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Surf Aid Wants You To Surf Every Day This September
Occy, Issy and Laura spearhead the #MakeAWave campaign for pandemic relief in Indo.
This September surfers from across the globe are teaming up to take part in the inaugural Make A Wave challenge. Hosted by Billabong and SurfAid from September 1st to the 30th rookies and pros alike are encouraged to surf for 30 days straight to make an impact for SurfAid.
The Make A Wave challenge is open to surfers of all ages and abilities who are keen to challenge themselves to surf everyday for a month, all while fundraising for SurfAid’s programs supporting access to healthcare, clean water and food security for families in remote surf communities.
Billabong are proud to be the major sponsor for the campaign, and their team riders including world champion Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilupo, fearless big wave charger Laura Enever and current WSL world tour competitor Isabella Nichols are some of the Billabong team riders already confirmed to take part. Make A Wave challenge registrations are now open at www.makeawave.com.au.
Last year alone SurfAid reached more than 52,000 people living next to the world’s most remote waves who struggle to access basic services. Sadly, the World Bank estimated eight million people in Indonesia fell back into poverty in 2020 due to the economic shock of the pandemic. The Make A Wave challenge aims to raise $100,000 to support SurfAid’s programs in places like the Mentawai islands where our support is needed more than ever.
SurfAid CEO Doug Lees said, “The global surf community first discovered the incredible waves of the Indonesian islands more than 60 years ago. COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our friends in Indo and the first time in many years, some of our favourite breaks have empty lineups. We might not be able to surf remote breaks this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t support the locals in isolated surf communities.”
“Last year with a team of Indonesian nationals on the ground SurfAid stood by our mission and supported families in the places we love to surf to access healthcare, sanitation and clean water when the pandemic began. Now we need the support of the entire surf community to ensure we can continue to support healthy and resilient remote communities as the threat of COVID-19 remains constant.”
$1,000 worth of prizes by Billabong are also up for grabs. Individual surfers can surf it solo and join an epic community of change-making wave lovers in the process. Otherwise surfers can form a team and take on the challenge together with mates from their family, school, worksplace, surf club, surf school or boardriding club.
Surfers will be supported throughout the challenge with fundraising tips and coaching, and will document their daily surf activity through the hashtag #MakeAWave. Make A Wave merchandise will be available exclusively from launch at www.makeawave.com.au.
From something as simple as surfing at a favourite local break every day for a month, the surf community will create a ripple effect, making a wave of impact for thousands of people in our favourite surf destinations for generations to come.
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|Reviews for Lilium|
| Britt601 chapter 4 . 12/7/2014
Yeah...you like...totally owe an update for this. I like seeing Vergil in this kind of light. We're so used to seeing him as this prideful warrior and rarely do we see him in his quest to get back where he once was. I really like your style and the overall tone to this.
| AtsukoSchulyer chapter 3 . 9/17/2012
This is a really great story, and I like the lyrics!
Admittedly, I've no clue what songs they're to (but if they're original, you're amazing!), and I skimmed courtesy of supposed to be doing homework.
Keep it up!
| TheDogObeys chapter 3 . 9/17/2012
Vergil working out eh? I like this. Of course, I don't like it merely because I can imagine him doing this, but because he is building his way back to where he was before he was condemned to the depths of hell. Keep up the good work!
| TheDogObeys chapter 2 . 9/16/2012
I Love this chapter. Vergil starting a whole new life, this is truly magnificent.
| EnigmaticMemory chapter 1 . 9/12/2012
Vergil is one of my favorite characters and you've written him so beautifully! :D
Beautiful fic, I must say. I love the part when he mentions Dante; I really love the brothers to be together.
| TheDogObeys chapter 1 . 9/12/2012
This was tragically beautiful. You truly showed a side of Vergil no one would imagine him having. I love this.
| Guest chapter 1 . 9/11/2012
It's just pure beautiful! How can I just describe enough my love for your story! You do it great! Thank you soooooo much! I feel so much after read it :(( Please do write more 333333

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Jamie Dornan may have landed the role of the year when starred in Fifty Shades of Grey, however it seems his luck in the film world has dwindled ever since.
Despite filming his scenes already, the Irish actor has been cut from his latest movie Burnt, which also stars Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller.
A source told The Sun, “It’s embarrassing. Being in Fifty Shades of Grey seems to be getting Jamie dropped from movies which he had already been cast in, rather than landing him big new roles.”
“Some people thought having him pop up on screen would be distracting. They’re hoping to generate Oscar buzz with Burnt, and featuring the star of the most widely panned film of 2015 wasn’t going to do the project any favours in reality,” they added.
It’s thought Jamie trained specifically for this role, as it was out of the realm of anything he has previously worked on.
He played the rival chef to Bradley’s character, however according to a spokesman for Harvey Weinstein, the producer of the movie, it only was a small role.
“Jamie’s role was a small cameo that was part of a back story, and following the editing process, is no longer part of the film,” he said.

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Always follow the good side.
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Past is demonic whilst the present is angelic.
Life is led by angels of happiness and evils of sadness. It’s our acts that decide who will be our best companions.
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Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.Let go the negativity and walk towards positivity.
All is within, ignore the devil and follow the angel as you only can make/break your life.
Balancing the angelic thoughts and evil thoughts is an art. Walk-in an artistic lane and leave a trial.
Both the devil and Angel resides in you, it’s your wisdom that leads you to choose the right!
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Often those who show themselves as an angel in public have their demon in private
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We are a little bit of goodness and a little bit of evil, their right stability in life is what you need to seek!
We’ve all been a villain in someone’s story, but this doesn’t define their future.
When you let go the “Devils” thoughts life automatically moves towards being “Angel” for everyone…
You have to balance your past and your future. Your future is brighter than your past.
Choose your thoughts wisely. There are a few that can elevate you, and a few others that can pull you back.
Always keep your angel first but never leave your demon behind, you’ll need both to survive through this world.
Sometimes you need to find the balance between good and evil to make it through this world every day.
Always follow your Angel for it guides you to move forward and grow.
“Thin line between Good and Evil thickness with the strong will”
Walk away from the shadows of demons of your past to a bright future with you in mind.
Walk ahead and the angels will guide you, Leaving the devil to trail is the best thing to do!
Life is a constant choice between good and evil. Choose wisely.
Walk away from the evil within,and let the goodness in you win.Follow the path to righteousness,and live a lifetime of blessedness.
Life is a choice, either to live in sin or to embrace purity.
The choice is all you have in the shadows of every situation.
I’m Reflection of WHATS Within ME ….. It’s Me Inside Will determine ME Outside
I am my own angel and the devil. Every choice I make and every path I walk only depends upon me.
Life is all about the balance between your I’d and superego… That is ego “The reality”.
Choose to fly living your today and to learn respecting your past because your past made your beautiful today.
In the middle of my journey. Nothing holding me back as I walk ahead the angel awaits me.
There are two personalities in one person, devil and angel we just have to choose the right one.
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You know just what your ideal vacation will be. You know how you're getting there. Now it's time to book a hotel. What is the best way to find a good hotel that is not too pricy? This article has the tips you need. In this article, we offer valuable tips to help you make a good choice.
Check for online reviews before making any reservations. These sites will allow you to see previous guests' experiences at the hotels you are considering. Find out what actual customers say about the hotel and it can help you avoid a costly mistake.
It can be hard to know how to select good hotels. Joining a travel club can be a very smart choice if you do a lot of traveling. Your travel club will provide you with hotel guide materials. Representatives can answer your questions, help you choose hotels and even help you plan and book your reservations.
Check click to read that you're a member of. You may be able to receive discounts on hotel through these organizations. People often forget that they are eligible for these discounts, which may be for 10 percent or more off of your stay. This can help you to save some cash, especially if you're going to be staying for a few nights. It can add up to almost a free hotel night!
When searching for a hotel, consider "bundle" packages. For example, if you have to fly to your location, look for a bundle that includes both your hotel room and your airfare. You should save quite a bit of money that way, but make sure to always double-check the regular room rate to ensure you are getting a good deal.
If you are interested in "going green" when traveling, try going to a "green" hotel. Start by looking for these hotels online. There are several organizations that let you search for these hotels easily like Green Hotels Association and Green Globe. They will have a comprehensive list of green hotels in different locations.
To keep your incidentals at a minimum, especially when you are staying at a hotel outside the US, ask about the cost of wireless Internet before you check in, and especially before you log in the first time. Some hotels don't disclose the costly per-minute costs of Internet access, but they will certainly show up on the bill.
It is often helpful to choose a hotel that includes a free breakfast. While many of the breakfasts are not elaborate, they offer you a way to start your day off right without having to search for a place to eat. Many hotels offer a continental breakfast that includes, coffee, tea and pastries while others offer cereal, eggs, pancakes, waffles and other breakfast foods.
Ask when you're able to check into the room. If you are early, your room may not be ready. Call the front desk to find out if it is alright for you to arrive before check-in.
Visit several online travel websites and compare hotel room prices. These online travel websites do not always offer the same price for hotel rooms at a specific location. By choosing two or three different online travel websites, you can assure you are getting the best deal possible. Also, booking close to your travel date will usually net you a better price.
If you have a little one with you, remember that hotel rooms aren't usually set up for babies. Don't forget to pack a few things so that you can baby proof the space. For example, an outlet cover is small but it plays a big role in keeping your child safe.
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It is important that you find out how often rooms are vacuumed in a hotel. It may sound silly, but it isn't. Some places use a small sweeper to gather large particles. Many times, they only vacuum when the room is really messy. You should try to get a room that has been recently vacuumed so that it gathers the particles that you cannot see.
Be aware of your options in case a hotel "walks" you. Occasionally a hotel will be overbooked, and the room you reserved will not be available. The hotel will then "walk" you, or direct you to a different hotel. Avoid getting "walked" whenever you can, but if you have to switch hotels, be certain that your reservation there is equivalent or even an upgrade.
When booking hotel rooms on a discount site, keep in mind that you will not be given any of the best rooms at the hotel. Since many discount site users are not likely to visit again unless a similar deal is presented, the better rooms are saved for guests who are paying full price.
Rely on ratings and reviews more than overall stars. Star ratings can be very deceiving these days. It's better to rely on what honest people have to say about the hotel. Ratings and even more importantly reviews offer that. Dig through them before deciding on which hotel to stay at.
Always ask for a room upgrade at check-in time. You may be able to upgrade to a larger room or one with a better view by simply asking. Other times you may be able to get an upgrade to a room for a small fee. The best time to check-in is either right at check-in time or late night.
Hotels that are close to tourist destinations tend to be pricy. If you do not mind traveling a few minutes to reach your destination, consider staying at a hotel that is a bit further away. The rates at hotels that are a bit off the beaten path are often much more reasonable than their counterparts that are right in the center of the action.
You should take your time when checking out to ensure that your bill is correct. Travelers often find additional fees for items that weren't used or wanted. For example, many hotels now charge a usage fee for their gyms and swimming pools. If you see you have been charged for an unwanted item, contest the charge with the manager on duty.
As you know, staying in a bad hotel can ruin a trip. Whether it is business or pleasure, you need a hotel that makes you comfortable and fulfills your needs. So keep the tips from the article above in mind as you look for a hotel and you will quickly weed out the bad ones and find the one that is right for you.

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Susan Wagner, a founding partner of investment firm BlackRock (BLK) will retire at the end of the month, the company said.
She has been elected to the board of directors and will take her seat beginning with the October meeting, the company said in a news release.
Wagner also will continue to serve as a director of DSP BlackRock Investment Managers, the firm’s joint venture in India.
“Sue’s election to the board reflects the profound contribution she has made to BlackRock and our clients in a range of leadership positions since 1988, and I am delighted that the firm will continue to benefit in new ways from her exceptional insight and strategic vision," said Laurence Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock.
"Sue has spearheaded every critical corporate transaction in our history and played a pivotal role in the genesis of many of the businesses that have become central to our success."
Wagner said it was a privilege to be part of the team that "built an organization that is uniquely positioned" to meet its clients investment needs and said she looked forward new challenges serving on the board.

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The Amstel Bar in the InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam is a beautiful lounge terrace overlooking the Amstel river with its sail boats, water taxis and row boats. The interiors of the lounge resemble a royal den with its plush upholstery, antique looking furniture, chandeliers and dim lit ambience. On the menu are a variety of cocktails, beers and a wide selection of wines which you can enjoy with light snacks. The lounge features a decadent chocolate fountain, source of all sinful pleasure which quite succinctly stands as a metaphor for Amsterdam.
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A lawyer representing a group of women claiming they were sexually abused and assaulted by rapper T.I. and his wife, R&B singer Tamkea Harris, sought out law enforcement authorities in California and Georgia to launch a criminal investigation against the couple.
New York-based lawyer Tyrone A. Blackburn will represent 11 people who say they were victimized by the couple. Four women accuse the pair of drugging and sexually assaulting them, including two instances of rape that were said to have occurred in Georgia and California, The New York Times reports.
In a press release sent to NewsOne, Blackburn said that 30 women have contacted his office, accusing the couple and members of their entourage of “forced drugging, kidnapping, rape, and intimidation.” The alleged incidents took place from 2005 to about 2017.
“These criminal allegations span over fifteen years of methodical, sadistic abuse against women in various venues throughout the country,” the statement reads. “These individual claims paint eerily consistent allegations of women prior to or upon immediately entering T&T’s home, hotel, or tour bus were coerced by Tiny to ingest drugs or unknowingly administered drugs to impair the victims’ ability to consent to subsequent vile sexual acts.”
Blackburn sent letters to the Georgia US Attorney in the Northern District, the California U.S. Attorney in the Central District, State Attorney Generals of California and Georgia, and the Los Angeles District Attorney Office. He also requests that a criminal probe be opened to examine Georgia’s Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), Georgia’s Rape, Kidnapping, RICO, and Terroristic Threats Statues.
In late January several women came on social media forward accusing the couple of sexual harassment and assault, including members of their inner circle of aiding and abetting, but the accusations were quickly refuted by T.I. in a video posted to Instagram. Production for their VH1 show “T.I. And Tiny: Friends And Family Hustle” has been put on hold until findings for the investigation has been reached.
“We fully expect that if these claims are thoroughly and fairly investigated, no charges will be forthcoming,” Steve Sadow, an attorney for the couple said in a statement published in the Times. “These allegations are nothing more than the continuation of a sordid shakedown campaign that began on social media and now attempts to manipulate the press and misuse the justice system.”
In support of the alleged victims and in lifting up Black women who survived sexual assault the #MeToo movement, Time’s Up and the National Women’s Law Center released a statement in support of the women.
“The level of violence that has occurred against Black survivors for so long demands stories and headlines that center them across all media,” the letter states. “We are carrying the emotional weight of this news and know that we are reliving a collective trauma akin to the exposing of [Bill] Cosby and R Kelly.”
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text: Lurking under the bland banner of marriage-for-all is the specter of nuclear family values, with all their connotations of intolerance, xenophobia and child protection schemes. Marriage today is as full of reli- gious strategies, political goals and power imbalances as it ever was during its long history and remains the mainstay of conservative thinkers and the Church. Its story is that of one of the most unstable institutions ever touted as the cement of civilization. Why haven’t same-sex supporters of marriage fought to multiply and strengthen the powers of domestic partnership instead, especially since our creative urban environments as a whole have always been products of the culture of the unmarried—including gays and lesbians? Or are we merely witnessing another stage in the co-optation of a minority group, as it drives its more marginal, less “presentable” (and unmarried) members toward pariah status?

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Robert Penn Warren was a twentieth-century American writer closely associated with the Southern Agrarian movement in literature in the 1920s and 1930s, a movement that celebrated the South’s rural heritage and bemoaned the damage done to Southern culture by industrialization. Warren achieved widespread fame for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book All the King’s Men (1946). During his extensive career as a poet, novelist, essayist, and short story writer, Warren received two additional Pulitzer Prizes for his groundbreaking achievements in poetry.
Works in Biographical and Historical Context
Birth of a Southern Agrarian
Warren was born and raised in the small southern town of Guthrie, Kentucky, in 1905. Traditional core values combined with a rural, agricultural landscape would shape Warren’s character during the first decades of the twentieth century. During this time, southern states like Kentucky struggled to maintain an agrarian, or farming, society as technological advancements and industrialization brought progress to the North. Rural communities, such as Guthrie, were afflicted by severe poverty, malnutrition, unemployment, and a lack of adequate roads and electricity. These conditions led to a debate over whether the rural South was being left behind by progress in the North.
These social and technological changes caused tensions in the South that were reflected in political and literary movements of the period. In the 1920s and 1930s, politicians and writers who defended the southern way of life and condemned northern industrialization and secularism as a threat to southern traditions became known as the Southern Agrarians.
In 1921, Warren began contributing to this literary movement not long after enrolling at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he studied under renowned poet John Crowe Ransom. Ransom invited Warren to join a select group of young writers that included Donald Davidson and Allen Tate.
From 1922 to 1925, Ransom’s group of young writers published the Fugitive, a literary journal that included both poetry and criticism. The Fugitive served as a forum for the young writers to amplify traditional Southern, agrarian values while underscoring the hazards of the budding industrial economy that was flourishing in the northern states. The pieces collected in Warren’s first two volumes, Thirty-Six Poems (1935) and Eleven Poems on the Same Theme (1942), are based on folk stories of Warren’s native Kentucky. The Fugitive group, as these writers came to be labeled, later aligned itself with the Southern Agrarian movement and published I’ll Take My Stand (1930), a manifesto that defended southern culture and criticized northern modernization as a negative influence on traditional values. In some ways, the Southern Agrarians used this publication to respond to critic H. L. Mencken’s essay ”The Sahara of the Bozart” (1917), which harshly criticized southern culture for its backwardness and lack of literary production. Warren contributed an essay titled ”The Briar Patch,” in which he defended racial segregation, reflecting the conservative politics of the Agrarians. Later in life, Warren rejected these early views and supported the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
After completing his studies at Vanderbilt, Warren continued his education at several prominent institutions, including Oxford University in England. In 1930, Warren returned to the United States and married Emma Brescia. A few years later, he accepted a position at Louisiana State University, where he taught English. In 1935, along with fellow faculty members Cleanth Brooks and Charles W. Pipkin, he co-founded the Southern
Review, an influential literary magazine. Contributors to the Southern Review often analyzed a piece of writing as an object of art, independent of outside influences. This form of literary analysis was later referred to as New Criticism. Warren also collaborated with Brooks in editing the textbooks Understanding Poetry (1938) and Understanding Fiction (1943). Both textbooks introduced future generations of students and teachers to this new, in-depth analysis of text as an art form.
Maturing as a Writer
As he developed his craft and matured as a writer during the 1930s and 1940s, Warren sifted through the surface of human nature and entered into the much darker realm of human corruption. Although Warren did not serve in World War II, the turbulent political situation in the world and the economic upheavals at home, caused by the Great Depression, left marks on his literary work. He focused on the human subject and the forces that influence human behavior, such as society and the idea of God. Warren often targeted his Kentucky upbringing as the setting of his darker works during this time. His first short story “Prime Leaf” (1930), was published during his final year at Oxford. This piece of historical fiction is set in Kentucky during the Black Patch Tobacco War (19041909), a conflict between a large tobacco monopoly and local farmers over price fixing. The farmers could not make a living off the low prices fixed by the tobacco monopoly. The resulting conflict involved violence on both sides, with night attacks on farms, crops, and property. Warren’s first novel, Night Rider (1939), is set during the same historical conflict.
The novella Blackberry Winter, first published in 1946, tells of the loss of innocence. Set during an unseasonably cold June morning, the narrator—nine-year-old Seth—recounts a violent storm that flooded a nearby creek, damaged crops, and left marks of destruction across the countryside. Warren constructs a realm similar to ”Prime Leaf’ in ”The Ballad of Billie Potts,” a poem in his collection Selected Poems, 1923-1943 (1944). The ballad centers on the life of a frontier innkeeper who makes his living by robbing and murdering travelers. The innkeeper’s malevolence comes to a climax when he mistakenly kills his son, who had previously gone missing. This theme of human corruption, caused by both external and internal forces, would later appear in his most famous work, All the King’s Men.
Major Novel Inspired by Huey Long
All the King’s Men draws its inspiration from the career of Huey Long, who is often referred to as the Louisiana Kingfish. Long was a controversial political figure who was disliked by the political establishment but supported by the people as a reformer. He was elected governor of Louisiana in 1928, and installed his own people in every level of state government in an attempt to end corruption, but he ultimately fell victim to corruption himself. He served as a U.S. senator from 1932 until 1935, when he was assassinated at the Louisiana state capitol. The protagonist of this novel, Willie Stark (based on Long), appears as a simple, earnest farmhand from the South corrupted by power and greed.
Transitions in Life and Literature
The 1950s and 1960s mark a transitional period in Warren’s life that reflects important changes in American society. The American victory in World War II led to a period of economic expansion and prosperity during the 1950s. Warren and Emma divorced in 1951, and he married Eleanor Clark in 1952. They had two children, Rosanna (born in 1953) and Gabriel (born in 1955). While Warren continued to base his work on his own experiences and emotional turmoil, a reader may identify a break away from figurative darkness. Indeed, many of his most prized writings seem to reflect life experiences that invoke joy, including works that allude to his immediate family.
Promises: Poems, 1954—1956 (1957), for which Warren received his first Pulitzer Prize in poetry as well as the National Book Award, reveals a dramatic shift from his early, darker works. Promises has been described by some as a distinctly personal tale from a man who ultimately rediscovered joy.
Taking a New Stand on Race Relations
The 1950s were marked by social tensions that resulted in the birth of the civil rights movement. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education, that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. In 1957, Martin Luther King, Jr. became president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which organized nonviolent protests against segregation on the church and community level. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which made it a crime to discriminate against people on the basis of race, color, or religion. During this period of important social changes, Warren abandoned his earlier, conservative views on segregation, and he befriended and supported the work of prominent African American writer Ralph Ellison. He published essays on these social struggles, Segregation: The Inner Conflict in the South (1956), and conducted an interview with civil rights leaders titled Who Speaks for the Negro? (1965).
Later Life and Works
Warren spent the last decades of his life living in Connecticut and in a summer home in Vermont, where he continued to write poetry and a final novel, A Place to Come To (1977), a largely autobiographical work. Warren received his second Pulitzer Prize in poetry for Now and Then: Poems, 1976—1978 (1978). In this collection, he meditates on his life, beginning with his boyhood in rural Kentucky and progressing, in Warren’s words, through ”sixty years blown like a hurricane past.” In 1986, the Library of Congress appointed Warren Poet Laureate of the United States, a position that he had held from 1944 to 1945 under the title ”Consultant in Poetry.” Warren is one of the few to hold this honor twice. Warren died in Vermont from complications of cancer in 1989.
Works in Literary Context
The Southern Literary Renaissance
In 1917, Baltimore critic H. L. Mencken published an essay titled ”The Sahara of the Bozart” that famously derided Southern arts and culture, writing that the South as a whole was ”almost as sterile artistically, intellectually, culturally, as the Sahara Desert.” There were Southern authors, of course, in the early twentieth century, but they were publishing sentimental books about the pre-Civil War South—so-called ”moonlight and magnolia” romances. Mencken mocked such writing and pronounced the South incapable of producing an important, new kind of literature. A generation of young Southerners took Mencken’s criticism as a call to arms, and set about creating ”Southern” literature. During the 1920s, this produced mostly protest literature, or literature written attacking the old-style books of the South. The founding of The Fugitive at Vanderbilt University can be seen as a direct response to Mencken. Warren and other Fugitive poets set out to prove that Southern writers could produce solid work that avoided the pitfalls of sentimentality and romanticism.
The 1920s can be seen as a reactionary phase in Southern writing. During the 1930s, however, Southern literature emerged as a major, mature literary force. The titan of Southern letters was William Faulkner, who published a series of novels in the late 1920s and early 1930s that even Mencken had to admit were impressive. These include The Sound and the Fury (1929), As I Lay Dying (1930), and Light in August (1932). Faulkner steeped his work in the culture and character of the South, representing it in epic scale using a flowing, experimental style. Warren’s monumental All the King’s Men similarly paints the South in tragic terms. By the 1940s, writers like Warren, Flannery O’Connor, Eudora Welty, and Carson McCullers had dispelled any misconceptions the reading public may have had about the artistic abilities of the writers of the American South.
Power and Corruption
The human desire for power and its potential for corruption is an enduring literary theme, which Warren introduces into many of his works, including novels like All the King’s Men and poetry, such as ”The Ballad of Billie Potts” and ”Brother to Dragons.” Even today, media outlets—such as advertisements, infomercials, and other messages—claim that fame and fortune will solve the problems of the common man. While venues have changed and the transmission of messages has improved over time, the false sense of security that comes with blind ambition remains as important a theme in our own day as it was in Warren’s time. Warren’s ability to construct an American landscape familiar to many, while turning seemingly harmless characters into monsters, is the reason many describe his work as both poignant and timeless.
Works in Critical Context
While critics vary in their interpretation of Warren’s major works, many identify a common thread: Warren infused history and his early experiences into fictional characters; these characters yearn for stability and power while residing in a volatile society that tempts and abuses its citizens. Warren illuminates such desires and corruption in perhaps his greatest literary achievement, All the King’s Men.
All the King’s Men
All the King’s Men captures one man’s rise and fall from political power as it juxtaposes life and government in a backward American state. Initial criticism of the novel focused on the character of Willie Stark and his corruption by power and greed, while later critics analyzed the important role of Jack Burden, the journalist who narrates the story. As James Hall has noted, ”The power of the novel comes from imposing two forms of energy, embodied in Willie and Jack, on the permanent scene of politics.” Robert Gorham Davis emphasizes the relationship between action and ideas in this novel, writing, ”Warren is fascinated by the strong man of action, as many of our war novelists were fascinated by the Nazis. And the question of All the King’s Men is solely whether the man of ideas can work with the dictator in the interests of historic change.” Davis also comments on the poetic aspects of Warren’s prose fiction, describing the novel in the context of Warren’s narrative poetry. He contends that ”All the King’s Men is brilliantly done, with magnificent brief set-pieces in which Robert Penn Warren writes prose equivalent to his poems in sound and rhythm and imagery. . . . Mixed with this pure gold is the brass of slick writing and melodrama that comprises the rest of the novel.” Later criticism focuses on aspects of the novel other than its political dimension. Earl Wilcox, for example, sees the many love affairs of Willie Stark as perhaps more important than his one political affair. Wilcox suggests that ”the novel is finally about the power of love in the universe to change a man.” Wilcox sees in this novel’s many themes a complexity that defies easy categorization: ”Not all readers find the novel as richly humorous, as politically exciting, or as totally pertinent to humanity. . . . In a final analysis, the novel resists categorizing . . . since it depicts many complex matters simultaneously.”
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OCI promises to put focus back on the athletes
Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) President Sarah Keane has vowed to restore the reputation of the organisation.
Almost one year on from the ticketing scandal at the Olympics in Rio, the fallout continues as former president Pat Hickey continues to face ticket-touting allegations in Brazil, charges the Dubliner denies.
The cost of the affair to the OCI has been more than €1.5m.
Ms Keane (43) was elected to replace Mr Hickey in February.
Speaking to the Irish Independent ahead of the Council's Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week, she revealed her plans to restore confidence and put the Olympic focus back where it should be - on Ireland's competitors.
For her, giving athletes a strong voice in the OCI was a good starting point.
"We've just established the athletes' commission. We have nine members on that from a range of different sports, different genders, winter sports, summer sports and they've all put themselves forward.
"So we're excited about that," she said.
While the idea isn't new and there have been athletes' commissions in the past, Ms Keane said they hadn't worked well.
She explained her hope was that this would help to empower the sportspeople.
One difference is that a member of the commission will sit on the board of the OCI as a full, legal director.
"They'll be at the table for all the decisions of the organisation," she explained.
"It's to ensure that the voice of the athlete is heard in all the decisions of the organisation."
Ms Keane also vowed to bring in term limits for the executive team - a recommendation from a report by consultancy firm Deloitte. "Term limits make sure nobody can be there forever and be the main ruler of something, including myself. So that will be vital," she said.
Mr Hickey had been in the role for three decades.


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Dream Interpretation Unnatural | Dream Meanings
A counterfeit of the natural; see “counterfeit”
To see fine apparel, but out of date, foretells that you will have fortune, but you will scorn progressive ideas.
If you reject out-of-date apparel, you will outgrow present environments and enter into new relations, new enterprises and new loves, which will transform you into a different person.
To see yourself or others appareled in white, denotes eventful changes, and you will nearly always find the change bearing sadness.
To walk with a person wearing white, proclaims that person’s illness or distress, unless it be a young woman or child, then you will have pleasing surroundings for a season at least.
To see yourself, or others, dressed in black, portends quarrels, disappointments, and disagreeable companions; or, if it refers to business, the business will fall short of expectations.
To see yellow apparel, foretells approaching gaieties and financial progress. Seen as a flitting spectre, in an unnatural light, the reverse may be expected. You will be fortunate if you dream of yellow cloth.
To dream of blue apparel, signifies carrying forward to victory your aspirations, through energetic, insistent efforts. Friends will loyally support you.
To dream of crimson apparel, foretells that you will escape formidable enemies by a timely change in your expressed intention.
To see green apparel, is a hopeful sign of prosperity and happiness.
To see many colored apparel, foretells swift changes, and intermingling of good and bad influences in your future.
To dream of misfitting apparel, intimates crosses in your affections, and that you are likely to make a mistake in some enterprise.
To see old or young in appropriate apparel, denotes that you will undertake some engagement for which you will have no liking, and which will give rise to many cares.
For a woman to dream that she is displeased with her apparel, foretells that she will find many vexatious rivalries in her quest for social distinction.
To admire the apparel of others, denotes that she will have jealous fears of her friends.
To dream of the loss of any article of apparel, denotes disturbances in your business and love affairs.
For a young woman to dream of being attired in a guazy black costume, foretells she will undergo chastening sorrow and disappointment.
For a young woman to dream that she meets another attired in a crimson dress with a crepe mourning veil over her face, foretells she will be outrivaled by one she hardly considers her equal, and bitter disappointment will sour her against women generally.
The dreamer interpreting the dream of apparel should be careful to note whether the objects are looking natural.
If the faces are distorted and the light unearthly, though the colors are bright, beware; the miscarriage of some worthy plan will work you harm. There are few dreams in which the element of evil is wanting, as there are few enterprises in waking life from which the element of chance is obviated. See Clothes and Coat. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
For the young to dream of possessing a beautiful canary, denotes high class honors and a successful passage through the literary world, or a happy termination of love’s young dream.
To dream one is given you, indicates a welcome legacy.
To give away a canary, denotes that you will suffer disappointment in your dearest wishes.
To dream that one dies, denotes the unfaithfulness of dear friends. Advancing, fluttering, and singing canaries, in luxurious apartments, denotes feasting and a life of exquisite refinement, wealth, and satisfying friendships.
If the light is weird or unnaturally bright, it augurs that you are entertaining illusive hopes. Your over-confidence is your worst enemy.
A young woman after this dream should beware, lest flattering promises react upon her in disappointment. Fairy-like scenes in a dream are peculiarly misleading and treacherous to women. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
To see the heavens illuminated, with the moon in all her weirdness, unnatural stars and a red sun, or a golden one, you may look for distress in its worst form. Death, family troubles, and national upheavals will occur.
To see children in the lighted heavens, warns you to control your feelings, as irrevocable wrong may be done in a frenzy of feeling arising over seeming neglect by your dear ones.
To see illuminated human figures or animals in the heavens, denotes failure and trouble; dark clouds overshadow fortune.
To see them fall to the earth and men shoot them with guns, many troubles and obstacles will go to nought before your energy and determination to rise.
To see illuminated snakes, or any other creeping thing, enemies will surround you, and use hellish means to overthrow you. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
If they appear distorted or unnatural, the dream is more unfortunate than good.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
To see others with it on their faces, warns you that you are being artfully used to further the designs of some deceitful persons.
If you see it on your hands, or clothing, you will be detected in some scheme.
If it comes off of your face, you will be humiliated before some rival, and lose your lover by assuming unnatural manners. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
To sleep in unnatural resting places, foretells sickness and broken engagements.
To sleep beside a little child, betokens domestic joys and reciprocated love.
To see others sleeping, you will overcome all opposition in your pursuit for woman’s favor.
To dream of sleeping with a repulsive person or object, warns you that your love will wane before that of your sweetheart, and you will suffer for your escapades.
For a young woman to dream of sleeping with her lover or some fascinating object, warns her against yielding herself a willing victim to his charms. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
To dream of snakes, is a foreboding of evil in its various forms and stages.
To see them wriggling and falling over others, foretells struggles with fortune and remorse.
To kill them, you will feel that you have used every opportunity of advancing your own interests, or respecting that of others. You will enjoy victory over enemies.
To walk over them, you will live in constant fear of sickness, and selfish persons will seek to usurp your place in your companion’s life.
If they bite you, you will succumb to evil influences, and enemies will injure your business.
To dream that a common spotted snake approaches you from green herbs, and you quickly step aside as it passes you, and after you had forgotten the incident to again see it approaching and growing in dimensions as it nears you, finally taking on the form of an enormous serpent; if you then, after frantic efforts, succeed in escaping its attack, and altogether lose sight of it, it foretells that you will soon imagine you are being disobeyed and slighted, and things will go on from bad to worse. Sickness, uneasiness and unkindness will increase to frightful proportions in your mind; but they will adjust themselves to a normal basis, and by the putting aside of imaginary trouble, and masterfully shouldering duties, you will be contented and repaid.
To dream that a snake coils itself around you and darts its tongue out at you, is a sign that you will be placed in a position where you will be powerless in the hands of enemies, and you will be attacked with sickness.
To handle them, you will use strategy to aid in overthrowing opposition.
To see hairs turn into snakes, foretells that seeming insignificant incidents will make distressing cares for you.
If snakes turn into unnatural shapes, you will have troubles which will be dispelled if treated with indifference, calmness and will power.
To see or step on snakes while wading or bathing, denotes that there will be trouble where unalloyed pleasure was anticipated.
To see them bite others, foretells that some friend will be injured and criticised by you.
To see little snakes, denotes you will entertain persons with friendly hospitality who will secretly defame you and work to overthrow your growing prospects.
To see children playing with them, is a sign that you will be nonplussed to distinguish your friends from your enemies.
For a woman to think a child places one on the back of her head, and she hears the snake’s hisses, foretells that she will be persuaded to yield up some possession seemingly for her good, but she will find out later that she has been inveigled into an intrigue in which enemies will tantalize her.
To see snakes raising up their heads in a path just behind your friend, denotes that you will discover a conspiracy which has been formed to injure your friend and also yourself.
To think your friend has them under control, denotes that some powerful agency will be employed in your favor to ward off evil influences.
For a woman to hypnotize a snake, denotes your rights will be assailed, but you will be protected by law and influential friends. See Serpents and Reptiles. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
To see spring appearing unnaturally, is a foreboding of disquiet and losses.... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
If you are suffering from a sore thumb, you will lose in business, and your companions will prove disagreeable.
To dream that you have no thumb, implies destitution and loneliness.
If it seems unnaturally small, you will enjoy pleasure for a time.
If abnormally large, your success will be rapid and brilliant.
A soiled thumb indicates gratification of loose desires.
If the thumb has a very long nail, you are liable to fall into evil through seeking strange pleasures. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
A small, unnatural waist, foretells displeasing success and recriminating disputes.
For a young woman to dream of a nice, ready-made shirt-waist, denotes that she will win admiration through her ingenuity and pleasing manners.
To dream that her shirt-waist is torn, she will be censured for her illicit engagements.
If she is trying on a shirt-waist, she will encounter rivalry in love, but if she succeeds in adjusting the waist to her person, she will successfully combat the rivalry and win the object of her love. ... Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation
If dreamer wears wig- feelings about being bald. See hair under body. ... A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences
The system should include the following:
1. Which persons in the dream could represent the animus (the masculine side—primarily in women but also in men) and / or the anima (the female side, primarily in men but also in women) ?
2. Are there people in the dream whom you reject, whom you fight against or hate? Particularly when they are of the same gender, they are likely to represent your own dark and rejected side, the shadow.
3. What is the main symbol, and what is your attitude toward it? It is possible that there is more than one “main” symbol. Access to a clear understanding of the symbol is possible when you characterize it in one sentence.
4. Which objects are important in the dream? What is their objective function in your daily life? What is their subjective function?
5. Try to determine what, in yourself, each symbol refers to.
6. Go over the sequence of actions or situations in your dream once more and ask yourself: Where in my everyday life have such behaviors or situations occurred?
Only after going through these steps, should you attempt to interpret your dream in its entirety. Summarize each interpretation in two or three clear-cut sentences.
This type of system is for those who have very little time in the morning for any extensive and detailed dream work. It could well be called a system for the stressed-out city dweller, which however doesn’t mean that it cannot be an effective and precise way for dealing with your dreams.
For those with more time, here are a few additional suggestions:
1. Before each interpretation, ask yourself: Where have I come from and where am I going? Examine your dream in that connection.
2. Look closely at each detail of your dream.
The small things give important suggestions that are easily overlooked.
3. Look very closely to see if there are objects that appear in an unusual combination. Look for magical and fairy-tale elements: for instance, transformations, breaks in time, or other unusual incidents. This is often the case in short dreams that sometimes seem composed like a still life and where natural objects combine unnaturally to create a certain atmosphere. Arbitrary combinations of familiar things always create unusual images or special atmosphere, and that is significant here. Begin your interpretation with this atmosphere.
4. At the end of each interpretation, ask yourself: Can I transfer what I have learned in the dream to my everyday life? It is best to have a plan on how to immediately integrate these “lessons” into your life.... Little Giant Encyclopedia
2- Obsessive or repetitive behaviour in dreams is often used to ensure that the dreamer has fully understood the message being conveyed bv the unconscious.
3- Obsession can come in the shape of spiritual possession. However, possession by a spirit does not necessarily indicate evil. It will be up to the dreamer to decide on which side of the Spiritual coin the obsession lies.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
A judge’s wig can suggest all of these.
A hairpiece or toupee highlights false ideas or an unnatural attitude.
2- Sometimes a wig highlights the fact that we have something to hide. We arc perhaps not as competent, as youthful or as able as we would like others to believe.
3- A symbol of Spiritual authority and judgment.... Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary
Depth Psychology: Dreams about splinters are a sure sign of quarrels ahead and mean you are either rebelling against everyday problems or against sexual practices you find masochistic or sadistic and therefore unnatural.... Dreamers Dictionary
A judge’s wig can suggest all of these on a temporal level.
A hairpiece or toupée highlights false ideas or an unnatural attitude.... Dream Meanings of Versatile
If the deer was captive or in unnatural surroundings, this symbolizes emotional upsets and/or disappointment in a trusted friend.
To see a dead or dying deer, or to kill a deer in your dream, is a warning to look out for a backstabber who is masquerading as your friend.... My Dream Interpretation
To kill a deer or see a dead one is a warning to look out for a backbiter masquerading as a friend.... The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams
If in your dream you are pulling out weeds and they do not contain nettles or thistles, the signs are good. Soon you will be very lucky.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams
Dreaming that spring is close is a sign of lucky business and happy companies. However, dreaming that spring occurs unnaturally presages concerns and losses.... The Big Dictionary of Dreams
If your dream handshake was strong, this suggests that you are feeling positive about your life at present.
If the handshake was weak, this suggests you may be in need of an energy boost.
If someone offers you their hand then withdraws it quickly, you may be feeling distrustful of that person.
If the greeting was a hug, try to recall how you felt about that greeting. Did you feel warm and comfortable, or uneasy and unnatural? If you felt secure, then this suggests you are feeling appreciated in everyday life; if you felt uneasy, this suggests you are feeling isolated and unsupported.... The Element Encyclopedia

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An airplane travelling horizontally at 406 km/h at a height of 2 km releases a bomb. How far ahead (to the nearest meter) from the release point does the bomb strike the ground?
There is no horizontal component of acceleration, due to gravity.
Bomb speed, at release, is 406 km/h =
If time between release and strike is t sec, horizontal distance of the target is
Vertical distance traveled is
2 km =
t = 20.193s, nearly..
x = 2.2773 km = 2277 meter, nearly.


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Barbiturate addiction, a concerning issue in the realm of substance abuse, revolves around the misuse of central nervous system depressants known as barbiturates. These pharmaceutical drugs, initially prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, can lead to dependence and addiction when misused.
Understanding the complexities of barbiturate dependence can help in developing effective intervention strategies and support systems for individuals grappling with this challenging substance abuse issue.
Holistic support, including counseling and therapy, is crucial during barbiturate addiction detox to address underlying issues and promote long-term recovery. Here’s what you need to know:
- Barbiturate use can lead to severe physical and psychological dependence, posing significant risks to an individual’s health and well-being.
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Barbiturates, known by street names “downers,” “barbs,” “reds,” “blue devils,” and “yellow jackets” are a class of central nervous system depressants that have been used for various medical and recreational purposes.
These drugs exert their effects by enhancing the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) activity, leading to a calming or soothing effect on the brain.
The history of barbiturates dates back to the early 20th century when German chemist Adolf von Baeyer synthesized barbital in 1903. The discovery marked the beginning of a new era in pharmacology, and subsequent research led to the development of various barbiturate derivatives.
Over the years, these compounds gained popularity for their sedative and hypnotic properties, becoming widely prescribed for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and epilepsy.
Barbiturates belong to the larger class of organic compounds known as barbituric acids. Their chemical structure consists of a core barbituric acid molecule with different substituents, determining the specific properties of each derivative.
Common examples include phenobarbital, amobarbital, and pentobarbital. The chemical variations among these derivatives impact their pharmacokinetics, potency, and duration of action.
Reactions in the Brain and Body
Upon ingestion, barbiturates act primarily on the GABA-A receptors in the brain. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that slows neural activity, promoting a calming effect. Barbiturates strengthen GABAergic neurotransmission by binding to specific sites on the receptor complex, increasing chloride ion influx.
This hyperpolarizes the neuronal membrane, making it less excitable and reducing brain activity. While barbiturates can induce a range of effects, from sedation to anesthesia, their use is associated with respiratory depression, seizure disorders, addiction, and overdose.
Over time, the medical community has shifted away from widespread barbiturate use due to the development of safer alternatives, such as benzodiazepines.
Despite this, barbiturates remain relevant in certain medical contexts and continue to be of interest in pharmacology.
Signs of Barbiturate Overdose and Addiction
Barbiturate addiction can have various signs and symptoms, and an overdose can be life-threatening.
Here are some common signs of barbiturate abuse and symptoms of overdose:
Signs of Overdose
- Severe Respiratory Depression: Barbiturates can suppress the respiratory system, leading to slow or shallow breathing.
- Extreme Drowsiness: Profound lethargy or difficulty staying awake.
- Confusion: Disorientation, inability to focus or respond coherently.
- Slurred Speech: Impaired motor coordination and slurred speech.
- Hypotension: Low blood pressure.
- Weakness and Fatigue: Severe weakness and exhaustion.
- Coma: In severe cases, overdose can lead to a coma.
- Death: Barbiturate overdose can be fatal, especially when respiratory depression is severe.
Signs of Addiction
- Tolerance: Individuals may need to take increasing amounts of the drug to achieve the desired effects.
- Physical Dependence: The body adapts to the presence of barbiturates, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not taken.
- Psychological Dependence: A strong desire to use the drug for its calming or sedative effects, leading to cravings and preoccupation with obtaining and using the substance.
- Changes in Behavior: Barbiturate abuse can result in changes in social and occupational functioning. Individuals may neglect responsibilities or experience problems in relationships.
- Poor Decision-Making: Impaired judgment and decision-making, leading to risky behaviors.
- Doctor Shopping: Seeking prescriptions from multiple healthcare providers to obtain a larger supply of barbiturates.
- Social Isolation: Withdrawing from friends, family, and social activities.
- Financial Issues: Spending a significant amount of money on obtaining the drug.
- Legal Problems: Engaging in illegal activities to obtain barbiturates.
Barbiturate overdose can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical care from experts. If you suspect someone has overdosed on barbiturates, call emergency services right away.
Effects of Barbiturate Addiction
Barbiturate addiction can have profound effects on individuals, impacting them physically, psychologically, and socially.
The physical life-threatening side effects of barbiturates are multifaceted. These central nervous system depressants can lead to respiratory depression, drowsiness, and even coma in severe cases.
Long-term use may result in tolerance, requiring higher doses for the same effect, and physical dependence, leading to severe withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.
Psychologically, barbiturate addiction can alter mood, cognition, and behavior. Patients may experience lethargy, impaired judgment, and memory deficits. Barbiturates can induce a sense of euphoria, contributing to their addictive potential.
Anxiety and depression may also manifest as people struggle to cope with the cyclical nature of their drug use.
Social consequences of barbiturate addiction extend beyond the individual to impact relationships, work, and overall functioning in society. Individuals or teens may withdraw from social activities, neglect responsibilities, and strain interpersonal connections.
Employment and financial stability can be jeopardized, further exacerbating the societal toll of addiction. Legal ramifications may arise due to illicit acquisition or misuse of prescription medications, compounding the challenges faced by those caught in the web of barbiturate dependence.
Risk Factors for Barbiturate Addiction
Barbiturate drugs have a high potential for abuse and dependence; safer alternatives in modern medicine have largely replaced them.
Here are some risk factors associated with barbiturate addiction:
Prolonged use of barbiturates increases the risk of developing tolerance, where higher doses are needed to achieve the same effects. This can lead individuals to misuse the drug and, eventually, become addicted.
There is evidence to suggest that genetic factors can contribute to an individual’s susceptibility to substance abuse and addiction. If there is a family history of addiction, there may be a higher risk for barbiturate addiction.
Peer pressure and the influence of friends or family members who misuse barbiturates or other harmful substances can contribute to the development of addiction.
Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders
Individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder, may be more prone to self-medicating with barbiturates, leading to an increased risk of addiction.
Individuals with certain medical conditions may be prescribed barbiturates for legitimate reasons. However, doctors and pharmacists should closely monitor and manage these medications to avoid the development of dependence or addiction to harmful chemicals.
Treating Barbiturate Addiction
Barbiturate addiction necessitates a comprehensive treatment approach to address both physical and psychological aspects. The journey to recovery typically involves three professional treatment options:
Detox is the initial step in treating barbiturate abuse. This phase involves supervised barbiturate withdrawal managed by medical professionals. Due to the potential severity of withdrawal symptoms, individuals may receive medications to alleviate discomfort and ensure a safe detox process.
The primary goal of a medical detox treatment program is to cleanse the body of barbiturates while providing necessary medical support.
In many cases, residential treatment is recommended for long or short-acting barbiturates due to its intensive and structured nature. This setting offers a controlled environment with 24/7 medical supervision. It minimizes exposure to triggers and external influences that could contribute to relapse.
These inpatient barbiturate addiction treatment programs foster focused recovery efforts, ensuring individuals or teenagers receive the necessary support for a successful rehabilitation journey.
Therapeutic interventions are crucial for addressing the psychological components of addiction. Commonly used is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and modifying unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors associated with substance use.
Group therapy provides a supportive community where individuals can share experiences and insights on drug abuse. Family therapy may also be incorporated to enhance interpersonal dynamics and strengthen the overall support system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does a barbiturate do to you?
Barbiturates are a group of drugs that induce sedation and relaxation by enhancing the effects of the neurotransmitter GABA. They can cause drowsiness, reduce anxiety, and induce sleep. However, misuse can lead to respiratory depression, addiction, and overdose, posing serious health risks.
Seeking professional help is crucial to addressing substance use disorders and managing adverse effects.
What does abrupt withdrawal of barbiturates cause?
Abrupt withdrawal of barbiturates can lead to adverse effects, including anxiety, increased heart rate, insomnia, seizures, and potentially life-threatening complications. Gradual tapering under the supervision of physicians and treatment facilities is crucial to mitigate withdrawal effects and ensure a safer discontinuation of barbiturate use.
Are barbiturates habit-forming?
Yes, barbiturates can be habit-forming. Prolonged use can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
Recognizing symptoms of barbiturate abuse, seeking medical help, and discussing concerns or serious side effects with doctors is crucial. Therapy at rehab programs and support groups can aid the recovery process.
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Recent donors, made a contribution to the Library Foundation in memory of their Aunt, Joy Rohm, stating: “Joy was a wonderful woman and influence in both our lives. Thanks for all the wonderful things that the Foundation does.”
Chuck Rohm and his late wife, Joy, have been supporters of the Des Moines Public Library for many years. Chuck was named the 2012 Friend of Literacy and included Joy in his special recognition. Joy was a Founding Board Member of the DMPL Foundation. The Rohms established a Foundation fund to purchase award-winning children’s books in memory of their daughter, Elizabeth A. Rohm. The fund continues to purchase award-winning children’s books for the library.
Whether donating for a friend or a loved one, consider giving a gift to the Des Moines Public Library Foundation. Gifts to the library are a great way to honor and remember friends and loved ones, while helping all six locations of the Des Moines Public Library enrich lives with new materials, new programs, and expanded services and technology.
Gifts in memory are a meaningful way to celebrate and remember your family and friends, while supporting the future of the Des Moines Public Library.
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Gifts in honor of your family and friends show them how important they are to you. Whether for a holiday or birthday present, wedding, anniversary, other life milestone or just to let someone know how important they are to you, your gift benefits that person and the library.
Your gifts will be included in the quarterly newsletter, Insight, and on the Library Foundation website. Letters of acknowledgement will be sent per your direction. Your gifts may also be given anonymously. Any gift can be directed for a special purpose like helping the library purchase new books, new technology, or fund children’s programs. They can also be directed to your favorite library – Central, East, Forest, Franklin, North, South, or the Virtual Library.
It’s easy to give! Use the convenient donate button on our website or mail your contribution to us at 1000 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. To learn more about how to give back to your library, contact Dory Briles, Foundation Executive Director, at 515.248.6402 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
ANDREA K. HAUER -- LOVER OF BOOKS AND LIBRARIES
Ever since she was a toddler, Andrea K. Hauer loved books and libraries. Growing up in Westmont, a suburb perched on Laurel Ridge in the Appalachian Mountains above Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Andrea and her younger sister, Carolyn, would visit the Cambria County Library in Johnstown where her mother, Ellen Baum Hauer, was a regular volunteer. Andrea's father, Charles Edward Hauer, was an engineer and chief of metallurgy for the Bethlehem Steel Company.
Every Saturday morning, Andrea's mother (who was related to L. Frank Baum, American author of children's books, including The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) would take the girls to the library, riding the Johnstown Inclined Plane, the world's steepest vehicular incline, from Westmont down the side of Laurel Ridge to the library below in downtown Johnstown. While her mother worked at the library, Andrea and her sister would begin reading a pile of books that they had gathered. When it was time to go home, Andrea would check out the maximum number of books allowable (about 10 during the early 1960s), and have them all read, sometimes multiple times, by the next weekend's visit to the library!
Andrea's love and fascination with libraries and books continued a lifetime. A voracious reader with a photographic memory, Andrea could read the two pages of an opened book in less time than most readers could read a paragraph. By age 10, she had read all of the American Classics and was reading British and European literature. Coming to Iowa for the first time at age 18 as a university student, Andrea reveled in the "open stacks" library policy that gave the public free access to books and browsing, a reform not yet implemented in the East where you had to write down a book's call number on a piece of paper, then give it to a library employee who would go through the closed stacks to retrieve the book.
At any given time, Andrea would be reading half a dozen books simultaneously to satisfy her unquenchable curiosity and desire for knowledge - fiction, historical and environmental essays, biographies, art deco and art nouveau architecture, how to make beads or jewelry, craftsman house architecture, city histories, or urban design and planning. As she once related to a reporter for the Business Record, she read "an entire section of books at the [University of Iowa] library" when she was a graduate student because "her office was located in the library and...it was a pleasant way to pass the time in a quiet place." [Kent Darr, Senior Staff Writer, Business Record, August 5, 2015.]
Andrea's love for reading and her lifelong learning informed her own professional and personal writings, conversational skill, interests, and other skills. These included her extensive and eclectic vocabulary, efficient use of words, dry wit, her friendships (including fellow-traveler friends), her acquired knowledge and perspective, and detailed remembrance and synthesis of all that she read. Her love of history spurred her to research Des Moines' early history and to help save the archives of over 100 years of The Des Moines Register and other local newspapers from destruction two years ago.
Andrea was in excellent health until she suffered a sudden and unexpected brain hemorrhage and passed away on July 31, 2015 in Des Moines. She worked in the Office of the City Manager as Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Des Moines, and oversaw and championed some of the most challenging development projects in the downtown during the past 30 years.
A memorial fund has been established in her name at the Des Moines Public Library Foundation. Donations are encouraged and will be earmarked toward the acquisition of books of the variety described above, musical CDs with an emphasis on works by Mozart, and outdoor garden benches for the Franklin and Downtown Libraries.


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We love helping others but we simply cannot do all that we do without others helping us.
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By contributing a financial love gift to Monroe's Medical Fund you help ease the worry of a family in hardship and ensure their pet receives the care he requires.
Volunteering to help pack pet food each month, transport a pet to the veterinary clinic, or offering to foster short term for a pet in need makes all the difference.
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