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Thank you for writing such s great article and indeed highlighting one of the city's great community leaders. I so agree with Promise Lee's perspective on community coming alongside each other to bring positive change and awareness of community issues. Thank you again and many thanks to Mr. Promise Lee for his continued leadership in the community of Colorado Springs and beyond.
Thank you for this piece.
It really has me thinking. What are the lessons learned from the closure of South that we can act on now with the closure of Hunt? Is it possible to ameliorate the hurt, displacement and overall value statement that closing a community school creates?
I like the strategies around community organizing that Lee shares.
How can we strengthen some of the existing infrastructure that has already been established? What is the state of the newsletter? Is this something to resurrect? Who are the former and current block captains? How can we retain the existing captains and recruit new captains?
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Thats true Dave when there was a hand full of States and a few thousand people they thought it was the best way to go. And it was. But now that theres 50 States and millions that need to have a voice the way we have it now in my opinion is the best. If we stayed a true Republic only a hand full would have a voice. LIKE CHINA. But we are a Democratic Republic with Representation. My vote is my voice.
There has been a dichotomy expressed by Trump supporters that a nation cannot be both a democracy and a republic.-- Bill Durland
Technically true. A republic and a democracy, even a representative democracy, are not the same things.
Republics are rule by law, are always representative, and have an executive position which is not a monarch.
Democracies are rule by vote, can be direct or representative, and do not have an executive position.
The US is a Republic, albeit with some democratic principles, specifically we are a Constitutional Federal Republic. We are not, despite the fervent assertions of many, a representative democracy. In fact the founding fathers specifically did not want a democracy.
Being rich is a sign of God's favor? Is that why your bible says, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into heaven?
The Democratic Republic that this Country uses does work. We vote as a majority then the Electoral Collegiate voters take the results of that majority in that State and cast the vote that represents the majority of that State. Its that simple. It was set up that way by our founders to stay true to our Republic while giving the people a voice. Back in the day the Representatives that were sent to cast a vote did so as they wished not what the people sent them there to do. So a Democratic vote was set up. Some times majority does not rule as in this case. More folks in the pockets of the Country that had the most Electoral College votes cast Trump. It happened before when Bush got in. If we were a full Democracy then we the people would have to vote everything that came down the pipeline. Every law, every person, all funding, everything, no Representatives. Now think about that. National votes for everything. That would cause the places with the most people controlling everything. Thats why we have State Representatives. Sometimes the Electoral College puts a fella in that the Majority didnt want as in this case but thats what its designed to do. Sometimes the majority rules sometimes it dont.
Excellent! Many so called leaders don't have the fortitude to point out the true problem, but not only did you do so. You offering the people one of many solutions. That deal directly with the problem. This is what one would call Overstanding. Great job Patience!
Patience is addressing one of the toughest issues in Colorado Springs. Dave Gardner talks about the urban sprawl and why that is a problem but, he doesn't go into detail about why it is happening. What we just witnessed on November 8th had been lying the underbelly of America for the last 8 years. Voters not only felt left out, but they also felt that their ecosystem was being challenged. Patience did a great job of outlining what we've seen and grew up with on a daily basis in Southeast Colorado Springs. This type of reporting can only bring clarity and understanding to the everyday issues we face.
A very well written and informative article about an extremely important issue. The more attention this issue is given hopefully will bring about much needed assistance and positive changes. Patience you are doing an amazing job.
GOP means Graveyard Of Principles. Cannot make any city great again until the people remove TABOR, the GOP, and all special interests the GOP caters to.
People who don't understand why people marched don't want to understand why people marched. The marchers are not hysterical and certainly not uneducated.
I know scientists and artists that marched because programs are going to cut. I know moms who marched with their daughters to say it is important to be involved.
Hopefully it will motivate the millions who don't even bother to vote to see that their votes do matter.
Great thanks to Patience for turning attention to these issues, and most importantly, giving us a way to help right now. I agree with KB Girl above, too many residents of COS drive around not just statistical blights-- but people-- they don't want to see. I am so excited to see Denverworks in our community, helping these young men and women succeed. I hope to see more articles like this in the Indy, and more updates from Food Rescue too, addressing the needs of the SE side, and advancing locally derived solutions.
As a mother of two young African American boys, I relate strongly with this writer. I agree, the responsibility falls upon all of us to raise up Colorado Springs' children in a collectively healthy and socially responsible city. Any city "eye sores" or statistical blights must be owned by every resident, whether north, east, south or west (yes you can join the effort too OCC and Manitou folks!) We are far too comfortable driving around the southeast side of town and turning a blind eye to our black boys who need us all to expect greatness from them. Thank you Patience for drawing attention to our city's Diversity & diverse needs!
No puppet...........No puppet.
Tannim "Modern Adults" thats funny being were going backward.
the race to third world status has begun. we don't need epa or health care... the p***y grabber chump and the repubics will take us there in hyperdrive.
Really grateful for Patience covering this news and what it all means for Colorado Springs!
Actually, I rather like the idea of bringing the grizzlies back.
I really don't see this as Mr Skorman seeking a "fitting ending" to his story. After all, he is only 64! I see him as a dynamic man with a truly inclusive vision for our community. Wish I lived in District 3.
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Damn that guy...having backup sunglasses. Now that his scar is no longer a secret tho, I can make his eyes more visible! So there's that, at least... so many pages earlier where I had to cover up good expressions with his damn shades fff.
In other news...I REACH MY GOAL OF FINISHING THE VOL 2 SCRIPT yayayayayaybut...then I kept going lmao [cos it is a very exciting part of the story!]... so I'm actually currently picking at chapter 13's script haha. I want to finish chapter 13 and maybe 14 before I start drawing again, but if it ends up seeming like it will take too long [probably won't], I will just leave it off there and get back to comicking, so there's less time between this chapter and the next. xD
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Saw First Nations peoples as errant children in need of correction Duncan Campbell Scott : Duncan Campbell Scott I want to get rid of the Indian problem . Our object is to continue until there is not a single in Canada that has not been absorbed… Slide 3: …They are a weird and waning race…ready to break out at any moment in…dances Tom Longboat – Marathon runner : Tom Longboat – Marathon runner Bill Reid - Artist : Bill Reid - Artist Alex DecouteauxOlympian : Alex DecouteauxOlympian Fought at Ypres, died at Passchendaele Jay Silverheels : Jay Silverheels Boxer, wrestler, lacrosse hall of famer, actor , stuntman Francis Pegahmagabow : Francis Pegahmagabow “The deadliest shot”- Marksman, scout- credited with killing 400 Germans
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"We must be heard as a nation" Residential schools : Residential schools Were seen as a means to assimilate Indians Locations of Residential Schools : Locations of Residential Schools A Timeline of Residential Schools : A Timeline of Residential Schools 1857 - Gradual Civilization Act passed to assimilate Indians 1870-1910 : 1870-1910 Period of assimilation where the clear objective of both missionaries and government was to assimilate Aboriginal children into the lower fringes of mainstream society 1920 : 1920 Compulsory attendance for all children ages 7-15 years. Children were forcibly taken from their families by priests, Indian agents and police officers. 1931 : 1931 There were 80 residential schools operating in Canada. Church run schools : Church run schools A Canadian Holocaust… : A Canadian Holocaust… The policy was “to kill the Indian in the child”
For three quarters of a century- a genocide was Restitution : Restitution Payments in the area of $13,000 /person are to be paid pending the filing of documents Aboriginal Rights : Aboriginal Rights In 1920 Arthur Meighan allowed the Department of Indian Affairs to force “deserving” First Nations peoples to be enfranchised. Slide 22: This is racist- universal suffrage means that voting is a right– not a privilege to be given– or taken away… First Nations peoples received the right to vote in the election of 1960 : First Nations peoples received the right to vote in the election of 1960 Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent : Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent These aboriginal men did not have the right to vote unless they surrendered their status Phil Fontaine– Grand Chief of First Nations : Phil Fontaine– Grand Chief of First Nations Stephen Harper apologizes on behalf of Canada : Stephen Harper apologizes on behalf of Canada Chief Paul Nadjiwan of the Saugeen Ojibway : Chief Paul Nadjiwan of the Saugeen Ojibway Aboriginal Leaders Today : Aboriginal Leaders Today Darlene Johnston- Law professor at University of Toronto- and my class mate since grade 1 at St. Mary’s in Trenton


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On November 18, Amazon notified sellers by email that Amazon is about to completely stop the accelerator program open to third – party sellers and retail suppliers . In addition, Amazon stated in the email that it will stop authorizing the brand projects of Amazon’s third-party sales partners . Black Friday is approaching. Amazon’s cancellation of the Accelerator Program and Brand Authorization Program will have a major impact on the selection of third-party sellers and the products that have been put on the shelves . At present, the cancellation of the authorization plan involves sellers from various places such as Amazon’s US station, European station, and Japanese station.
Amazon issued a statement stating that before March 31, 2023, the products of authorized third-party sellers can be sold normally. After March 31, 2023, Amazon will terminate the third-party licensed brand program. Sellers who have already been authorized by Amazon cannot continue to sell their products on Amazon. It will be even more difficult for merchants to attract users to sell products on Amazon.
The Amazon Accelerator Program means that manufacturers can exclusively publish branded and innovative products on the Amazon mall, and have the opportunity to become a supplier of Amazon's own brands. Amazon’s brand project plan for third-party sales partners refers to Amazon’s plan to help merchants drive traffic on Amazon’s website through authorized merchant brand projects. And authorized brand item sellers can use Amazon's brand for marketing and promotion. Although Amazon will strictly review the merchants when they are selected for these two projects , and will screen the merchants and manufacturers participating in the plan , but there are still many merchants who say that because Amazon will charge an additional commission for each product, the promotion effect It is not obvious, so the actual profit has not increased significantly. And many merchants will also be charged high commissions during the period from the time they apply to withdraw from the program until the application is approved . In the face of the upcoming Black Friday, many merchants said that Amazon will not be their only choice.

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An Albuquerque, New Mexico affiliate of ABC News tested the beards of some "brave" men, and what they found shocked them.
The swabs were evaluated by Quest Diagnostics microbiologist John Golobic. While some of the beards tested were found to have a normal level of bacteria, others were "comparable to toilets."
“Those are the types of things you'd find in [fecal matter],” Golobic said.
The bacteria won't cause illness, ABC says, but Golobic added that if the bacteria found in the beards were to be discovered in the water supply, the system would need to be shut down and disinfected.
Battling the bacteria, however, is easy. If the problem is bad hygiene, the solution is good old-fashioned scrubbing. Periodically washing your hands and face, combined with not touching your face, can dramatically reduce the beard bacteria, Golobic said.


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Potential plans for a new northern law enforcement center were proposed and discussed at the July 16 Mille Lacs County board meeting. An architect from Vetter Johnson brought forth preliminary plans for possible sites. The northern law enforcement center would serve as a northern headquarters for deputies, investigators, and K9s; as a temporary holding facility; and would house other necessary spaces.
The two sites given serious consideration were a location in Cove, Minn. (northeast of Onamia at the south end of Mille Lacs Lake) and the former Onamia Creamery property.
Tyler Johnson, an architect with Vetter Johnson, laid out the pros and cons of each of the locations.
“This was brought to us in 2017, and it seems logical to have a satellite facility to the north with the lake activity,” said Johnson.
Johnson said the pros for the Cove site are its location at the north end of the county, its adequate site size, its proximity to an existing search and rescue facility and a boat launch, and the availability to adjacent land. The cons noted were lack of city water, city sewer, internet connectivity, and natural gas.
“There would be a public entrance and workstations for deputies, space for investigators, a temporary holding facility, evidence storage and intake, and it would fit comfortably on this site,” he said. “The site in Onamia is similar in many ways and is on the north side of the county.”
“The creamery location was identified by law enforcement and was on hold for the City of Onamia,” said county administrator Pat Oman. “The board chose to have the county put a hold on it.”
Johnson listed the pros and cons of the Onamia site. The pros for this site included access to the facility from Milaca and the east and west sides of Mille Lacs Lake, the back road options to avoid traffic of State Hwy. 169, and the potential to collaborate with the city police department in Onamia. Additionally, the site has access to existing city sewer, water and high speed internet and would give the area a stronger police presence.
He said the triangular shape of the property poses a challenge with parking, but the DNR owns adjacent property and may consider selling. “If we could square the site off (with the purchase of DNR owned land), the building would fit better,” Johnson added. “The main goal is to have good street presence. Taking down the creamery site and have a building that the community is proud of and well received.”
“We wanted to look at a way to close down some other facilities that are inconveniently located or are an older facility,” he said.
The design goals for the creamery site include having a good street presence, a clear public entry, room for parking and landscaping, a drive-through garage, a comfortable turning radius, good office and garage integration, a service side on the back, and access to the existing adjacent salt shed.


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If you’re looking for creative wedding guest book ideas, it turns out that the internet does… not really have you covered. A few months ago, I decided to round up the best wedding guest book alternatives the internet had to offer. So I hit Etsy, which is normally the purveyor of good things. But as you might know, if you’ve started looking for wedding guest book ideas, when you get past the more traditional options (which we’ve already rounded up for you here), the going gets… grim… and very, very rustic.
Full disclosure, we did not have a guest book at our wedding. It wasn’t really a conscious decision, but in the wild shuffle of putting together a DIY wedding, it was never something that crossed my mind. And nine years later, I would love to have guest book on our shelf. (I mean, #noregrets, but still.) In the years since, we’ve lost my father-in-law, my Grandmother, and more than a few other wedding guests. I wish we had a place where we’d gathered all the love notes and signatures from that one, bright, beautiful day when we were all together. But if I had to do it all over again, I’m not sure I’d do the traditional guest book route. Instead, I’d want to find a way to gather all those love notes and memories in something that was a beautiful keepsake that we could leaf through for years to come. But also, at the end of wedding planning, money was tight, and we were not about to invest in any kind of $250 guest book.
So because we consider our job to be the wedding laboratory of the internet, we set to work coming up with cute, affordable, and really low-effort options for those of you looking for creative wedding guest book ideas. I love what we came up with, from metal prints to cheater (and cheap) art books. I hope this provides some inspiration for collecting all those signatures of your beloveds, while they’re still here with you.
(And pro-tip: If one of these wedding guest book ideas doesn’t speak to your soul, consider finding a meaningful and useful item for loved ones to sign, whether it’s a guitar that you use to play songs to your kids one day, or a vintage quilt that you keep at the foot of your bed for the next forty years.)
Wedding Guest Book Ideas
A Signed Photo Frame: Remember those old (sort of awful) signed photo frames from the ’90s and early aughts? Take a traditional idea and give it an upgrade with a precut, off-center mat in your frame. We further upgraded with this lucite easel, which we bought on a whim but is now possibly the sexiest thing we have in our studio. Totally worth the investment if you feel like getting fancy (also there is a much cheaper baby version). Have your guests sign away and print out a wedding photo to add later for this update on a classic framed guestbook.
Sign Beautiful Wall Prints: Every time I go to my local gift shop or bookstore they have these amazing prints that I envy every time I stop in. They’re technically wrapping paper (so super affordable), but they’re as lovely as prints that you would spend a ton of money on. They come in a variety of designs that happen to go with many personal interests or potential wedding themes, so why not use them as a guestbook? Have your guests sign your favorite poster and display it on the wall for all to see. (Pro-tip: Use half circle metal bars like these and glue them to the top and bottom of the poster, then hang it with fishing wire if you want a floating effect or with your favorite color string for an extra pop.) We used the botany, bird, color wheel, and gemstone prints. Other particularly great prints include: bicycles, the stars, the periodic table, palmistry, pasta, New York… we could go on and on, but check them all out here.
A Book Of Poetry: Feeling romantic? It is your wedding after all. Get a couple of your favorite books filled with love poems and have guests sign their well wishes next to their favorite quote. These are perfect for tucking on your bookshelf and looking over years later.
Sign an Art book (Or an “Art” Book): If you can find a perfect art book or vintage book to have your guests sign, more power to you. But if you can’t we found you this stunning botanical book in the children’s section. They also have books in the series on animals, evolution, history, and dinosaurs, that are all equally beautiful (and cheap). Have your guests hide their sweet notes in them, to find for years to come.
The instant film guest book: For the most #extra of crowds, break out that instant camera and provide some snazzy props to create a mini photo shoot for your guests. Our favorite thing about this guest book is that the options for customization are endless. Guests can go to town with printed washi tape or keep it classic with solid colors. All you have to do is assemble the photo album at the end of your event. We took our photos with props from Target, #LazyGirl style, and a photo album from Amazon.
A Signed Record: For those that prefer analog to digital, we see you! Take your favorite record (maybe the one containing your first dance song?), and add even more sentimental value by using it as your guestbook. Buy some metallic or white sharpies and have guests sign away! Record frames can be found on Amazon for cheap, but we found these brass frames at CB2 that are worth every penny. You can top the look off by using your favorite paper, fabric, or even the record sleeve as a background when you’re ready to frame it.
Metal Prints: If you dig industrial-chic but don’t own the modern loft of your dreams, it’s easy to achieve that vibe with these metal prints from Parabo Press. Get your engagement photos printed on some of the squares and get the other metal squares printed with your favorite pattern of choice or with a simple solid color for your guests to sign. BONUS: Each of these metal prints comes with an acrylic stand to display your guest book on your favorite table!
Sign A Comic Book: When you and your partner are huge comic junkies, why not add to the obsession by getting your favorite comic book for everyone to sign? Bring your favorite characters and the people you love together and have quite literally the best of both worlds.
Sign A Kids Book: Who said the kids have to miss out on all the fun? Find your favorite children’s book with some ample blank space or really colorful pages and have the kids sign away (the adults can get in on this too)! You never know what funny doodles or notes you’ll find later. We used the great book Press Here, which has tons of color and white space, but pick a favorite book from your childhood and get in on the fun.
For those of you who had creative wedding guest book ideas, what did you use? What half-baked wedding guest book alternatives are you thinking of that we can help you figure out? Hive mind, let’s do this.


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More than 250 known bacteria, viruses and parasites as well as some natural and manufactured chemicals can spread potentially life-threatening illness through contaminated food or beverages.
Steps you can take
- Wash hands carefully after using the bathroom, changing infant diapers or cleaning up animal feces and before preparing food.
- Wash hands, utensils and kitchen surfaces with hot soapy water especially after they touch raw meat, poultry or eggs.
- Cook poultry, eggs, raw ground beef and other meat products to an internal temperature of 160 °F.
- Eat cooked food promptly and refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking.
- Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, especially those that will be eaten raw.
- Drink only pasteurized milk and juices.
- Eat dairy products (including cheese and ice cream) made only from pasteurized milk.
- Drink bottled water or make sure your water supply is safe. If you drink from a private water well, have it tested regularly.
- Know the symptoms of foodborne illness. Symptoms include diarrhea that lasts more than three days accompanied by high fever (temperature higher than 101.5 F, measured orally), blood in stools, prolonged vomiting that prevents keeping liquids down, signs of dehydration, including a decrease in urination, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up.
- Call your health care provider if you think you have a foodborne illness.
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Call 1-877-FOOD-ILL (1-877-366-3455) or email your name and daytime phone number to firstname.lastname@example.org
Dakota County’s role in preventing foodborne illness
Dakota County provides information and resources to help you and your family prevent foodborne illness. The County also assists the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Department of Agriculture in identifying and investigating foodborne illnesses during a disaster or emergency.
The County partners with local communities to provide the Dakota Communications Center with information which it distributes through the Emergency Alert Program notification system and provides 911 assistance.

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Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb
September 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle is hosting a Full Moon & Sunset Lighthouse Climb on Saturday, September 14 from 8-10 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast, Crooked River Lighthouse, to see breathtaking views of the bay under the glow of the sunset and the rising full Harvest moon.
Enjoy a special opportunity to see the gorgeous natural surroundings of the St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach, and Dog Island, under the night sky at this special Crooked River Lighthouse evening climb. Guests can also enjoy s’mores around the fire pit and live music on the front porch. Cost is just $8. The museum and gift shop will also be open. All climbers must be 44 inches tall.


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Jessica Serfaty Interview video does not match this idol? Husbands and kids: Her family story is complicated. She started dating her future husband Ididira Serfaty when she was He was a property manager.
They married when Jessica was They have a son, named Roman. He was born in and is a Youtube star now. After Jessica and Ididira got divorced inhe stayed with the father in Arkansas.
Her Jessica Serfaty Interview was two years old when she were on the show. She missed him very much and often called him and her husband. This made her sad and depressive. Finally, she was happy to leave the show and to be back to her family. However, she denied this fact and explained that she tries to stay a good mother for him. Yes, she is. Paparazzi caught her and Ed kissing on the beach of Rio-de-Janeiro.
Maybe, this relationship will go to the marriage, who knows? Who is it? Jessica Serfaty Education: She attended a high school in her hometown in Arkansas. Body Measurements: Cum For Girls On Cam Color: Light Brown. Movie Stars. TV Actresses. Facebook Stars. She was born on Damon Diaz Gay of April She was the contestant of the circle After that, she started to work with popular brands and appeared in some films, such as Blood Brothers, Faith, and Axe: Dirtcathlon.
Her career is Snusk På Kik top now. Sometimes Jessica Serfaty Interview visits her son in Arkansas. She has a driving license, but the model of her car is unknown. What is her relation to her ex-husband? They are good friends. She keeps in touch with him and her son. What was hard for her while she was a contestant in ANTM?
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By Associated Press | PUBLISHED: August 24, 2019 at 5:46 pm | UPDATED: August 24, 2019 at 6:16 pm NEW YORK — Eddie Money says he has stage 4 esophageal cancer. The singer known for such hits as “Two Tickets to Paradise” and “Take Me Home Tonight” says his fate is in “God’s hands.” Money’s comments appear in a video released Saturday from his AXS TV reality series “Real Money.” The full episode airs Sept. 12. In the video, Money says he discovered he had cancer after what he thought was a routine checkup. The 70-year-old, whose real name is Edward Mahoney, learned that the disease had spread to his liver and lymph nodes. Money said it hit him “really, really hard.” He’s had numerous health problems recently including heart valve surgery earlier this year and pneumonia after the procedure, leading to his cancellation of a planned summer tour.
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Burna Boy has released a music video for “Common Person,” taken from his 2022 album, Love, Damini. The video, which you can see above, sees the Nigerian artist make a surprise visit to a village, charming the residents as he joins them in their daily chores. As night falls he turns entertainer, performing live and helping set the party atmosphere.
Love, Damini, Burna Boy's sixth studio album, was released last July and features the singles "Last Last" and "It's Plenty." "Last Last" was named The FADER's best song of 2022.
Burna Boy is nominated for Best Global Music Performance and Best Global Music Album at this year's Grammy Awards, which take place on Sunday, February 5. He previously took home the Best Global Music Album for Twice As Tall at the 2021 ceremony.


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Thyroid Problems/any issue with High TSH value
Recently I have gone for Thyroid testing and below values are observed.
T4 - 9.2
TSH - 10.2
1. If the above limits are ok.
2. As the lab technician told that the values are higher side ...
3. But I am not seeing any difference in my body because of this.
4. Any other suggestions and checks that I can observe in my body.
Warm welcome to you!
In your report T3 and T4 are in the normal range. Only TSH is high. There are chances of you having subclinical hypothyroidism. You dont have to worry about it much. Please get antithyroid antibodies and vitamin D level tested. If they are positive then your doctor may suggest you to start with treatment depending on what symptoms you are showing.
If you get the reports of those tests please forward me.
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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AP) - The special operations command for the Air Force in the Panhandle says it will eliminate 100 civilian jobs as part of budget cuts.
Hurlburt Field announced the plans Thursday. The base says more than half of the jobs are already vacant and will remain unfilled. In a news release, the base said other civilian employees could be reassigned. Affected employees would be notified on Thursday and Friday.
Other civilian job losses are expected at nearby Eglin Air Force Base where changes were announced Wednesday at that base's Air Armament weapon's testing center.
The Air Force plans to eliminate more than 9,000 civilian jobs service wide in a cost-saving move.
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It’s no secret that the holiday season involves a lot of eating and food preparation. That’s why there’s no better time of the year to buy a butcher block for an efficient, clean, and hassle-free surface to prepare all of your holiday favorites.
This Thanksgiving weekend, McClure is offering free shipping on all of our premium butcher block products. The savings don’t stop there, however, as we’re also discounting premium cutting boards at 30% off, and chopping blocks at 20% off.
We offer butcher block products in both end grain and edge grain cuts, though we highly recommend end grain surfaces for food preparation. End grain wood is much more durable, mends after being used, and better preserves sharp cutlery. All of McClure’s butcher block products intended for food preparation are coated with our Chef’s Choice finish and are 100% food safe and bacteria resistant.
If you’re passionate about food and cooking, a butcher block is a must-have in the kitchen. We’ve listed a few common uses for butcher block during the holidays below, though these durable surfaces can be used for all kinds of food preparation all year round.
Carving Turkeys and Roasts
There’s no need to worry about juice all over the counter or table with a butcher block surface to cut meat on. For heavy-duty chopping and carving, there’s no surface as qualified as end grain butcher block. If you’re preparing a holiday turkey or roast this winter, save your fine cutlery and slice and serve with ease on a butcher block. At McClure, we specially design many of our butcher block cutting boards to include grooves and wells for saving juices and keeping freshly sliced meat succulent and tender.
Vegetable, Fruit, and Cheese Trays
Plastic surfaces are much more likely to harbor bacteria than wood, so even light cutting is best done on a butcher block surface. Our premium butcher block products are also stain resistant, so there’s no need to worry about discoloration after use. Even the thinnest and most basic boards make for great light food prep surfaces, so rest easy knowing that your cheese or vegetable knife won’t damage the wood.
Preparing Baked Goods
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From all of the McClure staff, we’d like to wish everyone a warm, happy, and healthy holiday season.


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|When is best to plant your TIMELESS BEAUTY DESERT WILLOW Chilopsis linearis 'Monhews'?
I remember planting a Desert Willow I got from the Living Desert in Palm Desert when I lived in Cathedral City, CA 92234.
NOW, I live in the Kern River Valley, at 2,850' elevation. USDA zone 9a (I'm told).
|You are, indeed, in USDA zone 9A. As with all trees and shrubs, the absolutely best time to plant them are either spring or fall, when temperatures are cool and rainfall abundant. Dig a hole slightly deeper and wider than the nursery pot your tree is growing in. Unpot it and loosen the roots with your fingers, then set it in the hole and backfill with native soil. Water deeply after it's planted, to help settle the soil. Be sure to water deeply once each week until rains take over for you.
If you plant in the fall, the root system will become established over the winter months; if you plant in spring, the roots will become established over the summer months. Either way, be sure to water weekly during the first season.
Best wishes with your garden!

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A GIRRAWHEEN grandmother is upset at a Wanneroo City Council decision she says prioritises one suburb over another.
Maureen Roberts said she was “aghast” to read the Weekender’s October 27 report that the council voted to transfer funding for shade sails from Blackmore Park in Girrawheen to the recently built playground at Landsdale’s Warradale Park.
The decision deferred funding for Blackmore to the City’s Park Shade Structure Program for 2017-18.
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She disagreed that the shelter was more needed at Warradale, a dedicated autism-friendly playground, and believed the decision disregarded users of Blackmore.
“I have a grandson who has a disability which is similar to autism,” she said.
“He likes going to the Blackmore Park because he feels safe there.
“I have met other families there with their children who have challenges that are similar to those with autism.
“It really riled me to think they were going to take away funding for something my grandchild and other children use.
“It made me feel my grandson was not worthy of having a playground that has shade.”
Mrs Roberts visits the park most weekends with her daughter and grandson, and said it was well-used.
“There definitely is a need for shade over the playground area because it’s exposed,” she said.
“They’ve recognised there’s a problem; they’d allocated the money.
“I can’t understand why they would take money away from children in Girrawheen and give to other children because of a mistake Council made.”
She has written to three South ward councillors, hoping for a reversal of the decision.
“In trying to give some children with disabilities equality, what the council is doing is creating inequality based on the perception that the users of Warradale Park are more worthy of the council’s funding than those who use Blackmore Park,” she said.
“I’m asking them to reconsider and surely they can look elsewhere for the money or otherwise Warradale Park may just have to wait like Blackmore Park has had to wait.”
City acting community and place director Noelene Jennings said the shade sails program was established in 2014 on a one per ward per year basis, with Ferrara Park in Girrawheen included in the 2015-16 budget.
“The provision of shade sails at Warradale was seen to be a priority given the high level of use since opening to the public,” she said.
“The playground has also been specially designed to incorporate activities to support children with autism, making the Warradale playground appeal to a wider demographic of the community.”
Though the decision deferred funding for the Blackmore shade sails to the following financial year, Ms Jennings said it would be considered in January.
“There is a process to consider projects like this and the shade sails at Blackmore Park will be listed for consideration in the mid-year review, which takes place in January 2017,” she said.
However, Mrs Roberts remained concerned the project would not eventuate.
“I don’t have any faith that they will provide shade sail funding this or next financial year,” she said.
“They shouldn’t have taken it away in the first place.”


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Recognize the Warning Signs for Suicide to Save Lives!
NAMI NH reports –
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell warning signs from “normal” behavior, especially in adolescents. Ask yourself,
Is the behavior I am seeing very different for this particular person? Also, recognize that sometimes those who are
depressed can appear angry, irritable, and/or hostile in addition to withdrawn and quiet.
Take action if you see any of the following warning signs:
Talking about or threatening to hurt or kill oneself
Seeking firearms, drugs, or other lethal means for killing oneself
Talking or writing about death, dying, or suicide
Direct Statements or Less Direct Statements of Suicidal Intent: (Examples: “I’m just going to end it all” or
“Everything would be easier if I wasn’t around.”)
Feeling rage or uncontrollable anger or seeking revenge
Feeling trapped – like there’s no way out
Dramatic mood changes
Seeing no reason for living or having no sense of purpose in life
Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities
Increasing alcohol or drug use
Withdrawing from friends, family, and society
Feeling anxious or agitated
Being unable to sleep, or sleeping all the time
For a more complete list of warning signs and more information on suicide prevention, please consult the Connect
website at http://www.theconnectprogram.org and click on Understanding Suicide.
If you see warning signs and/or are otherwise worried that this person:
Connect with Your Loved One, Connect Them to Help
1) Ask directly about their suicidal feelings. Talking about suicide is the first step to preventing suicide!
2) Let them know you care.
3) Keep them away from anything that may cause harm such as guns, pills, ropes, knives, vehicles
4) Stay with them (eyes on at all times) and get a professional involved.
5) Offer a message of hope – Let them know you will assist them in getting help.
6) Connect them with help:
➢ National Suicide Lifeline (24/7) 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (press “1” for veterans)
➢ Crisis Text Line: 741741
➢ Your local community mental health center or emergency department
➢ For an emergency, dial 911.
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Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirate, has died at the age of 73.
His death happened on Friday, May 13th 2022, according to a report by the Emirate news agency WAM.
Following the president’s death, a forty-day period of national mourning starts today, with activity being halted across all ministries, departments, federal, municipal, and private businesses.
WAM stated “The Ministry of Presidential Affairs mourns to the UAE people, Arab and Islamic nations and the world the death of President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who passed away on Friday, 13th May, 2022, wishing Allah Almighty grant him eternal peace and the UAE people patience and solace.
“The UAE will observe a forty-day national mourning with the flag flown at half-mast starting today, the ministry announced, adding that work will be suspended at all ministries, departments, and federal, local and private entities for three days.”

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Cases Of Alcoholic Liver Disease Double In 10 Years
The number of people admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of alcoholic liver disease has more than doubled in 10 years, new NHS figures have revealed. This means more than 100 people are admitted to hospital with the disease every day.
A leading charity called for urgent action following the release of statistics by the NHS Information Centre for Health and Social Care. Alison Rogers, chief executive of the British Liver Trust, said: “The fact that alcohol-related admissions in England have gone up over 50 per cent since 1995/6 should be a matter of great alarm. If it were road traffic deaths, there would be a public outcry.”
The British Liver Trust said 42 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women aged 16 to 24-years-old drink more than the daily recommended amounts of alcohol and are at risk of developing liver disease in the next five to ten years.
“Cheap and accessible booze coupled with the UK’s ‘any time, anywhere, any place’ mentality is costing us all very dear, and far too many are literally paying with their lives,” Ms Rogers said. The charity is urging the drinks industry, supermarkets and off-licences to tell consumers about the health risks of drinking to excess.
Ms Rogers said: “Everyone has to take their share of responsibility. Individuals have to think more about their own consumption, but Government should be pushing the drinks industry much harder, especially if it is relying on them to self regulate.
“There is a conflict of interest between the Treasury and Department of Health. This needs to be overcome. We saw with the tobacco industry that it took decades of pressure to overcome the reluctance of ministers to warn people properly about the dangers of smoking – how long must we wait for the alcohol messages to get through?”


Quantum Music is a project with the aim to explore the connection between music and quantum physics through the creation of a new art & science experiment resulting in live performance.
LP Duo will play on hybrid pianos presenting the Quantum Music project in Singapore in March
The project Quantum Music and the hybrid piano were presented to the audience for the first time during the Keybaord Days Festival in November
The first Quantum Instrument was presented at the Quantum Music meeting in Ljubljana
Belgrade, April 7-27
Copenhagen, March 10-12
Belgrade, January 11-16
LP Duo performances in December 2015! 08/12 Opening of the Alternative Film Festival 17/12 Sounds of Modernism 23/12 Opening of the Exhibition “Russian Avant-garde in Belgrade” 25/12 “Dangerous Liaisons” – concert for two pianos and two actors
Keyboard Days is the festival dedicated to the music of keyboard instruments. The festival has been launched in 2014 as the indispensable need to present significant international performers and composers to a broader audience through the series of concerts, music movies, workshops, lectures and exhibition of analog synthesizers. The creators of the festival is LP […]
LP DUO performed at the Kennedy Centre on October 17, Washington DC, USA, on October 17. Live stream is available here.


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It's all fun and games...until someone's heart is broken.
They're not kids anymore, but Milo Caro is certain that Colton Mathews will only see her as his best friend's little sister for the rest of their lives. After all, he made that clear the night before she left for college. But four years later, her brother is getting married and Colt's the best man - and guess who is the best man's last-minute date?
Milo vows to use the wedding to either claim the smoldering firefighter's heart or douse this torch for good. When Max - her best friend from college, who may be carrying a torch of his own - crashes the party, they devise a plan to make Colt see what he's missing. But after Colt catches on, he decides to cook up his own revenge.
Now it's personal. Colt and Milo are at war, and between Max's questionable acting methods, an unfortunate trip to jail, and a maniacal fiancée, what could possibly go right?
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This book was hilarious! I laughed out loud so many times. The scenes would make a great movie!
I absolutely loved this book! I laughed out loud so many times, I lost count! I can't wait to read Max's story!
one of the funniest books I've listened to in a long time. I laughed so hard times, I highly recommend it to anyone.
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The narration was amazing and the story had me literally laughing out loud. I love romance but this took it to another level with making me laugh. Would absolutely recommend this book to others.
One of the best books I've heard. recommend to everyone that wants to listen to a funny story.
hilarious to the very end.
"Had me laughing so much"
Book didn't have too higher reviews on good reads but listening to this audio version had me in fits of laughter. I think the narrators voice made it worth the good review so really really enjoyed it. It's rather crazy, quirky, and outrageously weird.... audio made this book dam funny.... I'm still laughing and can see myself listening to it again.
Rachel Van Dyken is my new favorite author. Her books are funny, romantic and absolutely mesmerizing! I thought I was watching a movie the way how this book revoked such vivid imagery!! Love it!
"Wild & Crazy Rom Com!"
This is a wildly absurd & sometimes sweet romantic comedy. It was often over the top, maybe better suited for young adult readers, but still laugh out loud hilarious at times. I enjoyed both narrators & think they did an excellent job with a wide range of characters.
"Stand out narrative, outstanding"
Without a doubt some of the best narrative I've listen to in awhile, Nick and Amy had me in fits of laughter. I only recently discovered this author via Cheater, and I set a goal to read all her books. If ever one of her books has narrative like this, she has won herself another fan and so have this brilliant performers.
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Objective: To compare the estimated effect on birth weight of reductions in maternal cigarette consumption and urinary cotinine during pregnancy.
Study design: An observational study of 641 women with complete data on cigarette consumption, urinary cotinine and infant birth weight. Correlation and regression analyses were used to examine relationships between birth weight, cigarette consumption and urinary cotinine at first and last prenatal visits.
Results: Correlations of cigarette consumption and urinary cotinine with infant birth weight were -.23 and -.30 (first visit) and -.26 and -.31 (last visit); all P values were < .001. The regression equation relating urinary cotinine concentrations at first and last visits to infant birth weight explained a significantly larger proportion of the variability in birth weight than the equation relating cigarette consumption at these visits to infant birth weight, 11% vs. 7%, P = .04. Among continuing smokers, both equations predicted gains in birth weight in association with reductions in cigarette consumption, but quitting smoking before the first visit was associated with the most weight gain. As compared to the average infant birth weight of a woman who smoked 20 cigarettes per day throughout pregnancy, the estimated gain in birth weight would be 105 g if she cut down by 10 cigarettes per day after the first visit, 210 g if she quit after this visit and 310 g if she quit before the first visit.
Conclusion: For women still smoking at their first prenatal visit, infant birth weight is already compromised, but subsequent reductions in cigarette consumption are associated with gains in birth weight. For women who cannot quit smoking, these reductions need to be substantial if increases in birth weight of > 100 g are to be achieved.


Alexandra Pakhmutova is 93 years old, she became the author of more than 450 songs, including the famous “Belovezhskaya Pushcha”.
- For me, Russia and Belarus have always been the Union, – said Alexandra Nikolaevna on the stage of the “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk”. – We are bound by fate. During the Great Patriotic War, all the people fought in Belarus, every third inhabitant of the republic died. Our victorious happiness is common, the offensive against the enemy in the West has also passed through Belarus.
His acquaintance with Belarusian song began at the height of the ensemble “Pesnyary” under the leadership of Vladimir Mulyavin. In 1973, in Minsk, she was president of the jury of the Soviet singing competition. Winners among vocal and instrumental ensembles were announced during the competition. By unanimous decision of the jury, the first prize was awarded to the ensemble “Pesnyary”.
Thanks to “Pesnyary” and Vladimir Mulyavin, people learned and fell in love with Belarusian song. The music of “Pesnyary” made me fall in love with the Belarusian language – affectionate, melodious. Villains cannot speak such a language, believes Alexandra Pakhmutova. After the contest, Peter Masherov persuaded her to go to Belovezhskaya Pushcha, after which Alexandra Pakhmutova and Nikolai Dobronravov wrote the song “Belovezhskaya Pushcha”.
She was friends with composer Igor Mikhailovich Luchenko, who gave his talent, soul and heart to Belarusian culture. This year in the “Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk” the State of the Union Day will be dedicated to the work of Igor Luchenok.
Together with her husband, songwriter Nikolai Dobronravov, Alexandra Pakhmutova created dozens of immortal hits. More than one generation grew up thanks to his work.
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Private-Equity King Blackstone To Test Roiling Public Waters
Friday, June 22, 2007
Blackstone Group's business of buying and selling huge companies is all about making billion-dollar bets. And today, the private-equity giant is taking its biggest roll of the dice yet. In the face of a looming fight with Congress, labor union protests and other hype, the first shares of Blackstone will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BX.
Shares are so oversubscribed that some Wall Street analysts fear that irrational exuberance will send investors tripping over themselves to get the first publicly traded piece of the private-equity boom.
The IPO sets Blackstone's market value at $33.6 billion, or $31 a share, making the offering one of the biggest in Wall Street history. Reminiscent of the heady dot-com days of the late 1990s, the offering -- which surpasses those of Goldman Sachs and Google -- puts billions of dollars worth of stock and hundreds of millions in cash into the pockets of Blackstone's top executives.
Whether average investors will see a slice of those riches is less clear.
Blackstone faces no greater threat to its future profits than its game of brinkmanship with Congress. The confrontation has all the makings of a Wall Street vs. Capitol Hill classic. On one side is Blackstone co-founder and chief executive Stephen Schwarzman, 60, an aggressive, no-holds-barred billionaire who built a wildly successful business from just $400,000 in seed money. On the other is a budget-strapped Congress looking for tax revenue. And Schwarzman, with a penchant for flaunting his billions and a well-known strategy of avoiding taxes, essentially has painted a target on his own back, analysts say.
Caught in the middle are the regulators. It is highly unusual for Congress to pay so much attention to one firm's offering, yet lawmakers repeatedly have asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to delay the IPO.
Yesterday, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who is running for president, and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) asked the SEC to delay the IPO so Congress could study the risks involved with Blackstone's unusual limited-partnership structure. The lawmakers wrote in a letter to the SEC that the IPO presents "potential investors and the public with new and undisclosed risks, while stripping them of necessary protections."
Sen. James Webb (D-Va.) took his shot on Wednesday. He also requested a delay for the IPO, but for national security concerns over the Chinese government's first-of-its-kind, $3 billion investment in the firm. Webb said he was worried that China could get access to sensitive technology being developed by companies Blackstone owns.
Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa), the panel's ranking minority member, introduced a bill that would force private-equity firms to pay taxes at the 35 percent corporate rate if they went public as limited partnerships. Blackstone is taxed at the lower capital-gains rate of 15 percent. The bill would give Blackstone a five-year grace period. A similar bill without the grace period was introduced in the House on Wednesday.
None of those moves stopped Blackstone from its IPO launch, which was accelerated by a week. The SEC had the power to delay the IPO, but spokesman John Nester said the agency could do so only if Blackstone's filings contained "material misstatements or omissions."
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) took issue with the moves against the IPO, saying his colleagues were "singling out Blackstone" and "seem politically motivated." Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.), another presidential candidate, said he wanted to examine the legislation's effect on the "markets and the broader U.S. economy."
Blackstone said the Senate Finance Committee bill would have a "material" impact on its future earnings. But the risks for the firm go beyond the bottom line, analysts said. Blackstone could also find it difficult to retain top talent if its partners have to pay higher taxes than executives at private-equity firms that are not public.
Congress is preparing other bills, sparked by the Blackstone IPO, that could significantly change how the income of all private-equity firms, hedge funds and many investment banks is taxed.
The enormous wealth associated with private equity has put a spotlight on the unequal wealth distribution between rich and poor. Labor unions say that executives like Schwarzman pay taxes at lower rates than firefighters or teachers. Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson raised race as an issue after meeting with Blackstone's legal team yesterday. He said not enough minority-owned firms have been included in the IPO.
Colin Blaydon, director of the Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship, said he was not surprised by the reaction. "If you have a combination of great wealth being created and an ignorance about how it was done, and therefore a willingness to suspect the worst, you have a perfect storm for an incredible backlash that . . . Blackstone is now seeing," he said.
Blackstone was founded in 1985 when Schwarzman and his partner, Peter G. Peterson, began pooling money from super-wealthy investors and big institutions such as pension funds. They bought, turned around and sold companies. Blackstone -- which derived its name from "Schwarz," which means black in German, and "Peter," which refers to the original Greek for "stone" -- remained a small boutique firm for alternative investments until 2002. Since then, the company has exploded in capital and activity.
In the past six months, Blackstone has emerged as the most visible player in the sector, swinging record deals and setting the trend for other private equity firms. Just yesterday, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts took steps to file its own public offering.
With $88 billion worth of assets under its control, Blackstone is the largest private-equity firm in the world, leapfrogging rival Carlyle Group of the District this year. Schwarzman's lavish lifestyle, including his well-publicized 60th birthday party in New York, has drawn even more attention to Blackstone.
"Schwarzman's personality is such that he's like a pit bull," said David Menlow, president of the independent research firm IPO Financial Network. "He's very tenacious, and he's brought that success into Blackstone. I think Congress has gone after him because of his perceived ego and how [he] apparently holds himself above everyone else. . . . But this is a man who has put together a juggernaut."

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Sometoo Okoye blog has received reports of a fire raging at Niger Cat street, Ekpan in Warri. It is not clear who/what caused the fire but according to an account by eyewitness who resides in the area:
Happening right now in niger cat, ekpan , Warri. it started last night and been burning until this morning. this location holds the tankers that receives petrol from the warri refinery. and the fire is fast spreading. some residents have been force to move for safety reasons..


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Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
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Laurence Laurenson can refer to multiple individuals:
- Laurence Laurenson, (1799-1867) a draper, hosier, founder of Laurenson and Company, and Lerwick Town Councillor.
- Laurence Laurenson, (1856-1916) Captain in the Gordon Highlanders, woollen draper, hosier and Lerwick Town Councillor.
- Laurence Laurenson, (1894-1973), a draper, gents outfitter in Lerwick, Lerwick Town Councillor between 1934-1937 and a County Councillor for Cunningsburgh between 1940 and 1945.