When a strong-minded, motivated and dedicated Indian woman sets her mind on a goal, there is no obstacle that big to deviate her. Reinforcing the same, setting a great example, and creating more awareness amongst women to take up such challenging and fun tasks, three Indian women, Rashmi Koppar, Dr. Soumya Goyal and Nidhi Tiwari took up an exciting journey where they travelled by road from New Delhi to London, converting their childhood dream into a reality!
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Their journey was a roller coaster ride for these three super women. They drove 21,477 kilometers through unknown cities, faced nature’s hazardous climatic conditions, rain, snow, and landslides, spoke to people in sign languages and used the Google translators, but enjoyed every bit of their 97-day long vacation.
The entire trip was Nidhi’s idea, who also happens to be an expert in outdoor education, off-the-road jeeping, long-distance and high-altitude driving, and has lots of outdoor jeeping experience in India and abroad. She was also the sole driver out of the three best pals, and with only one vehicle at their disposal, the three set out on their courageous voyage! Not only this, but the car that they drove nearly 600 kms a day was sponsored by Mahindra (Scorpio) and become the first vehicle to cross the Arctic Circle.
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The name given to this expedition of theirs was ‘WOMEN BEYOND BOUNDARIES’. Their journey started from New Delhi in June and after passing through Myanmar, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Finland, Czech Republic and Germany, it finally came to an end in London in October.
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And, here is what they had to say about their life changing experience:
Rashmi Koppar stated:
“The first thing we did while entering every country was to buy a local SIM card. However, we couldn’t book accommodations in advance as our schedule kept changing. We took over five days to cover a distance of 200 km from Imphal to Myanmar; usually, it does not take more than 2-3 hours. It also meant redoing our visas. When we were stuck due to a landslide in Manipur, the locals offered to help us. We trusted them and stayed with their families, and also got to taste home-cooked Manipuri food. The trip reinforced my faith in human goodness.”
Dr. Soumya Goyal from MS Ramaiah Hospital recalled:
“It was only in India and England that we spoke in English. In the other countries, we used sign language and Google translator to communicate. We wanted to tell the women of the world that such expeditions are possible, and that there is nothing to be scared of. We avoided driving late at night, instead, spent evenings exploring the cities. In fact, we didn’t find a single woman driving on the highway till we reached Europe.”
Taking a 3-month long break from their work places, leaving behind their children and family for that long, and going alone to places that were unknown to them was obviously not a cakewalk for them. It takes a lot of courage to take a step like this, but the three friends proved everyone wrong, and successfully completed their trip in a way better than they had ever imagined. And now, not only are they world famous, but they also have given hope and encouragement to hundreds of women to go out and follow their dreams.
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Her Paintings - Poem by Marilyn Lott
She loved to paint and paint she did
On anything she could find.
She gave them out for presents
And we surely didn't mind.
A scrap of wood or heavy paper
A canvas too she'd utilize.
I think that when she was finished
Even she was quite surprised.
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John Terrence Cherry (1907 – 1956) …A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other. – Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities John Cherry’s sketch and signature on one of the pages of his high school textbook of Charles Dickens’ … Continue reading "Thankful Thursday: A Stranger’s Kindness"
Frances (Gaffney) Cherry (1868 – 1953) I wish I knew more about my great-grand aunt Frances (Gaffney) Cherry. When I look at this picture of her, taken from a larger portrait with her five sisters, I see a dreamy young woman with faraway eyes and perfectly coiffed hair. I can’t tell whether she is happy … Continue reading "Wishful Wednesday: Frances (Gaffney) Cherry"

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Harmonix has announced that it will be adding a new in-game music store this week to its hit rhythm game Rock Band
via a free update, allowing players to preview and purchase new tracks.
The developer says the music store will have a "user-friendly interface to streamline and enhance the music shopping experience," and will let players "view, purchase, and sort all downloadable songs tracks by Artist, Song Title, Genre, Albums, Pack," with full album art, song previews, and instrument-by-instrument difficulty levels.
Harmonix and publisher MTV have also announced that its downloadable content has gone "six times platinum" with over 6 million songs sold since the game's November 20th launch.
Said MTV's gaming senior VP Paul DeGooyer, "Thank you to the music lovers who have helped Rock Band
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On September 17, 2019, the Scotch Plains Township Council approved a Conditional Redevelopment Agreement with Advance Realty for the redevelopment of the Tier 1, Phase 1 section of Scotch Plains Downtown.
After review of proposals submitted in response to the RFQ/RFP for the Tier 1, Phase 1 section of Scotch Plains Downtown, the Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelopment Committee determined that the proposal submitted by Advance Realty, as revised, best represents the Township’s vision with regards to downtown redevelopment.
However, before fully designated Advance Realty as the developer for Tier 1, Phase 1, the Township Council passed a Conditional Agreement requiring Advance Realty to fulfill certain conditions outlined in Schedule A. If those conditions are met and a final Concept Plan is determined to be viable, financially feasible and consistent with the goals and vision of the Township, it is the intention of the Township Council to designate Advance Realty as the redeveloper for Tier 1, Phase 1.
Click here to read the entire Conditional Redeveloper Agreement.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 -- The Scotch Plains Township Council endorsed the Tier 1, Phase 1 Downtown Redevelopment Plan and authorized the issuance of Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for developers to submit plans for development at their September 25, 2018 Township Council meeting.
The Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelopment (SPDRC), which consists of residents, business, and property owners, was tasked by the Town Council on March 20, 2018 to work with Township Planners, Harbor Consultants, to write a downtown redevelopment plan to make the downtown more vibrant and encourage a mix of commercial, residential, and recreational uses that promote economic development opportunities for all residents to enjoy. The downtown redevelopment plan was also drafted to help satisfy Scotch Plains’ court-mandated affordable housing settlement requirements.
On September 12, 2018, all 21 members of the SPDRC unanimously approved the draft downtown redevelopment plan and sent it to the Township Council for endorsement on September 25, 2018. After 34 years of past Township administrations conducting studies and reports, this Township Council moved to endorse a downtown redevelopment plan and seek real proposals from developers to make downtown redevelopment a reality.
“The Township Council made history last night as the first Township Council to endorse a real downtown redevelopment plan,” said Mayor Al Smith, Chairman of the SPDRC. “I thank my Township Council colleagues for endorsing the plan. We couldn’t have done it without the hard work of the citizen and business leaders in the SPDRC. This is the result of a public-driven process, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we have accomplished so far. I am looking forward to the design competition amongst developers to finalize an outstanding plan.”
“Our public outreach efforts have been second to none,” said Thomas Strowe, Project Coordinator for Redevelopment. “We have had an open and transparent process with over 20 public meetings, posted agendas, minutes, and videos, and key information on the Township website and social media. We have sought community input at Township events and through town-wide surveys, which over 4,200 people participated in.”
The downtown redevelopment plan endorsed by the Township Council is for the municipally-owned, public properties. Based on the concept sketches featured in the plan, the potential impact of the public properties build-out plan includes:
Residents, Business, and Property Owners who want to review the Downtown Redevelopment Plan, PowerPoint and video presentation, of the plan please see below.
The downtown redevelopment plan sets the guidelines and standards, while satisfying our affordable housing settlement requirements, to create a design competition among developers for the best proposal(s) for downtown for Township consideration. The Township maintains full control over its public properties and has full negotiating power with developers to finalize a plan for downtown. The RFQ/RFP is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Questions about the plan can be directed to Thomas Strowe, Project Coordinator for Redevelopment, at (908) 322-6700 ext 317 or email@example.com.
Township Planner Harbor Consultants introduced the Redevelopment Plan for Tier 1, Phase 1 section of the Scotch Plains Downtown, and was endorsed by the Scotch Plains Township Council at their September 25, 2018 Business Meeting. The Council has authorized the issuance of Request for Qualifications / Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) for developers to submit plans for development.
Click here or the graphic above to view the in-depth report.
Mayor Al Smith and the Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelopment Committee (SPDRC), working with Township Planners Harbor Consultants, presented their Tier 1, Phase 1 downtown redevelopment plan during the September 25, 2018 Council Business Meeting.
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Mayor Al Smith opened the special Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelopment Committee meeting with a presentation of his 5-point plan and goals that will be accomplished by passing the downtown redevelopment plan.
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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006
Unwrapping the 'nonsense' of Valentine's Day
By KAORI SHOJI
Even as the season of love and romance descends upon us in all its hues of gooey cherry-reds and electrifying pinks, a great number of Japanese women remain . . . shira-keteru (frigidly sober).
In some cases, they're even outright grim. Take 36-year-old Midori, who has recently registered at a Kekkon Sodanjyo (a marriage-consultation center, an institution that specializes in computerized matchmaking, relationship nurturing and premarriage counseling) reputed to have sent more than 60,000 happy couples to the altar.
"Shikatanai-yo (it can't be helped)" says Midori, whose last relationship had ended when she was 29, and who has since then been living for nomikai (drinking parties), kaimono (shopping) and ryoko (vacations) -- the three pillars that support the often fragile equilibrium of the Japanese female professional. "I wasn't meeting any eligible men on the job and at my age, it's stupid to waste time. I want to get married and have a baby within the next 18 months with minimum fuss. I just don't have time for Valentine's Day nonsense."
Midori cites the months between December and February as the worst in the Japanese calendar: Christmas, the yearend holidays, and now Valentine's Day all spike the air with cloying suggestions of romance, sexy lingerie and cocktails at some luxury hotel bar.
Midori lit up her Pianissimo cigarette (less smoke, practically zero nicotine, apparently) and muttered: "Mattakusa, doshirotte yunoyo. Watashitachiwa Burapi to Angelina jya nainoyo! (For goodness sake, what do they want us to do? After all, we're not Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!)"
And who can blame her for sounding a little bitter when she and other partnerless women must navigate the barren, rocky terrain of the dating scene? Midori adds wistfully: "Barentain nante, koko nannenmo giri choco shika kattakotonai! (For many years, I've never bought anything but obligation chocolates for Valentine's)."
Ah, the obligation chocolates. Dreamed up by some genius marketeer who convinced women that not only do they have to present chocolates to their beloved (honmei) in order to express their emotions, but also to their bosses, co-workers, the guy down the hall who once fixed the photocopier at 2 a.m. . . . if only to demonstrate that one is a kind, considerate woman.
Now a must-buy fixture on the Japanese seasonal consumption map, this giri-choco comprises a market that sings to the tune of something like 30 billion yen, spawning an entire industry of impeccably polite, elaborately wrapped packets of chocolates. But there you go: obligation is nothing but, and as any Japanese woman will tell you -- buying a hundred boxes of giri-choco only heightens the misery when there's no one out there to whom they can give the real thing.
Kimi, who has just turned 34 after breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, declares that for clear-sighted women in their 30s, all the fun has gone out of Valentine's. "Honmei choco wo ageruni ataisuru otoko wa inai (there are no men out there who deserve honmei chocolate)."
Work before love
Kimi's theory is that unattached men over 30 are plainly incapable of providing an ambience of romance. Kimi's ex had thought nothing of skipping birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine's; he was the typical, work-comes-before-all salaryman who routinely came home after midnight and went straight to sleep. Kimi had broached the subject of marriage and her boyfriend's reply had been: "Isogashikute kangaerarenai (too busy to even think about it)." Kimi's dream now is to find someone to spend all the holidays with and to whom she can present a luscious chocolate gateau made with her own hands -- on Valentine's Day. To this end, she's thinking of moving to Australia.
There are some happy Valentine's Day stories out there. My favorite is the one that happened between my cousin and her husband, just before they started dating. Shigeru was crazy about my cousin but didn't know how to tell her, and instead of being subtle about it, he timed his confession two months before Valentine's Day. "Honmei choco wo kudasai! (please give me honmei chocolate)" were his words, at which my cousin laughed, thinking it some misguided joke. But he kept repeating that one sentence, accompanying it with invitations to concerts, dinners, an occasional flower bouquet. Every time Shigeru took her out, he trotted out that line. And come Feb. 14 . . . you know the rest.


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Corbin Bleu reflects on how grateful he is for his friends in his new music video, “Moments That Matter.”
The 20-year-old musician penned the track with Claude Kelly and Eric Hudson and recorded the track on his 19th birthday. Corbin remembers, saying, “I wanted to write something sentimental about love and family.”
Corbin shared of his new album, Speed of Light, “I love this album because from the first track to the last, there’s this path of every song getting better. For me as an artist, my one thing is to continue to grow, and I felt this brought something out in me emotionally.”
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We recently bought some caladium bulbs (yes, more!!) and today is potting day. Our stash of soil was running low and we decided to try out some potting mixes that we found in a nearby supermarket. We had good experiences with potting media from Horti so we chose two mixes that we have never purchased before. Horti is a Singapore brand that started as an orchid breeder in 1967. Today, they mainly sell seeds and horticultural products.
Horti Orchid Potting Mix
We needed some soil additives to aerate the soil and improve the drainage. Inspired by Summer from Homestead Brooklyn, we decided to try out adding mix made for orchids into our potting media. The pack came in 1.5 kg and since we are mixing them further, it is enough for around four 20 cm pots.
The pack did not specify the ingredients used in the mix. On the front cover, it showed something that looks like tree barks and sphagnum moss. However, after a quick googling on the spot, the official website states that it is a “soil-less medium based on rich aromatic pine bark, crushed and screened to a consistent grade”.
When we poured out the contents, the mixture was damp and it reminded us of coco chips. It mostly gave off a musty smell but there was a faint “pine aroma” in the background. Good thing is that we didn’t spot any signs of mold or fungus growing.
In the second photo, we placed coco chips side by side as a comparison. Horti’s mix is more fibrous but looks almost exactly like the chips beside it. We suspect it is not purely made up of pine bark and they mixed products made from coconut husks as well. Either way, it fulfilled the properties that we were looking for and used it in our mix.
Horti African Violet Mix
The other pack we bought was a mix specifically for African violets. We are initially quite surprised that there was a mix just for African violets. We used to have two pots of gloxinias (a distant cousin to the African violet) that had gorgeous, velvety blooms. They were both killed by a deadly mix of our harsh sunlight and spider mites.
Again, this pack did not have any specifications on what was used in the mix. Their website also did not specify other than mentioning that it is great for acid-loving plants.
Pouring out the contents of this pack revealed fluffy mix with some small clumps. On closer inspection, it looks like a mix of the following:
- Lots of peat moss (to provide the acidic base)
- Some perlite
We are pretty happy with this as it does not have any traces of clay or similar materials that will harden up in the future. We added pumice and the orchid mix to improve its draining capabilities before potting our caladiums.
When watering for the first time, even though it was completely dry, the water went through the surface easily and did not get trapped unlike some of the dense potting soil we used in the past. Also, it was able to hold a lot of water before it started to drip from below. I think this allows us to water fully every three to four days before the bulb sprouts and every other day when the leaves are fully grown.
Excited to see what these bulbs will grow into. Till next time!

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What is Reverse Phase Chromatography?
Reverse Phase Chromatography is a science technique used to separate different parts of a mixture. Imagine it like a race where each part runs at a different speed, so they end up at different places, making it easier to study them separately.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Reverse Phase Chromatography
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|Separates complex mixtures well||Can be expensive to operate|
|Handles large sample volumes||Limited selectivity range|
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Advantages of Reverse Phase Chromatography
- Separates complex mixtures well – Reverse Phase Chromatography is great at breaking down complex mixtures into individual components, making it easier to analyze each part.
- Handles large sample volumes – It can manage big sample sizes, so it’s suitable for large-scale experiments or industrial applications.
- Useful for hydrophobic compounds – This method is particularly good for hydrophobic compounds, which means it can work with substances that don’t mix well with water.
- Stable at varying pH levels – It’s stable across a range of pH levels, so it’s not easily disrupted by changes in acidity or alkalinity.
- Allows for gradient elution – It also allows for gradient elution, a process that gradually changes the solvent composition, providing better separation of compounds.
Disadvantages of Reverse Phase Chromatography
- Can be expensive to operate – Operating reverse phase chromatography can be a costly affair, as it often involves high-end equipment, consumables, and maintenance.
- Limited selectivity range – The selectivity range of this method is limited, meaning it can’t separate a wide variety of compounds.
- Requires careful pH control – You need to monitor and control the pH levels meticulously in this process, which can be time-consuming and tricky.
- Can degrade sensitive compounds – If you’re dealing with sensitive compounds, they may degrade during the process due to the harsh conditions, affecting the results.
- High solvent consumption. – Lastly, this technique uses a lot of solvent, which can be both costly and environmentally unfriendly.
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Columbia Professor Retires in Settlement of Sexual Harassment LawsuitHistorians in the News
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Dr. William V. Harris, a renowned Greco-Roman historian and longtime professor at Columbia University, retired on Monday as part of the settlement of a sexual harassment lawsuit.
The retirement, which Columbia announced in an email to students and faculty members on Monday afternoon, came nearly three months after an anonymous graduate student filed a lawsuit against Dr. Harris alleging that he had kissed and groped her repeatedly while he was her academic mentor, and then disparaged her to colleagues when she rebuffed his advances. The student, identified only as Jane Doe, also sued the university for what she called its “deliberate indifference” to her complaints about him.
After the lawsuit was filed on Oct. 2, Dr. Harris wrote in an email to The New York Times that he had no comment and referred a reporter to Columbia’s lawyers. In an email late Monday night Dr. Harris referred The Times to his lawyer and a lawyer for Columbia, neither of whom could immediately be reached for comment.
The terms of the settlement were not immediately known.
In a statement, David Sanford, Jane Doe’s lawyer, called the settlement “excellent.” ...
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This craft was designed by Wendy from Coopersburg, Pennsylvania and uses “junk” that would otherwise go in the trash.
Snapple tea lids
Small cardboard box from margarine
Silver Spray Paint
*Editor\\'s Note: Glue gun should be used by a responsible adult.
We used a tin can and some Snapple tea lids for the wheels. We found a cardboard box from some sticks of butter, toilet paper tube and used hot glue to fasten it together. Add a coat of silver spray paint and you are on the rails! We saved some cereal boxes and created a tunnel too.
This craft is reprinted courtesy of Thriftyfun.com.
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Looks Suspicious: Amy Pinto and Brent Lindsay are two of seven actors bringing ‘Quickies’ to life.
Theater gets fast and furious in ‘Quickies’
By Patrick Sullivan
Pop quiz: What do an amorous navigational computer, a heartsick college professor, a lost army patrol, and a couple of oppressed potato sorters have in common? Answer: They’re all part of “Quickies,” the fifth annual festival of short plays at Actors Theatre.
By now, many North Bay theatergoers know the drill. Every year, AT harvests a bumper crop of new works by emerging playwrights from across the country. The plays are comedies or tragedies or both or neither. They’re complicated dramas, straightforward sketches, homages to the classics, or cutting-edge experiments in stagecraft. What they have in common is extreme shortness: Each play works whatever magic it has to work in 20 minutes or less.
This time out, the festival is organized like a restaurant menu. Every night, guided by vague but intriguing descriptions, the audience chooses seven plays from a list of 14 works. A small strike-force of actors (working with four different directors) then mobilizes to bring the selections to life.
Among this year’s best offerings is Johnny Hong Kong, playwright Kate Walat’s humorous yet slightly disturbing exploration of the relationship between a manic little boy and his beleaguered mother. Walat’s play (directed by John Warren) perfectly captures the peculiar poetry found in the language of little kids: “Did you ever think what would happen if all you ever did was sit all day and think and think and think?” Johnny asks the audience.
Also excellent is Am Lit or Hibernophilia, Dan O’Brien’s story of a widowed American college professor trying to recapture his lust for life by moving back to the Auld Sod. Desperate to escape his illiterate students and the ghosts of his American past, the prof writes e-mails to old friends in Ireland: “If you don’t get me this job, I’m going to blow my fucking brains out. Sideways winky smiley face.”
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the night is Down. This dramatic encounter between an old man and his grandson could have been a dreadfully bad movie-of-the-week-style play about assisted suicide. But playwright Janet Kenney’s knack for dialogue makes Down both witty and genuinely moving.
Of course, “Quickies” is not just a showcase for playwrights. Consider that a mere seven actors have the Herculean task of bringing these diverse plays to life. Slipping in and out of so many roles on such short notice could bring out the best in an actor–or the very worst. The AT ensemble meets the challenge head-on and achieves generally positive results, though not everyone had fully mastered their lines and cues by opening weekend.
Amy Pinto achieves just the right mix of wide-eyed wonder and teeth-grinding frustration as mother to the title character in Johnny Hong Kong. Scott Wagman’s knack for physical comedy allows him to make the most of The Deluxe Option, an offering from playwright Dennis Jones that is generally funny even though it borrows at least one of its jokes from a cell-phone commercial.
But the standout performer is Brent Lindsay, who manages a seamless transition from the heartbroken college professor of Am Lit or Hibernophilia to the manic five-year-old of Johnny Hong Kong to the lustful farm boss in the Flannery O’Connor-flavored Potato Girl to the dying grandfather in Down. No one onstage comes close to matching the astonishing intensity Lindsay brings to each of these roles.
In fact, if anyone needs one simple reason to sample this complicated array of plays, Lindsay is it.
‘Quickies’ continues through May 10 at Actors Theatre, Luther Burbank Center, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. For details, call 707.523.4185.
From the April 10-16, 2003 issue of the North Bay Bohemian.

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It seems that Boeing are playing the long game in revealing their latest launch decision:http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/06/25/215025/boeing-expects-to-deliver-737-replacement-by-2015.htmlI guess technology will change quite considerably by then but trying to take 15% off operating costs (compared with the 737) will take some doing, especially if it take into account environmental concerns.
Like Bombardier with the C Series, Boeing won't want to launch the 737 replacement until they know that it can offer that kind of reduction in operating costs, which will be primarily linked to the development of more efficient engines. Boeing also knows that Airbus is going to be very busy with the A350 XWB and A380 and is bound to follow them into the market with their A320 replacement. Pratt and Whitney want to proceed with their geared turbofan, but maybe the propfan will still have it's day.
maybe carriers like SAS or/and American Airlines are finally waiting for such new designs to replace large portions of their fleets from ca. 2015 onwards. At least SAS wants to wait and announced in their latest annual report that their remaining MD-80-fleet will probably be retained until such new aircraft are coming online. SAS does not see enough economical advantages by replacing their current MD-80-fleet by additionial "currently produced" aircraft and decided to look for ways to reduce the noise-impact of their MD´s until the replacement is found.
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Ascot trainer Trevor Andrews is expecting a strong rehearsal for the Magic Millions Perth 2YO Classic from robust filly Princess Hallowell today.
Princess Hallowell and impressive debut winner Petrol Power look to be the two leading contenders for the $250,000 Ascot feature in a fortnight.
The Oratorio filly, who cost owner Craig Thompson $110,000 at last year's Perth yearling sale, was freshened after her explosive all-the-way win by four lengths over 1000m a month ago.
Princess Hallowell was gunned down by Flying Zoe by a nose when second in a 400m trial at Belmont Park on January 21.
Flying Zoe franked the form with a strong victory on debut at Ascot on Wednesday.
Andrews has Princess Hallowell near peak fitness for today's Frank and Rona Plate (1000m) but said there was improvement in her for the Magic Millions.
"She's had a soft trial and a couple of gallops," Andrews said.
"She's quite a hardy filly that needs plenty of work. She's about 90 per cent fit for this and should have a bit of improvement for the Magic Millions."
After the scratching of Chielo Rossa, Princess Hallowell will start from barrier eight in the field of nine.
She will carry 56kg, with champion jockey Paul Harvey in the saddle.
Danehill Express colt Lenience, a solid debut winner over 1000m a fortnight ago, is her only rival with race experience.
"She should be hard to beat," Andrews said.
"Lenience goes pretty well but she has speed and should be able to cross.
"I'm pretty pleased with where she's at."
Andrews will chase his third MM Perth 2YO Classic win after victories with Time To Climb (2010) and Ravinia (2006).
The Ascot trainer's promising two-year-old Mo Gasur has been ruled out of the race. The impressive trial winner pulled up shin sore after running third to Flying Zoe on debut on Wednesday.
Andrews also has Accrual set for today's Felkong Handicap (1600m).
The former Lloyd Williams-owned galloper led all the way to beat Operational over 2100m last Saturday. He was an impressive 1 1/4 -length winner over 1600m two starts ago.
"I don't want him leading and thought it was sensible dropping him back in distance," Andrews said.
"He'll keep Classique Ivory honest."
·Clint Harvey's application to have DNA tests done on a urine sample which tested positive to a prohibited substance was dismissed yesterday by the Racing Penalties Appeal Tribunal.
The jockey's lawyers wanted the sample, taken at the Lark Hill barrier trials in November, to be tested further to prove it was actually from him.
Harvey was stood down from riding in November.
"The stewards' inquiry will now resume as soon as we can arrange it," chief steward Brad Lewis said.
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According to the U.S. News & World Report, jobs in health care and technology are among the best to land in 2015.
Physician jobs in particular topped the charts this year. The report ranks physicians as:
- #1 in the Best-Paying Jobs category
- #3 in Best Health Care Jobs
- #4 in the entire 100 Best Jobs list
The Physician job profile featured in the report reads:
…medicine is a career that offers great opportunities and potential. And the Bureau of Labor Statistics agrees, projecting that employment for physicians and surgeons will jump nearly 18 percent from 2012 to 2022, which translates to about 123,300 job openings. An aging population with increasing health concerns and health reform that will lead more Americans to health care services is driving this demand.
According to the report, while physician salaries vary in the U.S., general internists earned a median salary of $186,850 and an average salary of $188,440. The article cites a few places in the country that pay physicians particularly well: Wilmington, North Carolina; Wichita, Kansas; and Tallahassee, Florida.
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Deadly California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
An onslaught of wildfires across a wide swath of Northern California broke out almost simultaneously then grew exponentially, swallowing up properties from wineries to trailer parks and tearing through both tiny rural towns and urban subdivisions.
At least 10 were dead, at least 100 injured and at least 1,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed, authorities said.
All three figures were expected to surge in the coming days as more information is reported.
Taken as a group, the fires are already among the deadliest in California history.
Residents who gathered at emergency shelters and grocery stores said they were shocked by the speed and ferocity of the flames. They recalled all the possessions they had left behind and were lost.
“All that good stuff, I’m never going to see it again,” said Jeff Okrepkie, who fled his neighborhood in Santa Rosa knowing it was probably the last time he would see his home of the past five years standing.
His worst fears were confirmed on Oct. 9, when a friend sent him a photo of what was left: a smoldering heap of burnt metal and debris.
Some of the largest of the 14 blazes burning over a 200-mile region were in Napa and Sonoma counties, home to dozens of wineries that attract tourists from around the world. They sent smoke as far south as San Francisco, about 96 kilometers away.
Sonoma County said it has received more than 100 missing-person reports as family and friends scramble to locate loved ones.
The reports have come via calls to a hotline the county set up for the missing, according to Scott Alonso, communications director for Sonoma County.
It's possible that many or most of the missing are safe but simply can’t be reached because of the widespread loss of cell service and other communications. Much of the damage was in Santa Rosa, a far larger and more developed city than usually finds itself at the mercy of a wildfire. The city is home to 175,000 residents, including both the wine-country wealthy and the working class.
The flames were unforgiving to both groups. Hundreds of homes of all sizes were leveled by flames so hot they melted the glass off of cars and turned aluminum wheels into liquid.
Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Noah Lowry, who now runs an outdoor sporting goods store in Santa Rosa, was forced to flee in minutes along with his wife, two daughters, and a son just over 2 weeks old.
“I can’t shake hearing people scream in terror as the flames barreled down on us,” Lowry said.
His family and another evacuating with them tried to take U.S. 101 to evacuate but found it blocked by flames, and had to take country roads to get to the family friends who took them in. A 145-kilometer stretch of the highway is framed by the flames and a major concern overnight, said Brad Alexander, a spokesman for the California Office of Emergency Services.
Highway 12, which winds through the heart of wine country, was also rendered unusable by the flames.
“Sonoma and Napa counties have been hit very hard,” Alexander said.
The ferocity of the flames forced authorities to focus primarily on getting people out safely, even if it meant abandoning structures to the fire. Firefighters rushed to a state home for the severely disabled when flames reached one side of the center’s sprawling campus in the historic Sonoma County town of Glen Ellen.


STERLING – Sterling Public Schools could withdraw from the Bi-County Special Education Cooperative after having been a member for more than 40 years.
At a special meeting Thursday, the school board will consider a resolution to pull out of the 11-district cooperative effective with the 2014-15 school year.
The district is required, by school code and by its agreement with the cooperative, to give 18 months’ notice of its intent to withdraw from the group. The school board must approve a resolution by Jan. 1 for the withdrawal to take effect at the end of the fiscal year that ends June 30, 2014.
Superintendent Tad Everett said the decision has nothing to do with the cooperative or the quality of services it provides to special education students. He said it has everything to do with money.
“Bi-County has done absolutely nothing wrong,” he said. “This is not a performance issue here. … In our audit, we determined we could do this at a lower cost [by bringing the services in house]. This is a financial decision only.”
The district for more than a year has been “picking apart” its budget and conducting financial assessments of all of its programs and services, Everett said. The district so far has negotiated new contracts with its transportation provider, its food service provider, and its teachers and staff. The withdrawal from the special education cooperative simply is one in a series of possible money-saving moves for the district, he said.
Bi-County Director Drew Hoffman said it would be “sad” to see Sterling leave the group. He said teachers have “anxiety” about the impending decision because it could mean job cuts for the organization.
“I firmly believe that even with Sterling withdrawing, we would remain solvent,” he said “[We] are very understanding of why this happened. The fiscal climate in Illinois for school funding is at an all-time low. … Every dime counts. Every superintendent is being very fiscally responsible to their constituents.”
The Bi-County Special Education Cooperative provides services to emotionally and developmentally challenged and otherwise handicapped students. It provides speech therapy and occupational therapy and supplies social workers and psychologists. It also manages the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds for all the districts in the cooperative.
Cooperative members include nine districts in Whiteside County and two in Carroll County.
Sterling Public Schools is the largest customer of the cooperative; it provides about one-third of the revenue to the organization, Hoffman said. Last year, the district paid $1.8 million to the cooperative, including its share of IDEA funding, Everett said.
The district estimates it could save $160,000 a year; it might not save that much right away, as the district will have to hire a special education director, a secretary and several teachers, as well as add, convert or rent space, Everett said. But the district maintains it would save money over the long term, he said.
Hoffman said Bi-County would have to cut some jobs as a result of the move. But Everett said Sterling likely would receive applications from former cooperative staff and very likely would hire some of them.
Everett said the decision is not one he and the school board are taking lightly.
“I’ve had e-mails all week long about how Bi-County serves a great need and that we need to rethink this,” he said. “I concur completely. … But this is a business decision, and it’s a significant one.”
The Sterling School Board will meet at noon Thursday, Dec. 27, in the high school library, 1608 Fourth Ave., Sterling.
Go to www.sterlingpublicschools.org/board/agenmin.htm or call 815-626-5050 for an agenda or more information.


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It was a clean sweep as Greg Whitfield and Roxanne Pierce were able to secure a gold medal in the Western Regional Pickleball Tournament on Wednesday after 11-2-2 and 11-6-1 victories. Pierce is better known for her time competing in the 1972 Olympics as a gymnast for the U.S.A.
On this day, she and Whitfield worked seamlessly together to secure two wins, and a trip to the National Pickleball Finals. The best part of this: this was their first time playing together.
“When they asked me if I wanted to play with Roxanne Pierce, I said gladly,” said Whitfield complimenting Pierce.
Anytime a shot came their way, Whitfield set it up and placed the angles correctly, and Pierce was able to ace the shots back in the other direction, forming a perfect mix.
“When you have two players who know how to play and play well, chemistry is secondary to skill level,” Whitfield added.
Their next match will take place on October 14, which is Pierce’s birthday.
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Yesterday, members of Georgia's Senate and House received broad-based negative feedback asking the Senate to STOP the HB 206 Bill which became quickly known across the State as the "Green New Deal" Bill. As measures within the Bill were analyzed and broadcast by the Georgia State Freedom Caucus and then amplified throughout the network of grassroot conservatives across Georgia, texts and messages began coming to legislators on the Senate floor.
The Georgia Record will add a list of those House members who voted FOR HB 206 and those who voted AGAINST HB 206 later today.
Pictured above are two of the Bills sponsors, John LaHood and Steven Sainz, both of list themselves as Republicans but who now face questions surrounding whether they actually represent their constituents conservatives views...or not.
Senator Colton Moore commented on the effect the grassroot reactions had:
Here's the voting results in the Georgia House:


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Join the Outer Banks Brewing Station crew for a Leprechaun themed beer mile. Backyard party, chip timing and T-shirt are included. This is an adult 21 and over only social run. Prizes to the fastest male and female overall. Wear your Holiday finest, costume contest judging for most creative. Late registration and Check-in from 1PM – 1:45 PM. Saturday March 13th.


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The NOAA Satellite Observing System Architecture (NSOSA) study has examined nearly 100 alternative weather satellite constellations, looking for the most cost effective arrangement of instruments, satellite orbits, and sustainment policies. Examining the cost-effectiveness of potential future satellite constellations requires quantification of each constellation’s ability to provide a set of sensor capabilities that support mission functions. The effectiveness, or value, of each alternative satellite architecture depends on orbital assignments, instrument payloads, and launch frequency required to maintain given levels of constellation performance. A key complexity in the value assessment is uncertainty, we neither know the stakeholders preferences nor the alternative system’s performance with certainty. Key sources of uncertainty include priority of different observation types and performance estimation of different constellation types against value measures. This paper presents several methods to assess value uncertainty of the large number of constellation examined in the NSOSA study. These methods focus on value uncertainty related to stakeholder consensus, constellation performance scoring, and stakeholder preference. The methods include approaches to resolving the strong correlations that exist between constellations because of shared satellite configurations.
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Court Theatre names new Executive Director
Court Theatre Board of Directors Chair Lorna Ferguson, University of Chicago, Vice President of Community and Government Affairs Henry S. Webber and Artistic Director Charles Newell are pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Helsing to the position of Executive Director.
Ms. Helsing, 40, is currently the Director of Development of CENTERSTAGE the leading professional producing theater company in Baltimore, Maryland and pioneer in America's regional theater movement. She was chosen after an eight-month national search led by Albert Hall & Associates, based in Del Mar, California. Court Theatre's national search committee was chaired by board member Larry Strickling, and included Webber, Ferguson and Newell along with other members of the board.
As Director of Development of CENTERSTAGE, Helsing was instrumental in directing the theatre's annual fund growth for four seasons by expanding it to $2.5 million across all areas of giving. In addition, she helped launch a $5 million capital and endowment campaign. "Dawn brings a national profile and experience to Court Theatre. Every previous institution where she's been has seen significant growth in resources for the art. This is what Court needs most now. Additionally, I am personally thrilled to welcome her as co-leader of Court Theatre. Together, this theatre's future looks fantastically bright," said an excited Charles Newell on Ms. Helsing's appointment.
Court's Board Chair, Lorna Ferguson added, "Out of our recently completed Strategic Planning process, Court Theatre's Board of Directors, together with The University of Chicago, created a profile for our new Executive Director. Dawn Helsing matched perfectly this profile with her experience in relationship-building and fund-raising, and her interest in University relations. Through the search process, we learned that Dawn is regarded by significant figures in the non-profit world as one of the most promising theatre administrators of her generation. The Board of Directors is tremendously excited about the future of Court Theatre, especially now that we have such a conspicuously talented new leader to join Charlie."
Helsing also served as Associate Managing Director for Yale Repertory Theatre where she also earned her Master of Fine Arts degree. In addition, she has held the positions of Managing Director of Ensemble Company for the Performing Arts in New Haven, CT, Telemarketing Manager for CENTERSTAGE, and Communications and Special Events Associate with Arena Stage in Washington, DC. Ms Helsing also holds a B.A. in English from Grinnell College.
"I am thrilled to join Court Theatre and to collaborate with an extraordinary artist like Charlie Newell," said Dawn of her new position. She added, "to be a part of a vibrant University community and Chicago's remarkably rich theatre scene is a dream come true. I look forward to helping advance Court's tradition of imaginative, powerful, and timeless theatre that explores the questions and possibilities at the core of what it means to be human."
Ms. Helsing will replace former Executive Director Diane Claussen, who left to become Managing Director at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Court Theatre retained the services of Albert Hall & Associates to perform the executive search for the fifty-one year old organization. Albert Hall & Associates has led the national searches for several of the country's leading regional theatres including, Actors' Theater of Louisville, the Goodman Theatre, New York's Public Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre, among many others.
Court Theatre, celebrating it's 51st season, the professional theatre at the University of Chicago, is located at 5535 S. Ellis Ave. in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. Five, four and three play subscriptions to Court's 2005/2006 season are on sale now ranging from $69 to $250. To purchase a subscription or receive more information, call the Court Theatre Box Office, (773) 753-4472, or visit Court's website at http://courttheatre.uchicago.edu.
Court Theatre is partially supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts; by a CityArts Program IV grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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The demonstration will be made on an 8-metre Scorpion Rib boat on the forecourt of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, in the shadow of Westminster Abbey and just a stone’s throw from the Houses of Parliament.
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The Serenda Palace is the royal residence and seat of government for the ruler of the kingdom of Amadicia. It is noted for its opulence, where even the servants were red and gold livery.
The Palace was originally built some time after the War of the Hundred Years in the city of Amador. However, in the 930s NE the then-ruler of Amadicia granted permission for the Children of the Light to establish a permanant headquarters in the city, the Fortress of the Light. In less than a single generation the Children became the true power within Amadicia and as a reflection of this, the Serenda Palace was dismantled brick-by-brick and rebuilt two miles outside Amador's city walls.


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Paul has over 30 years’ experience working within the Financial Services industry. He has held positions with leading Life & Pension offices, successfully working alongside Independent Financial Advisers (IFA’s) for many years.
Paul then moved into the Asset Management sector with Schroders, again working on a consultative basis with IFA’s, Life Companies and Discretionary Fund Managers in the North of England. During this time, he became a highly respected and sought after presenter at local and national seminars working with National Networks and Industry bodies. After a period working with boutique Discretionary Fund Manager, Bordier AM and Miton Asset Management he fulfilled his career ambition by becoming an Independent Financial Adviser with Astute Private Wealth.

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KUWAIT: KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace yesterday. HH the Amir requested that the foreign minister relay to Russian President Vladimir Putin his greetings and good wishes.
Later, speaking at a joint press conference with Lavrov, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said Kuwait welcomes Lavrov’s second visit within two years, which is a clear indication of the friendly country’s keenness of developing bilateral “historic” ties. The top Kuwaiti diplomat noted that the visit is significant, especially amidst current regional and global changes in which Russia plays a ‘pivotal” role.
Despite the fact that diplomatic ties with Moscow date back to 1963, “yet they run even deeper and are more historical, since when a Russian vessel docked in Kuwait in 1902,” Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled noted, recalling Russia’s support of UN Security Council resolutions on the 1990 Iraqi invasion and occupation of Kuwait. “We were honored to meet His Highness the Amir, where we listened to His Highness’ valuable and wise directives in terms of buttressing joint relations (with Russia),” the foreign minister told the press conference on him being received, along with Lavrov, by the Amir earlier yesterday.
Describing talks with the Russian side as “inclusive and intensive”, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled said the meeting covered most cooperation areas, significantly the economic one. “We appreciate the Russian Federation’s efforts and full support of His Highness the Amir’s mediation efforts to mend the GCC rift,” he added.
Lavrov praised the results of the meeting held with HH the Amir, pointing out the important bilateral talks with Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, which dealt with the agreements concluded between the two countries during the Amir’s visit to Russia in 2015. He said that the sixth meeting of the joint economic and trade committee, which was held on the sidelines of his current visit, contributes to enhancing relations and investment between the two countries, adding that Russian Investment Fund and Kuwait Investment Authority are discussing projects estimated at $200 million.
He confirmed that Moscow supports military cooperation with Kuwait, pointing out to the participation of a Kuwaiti military delegation at the Russian Arms Expo last year. Lavrov also underlined parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, pointing to the expected visit of National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem to Moscow in the coming period to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two parliaments on various issues of common concern.
The Russian foreign minister added that his talks in Kuwait dealt with political dialogue on regional and international issues, cooperation at the UN Security Council, developments in Yemen, Syria, Iraq and Libya, Palestinian-Israeli talks and the Arab peace initiative. Regarding the GCC crisis, Lavrov said that his talks in Kuwait tackled the developments in the Gulf region and the Russian proposal to ensure security and stability among GCC countries and Iran.
Lavrov confirmed that Russia supports the efforts of the Syrian government to return refugees to their homes through opening safe corridors for them to return, pointing out that Saudi Arabia considers it necessary to speed up the activation of the Syrian Constitutional Commission. On the developments of the so-called “Deal of the Century”, Lavrov said: “We would like to hear more details about the (deal of the century), especially since what we hear from the Americans is very worrying,” adding that it would destroy all progress made so far in negotiations between Palestine and Israel.
On the latest developments on the issue of Russian citizen Marsha Lazareva, who was sentenced in Kuwait over suspected involvement in a financial crime, Lavrov said: “We dealt with this subject in accordance with Kuwaiti law and international conventions.” Lazareva was detained in Kuwait on charges of misusing public funds.
The joint press conference came after both sides held official talks during the sixth session of the Russian-Kuwaiti joint committee for economic, commercial, scientific and technological cooperation. The session was chaired by the Kuwaiti Minister of Oil and Electricity and Water Khaled Al-Fadhel, while the Russian side was headed by Russian Minister for North Caucasus Federal Affairs Sergey Chebotarev. – KUNA


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Today Zane is scheduled for the second part of his cervical surgery. This procedure is called a lateral laminectomy and involves shaving down a portion of a vertebrae or two to allow easier movement of the spinal cord. The surgeon will go in through the top of the neck for this procedure. The last surgery was done on the underside of the neck.
We are back from the vet hospital. Yes, we, meaning Zane and I. I asked the doctor to take an xray of Zane's knee that he recently had surgery on. He has been limping on it more now than he was a couple of weeks ago. They take xrays of his neck after the surgery anyways so I didn't think it would be a big deal to do the knee then as well. Well, apparently Dr. Bergman was concerned about the knee as well and he chose to xray it before doing the spinal surgery. It turns out that Zane still has a lot of fluid in his knee surrounding one of the implants. They think this is a bone infection. So they biopsied the fluid and will culture it to see which antibiotics will be most effective in fighting the infection. Zane was on 3 different antibiotics for 3-4 weeks after his incision had opened up.
This is not good news. I will wait to hear from Dr. Clark (ortho surgeon) regarding the next steps in clearing up this lastest development. Dr. Bergman (neuro) noted that the implants sometimes need to be removed to allow the infection to clear. Yikes! Meanwhile, he is back on an antibiotic while we wait for the culture to grow.
The spinal surgery has now been postponed. Dr. Bergman did not want to risk having that infection move over to the new surgical site. He was very pleased at how well Zane is doing right now. He thinks that we possibly may not need to do the second surgery. We will wait and see how he does while the knee infection gets treated. So for now, everything is up in the air.

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Serena and Venus stunned at Roland Garros
Day four of the 2014 French Open began with the prospect of Serena and Venus Williams setting up their 25th career meeting in the third round.
But less than two-and-a-half hours after play started at Roland Garros, both sisters were headed home.
Elder sibling Venus went a set up against Anna Schmiedlova before going down 2-6 6-3 6-4, but it is world No.1 and defending champion Serena's defeat to 20-year-old Garbine Muguruza that sent shockwaves through Paris.
The second set was a tense affair. Having cruised through the first, Muguruza stormed into a 3-0 lead before Serena broke.
Congrats 2 my opponent today. She did her thing. I'm proud of her. I wish her well. Until next time. There's always tomm & I will be ready.— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) May 28, 2014
But unseeded Muguruza, ranked 31 places below her opponent, broke straight back to love before holding from love-40. The Spaniard held her nerve to serve out for the match.
"It was one of those days," said Serena, who has never won fewer points in any of her 288 grand slam matches. "You can't be on every day, and, gosh, I hate to be off during a grand slam. It happens, you know. It's not the end of the world. It is what it is."
Serena struggled from the start against Muguruza and finished the match with only eight winners and 29 unforced errors.
"I don't think anything worked for me today, which is just nothing really worked," she added. "I don't know anything that actually worked."
When handed the microphone, Muguruza screamed "I'm so happy!" It was greeted by a huge roar from the Court Suzanne Lenglen crowd.
"To beat Serena Williams at Roland Garros feels amazing. I didn't expect that, but I played very well.
"I had to be really aggressive and keep focus because she is an unbelievable player and very difficult to play against so I think I did that well."
With the Williams sisters out, as well as second seed Li Na, Maria Sharapova must now be the clear favourite for a second Roland Garros title in three years after moving into the third round by beating Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 7-5 6-2.
"You just worry about your own path," Sharapova said when asked about this week's upsets. "I need to focus on what's in front of me."
There was another shock out on Court Six as Italian 12th seed Flavia Pennetta was upended by Swede Johanna Larsson 5-7 6-4 6-2.
Larsson will face Eugenie Bouchard - who last week broke her WTA title duck - as the young Canadian 18th seed came from a set down to beat Germany's Julia Goerges 2-6 6-2 6-1.
Eighth seed Angelique Kerber is also through after seeing off American Varvara Lepchenko 6-2 7-5.

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The USD/CAD currency pair extended its gains for the third consecutive day on Friday. However, the cross is still remaining at record highs for more than five years. The Loonie surged to 1.2529 within three days, reaching a three-week peak. Moreover, the Greenback is unlikely to decline this week, as technical indicators are giving bullish signs, and the closest significant cluster of resistances stays far, around 1.2670.
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Delta Air Lines
is the latest air carrier to decrease its flight schedule for the summer, while more travelers continue to book trips for the coming months.
From July 1 to Aug. 7, Delta (ticker: DAL) will reduce service by approximately 100 daily departures, primarily in US and Latin American markets. This change is meant to help the airline minimize disruptions and bounce back faster when challenges occur, according to the company.
“More than any time in our history, the various factors currently impacting our operation — weather and air-traffic control, vendor staffing, increased Covid case rates contributing to higher-than-planned unscheduled absences in some work groups — are resulting in an operation that is not consistently up to the standards Delta has set for the industry in recent years, ”said Chief Customer Experience Officer Allison Ausband in a company news release.
Delta is not the first airline to reduce its summer flight schedule.
(SAVE) said it would cut back on flights in the coming months to prevent the increasing cancellations that have hit its operations, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. On April 26,
(JBLU) said it would reduce its summer schedule in an attempt to “add more buffer room throughout the day to make up for operational disruptions and put less stress on its crew resources.”
Despite the news, shares for Delta were 6.3% higher on Thursday to $ 41.03, and the stock is on pace for its highest close since May 6, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That could be because both
s (LUV) and JetBlue raised their forecasts for revenue on Thursday, citing strong travel demand for the summer.
Southwest said in a regulatory filing that it continues to, “experience strong load factors and an acceleration in bookings for summer travel,” while JetBlue said in a filing that it expects “record revenue this summer.” Southwest was up 6.8% higher on Thursday while JetBlue was up 5%.
For Memorial Day Weekend alone, Delta says it expects approximately 2.5 million customers, a 25% increase from 2021 passenger levels.
The NYSE Arca Airline Index (XAL) is currently about 14% higher than its 52-week low on March 3, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
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Dementia is caused by damage to the brain which limits brain cells from communicating with one another and affects cognitions, feelings, and behaviors. Dementia is often used as a blanket term containing specific conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Vascular dementia. The different forms of dementia correspond to which part of the brain is experiencing changes and have different effects. For example, Alzheimer’s disease often causes difficulties with remembering new information, whereas Vascular dementia tends to cause more confusion, disorientation, and difficulty speaking. Considering memory is a largely affected factor with dementia, the use of marijuana as a treatment is a tricky one. A few studies have shown that marijuana can help reduce aggression and other behavioral symptoms in those with dementia. However, it has been suggested that long-term cannabis use can affect cognition and memory, which may be harmful to those with dementia. Similar to most research topics regarding marijuana, there is limited data supporting the use of marijuana for an individual with dementia, and further research should be conducted.
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Tolerance For Delay Of Reinforcement
When introducing communication skills, it is important to honor an individuals request immediately and consistently. Otherwise, the challenging behavior will continue to be more effective than the replacement strategy. Delayed reinforcement begins after the individual develops trust in the effectiveness of the replacement behavior.;
For example, if a child asks for a break, ask them to finish one minute of a given task first. Then, slowly build on this by gradually increasing the waiting time. Timers and visual supports are helpful tools for waiting.;
But Youre A Bcba Youre Biased How Can You Objectively Consider Other Therapies
Unbeknownst to the families I work with, I was not always a believer in ABA. In college I was introduced to complementary and alternative therapies used to treat Autism. They all made so much sense to me. Each therapy had multiple clinicians and parents raving about the life changing effects of these therapies. I spent hours and hours studying the theory behind each therapy. Outside of my classes I sought out further training from the top practitioners in different therapies to improve my practice. In my first jobs working with individuals who have autism I used these methods to teach my students. I believed that complementary and alternative therapies were the effective methods of treating autism.
Until my Intro to ABA class.
I first heard about ABA from a high school teacher after I told her I wanted to teach individuals who have autism. I watched the videos and read articles and I was not impressed. I viewed ABA therapy was outdated, cold and rigid, basically the opposite of the educator I wanted to be.
I came into the class ready to challenge everything the professor said, armed with years of knowledge from studying complementary and alternative methods for treating autism.
Im a BCBA® because I believe ABA is an effective therapy for autism.
So, is ABA an effective therapy for treating autism?
As the only scientifically proven, data driven, and objective therapy for treating autism: my answer is ABSOLUTELY YES.
Still not convinced?
Clinical Global Impression Scale
The Clinical Global Impression scale is a well-established research rating tool that consists of two one-item measures evaluating severity of psychopathology on a 17 scale , with 1 = normal, not at all ill, 4 = moderately ill, and 7 = among the most extremely ill, and change from the initiation of treatment on a similar 7-point scale , with 1 = very much improved since the initiation of treatment, 4 = no change from baseline , and 7 = very much worse since the initiation of treatment. The CGI has been shown to correlate well with standard, well-known research drug-efficacy scales across a wide range of psychiatric indications, and has been shown to have reasonable reliability and validity in assessing and tracking changes in the severity of psychiatric symptoms over time.
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How Much Aba Therapy Is Needed
The success of ABA therapy relies on repetition in order for a child with Autism to learn and demonstrate new skills. Research has shown that 40 hours of therapy for a child is the crucial number in order to see significant improvement. That being said, studies have shown that 20-40 hours of therapy can be optimal for a child needing comprehensive intervention. If there are only a few specific skills or deficits that need to be worked on 10-20 hours may be effective.
Often young children will start with a full-time comprehensive therapy program and as they make progress the hours will be reduced. After a full evaluation with your childs therapy team, suggestions will be made on what intensity of ABA therapy is best suited to them.
Looking For Treatment Providers
If you suspect an anxiety disorder in yourself, or your child with autism, how do you find treatment? You can start by talking with your primary health care provider, who may refer you to a specialist. Dr. Vasa recommended taking children to a psychiatrist or psychologist, with experience or training in autism, if possible. But she noted that can be difficult due to a shortage of those providers in many parts of the United States. “We need to increase the number of mental health providers trained in working with individuals on the spectrum,” she said. She and others are working to increase training in autism and intellectual disability for physicians.
Similarly, many U.S. communities do not have therapists trained in CBT for children or adults with autism.
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Harris Checklist For Challenging Behaviors
The Harris Checklist for Challenging Behaviors is an instrument developed to measure the frequency, severity, and management difficulty associated with each of 12 aggressive behaviors in subjects with learning difficulties, with each item/behavior rated on a 5-point scale. This schedule was based on a review of the aggression literature, existing interview schedules and scales, and input from service providers working in a range of community and hospital facilities, and has demonstrated reasonable inter-informant, between-interviewer, and test-retest reliability.
Building Skills For Every
âSocially significant behavioursâ include reading, academics, social skills, communication, and adaptive living skills. Adaptive living skills include gross and fine motor skills, eating and food preparation, toileting, dressing, personal self-care, domestic skills, time and punctuality, money and value, home and community orientation, and work skills.
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Papers Of Particular Interest Published Recently Have Been Highlighted As: Of Importance Of Major Importance
American Psychiatric Association, editor. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5. 5th ed. Washington: American Psychiatric Association; 2013.
Laura C. Politte declares that she has no conflict of interest.
Yamini Howe declares that she has no conflict of interest.
Lisa Nowinski declares that she has no conflict of interest.
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Christopher McDougle declares that he has no conflict of interest.
Human and Animal Rights and Informed Consent
This article does not contain any studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors. Among cited articles where one of the authors of the current report were authors, local Institutional Review Board approval was obtained and maintained for studies where human subjects research was performed.
Relationship Based Developmental Models
Relationship based models give importance to the relationships that help children reach and master early developmental milestones. These are often missed or not mastered in children with ASD. Examples of these early milestones are engagement and interest in the world, intimacy with a caregiver, intentionality of action.
Relationship Development Intervention
Relationship development intervention is a family-based treatment program for children with autism spectrum disorder . This program is based on the belief that the development of dynamic intelligence is key to improving the quality of life of children with autism.
The term multisensory integration in simple terms means the ability to use all of ones senses to accomplish a task. Occupational therapists sometimes prescribe sensory treatments for children with Autism however in general there has been little or no scientific evidence of effectiveness.
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Where Does The Information In This Guide Come From
The information for this guide comes from a review of more than 200 studies by an independent research center. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a Federal government agency, funded this report. The report was reviewed by doctors, patients, and other researchers. You can access the full report on the right side of this Web page
Autism Therapies To Avoid
Since there is no known cause or cure for autism, there are many so-called “treatments” or “cures” out there that may sound like they will be effectivebut in reality, some of these are hoaxes that can be useless or even risky. Many such treatments are built around debunked or unproven theories about the cause of autism.
Some popular theories include the idea that autism is caused by vaccines, by poor diet, by a lack of a particular nutrient, by pathogens or parasites in the gut, and more. The outcome of using these therapies or treatments can be devastating, both physically and financially.
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Electroconvulsive Therapy For Catatonia
ECT is a highly effective treatment in disorders such as major depression and catatonia in typical developing individuals. The majority of the evidence for ECT in catatonia in ASD is limited to case reports and small case series. Published results so far have been positive. Larger controlled trials are warranted .
Timeline: Major Historical Developments In The Treatment Of Autism
- 1911 ; Eugen Bleuler first uses the term autism to describe symptoms of schizophrenia
- 1920s Electroconvulsive therapy first used to treat symptoms of autism
- 1920s Emergence of dietary restrictions for autism treatment
- 1943 ; Leo Kanner first characterizes autism as a social and emotional disorder
- 1944 ; Hans Asperger publishes article on autism as a communication disorder in children
- 1950s Bruno Bettelheim coins the refrigerator mother theory
- 1950s Parentectomy is common treatment approach for autism
- 1970s Temple Grandin develops a squeeze machine for children with autism
- 1970s Shock therapy and aversive punishment mainstream autism treatment approach
- 1970s Guy Bérard develops auditory integration training for autism treatment
- 1977 ; Susan Folstein and Michael Rutter publish first twin study on autism
- 1970s Pharmaceutical treatments for autism become main treatment method
- 1980 ; Infantile autism is its own category in DSM-III
- 1987 ; Autism is expanded in DSM including diagnostic criteria
- 1987 ; Ivar Lovass develops intensive behavioral therapy for children with autism
- 1997 ; Emergency of special education programs for children with autism
- 2013 ; Autism spectrum disorders classified in DSM-V
Types Of Autism Treatment Available
When it comes to early autism treatment options, there are a dizzying variety of therapies and approaches. Some autism therapies focus on reducing problematic behaviors and building communication and social skills, while others deal with sensory integration problems, motor skills, emotional issues, and food sensitivities.
With so many choices, it is extremely important to do your research, talk to autism treatment experts, and ask questions. But keep in mind that you dont have to choose just one type of therapy. The goal of autism treatment should be to treat your childs unique array of symptoms and needs. This often requires a combined treatment approach that incorporates several different types of therapy.
Common autism treatments include behavior therapy, speech-language therapy, play-based therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutritional therapy. But keep in mind that the routine is important and the program should be designed in a way that can be sustained. You should think about what skills and behaviors are most essential and treat those first. It may not be possible to tackle everything at once.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Autism Spectrum Disorder In Children
The Child Study Center, part of Hassenfeld Childrens Hospital at NYU Langone, offers evidence-based behavioral therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder. These treatments can help your childs doctors to monitor and alter your childs behavior.
Cognitive behavioral therapy may be a treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder who have other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It teaches children to alter their beliefs or behaviors to avoid negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy has two main parts. The cognitive component helps children change how they think about a situation, whereas the behavioral component helps children change how they react to a situation.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term, problem-focused approach. The goal is to teach children, as well as their parents, a variety of coping skills to help the child manage difficult situations.
During cognitive behavioral therapy sessions, your child works with a specially trained therapist at the Child Study Center to learn how his or her thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related and influence each other. In order to change unwanted feelings or problematic behaviors, the therapist teaches your child strategies to modify thoughts and to respond differently during certain situations.
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Treatments For Medical Conditions That Often Accompany Autism
Certain medical conditions tend to accompany autism. Here are few examples of common conditions and possible treatments.
Aggression. Some children with autism use aggressive behavior, such as yelling or hitting, to communicate distress. To manage this issue, youll first need to understand what your child is trying to tell you. Maybe certain situations or stimuli, such as noises, cause them discomfort. Behavior therapy practices can help them develop more positive ways to express their needs.
Anxiety. Children with ASD may struggle with high anxiety or disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder . Anxiety can contribute to difficulty socializing or negative behaviors such as outbursts. However, there are various ways to manage anxiety. One helpful strategy may include teaching your child to identify anxious feelings. Gradually exposing them to the source of the anxiety in a safe environment may also help.
Hotlines and support
In the U.S.: Call the Autism Society National Helpline at 1-800-328-8476.
Australia: Call the Early Intervention helpdesk in Perth at 1800 778 581 or Get support for your child from NDIS.
Canada: Call the Autism Canada Family Support Representative at 1-800-983-1795.
New Zealand: Find helplines and support in your area at Autism New Zealand.
Other Treatments And Therapies
You may have heard or read of other types of treatments or therapies that have been used for children with ASD, such as:
- Speech and language therapy
- Sleep education and training
Do they help?
These other therapies have not been studied enough to know if they help or have any side effects. This does not mean that they do not work or are not safe. It just means that researchers do not have enough information to know for sure.
What else should I think about?
Because little is known about how well these treatments or therapies work, talking about them with your doctor, other health care or education professionals, your family, and other people that you trust may help you decide whether to try them.
Assessment Of Comorbid Psychiatric Diagnoses
A small proportion of the studies reviewed here used standardized assessment instruments to assess for comorbid psychiatric diagnoses, which have been shown to be a frequent factor associated with aggressive behavior in individuals with ASD. Specifically, 2 of 21 case reports,, 2 of 17 N of 1 nonrandomized trials,, 1 of 16 prospective open trials, none of 8 retrospective reviews, and none of 7 randomized, controlled trials employed such instruments to determine diagnostic comorbidity. The specific instruments used included the Millon Multiaxial Personality Inventory , Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale , Mini Psychological Assessment Scale for Adults with Developmental Disabilities , Health of the Nation Outcome SurveyLearning Disabilities , and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders . The PANSS, has been described earlier in this review ; the other instruments are briefly reviewed below.
The Millon Multiaxial Personality Inventory, Third Edition, is a 175-item true/false self-report measure of 14 personality patterns and 10 clinical syndromes for use with adults aged 18 years and over being evaluated in mental health settings. It is designed to match the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for each personality disorder and clinical syndrome cited. However, the reliability and validity of the MCMI-III in individuals with ASD, as with all self-report personality measures for individuals with ASD, remains unknown.
Early Treatment For Autism Is Critical New Report Says
Experts urge early identification and referral for treatment, even if a formal diagnosis has not been confirmed.
In December, the American Academy of Pediatrics put out a new clinical report on autism, an extensive document with an enormous list of references, summarizing 12 years of intense research and clinical activity. During this time, the diagnostic categories changed Aspergers syndrome and pervasive developmental disorder, diagnostic categories that once included many children, are no longer used, and we now consider all these children to have autism spectrum disorder, or A.S.D.
The salient diagnostic characteristics of A.S.D. are persistent problems with social communication, including problems with conversation, with nonverbal communication and social cues, and with relationships, together with restricted repetitive behavior patterns, including repetitive movements, rigid routines, fixated interests and sensory differences.
Dr. Susan Hyman, the lead author on the new report, who is the division chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Golisano Childrens Hospital at the University of Rochester, said in an email that much has changed over the past 12 years. She pointed in particular to increased medical awareness and understanding of conditions that often occur together with A.S.D., and to a greater emphasis on planning together with families how to support children as they grow.
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Advanced Warnings Timers And Countdowns
Timers and countdowns give individuals time to prepare for a change and make transitions a gradual process rather than an abrupt ending. Marking transitions and giving advanced warnings helps increase predictability and thus reduces frustration and anxiety.
For instance, scheduling time for play and desired activities can enhance the individuals sense of control and self-regulation. Similarly, having timers set for the length of disliked activities help individuals to know when they will be able to do something they prefer.;
The Value Of Treatment
She is doing more things at home, such as making her lunch for the next day.
Treating anxiety or any psychiatric condition is important, perhaps especially so in people with autism. Anxiety could spill over into other aspects of a person’s life. For example, people with autism often have unusually low “adaptive skills,” the so-called skills of daily living, regardless of their IQ scores. Even those with average to above-average intelligence, and autism, may struggle with basic skills such as showering, riding a bus, crossing the street, shopping, or preparing a meal,18 according to a study of 417 teenagers in the Simons Simplex Collection autism project.
Poor adaptive skills may affect someone’s ability to live and work independently in adulthood. It is not clear why everyday living skills would lag far behind intelligence. However, one study of 52 young adults with autism suggested a link to anxiety and depression. The men and women in the study had an average IQ of 110. Those with the lowest adaptive skills also had higher levels of anxiety, depression, or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, according to the researchers, who were based in Washington, DC.19
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