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We're back with another installment of Thrive Spotlight. We love when our clients really get to know us, so we are sharing some fun and interesting facts with you! Up next, we're casting the spotlight on the fabulous doula, Chloe French.
1. I was born in Salisbury, MD and raised in Berlin, MD. Even though I have lived in a bunch of other places over the years, this is always home. I love the Eastern Shore!
2. I have big big love for British television - especially period dramas. Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife (of course!), the old Pride & Prejudice, Victoria...the list goes on and on. Recently I've even gotten into their modern crime shows.
3. I have traveled to Canada, Ireland, England, France, Guatemala, Mexico, and 28 US states.
4. I love learning foreign languages. I have a personal goal to learn Gaelic, Swedish, and a Mayan dialect just for funsies.
5. Two years ago, I shaved my head. It was an incredible experience and sometimes I miss having no hair.
6. I've always considered myself more of a mountain person, but lately I've been falling in love with the water. Winter has always been my favorite season, but lately I've been drawn to spring.
7. I suck at math. Numbers just aren't my thing. My superpower is curiosity. This world is endlessly fascinating.
8. For my whole life, I have been *obsessed* with all things vintage - specifically 1920s - early 1960s. Example: In middle school, I listened exclusively to big band, only watched old black and white movies, styled my hair in rollers, and wore red lipstick. Actually...I still do that. The 1940s are my favorite decade & style, but I probably own more 1950s clothing. I am an avid collector of vintage clothing reproductions. And if I had things my way, I would come to every birth dressed from Call the Midwife.
9. Once upon a time, I had a private voice lesson with opera singer Renee Fleming in her home. I was a classical voice student at the time. It was amazing. She was one of the most gracious people I've ever met in my life. What a great memory!!
10. I cry when the baby is born and held in mama's arms for the very first time. Almost 200 births and it still gets me every time. The joy and love in the room is simply overwhelming! The last postpartum visit is another tearjerker. During pregnancy and birth, you become so close to the family that you don't want that relationship to end. It's a sweet bond between doula and family. And thankfully, often those clients become treasured friends.


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Aerial Painters Limited. A bespoke, specialist service provider that painted and maintained radio masts, plus other large structures of up to 400m.
As one of only four providers in the market place, the director had built up a good client base including ‘blue chip’ companies. One significant contract being the preparation of masts for the digital switch over.
Unfortunately, bad debt and payment delays caused cash flow problems for the company, who then fell behind with their creditor payments.
The insolvency team considered the main assets of Aerial Painters Ltd to be: goodwill, their work in progress and their capability to work with an established client base. It was reasoned that these assets would be lost to creditors if the company went into Creditors Voluntary Liquidation.
Therefore, it was agreed that the most appropriate insolvency procedure for the protection of assets and the preservation of goodwill would be Administration.
The business was marketed for sale by the Administrators and two offers were received prior to the deadline.
The Director had expressed an interest in the business prior to appointment and the Director’s offer was the best offer received.
The sale was completed with the following successful outcomes:
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Not all hearing loss cases are the same. While some temporary situations may require quiet recovery time to help your ears heal, most permanent hearing loss cases need to rely on programmed hearing aids for everyday communication. When someone experiences hearing loss, it may help ease your worries to find out more about the different hearing aids available to you. Booking an appointment with a hearing instrument specialist can help you to understand not only how hearing devices can support your communication needs but also how to navigate the new situation safely. Indeed, hearing aid can’t restore your hearing. But they can amplify sounds to help you maintain your lifestyle and activities with minimal disruption.
Because there is no such thing as 100% recovery of normal hearing via hearing instruments, future wearers must understand how to select the best hearing aid option for their needs and preferences.
There are many types of hearing aids available. BTE devices are a preferred solution because they are suitable for users of all ages. They support a vast range of hearing loss situations, ranging from mild-to-severe loss. A hearing instrument specialist (HIS) will recommend BTE hearing aids to people who have concerns about wearing an earpiece inside their ear. The BTE aid hooks over the top of the ear to rest, partially hidden behind the ear. Typically, the earpiece is likely to be visible to some extent, even though you might find streamlined models. Additionally, its position can pick up external noises such as wind noise. However, it offers a broader range of amplification than pieces that sit directly next to the eardrum.
By opposition, ITC devices fit directly in the ear canal. This position makes it the least visible device, compared to devices like BTE models. However, the amplification level is limited due to the close location to the eardrum. As a result, ITC devices are best suited to adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. They are also more vulnerable to earwax clogging around the speaker area and require, therefore, additional maintenance care. Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that some models may include features that don’t fit entirely in the canal, making the device more visible than expected and more difficult to adjust manually. Other styles, such as completely-in-canal hearing aids, are almost invisible.
Earmold impressions are typically necessary for ITE devices. The ITE hearing aid is custom molded to fit either in the bowl-shaped area of your outer ear or in the lower part of the outer ear. The amplification range support mild to severe hearing loss cases. Your HIS may recommend an ITE hearing aid for people who require devices with longer battery life. The model is bigger than many hearing aids, which means that the battery fitted inside is also larger. Additionally, while it may be more visible than ITC devices, it is easier to handle and includes features that can’t be added to less visible devices. However, ITE styles are vulnerable to earwax clogging.
The hearing aid technology has evolved dramatically over the past few years to provide user-friendly features. More and more hearing aids come with rechargeable batteries, which makes your maintenance routine smoother. Additionally, using smartphone-inspired technology, modern hearing aids also are Bluetooth-compatible with many of your everyday devices, from phones to music players. With the help of your HIS, you can learn how to connect your hearing aids to your television or your phone to send the sound directly to the receiver. You can also find hearing aids that use a remote control to adjust features on the go.
Like with most things, understanding the list of additional hearing aid features can help you find a device that suits your preferences and communication requirements. Discussing your needs with your HIS can influence your decisions in matters of noise reduction, environmental noise control, synchronization between two devices and even directional microphones. Indeed, each situation is unique. Consequently, the most suitable hearing aid solution for you needs to match your individual needs.
In conclusion, your hearing test will identify the amplification volume you require to carry on with your day-to-day tasks. However, it will not give you a direct answer as to which hearing aids are likely to offer the most appropriate support in your lifestyle. Understanding what to expect from ITC, ITE and BTE hearing aids can make a great deal of difference. Additionally, discussing necessary features with your HIS will help to identify the best instruments.

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Free tips Weekend Horse Racing Blog: Dilapidation is the Key to Success / £35 Bet Jockey Gets Slapped
Tin hut? No, that’s Thurles grandstand!
Horse Racing Betting Blog – 30th April 2021
There’s no denying the Irish dominated Cheltenham which unquestionably means they have the best jumps horses.
Suggestions they have the best national hunt trainers is more than a little injudicious. After all when Paul Nicholls, Nicky Henderson, Alan King and Philip Hobbs were sweeping all before them …which is pretty much every year pre-2014, we were not suggesting our success was down to the fact the Irish could not train.
So the answer has to be big spending owners, such as Rich Ricci and Michael O’Leary who have their valuable strings based in the Emerald Isle. The bigger question is, why? One thing is for damn sure, it is not because of the regularity of races – for the most part the Irish only race two or three days a week – or the luxury facilities at racecourses.
Wexford, Cork (which is actually in a place called Mallow and is almost 25 miles from Cork), Wexford, Thurles, Kilbeggan, Clonmel, Listowel, Ballinrobe et-al, it’s like they all missed a 1980 appointment with a wrecking-ball. Yes Fairyhouse, Leopardstown and Punchestown make the grade but they are no Ascot, Cheltenham or even Doncaster.
June Holiday in Ireland
June is not a time to be betting on Irish jumps racing.
As for Irish jump jockeys being the best in the business… For how long was UK jumps racing dominated by them? Of course they had made their way to the British isles lured by the prospect of riding horses more than a few days a week.
They are not overworked in Ireland but nevertheless Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has decided they are and a 24-day holiday period in June for professional riders has been introduced.
“I am delighted to see this extended break for the leading National Hunt jockeys in June which will allow them to recharge both physically and mentally.”
Horse Racing Ireland announces extended break for Irish jump jockeys in June
— Racing Post (@RacingPost) April 27, 2021
What does it mean?
It means between June 7 and June 30 professional jumps jockeys cannot ride in Ireland and the eight scheduled meetings during that time will now be restricted to conditional jockeys and riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners in the previous 12 months.
Marvellous! While the lack of facilities at Irish tracks will not bother me when punting from the luxury of my armchair hundreds of miles away, I know I will be petty vexed when a 16-year-old 7lb claiming jockey takes the wrong course or rides out a finish a circuit early.
£35 Bet Jockey Gets Slapped
Australia may be on the other side of the world but courtesy of Sky Sports Racing we can now watch their racing live and more and more online bookies are accommodating horse racing bets from this part of the world.
There’s a fair few former British jockeys down there too. I tuned in this week to see both Ashley Morgan and Bill Cray win races. These former Brits best not step out of line mind as it seems the Australian’s are very harsh on any impropriety.
One guy has recently been given a suspension for having a betting account and placing bets on horse racing while he was a licenced rider. How could that even happen? Well it transpires he legally changed his name years back and was riding under one name while betting with an account registered in the other.
Serious stuff right? Not really, over the course of 17 months he placed bets on 27 races he was riding in. Jeopardising £1,030, his average bet was less than £40. Another 168 bets were placed on races where he did not have a ride (over an even longer period), here the average bet stake was £35.
The net result of this misdemeanour has been an eight year riding ban, effectively ending Daniel Jack Smith’s (or Terry Treichel’s) career. Ouch!
“This is a unique set of circumstances not seen before in Australian Racing.”
8 years! https://t.co/9BlqAhReoL
— Punters.com.au (@Punters) April 25, 2021
Stradivarius Plays Another Fine Tune
Wasn’t it great to see Stradivarius win his prep-race for the Ascot Gold Cup at Ascot this week?
A seven time Group 1 winner, with four Goodwood Cups on his CV, he’s going to match Yeats record of four Gold Cup victories isn’t he?
At bet365 bookmakers odds of 6/4* I’m betting he will.
Stay tuned to www.betfinder.co.uk next week for another horse racing betting blog update.
* Betting odds correct at the time of blog publication. All odds are subject to changes.


‘Father’s Heart’ shows journey of dad who lost son meeting son who lost dad
Documentary marks Korea’s first Christian film to be screened in USBy Kim Da-sol
Published : July 15, 2023 - 16:01
Director Kim Sang-cheol, an established filmmaker here focusing on Christian films, returns with new documentary film “The Father’s Heart,” which shows the journey of Hwang Tae-hwan, an influencer also known as Hajun Papa on YouTube and Instagram, through the Philippines, South Korea, Rwanda and the US.
Hwang, whose followers on YouTube and Instagram surpass 500,000, lost his second son at just 6 months old in 2020. He died of sudden cardiac arrest.
The film starts with Hwang visiting a 10-year-old girl in the Philippines after she lost both her parents in an accident. There, he begins down a journey to meet people who are supporting vulnerable kids living in poverty through Compassion International. Compassion International is an American child sponsorship and Christian humanitarian aid organization headquartered in Colorado.
“Some ask whether this is a promotional film for Compassion, but it’s not just about this one NGO. This is not about asking you to help a child somewhere in the world. But this movie asks what it is to live a life full of happiness and love,” director Kim told The Korea Herald during an interview at CGV Yongsan in Seoul, Wednesday.
According to Kim, some 160 moviegoers decided to support children in poverty immediately after a special screening held last week. The film’s official release is Saturday.
“I’m sure that people were moved and touched by the film’s portrayal of people who have no single reason to be happy, but who are living a happy life,” said Hwang, who currently funds 129 children through Compassion International. His first donation was in 2019.
Kim said he had long wanted to shed light on the story of American pastor Everett Swanson, the founder of Compassion International. As it seemed like a story too far removed from Korean moviegoers, he asked Hwang to work as a “bridge.”
“It seemed like the point of empathy between the audience and the story of Swanson was weak. And Hwang came to mind, one of the most diligent and happiest people around me helping others,” said Kim, adding that Hwang starred in the film without pay and also traveled at his own cost over the two years of filming.
Is this film for Christians? Both Kim and Hwang said the movie is about the story, not just Christian values.
“One of the most shocking stories I heard while shooting this film was that when a fire broke out at a young African girl’s house, she rushed back to the blazing house and among the first things she came out with was a letter from her donor. Because she had not received that kind of love or support before, it was the most precious thing for her. Just like we don’t feel the sweetness of candy when we eat it every day, for some, love, support and happiness could be a kind of feeling that is very new and very precious,” said Hwang.
While religion-focused films are a genre that even Christian filmmakers here avoid making due to low popularity as well as limited budgets, Kim has already produced eight films, including “The Disciple John Oak,” “Stigma” and “The Forgotten Bag.” “The Father’s Heart” is his ninth.
“I don’t want to categorize this film as a Christian film because the message in this movie is beyond that category, because it is something that transcends borders and has universal values. There are many non-Christian donors who support Compassion International in the US. We’re excited to show Korea’s first-ever export of a Christian film to the US and hope that it can motivate other fellow filmmakers to make more movies,” said Kim.
“The Father’s Heart” opens in local theaters Saturday.
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When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley’s testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences - and the media frenzy - aren’t far behind. He soon finds himself sans boyfriend, sans friends, and, after an unpleasant encounter in a parking garage after the trial, he’s lucky he doesn’t find himself sans teeth. Dex fears he’ll get transferred from the Human Police Force’s Sixth Precinct, or worse, get dismissed. Instead, his adoptive father - a sergeant at the Therian-Human Intelligence Recon Defense Squadron otherwise known as the THIRDS - pulls a few strings, and Dex gets recruited as a Defense Agent.
Dex is determined to get his life back on track and eager to get started in his new job. But his first meeting with Team Leader Sloane Brodie, who also happens to be his new jaguar Therian partner, turns disastrous. When the team is called to investigate the murders of three HumaniTherian activists, it soon becomes clear to Dex that getting his partner and the rest of the tightknit team to accept him will be a lot harder than catching the killer - and every bit as dangerous.
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Dex makes a testimony that puts his police partner in jail. It also makes him boyfriendless and almost jobless. But his adoptive father steps up, and pulls Dex into the world of the Thirds, a shifter police-type force trying to keep the peace between the humans and the shifters. SLoane is the leader of the team DEx is placed in, and from the very start, he knows they still haven't dealt with the loss of their team mate, the one Dex replaces. There are other, darker forces at work, and when faced with the death of 3 HumaniTherian activists, Dex knows he has his work cut out to make the team accept him, especially Slaone, to whom Dex has a powerful reaction to.
A different take on shifters, the Thirds agents are mostly Therian, cat shifters of some kind, and they need extra special care after shifter, hence the need for a partner. Sloane and Dex have an head butting reaction, and its quite amusing how Dex deals with it differently to Sloane. Dex is witty, has excellent taste in *old music* but Sloane is straight laced, down the line, lets get this work done! These two, along with the rest of the team made for some interesting reading.
I enjoyed it, and will keep going with this series, Dex and Sloane dont get a full HEA, just a happy-for-now sort of ever-after, so there is more to come from these two! And it isn't going to be a picnic, I can tell!
Mark Westfield narrates, and this is the first I've listened to by this narrator. He has a deep clear *reading voice* and a clear distincion between the characters, making conversations between multiple characters clear and concise and with no problem making out who is talking at which time. Emotions come across in all the right places, and you get all the drama too, just where you need it. His voice made it easy for me to listen, and I will certainly listen to other work narrated by him.
4 stars for the narration, 4 for the story, and 4 overall.
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Salary Range: $40.00-60.00 per hour
Qualifications: The approved supervisor must hold a license as defined per WAC 246-809-110. The license must be without restrictions and have been in good standing for the previous two years. Must have a professional License as a Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The approved supervisor must have completed the following: A minimum of fifteen clock hours of training in clinical supervision obtained through a supervision course; or Continuing education credits on supervision; or Supervision of supervision; or any combination of these; and Twenty-five hours of experience in supervision of clinical practice; or an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
General Job Description: Full-time equivalent; 40 hours per week. Provide Co-occurring SUD/MH Outpatient treatment. He/she supervises other Mental Health Therapists in all phases of the therapists* work, provides direct services to clients, and conducts assessments, intakes, and group.
Other Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing and passing a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Washington State Patrol Background Check and a Reference Check. Applicant must have ability to travel to Kittitas, Yakima and Benton/Franklin Counties.


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Physical Security Services Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2017 - 2022
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2017 -- The global physical security services market is expected to be influenced by the swelling implementation of automobile tracking and other smart technologies and internet of things (IoT). However, a major chuck of the demand for physical security services could be driven by increasing terror attacks on humans as well as physical properties. Physical security is considered as a vital measure to protect against the surging incidences of terror attacks. Organizations of all sizes and across several regions of the globe are implementing security strategies at a rapid rate. Technological development in the industry and stringent government norms could be key factors enlarging the growth of the market.
The global physical security services market is predicted to rise at a CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period 2017–2022. By 2022, the market could draw a valuation of US$191.7 bn. In 2017, a valuation of US$110.3 bn was recorded by the market.
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According to the analysis of expert researchers, the world physical security services market is prognosticated to be segregated as per type and vertical segmentation. By type, the market could be classified into four key segments, viz. security system integration, remote monitoring services, access control as a service (ACaaS), and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS). Amongst these, ACaaS could post a dominating revenue of US$80.9 bn by the end of 2022.
By vertical, the world physical security services market is envisioned to be divided into several segments such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), education, healthcare, government, manufacturing, retail, residential, transportation, utilities and energy, and commercial.
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On the basis of geography, the international physical security services market is prophesied to be segmented into five vital regions and one country, i.e. North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Asia Pacific except Japan (APEJ), and Japan. The analysts foretell the market of North America to top revenue share in 2017 and also 2022 while expanding at a 12.6% CAGR. The region could even become one of the most lucrative markets for physical security services over the course of the forecast timeframe.
Japan and the MEA are forecasted to be among the slow-moving markets as they could lose 139 BPS and 59 BPS respectively in their share by the concluding forecast year. However, APEJ is anticipated to gain 225 BPS in its share by the same year. Europe could create an absolute revenue prospect of US$13.7 bn between 2017 and 2022.
The publication presented herewith offers an exhaustive study of the vendor landscape of the worldwide physical security services market with crucial players profiled, including Tyco International Limited, The ADT Corp., SECOM Company Limited, STANLEY Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., and United Technologies Corporation.

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“Consider the following four ways to leave a legacy to your heirs, your friends or your favorite charities.”
The Northwest Herald’s recent article, “4 Ways of Leaving a Legacy” says that after toiling hard for many years in a career to accumulate wealth, you want to make certain that, at your death, your assets are properly distributed.
You need to have a Will. It’s essential. Even if you have other estate planning strategies and documents, a Will lets you direct specific assets to a particular person or to make a general bequest. A Will names an executor to settle the estate, a guardian for minor children and instructions to distribute property, according to your instructions.
A Trust is an option preferred by many experienced estate planning professionals. You should work with a veteran trust lawyer to create one. A Revocable Living Trust is flexible and can be changed at any time. It can protect your property, if you become incapacitated. An Irrevocable Trust can’t be modified. However, it can reduce estate taxes and offer protection from potential creditors. The key advantage of using a trust is that it avoids probate and eliminates the need for a financial guardian in the event of physical or mental incapacity.
A Beneficiary Designation is important for contractual-type property, like life insurance policies, annuities and retirement accounts. You need to make sure that you have updated primary and contingent beneficiaries. Re-evaluate your choices regularly, as circumstances change and life events occur. Beneficiaries can only be changed by signing a new beneficiary designation form. Your will or trust have no impact on them.
Joint Ownership arrangements transfer property to the co-owner, in the event of the other owner’s death. This is common with the family home and it’s appropriate for some types of property. Speak with your attorney about how to use this approach.
Although leaving a legacy can be complex, consult with a qualified estate planning attorney to guide you in the right direction.
Reference: Northwest Herald (November 28, 2017) “4 Ways of Leaving a Legacy”
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Alice Walker is author of the 1982 novel The Color Purple, which Spielberg made into a movie. She gets awarded lots of honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards.
Dec. 13, 2018
What books are on your nightstand?
“The Road of Lost Innocence,” by Somaly Mam, about child-selling, enslavement and sadistic “sex” trafficking in Cambodia. Bombed-out, psychologically traumatized Cambodia has become a place where even children are seen as commodities and treated worse than never terrorized or subjugated humans can imagine. Mam, a modern heroine who was once a captive herself, rises to protect and save those few young girls that she can. I couldn’t sleep after reading this book. I felt a duty to read it, however, and others like it, to know without forgetting, that for countries devastated by war, often wars “we” cause, or extend by carpet bombing or laying of land mines, the suffering, usually for the most vulnerable, never ends.
Isn’t Somaly Mam kind of a fraud whom Nicholas Kristof promoted? But Alice Walker didn’t get in trouble over that recommendation. Instead, she got in trouble over the following endorsement:
“And the Truth Shall Set You Free,” by David Icke. In Icke’s books there is the whole of existence, on this planet and several others, to think about. A curious person’s dream come true.
Isn’t David Icke the guy who says the Queen of England is a shape-shifting lizard? From Wikipedia:
Icke proposes that an inter-dimensional race of reptilian beings called the Archons have hijacked the earth and are stopping humanity from realising its true potential. … Icke believes that a genetically modified human/Archon hybrid race of shape-shifting reptilians, known as the “Babylonian Brotherhood” or the Illuminati, manipulate global events to keep humans in constant fear, so the Archons can feed off the ‘negative energy’ this creates. …
His endorsement of the antisemitic forgery The Protocols of the Elders of Zion in The Robots’ Rebellion and And the Truth Shall Set You Free led his publisher to refuse to publish his books, which were self-published thereafter. …
Icke repeatedly denies he is an anti-Semite, and many of the people Icke has publicly named as reptilian are not Jewish. In 2001, when questioned by Jon Ronson, Icke declared that the Protocols of Zion is evidence not of a Jewish plot but of a reptilian plot. He also said,: “the families in positions of great financial power obsessively interbreed with each other. But I’m not talking about one earth race, Jewish or non-Jewish. I’m talking about a genetic network that operates through all races, this bloodline being a fusion of human and reptilian genes….let me make myself clear: this does not in any way relate to an earth race.”


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Treating Conjunctivitis at Home
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye infection that usually affects children. Basically, the eye becomes red because the tissue lining the inside of the eye becomes infected. This infection can happen for a number of reasons like bacteria, air pollution, and harmful chemicals.
You will know you have conjunctivitis if you have the following symptoms:
- The whites of the eyes become red.
- Yellow, crusty discharge on the eyelashes.
- Continuous itching and burning.
- Sensitive to light.
Now that you know what conjunctivitis is and the symptoms, try some of the home remedies below. Also, remember that pink eye is very contagious and these remedies will make it no less contagious. These remedies are designed to speed up the healing process and reduce the severity of the symptoms.


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A man was shot dead by masked gunmen outside a house in Ashton last night as children played nearby.
The victim, aged in his 30s, was reportedly sat in a grey van parked outside the address on Birch Street - a quiet residential road - when the shocking attack unfolded at about 4.45pm.
He has not been formally named but this morning flowers and candles were left at the scene paying tribute to ‘Tank’.
One mum said she saw a silver Audi park on nearby Mansfield Street before two men wearing balaclavas and gloves and holding handguns went into a terraced address.
“You couldn’t see even a bit of their faces,” she said.
There was 'a bit of a kerfuffle inside', the eyewitness said, before the gunmen came outside and saw the van.
“They ran out, opened the door and it was bang, bang, bang,” the witness, who asked not to be named, said.
Witnesses said they heard up to five gunshots before the attackers fled the scene.
Several women ran from nearby houses and gave the victim CPR in the back of the van before armed police swarmed the street.
Officers took over before an ambulance arrived and the man was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Greater Manchester Police later confirmed the man had died from his injuries and a murder investigation has been launched.
Forensic officers combed the scene, picking up at least four or five bullet casings from the road.
One bullet hit a car on the opposite side of the road belonging to an older couple.
It is understood private CCTV cameras on opposite corners of the street captured the entire incident.
Anne Johnson was among the heroic mums who rushed to try and save the man’s life.
“I don’t have any training or anything,” she said.
“It was just gut instinct.
“It was just from watching programmes on TV and that.
“We did what we could.”
It is understood several young families live near the building where the shooting happened.
“It’s a proper children neighbourhood,” said one mum.
“At least none of them really saw it.”
Det Chief Insp Alan Clitherow, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, described the incident as ‘horrific’.
He said: “Tragically, despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man lost his life shortly after this horrific incident and we have specially trained officers supporting his family at this unimaginably difficult time.
“We have launched a murder investigation and officers will remain at the scene throughout this evening. I would advise people to avoid the area where possible as several road closures are in place.
“I want to assure the community that there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and they are there for your safety. Please approach them with any queries or concerns that you have and they will try to assist in any way they can.
“If you have any information that could assist our enquiries or if you saw anything suspicious around the time of the attack, please get in touch as a matter of urgency.”
GMP said two men aged 29 and 32 have been arrested on suspicion of murder after firearms officers executed a search warrant shortly after the shooting.
They remain in custody for questioning.
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Classical CD Reviews
JOSEPH BALTHASAR HOCHREITHER: Requiem; Missa Jubilus sacer – Soloists/ St. Florianer Sängerknaben/ Ars Antiqua Austria/ Gunar Letzbor – Pan Classics
Published on May 23, 2013
JOSEPH BALTHASAR HOCHREITHER: Requiem; Missa Jubilus sacer – Alois Mühlbacher, sop./ Markus Forster, countertenor/ Markus Miesenberger, tenor/ Gerhard Kenda, bass/ St. Florianer Sängerknaben/ Ars Antiqua Austria/ Gunar Letzbor – Pan Classics PC 10264, 58:58 [Distr. by Naxos] ***:
Little is known of Joseph Balthasar Hochreither (born in Salzburg, 1669 – 1731) except that he was an Austrian organist and composer who probably, but not known for sure, studied under Heinrich Biber, who was teaching at the Salzburg Kapellhaus, a very old school for highly talented boys. Georg Muffat was also organist in the town for a time and it is probable that Hochreither heard him perform on the organ as well. He got his master’s degree and ended up as cathedral chapter organist in Salzburg from 1721 until his death. There are 21 surviving extant works.
The question as to whether every undiscovered old “master” of the baroque and classical periods should be revived and recorded will continue to be a hot one. Though the notes to the release speak of the unexpected high quality of these works I would say in effect, compared to whom? The Requiem, a piece truncated in over three different sources, may not have been intended for unified performance at all. The piece itself is remarkably uninspired, inspiring neither fear nor imposing consolation. The muted trumpets and muffled timpani are unique and very striking features, though one knows from the start that this is no Biber. The Missa Jubilus sacer was composed in the year of his death, though we are not privy as to the reason of its composition. This is a far greater work than the sad Requiem, especially noteworthy for its use of four high baroque trumpets, adding a festive and particularly jubilant feeling to the piece. The choral writing is solid and rigorous, but again hardly on the level of a Biber. It is a worthy piece but nothing that merits particular attention unless one is an inveterate collector of all things Baroque. Performances are all one could ask for and the sound is excellent. But it’s tough to recommend one-half of a disc.


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Real High-Performance. — The latest “Competition” model Allard, the J-type two-seater with “oversize” 4.3-litre V8 Mercury engine and light-alloy two-seater body, on a tubular framework, which conforms to sports-car race regulations. The chassis is seen in the picture alongside and you should make a careful inspection of this new J-type Allard on Stand 132.
High Speed For Three. — The 2 1/2-litre Nuffield Products Riley is here seen in its latest guise, that of a side-by-side three-seater roadster, priced at £958. exclusive of p.t. The high-efficiency four-cylinder Riley engine inclined o.h.v. actuated from high-set camshafts, results in a maximum speed exceeding 90 m.p.h., in spite of the comfortable, weatherproof bodywork. The Riley exhibits occupy Stand 174.
Quality, Performance and Refinement on 2 Litres. — The Type 401 Bristol saloon is one of Britain’s really great cars, fast, refined and very fully equipped. Its performance is such that,wilh a 2-litre six-cylinder engine, it is more than a match for many cars of more them twice this engine capacity, while its ruggedness was proved when it came home first of all the British cars in the Monte Carlo Rally. A full range of Bristols, by the famous aeroplane company at Filton, will repay inspection on Stand 139.
Efficiency With Simplicity. — The J-type Allard chassis, which offers reliability and very high performance with refined running and the owner of which can avail himself of the world-wide Ford servicing facilities. Front suspension is by a divided axle and exposed coil springs, the engine is a bored-out, long-stroke V8 Mercury, the remote gearbox control will be noted, also the very low build, while a de Dion back axle reduces wheelspin and ensures leech-like road-holding.
Indianapolis Hero. — The compact, powerful Austin A90 “Atlantic” sports saloon, seen here with its electrically-operated hood erect. Its 2.2-litre engine develops 88 b.h.p., so that very high performance is achieved, while one of these cars ran for 11,875 miles at Indianapolis at over 70 m.p.h. This and a comprehensive range of Austin models are on view on Stand 145.
Exciting New Britisher. — Every high-performonce car enthusiast will want to see the new E.R.A.-Javelin on, Stand 151. With an E.R.A.-built, Eberhorst-designed. 7 ft. 9 in.-wheeIbase tubular chassis housing the well-known, Javelin flat-four engine and using that car’s efficient torsional suspension system. the E.R.A.-Javelin should offer distinctly brisk performance with reasonable economy of operation. The coupe body shown is merely a prototype, which can be seen at Jowett’s West End showroom, while a chassis is on show at Earls Court.


Technology on that shit seems to change so quickly I don't think I'd spend big money on anything PC related. What is a kick ass $200 router today is going to be the clearance bin $29 router tomorrow.
I've been wanting a router that has gigabit ports and does the 300Mbs wireless.
That's one I've been looking at a little bit. There was also another one that had the ability to function as a media server of sorts too, but I can't find the link.


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We heard from National Geographic Explorers and other experts at the helm of the fight to save our seas. And, as we enter the UN Decade of Ocean Science, we explored how science and technology can help us to turn the tide and take us towards living sustainably and in harmony with the ocean.
The event was hosted by wildlife biologist and presenter, Lizzie Daly, who was joined by:
- Diva Amon, Deep-sea biologist, 2020 National Geographic Emerging Explorer and Director of SpeSeas
- Jahawi Bertolli, 2019 National Geographic Explorer, CBBC Planet Defender, professional underwater and wildlife film maker and photographer
- Angela Hatton, Director of Science and Technology at the National Oceanography Centre
- Richard Thompson, Professor of Marine Biology and Director of the Marine Institute at the University of Plymouth

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Many people have never heard of #sepsis, or they don’t know what it is. But sepsis is one of the top 10 causes of disease-related death in the United States. The condition can arise suddenly and progress quickly, and it’s often hard to recognize.
"A Leading Cause of Death You Don't Even Know About" by Harriet Brown for Oprah Magazine. To survive sepsis—the 11th leading cause of death in this country—you need to catch it early. But many patients don't even know what it is.

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Xiaomi is known for providing flagship level features in its mid-range devices and the new Redmi Note 5 is not going to be an exception. The (almost) bezel less display is in trend and according to the new leaks, this new mid-ranger will sport a full-screen 18:9 display along with a unibody metal design and a fingerprint sensor on the back.
What’s surprising is that there is no dual camera setup on the back of the phone as it was rumored earlier. Though there could be a Pro version waiting in the queue to be leaked.The leaks come from TENAA, a certification site for smartphones.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 rumored specifications
- 5.5-inch FHD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display
- Snapdragon 630 processor
- 3GB or 4GB of RAM
- 12-megapixel rear camera, 16-megapixel front camera
- 4000mAh battery
The Redmi Note 5 series is expected to be announced sometime in mid-November, which is about three weeks away. We haven’t yet received any invites for the event.


PolyU shines in the first-ever Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings: Sustainability 2023, ranking 82nd globally and 2nd in Hong Kong
27 Oct 2022
In the newly launched QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) achieved an encouraging result, ranking second locally and 82nd globally among over 1,300 universities.
The overall rank is determined by the institutions’ performance in the “environmental impact” and “social impact” categories, each comprising multiple indicators. In the “equality” metric under the “social impact” category, PolyU is Asia’s second highest ranked university. While under the “environmental impact” metric, PolyU demonstrated strong performance in “sustainable education” and ranked 64th globally, and also ranked fourth in “sustainable research” in Asia for this indicator.
Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, said, “We are very pleased to be recognised in the first-ever QS World University Rankings on Sustainability. The University has endeavoured to promote sustainable development by advancing research on carbon-neutral technologies while turning our campus into a testbed to realise our research efforts. PolyU will continue to leverage our excellence in research to support the HKSAR Government’s goal of reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.”
Mr Simon WONG, Vice President (Campus Development and Facilities) of PolyU, said, “PolyU is highly committed to building a sustainable environment for our staff and students, and we conduct regular reviews on our policies related to sustainability. With the growing importance of sustainable development, we strive to promote positive environmental impacts and create a highly sustainable future for all our stakeholders.”
The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2023 rates over 1,300 tertiary institutions worldwide on how they are taking actions to tackle the world’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges through research, teaching and community engagement. A total of 700 institutions, including six local universities, are listed.
PolyU has been at the forefront of addressing sustainability challenges to the society. The recently established Policy Research Centre for Innovation and Technology (PReCIT) strives to provide strategic recommendations and primary research in developing carbon-neutral cities, while the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research (PAIR) also focuses on sustainability-related interdisciplinary research.
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OAKLAND, Calif., October 9, 2015 (ChurchMilitant.com) - On Monday, the Catholic Voice, the official publication of the diocese of Oakland, California, published a homily telling Catholics not to condemn active homosexual relationships.
Retired pastor Fr. Dan Danielson asserts in his homily — originally said on June 28, the Sunday following the U.S. Supreme Court's revolutionary ruling legalizing gay "marriage" in all 50 states — that some people are born gay and that "no one simply chooses" to be gay, despite overwhelming sociological evidence to the contrary. He insists that being gay is not "sinful or wrong" or even "bad."
He goes on to attack those who "discriminate" against homosexuals, saying that their so-called hateful behavior reveals "insecurities" about their own sexual identity.
Father Danielson admits that although a heterosexual marriage is the "best environment," there are also "many homosexual couples who raise children with great love." He says no one can judge the "stable" and "admirable" qualities of homosexual relationships, and that these relationships are "not to be simply condemned as sinful."
He says that while the Church's teaching on marriage is "generally correct," it "does not work out" in "many instances." He concludes that we must accept gay persons "as God accepts us all — without judgment or superiority."
Father Danielson has a long history of supporting gay "marriage" and suppressing authentic Catholic liturgy.
California Catholic Daily reported that in 1998, then Bishop John Cummins expressed displeasure with Fr. Danielson and told him to stop talking to the press after news got out that he was allowing gay "marriages" at his parish, St. Elizabeth Seton.
One lesbian wedding was attempted on May 9, 1998, but was canceled after a number of faithful Catholics publicly protested the event. At the time, Fr. Danielson bragged that he would simply continue blessing gay unions outside the church building.
This scandal was brought up again in 2009 by California Catholic Daily and Catholic News Agency (CNA) when it was announced that Fr. Danielson would become the new interim administrator for the Oakland diocese while Abp. Allen Vigneron was transferred from Oakland to Detroit. When CNA asked Mike Brown, the Oakland diocese director for communications, about this scandal, he denied that Fr. Danielson had performed any gay marriages, claiming he had merely tried to "pray over commitments of love." When CNA asked Brown whether the blessings of sinful unions was a public scandal, Brown punted. "That sounds like a theological question."
To this day, Fr. Danielson's old parish, St. Elizabeth Seton, does not refer to itself as a church but rather as "the Catholic Community of Pleasanton" per the wishes of Fr. Danielson, who once said in a homily, "This is not a church but a gathering space."
When the parish's new $5 million church building was completed, Fr. Danielson ordered that there be no statues, Stations of the Cross, kneelers, corpus on the crucifix, or tabernacle (the tabernacle was stored in a different building). He told his congregation, "There is no sanctuary because this is all holy ground now."
But that's not all. When Fr. Danielson retired from St. Elizabeth Seton in 2007, there was public outcry about the priest who was to be his replacement, Fr. Padraig Greene. Father Danielson defended Fr. Greene, despite the fact that he was arrested for lewd behavior at the public bathroom of a children’s park.
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) protested, arguing that Fr. Greene "shouldn't be placed in positions in which he's in charge of Catholic kids." At the time, the diocese of Oakland reportedly responded that then-Oakland Abp. Allen Vigneron considered the arrest "a single isolated incident." Father Danielson also defended Fr. Greene, saying that SNAP's view was "understandable, but it can lead to a misinterpretation of the facts."
Now the Oakland diocesan paper has published Fr. Danielson's pro-gay homily. This situation is similar to a recent one in the Boston archdiocese; last month Churchmilitant.com broke a story about Msgr. Paul Garrity, who wrote a pro-homosexualist piece for the archdiocese of Boston's official newspaper, The Pilot. Some of the faithful wrote an open letter to Cdl. Sean O'Malley, head of the archdiocese, to retract the scandalous article.
The timing of these two pro-gay publications has not been lost on the faithful, who are asking: Is it pure coincidence that these dioceses are publishing such articles just as the Synod on the Family gets underway?
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Elizabeth Dye takes our breath away yet again with her Valhalla Gown. The magic is not in short-supply with the tiered tulle skirt and sweet shoulder straps atop a fitted bustier bodoce. The empire waistline evokesa viking feel,and given the name we're not surprised that we could picture Largertha wedding Ragnar in this very gown.
An ocean landscape is filled with different shades of oceanic blues, and what better color palette for your special day on the shore? If you are holding your wedding on the beach, using the multiple shades of natural gray and seaglass blues, combined with accents of elegant gold, provides a stunning and natural look. We are loving the gold-painted oyster shells as place marks for guests to find their seat, truly tying the ocean feel in.
Alexandra Grecco is that designer who just "gets" you. She understands the modern bride in a way that is singular and unique. Her Etienne gown is a strapless, form-fitting design with elegant, off-the-shoulder ties. The silk crepe skims the body and leaves us semi-speechless.
A naked cake with minimal icing is perfect for fall, remnicent of the sparseness of the season. The rest of the dessert table echoes the theme with pomegranates, persimmon, and blackberries displayed with dark whoopie pies and taper candles. It's moody and so very "October."
Who knew the winter blues could feel so good? This moody medieval shoot has got us fully focused on dramatic stationery design, fabric-draped tables spotted in taper candles, and bouquets of privet berry, anemone, and lavender roses. And the mixed shades of blue are just too dreamy for words. Can we teleport to this magical mountainside?
Everyone loves cocktail hour. And on the big day, treating your guests to a signature cocktail is a great touch. Finding the perfect drink to showcase can be tricky, but sticking with something that complements your color scheme or the season can help narrow down the options. We are loving this sparkling clementine-thyme cocktail by Heather Christo. This drink could be a fall or winter wedding sparkler or one to bring a little more to a warm color pop. Enjoy!
Sparkling Clementine Thyme Cocktail
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
4 ounces chilled vodka
12 ounces sparkling clementine juice
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 clementine or orange slices
two sprigs lemon thyme
Instructions: Fill two glasses with ice, an orange slice and pomegranate seeds. Add the vodka to the glass and top with 6 ounces of the sparkling clementine juice. Garnish with the lemon thyme.


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|Roy Hession (1908-1992) was a British evangelist and author. Hession was born in London in 1908. He was educated at Aldenham School where his introduction to religion led him to expect "anything but boredom" from God. He accepted Jesus in 1926 while on a Christian holiday camp, largely through the witness of a cousin who was a navy officer. After working for Barings, the merchant bank, for ten years, he committed himself to full-time preaching and became one of the most effective Christian evangelists in post-World War II Britain, especially among young people. His understanding of the Christian life underwent a radical change in 1947 following a conference that he had arranged to which he invited members of the East Africa Revival Movement. He was very much influenced by their strong emphasis on a personal implementation of the basics of the Christian faith, in particular the healing powers of openness and repentance.|
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CHICAGO — The city’s largest no-kill animal shelter euthanized a dog Friday night.
PAWS Chicago, which has an adoption center in Lincoln Park, said in a statement it put down a pit bull who had acted aggressively and bit a temporary owner several years ago.
The dog, Karl, was originally transferred from Animal Care and Control to PAWS more than a year ago, according to the shelter. Karl had two broken legs and was adopted after his recovery.
But Karl bit his new owner and was returned to the shelter at 8 months old, PAWS said.
The shelter tried to identify Karl’s triggers and worked with a veterinarian behaviorist to modify his behavior, according to PAWS, but with time he became unpredictably aggressive toward his PAWS handler.
“Recently, with maturity, other concerning behaviors and unpredictable triggers surfaced that made us question his safety to the public,” PAWS said. “Despite intensive training, that aggression compounded over time, leading to an increasingly unsafe and untenable position.”
PAWS decided to euthanize Karl, a move the shelter called a “necessary act of mercy and community safety.” The shelter’s staff was saddened by the decision, PAWS said.
Though PAWS is a no-kill shelter, it will euthanize animals under three circumstances, according to its website: If an animal is too ill for recovery, if an animal has “severe aggression” and if an animal is suspected to have rabies.

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Kentucky vs WKU postgame notes
Kentucky Basketball Postgame Notes
Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky
KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, Ky.
-- Kentucky improved to 33-2, while Western Kentucky ended its season 16-19.
-- The Wildcats are 4-2 all-time against Western Kentucky and 2-1 against the Hilltoppers in the NCAA Tournament.
-- Kentucky currently has the most NCAA Tournament wins in the history of the tournament with 106.
-- UK is now 106-46 in NCAA Tournament games.
-- The Wildcats are now 42-10 in NCAA Tournament openers and have won 20 of their last 21 tournament opening games.
-- Head coach John Calipari is now 33-13 in the NCAA Tournament.
Team game notes
-- The Wildcats used the starting combination of Terrence Jones, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Doron Lamb, Anthony Davis and Marquis Teague for the 25th time this season. UK is 24-1 with that starting five.
-- Darius Miller was the first sub off the bench for UK. It was his 22nd time as the Wildcat sixth man.
-- Kentucky extended its streak of games with a 3-pointer to 822 games, the third-longest streak in the country.
-- With nine blocked shots, the Wildcats sit in third on the all-time NCAA team blocks list with 308, one shy of second.
-- Kentucky opened with a 10-0 run, its 21st 10-0 or better run this season.
-- The Wildcats led 45-26 at the half. UK is 27-0 when leading at halftime.
-- UK's 45 first-half points are the most points by Kentucky in the first half since tallying 52 against South Carolina on Feb. 4.
-- The Cats' 19-point halftime lead was its largest since leading South Carolina by 27 at the half at the same game.
-- Kentucky's 15-point victory was its largest margin of victory in the NCAA Tournament since the 2010 Sweet 16 when the Cats beat Cornell 62-45.
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YSPH, HAPPY and the Yale Schwarzman Center (YSC) Present: "Welcome to Chechnya—A Film Screening Live Panel Discussion via Zoom"
The Humanities, Arts, and Public Health Practice at Yale (HAPPY) Initiative and the Yale School of Public Health in conjunction with the Yale Schwarzman Center at Yale University invites you to a live panel discussion of the film Welcome to Chechnya.
In collaboration with award-winning executive producer Neal Baer, Welcome to Chechnya is a powerful David France documentary about the anti-gay purges in the late 2010s as LGBT refugees, wearing hidden cameras, made their way out of Russia through a network of safehouses and the activists who risked their lives to aid them. It won a Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival in January, 2020, and is on the Oscar Awards short list for Best Documentary and Best Visual Effects.
Please join us for the live panel discussion on Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30pm EDT. Zoom link to be sent via email 48 hours prior to the event.
The film will be available upon registration at the convenience of the audience, March 17-24, 2021. The final individual viewing will be available no later than a 5:30 p.m. start on Wednesday, March 24. Registration via Eventbrite is required and limited. Register here: http://bit.ly/WelcometoChechnyaRegistration
RUSA LGBTQI (Russian-Speaking American LGBTQI) Association and Founder of Brighton Beach PrideLyosha Gorschkov, PhDCo-President
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I’ve been reflecting on a few recent articles and meetings lately that have focused on problems in scholarly communication. In particular, I’m thinking about Micah Vandegrift’s recent post on Open Knowledge where he suggests that open knowledge is about “creating a new academic value system for/as a public good.” This is certainly a laudable goal, but contrasts with an editorial on a journal from the American Anthropological Association which observes that the association’s journal is viewed as a money-making effort to subsidize work of the organization. Similarly an article focusing on the UK perspective and advocating for a definition of scholarship similar to Vandegrift’s, points out that, “Universities in the UK are increasingly adopting corporate governance structures, a consumerist model of teaching and learning.” Overall, it seems like there is a major divide here. On the one hand practicing scholars (certainly not all of them but enough) see their research as a private good, and on the other hand, members of the open access community (myself included) would like to see knowledge become a public good. As a historian of scholarly communication and as a citizen who cares about education and access to knowledge, I have to ask myself, why does this divide exist?
The scholarly communication system that began developing in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries has always been in part about creating a community to disseminate research. Yet, the definition of community has often not meant that research should be “open.” In the 1840s, professional scholars sought to create exclusive domains including only a small number of people. There was a belief among many of these early researchers that it was important to exclude people from the system. For instance in 1838 Joseph Henry, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, wrote to Alexander Dallas Bache, later founder of the National Academy of Science that, science had to be strictly controlled “otherwise third and fourth rate men would soon control the affair and render the whole abortive and ridiculous” and “a promiscuous assembly of those who call themselves men of science in this country would only end in our disgrace.” Both of these men argued for a centralized system for science under their control. They later went on to found the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and some of their students and colleagues founded more specialized societies like the American Chemical Society
Moving forward in time, Marcel LaFollette in a chapter called “Crafting a communications infrastructure: Scientific and technical publishing in the United States” in A History of the Book in America: Print in Motion: The Expansion of Publishing and Reading in the United States, 1880 – 1940 (2009) has suggested that scholarly communication became a “business of knowledge production” with a bi-furcated market in the United States. There was the market for professional academics in which “the intended consumers were the same group of people who produced and evaluated the work” and also created an insularity that “encouraged development of an attitude within the research communities whereby scientists claimed ownership of their publication outlets, perceiving the journals and monograph series as ‘theirs,’ even though the intellectual property may have been produced, sold, and copyrighted by the publishers, who bore the financial risk of market failure and reaped much of the profit” (p. 243- 244).
In all, this very brief historical overview suggests to me that there is a major social problem in scholarly communication. For many academics, research is a private good meant only to be viewed by fellow-practitioners. If this is true, then why are movements like open-access even necessary, except perhaps to include scholars who work at less wealthy universities? Additionally, if one sees scholarship as a private good, then attitudes like those of the American Anthropological Society become possible. After all, if scholarly research is a private good, one should be able to make a profit from it and subsidize necessary operations of the kinds of professional associations for which people like Henry and Bache were advocating over one hundred years ago.
If the open access community wants to create a new scholarly communication system, it will be necessary to change a very entrenched mindset. Major social reforms will be necessary to create this. Scholars will need to be convinced that their work is a good for the general public, not just their colleagues. Universities that have institutionalized the attitudes of their employees in tenure and promotion systems will need to have a groundswell of opposition to these policies. Professional associations and other scholarly communities (not just the publishers who serve these organizations) that profit from the distribution of scholarship must be convinced that they give up a major revenue stream on which they have depended. These are not easy problems to fix. Nonetheless, unless the open access community does so, it will not be able to create a value system in which knowledge is a public good, a goal that I wholeheartedly endorse.

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Curating concerts & music culture in Cascadia since 05'
This was a video we created for our client Manatee Commune for an NPR contest. The concept really came together and despite a tight schedule and virtually zero budget we we're able to make one of the top 7 video out of over 7,000 entries.
Groups come and groups go, it's a fact of the music business. Here is a throwback to one of the wildest group we ever booked. MAD RAD!!!
Macklemore is one of the acts we've shared this journey of growth and music with. When started booking him 50 people would show up, but this one was over 1,500.


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Studies suggest that even mild dehydration - a water loss of 1 to 2% - may affect how well our brains function.* Dehydration can also cause cramping, especially for those participating in sports like tennis, soccer, and cycling.
For most of us, the best way to hydrate is with water. Eating regular meals also helps support hydration through the consumption of electrolytes like sodium, chloride, and potassium in our food.
That said, hydrating with drinks that contain electrolytes may be helpful for some people. For instance exercisers who experience heavy sweating, especially those participating in high intensity activities in hot weather, may benefit from a drink that include electrolytes.
Some people may be concerned about sports drinks that contain artificial coloring and added sugar. Luckily, you can also make a hydrating electrolyte drink from home - check out the recipe below.
Homemade Electrolyte Drink
provides 80 mg sodium and 60 mg potassium per cup
*A loss of 2% body weight is 3 pounds for a 150-pound person.
If you are exercising for longer than an hour at a high intensity, you may benefit from commercial sports drinks - they contain a specialized ratio of electrolytes, plus added carbohydrates to help with proper fueling. Also, if you have a medical condition, like kidney disease or high blood pressure, talk to your doctor or dietitian before making any significant changes to your beverage intake.
Huang WC, Tung YT, Wu MS, et al. Low-Osmolality Carbohydrate–Electrolyte Solution Ingestion Avoid Fluid Loss and Oxidative Stress after Exhaustive Endurance Exercise. Antioxidants (Basel). 2020; 9(4):336.
Riebl SK and BM Dav. The Hydration Equation: Update on Water Balance and Cognitive Performance. The American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Journal. 2013; 17(6): 21–28.
Sawka MN, Burke LM, and Eichner R, et al. American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Exercise and Fluid Replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2007; 39(2):377-390
By Courtney Cayer, MGH Dietetic Intern
Are you or someone you know struggling with having enough food to eat? In Eastern Massachusetts, 1 out of 11 of our community members is at risk for hunger. Hunger affects people from many different backgrounds, especially during a pandemic.
Need extra support? Here are some resources that can help:
The Greater Boston Food Bank
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
COVID-19 Food Resources in Boston
Need more help?
Call Project Bread's FoodSource hotline at 1-800-645-8333. They can help determine if you are eligible for SNAP and assist in finding other resources in your area. They have material available in 160 languages too.
Ending Hunger. The Greater Boston Food Bank. Accessed May 2020.
By Alysia Vega, MGH Dietetic Intern
Commonly used herbs, like sage, rosemary, and thyme, contain protective plant chemicals that may help fight chronic diseases, like heart disease and cancer. These compounds have been shown to attack inflammation and may inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Aim to optimize the potential benefits of herbs by eating them regularly. One way to do this is to grow them at home.
Tips for starting an indoor garden:
Looking for starter plants? Check out your local home improvement or garden store online.
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By Kristin Otto, Dietetic Intern
Though there are no major shortages of food in this country, canned and frozen foods may be difficult to find due to consumer stockpiling. Fear not - fresh foods can also be frozen at home. Refer to our chart below to learn how to freeze them.
Plus Here's 4 Tips to Make Your Produce Last Longer:
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By Kylie Sakaida, MS, RD, LDN
Avoid unnecessary trips to the grocery store by making use of long-lasting ingredients. To create a supportive meal, mix and match simple combinations of starch, produce, protein, and healthy fats (like olive oil and olives).
1. Utilize Tortillas to Make a Variety of Quesadillas and Tacos
PROTEIN OPTIONS: black, pinto, or garbanzo beans, frozen shrimp, or cheese
PRODUCE OPTIONS: frozen spinach, peppers, or broccoli and jarred salsa
Tip: frozen produce often has just as many - if not more - vitamins than fresh
2. Use Leftover Grains (Like Rice or Quinoa) for a Stir-fry
PROTEIN OPTIONS: tofu or eggs
PRODUCE OPTIONS: frozen broccoli, peas, or peppers and canned vegetables like baby corn or mushrooms
3. Get Creative with Pasta
PROTEIN OPTIONS: white beans, chickpeas, anchovies, or tuna
PRODUCE OPTIONS: garlic and onions, canned tomatoes (or tomato paste), dried mushrooms and herbs (like basil, oregano, or thyme), jarred roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and frozen broccoli or spinach
Tip: try this pasta with chickpeas recipe, which utilizes only pantry ingredients
By Kylie Sakaida, MS, RD, LDN
Getting enough vitamin A, C, and E is important for maintaining a healthy immune system. Most of us don't need supplements to do this. In fact, you can support your immune system even while minimizing grocery store trips.
Here's how to stock your kitchen with healthy foods that have low perishability:
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By Kristine Miklos, MS, RD, LDN
Approximately one-third of the world’s food supply is lost or wasted every year. Fruits and vegetables have the highest waste of any food, so we’ve gathered a few tips to help pack produce onto your plate and divert it from the dumpster.
Root Vegetables: Get Soup Savvy
Blending root vegetables is a quick, easy way to savor the flavors of the season. (They are easily frozen this way too.)
Leafy Greens: Wilted? That Works!
Sauteing leafy greens is a useful cooking strategy when their crispness begins to decline.
Cauliflower: Go Halfsies with Grains
Cauliflower’s chameleon-like flavor makes it one of the most versatile vegetables out there.
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Ever wonder why certain fruits and vegetables are so vibrant? The red to blue-violet hues come from protective plant compounds called anthocyanins.
Along with providing color, anthocyanins may help protect your heart.
They are found in:
Anthocyanins may decrease blood pressure and increase flexibility of artery walls. They have also been associated with reducing inflammation in the body, which may decrease risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. Anthocyanin-rich foods might also defend against heart attacks by protecting the lining of heart and blood vessels.
But having strawberries solely on Valentine’s Day isn’t going to cut it.
Research suggests consuming at least ½ cup of anthocyanin-containing foods daily may have benefits. As for those berries? They may be particularly good for your heart – eating them more than 3 times per week may reduce risk of a heart attack.
Need inspiration? Try this quinoa breakfast bowl with strawberries.
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By Alyssa Tisdale, MGH Dietetic Intern
Big changes are coming to food labels starting January 2020. We’ve got tips to help break it all down.
REALITY CHECK FOR PORTIONS
FORGET "CALORIES FROM FAT"
ADDED VERSUS NATURAL SUGAR
Label Reading Tip: check the Percent Daily Value (DV) – foods with more than 20% DV are considered high in that nutrient.
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By Jennie Dockser, MGH Dietetic Intern
During the holidays, we are often exposed to situations that can influence how much we eat. Instead of fearing weight gain, focus on strategies that allow for the enjoyment of festive foods.
Tips to try this season:
Try this sweet potato pancake recipe – it is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports immune function to help keep you healthy during the holidays.
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Stan Against Evil’s first season was enjoyable, but it suffered due to its undeniable similarities to Ash vs. Evil Dead. With Ash’s next season still AWOL, Stan stands alone in the cranky-old-dude-fighting-demons zone—and happily, IFC’s horror comedy has finally found its footing in season two.
I watched all of season two and I won’t spoil anything here, but all of the show’s marketing makes it very clear—as if there was ever any doubt to begin with—that Willard’s Mill Sheriff Evie Barret (Janet Varney) escapes the 17th-century clutches of evil Constable Eccles (Randall Newsome) and returns to the present day, with help from former Sheriff Stan Miller (John C. McGinley). But the cliffhanger resolution doesn’t happen right away, and the rescue plot introduces a couple of big themes for the season: time travel and alternate realities, which the show played with in last season’s time-looping finale; and Stan’s continuing grief over the loss of his wife, Claire (Susan Williams), a demon slayer who stealthily kept her husband safe in a town where every sheriff is marked for death. In learning how to rescue Evie, Stan also discovers a way he can go back in time one year to prevent his wife’s death. (It involves a pair of eyeballs plucked from a wraith... plucked-out eyeballs are another theme this season.)
But Stan knows its strengths, and wisely devotes most of its energy to ridiculously silly monster-of-the-week episodes, which kick off with amusing glimpses into the horrible history of Willard’s Mill and then offer up mysteries guided by various monsters. This season, they include a were-pony, a demonic baby, and a smarmy game-show host. The show’s real raison d’être, of course, is the delight in watching McGinley’s salty curmudgeon react not just to random supernatural creatures, but to the world around him. Upon entering an abandoned house with mystical powers: “What the hell is this dump? Smells like an armpit’s asshole.” Directed at an old lady using a walker: “What are you looking at, punk?” An observation that only vaguely relates to his desire to visit the past: “This country ain’t been the same since Evel Knievel died.” You get the sense that McGinley and Stan creator Dana Gould have the best time ever creating Stan’s lines. They are hilarious and weird and off-putting in delightful ways, and do a lot to distract you from what appears to be the show’s biggest problem: Stan Against Evil really, really doesn’t want you to focus too much on its greater mythology.
As fans of season one will recall, the show’s whole premise starts with sinister Constable Eccles, whose witch-burning reign of terror back in the 1690s is the reason every sheriff in Willard’s Mill is destined to die a gruesome death. It makes sense—a legacy of supernatural payback aimed at the top cop, launched by witches with 400 years of built-up bad attitudes. But, Stan did a switcheroo late in season one, revealing that Eccles was the only true witch in town, and he was actually burning innocent people (mostly women) “to add to his coven,” and bolstering his eventual plan to open a portal between the land of the living and the land of the dead.
So what’s the real deal with the curse on the sheriffs? I went back and re-watched parts of season one to try and piece it together; the conclusion I came to is that Stan Against Evil doesn’t want you to scratch your head too much about this stuff. It especially doesn’t want you to wonder why a show with such a breakneck pace (season two has eight episodes that run just over 20 minutes each) would introduce such a complicated backstory in the first place, then barely explore it. The show wants you to have a good goddamn time, and on that front, it delivers with great gusto.
And fortunately, the insane creatures and the zingy one-liners are even enough to distract nitpicky viewers (like me) from being too frustrated. Stan’s other characters get to reveal a few more layers this season—especially Evie, whose status as a divorced single mom gets addressed a lot this season, and not just by Stan the jolly sexist. (When we meet her blowhard ex-husband, Stan takes an immediate liking to him, of course.) We also see some other surprising developments, including Evie’s genuine friendship with Stan’s, ah, uniquely weird daughter Denise (Deborah Baker, Jr.), and Denise’s budding relationship with gravedigger Kevin (Gould). There’s also a new character (played by Denise Boutte) who provides an important link to Claire and her secret life as a supernatural enforcer. It’s still very much all about Stan, but at least most everyone else has things to do other than just react to his antics. There are also some very entertaining guest stars this season, including horror greats Patty McCormack (The Bad Seed herself) and Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator).
Even with all the story strides made in season two—especially the time-and-dimension traveling stuff, a clever way to expand the boundaries of a show that clearly has a pretty teeny budget—there are still a lot of similarities to Ash vs. Evil Dead, a show that has its whole backstory already locked down in a movie trilogy, as well as more money to spend on gallons of stage blood. But if Stan’s acid-tongued antihero is not yet ready to be lifted into the pantheon of horror greats alongside Ash Williams, at least he’s very nearly as fun to watch. And you should watch! Without revealing specifics, season two ends with a hell of a set-up for a potential season three.
Stan Against Evil season two kicks off today, November 1, on IFC.

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Despite what you might think, lower literacy is not synonymous with being illiterate. In fact, people of lower literacy can read, they just struggle due to a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, low income level, limited education, text appearing in a language other than one’s first language, and disabilities (e.g., dyslexia) (National Institutes of Health, 2016). For some, online health resources are the only affordable health care option, so it is imperative that information be published by reputable sources in language that is clear to individuals with low literacy skills. Delivering informational health content online that is confusing to low-literacy readers is a contributing factor to health disparities (National Institutes of Health, 2016). Individuals who do not receive clear content are at increased risk for developing heart disease, diabetes, obesity, HIV/AIDS, and oral disease, and are more likely to die due to cancer (National Institutes of Health, 2016). Below are tips to design legible content for lower-literacy readers on an online learning platform.
Tips to Design Lower-Literacy Health Content
- Use plain and simple language on an online learning platform with health resources (Caburnay et al., 2015).
- Place information in order of decreasing importance, with the most important information at the top (Caburnay et al., 2015).
- Use short paragraphs, large font size, and white space so that information does not appear to be overwhelming (Caburnay et al., 2015).
- Use clear labels and provide linear, user-friendly sequential information in your online learning platform (Caburnay et al., 2015).
- Include search functionality to better direct users of the online learning platform to relevant health information (Caburnay et al., 2015).
- Enable a printer-friendly button so that information can be easily printed for readers to share or more easily read themselves (Caburnay et al., 2015).
- Incorporate a simple question-and-answer format to direct readers to important questions regarding their health concern (Guan, Maloney, Roter, & Pollin, 2017).
- Incorporate videos to model proper health behaviors related to the particular health concern. This can include important questions to ask the doctor, proper use of medicine, important steps to take if symptoms get worse, and so on (Guan et al., 2017).
- Incorporating carefully designed infographics increases low-literacy readers’ comprehension of health materials (Arcia et al., 2016).
- Utilize simple buttons and controls in the online learning platform to maximize the low-literacy user’s experience on your health-centered, online learning platform (Caburnay et al., 2015).
Arcia, A., Suero-Tejeda, N., Bales, M. E., Merrill, J. A., Yoon, S., Woollen, J., & Bakken, S. (2016). Sometimes more is more: Iterative participatory design of infographics for engagement of community members with varying levels of health literacy. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 23, 174–183. doi:10.1007/s10897-017-0155-y
Caburnay, C. A., Graff, K., Harris, J. K., McQueen, A., Smith, M., Fairchild, M., & Kreuter, M. W. (2015). Evaluating diabetes mobile applications for health literate designs and functionality, 2014. Preventing Chronic Disease, 12, e61. doi:10.5888/pcd12.140433
Guan, Y., Maloney, K. A., Roter, D. L., & Pollin, T. I. (2017). Evaluation of the informational content, readability, and comprehensibility of online health information on monogenic diabetes. Jounal of Genetic Counseling, 26, 1–8. doi:10.1007/s10897-017-0155-y
National Institutes of Health. (2016, July 29). Clear & Simple. Retrieved from https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/clear-communication/clear-simple


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In fact, casual sex of every kind is commonplace here. Prostitutes are just the ones who admit they do it for cash. Everywhere there's premarital sex, sex as recreation. Obligatory sex and its abusive counterpart, coercive sex. Transactional sex: sex as a gift, sugar-daddy sex. Extramarital sex, second families, multiple partners. The nature of AIDS is to feast on promiscuity.
Rare is the man who even knows his HIV status: males widely refuse testing even when they fall ill. And many men who suspect they are HIV positive embrace a flawed logic: if I'm already infected, I can sleep around because I can't get it again. But women are the ones who progress to full-blown AIDS first and die fastest, and the underlying cause is not just sex but power. Wives and girlfriends and even prostitutes in this part of the world can't easily say no to sex on a man's terms. It matters little what comes into play, whether it is culture or tradition or the pathology of violence or issues of male identity or the subservient status of women.
Beneath a translucent scalp, the plates of Gertrude Dhlamini's cranium etch a geography of pain. Her illness is obvious in the thin, stretched skin under which veins throb with the shingles that have blinded her left eye and scarred that side of her face. At 39, she looks 70. The agonizing thrush, a kind of fungus, that paralyzed her throat has ebbed enough to enable her to swallow a spoon or two of warm gruel, but most of the nourishment flows away in constant diarrhea. She struggles to keep her hand from scratching restlessly at the scaly rash flushing her other cheek. She is not ashamed to proclaim her illness to the world. "It must be told," she says.
Gertrude is thrice rejected. At 19 she bore a son to a boyfriend who soon left her, taking away the child. A second boyfriend got her pregnant in 1994 but disappeared in anger when their daughter was born sickly with HIV. A doctor told Gertrude it was her fault, so she blamed herself that little Noluthando was never well in the two years she survived. Gertrude never told the doctor the baby's father had slept with other women. "I was afraid to," she says, "though I sincerely believe he gave the sickness to me." Now, she says, "I have rent him from my heart. And I will never have another man in my life."
Gertrude begged her relatives to take her in, but when she revealed the name of her illness, they berated her. They made her the household drudge, telling her never to touch their food or their cooking pots. They gave her a bowl and a spoon strictly for her own use. After a few months, they threw her out.
Gertrude sits upright on a donated bed in a cardboard shack in a rough Durban township that is now the compass of her world. Perhaps 10 ft. square, the little windowless room contains a bed, one sheet and blanket, a change of clothes and a tiny cooking ring, but she has no money for paraffin to heat the food that a home-care worker brings. She must fetch water and use a toilet down the hill. "Everything I have," she says, "is a gift." Now the school that owns the land under her hut wants to turn it into a playground and she worries about where she will go. Gertrude rubs and rubs at her raw cheek. "I pray and pray to God," she says, "not to take my soul while I am alone in this room."


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There is provided a fully human monoclonal antibody against human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF-r) that possess similar or enhanced activities as compared to antibody C225 in order to vitiate concerns and/or effects of HAMA or HACA response. The antibody secreted by the hybridoma E2.11 comprises a human IgG2 antibody having a human kappa light chain.
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