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ENCINITAS — As this year’s college admissions process draws to a close, not all recent high school graduates are secure in their commitment to a campus.
The number of applicants to colleges in the University of California system has reached all-time highs, according to Gary Clark, undergraduate admissions director at UCLA, leaving many students spending the early days of summer on lengthy waitlists or looking for another school altogether.
Arda Hoke, a 2022 Torrey Pines High School graduate, is one such student.
Hoke moved to the United States from Turkey as a sophomore for the educational opportunities available in the States. During his senior year, Hoke, who maintained a 4.0 GPA, applied to computer science programs at several UC schools and California State Universities.
Although language barriers required Hoke to take sheltered English courses, which prevented him from enrolling in advanced placement courses, he was hopeful for UC admissions, given his extracurricular activities.
Hoke founded the school’s Turkish Club, served as technology commissioner for the Associated Student Body (ASB) and played on the Torrey Pines badminton and sailing teams.
“I thought I had a strong chance of getting into one of my schools,” Hoke said. “But as it turned out, it [wasn’t] like that.”
Hoke joined the waitlist at UC Irvine after being waitlisted at three UC schools and later rejected from UC San Diego. If he is not accepted at UC Irvine, Hoke plans to attend Mira Costa Community College and transfer to a four-year school.
Like Hoke, other students have received unexpected waitlists or rejections from their “target” and “reach” schools where acceptance was probable and possible, respectively. A “safety” school has a 75% or higher chance of acceptance, a “target” is a 50/50 shot, and a “reach” is a 25% or lower chance of acceptance.
Jae Lee, another ’22 Torrey Pines graduate, applied to nearly all of the UC schools intending to study biology. While he expected acceptance at UC San Diego, Lee, who graduated with a 4.4 GPA, was rejected from four UC schools and waitlisted at UC Davis. Lee eventually committed to Purdue University.
“I sorted [my schools] based on my GPA. I thought that UC San Diego would be my target school and Purdue was a safety,” said Lee.
More applicants, more disappointment
As students receive unexpected college results, many cite the increasing number of applicants as the reason for heightened selectivity amongst in-state, four-year schools.
Systemwide, the number of freshmen applicants to UC schools increased by 3.5% from the previous year, reaching a record-breaking 210,000 applicants for the coming fall semester, according to UC admissions data. And while the number of applications has risen, enrollment levels have remained relatively unchanged, according to Clark, creating longer waitlists and more rejection letters.
“When you have applications increasing, and you’re essentially seeking to enroll a similar number of students from one year to the next, you are making the denominator bigger, and the numerator stay roughly the same,” Clark said. “The decline in admit rate isn’t something that is intentional on the part of UCLA; it’s just the arithmetic of it.”
UCLA receives the highest number of applicants in the nation — nearly 150,000 applicants are vying for 6,500 spots this fall — marking an increase of 10,000 students compared to last year, according to UCLA.
Other UC schools are not far behind. For example, UC San Diego and UC Berkeley received more than 131,000 and 128,000 applicants, respectively.
Carson Chiavatti, a graduate of San Dieguito Academy, committed to UCLA with a 4.6 GPA as an electrical engineering major. Chiavatti applied to 17 schools but was waitlisted or rejected at almost all of his reach and target schools except Boston University, UC Davis and UCLA.
“People had fewer choices between UCs this year,” Chiavatti said. “I have a friend who got into UCSD and was waitlisted at all the rest. I have a friend who got into Davis but waitlisted at the rest.”
Like Chiavatti, Alexander Woelkers, another Class of ‘22 graduate from Torrey Pines, applied to both in- and out-of-state schools, viewing most of his UC schools as safeties or targets and his out-of-state schools, such as Northwestern University, as reaches.
“I knew my grades, test scores, and extracurriculars were all really strong,” Woelkers said. “I thought I would get into all of my safeties easily, hit most of my [targets] and then maybe get into one or two reaches.”
A leader of the school’s Japanese National Honors Society and a member of the Falcons tennis team, Woelkers applied to his schools with a 4.3 GPA. Of the in-state schools, Woelkers considered UCSD, UC Santa Cruz and UC Santa Barbara his safety schools, while UC Berkeley and UCLA were both reach schools.
However, Woelkers was waitlisted at UCSD, a school where his family works, and he was rejected from UC Berkeley, the alma mater of both his mother and uncle. Woelkers eventually committed to UC Santa Cruz for computer science.
With an increasing number of applicants, UC acceptance rates are expected to drop this year. Multiple UC school acceptance rates are already below 20% — UCLA and UC Berkeley accepted approximately 14% and 18% of applicants, respectively, in 2020, according to admissions data from both schools.
In addition to their renowned reputation, two changing factors have led to increased applications to UC schools, according to education professionals.
The first is the shift to test-blindness during the COVID-19 pandemic. For years, opponents of standardized testing have argued the tests discriminate against low-income students because of registration fees and costly preparatory programs only available to wealthier students.
In 2021, the UC system suspended its use of SAT and ACT scores for admission until at least 2024. This shift has led more students to apply whose test scores previously disqualified them from entry, according to Greg Kaplan, a college admissions strategist and founder of the San Diego college admissions advising organization Kaplan Educational Group.
Woelkers, who was waitlisted and rejected from multiple schools he considered targets, connects his results to universities going test-blind, in addition to the popularity of the computer science major.
Using the free online program Khan Academy to prepare for the SAT, Woelkers scored 1500, scoring 780 on the math portion alone, placing him in the 98th percentile overall (99th percentile in math). But Woelkers’ score was essentially disregarded by prospective colleges.
“I feel like I would have gotten a lot more positive responses if [colleges] had considered the SAT more,” Woelkers said.
The second factor leading more students to apply is the diversification of applicants. Outreach programs, as well as more financial aid and housing accommodations, have increased the number of applicants from populations that previously did not apply to college.
Currently, 55% of California undergraduate students pay no tuition to attend one of the UC campuses, according to Ryan King, associate director of media relations for the University of California Office of the President. These programs, in part, have led to an increase in applicants from underrepresented minorities.
This year, applications from American Indian students increased 32.8% from last year, Chicano/Latino applications increased by 4.1%, and applications from African American students increased by 2.8%, according to UC admissions data.
“We’re in a new environment where … going to college is no longer something for the elite,” Kaplan said. “Every different demographic is now seeking college admissions, and it’s leading itself to very large applicant pools.”
This competitiveness has led students to apply to more schools. The students interviewed for this article applied to more than three UC schools and more than 10 schools. Students using the Common Application, a universal application used for more than 950 colleges, are applying to 6.1% more schools this year than last year, according to the Common App.
“In my generation, we applied to a handful of schools,” Trustee Katrina Young, a member of the San Dieguito Union High School District Board, said. “Now, each school’s getting more applications and makes it harder for [students].”
The selectivity that follows the rising number of applicants fuels this reinforcing feedback as students apply to more schools and increase the competition for the few spots available at top universities. In this competitive environment, education professionals agree that students must look for the right fit in a college instead of chasing a big name.
“We need to embrace the fact that there will be many well-qualified applicants that are not admitted through no fault of their own. There’s just not enough spots to accommodate them,” Kaplan said.
Resources and expectations
The San Dieguito Union High School District board on May 19 addressed community concerns regarding high-achieving students struggling to be accepted at colleges of their choice.
The board debuted a district-wide college readiness program through Kaplan Educational Group this year. The district will also launch a college essay boot camp on June 16 for rising seniors.
In addition to outside advisory programs, some students turn to on-campus support, including school counselors and classes, such as San Dieguito Academy’s college preparatory course on essay writing and submitting applications.
Despite the additional resources, the changing college admissions landscape may require students to temper their expectations and broaden their searches.
Layla Gunn, a ’22 graduate of San Dieguito Academy, enrolled in her high school’s college preparatory class this year, initially wanting to stay in California to study marine biology at a UC school.
“After applying, I tried to get my hopes down so I wouldn’t be disappointed,” Gunn said.
After being either waitlisted or rejected from most of her UC schools, Gunn, who graduated with a 4.3 GPA, shifted her initial expectations and committed to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, planning to transfer to a UC for her sophomore or junior year.
“I know some people who didn’t apply to any safety schools and really regretted that,” Gunn said. “I think it’s important … to go look at the schools and see if … you fit in.”
After a year of surprises and at times, disappointments, many students look back on this process with a newfound sense of flexibility.
“Taking those initial hits from all those schools was hard,” said Woelkers, who committed to UC Santa Cruz. “I know I would do great at a bunch of other schools that I didn’t get into, but being able to at least get into one school that I actually am thrilled about was the silver lining.”


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Charlie Cox Tells Us What’s Next for DAREDEVIL
Following where his character Daredevil ended up at the end of Netflix’s The Defenders, Charlie Cox, the star of the very first Netflix Marvel series spoke to THR about what fans could expect next for his character. (This post contains full season spoilers for The Defenders.)
At the end of the show it seemed as if Matt Murdock was a goner, burning under the rubble of a crumbling building. However, in the last scene we see him being tended to by nuns even though some of his closest friends and allies believe him dead.
On his reaction to learning that his character was actually alive, he said:
“I was relieved! It was made easier to read that, knowing we have a season three of Daredevil to shoot. (Laughs.) If that hadn’t been the case, I would have been worried that it was all over for Matt Murdock. Being as it was, I thought it was very fun. It was a very interesting way to end it. It’s kind of a cliffhanger, and kind of not. I don’t know what it means for season three, going forward for Matt. It obviously presents him with some pretty interesting options when he reengages with life. Will he reconnect with people? Will he find Foggy and let him know he’s okay? Will he not? I’m very excited to find out what his game plan is going to be, once he gets his shit together.”
But Cox confesses he has no idea what a new beginning could mean for a character like Murdock.
“Whenever I think I know where something’s going or what something’s going to mean, I’m often completely wrong and surprised by the scripts when I read them. I almost prefer not to speculate. God knows. I could see it going many different ways for him. As you mentioned, he’s been struggling with who he is, or at least this aspect of himself, being Daredevil and engaging in vigilante justice on a regular basis. I can’t personally see a world where he’ll ever rid himself of that, despite the attempts to hang up the horns, as it were. At some point, one of two things is going to happen: either he’s going to embrace it in a way he never has before, or he’s going to continue to fight it. But at some point, “it” will probably win over.”
THR also asked Cox about the comic book story arc known as Born Again, which Cox wouldn’t mind seeing a bit in the upcoming season three. Cox said:
“That’s such an amazing story. Everyone who loves Daredevil loves Born Again. You can’t not. And if that’s the case, then the implications of that would be very exciting to me. That would be great. Having said that, I know we don’t tend to follow any story blueprints too closely, because if you do, then you become a foregone conclusion. There may be elements from Born Again, but I’m sure there will be elements that are unfamiliar and surprising and different in order for the show to be compelling to fans who know the comics very well. If we start making Born Again page-for-page, then the people who have read it and loved it — the hardcore fans — they won’t have too much drama.”
In the last moments of the Defenders we also see Danny Rand, played by Finn Jones, taking over the defense of Hell’s Kitchen in Daredevil’s supposed absent. Cox is on board with that he says:
“Yeah, I love that man. I loved that moment. We had a lot of fun on the day, trying to make up all sorts of stupid stuff. I remember trying to say things, because obviously he has to keep a very straight face. I tell him something and the audience at that point doesn’t know what it is. He takes it very seriously. I’m of course saying these very stupid, mundane and silly things in his ear and trying to make him crack a smile.”
Cox offered some final thoughts about the season, after confessing he wasn’t sure if his character had successfully brought Elektra from the dark side.
“I just had no idea what it was going to be. I had no concept of how these four shows would come together and what it would feel like, and what the tone would feel like. I was very impressed with how they constructed it. It’s a very tough job. I thought [showrunner] Marco Ramirez and Douglas Petrie, it was very tricky for them. They’re obviously familiar with Daredevil, but then they had to become very comfortable writing these other three characters, who they hadn’t been writing yet. Plus, there’s talk about making a show that’s enjoyable for not just the fans of the other shows, but also for people who haven’t seen any of the shows. Early on in particular, there were some reintroductions that people who watched the show, if it was done poorly, could have found boring. I think they handled that really well.
The other thing as well, and this is all technical stuff, but my feeling is that since they have all of these other shows — Daredevil having a season three, and Jessica Jones and Luke Cage having a season two — all of these stories have to time out, if that makes sense. What happens in the lives of these characters in The Defenders has to be consistent with the shows that they’re on in that world. I’m guessing, but presumably, everything happening for Jessica Jones season two, Luke Cage season two, Iron Fist season two and Daredevil season three will be post-The Defenders. It has to be. So in order to write The Defenders itself, you have to make sure you’re in the same timeframe for all of those characters. That just sounds to me like such a mind-fuck. (Laughs.) I don’t know how you do that. And one of the things that happened with this show is that we made it take place over the course of about a week, and a lot of it is very plot-heavy. You get to brush over a few things that if it was an individual show, you probably would have to deal with a bit more.”
Cox isn’t sure yet when he will begin shooting the next season of Daredevil but hopes it will be in early 2018.

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Time and time again, Delaware fails miserably when it comes to leadership and quality of life. Here is yet another measure reaching the top 5: Noise. This study only crunched some numbers, and cited statistics, but it failed to include other factors such as law enforcement (level of, lack thereof). It didn't include the colossal failure by the State and its various Police agencies to penalize and/or prosecute for drag racing and modified vehicle exhaust systems. These include "fart can mufflers", straight pipes or other modified systems that vastly increases vehicle noise. For most residents living in New Castle County's suburbs, for example, even a half mile from the nearest arterial road can sound like track-side at a NASCAR event. Many people hear it inside their homes, even above their TV, especially on weekend nights. There is no police enforcement of this crime, so the offenders know they can get away with it. Often times, the decibel on acceleration is 120+ decibels, which if you're a pedestrian or bicyclist, is hurtful or damaging to the ear. This is assault, and 100% illegal according to Delaware law, in multiple code sections (HERE & HERE). Yet, as expected, it gets a free pass by Townsend and cohorts.
Senator Townsend, along with Rep Edward Osienski and NCC's Lisa Diller are the epitome of failed leadership. Not just in Delaware, but any State. Until we rise up and hold them accountable on issues like this, there will be no end to the corruption, in sight. Delaware is represented by the 4th most criminal State govt in the nation. Its residents have to act and vote with this in mind, in order to stop them.
Vehicle noise assault on a "complete street" in New Castle County, Delaware.
“If anyone walking along the sidewalk were to make deafening noises, spew poisonous gas into innocent faces, and threaten people with a deadly weapon, they would be arrested. Yet a few feet away, on the public roadway, it is considered normal behavior” ~Steve Stollman


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WOOD RIVER JUNCTION â€” There were plenty of cuts in the fiscal year 2015 budget, but the most controversial was the reduction of 0.8 deanâ€™s position at the Chariho Middle School. Echoing last weekâ€™s budget hearing, parents and teachers came to the microphone at Tuesday nightâ€™s school committee hearing to explain the need for dean and to request that the position be reinstated.
According to the FY15 plan, the middle school would have 1.2 deans (instead of two), four guidance counselors, a principal and and a vice principal.
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Do you know what's wrong with these statements that I've found in queries?
1. My work is copy written.
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3. This is a retelling of Beowulf/Iliad/A Night at the Opera.
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Everyday Foods With More Potassium Than a Banana
I worry a lot about vitamin deficiencies. Maybe it’s because I don’t eat dairy, not by choice, I have a casein allergy. However, the thing that keeps me up at night most often is what I’m not getting enough of in my diet. I thought I had potassium all figured out. After all, I eat a banana every morning (at 400-milligrams), either on-the-go, in my smoothie, or on a slice of whole grain toast with almond butter. But it turns out that my banana proof method may not be the sole way to get my daily share of potassium.
Here are six foods that pack more potassium than a banana, thus work to ward off depression, insomnia, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure to boot…
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Beans, beans, they’re good for your heart, the more you eat…the most potassium you’re getting (so get your mind out of the toilet). Choose your favorite bean—from kidney bean to black bean or from navy bean to pinto bean to pack more potassium into your meals.
While kidney beans boast the highest amount of potassium per cup serving (at 600-milligrams), mix up the type and manner in which you serve your beans by adding lima, pinto, edamame, black, and white beans to soups, salads, dips, stews, and burritos.
2. Acorn Squash
Tis’ the perfect time of year for squash. Good thing, as this autumn favorite is loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and you got it, potassium. A mere cup of mashed and cooked acorn squash is jam-packed with more than 900-milligrams.
Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy this colorful, naturally-sweet, potassium-rich side dish roasted, steamed, or mashed with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, pepper, curry powder or maple syrup (if you’re daring).
I’ve recently started eating avocados for breakfast. What? They add a creamy, velvety texture to my morning smoothies and mash oh-so-tasty on my morning toast with a squeeze of lemon and sliced tomatoes.
While you already knew this superfood was loaded with heart healthy fats, it turns out the avocado is also rich in potassium. A medium-sized fruit (yes, it’s technically a fruit) contains roughly 975-milligrams of potassium. Plus, as mentioned, avocados are extremely versatile as a feature food in all meals of the day.
4. Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sure you can enjoy your tomatoes fresh, but in this case, sun-dried tomatoes deliver the most potassium per serving. Just a cup added to your pizza, pasta, sandwich, or salad serves up roughly 1800-milligrams.
Plus, you likely already equate tomatoes with plenty of vitamin C and fiber, which promote digestive wellness as well as immune health. Try adding sun-dried tomatoes to your pasta sauce for an extra zesty zip.
Taders of all varieties can be sort of banana shaped if you buy from the “ugly” produce section at the market (which I totally recommend). But it turns out that a single, medium sized potato packs about 695-milligrams of potassium.
So choose your potato from a colorful selection of sweet, russet, red, or fingerling, but make sure you prepare your spud in the healthiest way—try baking or grilling instead of frying and steer clear of fatty toppings (i.e., butter, cheese, bacon, and sour cream).
6. Swiss Chard
I wasn’t one of the kids that shied away from my dark leafy greens. My dad grew rows of Swiss chard in our backyard garden and I relished the time from early July through August when my family ate our fill.
What I didn’t realize at the time was that a mere cup of steamed Swiss chard packs roughly 1000-milligrams of prized potassium. You can stock up on a variety of leafy greens—such as bok choy, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and collard greens.
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The pigeon that’s in the pink! Bizarre bird baffles experts with its brightly coloured feathers
- Cause of bird's strange colouring remains a mystery
- Could have been dyed deliberately or changed due to its diet
Is this pink pigeon a punk, or just pretending to be a flamingo?
They may be seen as pests by some, but this bizarre-looking pigeon has been earning admirers since it was first spotted in Ealing, west London.
The brightly-coloured bird, seemingly a white pigeon with large blotches of luminous pink on its feathers, has nevertheless left experts mystified.
'Punk pigeon': Experts are not sure what caused the bird's pink colouring
Odd one out: The pigeon certainly stands out from the other birds
Colourful sight: The exotic-looking pigeon's appearance has been welcomed in Ealing
Jean Moles, of Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, thought she was seeing things when she first laid eyes on the colourful bird perching on her neighbour’s roof last Saturday.
She said: 'It sits on the flat roof next to my window. It’s pink with white streaks and a grey head. I’ve never seen one in my 74 years.
'The Frenchman next door took a picture of it, he said he’d never seen anything like it either.
'I feed the pigeons, I don’t care if the council don’t like it. This one appeared and it just fascinated me.'
An extremely rare species of pink pigeon - nesoenas mayeri - does exist but is native to Mauritius, thousands of miles away in the Indian Ocean. The telltale difference is its grey wings, absent in this bird.
Questions: It is not clear whether the pigeon was deliberately daubed in pink or whether its feathers were coloured accidently
Discovery: Jean Moles spotted the pink pigeon while feeding birds near her home in Ealing, west London
Bird expert Tim Webb from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) confirms that it is a pigeon, but cannot be certain why or where the bird picked up its wild plumage.
Regularly eating foods with high levels of beta carotene and canthaxanthin - harmless natural food pigments - could change the colour of its feathers, he said.
Pink flamingoes get their colour from feeding on shrimp.
Alternatively, it could have been dyed deliberately by a bird keeper or accidentally splashed in a puddle of stained water.
A research group in Wormwood Scrubs recently dyed ring-necked parakeets purple to track their movements.
Mr Webb added: 'Either way it’s a colourful addition to London’s wildlife - a punk pigeon to add to the records of the capital’s bizarre and unexpected category of natural attractions.'
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After a gym session, the last you thing you want to do is let that hard work go to waste. It’s important to fuel up with healthy post-workout eats to help you recover. Plus, just thinking about having a delicious meal or drink right after a workout is great motivation in itself. Delicious food that your body can feel good about? Sign us up!
Here are our favorite post-workout eats:
Not super hungry? Go for a smoothie.
Nothing hits the spot after a workout quite like a refreshing smoothie. You can customize your blended treat with ingredients that target specific needs depending on your workout style.
If you completed a strength training session, order a smoothie with a Greek yogurt base for protein as well as an anti-inflammatory ingredient like the almighty ginger. For endurance workouts, try adding citrus fruits like oranges to help with hydration and add a banana for much needed potassium. Boost it with spirulina, a great source of protein for any vegan diet.
Early morning workout? Try a veggie filled omelet.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so follow your early morning workout with a protein packed omelet. Order yours with fresh vegetables like spinach, kale, bell peppers, and mushrooms to add nutrients like iron and fiber.
Switch it up with a Persian herb kuku, a Middle Eastern egg dish that’s loaded with ingredients known to have health properties like turmeric, cayenne, and walnuts. Or try a twist on the classic Spanish tortilla (an omelet in Spain), made with nutmeg, parsley, and sweet potatoes instead of the usual Yukon gold potatoes.
Love to run? Time to carb up.
Carbs get a bad rep but depending on how you consume them, they can actually help you rebuild muscles after a run. While there are many recommended ways to carb-load, a good rule of thumb is the 2:1 carb to protein ratio.
A balanced meal can be as simple as a drizzling coconut oil onto grilled salmon, sweet potatoes, and kale for a healthy combo of protein, carbs, and fats. For vegans, try a hearty Tex-Mex dish of rice mixed with black beans, sweet corn, jalapeño and fresh vegetables like peppers.
Don’t forget to hydrate!
No matter what type of activity you’re doing, it’s important to stay hydrated throughout the day to keep your athletic performance in tip-top shape. Have water with you at all times, either in a collapsible bottle for convenience or a vacuum-insulated flask to keep it cool 24/7. Also try chilled coconut water and natural pressed juices.
Take the work out of your post-workout meal by ordering before you sweat it out. Consuming your meal or smoothie within two hours of your workout, sooner if possible, allows your body to recover faster.
Whether you’re running to the finish line or lifting for your life, make sure to fuel your workout with the right eats.


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The reports of the Nigerian man stabbed to death by his girlfriend is shocking. The incident happened yesterday at a nightclub in Italy.
According to reports, the man known as Evangelist Igg was allegedly beating his girlfriend in the club when she stabbed him.
It’s so sad. Could the girlfriend’s act have been a form of self-defence?
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EFL Championship: Former Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce appointed as new manager of Sheffield Wednesday
Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce took Aston Villa to the Championship play-off final last season but they lost to Fulham at Wembley and he was sacked in October.
London: Steve Bruce has been named as the new manager of English Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, succeeding Jos Luhukay, who was sacked last month.
The 58-year-old, whose first managerial job was with Wednesday's city rivals Sheffield United in 1998, will take over on 1 February.
"Sheffield Wednesday are delighted to confirm the appointment of Steve Bruce as our new manager," the club said on its website.
"Bruce will begin his post on 1 February 2019, before which long-time coaching associates Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence will take charge of the team," added the statement.
Wednesday are 16th in the Championship table, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
Former Manchester United defender Bruce took Aston Villa to the Championship play-off final last season but they lost to Fulham at Wembley and he was sacked in October.
Luhukay was sacked by Sheffield Wednesday in December after less than a year in charge.
Premier League: Manchester United hit back to sink Tottenham Hotspur; Jesse Lingard lifts West Ham into 4th
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United trailed to Son Heung-min's first half strike, but United scored three times after the break through Fred, Edinson Cavani and Mason Greenwood.
Liverpool went 68 home league matches unbeaten before a defeat to Burnley in January this year precipitated their improbable losing run that later encompassed Brighton, Manchester City, Everton, Chelsea and Fulham.
Steve Bruce's side had squandered a two-goal lead in the closing stages at St James' Park, but Willock came off the bench to snatch a priceless winner.


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Biology · Animal models of human disease · Atherosclerosis · Inflammation · Myocardial infarction · Sepsis · Biomedical Innovation · Healthy Living · Life · MHR - Metabolic Health Research · ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences
Background and Aims: Observational studies show a peak incidence in cardiovascular events during and early after clinical conditions associated with substantial systemic inflammation, such as pneumonia. The acuteness of this increased risk suggests rapid plaque destabilization and associated intraplaque inflammation. We evaluated whether lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-evoked acute systemic inflammation would induce such detrimental vascular changes in murine aortas with manifest atherosclerotic lesions. Methods and Results: ApoE3*Leiden mice were fed a high cholesterol diet for 20 weeks to establish atherosclerosis. Thereafter, mice received a single intraperitoneal injection with LPS to induce systemic inflammation, or saline for control. Mice were sacrificed 2 or 15 days post-LPS injection (n = 17) or post-saline injection (n = 13). Serum amyloid A, a sensitive marker of systemic inflammation, increased 250-fold in LPS-treated mice. Aortic root plaques were assessed for total plaque area, plaque severity, and inflammatory cell content. No significant differences in total surface area of atherosclerotic plaque were found between control and LPS groups sacrificed after 2 days (resp. 0.409 ± 0.228 × 105 μm2 vs. 0.285 ± 0.169 × 105 μm2) (P = 0.31), and 15 days (resp. 0.950 ± 0.938 × 105 μm2 vs. 0.612 ± 0.413 × 105 μm2) (P = 0.80). Furthermore, plaque type and number of lesions were unaltered and intraplaque density of macrophages and lymphocytes were comparable in both the groups. Conclusions: Intraperitoneal LPS injection in ApoE3*Leiden mice triggers a profound systemic inflammatory response, but does not increase atherosclerotic plaque area or inflammatory cell density. This model of LPS-induced inflammation in atherosclerosis-prone mice argues against intraplaque alterations as an explanation for acute inflammation-induced cardiovascular event risk.

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WASHINGTON – The government acted Saturday to make American commercial airplanes less vulnerable to terrorists, requiring visas for people from most countries when they travel through the United States from one foreign airport to another.
The government suspended two programs that allowed foreigners to stay in U.S. airports without visas while awaiting flights to other countries.
The State Department said Al Qaeda (search) and other terrorism organizations had planned to use the programs to get access to flights to and from the United States.
The lack of screening for visas could have allowed potential terrorists to enter the country without being checked against federal lists of terrorism suspects.
The action by the departments of State and Homeland Security (search) was effective at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday.
The departments "have received specific, credible intelligence ... that certain terrorist organizations including Al Qaeda have identified the visa and passport exemptions of those programs as a means to gain access to aircraft en route to and from the United States," State Department spokeswoman Jo-Anne Prokopowicz said.
She said the intelligence included information from both the FBI and the CIA.
The announcement said the suspension would be in effect for at least 60 days, during which public comment would be solicited. Both departments want to reinstate the programs quickly, it said, but current intelligence will be a factor on lifting the suspensions.
The suspension does not affect passengers from 27 "visa-waiver" countries, mostly in Europe and the Far East and Southeast Asia.
Those most affected, who will no longer be granted visa-free entrance for airport layovers, are passengers from Brazil, Mexico, South Korea, the Philippines (search) and Peru.
Hardest hit airports are the international airports in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Dallas and Houston.
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (search), D-N.Y., had complained to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge last week about the potential for someone without a U.S. visa "to take a flight from a country with less-stringent security to a U.S. airport and possibly roam that U.S. airport during a layover."
Even for airports that isolate such passengers in secure areas, she wrote, "it is extremely discomforting knowing that this is the most security that could be imposed on a possible terrorist."
Ridge said in a statement Saturday that the suspensions, "while aggressive, are an appropriate response to the threat. We know they will have an impact on international travelers, but we believe they are necessary in order to protect lives and property."
Airlines were instructed to stop allowing layovers by travelers under the transit-without-visa or the international-to-international transit programs.
Homeland Security agencies also were acting to increase security at airports and on airplanes that normally carry and process passengers under the programs, the statement said.
The suspensions will hit both U.S. airlines and airports.
"My feeling generally is that although this will be an inconvenience to passengers and could be financially harmful to airlines and airports, if we need to do this for security reasons, then we should do it," David Stempler, president of the Air Travelers Association, said.
U.S. commercial aviation still has not recovered from the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
In the year that ended Sept. 30, 2001, the programs brought 1.6 million travelers through U.S. airports en route to foreign destinations. For the budget year that ended last Sept. 30, the total was 614,519.
American Airlines, which carried 93,328 passengers in 2002 under the 51-year-old transit-without-visas program, is the airline most severely affected. Spokesman Carlo Bertolini would say only: "We comply, and we will continue to comply, with all federal security directives."


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(CS: I haven't done a repost of my old Collective Publishing articles in awhile and a few weeks ago on The Movie Breakdown we talked about how directors aren't obligated to follow the source material, so this seem like a relevant and quick an easy thing to post today.)There has been a minor uproar on the internet over how the World War Z motion picture is almost completely different than the Max Brooks’ novel. (CS: This means I likely wrote this end of June or start of July of 2013.) The novel is a collection of accounts from people all over the world detailing their experiences during the zombie apocalypse. The film shows Brad Pitt running away from zombies in various locales around the world. Essentially, the film has zombies and the title in common with the popular novel. This isn’t the first time that a film studio bought the rights to a well-loved novel and then proceeded to make a totally different story. (CS: Internet backlash seems to have made completely unfaithful adaptations of popular work far less common now, I think.)
The Scarlet Letter (1995): If you procrastinated until the night before your book report is due then watching this picture starring Demi Moore and Gary Oldman is just going to make things worse. Nathanial Hawthorne’s magnum opus about Hester Prynne conceiving a child outside of wedlock in 17th century Puritan Boston is a complex tale that looks at the dangers of legalism and dogma while also explores themes of guilt and love. The film just explored lots of sex without bothering with those annoying habits of including a message or depth to the story. The most jarring difference in the film is they took a tragic morality tale and forced in a ridiculous happy ending thus successfully negating the whole point of the story. (CS: My guess is they were just trying to capitalize on the sexy thriller trend at the time and Moore proved to be a huge hit in stuff like Ghost, Indecent Proposal and Disclosure, so they just wanted more of that; source material be damned.)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988): The classic animation mixed with live action family feature is inspired from Gary Wolf’s much grittier novel, Who Censored Roger Rabbit?, which doesn’t contain the beloved Warner Brothers and Disney characters. It also doesn’t contain very much of Roger Rabbit who is murdered at the start of the novel. It does have the same lead in the hard-boiled detective, Eddie Valiant, but from there the story goes in a drastically different direction with the “toons” actually being comic strip characters instead, Jessica Rabbit is a heartless manipulator, and a completely different plot with no traces of Judge Doom, the Cloverleaf Corporation, or the development of the Los Angeles highway. The stories are so different that it appears Walt Disney purchased the film rights, because they just really needed to have the name of an unknown cartoon rabbit in the title of a box office hit. (CS: They could have used Oswald.)
My Sister’s Keeper (2009): Both the Jodi Picoult novel and Nick Cassavetes directed film tell the story of Anna Fitzgerald who was conceived for the sole purpose of being a blood and tissue donor to older sister Kate who is suffering from leukemia. Anna goes along with this until she is expected to give up her kidney, and both the novel and film follow her fight for medical emancipation. The film veers off into a different direction in the final act and thus totally changes the tone and theme of the story. I would say that they Hollywoodize things, but both end up with pretty sad endings, which makes the change of direction more confusing. You end up having tears but without the profound impact and message of the stronger novel.
The Natural (1984): The picture is about a naturally gifted baseball player named Roy Hobbs and the numerous obstacles that come his way during his career just like Bernard Malamud’s novel. They may both be considered sports stories, but the actual message is the complete opposites. The novel is essentially a tragedy and is about the fall of the great Roy Hobbs. The film goes in the exact opposite direction and creates a hero who overcomes all the odds. The one is a dark and somber tale while the other is uplifting and feel-good. The film also seems to incorporate fantasy elements and tries to make Roy Hobbs into a larger than life legend, which puts him in a very different place than his novel’s fallen counterpart. (CS: I recently rewatched the movie and I really love it, and I enjoy the fantasy elements and the fact it is Arthurian legend for sports.)
There Will Be Blood (2007): The movie doesn’t even have the title in common with Upton Sinclair’s Oil!, but at least they’re both set in the early 1900s and are about drilling for oil. They also both have father and son protagonists, but the film focuses on the father while the novel follows the son. Oil! was written as a social and political satire that details a young man’s struggle to decide if he’ll go into business with his corrupt father. The movie takes on different characters, but this version of the father is still conniving and ruthless. The story is about how he sacrifices everything in his life, including his family, in order to rise to the top in the business world. Director Paul Thomas Anderson even admits he only tried adapting the first portion of the novel, and even then, it turns out to be a dramatically different story that just happens to have lots of oil.
Running Man (1987): The novel was written by Stephen King under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, and is about a poor man who signs up for a game show where if he loses he’ll die but the longer he can survive the more money his family will receive. It was set in a dystopian society and takes a critical look at media, capitalism, and the government. The Arnold Schwarzenegger starring action picture takes a look at what happens when you electrocute opera singing gladiators and battle a chainsaw wielding maniac. The novel was a thriller that also happened to be thought provoking and smartly written, while the motion picture was like every other ‘80s Schwarzenegger film but with more men in tights. (CS: The Running Man is still a great action movie even if it is nothing like a really great King novel that just happens to have the same name.)
What films based off a favourite novel disappointed or pleasantly surprised you by being a totally different story?

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It’s about to be Naija Ninja season again as Sound Sultan is to release his seventh studio album, titled, Out Of The Box .
While unveiling the cover art, he revealed the much awaited project is due for release ‘in a few weeks’.
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New Delhi [India], September 16 (ANI): National Spokesperson of Congress Pawan Khera on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Central government saying PM took two loans this year from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) where China is the largest stakeholder.
Addressing media here, Khera said, "India-China standoff in Ladakh is an example of the Modi government's incoherence in relaying real information to the nation. PM lied about boycotting Chinese businesses and took two loans from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank where China is the largest stakeholder."
"Yesterday, the government admitted in Parliament that they took the first instalment of USD 500 million from China-based (AIIB) Bank on May 8 and another USD 750 million on 19 June. On May 8, many of you were reporting on Chinese incursion in Indian territory. Until June 19, 20 of our brave soldiers were martyred. June 19 is the same day when PM Modi lied to the country by saying that no one had entered our territory," added Khera.
He said on the one side the government wants to end all financial ties with China and on the other side they themselves are taking loans from a bank whose biggest shareholder is China.
"The government's doublespeak stands exposed as on the one hand they say they want to end all financial ties with China and tell traders association to boycott Chinese goods while they themselves are taking loans from a bank whose biggest shareholder is China," Khera said.
He asked the Centre why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing business as usual with China when External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that "we can't trade with China the way it has been".
"Jaishankar ji says that trade with China can no longer be the way it always was. We want to know from them that even today are they adamant on this matter? And if it is, then why is Modi ji is doing this business with China in the same way? What is the pressure on Modi ji?" Khera asked.
The two countries have been engaged in a standoff since April-May and China has refused to vacate locations in the Finger area and other friction points in the Eastern Ladakh area.
Multiple rounds of talks have also failed to yield any significant result in defusing the tensions and now the Indian side has prepared itself for long-term deployment in the high mountainous region. (ANI)

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I have only listened to two so far--interrupted now. But Glorfindel's Hair (fantastically done) and Sauron's Lament really lend themselves to being enjoyed as pod fics! Nice work!
I absolutely loved this! I loved how you set it at a recital--complete with audience participation!--and with the explanatory notes to accompany the songs. I have the utmost admiration for your voice, as singing is not a talent that I have. Your voice, both speaking and singing, is just lovely.
I'm hard-pressed to pick a favorite. I love "Sauron's Lament" but also "Glorfindel's Hair."
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Curriculum Alignment: A Facilitator's Guide to "Deciding What To Teach and Test."
Steffy, Betty E.
This workbook provides school administrators a structured process to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate curriculum alignment. Based on the text "Deciding What to Teach and Test," the book outlines specific steps a facilitator can take to translate ideas into action. It is organized into a series of chapters that were written with the assumption that the work can be completed during a 3- to 4-month period. Each chapter contains a set of activities designed to build on the work accomplished in previous sessions, and the level, purpose, materials, estimated time of completion, and participants are outlined at the beginning of each activity. The first chapter focuses on understanding the concept of alignment and addresses such issues as becoming familiar with videotape, focus and connectivity, site-based decision making, and quality control. Chapter 2 presents ways to prepare for curriculum alignment by focusing on trend analysis. Topics discussed include the curriculum-development cycle, schools as sorting mechanisms, and gap analysis. The third chapter discusses the concepts of frontloading and backloading, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of these strategies. The last chapter looks at the curriculum audit and explores ways to increase understanding of the audit and its assumptions. (RJM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Guides, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, School Activities
Corwin Press, Inc., 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-2218 (guide only: ISBN-0-8039-6847-7, $125; also available, a kit containing Steffy guide, a textbook by Fenwick W. English, "Deciding What To Teach and Test, Millennium Edition," and video, "Developing, Aligning and Auditing Curriculum": ISBN-0-8039-6848-5, $345). Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 805-499-5323.
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| February 26, 1925 (age 90)
Brooklyn, New York (1925-02-26) |
Jazz Goes Dancing (Prom to Prom)
RCA Records, Capitol Records, Atlantic Records, Kapp Records, Coral Records
Don Fagerquist, Marty Paich, Shorty Rogers, Jack Sheldon, Bob Cooper
The Dave Pell Octet
Dave Pell Wikipedia
David Pell (February 26, 1925 – May 7, 2017) was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader. He was best known for leading a cool jazz octet in the 1950s.
Pell first played in his teens with the big bands of Tony Pastor, Bob Astor, and Bobby Sherwood, and then moved to California in the middle of the 1940s. There he played on Bob Crosby's radio show in 1946, and was a member of Les Brown's band from 1947 to 1955.
In 1953, he began working with his own ensembles, mostly as an octet: Pell on tenor sax, another saxophone (either a baritone or an alto), trumpet and trombone, guitar, and a piano-bass-drums rhythm section). Among the octet players were Pepper Adams, Benny Carter, Mel Lewis, Red Mitchell, Marty Paich, Art Pepper and, early his career, John Williams. These ensembles recorded in the 1950s for Atlantic, Kapp, Coral, Capitol, and RCA Victor; alongside this, he played as a sideman for Shorty Rogers, Pete Rugolo, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa. He also produced in the 1950s and 1960s for Tops, Uni and Liberty; among his credits in production were some singles by Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
In 1961, Pell switched to alto sax and clarinet for I Remember John Kirby, a tribute album to bassist/bandleader Kirby who led a successful small group in the 1930s and 1940s.
Pell was the recording session leader for the 1965 hit song "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)", performed by Los Angeles studio musicians known as The Wrecking Crew but attributed to The T-Bones.
In the 1970s, he assembled the group Prez Conference, a Lester Young tribute ensemble. In the 1980s, he returned to the octet format, and played on and off into the 1990s.
Pell had two daughters, Sandra and Suzanne. He died on May 7, 2017, at the age of 92.The Dave Pell Octet Plays Irving Berlin (Kapp/Fresh Sound Records, 1953) with Don Fagerquist, Ray Sims
The Dave Pell Octet Plays Again (Fresh Sound Records, 1954)
Jazz & Romantic Places (Atlantic, 1955)
I Had The Craziest Dream (Fresh Sound Records, 1956) with Don Fagerquist, Bob Gordon
Jazz Goes Dancing (Prom To Prom) (RCA/Fresh Sound Records, 1956) with Bob Bates, Don Fagerquist, Ray Sims
A Pell Of A Time (RCA/Fresh Sound Records, 1957) with Pepper Adams, Marty Paich, Paul Moer, Mel Lewis
Campus Hop: Jazz Goes Dancing (RCA/Fresh Sound Records, 1957) with Jack Sheldon, Bob Enevoldsen, Paul Moer, Mel Lewis
I Remember John Kirby (Capitol, 1961) with Benny Carter, Ray Linn
With Jimmy GiuffreThe Jimmy Giuffre Clarinet (Atlantic, 1956)
With Pete RugoloMusic for Hi-Fi Bugs (EmArcy, 1956)
An Adventure in Sound: Reeds in Hi-Fi (Mercury, 1956 )
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This Halloween just got a whole lot spookier! Daniel Radcliffe has come a long way since ‘Harry Potter’ — he’s now playing an accused murderous beast in his new movie ‘Horns.’ Watch the mysterious trailer here!
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, 34, goes from boy wizard to devil in his new movie Horns, literally growing horns from his head! He’s joined by co-stars Juno Temple, Heather Graham and Sabrina Carpenter. Are you going to see the intense movie when it hits theaters on Halloween? What a perfect release date! Click to watch the new trailer below and let us know what you think!
Daniel Radcliffe In ‘Horns’ — See The Trailer For His Devilish New Movie
The 2010 dark fantasy novel, Horns, by Joe Hill, is being put to the big screen — how exciting!
Daniel, who plays Ig Perrish, is being accused of killing his girlfriend Merrin Williams (Juno). He wakes up the morning after not only with a terrible hangover but also with horns growing from his temples!
It gets better — the horns give him the power to make people confess their sins!
Young Harry definitely left the glasses and wand behind, and has turned into a gritty and bold devil!
Looks like his hangover is the least of his problems, Daniel is faced with some of the darkest secrets and has to deal with a rowdy group of people after him for accusing of being the lead suspect in the murder of Merrin.
WATCH BELOW as Daniel tries to find the real predator who killed his girlfriend:
Horns premiered in September 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival, but will finally be released in the UK on Halloween! No wide release date is set as of this writing for the U.S.
What do you think of the spooky new trailer, HollywoodLifers? Will you be in the UK to see it on Halloween? Are you looking forward to its U.S. release? Let us know what you’re thinking!
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Giant fish and soldiers…oh my!
I see at least ten stories a week like this – the “just discovered at…” kind of archaeological announcement. I fell in love with the lure of the ancient long ago, starting my academic career as a history major and ending it with a degree in Middle Eastern Studies. This story was different, though. There, on my screen, was an image made of tiny little pieces of beautiful glass, an image like I had never seen before, with a headline that shouted “Earliest Mosaic of Jonah and the Whale Found in Galilee Synagogue (The Times of Israel, July 7, 2017). This is my kind of click-bait.
And so I read it, and shared it, and went on with whatever task I was procrastinating about that led me to social media as an avoidance strategy. But that image just wouldn’t go away
Horavat Huqoq is a small village along the sea of Galilee, not far from Magdala (yes, as in Mary Magdalene). Since 2010, an excavation led by a team from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, has worked to uncover the site. There, they found a 5th century CE synagogue in Roman style, decorated with columns. The crown of the discovery has been a series of mosaics, including an inscription of a prayer in Hebrew, portrayals of biblical stories, and a scene showing a ruler and his general meeting with the High Priest. Oh yes, and lots of pictures of elephants.
The picture in the article, however, is not the mosaic of Jonah, which has just been uncovered in 2017. The picture that grabbed my attention was, instead, a pictorial representation of an Egyptian soldier consumed by a giant fish as the waters of the Reed Sea returned to their normal level, after the Israelites had safely crossed out of Egypt.
I have long been taught that Judaism, along with Islam, did not allow the presence of pictorial art in the worship space because of the Second Commandment: “You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth (Ex. 20:4).” As my own knowledge of Jewish art has grown, I have begun to question this teaching as yet another Christian oversimplification and realize that there is controversy over the interpretation of that commandment. The amazing mosaics found at
Huqoq (alongside those already known from Dura-Europas and Gaza),and other examples we have of the art of illumination in the medieval period (such as the Sarajevo Haggadah) make me wonder if the commandment Moses offered to the people in the book of Deuteronomy might change the interpretation of that command. After all, Moses also said: “Teach them to your children, talking about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, so that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land that the Lord swore to your ancestors to give them, as long as the heavens are above the earth (Dt 11:19-20 NRSV).” Mosaics like these made teachable moments for all who saw them (then, and now).
We forget that we live in a context blessed with wide-spread literacy, both blessed by it and plagued by its misdirection and misuse. In the 5th century at Huqoq, how many people who worshiped there were what we would call literate? Not so many, probably. Faith transmission has long depended on the storytellers and the artists as much as it has on the writers and the translators, also now as then. Without pictures of the parting of the Red Sea and Samson at the gates like we have in Huqoq, or the frescoes of the life of Jesus that we see in the Scrovegni Chapel of Padua and Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise in Florence, how would our faith survive? Without those who took to heart the words of Moses – teach it to your children – and memorized every word of every story to share with all who would listen, where would we be?
Today’s state of low literacy in matters of faith and tradition take us right back to the desperate need of the culture that existed at the time of those mosaics in Huqoq. The world that we thought we knew is shifting and changing around us. The institutions that served us so well for so long are locked in a cycle of death and transfiguration. It is nearly impossible to know what is true and what is not in all that goes on around us – with one exception.
You know, when that artist so many years ago spent his (sorry, probably his) days piecing together picture after picture with tiny pieces of glass, he most likely did not say to himself, “I can’t wait to hear what those people in the 21st century will think when they find this!” He did not live in a world that looked so far down the path of time, and yet, here I sit, marveling at his handiwork and thinking about my obligation to continue to tell the story.
We have the stories, the stories of Moses, and Jonah, and Samson, and Jesus and Muhammed and Buda and so many more, stories that tell us what it means to be human, what it means to embodied, what it means to live in community. Tell them, my friends, however you can. Paint a picture, make a video, write a poem, weave a tapestry, sing a song – but tell them. Tell them as if your life depended on it, because it does. Well, at least mine does. You have to answer that question for yourself.


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Jena (Germany) A trousers button, a coin or a watch can be dangerous for people with a nickel allergy. Approximately 1 in 10 Germans is allergic to the metal. "This raises the question of the safety of medical implants containing nickel," explains Professor Dr. Markus Rettenmayr of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany).
Nickel-titanium alloys are increasingly used as material for cardiovascular implants in minimal invasive surgery. Once implanted, nickel-titanium alloys can release small amounts of nickel due to corrosion phenomena, the holder of the Chair of Metallic Materials explains. Our concern was that this could - in particular over a long period of time - lead to a nickel contamination in the patient's body that possibly results in health problems.
But these concerns are essentially unfounded: The team of Jena scientists led by Professor Rettenmayr and his colleague Dr. Andreas Undisz report in the current issue of the scientific journal 'Acta Biomaterialia' that the release of nickel from wires made of nickel-titanium alloys is very low, also over longer periods of time. The scientists could back up their statement in the first long-term study ever, which examined such nickel release in detail: The testing period for metal release, as requested for governmental approval of a medical implant, is only a few days. In contrast the Jena research team monitored the release of nickel over a time period of eight months.
Examination objects were fine wires from a superelastic nickel-titanium alloy that are, for example, applied in the form of occluders (these are medical implants used for the correction of a defective cardiac septum). Such occluders often consist of two tiny wire-mesh "umbrellas", approximately the size of a 1 Euro coin. The superelastic implant can be mechanically drawn into the shape of a thin thread, which then can be placed in a cardiac catheter. "By that means the occluders can be put into place via minimal invasive surgery," Dr. Undisz says. Ideally the implant will stay in the patient's body for years or decades.
Dr. Undisz and the doctoral candidate Katharina Freiberg wanted to find out what happens during this period of time with the nickel-titanium wire. They exposed samples of the wires, which underwent different mechanical and thermal pre-treatment, to highly purified water. They then examined the release of nickel according to pre-defined time intervals. "This wasn't trivial at all", Undisz says, "because the concentration of the released metal is often at the limit of detection." However, in co-operation with scientists from the Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine of the Jena University Hospital the materials scientists successfully developed a reliable test routine to measure the process of the nickel release.
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DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra invites the community to its Spring Pops Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
This concert is a special add-on performance to its regular 2017-2018 season of events.
“We are presenting this fun concert at a time of the year when everyone is excited to emerge from the cold,” Linc Smelser, KSO music director and conductor, said in a news release. “We hope members of the community can join us for a great evening.”
The program will feature a variety of popular music including selections from the Broadway hits “Hamilton,” by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and “Wicked,” by Stephen Schwartz; classical music including “Spring” from The Four Seasons, by Antonio Vivaldi; “Voices of Spring Waltzes,” by Johann Strauss; “Hungarian Dance No 1,” by Johannes Brahms; and “Suite No. 2” from L’Arlésienne, by George Bizet; music from the movies including “Superman,” and “Aunt Marge’s Waltz” from “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” by John Williams. Also on the program are timeless favorites including “Plink Plank Plunk,” “The Syncopated Clock,” “The Typewriter” and “Fiddle Faddle” by Leroy Anderson.
Changesin programs, dates, times and location of concerts will be posted on the orchestra’s website.
Tickets go on sale 30 minutes prior to the concert. All seats are general admission. Individual ticket prices are $16 for adults, $11 for seniors 62 and older, and a special discounted price of $6 for students (with a valid school ID card), and $6 for children younger than 12.
To learn about the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the rest of its concert season, visit www.kishorchestra.org or the KSO’s Facebook page.


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For many people, food intolerance and food allergy are synonymous. In the case of dairy allergies and lactose intolerance, they are commonly conflated. But they involve two wholly different systems of the body—and, often, two entirely different segments of the population.
Dairy allergies are classified as an immune disorder, while lactose intolerance expressly pertains to the digestive system. Moreover, most dairy allergies primarily appear in infancy, but lactose intolerance commonly occurs in adulthood.
Marked differences aside, the two disorders are triggered by the same ingredient: milk. Knowing the unique traits of each condition and how to discover whether you may be affected is a critical first step in making empowered decisions about your diet and health.
A dairy allergy, or a milk allergy, is an immune disorder triggered when an individual ingests milk products. It’s commonly triggered by cow’s milk, but sheep’s milk, goat’s milk, and other animal-derived milk can also lead to symptoms .
Dairy allergies primarily appear within the first 6 months of life . When a dairy allergy is not mediated by immunoglobulin (IgE), one of the immune system’s primary antibodies, symptoms may take days or weeks to manifest. Gradual onset symptoms could include:
In more severe cases, specifically when IgE is involved in the immune response triggered by dairy, symptoms may set in within minutes . Rapid onset symptoms may include :
Rapid-onset dairy allergies are considered serious due to their potential to trigger anaphylactic shock .
During anaphylaxis, breathing passages constrict, making respiration extremely difficult, which triggers a significant lowering of blood pressure . Because anaphylaxis requires immediate emergency treatment to avoid potentially fatal outcomes, identifying a dairy allergy early is critical for avoiding trigger ingredients and ensuring young children’s well-being.
Like all food allergies, dairy allergies primarily pertain to the immune system. Lactose intolerance, in contrast, chiefly involves the digestive system.
When people with a dairy allergy ingest milk or milk products, their immune system reacts to two key proteins found in milk :
This causes their immune system to flood the body with histamines, a chemical responsible for the inflammatory reactions underlying sufferers’ allergic symptoms .
While the mechanisms behind dairy allergies are well understood, the root cause of their occurrence is not known. Researchers believe approximately 4.9% of children younger than 3 years old present with a cow’s milk allergy, though there appears to be a lower incidence with infants who are breastfed [2,3].
Fortunately, most babies and young children with dairy allergies outgrow their condition by adolescence . Testing can be an essential component of dairy allergy diagnosis and treatment, enabling parents and loved ones to identify whether or not the disorder has receded with time.
Lactose intolerance, or lactose malabsorption, refers to a condition in which an individual cannot digest lactose, a type of sugar constituent in dairy products, without experiencing digestive distress .
Lactose intolerance symptoms typically set in between 30 minutes and 2 hours after an individual has ingested foods containing milk . Consuming milk or milk-based products can cause :
While uncomfortable, lactose intolerance is not considered a serious medical condition and can usually be managed with dietary and lifestyle adjustments .
Even so, living with lactose intolerance can interfere with an individuals’ ability to meet their daily vitamin D and calcium quotas. For this reason, it’s critical to identify whether you have the condition to ensure you meet your nutritional needs.
Lactose intolerance occurs when an individual lacks sufficient reserves of lactase, an enzyme responsible for processing lactose that is produced by the small intestine .
When lactase enzyme production falls short, lactose advances to the colon without being broken down into the simple sugars known as glucose and galactose. This causes bacteria to feed on unprocessed lactose, resulting in a string of uncomfortable digestive symptoms .
Not all forms of lactose intolerance occur in the same circumstances. Healthcare providers recognize 3 main types of lactose intolerance:
One common misconception about lactose malabsorption is that it’s an exception rather than a norm. However, from a global perspective, as much as 68% of the world’s population cannot digest milk without some degree of digestive discomfort .
For people with a lactase deficiency, it can be frustrating to give up dairy-rich treats like delicious cheeses and summertime ice cream sundaes. Fortunately, testing for dairy sensitivity or a dairy allergy is a crucial first step in determining how to adapt gracefully to a diet that cares for your body’s unique needs.
It’s not uncommon for people to confuse dairy allergies and lactose intolerance, but there are five crucial distinctions to be made between them:
Comparing your systems and knowing your likelihood of being affected by dairy allergies or lactose intolerance is the first step in determining whether you have either condition. The second is to undergo testing.
Healthcare providers use three types of tests to confirm the existence of a dairy allergy :
Like any other food allergy, the single most important factor in dairy allergy treatment is to eliminate foods that trigger an allergic response.
That said, immune thresholds may differ from individual to individual. For instance, some people with a dairy allergy experience no symptoms after consuming fermented milk products (e.g., yogurt) or milk that has been exposed to high heat (e.g., bakery items) .
Most importantly, young children and adults who exhibit severe allergic reactions to milk must carry epinephrine to limit their likelihood of experiencing anaphylaxis if exposed to dairy. Keeping epinephrine dispensers (e.g., EpiPens) on hand—and knowing how to use them—is paramount for protecting against the worst outcomes of a dairy allergy.
There are two commonly used testing approaches used to confirm lactose intolerance :
Triggers for lactose intolerance can be highly variable between individuals. In some cases, small amounts of dairy are tolerated well, or symptoms may heal by carefully introducing your digestive system to lactose-containing products .
For this reason, food sensitivity tests can be an important, comprehensive step in identifying unique triggers. The better you know which foods do (and don’t) sit well with your stomach, the more consciously—and confidently—you can design a diet that fits your life and tastes.
If you’re wondering whether milk products may be triggering symptoms, Everlywell can help you make informed decisions about what foods to enjoy and which to limit. The Everlywell at-home Food Allergy Test measures your body’s immunoglobulin E (IgE) reactivity to common food allergens, including cow's milk.
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Pat on the Back to Michelle Harding, District Team Leader and Director of Services, for creating an alliance with Pet Supplies Plus and Akron Police. Being America’s Favorite Neighborhood Pet Store doesn’t just happen; rather it is up to those who are a part of the company to make our vision come to life. Community partnerships, like this, truly describe the essence of being NEIGHBORLY by creating memorable connections inside and outside the pet centers. Check out this heartwarming story from Michelle:
Avery was adopted by Summit County, OH over two yearss ago through donations and has been training in Columbus for that time to become a therapy dog. Avery finally graduated in September and began his assignment Monday in Akron, where I live. Avery is a certified therapy dog, and Summit County, in conjunction with the Akron Police Department, will use Avery to help comfort victims when they have to tell their story often when it’s painful to do so and provide comfort and support to those that have been victimized. My husband Brian, is a Srgt for the Akron Police Dept. and deals with Juvenile crimes. For over 18 years I’ve listened to the horror stories that go on in the world so I’ll admit that this has hit home a bit. Just the other day, they used Avery in an interview with a 16 year old who had been a victim and the handler said that Avery helped comfort the victim as she was telling her story. Avery’s been trained to put his head in their lap and provide comfort in stressful situations.
The county reached out to Pet Supplies Plus and asked for support as care for Avery is through donations. Through our pet partner relationships, P&G will supply Avery’s Eukanuba food, and PSP will be grooming Avery every 6-8 weeks or as needed.
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