistic most restaurants experience as the norm. And the best part is, the busier we get, the more people that find out about us and want to support us, the wider our message spreads.
“Our customers would much rather come here knowing that all meat and produce is local, that we have almost zero waste, and we’re making a concerted effort to be sustainable for our kids and for all of us,” Vrany says.


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Delve into the world of the Junaluska apple, a treasured heritage variety with roots in the Appalachian region of the United States. Not just another apple, the Junaluska boasts a unique blend of sweet and tart flavors that is sure to delight any apple connoisseur.
From its distinctive taste profile to its unique uses in the kitchen and potential for home growing, the Junaluska apple holds a special place in the pantheon of heirloom fruit varieties. Embrace the rich history and delightful sensory experience offered by this exceptional apple as we explore its features, uses, and cultivation methods.
What Is A Junaluska Apple?
A Junaluska apple is a variety of apple that is known for its unique characteristics and intriguing history. Originating in the United States, this apple bears a storied past steeped in the traditions of the area.
These apples are usually medium-sized, boasting a round to slightly conical shape. They have a skin that’s a blend of red and green, creating a lovely visual contrast. The flesh of the Junaluska apple is white to cream in color, with a texture that is both crisp and juicy.
How Does The Junaluska Apple Taste?
The taste of the Junaluska apple is one of its most appealing features. It’s typically described as being both sweet and tart, offering a delightful balance that makes it popular for eating out of hand or using in a variety of dishes.
The flavor profile is complex and satisfying, with notes of honey and a hint of spice. This apple’s taste has been compared to that of cider, with a satisfying, lingering aftertaste that encourages slow and appreciative eating.
Is The Junaluska Apple A Heritage Or Heirloom Variety?
Yes, the Junaluska apple is indeed considered a heritage or heirloom variety. This classification is due to its long history and the fact that it has been preserved and passed down through generations without significant modification or hybridization.
The Junaluska apple is valued for its historical significance as well as its unique and desirable characteristics. Heritage apples like the Junaluska are often cherished for their distinctive flavors and textures that set them apart from mass-produced commercial apple varieties.
How Does The Junaluska Apple Compare To Other Apple Varieties In Terms Of Flavor?
In terms of flavor, the Junaluska apple stands out from other apple varieties due to its distinctive taste profile. Its blend of sweet and tart is more pronounced than in many other apple types, and its cider-like undertones add to its appeal.
Compared to a common variety like the Red Delicious, the Junaluska apple tends to be more flavorful and less uniformly sweet. This makes it a favorite among apple connoisseurs who appreciate complexity and depth of flavor.
Can I Grow Junaluska Apples In My Home Garden?
Yes, you can certainly grow Junaluska apples in your home garden, provided you have the right conditions. These apples are hardy and can adapt well to different climates, although they do prefer cooler growing environments.
Ensure that the trees receive full sun and are planted in well-draining soil for optimal growth. Keep in mind that apple trees generally require cross-pollination, so you may need to plant more than one tree or ensure a suitable pollinator variety is present nearby.
Are Junaluska Apples Commercially Available?
Junaluska apples, being a heritage variety, are not as widely available as more commercially common apple varieties. You may not find them in your local supermarket, but they can be found at farmer’s markets, specialty food stores, or online.
Because of their heritage status, these apples are often sought after by apple enthusiasts who appreciate their unique characteristics and history. Demand for such varieties has increased in recent years, leading to wider availability than in the past.
Are There Any Unique Uses Or Recipes Specifically For Junaluska Apples?
The distinct flavor profile of Junaluska apples lends them to a variety of uses in the kitchen. Their balanced sweet-tart taste makes them excellent for pies, tarts, and apple sauces.
Some people also like to use Junaluska apples for making cider due to their rich, cider-like taste. Their crisp texture also makes them a delightful addition to salads, or they can be enjoyed simply eaten fresh from the tree.
Are There Any Notable Diseases Or Pests That Affect Junaluska Apple Trees?
Like many apple varieties, Junaluska apple trees can be susceptible to common apple tree pests and diseases. These include apple scab, fire blight, and powdery mildew, among others.
In terms of pests, common threats include aphids, apple maggots, and codling moths. Regular inspection and proper care of the trees, including correct watering, pruning, and treatment methods, can help to prevent and control these issues.

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new cases of HIV have dropped by 20% in Scotland following the roll-out of PrEP. While positive results in health clinics had fallen by 43%.
“We show that it is possible to achieve important reductions in HIV incidence in men who have sex with men when PrEP is implemented within routine care,” the researchers say.
“Our findings suggest that PrEP can make a wider contribution, alongside other prevention interventions, in reducing population level risk of HIV for those not on PrEP.”
Those prescribed PrEP at least once had 75% less positive results, and even those who had never taken it saw a reduction of 32%, suggesting those using PrEP benefited their sexual partners too.
Medication is administered nationwide throughout Scotland for free – and has been since 2017 – on the basis of one of these conditions: being a sexual partner of an HIV-positive person who has a detectable viral load; having a bacterial rectal STI in the past year; reporting condomless anal sex with two or more partners in the past year; or being at “equivalent high risk of HIV acquisition”, as agreed by a clinician.


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Title: A Century of history of the Walnut Street Presbyterian Church of Evansville, Indiana : with sketches of it's [sic] pastors, officers, and prominent members and reminiscences of early times
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A Simple Birthday Cake Recipe for Homemade Cakes
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Underneath The Archers
By Graham Harvey
A powerful memoir by the environmental campaigner & former agricultural story editor of The Archers.
Friday, 11 February 2022
Pip Archer - My part in her story
In trying to come up with storylines for the teenage Pip Archer, a character I didn’t know particularly well, I found inspiration in the story of a woman who’d taken up farming more than 70 years earlier.
Young Elizabeth Henderson served with the Women’s Land Army in the final year of World War Two. On her birthday her mother gave her what had become a surprise best-seller of the war years - The Farming Ladder by George Henderson. She read it in two late-night sessions, and knew at once she had to work for this quirky farmer on his small Cotswold farm, by then the most famous farm in Britain.
A few months later the two were married, the nineteen-year-old Land Girl and the forty-year-old farmer and author. At a time of great social change, Elizabeth found herself caught up in George’s campaign to save small farms and create opportunities for young people returning from the war.
It was a campaign destined to fail – the post-war government had other ideas for farming. Even so her courage and commitment to the land, at a time when agriculture was almost entirely run by men, provided a great role model for other aspiring farmers. When I met her many years later and listened to her story, I realised at once that we needed to capture some of indomitable spirit for the character of Pip Archer.
Lunch on the farm…
My own interest in George Henderson’s farm began when I discovered his book in a second-hand bookshop. Later when I found out the farm was still owned by the Henderson family I couldn’t wait to make a visit. I found a number and phoned on spec, hoping they might agree to see me. I was in luck. I got to speak to Elizabeth, by then a widow in her late eighties. She invited me to lunch.
On the appointed day I was met at the farmhouse door by a tall, elegant woman with twinkling eyes and a welcoming smile.
‘You must be Graham from The Archers,’ she said. ‘We like The Archers here. Come in, come in.’ She led the way through the hall into a dining room, where sunshine streamed in from the garden. The table had been set for six. The daily lunch, I discovered, was a free-and-easy affair where any family member who happened to be around simply dropped in. Since a number of them worked on or around the farm, there was often quite a crowd at the table.
Later, over coffee, Elizabeth told me her extraordinary story. She’d grown up in Somerset with her twin sister and brother, the children of middle-class parents. Her great passion was animals. While still at school she kept goats in the family’s large garden.
When she left school in the last year of the war, she joined the Women’s Land Army and was sent as herdswoman to a dairy farm five miles from her home. It meant being up at five each day to cycle there in time for milking. On her 19th birthday her mother gave her George’s book – already a best-seller. It was a present that was to change her life.
A few months later the wedding took place in Somerset, a small family affair under wartime conditions. George travelled down alone. His mother disapproved of the relationship and refused to attend. But the marriage proved a strong one. The couple raised five children on that little farm on the edge of the Cotswold Hills.
Change in the countryside…
During this time farming was going through a revolution, both political and technical. As partners, George and Elizabeth guided the farm through these momentous changes. When he died in the early 1970’s she continued running it, with family help, until she retired at the age of seventy.
As I listened to her story I was struck by the quiet strength of this woman, with her twinkling eyes and ready smile. Though elderly and a little frail, her zest for life was clearly undimmed. In that repressive world of male control and regimentation, she’d been determined to make her life an adventure. What courage it must have taken to leave the safety of her Somerset home in wartime and make a life for herself in farming - and on her own terms.
As I drove away I found myself thinking about Pip Archer at Brookfield Farm. At sixteen she was becoming a major character in that central farm. I’d written a few scenes with her myself. Mostly she’d played a peripheral role in whatever drama was going on.
Hearing Elizabeth Henderson's story made me think afresh about our character. Elizabeth had become a farmer at a time of momentous change. Wartime farming had been kept under tight state control, then with the peace the Government had embarked on a massive expansion driven by public subsidy.
While George had been a doughty campaigner against subsidies and what he saw as state control, Elizabeth hadn’t been interested in politics. Even so, her marriage and her partnership in the farm put her at the centre of events at a time of momentous change. This had been the background to the BBC's new series drama about village life and farming families.
Today’s new challenge…
Today our countryside is on the verge of change as great as in those post-war years, or so it seems to me. Climate change and our vanishing wildlife are creating a new reality. Why not put our new young character, Pip Archer, at the centre of events, just as Elizabeth Henderson had been in the 1940s and 50s? In fact, why not take her story to the point where she became the new boss at Brookfield?
She could then lead the farm -and the nation - into the new era of climate-friendly farming. Put simply, this new, charismatic figure would be taking The Archers back to its roots. Just as the show had reflected an output-oriented agriculture at a time of food rationing, it would now show a countryside prepared for the climate emergency.
I’ve no idea where Pip’s storyline will take her, but I hope she will show something of Elizabeth’s unquenchable spirit. I was so taken with the life of this post-war farming pioneer that I wrote a one-woman stage show about her. Called ‘No Finer Life’ it ran to more than 40 performances, delighting audiences across England. Hopefully the show will be back again before long! The picture shows the late Elizabeth Henderson meeting the actor who was to play her on stage, Robbie Bellekom.
Signed First Edition
Cider Shed Launch Party
Two first edition hardbacks signed by Graham, plus two tickets to a real life launch on a farm featuring Q&A with Graham, local cider and sustainably farmed buffet food. Venue and guests TBC. LIMITED TO 50.
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By R.J. Anderson //
The Astros were one of the league’s busiest teams over the deadline weekend, as they dealt Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn, then demoted Brett Wallace and Chris Johnson to the minors. That leaves the Astros with four players starting at new positions. Tommy looked at Jason Bourgeois on Tuesday, and Carlos Lee is a known quality. Let’s focus on J.D. Martinez and Jimmy Paredes instead.
Martinez is the Astros new left fielder, as Jason Michael has taken over for Pence in right. The soon-to-be 24-year-old is a former 20th-round pick from Nova Southeastern University (that’s in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, for those unaware). Houston felt comfortable promoting Martinez to the majors despite never touching Triple-A because he hit everywhere he went in the minors, including a .324/.393/.494 line for Double-A Corpus Christi in 577 plate appearances.
Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus ranked Martinez as the eighth-best prospect in the Astros system, noting that scouts believe he has a good approach at the plate and “outstanding hands” that produce a “quick, quiet swing”. The expectations Goldstein outlines are that Martinez will hit for average, but not much power or speed from a corner outfield spot. Combined with this being Martinez’s first exposure to the major leagues, there is no guarantee he will perform well. Still, if you have an itching for a potential sleeper in batting average, keep an on eye out on Martinez.
Paredes, meanwhile, came to Houston in the Lance Berkman trade last July. He is a switch-hitter who won’t turn 23 until late November and a former second baseman. In Goldstein’s aforementioned rankings, he had Paredes at number six, noting that he could become an everyday second baseman in a perfect world. Paredes is a speedster with a stolen base for every 3.5 games played in the minors (or roughly a 46-steal pace over 162 games), although he could stand to improve on his efficiency, as his career success rate is just 67 percent.
While speed is appealing, the other phases in his game could use some work. Even this season, he was hitting just .270/.300/.426 in Double-A before being called up, and his minor league career slash line is .279/.312/.406. Don’t expect much fantasy value from Paredes outside of steals, and even then, it’s possible he doesn’t reach base or succeed enough to make it worth the effort.
Seeing some young players should be more exciting for Astros fans than watching washed up retreads on a nightly basis, but don’t get too enamored with either in a fantasy setting. Martinez could provide some batting average, however his position limits his value. The same with Paredes, as both lack the power you conventionally see with players positioned at corner spots.
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What Does This All Mean? Most of us can’t translate the above technical jargon into actionable information, so we’ll try to help interpret. Until recently reverse osmosis systems were the preferred method for treating and purifying water. However, there are now more efficient and effective means to produce higher quality water for home drinking, cooking and bathing.
On the down side, the natural minerals removed by a reverse osmosis system actually can have a long term negative impact on your health if you don’t replace those lost minerals through other sources.
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The newer point of use systems, like those mounted under the sink or just ahead of the bathroom plumbing, can produce extremely high quality water for critical uses and prevent the unnecessary processing of thousands of gallons of water for non-critical uses like watering the lawn and washing the car.
To wrap it all up, reverse osmosis systems are slipping into the history books and activated charcoal systems with multi-phased activated carbon filters are currently believed to be the best value, best performing and most cost effective means for providing clean, safe and healthy water to our homes.


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Over the last 20 years, heroin addiction has entered the national spotlight as one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. This is due to its potency as well as the variety of neurological effects it produces. In this article, we take a detailed look at how heroin affects the brain and body immediately upon using it.
How Heroin Affects The Brain
When heroin is present in the brain, the body will respond by decreasing the production of natural opioids. This initially produces tolerance, but once heroin has been used for an extended time, usually several weeks, this will result in dependence upon heroin. This means that the brain will be unstable without continued heroin use and withdrawal symptoms will begin to appear if someone goes too long without using. Without the continued introduction of heroin, withdrawal symptoms will start to appear.
Heroin produces its effect by hijacking the natural opioid system of the brain. This system is used to mediate pain, reduce depression and anxiety, and produce feelings of reward. Our bodies make natural chemicals that stimulate this system known as “endogenous” opioids. Heroin acts on some of the same receptors as these endogenous opioids, however, heroin activates these opioid receptors much more strongly than the opioids produced by the body. This can have very far-reaching effects throughout the body.
The most potent effect of heroin is on the perception of pain. This is most directly produced by heroin’s interaction with the μ-opioid receptors in the brain. Due to the strength with which heroin activates the opioid receptors, the perception of pain is greatly dulled. Heroin can also dull the perception of any other uncomfortable stimulus including cold, anxiety, tension, and physical discomfort of any kind. This means that any sensation of pain or discomfort will be weakened, or not even perceived at all. 1
Heroin use not only produces positive feelings of calm and relaxation, but it also reduces negative emotions. Feelings of anxiety or depression are decreased or eliminated entirely while simultaneously a great sensation of wellness, security, and peace is produced. Once the brain has adapted to this state, removing heroin will have the opposite effect and these feelings will strongly rebound, increasing depression and anxiety above their pre-heroin levels.
Heroin is a very strong depressant, and it can make cause someone to have very low energy levels. One of the most noticeable behaviors that people exhibit when using heroin is frequent itching and “nodding off”. This is a small lapse in consciousness that may look like someone has suddenly fallen asleep. People will often lay around for hours on end while high on heroin, drifting in and out of consciousness no matter what is going on around them.
How Heroin Affects The Body
Heroin also affects a wide variety of systems in the body. Since heroin is a powerful depressant, this means that everything gets slowed down to some degree. This can affect many different areas, including brain function, heart rate, breathing, and digestion. For a closer look, let’s examine each system in turn:
Heroin produces several effects on the heart and circulatory system. Heart rate slows which lessens the speed that blood will circulate and replenish oxygen or remove waste. This has a cascade on all other vital functions, as oxygen-rich blood is required by every cell in the body. Blood pressure will also decrease, which can lead to poor circulation in the extremities and create the possibility of getting lightheaded or fainting when standing suddenly. Furthermore, many long term heroin users exhibit irregular heartbeats due to chronic inflammation, scarring, and fatty tissue buildup in and around the heart. IV heroin use poses the added risks of collapsed veins, abscesses, bacterial infections, and heart infections.
The depressant effects of heroin are most visible in someones breathing. Immediately after use, there will be a sharp decrease in the number of breaths someone takes per minute. This is due to a decrease in signals to the diaphragm from the brain and is the leading cause of death in heroin overdoses. An overdose victim can die of hypoxic brain damage more readily than heart failure. Furthermore, there are a number of lung issues caused by IV heroin use which may be painful, debilitating, or even fatal. Some of these include pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.
Aside from the possibility of nausea and vomiting, the rest of the lower gastrointestinal tract is affected as well. Heroin use causes semi-paralysis of the large and small intestines which greatly reduces digestion speed and bowel movement frequency. In chronic heroin users, constipation is extremely common with the bowel movements themselves being very difficult to pass. This slowing of function can lead to reduced and slowed nutrient absorption and this can have a direct effect on immune function and overall health. The strain put on the rectum and intestines can also lead to hemorrhoids, prolapse, or hernia. The liver and kidneys also have great strain put on them by heroin use since the liver metabolizes heroin and filters the blood from the GI tract, while the kidneys are responsible for blood filtration and waste excretion in urine. Heroin use will only add to their workload, and any contaminants or cutting agents may be dangerous or even toxic.
Heroin use has severe effects on reproduction in both men and women, however, these effects differ in nature:
- Male Reproduction: In men, heroin makes it difficult or impossible to ejaculate while someone is high on the drug. After prolonged use, blood testosterone levels are reduced as well as sperm motility (ability to swim) being impaired while sperm quantity is also decreased. These effects on testosterone and sperm are known to persist long after heroin use has been discontinued. 2
- Female Reproduction: In women, heroin is known to cause a wide range of menstrual abnormalities as well as amenorrhea, or a lack of menstruation. This may take many months or years to resolve after heroin use has stopped. Additionally, heroin use can severely decrease sex drive in women. 3
- During Pregnancy: Using heroin while pregnant poses a wide range of serious risks for both the fetus and the mother. The risk of maternal death is elevated as well as the risk of premature birth or stillbirth, miscarriage, specific birth defects, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Babies born to mothers who abused heroin often have low birth weight and also show irregular breathing patterns, particularly while sleeping. Additionally, there is a 5-10x increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, as well as higher mortality in general for infants born to mothers who used heroin. 4, 5, 6
- Hawai’i Medical Journal: Understanding Endorphins and Their Importance in Pain Management
- Trends in Urology & Men’s Health: Recreational Drugs and Male Fertility
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Substance Abuse Treatment – Addressing the Specific Needs of Women
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Pregnancy and Opioid Pain Medications
- Centers for Disease Control: About Opioid Use During Pregnancy
- Fertility and Sterility: Drug Abuse and Reproduction

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The Congress on Saturday rejected the 'One Nation, One Election' idea, calling it an assault on the Constitution and federalism.
Addressing a briefing on the deliberations of the first meeting of the reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) here, party leader P Chidambaram said the BJP does not have the numbers to pass the required constitutional amendments for holding simultaneous polls.
"One Nation, One Election is an assault on the Constitution... it is an attack on federalism," he said when asked about the issue.
It will require at least five constitutional amendments and the BJP knows that it does not have the numbers to pass these, the senior Congress leader said.
"Yet, if it (BJP) puts forward this mirage of 'One Nation, One Election' it is only to divert attention from the pressing issues and to create a false narrative. We reject this 'One Nation, One Election' idea," Chidambaram said.
His remarks come days after the government set up an eight-member high-level committee to examine and make recommendations at the earliest on the issue of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities and panchayats.
The committee will be headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind and will have Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and former finance commission chairman N K Singh as members.
Chowdhury had later declined to be part of the panel.
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This afternoon, Council passed a resolution supporting our Dreamers, also known as recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
The resolution also calls on Congress to pass the "DREAM Act," creating a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients. It further provides a grant of $50,000 to the Oregon DACA Coalition to help offset the costs of DACA renewal fees.
There are 800,000 Dreamers nationally: 11,000 call Oregon home. President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA was foolish, cruel, and short-sighted.
Special thanks to our own Mariana Garcia Medina for helping to draft the resolution. She is a valued member of the Fish team at City Hall and a Dreamer. And to our panelists, including Andrea Williams, Executive Director of Causa Oregon; Leonardo Reyes, founder of the Oregon DACA Coalition; Jimmy Dogo from the New Portlanders Commission; and Daniel Franco-Nuñez from the Human Rights Commission.
On Friday, the State of Oregon and the City of Portland raised a number of concerns about the Superfund process, including the prospect of years of further delay.
In January, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final cleanup plan – or "Record of Decision" – for the Portland Harbor Superfund site. The Record of Decision was a major step forward in the Superfund process, and reflected the input of a diverse group of stakeholders, including federal, state, and local governments, tribes, neighbors, businesses, and the broader community.
EPA is now getting ready to make big decisions about how to proceed with the cleanup, including how to measure the current health of the river so we can evaluate our progress along the way.
The City has learned that a number of private parties have asked the EPA to reconsider fundamental decisions that have already been agreed upon, a process that could delay cleanup work by a decade or more.
Rather than revisiting these decisions, the City is encouraging EPA to uphold the original cleanup plan and move quickly toward implementation.
Today, Council adopted a shared vision of adding 2,000 new units of supportive housing in the next 10 years. Supportive housing combines deeply affordable and safe homes with intensive services for people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction.
About two-thirds of the people living outside in our community report a mental illness, addiction, chronic medical condition, or some combination. These women and men face significant barriers and are at greatest risk of dying on our streets.
Fortunately, we know what works – supportive housing. Today’s action is a commitment to our most vulnerable neighbors. Although it won’t solve our housing crisis or end homelessness, it will make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
This bold vision builds on recent actions the Council has taken to address our housing crisis: opening new shelter beds, extending the housing state of emergency, enacting historic renter protections, and making significant new investments in the Joint Office of Homeless Services.
Nick's resolution was co-sponsored by Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Eudaly. And it builds on a strong partnership with Multnomah County, the State of Oregon, Home Forward, and other community non-profits.
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Sajid Zafar Hussain was suspended from his post at Sparkhill’s Jamatia Islamic Centre after agreeing to arrange the wedding of a 14-year-old girl.
An imam caught agreeing to marry off a 14-year-old girl has been welcomed back to his mosque job, despite protests from worshippers.
Sajid Zafar Hussain has spent the past month suspended from his post at the Jamatia Islamic Centre on Woodlands Road, Sparkhill.
He was caught on film agreeing to arrange the wedding ceremony by undercover TV reporters posing as the mother and brother of the schoolgirl.
Mr Hussain was immediately suspended by the mosque but the Mail has discovered he was allowed to return to work last Monday.
Yet the decision has divided worshippers, with one mosque member claiming the ‘unjustifiable’ return had caused bad feeling.
They said: “When the imam entered the mosque to lead prayers a number of members and trustees protested and asked if he would do the decent thing and resign to avoid causing division within the community. The imam refused to comment.
“A number of his supporters then objected and began to push members around, there was a disorder which was defused by the trustees and the members walking away from the situation.
“The Management Committee were asked to explain how they concluded the imam’s actions did not amount to gross misconduct. They too refused to comment.”
The ITV Exposure programme visited 56 mosques across the country and asked clerics to perform an Islamic marriage ceremony, known as a nikah.
Mr Hussain and imams at 17 other mosques agreed.
The Mail visited the Jamatia Islamic Centre where its President Noor Hussain and joint treasurer Mohammed Fidah confirmed the imam had been allowed to return following an investigation by an ‘independent committee’.
The President claimed the cleric had agreed in principle to marry off the schoolgirl as a reaction to the ‘emotional state’ of the female reporter posing as her mother, who he described as a ‘desperate woman’.
Asked if they thought Mr Hussain’s offer to marry off the schoolgirl was wrong, Mr Noor Hussain stressed no criminal offence had been committed as no marriage had actually been conducted.
The imam, they said, will not be able to conduct marriage ceremonies at the mosque until further notice, but confirmed the decision could be reversed at any time.
Another senior mosque official, who asked not to be named, said of Sajid Zafar Hussain’s appearance before the committee: ‘‘He said he regretted what happened and apologised and I think that was the reason he came back.”
Asked if he would condemn the imam’s actions, the official said: “We do strongly condemn his actions. She was underage.”
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The city is named for Charles E. Friend who homesteaded the land and initially named the community Friendville. He operated a dry goods store and post office. In 1873 the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad named its new train station there "Friend."
The Friend Police Department, which was initially housed in a tool shed during construction of U.S. Route 6 was reported to be the smallest police station in the world according to Ripley's Believe It or Not. In the 1960s the shed doubled in size so the Nebraska State Patrol could also be stationed there. Friend still claims it has the smallest combined police station.
Friend is located at (40.652095, -97.285731).
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As of the census of 2010, there were 1,027 people, 431 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,237.3 inhabitants per square mile (477.7 /km2). There were 501 housing units at an average density of 603.6 per square mile (233.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 431 households of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,174 people, 475 households, and 326 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,473.4 people per square mile (566.6/km²). There were 516 housing units at an average density of 647.6 per square mile (249.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.64% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.
There were 475 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $34,833, and the median income for a family was $40,667. Males had a median income of $32,946 versus $17,829 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,422. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
- Elvin C. Drake, head track and field coach of the 1956 NCAA Champion UCLA Bruins
- John L. Loos, American historian born in Friend in 1918
- Anna Louise Strong, journalist and left-wing activist
- Thad Weber, professional baseball player (San Diego Padres)
- John William Miller, aviation engineer
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Aine Givens Aine Givens Orchard analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to find the 1950 median home values for every state plus Washington D.C. How much the typical home cost in your state in 1950 Suburban ...
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She pointed out that the agency found that the driver in a 2016 crash in Williston, Florida, ran his car on Autopilot on roads where it wasn't designed to operate safely.
Homendy raised similar concerns in an interview with The Washington Post last month, saying the board had made and reiterated recommendations following fatal crashes in Williston, Fla., and Delray Beach, Fla., ...
A third sound monitoring unit is under construction in Williston and is expected to be online in November.
The Williston Basin had the largest drop, losing three rigs week over week to 26.
In September, WLL acquired the leasehold interests and related assets in the Williston Basin of North Dakota. ... On September 30, OAS extended the acquisition date for the Williston Basin assets from Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Reisinger was working for Nabors Completion and Production Services Co. in Williston when 28-year-old Dustin Payne, a welder, died after an explosion.
The Williston Basin averaged 24 rigs in the third quarter, up 41 percent compared to the second quarter.
The airports in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake and Jamestown all saw an increase in passengers this August from the previous year.
., just south of Williston, N.D., there was a 66% increase in developed land between 2001 and 2019.
Pastor Nicole Ajibola is a business owner in Williston. ... Ajibola is in the process of starting her own organization in Williston called Women Empowerment Outreach.
Chesapeake added both rigs in the Gulf Coast, while Continental added one rig each in the Powder River and Williston basins.
Whiting (WLL) concludes the acquisition of Williston basin assets from a private company for a total cash value of $271 million. Zacks Equity Research, Entrepreneur.com Whiting Petroleum Corporation WLL recently ...
., with its footprint in prolific Bakken/Three Forks resource play in the Williston Basin, is among the largest upstream energy companies in the United States.
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Tesla owners could soon gain 'Full Self-Driving' access at the touch of a button, prompting criticism from regulators and safety advocates
She said the board has made recommendations stemming from fatal crashes in Williston and Delray Beach, Fla., as well as Mountain View, Calif. but they have gone unanswered.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Schneider National, Northern Oil and Gas, G-III Apparel and Abercrombie & Fitch
Northern Oil and Gas: The company's core operations are focused on three leading basins of the United States - the Williston, Permian,and the Appalachian.
The median decrease there is 12.9 percent, which is higher than not only Midland but Williston, North Dakota (-11.8 percent), Oakland (-9.1 percent) and San Francisco (-6.9 percent).
The increase was driven by an addition of five rigs in the Anadarko Basin to reach 48 rigs, while the largest change over the last month was a five-rig increase in the Williston Basin to reach 27. Both plays hit ...


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Mumbai: Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who featured in Amitabh Bachchan's Wazir, said that she is dying to do a dance-based film as she is a trained dancer.
"I am dying to do a film that is based on dance. I want to use my dance skills. I am a trained dancer. Wazir is obviously not about dance but a thriller mystery. I would love to do a film that is about dance, as I love to dance," Aditi told IANS.
Aditi has featured in films like Yeh Saali Zindagi and London, Paris, New York.
The actress said that she doesn't want to restrict herself when it comes to roles.
"I don't want to be stuck in a box as versatility is very important for me. I love to be challenged, and for me, it's all about creativity," added Aditi.
This year, Aditi will be seen in Sudhir Mishra's Aur Devdas where she plays the contemporary version of Chandramukhi. She will also be seen in Abhishek Kapoor's Fitoor.
When Aditi was asked if she is happy with the kind of scripts she is getting these days, she said: "It's always a task for me. I still struggle but they do come, but slowly and steadily. I don't have anybody as a producer or director from this industry or anybody backing me. When you are on your own, it's a little harder. I take it positively though it's a struggle."(Also Read: Aditi Rao Hydari Explains Why She Feels Like an 'Outsider' in Bollywood)

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Hospital admits 'brought dead' patient, husband files police complaint
KOLKATA: A Jalpaiguri resident has lodged a complaint at Alipore police station alleging that his wife was admitted at a private hospital, even after being declared "brought dead" by one of the hospital doctors. The family members of the victim further alleged that the police were not taking action against the accused doctor for negligence.
Ananya Chatterjee, a resident of Suhrid Lane in Jalpaiguri, brought his pregnant wife Moumita to Kolkata after she had some complications.
He had rented a house at Behala and was consulting a doctor at the same area when on the fateful night (November 21) the patient began to bleed. The doctor, on being contacted by Chatterjee, advised him to administer one of the prescribed injections, which he got administered to his wife by an attendant.
However, the patient's condition further deteriorated. He rushed his wife to the private hospital on Wednesday morning.
He alleged that after
examining her, one of the doctors declared her "brought dead".
However, after a few minutes they admitted his wife and shifted her to the ICU.
Later, she was declared dead by the hospital authority. According to him the hospital authorities had even included ICU charges in the bill.
Chatterjee questioned: "Why did they admit the patient when one of their doctors had declared her "brought dead"?"
"Why didn't the hospital authorities issue her death certificate when she was already dead?" He has also pressed a negligence charge against the doctor who was treating his wife.
Despite the postmortem being done and the body
being taken back to her
native place, the police are yet to take any action against the hospital.
Meanwhile, the hospital authorities have maintained that they are yet to get any written complaint from the victim's family members. On receipt of a formal complaint they will initiate a probe.

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The Shirley Strickland Reserve Sporting Association is located at Shirley Strickland Reserve in Ardross, WA.
They represent five sporting clubs covering Cricket, Softball, Touch Rugby, Gaelic Football and Australian Rules Junior Football playing at the Reserve and supports the recreational, social, sporting, cultural and community dimensions of those sports.
All members of these clubs are automatically members of the SSRSA.
The SSRSA operates bar facilities within the City of Melville’s Sport and Community Pavilion for club members to enjoy the facility.
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The Secret Storytelling Garden
24th July 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join storytellers from Scary Little Girls for a magical afternoon of storytelling in the stunning surrounds of the Princess Pavilions quarry gardens.
Alongside favourite local voices like Pauline Sheppard or Cornish classics like the Brontes, we’ll be bringing you stories specially commissioned for our Mayven Festival from writers like Bec Applebee, Lorna Partington and Anna Mansell. These tales have been woven from the rich mythologies of Cornwall and are new takes on ancient folk-law like Mother Ivey, Cherry and the fairies and Selkies.
As always with our storytelling events, we’ll be combining wonderful performers and stunning environments with music, pathos, wit and song.
Please book ahead as spaces for this event will be limited and we are very much looking forward to seeing you!
Book your tickets here.
This event is a part of our Mayven Festival.


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Hyrule Warriors was such a success that it may lead to Super Mario Warriors
PGA Tour 15 pushed back to Spring; Need For Speed, Star Wars: Battlefront on track for 2015
Shigeru Miyamoto confirms that Pikmin 4 is in development
Mythbusters will tackle a few myths from Doom on January 31
Shadow of Mordor and Dragon Age 3 lead all nominees at 2015 SXSW Gaming Awards
Sega will release Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax on PS3, Vita this year
Daily Scoop: January 30, 2015 – Time for the weekend
Xbox Store Today: Life Is Strange: Episode 1, IDARB, Unmechanical: Extended
Sega to institute layoffs, early retirement program as company continues to struggle
Life Is Strange launches tomorrow… so here’s the launch trailer
Nintendo Download: HarmoKnight, RE Revelations, more
It’s an all-3DS Nintendo Download day as the company adds HarmoKnight, Legend of the River King, Resident Evil Revelations, and Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed to the 3DS eShop.
More details on all of these games can be found right here:
HarmoKnight - Strike and jump to the beat in this rhythm-based action platformer from Game Freak, the makers of Pokemon! With over 50 stages spanning eight worlds, it’s a full-featured game in a digital package. Feel the music and find your rhythm to save Melodia!
Resident Evil Revelations - Jill Valentine and BSAA partner Parker Luciani have been sent to search for Chris Redfield, whose last known GPS data positions him as being onboard a supposedly abandoned cruise ship. Danger hides around every corner as they explore the confined space of the ship and face a menacing new enemy and virus; the T-Abyss.
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed - Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race. Master your driving skills as you drift, barrel roll and boost to overtake your rivals, or use your weapons tactically and unleash your All-Star move to gain the winning advantage.
Legend of the River King - The Legend of the River King is a unique fishing RPG that offers two great modes, putting your angling and survival skills to the test!
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R&B brother duo Jake&Papa flip the Tupac classic
Bump Mom & Pac, the latest cut from Jake&Papa. It was released on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013. Things are improving for Jake&Papa with each new offering, and Mom & Pac is certainly no exception. It's a worthy addition to the Jake&Papa's catalogue, which has seen much evolution as of late. We're definitely anticipating the next step.
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Published: August 7, 2008
If you didn’t hear the news, a group of people who call themselves “Ruxxe” decided to run a press release stating they were trademarking a name for Autzen stadium called “The House of Loud”. Now it created a big stir that made it all the way to ESPN’s College Football Live tv show and was radio, newspaper, and blog material for a few days.
Ted Miller, the writer for ESPN.com’s Pac-10 blog picked it up and linked his readers to our post and that led to a big discussion on our message boards and on the blog comments. More importantly, however, it created a question mark in my eyes.
Does Oregon need to give Autzen a nickname? I know, I know, it’s a crazy idea, but hear me out here.
Oregon is trying to become a “big boy” program, or in better terms, a traditionally great team. Ranked in the top 15 every year. Players moving on and getting drafted early each year in the NFL Draft. BCS Bowl Births. Pac-10 titles. You get the picture.
So what do most national programs have that Oregon is lacking? Some form of an Icon or nickname for their stadium. Is it required to be considered a national player? Heck no! But it sure does help in the recruitment and marketing areas.
Let’s take a look at some of the nation’s most storied college football programs for a second.
Florida has the Swamp. LSU, a two time BCS champ has “Death Valley” for their nickname. Michigan, “The Big House”. Ohio State goes with the “Horseshoe” for their name. Notre Dame has Touchdown Jesus.
Now I know some people view some of these more “traditional” schools old-timers and they were good only a long time ago, but I still believe this is something that needs to be thought about by Duck fans.
I am not even sure I want a nickname for Autzen, but I am for throwing out ideas and seeing what sticks.


The EESC issues between 160 and 190 opinions and information reports a year.
It also organises several annual initiatives and events with a focus on civil society and citizens’ participation such as the Civil Society Prize, the Civil Society Days, the Your Europe, Your Say youth plenary and the ECI Day.
The EESC brings together representatives from all areas of organised civil society, who give their independent advice on EU policies and legislation. The EESC's326 Members are organised into three groups: Employers, Workers and Various Interests.
The EESC has six sections, specialising in concrete topics of relevance to the citizens of the European Union, ranging from social to economic affairs, energy, environment, external relations or the internal market.
This study looks at the Conference on the Future of Europe’s (CoFoE) proposals on European democracy and the role of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). It explores different options for institutional reform of the EESC to best serve its purpose and increase citizens’ participation. To do this, the study examines different forms of participatory and deliberative practices, the current functions of the EESC, and the roles and structures of selected National Economic and Social Councils (NESCs). The study concludes with recommendations for revisiting the EESC’s structure and functioning, and centred around the issues of communication improvement, points at which the general public should be involved, as well as digitalisation. As regards the structure of the EESC, a more targeted approach to representation and abandoning the tripartite structure is suggested by experts interviewed for the purpose of this study. The study concludes that new forms of EESC activities should be given the time, resources, and attention they need to be effective.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)- It’s been almost three years since Johnny Johnson lost his son, Jayquon.
“His smile was the brightest thing about him,” said Johnson.
The 6 foot 10 inch tall, Brandon High School sophomore and basketball star, was gunned down at a home in Valrico on New Year’s Day back in 2017, in what police believe was a drug deal gone wrong.
Johnson’s shooter, a teenager, told police he acted in self-defense.
Ultimately, he was never charged with Johnson’s murder, but faced several drug charges.
Now year’s following the shooting, Johnson’s father tells 8 On Your Side, justice has not been served.
“The stand your ground law is totally unbalanced.”
Back in 2017, Florida’s ‘stand your ground’ law was altered to place the burden of proof on prosecutors. Johnson is now advocating for a more transparent understanding of the revised statute.
“My overall goal is to bring it back to the floor, look at the overall chaos that the law has caused and in particular, the law has caused for unjustified homicides to go up tremendously,” said Johnson.
The heartbroken and determined father plans to take his message to Florida lawmakers. Starting Jan. 13, Johnson along with a group of cyclists will ride from Jayquon’s grave-site in Tampa, to the State Capitol in Tallahassee.
“We can do better than this, we are better than this. This state, this country, is so much better than what we are demonstrating overall. The bright side is that I have hope that we can make some changes and put a silver lining to my son’s death,” said Johnson.
To learn more about Johnson’s bike ride and GoFundMe page, click here.

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Two ASAP Projects Lay the Foundation for Socially Just and Environmentally Responsible Growth
By Susan S. Ekoh, Adaptation Fellow, American Society of Adaptation Professionals
Over the past two years, ASAP facilitated two projects to advance climate migration practice and research, focused on the Great Lakes Region. One project brought together climatologists, demographers, and housing researchers to accelerate the development of methodologies to assess, predict, and prepare for climate migration. The second project convened conversations with businesses, natural systems managers, local and state government staff, and community & environmental justice organizations to talk about opportunities, challenges, and needs related to climate migration in the Great Lakes. Through these projects, ASAP and our collaborators sought to 1) establish the foundation for socially just and environmentally responsible growth in climate receiving regions and 2) ensure that as the science of climate-informed demography emerges, the methodologies, outputs, and applications become owned and controlled by affected communities.
What is Climate Migration?
With all the buzz about climate migration both inside and outside the adaptation community, let’s take a minute to define what climate migration actually means. Climate migration involves the movement of people in response to experienced or anticipated threats of climate change. Individuals, households, and communities may choose to migrate in response to climate-related effects such as extreme weather events, wildfires, sea-level rise, drought conditions, and others. The recent IPCC report on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability highlights the choice to migrate voluntarily as an adaptation measure. However, migration may also be involuntary when people are forcefully displaced from their homes after a climate-related event.
How may Climate Migration Affect the Great Lakes Region?
In the United States, extreme weather events, wildfires, and other climate-related events could result in the displacement of millions of US residents. At the same time, the Great Lakes region is recognized as a possible climate migrant-receiving region, due to its relatively milder climate and cooler temperatures, when compared to other parts of the country that are projected to experience extreme climate impacts. Other factors that make the Great Lakes region attractive include – access to fresh water and infrastructure capacity to accommodate an increased population. Given this likelihood, some cities have expressed hope of becoming “climate refuge cities” by attracting climate migrants.
ASAP Climate Migration Projects Support Climate Migration Research and Practice Across the Network.
ASAP’s Climate Migration Methodology Accelerator brought together climatologists, demographers, and housing researchers to accelerate the development of methodologies to assess, predict, and prepare for climate migration. Through the Accelerator, supported by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), ASAP hosted monthly learning labs to support selected multidisciplinary teams and other applied researchers, including ASAP members from across North America. These learning labs offered an opportunity for teams to share results and seek feedback across teams and from other participants on the calls.
Concurrently, ASAP led focus group conversations with stakeholders in the Great Lakes region, with support from the Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments (GLISA). Intermediary organizations, many of whom are ASAP members, helped us identify participants. Adaptation professionals within and outside the ASAP network have been exposed to the new knowledge and enhanced understanding on climate migration these projects created by participating in outreach opportunities such as the December 2021 Preparing Receiving Communities workshop and media engagement in outlets across the U.S.
ASAP’s Projects Illuminate Push and Pull Factors, Needs, and Challenges of Climate Migration
The Climate Migration Methodology Accelerator and the Climate Migration Stakeholder Conversations projects highlight: 1) the push and pull factors of climate migration and 2) the challenges and needs for climate migration to the Great Lakes region. One Accelerator team – Matt Hauer, BJ Baule & Kim Channell – demonstrated that extreme cold temperatures in the Great Lakes could result in more people staying than migrating out of the Great Lakes. Another team – Ross Plattel and Isaac Gendler – drew from trends in migration due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examined the readiness of a few cities in New York state to receive climate migrants. Ross and Isaac assessed walkability and transit scores, climate risk factors and haven factors. Based on this analysis, the authors demonstrated that communities with “relatively low climate risks and relatively high local amenities” attracted COVID-related movement in New York State. Hence, they suggest that areas where “local social capital” is improved are likely to attract incoming climate migrants.
Conversely, Kelly Main and Osamu Kumasaka explored staying in-place from the perspective of strandedness. Specifically, in the case of buy-out programs, homeowners are likely to move when affordable housing in less vulnerable areas are available. For households experiencing vulnerabilities tied to income, disability, age, lack of availability of safe and affordable housing may cause them to be stranded in place. Affordable housing is a crucial consideration for climate migration planning.
Focus group conversations also highlighted the need for affordable housing. Donna Givens, CEO, Detroit Eastside Community Networks, stated that: “housing costs in Detroit have skyrocketed. Especially rentals – we’re not building affordable rental housing for families, so where will they go? There’s a lot of homeless people in the street. If you’re a “destination place” it’s not good for poor people.” This statement reflects the potential challenges of climate migration for communities in the Great Lakes region without adequate planning.
The focus groups also uncovered several additional issues that adaptation professionals interested in climate migration should consider. For example: the quality and capacity of infrastructure needed to accommodate migrants, the need to facilitate smooth social integration of migrants within welcoming communities, recognize and avoid structural inequalities being perpetuated through population growth in vulnerable communities, and to curb impacts on the natural environment and Great Lakes’ resources. Furthermore, the focus group conversation that took place with natural systems managers raised a key point on how rural communities may be impacted by climate in-migration. Fred, a natural systems manager shared,
“It probably will magnify inequities in rural communities where people who grew up and lived there are priced out of the area – this is a trend that is already common in many parts of the country. Big potential for winners and losers and will be troublesome without good policy to try and mitigate that”.
At the same time, climate migration can yield potential benefits with adequate planning. Some benefits which were highlighted in the focus group conversations include opportunities for investment in infrastructure from population growth for a region that has experienced a population decline and its associated effects and labor opportunities that could contribute to the economic growth of the region.
What’s Next for ASAP’s Climate Migration Work?
The focus group conversations showed that there is not enough cross-sector conversation and planning on climate migration happening in North America today. Additionally, stakeholders are interested in knowledge sharing opportunities across the board, and opportunities for engagement with affected communities. Further, we have heard from many ASAP members that they need assistance to ensure they’re supporting communities’ needs and choices with respect to climate migration and making sure their climate adaptation practice includes appropriate and beneficial use of migration as an adaptation strategy. To respond, ASAP plans to 1) develop training and resources for practitioners across sectors and, 2) convene and facilitate dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and affected individuals. If you are interested in collaborating with us on our next set of climate migration projects, we’d love to hear from you! Email ASAP Deputy Director Rachel Jacobson. In the meantime, check out all project resources here and continue the climate migration conversation with ASAP’s Climate Migration and Managed Retreat Group!