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Colleges Enlist Peer Mentors to Make Campuses More Welcoming to Neurodivergent Students
With parties, pep rallies and the departure of their parents, many freshmen find college orientation exhilarating.
Others primarily perceive it as … noisy.
“William & Mary orientation is very extensive, very loud and pretty difficult for most neurodivergent students,” says Alanna Van Valkenburgh, a rising senior at the college.
For the past two summers, she’s helped to lead a pre-orientation program designed to better suit the temperaments of a dozen or so freshmen who identify as autisic, dyslexic or having ADHD or other related traits. The intimate weekend involves plenty of fun, like touring campus at midnight, building mattress forts and playing group games. But every event is optional, and students are encouraged to take breaks when they’d prefer to be alone.
“It’s a really good time, and I think it’s really important for that first interaction with William & Mary these students have to be with people who accept them and care about them and are part of their community,” Van Valkenburg says.
Reexamining orientation is one way institutions are adapting to support students whose social and cognitive needs differ from those of the majority.
Some efforts to foster neurodiversity on campus build on programs college administrations have long bolstered, like offices for disability services. Others, though, are trickier to tackle from the dean’s office.
“Students need more than a program for providing accommodations or tutorials in reading and writing,” says Manju Banerjee, vice president of educational research and innovation at Landmark College, which exclusively serves students who have learning disabilities, attention disorders or who are autistic. “It’s more about social development, communication skills, interaction with peers—all of that.”
Which is why colleges are recruiting neurodivergent students to serve as peer mentors to help their classmates make friends, navigate social nuances and broaden the idea of who can thrive not just in a classroom, but also in a dorm or dining hall.
The word “neurodiversity,” attributed to the sociologist Judy Singer, tidily communicates the fact that everyone’s brain is unique.
The term also offers a lens—sometimes called the neurodiversity paradigm—for viewing the strengths, not just the challenges, that accompany cognitive differences. This perspective is influencing research, course offerings and student services at some colleges.
“I think educational institutions have not always been so kind and so generous with autistc people who don’t fit mainstream models,” says Andrew Solomon, professor of clinical medical psychology at Columbia University Medical Center and author of “Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity.” “I think increasingly there’s an awareness of having an inclusive academic environment on a liberal arts campus is a better way going forward.”
Changing language reflects this shift. The adjective offshoot “neurodivergent” has gained popularity as a way to describe students without relying on diagnostic and medical phrases that connote disease, Banerjee explains.
“We’re very interested in changing the conversation, language and mindset around populations and individuals who in the past have been labeled, categorized and stigmatized,” she says.
Who exactly qualifies as neurodivergent? Autism, ADHD, tics, OCD and dyslexia are relevant, students and professors say, but they aren’t very concerned about parameters. Generally, people decide for themselves whether the term fits.
“A lot of people are self-diagnosed,” explains Van Valkenburgh. “A lot of people know they are neurodivergent and are not really sure what it would be under the DSM.”
After all, plenty of people who meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorders enter college without diagnoses and are therefore disconnected from official university disabilities services, according to research published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry in 2014.
That lack of formal diagnoses might pose problems if grassroots campus neurodiversity programs primarily provided academic support or comprehensive care. But neurodivergent students who need classwork accommodations typically handle those through administrative offices, while those seeking intensive structure may enroll in a specialized higher education program (which may cost thousands of dollars).
Instead, student- and professor-led support systems are more focused on the fundamentals of “college life and trying to be an independent adult,” says Isabelle Morris, a recent graduate of Stanford University who is Autistic. (The capitalized spelling, she notes, signifies that she sees it as her identity.)
“People get into Stanford because they’re really good at the academic side of things,” Morris explains. “But life with a roommate, communicating with professors, making sure you’re on top of your laundry and getting groceries? That’s the piece that’s lacking as far as support.”Information from a presentation created by Barbara Bookman, university director of disability programs at City University of New York.
Peer mentoring is a hallmark of these programs. At several campuses affiliated with City University of New York, neurodivergent students who participate in Project REACH attend weekly skills workshops and also work one-on-one with fellow students. At Stanford, the Neurodiverse Student Support Program pairs paid mentors (who are sophomores, juniors and seniors) with incoming neurodivergent freshmen, who also take a class about self-advocacy, career development and other practical topics.
Even the mundane tips that students pass along to their peers can improve the campus experience.
“Stanford has a free shuttle that I didn’t use until a friend showed me how it works,” Morris says. “Pro tip: That thing has air conditioning and you should use it!”
When professors affiliated with William & Mary’s Neurodiversity Initiative asked neurodivergent students what aspect of college life was most challenging, “every response was ‘orientation,’” says Joshua Burk, professor of psychological sciences. “It’s an overwhelming experience to start off your university time in that way.”
So with the help of leaders from the campus’s Neurodiversity Student Group, the college now offers a summer pre-orientation Bridge Program for rising freshmen. Additionally, in Van Valkenburgh’s role as a student government leader, she is advocating that the schedule for general orientation incorporate a “spirit scale” to make more clear “which events will be loud and raucous and which will be less so.”
At Stanford, Morris says helping to launch a Transition Orientation program for incoming neurodivergent students is a key priority in her new role working on behalf of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project.
Student feedback for summer pre-orientation programs has been positive, and there’s some evidence these opportunities strengthen important life skills for both mentors and mentees. Research published in 2018 in Frontiers in Psychology found that “participation in a brief but intensive summer transition program may help prepare autistic college students to self-advocate and engage with diverse peers in college contexts” and “empower autistic students to take on leadership roles.”
Beyond preparing neurodivergent students for the increased independence that college requires, peer support systems provide an ineffable quality many students find essential to the on-campus experience: camaraderie.
Van Valkenburgh, who has tics she calls “very visible,” was unfamiliar with the concept of neurodiversity when she arrived at William & Mary as a freshman. But it resonated immediately when a classmate explained it to her.
“When I came into college, I was meeting all of these new people, so I had to either make the decision to explain this disorder to every single person I met or deal with the staring and let them think what they wanted,” Van Valkenburgh says. “I spent a lot of my time really trying to hide my differences. It gets really exhausting.”
The classmate invited Van Valkenburgh to check out the school’s neurodivergent student club, which meets weekly to plan outreach events, discuss neurodiversity issues, watch movies and generally enjoy each other’s company.
When she joined, she was “ecstatic.”
“It was a really different atmosphere than I’d ever been in before, having this place that is judgement-free where you can be with your own community,” she says. “I think that social aspect is one of the most important, if not the most important, part of what we do.”


COVID infections continue to climb with 106 new cases
Another 106 people were infected with the novel coronavirus after 1,263 tests were done, based on information from the Ministry of Health’s daily COVID-19 dashboard.
With these new infections, the total number of cases recorded since March 2020 has increased to 65,075.
The new cases were recorded in the following regions: Region Two (13 cases), Region Three (nine cases), Region Four (65 cases), Region Five (two cases), Region Six (seven cases), Region Seven (three cases), Region Nine (five cases) and Region Ten (two cases).
Meanwhile, there are three patients in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 24 patients are in institutional isolation and 816 patients are in home isolation.
To date, 62, 8995 people have recovered and there have been a total of 1,237 deaths.


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It is well known that hypercortisolism is associated with increased morbidity and mortality caused predominantly by vascular and atherosclerotic complications. The effect of hypercortisolism on microvasculature is less known. The aim of this study was to evaluate skin microvascular reactivity (MVR) in relation to arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus and other possible influencing factors (fibrinolysis, oxidative stress and endothelial function) in patients with Cushings syndrome (CS).
Twenty-nine patients with active CS, 10 patients at least 6 months after successful operation and a group of 16 control subjects were studied. Skin MVR was measured by laser Doppler flowmetry during post-occlusive (PORH) and thermal hyperemia (TH). Selected parameters of fibrinolysis, oxidative stress and endothelial activity were determined as well.
We found an impaired microvascular reactivity in patients with CS. Maximal perfusion during PORH and TH was significantly lower in patients with arterial hypertension (P<0.01, P<0.05, respectively) as was the velocity of perfusion increase during PORH and TH (P<0.05). The most expressed impairment of microvascular reactivity was present in patients with combination of arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Impaired fibrinolysis, increased oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction were present in patients with hypercortisolemia, however, increased concentration of ICAM-1 was found also in patients after operation as compared to controls (P<0.05). It documents the presence of persistent endothelial dysfunction also in cured patients.
Based on the obtained results, we conclude that the impairment of microvascular reactivity in hypercortisolism can be modulated by many factors but the most important is the presence of arterial hypertension. The combination of arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus led to the most decreased microvascular reactivity in patients with Cushings syndrome.
Study was supported by the grant IGA Ministry of Health Czech Republic No. NR/9438-3 and approved by local Ethical Committee.
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text: This Fall I was lucky enough to shot a 130in whitetail on the second day of archery season sept. 29th. I decided to get it mounted cause its my nicest whitetail with a bow in 10 years of archery hunting. Today the taxidermist called back and said its ready. Is this too fast? should I be worried about quality?

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Prudent Winter Pruning - Redwood City Speakers Series
Date: February 3, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: Master Gardeners San Mateo & San Francisco Co
Sponsor: Master Gardeners San Mateo/San Francisco Co.
In this class, you’ll learn all about winter pruning for deciduous fruit trees, grapes, cane berries and roses. You’ll also learn why we prune, and how pruning maximizes tree health and fruit production. And you’ll learn how to identify dead, damaged and dying wood. The class will cover pruning techniques, as well as timing of which trees to prune when.
Presenter Lisa Putnam: Lisa has a BS in Agricultural Economics from UC Davis, and also studied nutrition science. She currently operates a sustainable organic farm in Woodside, and is a UC Master Gardener and Master Composter. Lisa teaches both summer and winter vegetable gardening at several Bay Area locations.
Presenter Kathleen Putnam: Kathleen is a professional organic vegetable gardener serving the Mid-Peninsula. She is an Int’l Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, and has a degree in Environmental Horticulture from City College of San Francisco.
This class is free but pre-registration is required. Seating is limited.

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Christmas Island seems like a made up name, for which reason, asking where is Christmas Island is a valid question. Christmas Island lies in the Indian Ocean and is part of the Australian territory. It lies nearly 1600 miles north of Perth and is accessible from the south of Java at a distance of 300 miles.
You will find very few airlines to take you to this island. Other means to access it include a private yacht or a charter boat from Indonesia. It is named so because it was founded on Christmas Day. However, if you are adamant to reach it, you will find that it’s one of the best and most exotic islands to set foot on. It has a population of 2072 residents who live on the northern tip of the island known as Flying Fish Cove. Now, you know where is Christmas Island and that it's real, so let's look at the places to visit in Christmas Island.
Every winter, approximately 120 million bright red critters swarm the beaches of this island to spawn and mate which is one of the most stunning views you will ever witness. However, this isn't the only reason to sail here. There is the Dolly Beach, one of the most beautiful and tourist friendly beaches where you can laze around on the sand, sunbathe, and enjoy the clear blue waters.
If you tire of the beach, head over to the Christmas Island Marine Park, which has many unspoiled marine wildlife waiting to be explored. It is the best place for diving and snorkeling and you can spot wildlife including butterfly fish, gobies, surgeonfish, and wrasse.
With 63 percent of Christmas Island being a national park, you can easily go hiking and explore the trails, such as The Dales Hiking Trail. If you love fishing, you can also get lucky and catch a wahoo, tuna or sailfish offshore. There is also the Christmas Island Golf Course where you can play nine holes for only $10. What more could you want? With a relatively less crowded beach, it has about 15 properties where you can make a booking to stay through the Christmas Island Tourism Association.
There are many events that also take place on the Christmas Island such as the Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri or the Deepavali. Celebrations for the Christmas and New Year take place each year as well. Now that you know about the many places to visit in Christmas Island, it should be a must visit on your list.

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Siki Spacek - lead guitar/vocals
Greg Hicks - guitars
Darrell Harris - bass
Phil Bullard - drums (R.I.P. - February 6, 2008, colon cancer)
It's not clear who the first black (as in African-American) metal band was, but Black Death have to be one of the earlier ones. Formed in 1977, they build a sizeable local following, eventually resulting in the one album before fading into obscurity -- a tale that mirrors many a band. A telling quote from the record label president: "Their biggest problem was finding a replacement if a member quit the band -- there just weren't that many black guys in town who could play metal."
Unreleased Sampler Tracks:
'Taken By Force' - Cleveland Metal (1983)
'Until We Rock' - Cleveland Metal (1983)
Siki Spacek and Phil Bullard have formed a new project called ``The Legend Of Black Death: Mandrake``, which have played live several times, including the BW&BK Six-Pack Weekend, and the ``Legends Of Cleveland Metal`` concert (alongside Wretch, Aftershok, Nightcrawler, and Destructor).
Also released a selftitled demo tape in 1982, which included different recordings of the songs that would be used on the ``Cleveland Metal`` LP one year later.
|1.||Night of the Living Death||04:27|
|3.||When Tears Run Red (From Love Lost Yesterday)||05:41|
|4.||Fear No Evil||06:08|
|5.||The Scream of the Iron Messiah||03:43|
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The bold, sweeping plan to fight climate change is noble, but the focus should be on tangible results instead.
Governor Ralph Northam is deeply lacking in character, but urging his resignation does more harm than good.
The US will withdraw from the Iran deal, a bad move that alienates us further.
What does Kim Jong-un want from Trump? Here's what the hermit kingdom is really hoping for.
As public opinion shifts, so will the self-proclaimed progressive leader of New York.
The war against fake news has become one of attrition, but a lawsuit filed Tuesday shows hope.
Despite tough talk, the Russian Federation doesn't have a lot of recourse.
Overnight, the President Went From Unorthodox Paleocon to Classical Neocon.
As Mueller inches closer, "The Donald" appears ready to unwittingly end his own presidency.
Trump flexed his muscle, but may have made fighting ISIS more complicated.
Elizabeth Warren isn't as popular as many might believe. Consider voting for someone else instead. Here's why my-way-or-no-way will get us nowhere.
Since the end of the 80s, international relations have been a disaster in the eye's of America's new president.
A Democrat exits, an unorthodox Republican enters.
What's done is done. Forward is the only path.
Trump should've assured total loss for the Republicans, but that doesn't appear to be the case.
The election was considered done less than a week ago, now it's anything but.
First the Republicans were outraged with the FBI. Now the Democrats are. Both are playing politics, and disregarding rule of law.
Five days ago Trump was on track to lose big. Now, the tables may have turned.
HuffPost see's "Yuuge Differences" that aren't that huge.
The downfall of Lincoln's party has been in the works for decades, and may very well be concluding before our very eyes. Here's how Donald Trump marks the end of the GOP.

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So, I have never used arduino. I need to make a 12v car seat motor run wireless with speed control. Full RPM for this motor is 190 @ 12v. I would like something simple and cheap if that is possible, i have tried looking for a pre-made kits , but all i have found are expensive ones. any help is appreciated.


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When: Sat., Nov. 3, 9 a.m. 2012
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the signature fundraising and awareness walk of the American Diabetes Association. Step Out helps raise money that will change the future of diabetes. Participants support by registering and recruiting co-workers, friends and family members to walk and raise money. The day of the event is a party to celebrate the fundraising accomplishments of our teams and individuals as well as an opportunity to promote awareness about the seriousness of diabetes.

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Monday Evening’s music: Rihanna a brilliant and beautiful Barbadians recording artist. This post is going to feature her song titled “Farewell”(2). This post is going to be considered a Pop music genre. The video was uploaded on YOUTUBE, by Music4AllVEVO.
Thank you for your continued support. I pray you are having a blessed evening or morning.
Peace and Love Always Diana
1.) Photograph: Rhianna.http://worldofblackheroes.com/tag/sexy-rihanna/
2.) Video: Rihanna – Farewell. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmZJexJ1bmM


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With all stainless-steel pump and hydraulic componentry, and the ability to sustain high water temperatures, the PSW is ideal for household and domestic water supply, farming and agricultural use and irrigation or turf watering applications.
The PSW water pump have been certified and tested to comply with the requirements of the SIRIM and SPAN standard. The SIRIM and SPAN standard stipulates that products has meet the requirements for local government.
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The colours of the city
Every city has its unique hues and textures, its own colours and shades. Remember the special places you visited with these beautiful coloured rice paintings. See your favourite cities and architecture come to vibrant, colourful life.
A city is made up of individual lives. A painting is made up of individual brush strokes. And a coloured rice painting is made up of individual coloured grains of rice. Each grain contributes to the creation of an intricate mosaic, as complex and interdependent as a lively city. These coloured rice paintings are a unique merging of art and craft.
Browse our online art gallery to find inspiring handmade city rice paintings for decoration or a gift. Or order a customised artwork that commemorates your favourite places.


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Experimental and theoretical study of formation of polyproline II helix by means of Raman optical activity
V. Profant1*, P. Bouř2, V. Baumruk1
1Institute of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague, Ke Karlovu 5, 121 16, Prague, Czech Republic
2Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences, Flemingovo nám 2, 166 10, Prague, Czech Republic
Polyproline-II helix (PPII) represents a less common protein secondary structure motif. Its structure is rather specific due to absence of internal stabilizing hydrogen bonds. The stability of the helix is caused only by sterical reasons and the interaction with surrounding solvent molecules. Number of recently discovered evidences  has lead to a presupposition that the PPII helix is the dominant element of the structure of unfolded proteins.
In our experiment we measured Raman and Raman optical activity (ROA) spectra of several oligo- and poly-L-proline samples in a wide frequency range between 120 cm-1 and 1800 cm-1 and analyzed them with respect to the length of the proline chain. The relatively new technique of ROA [2,3], which is based on a different interaction of a specimen with the right- and left-handed circularly polarized laser light, represented an ideal methodology for this type of observation due to its high sensitivity to the conformational stability and rigidity of peptide chain backbone. There is also a strong link to previous experiments  which were focused on the characterization of proline side chain conformation and its interaction with solvent.
The stress was laid on the interconnection between experiments and simulations. For that purpose we performed ab initio calculations of Raman and ROA spectral bands and their intensities for all measured samples in order to obtain more accurate interpretation of recorded spectra and observed phenomena. Computations were done in Gaussian program, whose latest implementation enables analytical calculations of optical activity tensors leading to the significant decrease of computational time.
So far, we were able to determine the characteristic spectral peaks associated with formation of stable PPII helical conformation in studied systems. The most relevant peaks were found at 405, 535 and 945 cm-1. Based on our experimental data analysis we were able to determine the minimal length of (L-proline)N chain necessary for formation of the stable PPII conformation as N=6 . Moreover, based on the results of calculation we managed to assign specific vibrations to the most proliferating spectral peaks and discuss the influence of various peptide bond and side chain conformers in experimental spectra.
1. Z. Shi, R.W. Woody, N.R. Kallenbach, Adv. Prot. Chem., 62 (2002) 163-240.
2. P.W. Atkins, L.D. Barron, Mol. Phys., 16 (1969) 453-466.
3. L.D. Barron, M.P. Boggard, A.D. Buckingham, Nature, 241 (1973) 113-114.
4. J. Kapitán, V. Baumruk, P. Bouř, JACS, 128 (2006) 2438-2443.
5. V. Profant, M. Šafařík, P. Bouř, V. Baumruk, Spectroscopy, 24 (2010) 213.
The work was supported by the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (grant No. P208/11/0105) and by the Charles University in Prague (projects SVV-2010-261304 and SVV-2011-263304).

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Adding to the mix, France VFR has recently released its rendition of Basel Mulhouse Airport (LFSB) for MSFS, adding to the already existing offerings by FSDreamteam and JustSim.
Basel Mulhouse Airport (LFSB) is an international airport located near the border tripoint between France, Germany, and Switzerland and serves as the primary port of entry to the region. The airport serves the cities of Basel (Switzerland), Mulhouse (France), and Freiburg (Germany) and saw 3.6 million passengers passed through its gates in 2021.
Historically, the project of a joint Swiss-French airport originated in the 1930s, but those plans got postponed due to the outbreak of WWII. It was only in 1946 that talks resumed, and a decision was reached to build a joint international airport on the French side of the border, with France providing the land and the Swiss covering construction costs.
Today, in addition to serving as a hub for easyJet and seeing flights from numerous other passenger carriers take off and land on one of its two runways, the airport also handles freight, with Korean Air Cargo serving Seoul, Qatar Airways Cargo serving Doha and Air Canada Cargo set to commence scheduled operations to Toronto this April.
Renowned French scenery developer France VFR has released its stand-alone rendition of this important European airport for MSFS. In addition to featuring a highly-detailed virtual recreation of the airport, France VFR’s version includes high-resolution ground textures and apron markings, reworked vegetation, realistic night lighting, and accurately sloped runways, to name but a few of the product’s core features.
France VFR’s stand-alone rendition of Basel Mulhouse Airport (LFSB) for MSFS is available via the developer’s simMarket store page and will set you back €8.25 Ex. VAT.
- High resolution ground textures reworked based-on aerial images from IGN
- Detailed ground markings
- Photo-realistic 3D buildings
- Vegetation reworked on the platform and its surroundings
- Realistic night lighting reworked
- Runways profiles (slopes) reworked
- Compatible with our VFR FRANCE product range
- Geo-referenced data for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area
- Development process 100% SDK (System Development Kit) specifications compliant, ensuring maximum compatibility with new releases
- SIA – VAC – IAC – APT – ARRDEP charts provided

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Here’s a question from Christine…
I would love to know your opinions and beliefs.
If a woman is unable to have children even though she wants it very badly, can she still find love?
I ask this, because a woman unable to have children but who wants them would be most attracted to the men who also want to have children.
Is it a life contradiction?
Can love survive this test?
CLICK here to discover the 7 common signs that a woman is perceived as low value in the eyes of men in this special report. (Why is this important? Because men and women perceive value very differently and you don’t want to be making mistakes that would cause quality men to dismiss, abandon or alienate you.)
Can True Love Survive The Test Of Infertility?
Absolutely! The world is full of men who want different things and who are open to different things.
My friend cannot have children. She has been married for 20 years now. Her husband adores her.
Honestly when there is true love the relationship will thrive. So many men in this world do not want children. Children are not necessary to experience true love.
They do not make the relationship better or more enjoyable. Once I thought if I had kids my relationship would be better. But I was wrong. I had kids and my relationship got worse until it dissolved completely.
Trust That True Love IS Out There For You!
Yet unfortunately this is not true with all men. You just have to keep the faith and trust that the right man who truly loves you is out there. (And he always is!)
An old high school friend of mine was told before she married that she would not be able to carry to term due to health issues.
The man she was with married her anyways and knew what was going on.
They were lucky enough to have a good friend who had had 2 healthy successful pregnancies and told them that if she really couldn’t carry, then she would gladly be her surrogate.
If a man loves you he should be able to adopt.
Adopting is a wonderful thing, and the children ARE yours, as long as you raise them right!
A client of mine dated a man for over a year and he broke up with her because she couldn’t have kids. It all depends on the man’s values and rules for his life. You just have to make sure that you discuss each other’s values and rules as soon as possible after meeting!
Also, some men already have kids and don’t want anymore. But I truly believe that if love is strong and real, it should not be an insurmountable problem. There are alternatives such as surrogate, etc.
I feel like the best thing in this situation is honesty about the situation, but also timing at discussing it.
Over to you now. Please share in the comments: what do you think? Do you think it’s possible to find love if you cannot have children?


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Lithgow Library Learning Centre will be commencing a Bi-monthly book club called “Books & Bites” in October discussing books in both traditional and digital formats through the Library’s RB Digital App.
One of life’s pleasures is taking time out of our busy days and escaping with a great book, some conversation & a delicious seasonal platter. Furthermore, there has never been a better time to join a book club with the advent of digital books available in both eBook & eAudio formats, making access to reading more available to everyone.
If you would like to come together with other likeminded people to discuss specially selected titles then come to our information sessions to find out more about “Books & Bites”.
The first information session will be held at Lithgow Library on 12 September 2019 at 12.30 pm, Wallerawang Library on 18 September 2019 at 1:00 pm & Portland Library on 19 September 2019 at 2:00 pm.
Bookings are preferred and can be made by contacting Lithgow Library on 6352 9100.

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The Railway Industry Association (RIA), which represents over 300 rail businesses around the UK, has written an open letter to the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, urging both sides to come together and agree a multi-year funding deal for Transport for London (TfL) as soon as possible.
In the letter, RIA states that the current short-term approach to TfL funding ‘not only impacts services, but it also hits jobs, skills, innovation and investment around the UK’, and calls for a multi-year settlement to support vital upgrades to the capital’s transport network. It also acknowledges the support from the Government and TfL during the last two years, but stresses that funding certainty now will not only help passengers in the future, but provide the best bang for the taxpayers’ buck and give businesses the certainty they need to invest in the necessary skills and capabilities.
This comes just one week before the existing four-month funding deal expires, on Friday 24 June.
Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), commented: “There have been ten stop-gap funding extensions to London’s transport spending in the last two years. Clearly, this is no way to run a transport system, as it harms TfL’s ability to plan for the future, causes real uncertainty for businesses in the supply chain, and results in worse value for money for the taxpayer. As passengers come back to the railways post-Covid, and as London seeks to thrive once again, it is essential its transport network is properly funded for the years ahead.
“So instead of a stop-gap approach, we in the railway industry urge the Government and TfL to now agree a properly funded multi-annual deal to ensure that necessary rail upgrades – for example Piccadilly line signalling or new trains for the Bakerloo line – can go ahead, ultimately for the benefit of passengers.
“Everyone of course recognises the welcome support the Government provided to keep the railways moving during the pandemic, and the current economic challenges we face today. However, this is about planning for a brighter future and upgrading the current network, whether that is improving signalling, procuring new trains or launching major projects, all of which will be needed to meet demand. This investment also helps drive economic growth both in the capital and nationally, with jobs and opportunities in a supply chain which touches every part of the UK.
“The Elizabeth line is a great example of what the industry is capable of and we should rightly celebrate its success. It is now up to the Mayor of London and Transport Secretary to come together and agree that multi-year funding settlement for TfL. With the right investment, London’s rail network can continue to provide clean, affordable and accessible transport to the many millions who live and travel through the capital every day.”
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Companies To Watch: Global Blood Therapeutics
By Wayne Koberstein, Executive Editor, Life Science Leader magazine
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Intertwining science, business, and social missions to make progress against sickle cell disease
Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) is developing new therapeutics for blood disorders, chiefly sickle cell disease (SCD), while also rallying the SCD community to seek and receive treatment. In November 2019, with Oxbryta (voxelotor), the company won the first-ever FDA approval of a significant new drug for treating SCD. Oxbryta earned accelerated approval based on increased hemoglobin, which the disease severely depresses. Oxbryta also appears to reduce pain and lower the incidence of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs). Another product, inclacumab, is in Phase 3 trials for preventing and reducing hospital admissions for VOCs. A third candidate, coded GBT021601, is in early clinical development to deter sickling and destruction of red blood cells (RCBs). Potential therapeutics are in discovery, offering new approaches to SCD. GBT is also exploring new treatments for other blood disorders, such as beta thalassemia.
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Patients and the public - those who use and care about health and wellbeing services - have invaluable knowledge and experience which can help shape and improve local services. That is why patient and public involvement through the People's Voice is fundamental to decision-making across the region.
Through the People's Voice patients, carers, members of the public, support groups and voluntary organisations sign up to receive information about our work and to ensure that they are aware of Service Improvement opportunities that are available to be involved in. They can become members of our specialist groups, attend meetings to share views and personal experiences and be a part of building future local services across the integrated care system.
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Indestrucable: An examination of the male African American experience in modern film and media By Angie C, Brown Sugar
I’m a big consumer of media. Print media, tv, film, public radio, music alladat. So when I get several pieces back to back on a similar topic I can find myself deep in thought about that topic. The current one weighing on my heart and mind is how our black men have been treated in this country. You know, what life is like for THEM in this country. I can love and I can watch them and talk to them all I want but I felt like I was still missing part of the story. Cue “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross” on PBS, the new film 12 Years A Slave, a new media exhibit QuestionBridge: Black Males, and lastly American Promise. I consumed all those pieces in late October and early November. I also spent many days this summer watching every moment of Trayvon’s murder trial. After the trial I found myself examining how this world perceives our brothers and needing answers about how they navigate life and how I can make it better.
If you found yourself looking for similar answers I suggest you checking out these four pieces if you can.
QuestionBridge: Black Males- I volunteer at the Harvey B Gantt Center for African American Art and Culture here in Charlotte. In late October we opened a new exhibit called Question Bridge. I watched the trailer and was smitten. QuestionBridge features brothers and was shot and conceived by brothers. If you’ve ever wondered what they think and how they feel then peep the trailer where you can be a fly on the wall to their brilliance, their frustration, and their passion. From the QB site -> “Question Bridge: Black Males is a transmedia art project that seeks to represent and redefine Black male identity in America. Through video mediated question and answer exchange, diverse members of this “demographic” bridge economic, political, geographic, and generational divisions. – See more at: http://questionbridge.com/#sthash.AA2j0KF8.dpuf “
Many Rivers to Cross- This 6 part documentary series by Dr. Henry Louis Gates airs Tuesday’s on PBS. Skip Gates explores the African American Journey from enslavement to the modern era by focusing on individual accomplishments. He highlights people whose stories have long gone unsung. I’ve watched every episode so far and am just so flippin proud of how our people have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds time and time again. He shares the story of a slave who mimics a ship’s captain to steer the sip to freedom and later goes on to be a politician! Incredible stories of US! Check your local PBS Station for air times plus each hour long segment is available online for the freeeeee http://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/
12 Years A Slave- The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong’o and was produced by Brad Pitt. 12 Years A Slave is based on the true story of Solomon Northup. Northup was a free man of means with a family living in upstate New York who was drugged, kidnapped and sold into slavery. The Fugitive Slave Act made this a common story but Solomon Northup’s return to freedom makes his story unique. I haven’t held back tears then straight BALLED during a movie ever! Powerful, heart wrenching truth. I was unable to move until the credits stopped rolling as i wiped and wiped tears and thought of the strength of our people. The film is still in theaters nationwide and is a must see. http://www.foxsearchlight.com/12yearsaslave/
American Promise: American Promise is a documentary about two African American families navigating the American educational landscape in New York City. The doc focuses on the parents’ choice to enroll the boys into the mostly white independent Dalton school in Manhattan. We watch the boys struggle with acceptance, perception, belonging, and just trying to make it through school and life. Eventually one of the boys leaves the prestigious school for a Brooklyn public school and we watch his life spiral out of control and then rise again like a phoenix. As an educator I watched how teachers, parents, and life itself can make or break these lives we interact with. American Promise is 2 hours of laughs, loss, and lessons. If you raise, love or teach a black boy then this would be worthwhile viewing for you.
So after seeing all of these pieces I’m struck by the strength and faith it takes to live and thrive in this world as a black man. It’s not easy, it’s never been easy, and I doubt if it ever will be easy. But I love the thread of resilience I see in the films and media pieces I highlighted in this article. They make me want to love a black man. They make me want to make art that showcases who they are and why we are blessed to have them in our world. They make me want to nurture the ones I have in my classroom even though at 12 & 13 yrs old they are ridiculous knuckleheads most of the time lol No seriously pray for me, middle school is TOUGH. But I never want to be that teacher that tears them down; I want them to leave my classroom better than they came in.
Brown Sugar is written by Angie C (Andrea Michele) for Fresh Radio. Email interview requests and event coverage requests to firstname.lastname@example.org
I moved to the Charlotte, NC aka The Queen City in May 2013. I haven’t fallen in love with a city this quickly eva! Charlotte has a perfect blend of abstract expression, urban grit and country charm. I gravitated to the Uptown section of the city but soon discovered the Southend and NODA areas as well. It was in NODA that I wandered into dupp&swat! First thing I saw were 90s HipHop CD cases lining the walls ! Then there was art hanging and accessories and clothes for sale from local designers! It was like art heaven exploded and dropped into this spot. When I spoke Davita aka Swat for this piece she told me the space is a glimpse into her mind! Well listen her mind is DOPE! Davita and her brother Dion aka Dupp run the business as it oozes with passion for music, arts and fashion To speak to either of the entrepreneurial siblings is to LOVE them. Each different but clearly cut from the same amazing cloth. My most recent show had our rehearsals in their space amongst the clothes, the art and the essence of hip hop. It was at that moment I knew the Brown Sugar readers needed to meet them and their space.
Brown Sugar- As always in homage to my column’s namesake “When did you fall in love with hip hop?”
Dupp&Swat - I fell in love with Hip Hop fairly late. My two older sisters were always looking at music videos, imitating Salt and Pepa. I would much rather be outside playing sports and riding the bike. I remember walking up the steps and hearing Eric B and Rakim blasting from the television, “make em make em make em clap to this”. Right then, it was a wrap!! Been listening, stealing, borrowing, buying, and supporting Hip Hop ever since.
Brown Sugar- That’s what’s up!!!
Brown Sugar – Your space is called “Dupp and Swat” How did you land on THAT name?
Dupp&Swat - Everyone always asks where the name come from. Pops deserves all the credit as he blessed us with the nicknames. We went through a handful of other names but nothing compared to dupp & swat.
BrownSugar-In the 4 months I’ve been in the QC Dupp & Swat has hosted rap ciphers, theatre rehearsals, wardrobe styling, art shows and more. IM SO HERE FOR THE VARIETY OF EXPRESSION!! What made you decide to use your studio the way you do and what , if any, is your favorite facet of your business?
Dupp&Swat - It is a creative space through and through. There are no boundaries when you are creating, so there are no boundaries at dupp & swat. It is a place where the overlooked, the misunderstood, the famous, the nobodies, and all the in-between can come represent Charlotte; whatever it is they do. Anything with music and art is easily a favorite.
BrownSugar-How is it running a business with family? Dupp&Swat -When we were growing up, we had to take turns washing and drying dishes, we had to take turns cleaning the house, helping with laundry, etc. It’s the same thing just on a larger scale. It’s just an extension of our family duties. The frustrations, the love, the care, and the success; at the end of the day, that is family looking at you on the other side of the table
BrownSugar-What advice would you give for those interested in starting an arts focused business?
Dupp&Swat -Don’t do it because it’s a fad, because it’s in, because you think you’ll get rich. Do it because you love it, because you breathe it, because 20 years from now, you will still be doing it no matter what facet or category the “art” you do fits into.
BrownSugar-What does the future of artistic expression look like here in Charlotte?
Dupp&Swat -Charlotte is blossoming into something that the larger cities will take note of. It’s untapped; it’s raw, and full of talent waiting to be showcased. It would be wise to get your ish together now because it’s going to blow! Charlotte is oozing with creativity.
BrownSugar-What can fans of Dupp and Swat expect for the remainder of 2013 and early 2014?
Dupp&Swat -Movement, movement, movement and more
movement. We have a lot in the works that the city will
embrace. New places, better events, and…. I better stop now,
can’t give too much away.
BrownSugar- Ha! No doubt guess they’ll have to come
through and see!
And that is exactly what I suggest you do, because as much as we try there’s no way to explain dupp&swat unless you EXPERIENCE it in person.
Brown Sugar is written by actress, artist, educator Angie C for Fresh Radio
Email abitofbrownsugar@gmail with story ideas, interview and event requests.
Truth to Power 101:A Brown Sugar interview w/ Jewel Gatling
My 1st voting experience was as a child of 6 or 7 years old in a Brooklyn voting booth, pushing the levers for my elderly grandmother. She was a Panamanian immigrant who became a naturalized citizen. My 1St time pulling the levers for my own vote was a budget vote for the Malverne school district. I walked across the street senior year on my lunch break and voted. I was 18 and had become a registered voter a few weeks prior. Those experiences with my grandmother and as a teen planted the seed that voting was important. It was impressed upon me that as a 1st generation West Indian African American female people had fought and died for my right to vote. I never lost that passion. However, it’s rare to find that passion for voting in others my age and younger. That is until I ran up on the Jewel Gatling, @the_bkc on twitter. This young woman was full of fervor for all things political, social and otherwise. She recently became the chair of the Suffolk arm of the Virginia Young Democrats. As we approach state and elections in a few weeks and next year’s midterm congressional elections, I wanted to talk with Ms. Gatling about so voting and politics. See our conversation below
Brown Sugar - 1st as always “When did you fall in love with hip hop?”
Jewel Gatling- In 1992 A Tribe Called Quest “Scenario” was repeatedly played on my walkman every day as I walked to W.E.Waters Junior High. However I didn’t fall head over heels in love with the culture of Hip Hop until 2years later, in 94 when Biggie dropped Juicy!! I don’t know what it was but I can clearly remember hearing the lyrics over my alarm clock radio and thinking “I GET IT”. From that moment I knew I was part of a culture that I totally understood and more importantly a culture that understood me.
Brown Sugar- Dope! Let’s discuss the scenario of voting. I shared my 1st voting experiences, what were yours?
Jewel Gatling- My mother would ALWAYS take me with her to vote. I can remember going as a kindergartener, strolling right on into the voting booth and would stand with her as she cast her vote. Afterwards we would go out to eat with my Grandparents. Voting was an event in my household, a day to be celebrated. I was taught at a very early age that voting was my duty as an American Citizen.
Brown Sugar- Can you share a personal voting story that sticks out to you with the readers?
Jewel Gatling- November 2012, Election Night. I’m in the ballroom of the Downtown Suffolk Hilton with the volunteers that for a 5 month+ period had become family. Constantly refreshing my browser I saw that the city of Suffolk was going to go for President Obama. We did it, WE DID THIS. Late nights, early mornings, numerous “stop calling me…CLICK” phone conversations were all justified by the re-elections of President Obama.
Brown Sugar- So you’re chair of the Suffolk Young Democrats. How did you become involved with the Suffolk branch of the Virginia Young Democrats?
Jewel Gatling- After volunteering with Organizing for America (OFA) we were encouraged to stay involved with our local political organizations. It was also during my OFA days that I realized, hey, I’m digging this stuff called politics and the whole “you can make a difference” is actually true…go figure!!! While attending my first Suffolk Democratic Committee meeting I connected with a former OFA volunteer, James McCollum who wanted to start the first chapter of the Young Democrats in Suffolk. He saw a need for young adults in our city to become active, enlightened and then encouraged to participate in local politics and civic action.
Brown Sugar- You talked about young people, why should millennials vote in local & state elections?
Jewel Gatling- I think I stole this from twitter, but it is the truth: “You may not be into politics, but politics are into you”. Student Loans, Interest Rates, Jobs, Working Wages, Equality, Healthcare, these aren’t just talking points for television pundits, but these are real life issues that affect young adults, whether you like it or not. I have a real problem with just allowing someone to making decisions that will impact my life without my voice being heard on the matter. When you fail to vote you do just that, you remain silent and that silence then becomes an all access pass for those who are suppose to represent you to do whatever they want, whether its beneficial to you or not. When you don’t vote, you are forfeiting your right to be heard; you invalidate your importance in decisions that are being made for you by others.
Brown Sugar- YESSSSS MAAM! I’m here for all of that. *okay goes back to being a professional*
Brown Sugar- What issues stand out to you in Virginia as well as in the rest of the nation?
Jewel Gatling- I’m concerned that the importance of the decision made by SCOTUS regarding the Voting Rights Act earlier this year has been lost in the shuffle of our day to day controversies. Days after SCOTUS told the minorities “you’re fine, you don’t need us anymore” states like TX, NC and VA made a mad dash to changing voting laws that would oppress the minority voter for no other means then unfairly controlling the outcome of elections. Congress must work together (ok I giggled while typing that) to come up with new verbiage that will protect the rights of minorities from those who go out of their way to deny our right to vote. Those laws are used to suppress the votes of minorities because THEY know our vote DOES matter!
Brown Sugar- Any aspirations to become an elected official?
Jewel Gatling- NO….next question LOL
Brown Sugar- Please note that after this interview Ms. Gatling was spotted on social media rocking a dope sweater about women being in politics. *Brown sugar side eye* We have posted the proof with this article and will refer to this interview WHEN she runs! lol
Brown Sugar- Also on social media Lupe Fiasco & other conscious folks have spoken out about not voting for a variety of reasons. Why shouldn’t we listen to them?
Jewel Gatling- I agree that there is a need for social and civic action beyond the voting booth. However, when I hear the “Lupes” of the world proclaim that voting is a waste or voting does not matter, I think to myself, they have no idea that they are helping the Oppressor. Lupe to me is a pawn, knowingly or not, used by those who wish to control the vote, control my community, and control my race. His rants are targeted to young people and that is really upsetting. You would think it was common knowledge that anything someone is willing to kill for must be important. People were killed because they wanted to vote. Let’s not forget that the Ku Klux Klan wasn’t started to just scare Blacks, it was started to scare Blacks away from VOTING. Lupe’s discouragement of the positive act of voting is both disappointing and hurtful especially to minorities who have been systematically disenfranchised for centuries.
Brown Sugar- Welp! And there you have it folks. Jewel Gatling speaks truth to power daily, on and off line. I’ve included her contact info below and I hope that her passionate words serve to inspire those of us in our 20s and 30s to GET INVOLVED.
If you want to get involved or get more info on Young Dems in your area here is Jewel Gatling’s Contact Info- Chair, Suffolk, Virginia Young Democrats
Twitter: @SuffolkYD Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/suffolkyoungdemocrats
General Voter Info – http://www.canivote.org/
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The stock decreased 0.31% or $0.048 during the last trading session, reaching $15.632. About 37,965 shares traded. First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund (FFA) has risen 19.38% since March 13, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 2.68% the S&P500.
The stock of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 2.18% or $1.425 during the last trading session, reaching $66.675. About 163,743 shares traded. Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) has risen 37.12% since March 13, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 20.42% the S&P500.The move comes after 6 months positive chart setup for the $1.70B company. It was reported on Mar, 13 by Barchart.com. We have $72.01 PT which if reached, will make NASDAQ:PATK worth $135.84 million more.
Arete Wealth Advisors Llc holds 0.97% of its portfolio in First Trust Enhanced Equity Income Fund for 161,808 shares. North Star Investment Management Corp. owns 305,869 shares or 0.58% of their US portfolio. Moreover, Blue Bell Private Wealth Management Llc has 0.36% invested in the company for 50,720 shares. The Virginia-based Shaker Financial Services Llc has invested 0.34% in the stock. Karpus Management Inc., a New York-based fund reported 402,683 shares.
Among 6 analysts covering Patrick Industries (NASDAQ:PATK), 5 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 1 Hold. Therefore 83% are positive. Patrick Industries has $93 highest and $66.0 lowest target. $75.50’s average target is 13.24% above currents $66.675 stock price. Patrick Industries had 10 analyst reports since March 31, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. Bank of America maintained the shares of PATK in report on Tuesday, October 24 with “Buy” rating. The company was initiated on Thursday, June 16 by Sidoti. The company was maintained on Wednesday, January 24 by Bank of America. The stock of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) earned “Neutral” rating by CL King on Thursday, March 31. Robert W. Baird maintained the shares of PATK in report on Thursday, February 15 with “Buy” rating. The stock of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) earned “Hold” rating by Wells Fargo on Thursday, December 14. The company was maintained on Wednesday, August 30 by Robert W. Baird. The rating was upgraded by CL King on Wednesday, August 17 to “Buy”. The firm earned “Buy” rating on Friday, December 22 by Robert W. Baird.
Since September 18, 2017, it had 2 insider buys, and 12 sales for $11.83 million activity. NEMETH ANDY L sold $255,660 worth of stock or 3,000 shares. Shares for $1.40 million were sold by Cleveland Todd M. GENDELL JEFFREY L ET AL also sold $2.24M worth of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) shares. $65,800 worth of stock was sold by Forbes John A on Thursday, December 14. On Wednesday, December 13 Kitson Michael A sold $172,370 worth of Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) or 2,584 shares. Another trade for 1,272 shares valued at $79,460 was made by WELCH M SCOTT on Wednesday, February 21. Shares for $770,000 were sold by HASSLER PAUL E.
Patrick Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes building products and materials for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, and industrial markets in the United States and Canada. The company has market cap of $1.70 billion. The Company’s Manufacturing segment makes and fabricates decorative vinyl and paper laminated panels; fabricated aluminum products; wrapped vinyl, paper, and hardwood profile moldings; solid surface, granite, and quartz countertops; cabinet doors and components; hardwood furniture; fiberglass bath and shower surrounds and fixtures; fiberglass marine helms; fiberglass and plastic component products; slide-out trim and fascia; interior passage doors; RV paintings; softwoods lumber; simulated wood and stone products; slotwall panels and components; and others. It has a 19.16 P/E ratio. It also offers custom fabrication, edge-banding, drilling, boring, and cut-to-size services.
Analysts await Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) to report earnings on April, 26. They expect $0.92 earnings per share, up 22.67% or $0.17 from last year’s $0.75 per share. PATK’s profit will be $23.43 million for 18.12 P/E if the $0.92 EPS becomes a reality. After $0.87 actual earnings per share reported by Patrick Industries, Inc. for the previous quarter, Wall Street now forecasts 5.75% EPS growth.
Investors sentiment increased to 7.26 in Q3 2017. Its up 6.23, from 1.03 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 10 investors sold Patrick Industries, Inc. shares while 62 reduced holdings. 21 funds opened positions while 53 raised stakes. 14.87 million shares or 0.36% less from 14.92 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported. Vanguard Gp holds 0% of its portfolio in Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) for 857,083 shares. Venator Capital Management Ltd owns 26,859 shares. Ameritas Invest Partners accumulated 0% or 1,421 shares. California Pub Employees Retirement, California-based fund reported 34,103 shares. Rk Capital Limited Co has 0.17% invested in Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK) for 8,731 shares. Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale holds 0% or 1,018 shares. Eqis Capital Mgmt holds 2,971 shares or 0.01% of its portfolio. First Tru Advisors Limited Partnership stated it has 22,468 shares. Wells Fargo Mn invested in 0% or 86,783 shares. Victory Capital Mgmt has 0.03% invested in Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK). Oberweis Asset has 81,250 shares. Alliancebernstein L P stated it has 18,550 shares. Barclays Public Limited Com reported 738 shares. The New Jersey-based New Jersey Better Educational Savings Trust has invested 0.5% in Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK). Piedmont Advsrs Limited reported 0.01% of its portfolio in Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK).


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Rulings issued Friday by the Supreme Court of Canada to permit self-induced extreme intoxication as a legal defence in assault cases will allow a new trial to proceed for a Peterborough, Ont., man previously convicted of the murder of his father, while also upholding an acquittal of a Whitby, Ont., man who attacked his mother.
On Friday morning, Canada’s top court upheld the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decisions last summer for both Thomas Chan of Peterborough and David Sullivan of Whitby.
The separate cases saw both men argue that drugs had left them in a state of mind known as “automatism” in which they were so intoxicated or impaired they lost complete control of themselves. The state of mind is different from being drunk or high, it is a temporary psychosis.
As Global’s Jessica Nyznik reports, in both trials, the defence argued Section 33.1 of the Criminal Code violated their clients’ Charter rights since the section prevented a person from using the non-mental disorder automatism as a defence for crimes.
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The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and the theme set for this year by the World Federation for Mental Health is “Mental Health in an Unequal World”.
We at peoplewise have been working for over 20 years to identify what helps people thrive, not just survive, when faced with adversity and challenge. The inequalities in the world, whether to do with wealth, race and ethnicity, gender identity, respect for human rights or simply access to support certainly qualify as adversity and challenge we all have to deal with.
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With so many questions about Gender Dysphoria and affirmative treatment approach, Paul Turton explores the issue with Dr Philip Morris president of the National Association of Practicing Psychiatrists.
- NAPP Update October 2022
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Parking fee waved in downtown Auburn this week
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The City of Auburn has announced downtown surface parking will be free August 9 - 13 as this week is a break between Auburn University’s summer and fall semesters.
The city says free on-street parking will be available throughout downtown and surrounding the ground floor of the Auburn Municipal Parking Deck and in the Gay Street Parking Deck.
The free parking offering only applies to surface parking throughout downtown Auburn. Parking in the Wright Street Parking Deck will remain $1 per hour up to $15 per day.
View the city’s map of downtown parking here.
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The South African State is overburdened. It needs constructive private sector partnerships to cope. If not properly managed, the burden could impose a risk to democracy. Increase in unemployment, poverty, inequality and expanding demand for basic services are weighing heavily on the state.
Private sector innovation can help government lessen the burden of the state and help it to perform its functions better. A less burnt out, capable and efficient state is in the interest of all South Africans.


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Gardeners have developed many ways in which to use plants to help outwit pests, attract pollinating insects and enrich the soil in the vegetable garden.
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One of the best-known plants to combine with vegetable crops is the French marigold (Tagetes). The strong scent of its vividly colored flowers is thought to mask the smell of surrounding crops so that pests cannot detect them. Many gardeners find it effective outdoors and also in the greenhouse.
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QIMR researchers have helped find new evidence that links faster ‘biological’ ageing to the risk of developing several age-related diseases―including heart disease, multiple sclerosis and various cancers.
Dr Dale Nyholt, from QIMR’s Neurogenetics laboratory, said the international study of more than 48,000 people studied a feature of our chromosomes called telomeres, which wear down at varying speeds.
“These are really exciting findings, which open the possibility that manipulating telomere length could have health benefits,” Dr Nyholt said.
Telomeres sit on the end of our chromosomes―the strands of DNA stored in the nucleus of cells. Telomeres shorten each time a cell divides to make new cells, until they reach a critical short length and the cells enter an inactive state and die. So telomeres shorten as an individual gets older. But individuals are born with different telomere lengths and the rate at which they subsequently shorten can also vary. The speed with which telomeres wear down is a measure of ‘biological ageing’.
“Although heart disease and cancers are more common as one gets older, not everyone gets them, and some people get them at an earlier age. We suspected that these diseases may in part be related to some people “biologically” ageing more quickly than others,” Dr Nyholt said.
The research team measured people’s telomere lengths, looked at their DNA and identified seven genetic variants that were associated with telomere length. They then determined that those variants were also linked to several types of cancers, including colorectal cancer, as well as diseases like multiple sclerosis and coeliac disease.
The team also found that the seven variants were associated with risk of coronary artery disease which can lead to heart attacks.
“This research strongly suggests that biological ageing plays an important role in causing coronary artery disease, the most common cause of death in the world. This provides a new way of looking at the disease and at least partly explains why some patients develop it early and others don’t develop it at all even if they carry other risk factors.”
The study, led by the University of Leicester, UK, involved scientists from 14 organisations across eight countries, working as part of the European ENGAGE Consortium (http://www.euengage.org/). It is published in Nature Genetics and available at http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/vaop/ncurrent/index.html


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TVShowsOnDVD has a press release detailing the October 9th release of the Stargate SG-1 Complete Series DVDs:
It was an intersting plot device, with the time dilation field, to allow Carter and Jackson sufficient time to decifer the gifts from the Asgard, and for the crew to work out their relationships. It was an interesting way to progress the show relationships further without having another season. But, 50 years, wow!
Claudia Black, as Vala, gave an excellent performance in this one. When Vala was first added to show, I did not like her at all. This season, she has been the best part of the show. Even though at times, Vala was the cheeziest part of the show, she has really become a great characater.


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A WOMAN who had never been to a musical before had no idea they were quite so awful, she has admitted.
A TV crime drama that started off promisingly is now just f**king with viewers for kicks, it has emerged.
BREXIT is currently in the part of the film where nothing will happen for a while so it will all be put together as a montage set to music, it has been confirmed.
SEVERAL middle-aged friends are regretting buying tickets to a festival this summer.
A MAN has decided to stop hiding his true musical orientation and tell everyone he likes Sting.
A WOMAN who calls herself ‘a big fan’ of classical music only knows the Game of Thrones theme tune, it has emerged.
CHILDREN have demanded to know why television programmes aimed at them are all incredibly weird.
MARVEL comics is to introduce a diverse storyline where the same old shit doesn't happen.


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North Korea hails 'miracle' rocket engine test
North Korea says it successfully tested a new high-thrust engine, which leader Kim Jong Un called "a new birth" of the country's rocket industry.


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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Since Maryland started its reopening process months ago, Montgomery County has been hesitant to follow Governor Larry Hogan’s (R-Md.) guidelines.
On Tuesday, Gov. Hogan told Marylanders that all businesses could reopen this Friday, including movie theaters and entertainment venues, with restrictions in place.
When asked about moving into Phase Three of reopening along with the rest of Maryland, Montgomery County officials again praised the results of their slower approach to reopening. Recently, the county’s test positivity rate has remained lower than that of the state as a whole.
Montgomery County is home to over 1.1 million residents and currently has a positivity rate of 2.72 percent. The statewide rate currently sits at 3.36 percent.
“It didn’t happen by us doing what everybody else did. It happened by us setting a deliberate path to be as careful as possible. Our numbers got where they did by being careful. We’re going to continue to be careful because I don’t want these numbers going back up,” said County Executive Marc Elrich.
Elrich says he feels the state is making decisions based on the “desire to re-open businesses” and not in the interest of public health.
“I understand the desire to reopen businesses. I would love to have the tax revenue. But, I don’t want the tax revenue if the price to pay is more sick people and more fatalities in our community,” he said during a press briefing Wednesday.
As of right now, no official guidance from Montgomery County has been issued in regards to the Governor’s announcement. Local officials say they will be meeting throughout the week and hope to provide residents with clear guidelines by the weekend.
“Our intention is to provide full comments for our local residents based upon the governor’s guidelines and provide some distinction within which activities will be permitted in Montgomery County and those that won’t,” said Dr. Travis Gayles, the county’s Chief Health Officer.


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L-R: Finance Manager, CoolWazobiaInfoFM, Akinlose Ezekiel; Business Executive, Lagos Victoria Region, Sterling Bank, Remi Oyinloye; Chief Executive Officer, CoolWazobiaInfoFM, Serge Noujain; Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank, Mr. Henry Bassey and Branch Manager, Adetokunbo Ademola 1, Folashade Famuyiwa , during Sterling Bank’s courtesy visit to CoolWazobiaInfoFM on Friday in Lagos.
Air Vice Marshall Clement Agada Ogbeche, Presenting A Prototype Trainer Aircraft Known As “Super Mushshak” To The Honourable Minister Of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, In Abuja On Thursday
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