Simon, Simon, Simon...we understand that after eight years, he's justifiably tired of judging American Idol. It's gotta be tough when America ignores your sage advice and crowns Taylor Hicks Idol number five, or votes week after week for Sanjaya's hair. But if he's serious about leaving the top-rated show on American television, we think the sneering one could do better than a stateside version of The X-Factor. There are plenty of reality shows on TV right now that could benefit from Simon's acerbic criticism and penchant for tight white t-shirts...read on to see why.
Simon would appreciate the tropical locale (the Idol theatre can get so stuffy!) and the ladies in bikinis, but be disturbed by the complete lack of ice-cold Cokes in giant logo-bedecked cups. Coach's lunatic storytelling and tendency to refer to himself as a dragon slayer wouldn't faze Simon, who is more than used to dealing with nutcases due to his experience with costume-wearing preliminary auditioners and Tatiana del Toro.
Simon would say about Coach: "You're all wrong for this competition -- I think you'd be a better fit on Intervention."
Simon would enjoy picking the contestants' viral videos and marketing campaigns to pieces while elevating "You're Fired" to even greater heights of self-esteem-crushingness with his posh accent. Though he might be confused when told that no save existed for him to use on Playboy Playmate Brande Roderick, he'd eventually out-ego The Donald by bringing up the fact that he once turned down a dinner invitation from President Obama.
Simon would say about The Donald: "I was incredibly distracted by that thing on your head -- you need to fire your stylist."
After just five minutes on set, Simon would realize that this is actually a scripted show and refuse to have anything to do with it. Before climbing into his limo, he'd dress down Speidi for being talentless and fake -- but as so often happens, America would ignore his wise criticism and continue to lavish these hacks with undeserved attention.
Simon would say about Lauren and Co.: "Your performance was boring and monotonous. It's like you've stopped trying."
Simon would feel right at home advising the catty contestants on who to evict each week, but soulless interactions with The Chenbot would leave him desperate for banter with Ryan and he'd have to quit the show.
Simon would say about Chenbot: "How do you expect to get any further with a complete lack of personality?"
America's Next Top Model
Simon would feel right at home sitting behind the judges' table and would definitely enjoy the many photos of skimpily dressed women (though Miss Jay's incessant come-ons would really make him uncomfortable). However, when he'd try to blow off a loopy comment from Tyra in the manner that he used to belittle Paula, she'd transform into the Goddess of Fierce (complete with a chilling "dead eyes" demonstration) and Simon would be forced to run for dear life.
Simon would say about Tyra: "That was excruciating. I don't know which hurts worse, my ears or my eyes."
The Biggest Loser
Simon's tight white t-shirt would serve as a sartorial inspiration to the contestants and fear of his snarky comments would provide them further reason to drop pounds fast. Bob and Jillian might take issue with some of his nastier criticisms, but we wouldn't mind. Though he'd probably have to switch the logo on his giant cup to Diet Coke.
Simon would say about the contestants: "I know everyone's going to hate me for this, but...no, Jillian, I have to say it...you need to lose 10 pounds if you want to get any further in this competition."
So You Think You Can Dance
Simon could continue to showcase his skill at plucking raw talent from obscurity, and would find the judes' intelligible comments a welcome change from Randy's verbal diarrhea. But the combined British accents of Nigel Lythgoe and Cat Deeley would intimidate him, and he'd have to drop out after three episodes.
Simon would say about Mary Murphy: "That was like listening to a howler monkey in heat. I couldn't wait for it to end."
Within moments of walking into the restaurant, Simon and Gordon would get into a shouting match about who is better at verbally annihilating the blubbering contestants. But they'd simultaneously realize how perfect they are for each other and begin to make passionate love right there on the floor -- marking the first time Hell's Kitchen was shut down by something other than overdone Beef Wellington.
Simon would say about Gordon: "One word: Brilliant!"
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Three points come to mind. First, the economic externalities and path dependent effects of the efforts to control commerce on the Rhine today generate a significant economic benefit in the form of tourism as riverboats ply the waters. The long hand of economic history has created a stunning visual panorama of castles that now capture tourists in hotels and museums. Along with major riverboat cruise lines of Croisieurope and Viking, there are numerous smaller operators, which provide excursions and longer voyages along the Rhine and through the lock system to the rest of Europe via the Danube or the Rhone. I have not been able to find a specific estimate of the economic impact of Rhine River tourism but it must be substantial given the day visits provided into surrounding towns.
Second, there is the microeconomics of entry, exit, and pricing as applied to the rise and fall of Rhine towns and castles. Numerous castles at key choke points – often about every five kilometers – were erected for defensive and tolling purposes. An interesting unpublished paper by Gardner, Gaston and Masson points out that between the years 800 and 1800, 79 different locations served as tolling stations along this commercial thoroughfare. While the rights to toll were awarded by the Holy Roman Emperor, from time to time there were outbursts of non-officially sanctioned tolling activity. As the authors write:
“…an Emperor faced a classic complementary monopoly problem: how many toll stations to have, where to site them, and what toll to charge at each. As a basic part of the answer to this problem, Emperors tended to keep the number of stations low. For instance, in 1250 an important date in our analysis--there were 12 stations on the Rhine between Mainz and Cologne [Pfeiffer, p.332] . Siting was a complicated decision, whose components included the local power structure (powerful ecclesiastical or noble interests were likely recipients), spacing (a 5 kilometer minimum seems to have been observed), and defensibility (some of the castles which acted as toll booths survived as military structures until the French invasion of 1689).”
While decision-making was quite decentralized, the authors argue that in the end the parties in engaged in collusive practices that resulted in joint profit maximizing Nash Equilibria.
Third, the Rhine also offers a comparison between the relationship between transportation routes and political development. In Canadian economic history, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence system facilitated penetration of the continent and centralized control from the East first by the French, then the English and finally the Dominion government. In the case of the Rhine, it appears to have facilitated decentralized political development and control that remained so well into the 20th century. The wealth of the surrounding agricultural hinterland must have played a role in generating the numerous nodes of population and economic activity. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence on the other hand was much longer and the fur trade activity did not generate the wealth and density of activity that invited numerous forts and tolls. On the other hand, it can be argued that the Iroquois made an effort to capture benefits from the fur trade by eliminating other middlemen along the routes. By the time agricultural settlement and industrialization began to generate greater wealth, centralized control had already been established. No castles on the Great Lakes in the long run unfortunately.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Spring Break time is on this article, and that signifies elevated air web site visitors at Louisville’s intercontinental airport.
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That additionally normally means vacationers will possible sensible expertise longer wait round conditions, which can happen at test-in stations, stability checkpoints and boarding gates. Airport officers job that these delays will run from Thursday, March 31, by way of Monday, April 4, after they count on 35,000 women and men to look via the airport.
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How High Home Price Sales in 2021 Will Affect Property Tax Bills in 2022
Last year’s house price hike affected 2022 and 2023 property tax bills
— Trey Rome, Founder and CEO of HTS
DALLAS, TX, USA, Feb. 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Over the past year, the topic of dining tables and water coolers has been soaring home prices. Whether people decide to buy, sell, or stay, they are still responsible for paying the increased property taxes that come with rising property prices.
For 2022 taxes, the market value of a home was set as of January 1, 2021. However, home prices in North Texas and many other cities across the United States have increased – with the median price in North Texas about $310,000. . According to data from local realtors, the cost of a previously owned single-family home in North Texas has increased more than 50% in the past five years. Homeowners will more than likely face even higher property taxes next year.
If property owners want to get an idea of what their tax bill would be like, they can visit their local tax collector’s webpage to research their property. Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the taxable market value of a home by the various tax rates. Another way to manipulate property tax bills is to set tax rates for each taxing jurisdiction that are voted on annually by local elected officials.
Texas property tax expert Trey Rome, founder and CEO of Home Tax Solutions, advises all homeowners to do the following to help keep their property taxes as low as possible:
1. Make sure the owners have applied for homestead exemption with their county for their place of residence. This significantly reduces a homeowner’s tax bill.
2. If a home was purchased within the last two years and the County Assessment District (CAD) values are above the actual contract price, owners should bring their contract to the Assessment District and they will honor almost always the contract price.
3. If an owner’s improvement values have increased (without any substantial new renovations or improvements), the owner has good reason to reduce the values.
4. If homeowners decide to protest their property taxes and are like most people and don’t have time to protest the taxes themselves, hire a reputable property tax protest company, and they will automatically protest your taxes each year. Most are contingent and only take a percentage of the savings a homeowner will save on their property tax bill.
5. Below are some of the options homeowners have if they are having trouble paying their property tax bill:
-Select a county repayment plan, but interest rates are 1% per month (12% per year) and consecutive payment plans are not available. Additionally, if a payment is missed with the county, fees, penalties, and interest will be assessed retroactively, and the owner’s property will immediately be sent for collections.
-Pay the property tax with a credit card. However, consider the high interest the owner will pay; most credit card interest rates are astronomical.
-Enter into a repayment plan with a private property tax lender with great reviews and excellent BBB ratings like Home Tax Solutions. Property tax lenders offer flexible and affordable plans that provide relief to pay taxes and stop county accrued fees and penalties.
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Even though earliest maps known are with this heavens, geographic maps of land possess a exact long heritage and exist from ancient times. The term”map” is available in the Latin Mappa mundi, where mappa meant napkin or cloth along with mundi the world. Thus,”map” climbed to develop into the abbreviated term speaking to a two-way rendering of the top coating of the planet.
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Today, Xiaomi has officially shared a poster for its new notebook on Weibo (Chinese microblogging platform). The preview image reveals that the Xiaomi’s new notebook will weigh just 1.07kg. It will launch on 26th March 2019.
Here’s the official poster of Xiaomi’s New Notebook
Xiaomi is aiming to offer lightweight and stylish design without comprising with the features. The incoming notebook will be lighter than Apple’s MacBook Air.
According to the poster, the notebook should be the new Mi Notebook Air. As a recap, the current Xiaomi Notebook Air features a 12.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080p and a frame width of 5.71mm. The new device should be coming with a faster CPU, more storage and new features.
For more details, we have to wait for the official launch event.
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Written by Mona Delahooke - March 25th, 2019
“Martina,” a 7-year-old in a mixed inclusion classroom, wanted to let her teacher know that she was feeling anxious, so she tried to connect with her, repeatedly grabbing at her arm and shirt. The teacher had been trained to ignore “negative” behaviors, so the more Martina grabbed, the less attention she gave her. Her strategy was to reward positive behaviors and provide consequences for negative ones.
Finally, interpreting Martina’s actions as a learned maladaptive behavior, the teacher asked an aide to stand outside the door with her to help her calm down. But instead of calming down, Martina got so upset that she wet herself—a signal that her autonomic nervous system was experiencing increased levels of distress. The teacher’s well-meaning attempt to solve a problem only exacerbated it.
Over several decades as a child psychologist, I have seen this kind of scenario play out again and again. I have worked with many hundreds of children with behavioral challenges—some from loving and stable homes, some in the foster system, some biological, some adopted. For many of them, this sort of traditional discipline based on rewards and consequences simply doesn’t work. Some children end up with diagnoses such as ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder), and traditional behavior-management approaches used with many of them not only prove ineffective, they exacerbate the problem.
Why don’t rewards and consequences work for certain types of behavioral challenges? Because approaches that focus on managing surface behaviors aren’t necessarily grounded in current neuroscience and our understanding of emotional development. When we shift to an approach that is grounded in neuroscience, we find that children’s challenging behaviors decrease when we properly meet their relational, emotional, and physiological needs.
In other words, when we properly appreciate a child’s unique needs, we can focus our attention on the causes and triggers of the behavior challenges rather than continually trying to alter the end-product, the challenging behaviors.
Approaches that emphasize rewards and consequences are built on the assumption that a child is acting intentionally, either aiming to win a response from adults or trying get out of doing something. But that oversimplification of behaviors misses an entire category of behaviors that are not purposeful: those “bottom-up” behaviors that reflect reactions to a child’s subconscious triggers and experiences. When we react to these behaviors by offering negative consequences, we often provoke even more challenging behaviors, and most importantly we inadvertently punish a child’s unintentional stress responses. This is likely why 50,000 preschoolers are suspendedeach year.
When we expand our understanding and view what we had seen as “bad” behavior instead as a child’s attempts to feel better, as instinctive bids for human connection, it changes everything. When we examine what is underlying the behavior, Instead of seeing discipline as the only option, we can truly “see” the child. Instead of punishing the child, we can appreciate the behavior for what it’s telling us about what the child needs from his caresharers.
The clearest pathway to success is to increase a child’s felt sense of relational security.
When we understand how the autonomic nervous system works, we can place behavior problems in proper context. We can recognize a wide range of triggers, such as thoughts, physical sensations, fears, shame, or embarrassment, can be the causes of a child’s unexpected and challenging behaviors. When we see beyond the behaviors to these causes, we expand our options to include strategies that respect each individual’s neurodevelopment. And we promote relational safety and security, the qualities that our behaviorally challenged children need most of all.
I share more about how we can support children’s challenges in the book Beyond Behaviors.

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How Addison officials teamed up to stage mass vaccination
While many Illinois residents eligible to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine struggle to find an appointment, officials in Addison have alleviated that frustration for thousands of the town's older residents.
Partnering with DuPage High School District 88, village officials created a makeshift call center at village hall Saturday after sending a mass phone notice to residents that several thousand doses of the vaccine would be available to anyone eligible beginning Wednesday.
"This went from a plan to a reality in less than 36 hours, and it's only because of our great employees who allowed it to happen," said Addison Village Manager Joe Maranowicz. "We had 20 employees who spoke a variety of languages ready at the call center we made at the village when it went live at 10 a.m. Saturday."
For weeks, District 88 interim Superintendent Jean Barbanente and other district officials had been trying to find a vaccine provider to partner with to provide inoculations to the district's teachers and staff members. She also invited the high school district's three elementary school feeder districts to participate.
Barbanente knew the district would have better luck if it partnered with the village because of requirements many providers have to vaccinate communities that were disproportionately affected during the pandemic. Addison has one of the highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rates in DuPage County.
Still, as good as the district's and village's chances looked on paper, Barbanente knew the scarcity of doses would likely limit their chances of securing vaccines.
"We definitely advocated on every level," Barbanente said. "But I also prayed a lot."
Late last week, those prayers were answered when Jewel-Osco officials notified the school district it had been selected for a two-day vaccination clinic that started Wednesday. But then Genoa Healthcare also contacted the school district to let Barbanente and her team know they'd been selected to host another vaccination program slated for this Saturday and Sunday.
Combined, the two clinics will provide 4,700 doses of the vaccine. Half will go to educators, and the other half to residents 65 and older over the four days. Barbanente said that because some teachers had already secured vaccination appointments elsewhere, more of the doses will be available to residents in Addison, as well as those in neighboring towns.
"The villages were all in charge of getting appointments for their residents, and we're handling all the other logistics," she said.
That meant turning the gymnasium at Addison Trail High School into a vaccination center capable of doling out as any as 1,750 doses a day. While medical workers are supplied by Jewel-Osco and Genoa, the district is responsible for staffing the school with people to direct traffic, check in patients and handle additional administrative tasks.
When Maranowicz was finally able to see the operation in action Wednesday, he was floored by how well everything worked.
"I knew this was something possible when we put our collective minds together, but it's something else to actually see it happen," he said.
About 1,300 of the village's estimated 5,100 residents who are 65 and older are expected to receive vaccines during the clinics. Maranowicz also praised Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra for coordinating with officials in neighboring Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace and Villa Park to make sure residents in those suburbs were also offered a chance to be vaccinated.
"It sounds cliché, but this really was a team effort," he said.


Obviously, a lot of neocon types are down in the dumps about the NIE on Iran. Not to worry, though, AEI's Charlie Szrom, writing for The Weekly Standard and citing the time-honored conservative precept that "everything strengthens the case for missile defense boondoggles" explains that the report strengthens the case for missile defense boondoggles. And, indeed, all indications are that the system would work better against non-existent Iranian nuclear missiles than against the real kind, so in that sense Szrom makes a strong case.
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It’s been a while since Kenyans saw gospel singer Rose Muhando, who, was once a popular hit maker. But many were shocked after recently seeing the star.
A photo has been doing rounds on social media that shows a rather emaciated Muhando that left many shocked. Many argued that the singer is struggling and hooked on drugs.
Set to move to Kenya
There has been speculation that the popular singer was hooked on drugs. Muhando, however, shot down the allegations insisting that she is doing fine. She also shared that she’s planning to relocate to Kenya from her mother country Tanzania in 2017.
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BY KASON LITTLE
Lacking a voice in the current educational bureaucracy of the Elizabeth School District I took my inspiration from Dr. King to be the voice of the voiceless and of the unheard. I called myself a Student Advocate – a position that had no power and no authority – to stand up for the students and parents who could not speak for themselves. My passion and caring were manifest, and parents and students began coming to me for help – and I helped – and the bureaucracy had no choice but to accept the authority I gave myself to be an advocate for the voiceless.
Students in the district need respect in the form of equal opportunities and treatment by the members of the board and staff – because without it, students and their families are demoralized, and demoralization leads to failure. Failure in primary and secondary education of poor at-risk youth propagates the school to prison pipeline. A reality that this board and its members seemingly wish to ignore.
The reality is, the students in the Elizabeth School District are not treated equally, equitably, or with kindness and compassion. Their passion and ability are thwarted by greed, corruption, cronyism, and self-dealing. The non-partisan school board has become an extension of the Elizabeth Democratic Party and the Union County Democratic Party where fealty to the bosses’ trumps what is in the best interests of the students.
There is a rot in Elizabeth. I wish that this rot was not systemic, but it is. We have officials, both in the school district as well as the community at large, who call fellow citizens and colleagues “n***er” and city and school board officials fail to address this regression to bigotry long since forgotten but sadly still prevalent. I have personally experienced this kind of discrimination partly because I am willing to stand up and say to power’s face that there something is wrong.
A student recently spoke with me about how he felt the district was failing him owing to lack of leadership and desire to solve student problems. Sadly, this is endemic of the current board. Students and parents regularly come to me with concerns about test preparation, college readiness, bias toward students of color, and threatened DACA students and families with enforcement action for speaking out, among others. I have personally advocated to the board and district leadership together with these members of the community and even still our voice is largely ignored. It is only through continuous and sustained advocacy, the kind that King, Malcom X, Susan B. Anthony, and other leaders in the cause of equality have championed and sustained throughout history that real change and reform will happen. If we remain silent or complacent or bite our tongues, we only have ourselves to blame for the continuation of the broken and failed status quo.
Margarette Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” While it may start with one person or a few ‘thoughtful, committed citizens,’ it ends with mass movement, when the public realizes that the only way to change a broken system is to stand up en mass. I may be a voice that stands up singularly against a corrupt power, but that is only so that I may give voice the hundreds who are already suffering and to show them a path to a better future. I model my fight off of the Rev. Dr. King when he stood up and said that something was wrong then mobilized the community around a vision of equality.
My vision of the Elizabeth School District is one where every student is treated with respect, where every student has equal opportunities, where all students hasve the chance to reach for the stars and fulfill their greatest potential. I am willing to stand and speak for the voiceless. I am willing to mobilize the community toward a better future. I am willing to do this whether I am harassed or marginalized, silenced or ridiculed, because it is what is right and what will bend the moral arc of the universe one step closer to Justice.
Kason Little is a candidate for the Elizabeth Board of Education.

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As we close this unprecedented year, and I near my one-year mark as the executive director of The Laundromat Project (The LP), I find myself reflecting on the spaces in between. Similar to the Japanese concept of ma or the Akan concept of Sankofa, these are the moments of contemplation where I consider what has been and what can be, what appears inevitable, and what is imaginable. This past year has unfolded as a continuous state of in-betweenness, a sensation that can sometimes be disconcerting yet also serves as a potent catalyst for possibility—a force capable of instigating change, fostering transformation, and ultimately leading to personal and collective liberation.
At The LP, in our commitment to nurturing creativity and community, in 2023, we supported four Artists-in-Residence projects. These initiatives honored the voices and stories of long-time Bed-Stuy residents who shaped and defined their communities in big and small ways. They explored a more human and equitable approach to envisioning the design and use of public spaces. They guided us in imagining new worlds and preparing for the possibilities within. They co-created a community-driven and informed toolkit aimed at combating gentrification.
Equally audacious, our Create Change Fellows upheld the importance of investing in, relying on, and affirming the value of assets sourced directly within our communities and from nature for sustainability and wellness. Simultaneously, at our storefront, we cultivated shared spaces for connection and the exchange of ideas and supported the creative endeavors and civic actions of artists and cultural practitioners in Bed-Stuy through funding opportunities. With our Convening, we explored how artistic expression and cultural preservation can serve as powerful tools to challenge oppressive systems.
Throughout all these engagements, I have been moved by those who ignite their creativity and dare us to dream. These individualsoccupy the space in between what is and what is possible, challenging us to view possibility not as a passive longing but as acts of resistance. This radical hope compels us to build a more equitable and passionate future.
Looking at the year ahead, I am excited about the projects we will support, the communities we will engage, the neighbors with whom we will co-create, and the inspired visions for the organization we will put into motion. I am confident that possibility will serve as the flame igniting our collective action, propelling us forward in our mission to manifest a world where equity and compassion are not just ideals but lived experiences for us all. In this space in between, we find the power to transform our aspirations into reality.


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Hush Specialty Coffee
Hush Specialty Coffee in Fremantle has mastered the art of serving a delicious cup of coffee. Whether you're after a lazy weekend breakfast, an afternoon treat or a huge cup of coffee (the large is seriously large) Hush has you sorted. Place your order, grab a table in the loft and sit back and enjoy some chilled tunes and the rustic decor. It truly is Freo at its finest.
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Lunch & Learn: Author to speak about Daniel Boone Wagon Train
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It must have been a strange sight to see 50 years ago: a wagon train rolling through the Town of Boone. But there they were, old farm wagons creaking along on wooden wheels, pulled by horses, mules, and oxen, and completing their three-day journey over the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains to gather at the new football stadium for the official welcome and ceremony.
North Carolina was celebrating its 300th anniversary and the folks in Wilkes and Watauga counties had put on the best show across the state. And that night, the wagoners and the parade-watchers alike gathered at "Horn in the West" for the opening performance of the 12th season of the play which celebrated the life and times of America's pioneer hero for whom the town and the Daniel Boone Wagon Train had been named.
"Everyone and his cousin was in town to see the Wagon Train," reported the Watauga Democrat in 1963. "Dan'l Boone himself couldn't have brought more people to the town which bears his surname. They formed a blanket of many-colored clothes on the Daniel Boone Hotel lawn. They stood thick as molasses along the narrow sidewalks. They sat in second story windows and waved to persons below."
"These are the sorts of memories we want people to hear about and to share," said Mark Freed, cultural resources coordinator at the Jones House Cultural and Community Center. "People continue to talk about the Wagon Train, and it all happened right out in front of the Jones House five decades ago this month."
The Jones House is hosting author Randell Jones on Thursday, June 20, at noon for a Lunch & Learn event. He will be talking about his new book "The Daniel Boone Wagon Train -- a journey through the Sixties." He will have a PowerPoint presentation with lots of old photos from the annual Daniel Boone Wagon Train events that continued from 1963 through 1973.
"For anyone who remembers the wagon trains or for anyone who remembers the '60s, it is a guaranteed walk down memory lane," says Jones. "It's all there -- the '60s."
The book lists all the movies, TV programs, and music that were popular each of those years, and Jones weaves in the important events of national note that surrounded these times: civil rights movement, the Beatles, the Space Race, Vietnam, Woodstock and Watergate.
"But the real story is the wagon train and all the fun those folks from around here had every year," Jones said. "Lots of people came from all over the country, and some from Canada. It was a pretty big deal around here and it was how our parents and grandparents celebrated their community back then."
Randell Jones will exhibit his books at the High Country Festival of the Book on June 22 at the Watauga High School; and he will give another talk on the Daniel Boone Wagon Train at noon on June 29 at the Watauga Public Library.
The book will be available at the gift shop during performances of "Horn in the West" throughout this year's 62nd season. You can read more about Jones' books at http://www.danielboonefootsteps.com.
The Jones House Cultural and Community Center is located at 604 W. King St. For more information, call 262-4576.


The US and India are holding discussions on access to Lashkar operative David Coleman Headley who has admitted his role in the Mumbai terror attacks and agreed to be interrogated by Indian investigators, said media reports.
“Those discussions (of providing Indian investigators access to Headley) are going on between our government and the Indian government at this time. It is part of the plea agreement that Headley would cooperate with Indian authorities,” Pakistani-American Headley’s lawyer John Theis was quoted as saying.
The counsel, nevertheless, didn’t comment on how much time it might take before Indian investigators get a date to interrogate Headley, reports said.
“Those kind of discussions will happen without the media knowing the specifics of time and place,” he was quoted as saying.
Revealing that he is not involved in discussions between the US and India on access to Headley, Theis said that he however expected to be present when Headley is questioned, said reports.
“I would expect to be present anytime that my client is interviewed by law enforcement officials, be it from India, US or any other country,” he was quoted as saying.
He declined to disclose any further details, reports said.
Headley had last month pleaded guilty to plotting the Mumbai attacks and avoided the death penalty and extradition to India, Pakistan and Denmark by agreeing to be interrogated by foreign agencies on US soil.
The US has said that it is working ‘at the highest level’ to provide India access to Headley, who had scouted targets for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks during his several trips to India.
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Tonight is May 1st, 2011 and the President of the United States just addressed the American people to tell them that the notorious scoundrel Emmanuel Goldstein was killed by a valorous team of Navy Seals. Not only that, but the kill has been confirmed via DNA testing that prove without a shadow of a doubt that it is indeed Emmanuel Goldstein.
Goldstein, the proverbial American bogeyman, the bad guy, the guy with so much innocent American blood on his hands.
A true villain.
And thing is that Goldstein wasn’t just an enemy of America, he was more than that, he was a symbol of everything in the world that’s Anti-American. He was a symbol of why American and all Americans have to always be on constant guard. Why all Americans must continually understand that there are others out there that continually strive to not only destroy each and every one of us, but also to destroy every single aspect of what it means to be an American.
Not just a villain, but the ultimate of villains.
When all Americans had their rights severely limited, it was a rightfully justified tactic brought to bear primarily against Goldstein. When a previous President stated that torture was completely justifiable, he was saying it was completely justifiable if it limited the damage that Goldstein could inflict on innocent Americans, or somehow lead to the capture or killing of Goldstein.
When the United States defense budget was continually and exponentially raised, it was because we had no choice, we were up against the ultimate unyielding and uncompromising enemy Goldstein.
When billions of dollars were spent on Homeland Security, surveillance, and domestic and international intelligence it was all justified by the fact that somewhere out there the great enemy Goldstein was plotting and maneuvering his insurgents towards a similar heinous act like the one that happened in New York City in September all those years ago.
All these actions were done in the name of combating Goldstein and his minions.
And now Goldstein is dead.
So now we celebrate. Now the mission is truly accomplished.
But sadly I am reminded of a particular quote by a certain eloquent British Prime Minister:
“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Winston Churchill.
The reality of it is that it would be foolish for any American to think that any single aspect of any part of any single thing that was ever implemented by the United States government to directly or indirectly combat the most evil of villainies of the man named Goldstein will be dismantled, diminished, or even limited by something so relatively inconsequential as Goldstein’s death.
Goldstein doesn’t exist, he never did, he’s just a mantle that is thrust on certain individuals as an adequate tool of justification.
More than just an enemy, but a symbolically tangible enemy, an easily identifiable face for all of us to focus on for our scheduled two minutes of hate.
Since the day that our great country was founded we have always had our enemies, but with Goldstein it was an enemy personally personified. An actual living and breathing human being. Much more tangible than another government, or political or religious movement.
But now that Goldstein had finally been tracked down and killed by heroic American forces, the question is, can American as it is now do without Goldstein? Has Goldstein become such an integral part of the constant justification of so many inhumane, unconscionable, and morally ambiguous things that from now on the United States has to have a Emmanuel Goldstein?
Probably, as sadly the great beast that we created to combat Goldstein constantly requires the tangibility of a very real Goldstein.
So Goldstein is dead, and tomorrow the search will begin for another Goldstein…


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If you are looking for a tattoo design that will show your appreciation and devotion to God, the Christian saint San Judas may be just the one for you.
Here are 12 stunning tattoo designs to inspire you.
Cross San Judas Tattoo
There is no better way to honor your faith than by getting a cross tattoo. When you believe in a higher power, it is natural to want to share that belief with others. In addition to making a statement of faith, this design represents the life of Christ.
The cross is often depicted as a symbol of salvation and peace and has been popular for centuries. If you’re looking to make a statement, then this is a tattoo that you should consider getting.
San Judas Tattoo Money Rose
This piece is perfect for someone who is looking to get a tattoo that stands out but is also subtle enough to be covered up if desired. A San Judas with money rose tattoo is a unique and stylish design that is sure to garner attention.
This is one of the few tattoos that is appropriate for all skin tones and many different styles to choose from. This ink also has a tendency to stay vibrant for a long time. This makes it an ideal option for those who don’t want to have to worry about fading.
San Judas And Jesus Tattoo
Get a San Judas and Jesus tattoo for your innermost being. These two symbols represent the cross of Jesus Christ, one of Christianity’s most popular symbols.
The tattoo artist who created this image was inspired by his faith, and it truly reflects the power and strength of his beliefs. A great design for men who believe in the power of Jesus to save them from sin.
San Judas Tattoo Memento Mori
This tattoo is usually written on the hand, and it is also known as the “Memento Mori” tattoo.
The meaning is a reminder of death and the fact that we must live life to the fullest. This is a great tattoo for the single man and for those who are in a relationship. It’s also a good tattoo for people who want a tattoo but don’t want to be too obvious about it.
San Judas Tattoo Letters
This is a very popular choice for a tattoo, and it’s easy to see why. It is a great way to express yourself, and the letters can be incorporated into a variety of designs.
The key to this tattoo is to choose the right font, so make sure you spend time researching your options. The letters can be inked on the forehead, the back of the neck, or on the hand. They can also be a single word, or they can be a part of a larger tattoo.
San Judas Tadeo Tattoo Small
A small San Judas tattoo can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage. If you’re interested in getting a tattoo of your favorite saint, this is a great way to do so. When it comes to choosing a design, you should choose one that is simple yet attractive.
This is a smaller area of the body, so you can get creative and use multiple colors. It’s also a good idea to get it done on a thin skin layer, which will help prevent it from cracking over time.
San Judas Tattoo on Chest
The chest is a great place to get a tattoo if you want something to represent your faith. A small tattoo can be hidden behind clothing and can also be connected to existing ink on your body.
The area between the ribs is a great place for a sacred design, and many people choose to get it inked on there.
This piece is a great way to commemorate the end of one phase of your life and the beginning of another. It’s a beautiful reminder of the lessons you’ve learned.
San Judas Tattoo on Wrist
When you see the name of your patron saint tattooed on a person’s wrist, you know you’ve found a kindred spirit.
This design is ideal for people who want to feel connected to their past. This is because it allows them to carry a piece of their history with them wherever they go. Some people choose to keep it a secret, but for others, it’s a badge of honor to be able to show it off. This small tattoo is sure to attract attention, and it’s also a great way to show your pride and faith.
San Judas Tattoo on Back
The San Judas tattoo is a great choice for a back tattoo, but it can also be worn on any other part of the body.
The San Judas is a traditional Mexican design that can be inked on the upper back, arms, or legs.
This piece is often considered sacred, and it’s perfect for someone who wants to be reminded of their faith.
The design itself is very detailed, so it’s not the easiest tattoo to get. A skilled tattoo artist will be able to create this piece, so it’s best to find a reputable place that can handle a large job like this.
San Judas Tattoo on Arm
If you’re looking for a tattoo to represent your faith, you can get a religious tattoo. This tattoo is perfect for someone who wants to represent a spiritual belief, and the San Judas design is a classic choice. If you’re unsure of what you want, this is a great place to start.
San Judas Tattoo on Forearm
There’s a reason why the forearm is such a popular location for tattoos. It’s a perfect place for small pieces, and you can also include some larger tattoos.
For a more traditional look, you can get this design in black or white to really let the design stand out. The beauty of this location is that you can incorporate other designs into this one, making it a great choice for a unique and cohesive tattoo.
San Judas Tattoo on Sleeve
The location of this tattoo can be a bit tricky, but it is worth it when it comes to the impact that this piece will have. If you want to honor someone in your life, a tattoo of San Judas can be a great option.
The name itself means “Saint Judas,” and it is the patron saint of suicide. This location can also represent a time of rebirth and healing, which can help you to heal from a rough past. This is a powerful ink that can help to transform your life.
What does it mean to have the San Judas tattoo?
San Judas is one of the most popular saints in the world, and many people get tattoos of him as a sign of devotion. He is known as the saint of lost causes, and many people pray to him for help when they are in a difficult situation. He is also known for his miracles, which include healing the sick and restoring sight to the blind.
This tattoo is a religious symbol that has been growing in popularity in recent years. The meaning of the tattoo can vary depending on who you ask, but it generally symbolizes faith, hope, and redemption. Some people get it because they are religious and believe in their patron saint.
Religious devotees get the San Judas tattoo as a way of honoring the saint, while others simply see it as a beautiful piece of body art. No matter what its meaning may be to you, this tattoo is sure to turn heads and start conversations.
Why do people get San Judas tattoos?
San Judas is a saint that is often depicted in tattoos. Many people choose to get a San Judas tattoo for different reasons. Some believe that San Judas can help them with their problems, while others simply like the look of the tattoo. Some people also get San Judas tattoos in remembrance of someone who has died.

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Seldom Screened Cinema Series 2013 - Family Name
The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library presents the Seldom Screened Cinema: Identity: Perception, Social Misconception and Self-Determination. This years film series focuses on the many aspects of identity in the African American community and how identity is shaped by internal and external forces. The series will begin Monday, October 21st and will continue on Mondays until December 9th with a special wrap up conversation with Dr. Brenda Allen, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, University of Colorado at Denver.
For more information, visit http://aarl.denverlibrary.org/events_exhibits/index.html.
Family Name (2008)
As a child growing up in Durham, North Carolina, Macky Alston never questioned why all the other Alstons in his school were black. Now, after twenty-five years, he has gone back to unravel the mystery. In this documentary of race relations, Alston travels to family reunions, picnics, housing projects, churches, graveyards & the original Alston plantations to find people who share his family name.
89 mins, Unrated
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Product name: YAW-5000R microcomputer controlled electro-hydraulic servo pressure testing machine
1. The host of YAW-5000R microcomputer controlled electro-hydraulic servo pressure testing machine adopts single-rod plunger-type cylinder to apply the test force, and uses microcomputer to control multi-stage hydraulic loading, continuous loading stability, multi-stage test force holding, automatic collection and storage of data, and drawing of curves; it supports automatic printing of test reports, and uses the computer to timely control the test process, display the test force and test curve, with easy and reliable operation, being easy to operate. It adopts high-precision directly force-measuring cylinder-type sensor and proportional servo valve element, and it has multiple (closed loop) control modes, including constant load, constant stress and constant displacement, making the performance of the whole machine being stable and reliable.
2. This machine is mainly used for performance tests testing the compressive mechanical property and other properties of metallic and concrete specimens, and it satisfies the requirements of such standards as GB/T2611-2007 General Requirements for Testing Machines, JJF1103-2003 Evaluation for Computerized Data Acquisition Systems of Universal Testing Machines, JJG139－1999 Verification Regulation of Tension, Compression and Universal Testing Machines, GB/T 3159 -2008 Hydraulic Universal Testing Machines, GB/T16826-2008 Electro-Hydraulic Servo Universal Testing Machines, and GB/T50081-2002 Standard for Test Method of Mechanical Properties on Ordinary Concrete, and it can complete the axial compression test.
3. YAW-5000R microcomputer controlled electro-hydraulic servo pressure testing machine is a necessary testing device for measurement and detection, scientific research institutes and institutions, manufacturing enterprises, road, building, railway and bridge construction units and supervision companies and quality inspection departments.
The hydraulic principle is load-adaptive oil-inlet throttling speed-regulating system.
The hydraulic oil in the oil tank enters the oil circuit via the high-pressure oil pump driven by the motor, and it flows through one-way valve, high-pressure filter and proportional servo valve and enters the oil cylinder. The high-precision oil pressure sensor is mounted on the oil cylinder piston, and it converts force signals into electrical signals and transmits to the computer, and the computer collects and processes them and converts them into test force values, and displays them; meanwhile, the computer gives control signals to the servo valve according to the signals of sensor and the compilation of control programs and controls the opening size and direction of servo valve to control the flow of oil cylinder and realize such servo control as constant-rate load, constant-rate stress, constant-rate displacement, load holding and displacement holding; the cooler adopts the air cooling device, and the power of the whole machine is 5KW.
The system adopts EHC-3100 electro-hydraulic servo measurement and control box researched and developed by our company, servo valve group and Testpuye measurement and control software which constitute the measurement and control system of electro-hydraulic servo pressure testing machine; the measurement unit adopts high-precision pressure sensor and drawing displacement sensor, and it can realize load closed-loop and displacement closed-loop control over the pressure testing machine, having such features as high control precision, strong adaptability and good long-term stability.
1. Adopting microcomputer control display system, completing the setting of test parameters, control, data collection, processing and analysis, storage and display during the test process, with precise and accurate control and measurement.
2. Being equipped with win7 system special software for the testing machine, which can be used for statistics and process, and output and print various required test curves and test reports, being equipped with such functions as test curve enlargement, comparison and traversal, being intelligent and convenient.
3. Self-built powerful test database, which makes it possible that the test data can be saved, inquired and called at any time, and realizes the data transmission and conversion with the user LAN and Internet.
4. Being provided with two-channel full-automatic closed-loop measurement and control function, making the operation being direct, fast and high-efficiency.
A. Adopting the PID control strategy to realize the closed-loop control of load, which can realize such functions as constant-rate loading, load holding and constant-rate unloading, with the loading speed set freely;
B. Adopting the PID control strategy to realize closed-loop control of displacement, which can realize such functions as constant-rate displacement control and displacement holding, with the displacement speed set freely;
5. Full-automatic control of test force and travel speed, realizing compression tests of concrete and other materials.
6. If adding auxiliary appliances, it can complete bending, compression and shear test items of many other materials
7. Local test interface:
A. This machine adopts high-precision sensor and digital control valve, microcomputer full-automatic control, automatic testing of shape breaking.
B. Full Chinese interface, easy to operate, visual display of interface: such display units as force value, peak value, loading speed fluctuation, force and time curve, which test block of the group at present, and countdown of interval time.
Main program interface
C. Being provided with the database for laboratory networking, and in the case of networking, data can be directly extracted from the database, without change of software or host part.
D. As for the format of statement, the form can be designed according to users’ requirements, and it is provided with special form template writing software, which has been installed in the machine.
E. The form is provided with a manual filling box, and the external conditions of current test can be reflected in the statement.
8. Having a printer to print test reports;
9. Having a complete safety protection device:
A. When the test force exceeds 2%~5% of the maximum test force of each grade, overload protection, system load;
B. When the piston displacement reaches the limiting position, travel protection, oil pump motor stops;
Main technical performance parameters
1. Maximum test force: 5000kN
2. Measurement range of test force: 4%～100%F.S;
3. Accuracy of test force: ±1%;
4. Accuracy class of the whole machine: Class 1
5. Force measuring mode: Measured by high-precision pressure sensor;
6. Accuracy of sensor: 0.1%FS;
7. Travel of piston: 0-150mm;
8. Maximum test (distance between upper and lower pressing plates) space: 500mm; (adjustable)
9. Distance between columns: 500mm;
10. Dimension of upper and lower pressing plates: 510×410mm (the base is marked with round line and cross line, which are convenient for the centering and locating of specimen);
11. Measurement range of displacement: 150mm
12. Displacement resolution: 0.001mm
13. Accuracy of displacement indication: ±1%
14. Control range of constant-rate stress: 1-10N/mm2·S-1
15. Control error of stress rate: ≤±5%
16. Control and adjustment range of displacement rate (telescoping rate of oil cylinder):50mm/min
17. Control error of displacement rate: ±1%
18. Control and adjustment range of strain rate: 0.00025～0.0025/s
19. Control error of strain rate: ±5%
20. Motor: AC380V±10% 2KW;
21. Weight of host: Approximately 2,700kg
22. Hydraulic loading, microcomputer servo automatic control, sensor measurement, OSD (on screen display).
23. Load holding function: Having load holding of high-precision proportional servo valve, making multi-level control of axial test force.
Adopting low-damp combined sealing elements, test force holding stability and reliability.


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The Michael J.Fox Show Cinemaholics
His foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation, was created to help advance every promising research path to curing Parkinson's disease. Since 2010, he has led a $100 million effort, which is the Foundation's landmark observational study, to discover the biological markers of Parkinson's disease with the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). Se hela listan på michaeljfox.org The Emmy-winning actor talks with Jane Pauley about how, at age 29, he received his diagnosis of Parkinson's, and how the Michael J. Fox Foundation has raise Michael J. Fox (diagnosed 1991) Actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox is one of the most recognizable Parkinson's advocates in the world. Fox became a household name as Marty McFly in Back to the Future and led an illustrious acting career, winning Emmys and a Golden Globe. Fox began noticing symptoms of young-onset PD when he was just 29 years old.
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Ledande sponsor: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Kliniska prövningar för Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Registret för kliniska prövningar. ICH GCP. Runt 20 000 människor i Sverige har diagnosen Parkinsons sjukdom. I dag finns ingen metod som kan avbilda de förändringar i hjärnan som tros orsaka Fox diagnostiserades med Parkinsons sjukdom 1991 och han har grundat en stiftelse som samlar in pengar för att bekämpa denna sjukdom samt sprider Fox's research foundation is the world's biggest private organisation for Parkinson research.
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Thirty years into Parkinson’s, life’s getting tough for Michael J. Fox, but he's still happy. Here, the Back to the Future Star talks about his diagnosis, his family, and more in his new Andrea Varrone at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet receives 246,600 USD from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), for the development of an imaging agent for the visualisation in the living brain of a pathological protein called a-synuclein using positron emission tomography (PET). 2021-04-21 · BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former Congressman and ECC President Jack Quinn has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Quinn was diagnosed with Michael J. Fox, pseudonimo di Michael Andrew Fox (Edmonton, 9 giugno 1961), è un attore, produttore cinematografico e chitarrista canadese naturalizzato statunitense.
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Aug 13, 2014 Big data analytics and data from wearable computing offer potential to improve monitoring and treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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She has received funding from NIH, CIHR, Parkinson Society Canada and Michael J Fox Foundation for research into PD. She has published over 120 peer
I början på 1990 fick Michael J Fox diagnosen parkinson.
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However, it wouldn’t be for another 7 years in 1998 that Michael would publicly disclose his diagnoses. In the year 2000, Michael J. Fox launched The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Michael J. Fox on the red carpet of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation at the Hilton New Michael J. Fox speaks onstage at 2014 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson's at The Waldorf=Astoria on November 22, 2014 in New York Michael J. Fox was first diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease in 1991, at the age of 29. After keeping the diagnosis to himself for seven years to learn to cope with it, Michael J. Fox went public about his Parkinson’s in 1998. “I’m not about measuring how long something will last or how long can I do this. It’s pointless. Actor Michael J Fox was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at the age of 29 and says he tried to hide it from his friends, family, and the public in the beginning.
Forskare vid Skånes universitetssjukhus och Lunds universitet har fått närmare sju miljoner kronor från Michael J Fox Foundation för att utveckla en bildteknik som mer exakt kan upptäcka och följa utvecklingen av Parkinsons
US actor and Parkinson’s campaigner Michael J Fox shares “a moving account of resilience, hope, fear and mortality” in his new book set for release this November Michael J Fox, the ‘Back to the Future’ star who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991, has announced his fourth book: ‘No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality’. 2019-09-16 · The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) is funding work at Tymora Analytical Operations that screens for protein biomarkers in urine to help detect the neurodegenerative disease earlier. Tymora, a research and development laboratory company affiliated with Purdue
Michael J. Fox recently opened up about the effects of living with Parkinson’s disease. The 59-year-old actor says the neurodegenerative disorder has impacted his short-term memory and ability
Michael J Fox has said he may be at “the end of his acting career” due to the worsening symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.. The Back to the Future star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991
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Illustr . Michael J. Fox var chockad över att få veta att den avdrog Robin Williams befann sig i de tidiga stadierna av Parkinsons sjukdom. Image. Den 53-åriga Vid 29 års ålder fick Michael J. Fox förödande nyheter när han fick diagnosen Parkinsons sjukdom.
Michael J. Fox most likely contracted Parkinson’s disease in the late 1970s while working on a TV series in his native Canada. Intriguingly, 4 other members of the crew also contracted Parkinson’s. According to this NY Times article, Parkinson’s ’Clusters’ Getting a Closer Look:
Michael J. Fox became famous in his 20s, before Parkinson's, for his role on the hit sitcom "Family Ties" as a young conservative who went in the opposite direction of his liberal parents and
Michael J. Fox is revealing how he overcame health setbacks in the years after his Parkinson's disease diagnosis. The 59-year-old actor detailed his journey to positivity following his health
In 1998, Fox became a poster boy for another reason: He went public with the news he had Parkinson's disease, diagnosed 7 years earlier when he was 30. Parkinson's is marked by: Trembling in the
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson's disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a
Michael J. Fox most likely contracted Parkinson’s disease in the late 1970s while working on a TV series in his native Canada. Intriguingly, 4 other members of the crew also contracted Parkinson’s.
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28 år har passerat sedan Michael J Fox fick beskedet att han drabbats av parkinsons sjukdom. Nyligen drabbades han av en rad svåra komplikationer. Typically, Parkinson’s disease afflicts one in 300 people. In people as young as Michael J. Fox, 30 when the disease was diagnosed in 1991, the illness is much rarer.
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Michael J Fox has revealed going to the bathroom is a ‘life or death’ experience. The 59-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s aged 29, shared how he’s been coping with the 2017-11-01 · Michael J. Fox was only 29 years old when he was first diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s, but he only shared the news with the world in 1998. Twenty-five years have passed since his diagnosis and Fox is still learning how to live with the disease that changed his life. Diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's thirty years ago, Michael J. Fox has only now reached the average age for a Parkinson's diagnosis, at the age of 59.

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Awareness of your pet’s condition and when it is sick is among your primary responsibilities as a pet owner. Most can detect the signs of illness in cats and dogs; however, it can be harder to spot in birds. The disease or condition can be seen when a pet owner sends a sick bird to the veterinarian, making the treatment difficult.
The inability of bird owners to detect illness in their pets isn’t due to neglect but rather to their inexperience in recognizing the subtle symptoms of early disease, which, if treated swiftly, can be effectively treated. As a natural defense, birds are magnificent in hiding their illnesses.
Signs of Bird Illness
Regularly checking your bird for signs of illness or diseases is only one of many advantages of owning a bird. The chance of getting a positive outlook will be significantly enhanced if you keep an eye out for a few common indicators. The easier to treat an illness in your bird companion, the sooner you recognize it.
Lack of Appetite and Weight Loss
When you feed your bird, clean the cage so you can see what’s left over to check if she’s eating well. Contact your vet immediately if your bird stops eating and loses weight. She may require surgery if she experiences sudden weight loss and decreased appetite due to an obstruction in her intestines.
Although it loses weight, however, your bird will be eating regularly. One thing you can do is weigh your bird regularly and note the weight. You could also utilize a scoring chart for body conditions to monitor your bird’s condition. Look up “Avian veterinary care” for the best results.
Color and Texture Changes in Droppings
Bird droppings are an excellent sign of a bird’s health. Early symptoms of an anomaly may include changes in the size or appearance of excretions. The number of feces produced each day ought to be pretty consistent; a reduced volume indicates lesser food intake and should alert you to possible health issues.
If birds are spruiked and tidy, they often move their feathers around to remove any dirt or dust. It is, therefore, not common to see your feathers ruffled up for hours.
Your bird’s pet is likely experiencing respiratory discomfort if they haven’t ruffled its feathers for a while. Talk to a vet if you notice this continual fluffing.
Birds are naturally neat and beautiful. Therefore, feathers that are not neat around your bird’s face or feathers that are strung up might be signs of an underlying problem. Begin by looking for any anomalies in the food and feces. Visit a veterinary website to learn more about veterinary orthopedic surgery.
Lethargy and Weakness
If your bird typically has a rapid pace but now appears to be moving more slowly or isn’t resting as much as usual, it could be a sign of illness. Be sure to rule out sleep-related issues first, such as environmental changes or a sudden increase in the volume of noise, because they are easily treatable. Consult your veterinarian about pet parasite prevention.
Unusual Growths or Enlargements
Any suspicious swellings should be carefully examined as birds are susceptible to developing abscesses, feather cysts, and cancers. Fat deposits on the abdomen and chest should be considered abnormal. Additional abdominal enlargements could be a sign of a tumor.
Most times, these growths are not discovered until they have grown to a large extent. Observing the feathers’ variable displacement can lead to a quick diagnosis. Be vigilant with your bird since the likelihood of addressing these issues is increasing over time.

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(eBook) (PDF) Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 6th edition
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Chemistry: A Molecular Approach presents chemistry visually through macroscopic, molecular, and symbolic multi-level images to help you see the connections between chemistry and the world around you. Author Nivaldo Tro uses a consistent problem-solving approach (Sort, Strategize, Solve, and Check) throughout the text to show how to analyze a problem and devise a solution strategy. His consistent problem-solving approach and active learning resources are designed to engage you in becoming an expert problem solver and critical thinker. The 6th Edition presents interactive digital features to guide you through key concepts and the problem-solving process. Updates reflect current research on the COVID-19 vaccine and an extensive diversity, equity and inclusion review.
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Asst. Prof. Dr. was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He has done PhD. He got NOMA Grant from University of Oslo, Norway for research. Besides he got one year teaching & research fellowship Funded by USAID Developing Next Generation of Public Health Experts Project (NGPHEP). He is a member of Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research. He has number of publications in International Open Access peer reviewed index journals. As a young scientist he is expert on editorial writing also and already lot of editorial has been published. At present he is working as Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, Fareast International University.
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NetHope recently launched an appeal to support its member organizations responding to the severe outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. The current Ebola outbreak in West Africa is unprecedented in terms of the number of cases, deaths and its geographical spread. NetHope’s main focus is to assist its NGO member organizations and other responders with information and communication technology (ICT) aspects of the response.
When disaster strikes, food, clean water and shelter for those affected are always hailed as top priority. While there is no argument that those basic life-sustaining necessities need to be quickly met, technologies can be overlooked as highest-ranking essentials, even though it often helps victims find aid, shelter or relatives in an emergency; restored communication is paramount to emergency response.
No matter what kind of relief our member organizations are bringing to a disaster area – water, food, shelter, medicine – they require access to reliable information about the situation in the affected areas to make decisions about how much aid is needed and where it needs to be distributed. This requires access to important data. In order to share and receive that information, we need to have a way to communication with each other and with affected population.
Last year was the costliest year in natural disasters that the world has ever seen. According to a report issued by global reinsurance firm Munich Re, world disasters in 2011 caused damages exceeding more than a third of a trillion dollars. And, experts at The World Bank predict that natural disasters will only get worse in the future, largely due to two powerful trends: burgeoning cities and a changing climate.
As the world prepares to cope with the high costs and other devastating effects of future earthquakes, tsunamis and more, it must find a better way to manage the chaotic environment that follows these disasters.
I have a confession to make… I will never be a techie. I will never be fascinated by how an appliance works, never be thrilled by opening something to see how it is wired, and never be carried away by software codes or new, integrated solutions.
I am fascinated by the art of information management though: how data is collected, collated, analysed and processed into information. When it comes to emergency response, we always endeavour to improve the quality of information to make more qualified decisions in disasters. In a rapidly changing emergency environment, information is rendered useless for decision-making if not disseminated at the right time to the right recipient in the right format.


text: Panzanella A quick, simple and wholesome Italian salad that will make good use of any stray vegetables or crusts of bread. Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 peppers (any colour) 600g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 tbsp of chopped cucumber and spring onions (optional) 200g stale bread (any colour is fine) 4 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp capers (if you like capers, or olives are a good alternative) 2 anchovies, finely chopped (optional) 1 small clove of garlic, crushed 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Small bunch of fresh basil Method Put the onion slices in a bowl of cold water with a pinch of salt, and leave to soak for an hour. Roast the peppers for 40 mins at 180. Once soft put them in an airtight plastic bag, leave for 20 mins before peeling off the skin. Tear or cut the bread into roughly 2 x 2cm chunks. Chop your tomatoes to roughly the same size and place in a colander set over a bowl. Sprinkle salt over the top. After the tomatoes have drained slightly, add their juice to the vinegar along with the oil, crushed garlic and torn basil. Whisk and add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the onions, chop the peppers and add the tomatoes. Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir in the dressing. Allow to sit for about an hour, et voila.


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It’s official, Omar Khadr, Canada’s most famous terrorist is back in Canada.
Cant’ say I’m happy about this but we knew it was coming. Now the question is how long will he spend in a Canadian jail before he is set free?
Here is the statement from Public Safety Minister Vic Toews
Good morning. I will be making a short statement.
Early this morning, convicted terrorist Omar Khadr was transferred to Canadian authorities at CFB Trenton.
This was done pursuant to a decision I made earlier this week.
He arrived at 07:40 ET aboard a U.S. Government aircraft travelling from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
He has been transferred from CFB Trenton to Millhaven maximum security prison at Bath, Ontario.
Omar Khadr is a known supporter of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network and a convicted terrorist.
He pleaded guilty to the murder of Sergeant First Class Christopher Speer, an American Army medic, who was mortally wounded in a firefight in Afghanistan on July 27, 2002 and died on August 6, 2002.
Omar Khadr also pleaded guilty to:
• Providing material support for terrorism;
• Attempted murder in violation of the law of war;
• Conspiracy and spying
Omar Khadr was born in Canada and is a Canadian citizen. As a Canadian citizen, he has a right to enter Canada after the completion of his sentence.
This transfer occurs following a process initiated by the United States Government and determined in accordance with Canadian law.
The remainder of his prison sentence will be administered by the Correctional Service of Canada.
I am satisfied the Correctional Service of Canada can administer Omar Khadr’s sentence in a manner which recognizes the serious nature of the crimes that he has committed and ensure the safety of Canadians is protected during incarceration.
Any decisions related to his future will be determined by the independent Parole Board of Canada in accordance with Canadian law.
Here is the statement from Liberal Leader Bob Rae
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Repatriation of Omar Khadr
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the repatriation of Omar Khadr:
“Omar Khadr’s return to Canada is long overdue. Mr. Khadr, a Canadian citizen, was a child soldier. It is extremely unfortunate that it took the Conservative government this long to fulfil its responsibility to bring him back to Canada.
Now Mr. Khadr will serve the remainder of his sentence under the supervision of the Canadian correctional system, and we can ensure that he receives proper treatment and rehabilitation.”
The NDP has issued a statement welcoming Khadr back as well
STATEMENT FROM FOREIGN AFFAIRS CRITIC PAUL DEWAR AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CRITIC WAYNE MARSTON ON THE REPATRIATION OF OMAR KHADR
Today, the Conservatives ended nearly a decade of unnecessary delays and allowed Omar Khadr to serve out the remainder of his sentence in Canada. Canada is the last Western country to repatriate their citizens from the discredited Guantanamo prison system.
Mr. Khadr’s return to Canada was inevitable, yet the Conservatives chose to drag this process out for years at great cost to taxpayers. Their mishandling has hurt our relationship with the United States, our closest ally, and tarnished Canada’s reputation on the international stage.
Both the Supreme Court of Canada and the U.S. Supreme Court, based on the full facts of this case, have found that the military commission proceedings in Guantanamo violated both U.S. domestic law and Canada’s international human rights obligations.
Conservatives have previously faced court judgments against them for their mishandling of the case and failure to respect human rights.
The government should now allow Mr. Khadr to be handled by Canadian authorities in accordance with Canadian law, free from interference.

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200 Million Shots In 100 Days: Biden Issues New Vaccination Goal
President Biden on Thursday will hold his first formal White House press conference since taking office, facing questions on his response to recent mass shootings, an influx of migrants at the southern border and the continued coronavirus crisis.
Biden is expected to tout his early successes, including work to expand the coronavirus vaccination program and the $1.9 trillion relief package enacted by Congress. He also will lay out ongoing legislative priorities on infrastructure and climate — and is expected to press for stricter gun laws after two high-profile mass shootings in the past week.
His remarks come a little over halfway through his first 100 days in office — a typical benchmark used to measure a president's early progress. Biden so far has taken few questions from reporters directly.
The president likely will face questions on how he will address the increased flow of migrants at the southern border. He has said his administration is working to address the challenge, and he has named Vice President Harris as his point person on working with Mexico and Central America on the root causes.
The president also is expected to be asked about the Atlanta shootings and the increase in anti-Asian violence, which have prompted calls for tighter gun safety laws and increased Asian American and Pacific Islander representation within his Cabinet.
The event could be a signal of the type of relationship Biden wants to have with the media. The previous administration took a decidedly combative stance toward the press, an approach Biden rejected during his campaign. Biden reinstituted daily White House press briefings, which had dropped off during Trump's tenure, but trails his immediate predecessorsin the number of presidential news conferences at this point in his tenure.
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- Recycle Sweet PDZ after use by applying bedding to gardens, pastures or compost and it will serve as a slow-release, organic nitrogen/potassium fertilizer.
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As of March 14, Ukraine's power system has enough capacity volumes to meet all consumer needs throughout the country.
This was announced by Energy Minister of Ukraine German Galushchenko, Ukrinform reports with reference to the ministry’s press service on Telegram.
"The generation has enough capacity volumes to fully meet electricity consumer needs throughout the country. Repair works are ongoing at high-voltage network objects damaged by the latest massive shelling," Galushchenko said.
Read also: Power engineers come under enemy fire in Kherson region, one injured
The minister added that in Zhytomyr region, there might be power supply restrictions for certain categories of household consumers due to the network infrastructure repair.
As reported, on March 14, stabilization shutdowns are applied in some districts of Kyiv region and the capital due to damage to the energy infrastructure.


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Director, External Affairs, Global Public Health
Pioneering a new business model, Johnson & Johnson Global Public Health (GPH) is the first fully-dedicated organization within a healthcare company that combines R&D, access programs, in-country operations, and consumer insight capabilities to ensure that innovative treatments and technologies of public health importance are available, affordable and accessible to the world’s most underserved populations. With 100+ dedicated staff, GPH is active in Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, mental health, Ebola, COVID19, and several other areas of public health concern. The organization works across many regions and countries leveraging J&J’s global footprint and collaborating across sectors in public-private partnerships towards the vision of “Innovation for all, everywhere at the same time”.
The Director External Affairs, in close coordination with GPH colleagues within Worldwide Government Affairs & Policy (WWGA&P), Access Strategy and Impact (AS&I), Communications, Consumer Strategy Insights & Innovation, and other relevant functions, coordinates strategic engagement with external stakeholders and leads policy and advocacy work in assigned GPH priority areas, which may include pandemic preparedness and response, non-communicable diseases such as mental health, essential surgery, TB, HIV, etc. This position reports to the Senior Director External Affairs and will have a “dotted” reporting line to the Sr. Government Affairs & Policy lead for Global Public Health (WWGA&P).
• Lead the development and execution of external engagement strategies in assigned GPH priority areas with global and regional partners. Stakeholders may include multilateral organizations, donor governments, foundations, implementing organizations, think tanks, advocacy groups, public-private partnerships and other coalitions.
• Build strong relationships and serve as first point of contact for prioritized external stakeholders in assigned disease/product areas.
• Monitor external policy environment in assigned areas and provide updates and recommendations to the External Affairs Task Force and relevant disease/product teams.
• Develop and coordinate internal alignment on J&J/GPH positions on key topics relevant to assigned areas.
• Provide J&J input into external policy and strategy processes such as partner consultations, trade association documents, external policy briefs, UN resolutions, etc.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to secure multilateral funding for procurement of J&J global public health innovations (e.g. mental health, essential surgery) to enhance access in lower-income countries, with input from and in close collaboration with relevant functions (Market Access, AS&I, AI&I, others).
• Coordinate and support cross-functional efforts to obtain policy recommendations from WHO for use of J&J innovations, where relevant, in close coordination with R&D, Market Access, and others.
• Lead conceptualization of GPH events and engagements in assigned focus areas and support J&J participation in major external events such as the World Health Assembly to advance the GPH external affairs agenda.
• Lead (internal) External Affairs Working Groups in assigned areas – where relevant – to coordinate external engagement.
• Provide external affairs thought leadership in assigned topic areas.
• Enhance J&J’s reputation as a trusted private sector partner in global public health.
• Required education is a BA; preferred education is a Master’s degree in public policy, global health policy, or related field
• A minimum of 8 years work experience in global health policy, advocacy, government affairs, global health program management, or related field is required.
• Understanding of global health policy and international architecture
• Track record of working effectively with diverse global health stakeholders
• Excellent networking and diplomatic skills required. Demonstrated cultural sensitivity required.
• Demonstrated ability to research and draft clear, logical, compelling and concise documents and positions in English and articulate them effectively to influence key stakeholders and senior leaders as required.
• Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal, representational and written communication skills required.
• Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams is required. Project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success at developing collaborative and effective relationships in complex, highly matrixed organization required.
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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There is a reason we cultivate a practice.
However or whatever that looks like
is different for many of us.
The common thread of why we choose a practice
is for it to be a place to come back to.
There are periods of time when coming back to this place can be difficult, as our minds naturally want to wander and even become agitated and begin looking elsewhere for fleeting satisfaction. We may spend an entire hour or two looping within this agitation and may not experience any sense of tranquility or ease. These times are essential and offer many lessons time after time.
However that which can coincide within the space of our practice are moments where every single aspect within us and all around us feel like it is exactly where it is meant to be.
When the whirling of life in all its forms stands still. Cherish these pockets within time and space.
Those occasions when we set ourselves the discipline of waking before dawn to sit.
Our teaware is prepared the night before and charcoal is laid in our brazier.
We wake, flickers of flame then illuminate our table in the darkness of early morning.
Night insects and animals are humming for their last hour of service.
As they taper off slowly, a deafening quietude engulfs the land and sky as a moment of equilibrium can be felt amongst nature.
Night is echoing in the past, morning has not yet rung its timeless bells to announce a new dawn.
In this silence of in between, a retention of breath, our kettle goes from emptiness to sounds of rumbling deep drones.
Preparing our tea from the boil.
All that exists is this.
Water, flame, kettle.
As we pull the kettle off the brazier to steep our first bowl of tea, birds begin singing amongst
the first ray of light, an arrival.
As the world mysteriously fell away in one single breath.
For a moment in between, which,
slipped through the hands of time once more.

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Due to changes from the 2020 football season, which resulted in a shortened schedule with cancellations, the Big Ten made some revisions to the 2022 schedules.
For Wisconsin, this means a couple changes in dates plus two switches in venues.
The Badgers had been scheduled to open the 2022 season against Illinois in former head coach Bret Bielema’s return to Camp Randall Stadium.
Now Wisconsin will begin with another team from Illinois – Illinois State, which originally had been scheduled to play in Madison on Sept. 24. However, the Wisconsin at Ohio State contest, which had been Nov. 12, was moved to Sept. 24.
The Illinois game got moved to Oct. 1. Wisconsin at Northwestern, which had been that date, was bumped to the following week, Oct. 8, which also pushed back the contest at Michigan State from that date to Oct. 15.
Maryland was originally scheduled to visit Madison on Oct. 15. That contest is now Nov. 5, replacing the Nebraska contest, which was moved to Nov. 19. The game at Iowa was switched from Nov. 19 to Nov. 12.
Also, Wisconsin had been scheduled to host Nebraska and play at Purdue – which was the case in 2021 – and those venues have been reversed, so now the Badgers will head to Lincoln, Neb., and the Boilermakers will come to Madison.
Got it? Just in case, here’s Wisconsin’s revised 2022 schedule (all times to be determined at a later date):
Sept. 3 – vs. Illinois State
Sept. 10 – vs. Washington State
Sept. 17 – vs. New Mexico State
Sept. 24 – at Ohio State
Oct. 1 – vs. Illinois
Oct. 8 – at Northwestern
Oct. 15 – at Michigan State
Oct. 22 – vs. Purdue
Oct. 29 – OFF
Nov. 5 – vs. Maryland
Nov. 12 – at Iowa
Nov. 19 – at Nebraska
Nov. 26 – vs. Minnesota

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