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MIDWAY - The tiny white building doesn't look like much from the outside.
But once a visitor passes through its humble doors, there is a world of displays outlining the contributions made by African Americans who settled in coastal Georgia.
Inside, a visitor can learn how the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. organized plans to integrate the city of Birmingham. Or view display cases filled with 19th century farm tools. And even conduct research thanks to books and computer databases filled with historical information.
The building has become what Bill Austin and the board of directors of the Dorchester Academy dreamed it would be when it opened its doors last June.
Midway's Dorchester Museum is a place where visitors can learn about the academy that served as one of the only schools in the area to educate newly freed slaves, and the contributions African Americans have made.
There are even report cards from former students on display along with common household items, such as corn grinders.
Deborah Robinson, the museum curator, recalled how one former academy student visited to see if her school records were still available.
Lucille Golden Morton, 92, came in to visit the museum with her daughter.
"When I checked, we had copies of her records which just thrilled her," Robinson said. "She had her daughter take a picture of her with the documents."
In less than a year, the museum is exceeding Austin's expectations.
For the past three years, Austin has worked on the academy, funding it with grants as well as the annual "Walk to Dorchester" fund-raiser each June.
"I think it's doing very well for the length of time it's been open, considering the fact we have not really advertised," he said. "We average about 50 to 60 visitors a month."
The museum is currently being supported by donations from visitors from as far away as California, and as near as Savannah.
Austin is also banking on proceeds from $240,000 generated by a Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax to help support historical sites throughout the county.
The museum has received a grant from the city of Flemington to pave a self-guided trail that illustrates the history of the academy.
Austin hopes to eventually restore the main building, which sits behind the museum, to its glory days. The top priority: restoration of the rooms King stayed in during his Birmingham meeting.
"We would like to restore it with the furniture from the era and make it look just the way it was when he visited the academy," Austin said. "Of course that is later down the road."


text: Public health spending is important for managing increases in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. Although previous studies suggest that a beneficial link exists between public health spending and changes in STD rates, there have been no systematic reviews synthesizing existing evidence regarding the association for STDs at the population level. The objective of this study was to synthesize evidence from studies that assessed the associations between general and STD-specific public health spending and STD rates. We conducted a systematic review using Ovid-Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and EconLit for relevant studies that examined the association between public health spending and gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and chancroid rates following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A total of 5 articles (2 regarding general public health spending and 3 regarding STD-specific public health spending) met our inclusion criteria. There was a significant decrease in gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and chancroid rates associated with increased public health spending. We also found that STD-specific public health spending has a greater effect on STD rates compared with general public health spending. Our review provides evidence that increases in general and STD-specific public health spending are associated with a reduction of STD rates. Such research regarding estimates of the impact of STD prevention spending can help policy makers identify priority funding areas and inform health resource allocation decisions.

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The State Office Of Administrative Hearings Renders a Decision Regarding the Post Oak Clean Green Application and Draft Permit
Post Oak Clean Green can move forward with their application and draft permit for a Type I Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill to be located in Guadalupe County, Texas. Cook-Joyce, Inc. (CJI) received this news about our client, Post Oak Clean Green, on Friday, September 23, 2016 from the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).
In January 2016, a contested case hearing was held by SOAH to review the Post Oak Clean Green application and draft permit. The Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Executive Director supported issuance of the permit while numerous other parties opposed the landfill application and draft permit.
In its Proposal For Decision, SOAH recommended TCEQ approve the Post Oak Clean Green Landfill application which potentially enables them to receive a permit to operate the Type I MSW facility. SOAH also prepared a Proposed Order to address some deficiencies that may be overcome by recommend permit conditions. Both the draft permit and the Proposed Order will be considered by the TCEQ Commissioners at an upcoming TCEQ Commissioners’ Agenda Meeting.
CJI has been working with Post Oak Clean Green for the past four years to help secure a Type I MSW Landfill permit. CJI revised the original MSW landfill application that was submitted to the TCEQ and assisted with the subsequent responses to the Technical Notice of Deficiency (TNOD) letters from the agency. CJI also provided technical expert witness testimony at the administrative hearing on the permit application and draft permit, held earlier in 2016 by SOAH.
A copy of the final application, draft permit and the SOAH decision and proposed order can be found on our Permits Page or by clicking here.


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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Trinity humbles No. 1 Bolles with big win
The Celtics take a 35-0 lead into the fourth quarter.
Published: Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, November 27, 2010 at 12:51 a.m.
The hunters became the hunted Friday night in Ocala.
Class 2B state semifinals next Friday
Trinity Catholic at Pensacola Catholic
Second-ranked Trinity Catholic hammered undefeated and No. 1-ranked Jacksonville Bolles in the Class 2B region final, 35-21, in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicated.
The Celtics took a 35-0 lead into the fourth quarter, hung a running clock on the two-time defending state champs, then withstood some sloppy play late to advance to next week’s state semifinal game at Pensacola Catholic, which knocked off Taylor County 14-7 in the Panhandle.
Third-year head coach John Brantley advances to his second state semifinal game and ran his personal record to 20-1 at Celtic Field, where Trinity hasn’t lost a playoff game since 2004.
But even he was surprised by the total domination of Bolles over the first three-plus quarters.
“You don’t ever come into a game thinking you’re going to dominate a class program like Bolles,” Brantley said. “But our kids came ready to play, and they’ve done that all year. I didn’t know how they’d react playing the No. 1 team in the state, but it was a huge advantage to play (in Ocala), and it showed.
“We came out and played great and felt like we controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. When you do that against Bolles, you’ve got a chance. This is a great win for our program.”
The Celtic defense completely overwhelmed the Bulldogs, who came in with a 15-game win streak dating back to last year’s 44-37 loss to 2A No. 1 Cocoa.
Trinity (12-0) registered nine tackles for loss, including four sacks, picked off two passes, recovered a fumble and forced three turnover on downs.
Marquel Holmes was the statistical star, registering a pair of sacks and returning an interception 18 yards for a touchdown.
But the junior was quick to heap praise on his coaches and teammates after the win.
“The effort tonight came from our practices all week,” Holmes said. “Without the coaches, we wouldn’t be here, so I want to give all the thanks to them.
“We’re a unit. Anybody can make a play. We call it ‘1-11’ and tonight all 11 got their jobs done.”
Jeremiaha Gates opened the scoring with a 1-yard plunge midway through the first quarter on his way to a game-high 124 rushing yards and two scores.
University of Florida commit Chris Johnson barrelled in from a yard out late in the second quarter to give the Celtics a two-score lead.
Bolles (11-1), out of its comfort zone, decided to roll the dice with a minute left in the half. Quarterback Austin Kennedy, who normally navigates the Bulldogs’ run-oriented Wing-T, tried to force a pass on 3rd and 10. Holmes, who had dropped into coverage, snapped the pass out of the air and cruised into the end zone for the 21-0 halftime lead.
The defense immediately forced a turnover on downs to open the second half when a frustrated Bolles tried a fake punt on 4th and 11.
Gates quickly ripped off four consecutive runs, capping it off with a seven-yard touchdown.
On the ensuing possession, Lorenzo Washington stuffed Bolles fullback DJ Stewart for no gain on 4th and 2, and the Celtics quickly converted another score on a Demonta Blunt 1-yard run.
A Celtic fumble on its own two after yet another defensive stop, gave the Bulldogs their first points.
An onside kick and a interception return late provided the other two scores for Bolles, but the game had long been decided.
“Our defense has played well all year,” Brantley said. “Our offense gave them those last two touchdowns. For us to win it all, (the defense) is going to have to play great the rest of the way. If they keep playing the way they’re playing now — we’ve got a shot.”
Wide receiver David Thomas caught four of quarterback Joe Little’s five completions for 80 yards, giving him 52 catches for 1,072 yards on the season.
The senior believes the Celtics’ best offensive game is still out there. He’s hoping maybe they can put it together next Friday night in Pensacola.
“I feel like (the offense) has matured a lot since the beginning of the season,” Thomas said. “We’re starting to hit our pace. We’ve got a lot of weapons and we spread the ball around. There’s no telling how far we can go.
“It feels like we just climbed a big mountain tonight. Now hopefully we can come out with a win next week and get to the state (title) game.”
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I was both pleasantly surprised, and super intimidated, when I opened the pattern envelope. Surprised because, since you buy exactly the size you need, there is no pattern cutting...YAY! That has always been one of my least favorite parts, because I inevitably tear the delicate paper of the pattern pieces. The part that intimidated me was the single sheet of instructions...not only that, but it was only one side of the sheet! They were relying on the fact that most women knew something about sewing clothing in the 1940s.
I decided that since I was just doing a dry run of the pattern, I would not waste fabric doing more than necessary. I only cut out one sleeve and only cut the skirt pieces down about 12 inches from the waist, enough to do the waistline, while just checking the length with the paper pieces.
This is what I ended up with...and am I ever glad I decided to do it! No part of the pattern was difficult, but some parts were a little confusing the way they were worded in the directions (or lack-there-of). Now I feel much more confident to cut it out of the fashion fabric.
You will get to see the finished product soon. Currently it is still in pieces on my ironing board, but since it must be finished for the Annual Lobster Dinner at the Litchfield Museum on Saturday, I better get to sewing!
Have you finally tackled a project you've put off all summer?

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Okay, I love this, off to Michael's I go for giant peonies and such...I'm making my own pillbox fascinator flower monstrosity.
Diner en Blanc 2014 Philadelphia!
Spring racing millinery inspiration
Yellow floral fascinator hat #Fascinator #Pill box # Netting
Vintage 40s Navy Blue Floral Fascinator Hat by LotusvintageNY
Lotus Vintage on Etsy
In the mood for something fabulous and a little frothy? Take a gander at these gorgeous pieces from London-based Etsy shop Unusual Fascinators. They have all
Crowns, Tiaras and Weird Hats
Floral Hair Comb. Floral Fascinator. Vintage. Wedding Party Haircomb. Bridal Accessory. Holiday Party Accessory. Bridesmaid Accessory
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1950s hat . 50s navy blue velvet floral by coralvintage, #millinery #judithm #hats
Red floral fascinator
Ultra Violet Monarch Butterfly Crown by DelfinaCrowns on Etsy
1950s hat #millinery #judithm #hats My "precious" hat is very similar in style and color, but the flowers are smaller
Oh So Fancy - 1950s hats

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After several years work, Sivakatirswami has completed the new book of 73-Natchintanai. All songs contain an easy to follow transliteration for those whose first language is not Tamil, along with a literal translation. Rishi Thondunathan is on pilgrimage to Kauai. He was instrumental in proof-reading the book.
He and swami discussed the next phase of a long term project to move the songs forward to the next generation. Completion of this book was phase 1, phase 2 will be promotion, phase 3 will be to document the melodies and put these into notation form, phase 4 will be to make English and other language lyrical versions. Thondunathan made the good suggestion that the best channel to make Natchintanai popular will be through the existing music and dance teachers and their classes. Fans of Yogaswami’s songs, stay tuned for the official release of this first edition in the weeks ahead. The first version is only 50 copies, hand printed and bound here at the Aadheenam and is expected to sell out almost immediately.
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The blessings of Lord Murugan awaken wisdom which resides in his chakra. "Pray to Lord Murugan to unravel the great mysteries of the universe." When we get emotional we lose touch with our wisdom. Murugan inspires penance to soften karmas and purify the mind, chitta-shuddhi. If you do kavadi in the right spirit, to get the full blessing, have in mind specific misdeeds, apologize to the deity, learn from it, promise to do your best. Visions are still happening. Feeling the energy of the deity is stronger during festivals such as Skanda Shashti.

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text: 4.3 out of 5 stars! Finally a novel all about Cam and his love, Lilith. I was wondering if there was ever going to be a story about Cam and here it is! This novel showed us the good side of Cam. With perspective views from both Cam and Lilith this was definitely worth reading especially for fans of the series.

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Wife of Enugu State governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, on Wednesday, donated artificial arms and limbs to 80 amputees in Enugu.
Ugwuanyi, who made the donation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, said that the gesture would “help the recipients to live normal lives”.
She advised the recipients against street begging, pointing out that they were “as normal as other human beings, with the artificial arms and limbs”.
Ugwuanyi urged the recipients to seek self-employments skills as there were no enough white collar jobs in Nigeria.
“If you become self-employed, you will reduce poverty in your families,” she said.
Ugwuanyi promised to mobilise better packages that would support the amputees to improve their living standards, and cautioned them feeling disadvantaged in any way.
In a remark, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Sam Ngwu, commended Ugwuanyi for her support to the needy, and expressed the ministry readiness to support her efforts toward a better life for the less privilege.
Ngwu, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Sylvester Ugwuabgo, particularly thanked Ugwuanyi for reaching out to the rural dwellers in the area of healthcare.
Mrs. Joy Ani, one of the recipients, thanked the governor’s wife for the gesture, saying that she was feeling and looking normal.
“I feel as normal as everyone in my community; I feel well encouraged to be self-employed and will use whatever is offered to me wisely,” Ani said (NAN)

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Mentoring Camp for Young Men
Fri, Jun 16, 2017, 7:00 AM – Sun, Jun 18, 2017, 2:30 PM EDT
Let's Make It Happen Together, Inc. (LMIHT) will kick-off 2nd annual Mentoring Camp for Young Men from June 16-18, 2017. The design and intent of the camp is to provide 200 young men of Cumberland County an opportunity to enhance their social skills, increase their exposure to the natural environment, learn about proper nutrition and wellness and discover life skills through the mentorship of outstanding men in the community. The mentoring camp will have an open registration for young men ranging from 10 to 18 years of age. LMIHT feels this is a critical age to obtain the attention of males to guide them towards being productive individuals and citizens. It is important to provide them with role models and mentors on how they can navigate through daily life. The mentoring camp will provide a platform for the participants to ask questions and share their thoughts.
The camp will be held at Camp Rockfish located in Parkton, NC. Camp Rockfish is equipped to provide housing, organized activities and trained counselors for the participants. The campers will stay in cabins for two nights. During each day, there will be planned activities that will teach the campers life and survivor skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and social interactions centered on outdoor and physical activity. The campers will be divided into small groups as appropriate to maximize learning and sharing. The trained counselors at Rockfish Camp will lead many of the discussions and also train volunteers prior to the camp being held. LMIHT will provide volunteers and motivational/key note speakers daily. The motivational/key note speakers will provide their personal experiences to include challenges and successes. The objective is to encourage the young men to think, act and do.
This event is tax dedictuble.


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Personnel changes: who was dismissed and who was appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers
On June 16th, at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, they have agreed, in particular, on dismissals and appointments of personnel in the infrastructure sector.
The main thing on the agenda is the appointment of a new Head of the State Service of Maritime and River Transport (Maritime Administration) after Andrey Glazkov’s announcement of his resignation from this post.
So, the Cabinet of Ministers announced the loss of the force of the order on the temporary assignment of the duties of the Head of the Maritime Administration to Andrey Glazkov, and also approved the vacant position of Aleksey Aleksandrovich Gerashchenko (Deputy Director of the Department of State Control and Safety of Navigation of the Maritime Administration).
Also, the Cabinet of Ministers has dismissed Kirill Alekseevich Khomyakov from his duties as Head of the State Agency for Infrastructure Projects of Ukraine.
Andrey Aleksandrovich Pochtarev has been named the winner of the contest for the position of State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure.
In addition, the Cabinet of Ministers agreed on the appointment of Yuriy Nikolayevich Lytvyn as acting Director of the state enterprise of waterways “Ukrvodshlyah” (at the proposal of the Ministry of Infrastructure).


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Some entrepreneurs and prospective founders see registration as an unnecessary ceremony that they would rather skip if they had a way. Some even carry on with their businesses without registration for some time. Others register without being aware of what value such registration brings to their business. This article – 7 Reasons You Should Register Your Business Now – will attempt to highlight some of the benefits that registration of a business will afford founders/promoters.
7. Legitimacy – The law requires every business to be registered within 28 days of commencement of operations. Failure to do so is an offence and appropriate sanctions will be applied to offenders as ignorance of the law does not excuse anyone. You may think that the long arm of the law is far from you until the day you get a visit from the regulatory authorities. It’s always safer to be on the right side of the law.
There are some exceptions provided by the law when a business may not need to be registered. Therefore any business that falls under the exceptions will not be in breach of the law. A business is exempted from registration if the business –
- In the case of a firm/partnership, bears only the true forenames and surnames of all the partners; e.g. Chinedu Ibe, Herbert Odu, & Philip Ene
- In the case of an individual, bears the true forenames and surname of that individual for example, Juliet Ineba Barango; and
- In the case of a corporation, the name consists of the corporate name with an addition e.g. Red Grapes Ltd & Sons.
Apart from the fact that it is illegal to operate a business without registration, (where the above exceptions do not apply) there are other benefits of registration of a business.
6. Reputation/recognition/distinction – It is easier for people to deal with registered entities for the purpose of business than individuals. Usually people who are interested in dealing with a particular corporate entity have the opportunity to conduct due diligence from the regulatory authorities as to the nature of the entity they want to deal with. Creditors, customers, suppliers and financiers are some of the categories of people for whom registration of a business would provide some form of security. Furthermore, when a business is registered, the registration protects the name of such business so that no other business is allowed to use the same name as far as the jurisdiction of registration is concerned.
5. Succession and structure – A registered business is more likely to outlive the founder especially if it is registered as a company. Registration of a business also helps to lay a foundation for a proper structure in terms of management, accounting, etc.
4. Bank account – A business must be registered before a corporate bank account can be opened for that business. The advantage of having a corporate bank account is separation of business funds from personal funds which is fundamental for any business owner that seeks to make progress with the business venture.
3. Financing – Businesses will need financing at different stages of their growth in form of grants, loans, investments etc. Financiers will always prefer more established and duly registered entities especially for small or start-up businesses. They would want to see some form of structure in place of which registration is crucial foundation.
2. Contract bids – Registration is usually an important eligibility criterion for contract bids in most public and private institutions. There are several other criteria such as up-to-date annual and tax returns but these cannot even be achieved without first having the business registered.
1. Value Added Services – As Micro, small and medium enterprises gain more recognition due to their contribution to economies of countries, there are many organisations that now offer services to this category of corporate entities which may not be readily available to individuals. For e.g financial institutions like Diamond Bank and Heritage Bank have initiated SME clinics aimed at providing support and adding value to corporate entities that are at their foundational stages.
Despite these benefits, it is imperative to note that there are also responsibilities attached to registration and this includes tax liabilities, as well as other post-registration requirements such as filing of annual returns, appointment of company secretary (for companies) and updating the business records at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Okay, I’m sure you agree now that it’s worth it after all to register your business or do you still think otherwise? Let’s discuss in the comments section.
*Please note that adequate professional guidance should be sought as this article does not constitute legal advice and is solely for enlightenment purposes.

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April 2015 Letter
Easter… A sad story – with a happy ending (Luke 22-24).
It’s not often that we can say that about things that happen in life. Most people think that it’s only in films where tragic situations turn into something good, where sad stories have happy endings. Real life doesn’t work like that.
And to a certain extent I agree – life here on earth very seldom reflect a boy-meets-girl and they lived happily ever after scenario. Life can sometimes be really hard. Sometimes we plan things and dream about things, and then it just doesn’t work out. Sometimes we are really happy, and then suddenly something happens that changes the course of our lives completely – like getting made redundant, or receiving a letter from the NHS saying that your test results didn’t come back clear, or losing somebody you love.
And very recently that happened to all of us when we unexpectedly lost out West Kirk Treasurer, Bill Calder. Bill made his mark in the community and the church, he made a big difference wherever he went, which resulted in a big hole being left within our church community now.
Apart from all the formal things Bill did for the church, the one thing I will always remember about him, is his beautiful singing voice. Sitting behind the communion table while celebrating Holy Communion without Bill sitting next to me will just never be the same again. Because for those two hymns, four times a year, I was actually able to sing in tune, because I could hear Bill singing next to me! And just like that I know that everybody will have their own memories of Bill… And of other people who are not here with us anymore.
It’s hard. Life is not a fairy-tale.
But… Easter happened. It really happened. That was not a film or a fairy-tale. Every gruesome detail of Jesus being mocked, whipped and then eventually dying on the cross, happened. And it happened for us. But the end of Jesus’ life wasn’t the end of the story, it really was the beginning. Because God rose him from the dead, so that all of us can live with God in all eternity.
And to be truthful – what more can we ask for? The years we have here on earth are a mere drop in the bucket in comparison to eternity.
In other words, if you believe in God, your story will always have a happy ending…
May you feel the presence of God in your life, in the easy and in the difficult times, this Easter, and forever.
Kinds regards, Nanda

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Two topless protesters tried to get under the skin of anti-abortion demonstrators Thursday, but police put an end to it in a flash.
It’s the 18th year for annual March for Life event, which usually draws up 25,000 people to Parliament Hill to oppose abortion.
Opening ceremonies were briefly interrupted Thursday when one woman, dressed in a skin-coloured latex suit covered in faux blood, emerged from the crowd and began chanting “My body, my choice.” She was quickly followed by two other topless women who rushed the stage defending a woman’s right to choose.
RCMP wrestled the women to the ground and placed them in handcuffs. The women continued to chant as they were led off the hill and into police cruisers.
It was a small distraction for the thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators who continued their march along Wellington St., down Elgin St., then onto Lisgar St., and eventually back to Parliament Hill.
A group of abortion rights supporters were waiting to greet them along Elgin St. Among them was 27-year-old Sarah Rodimon.
“I think the issue with trying to find a middle ground is that neither side is willing to penetrate their politics for the other side,” said Rodimon. “I think the issue is bigger than abortion politics. It’s about getting the social conditions to let women have better reproductive and life possibilities.”
Leane Degraaf, one of the March for Life demonstrators, agreed.
“I’m not necessarily expecting to change the law but I hope that we can show people and get people to maybe think a little bit but in a peaceful way,” said Degraaf, 25. “I think both sides have to respect one another.”
Organizers would not yet provide an estimate on how many marchers participated this year, but it was similar to past years.
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Summit High’s Liam Meirow closes high school career, bound for Oklahoma
Two years ago as a sophomore Liam Meirow sat in the stands at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships, having just missed the cut to qualify in his events. He turned to his private coach, Lyle Knudson, and said, “I’m going to win this in two years.”
For the kid who just a few years earlier had wanted to become a professional skater and snowboarder, it might have seemed an ambitious statement.
A statement his own coach — a former Division I college coach with seven Olympians to his credit — might even have doubted.
“His freshman year he was not very good at all,” Knudson said. But Meirow bought into what became a year-round training program under Knudson’s instruction, a program that would eventually lead to missing his junior year of track at Summit High School in order to train and compete independently.
“That decision changed my life,” Meirow said of connecting with Knudson after his freshman year. As for missing a year competing at Summit he said, “I knew it would be best for me to sacrifice going to state so I could train on my own.”
While he was able to continue to compete with the Summit cross-country team in the fall, Meirow raced independently in track his junior year — at times matching up against college- age competition in open meets.
“It was definitely hard,” he said of being unable to compete with his high school classmates, “but I know it was the right decision.”
Meirow was able to rejoin the Summit track team for his senior season, and earlier this month that decision and two years of training paid off. Meirow claimed the 4A state title in the 1,600-meter run, living up to the goal he’d set two years earlier. Combined with the state championship in cross country he’d earned last fall, Meirow graduated Saturday as a two-sport state champion with Summit school records in the 800, 1,600, 3,200, 4×4 relay and in cross country.
“It definitely puts a smile on my face to say I did everything I could in high school,” he said shortly after Saturday’s graduation. “After winning cross country and track I know I’ve made my mark in the history of Colorado running and Summit High School, and I’m really proud of that.”
It’s a mark he’ll no doubt also leave with his high school coaches as well. Earlier in the year Meirow’s cross-country coach, Heather Quarantillo, told the Daily, “Liam works harder than anyone I’ve ever met. He thinks about being a runner 365 days a year.”
But more than that, Quarantillo said Meirow took on a leadership roll with the team.
“He’s the strongest mentor I’ve ever had on our team.”
Head track coach Kristy McClain echoed the sentiment. “He’s been an excellent role model. I think he’ll be a great coach some day. He’s a student of the sport of running.”
The sense of competition and that team camaraderie are part of what attracted Meirow to the sport as a freshman.
“The running scene, for me, it fit more,” he said looking back on his decision to focus on running instead of other team sports. “I got my first passion for the sport after that cross-country season.”
With that passion came possibility.
“When I fell in love with running, I decided running was going to get me to college,” he said. “I knew I couldn’t get into college with skateboarding or snowboarding.”
That goal also came to fruition earlier this year when he accepted a scholarship to Division I University of Oklahoma, where he will start this fall. While initially he never imagined he’d end up going to school in a place like Oklahoma, he said he was immediately impressed by the coach and appreciated his coaching philosophy. And after phone conversations with around 20 other schools and a handful of visits, Oklahoma simply stood out.
“Oklahoma was the first Division I school to contact me. They were the first that I took an official visit to,” he said, adding that after the visit, “I could see myself there in the future.”
As for Meirow’s future, Knudson said he has “tremendous potential.”
“He certainly has the physical and mental capacity to become a great runner.”
Maybe even Olympic caliber, he added, with the right training.
Meirow said that while he’s sad to see his high school career come to an end, he’s excited about the future.
McClain expressed a similar feeling.
“We’re definitely going to miss him next year. Oklahoma is going to get a valuable teammate,” she said. “I’m excited to see what the future holds for him.”
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Date: January 1, 2008
Creator: Leitner, Thomas; Paraskevis, D; Pybus, O; Magiorkinis, G & Hatzakis, A
Description: The prevalence and the origin of HIV-1 subtype B, the most prevalent circulating clade among the long-term residents in Europe, have been studied extensively. However the spatial diffusion of the epidemic from the perspective of the virus has not previously been traced. In the current study we inferred the migration history of HIV-1 subtype B by way of a phylogeography of viral sequences sampled from 16 European countries and Israel. Migration events were inferred from viral phylogenies by character reconstruction using parsimony. With regard to the spatial dispersal of the HIV subtype B sequences across viral phylogenies, in most of the countries in Europe the epidemic was introduced by multiple sources and subsequently spread within local networks. Poland provides an exception where most of the infections were the result of a single point introduction. According to the significant migratory pathways, we show that there are considerable differences across Europe. Specifically, Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Spain, provide sources shedding HIV-1; Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg, on the other hand, are migratory targets, while for Denmark, Germany, Italy, Israel, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK we inferred significant bidirectional migration. For Poland no significant migratory pathways were inferred. Subtype B phylogeographies ...
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cody at 500tq.com
Thu Jan 13 22:03:42 EST 2005
Kneale Brownson wrote:
> It would be better, would it not, to end the slow pushing of the brake
> pedal BEFORE reaching the floor to avoid having the seals in the brake
> master cylinder go beyond their normal range of travel and get torn
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Senior Lawyer | Brisbane
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- Inspire , lead and mentor a team of specialised professionals
- Use your industry expertise to contribute to the Financial Services industry.
- Full Time / Part time are available in multiple locations - Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane
ASIC is Australia's corporate, markets and financial services regulator. At ASIC, there is good reason for everything we do, every law we regulate, every action we take and every interaction we have with industry and consumers. We're proud of the difference we make to Australia's economic reputation and well–being.
The work of the Investment Managers & Superannuation is responsible for the regulation of responsible entities, managed investment schemes, investment managers, custodial services providers and superannuation trustees and funds.
You will be
- providing leadership in the assessment of complex matters such as applications for relief and considering the regulatory impact of those decisions
- providing legal analysis of relevant legislation (the Corporations Act and some focus on the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act) to advise on a range of policy and technical issues
- assessing disclosures relevant to the managed investments and superannuation industries, including in relation to scheme reconstructions and fundraising
- undertaking proactive and reactive risk based surveillance and compliance activities of responsible entities, investment managers, custodians, platform operators and superannuation trustees
- analysing and advising on practices and policy relating to responsible entities, managed investment schemes, investment managers, custodians, platform operators, superannuation funds and trustees
You will have;
- Legal experience gained in the managed investments industry, superannuation industry, financial services or a government regulator.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Corporations Act 2001 and Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act
- A Bachelor's degree in law. An additional qualification or major in commerce or finance will be well regarded
The salary will commence from $113,911, depending on your experience plus up to 15.4% superannuation.
ASIC can offer you a variety of interesting and challenging work. We provide the support for our employees to develop professionally and succeed. ASIC offers a range of programs such as flexible work practices and development programs which include a focus on gender equity and women in leadership.
ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Indigenous Australians and people with a disability.
To work with us, you'll be required to satisfy our pre-engagement assessment and obtain a national security clearance. Australian citizenship is also required.
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Setting Up an Equatorial Mount: A Quick Tour
If you draw an imaginary line through the mount at a right angle to the counterweight shaft, you define the polar axis. This part of the mount will be aligned to point to the North Celestial Pole (NCP), and it does not move, even when the telescope is moving in the other directions in which it can.
What seems like extra complexity in EQ mounts will become simpler if you remember that the whole point of an EQ mount is to get, and keep, this axis pointing toward the NCP. We’ll discuss how to do this in a later article.
Next, it can rotate around the direction defined by the counterweight shaft. This motion is called Declination.
Summary: Move the telescope; if the counterweight is moving, that is Right Ascension. If the counterweight is not moving, that is Declination.
There is usually also a scale somewhere showing the current elevation of the polar axis in degrees. The elevation is usually set to your latitude on Earth (or close to that, adjusting for lack of levelness in the mount), so this is generally called the “Latitude Scale”. We’ll discuss this when we discuss polar alignment.
Again, these controls are not used to point the telescope, they are used to align the mount. You’ll use them infrequently – typically only when you set up your mount the first time, or if you disassemble it or move.


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Balanced scoring attack leads Franklin girls basketball to 30th consecutive win
Olivia Quinn was the leading scorer for Franklin girls basketball with a game-high 12 points as the Panthers (5-0) defeated Taunton, 66-29, to win their 30th straight game Thursday night dating back to last season.
Thirteen different players scored for Franklin in the rout.
“Our entire team committed themselves to solid team defense and unselfish offense,” said Panthers coach John Leighton.
Franklin hosts the Tigers on Saturday at 11 a.m.
HUDSON 40, MAYNARD 34: Grace Giorgio scored a game-high 15 points as Hudson (2-2) defeated Maynard.
Giorgio was the only player to score in double-figures in the game as Maddie Kiley chipped in with four points.
The Hawks travel to Westborough on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
CLINTON 53, AMSA 40: Nina Gavin scored a team-high 14 points but it was not enough as AMSA (1-3) came up short against Clinton.
Anna Ciolino chipped in with 11 points for the Eagles.
AMSA hosts Maynard on Monday at 4:45 p.m.
NASHOBA 49, WESTBOROUGH 31: Anna Finnerty scored a team-high 11 points as Westborough (1-3) lost to Nashoba.
Finnerty was the only Ranger to score in double-figures.
Westborough hosts Marlborough on Monday at 5:30 p.m.
AMSA 66, CLINTON 55: Senior Andrew Cash recorded a double-double with a game-high 26 points and 15 rebounds as AMSA (1-1) defeated Clinton.
Senior Cam Hunt also recorded a double-double scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
The Eagles travel to play Maynard on Monday at 6 p.m.
MAYNARD 69, HUDSON 64: Max Person scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Maynard squeaked by Hudson (0-3) thanks to Kyle Monaghan’s game-high 36 points.
Vinnie Ferrie and Jackson O’Brien each scored 12 points with nine of O’Brien’s points coming in the fourth quarter as the Hawks attempted a fourth quarter comeback.
Caleb Luz chipped in with 11 points.
Hudson hosts Westborough on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.
NASHOBA 64, WESTBOROUGH 44: Soham Gangopadhyay scored a team-high 17 points but it wasn’t enough as Westborough (2-2) fell to Nashoba.
Tabish Hassan chipped in with 10 points for the Rangers.
Westborough travels to Marlborough on Monday at 6:45 p.m.
ALGONQUIN SWEEPS BOYS, GIRLS MEET: Hopkinton’s Jackson Schlussel and Cate Barry both won their races, but it wasn’t enough as Algonquin was victorious as a team in both boys and girls races.
Mina Utzschneider came in second in the girls race with a time of 50.28 seconds. She was followed by teammates Alexa Butterfield (3rd, 51.28) and sister Jula Utzschneider (4th, 51.83). Ella Beauchesne came in sixth with a time of 52.41.
Ryan Clark was the top finisher for the Tomahawks in the boys race, coming in third with a time of 48.55 seconds. He was followed by teammates Michael Desio (4th, 49.07) and Benjamin Guggina (5th, 49.22). Sam Martin and Robert Scharpf rounded out the top five finishers for the T-Hawks in coming in eighth and ninth place respectively.
Hopkinton came in second in both boys and girls races. Westborough came in third in the girls race with 915 points and fourth in the boys race with 902 points. Medway came in third in the boys race with 910 points.


Live music is back! Levitt Dayton announces 2021 concert season
Summer concerts return to downtown Dayton with 41 free shows
Photo credit: Andy Snow
After the COVID-19 pandemic replaced in-person concerts with virtual performances, live music will return to the Levitt Dayton stage this summer with a wide range of genres including bluegrass, hip hop, jazz, blues, funk, R&B , gospel, Christian, Celtic, classical, rock, country, Latin, reggae, ska and psychobilly.
The 2021 Eichelberger concert season begins June 12 with New Orleans trumpeter Shamarr Allen. Other artists hitting the stage this summer include the United States Air Force Band of Flight (August 7), Celtic Fest favorites, The Drowsy Lads (July 29) and legendary Ohio players (September 18). . Click here for the full schedule. All concerts are free, and guests are welcome to bring picnic blankets, chairs, food, and drinks.
In the interests of safety, the Friends of the Levitt Dayton Pavilion want to meet everyone wherever they are in this ever-changing environment. They have installed contactless toilets and will provide hand sanitizing stations in the park. Social distancing circles will be painted in a few rows at the back of the lawn for anyone who would like that space.
“We constantly monitor and listen to local and public health commands and remain nimble and flexible throughout the summer,” said Lisa Wagner, Managing Director. “We ask everyone who attends concerts to be respectful and kind to each other, because we are all enjoying the return of live music!”
In 2019, the Levitt Pavilion in Dayton hosted more than 72,000 people on the lawn and had an economic impact of $ 1.5 million in the downtown area. In 2020, they offered 16 free virtual concerts via Facebook and Youtube and injected $ 28,000 into the local arts industry.
For the full schedule, see Free Concerts at the Levitt Pavilion Summer 2021. For more information, see LevittDayton.org.


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It`s been about a year since the Video Games column made its debut. We could go on and on thanking all the people who`ve made it work-kind of like an Academy Awards speech. Instead, we thought we`d hand out a few awards of our own. This is the best of what we`ve seen during our first year in Videoland:
Best Nintendo Game: Super Mario Bros. 3. How could it be anything else?
The adventures of Mario and Luigi provided more fun for a broader range of people than any two other games combined. Runner-up: Maniac Mansion (Jaleco). Best Genesis Game: Sonic the Hedgehog. A unique idea and the fastest character in Videoland. Runner-up: Starflight (Electronic Arts).
Best TurboGrafx Game: Splatterhouse. Great, gross fun in a haunted, monster-infested world. Runners-up include Spirit of the Ninja, Legendary Axe II and Devil`s Crush.
Best Sports Game: John Madden Football, for Genesis, by Electronic Arts. Great graphics, amazing control (easy to play, hard to master) and true-to-life action make this the best sports game we`ve seen yet. Runners-up include HardBall! by Ballistic, for Genesis, and PGA Tour Golf, NHL Hockey and Road Rash, all by Electronic Arts and all for Genesis.
Best Hand-held Game: Warbirds, for Atari`s color hand-held Lynx. You`re a biplane pilot in World War I, taking on enemy pilots in the skies above Europe. Super control and the Lynx`s 16-bit scaling capabilities give you a head-over-heels flying sensation we`ve rarely found even in an arcade, much less in a hand-held game. Runners-up: Castle of Illusion for Sega`s new GameGear, and Tour de Thrash (Electronic Arts) for GameBoy.
Best Hand-Held System: TurboExpress, by NEC. Simply remarkable. A full-color hand-held system that plays the same games as the TurboGrafx-16 home system. An optional adapter turns it into a Watchman-style television. Great action, sound, colors and graphics make the TurboExpress the hands-downs winner in the hand-held sweepstakes. The only drawback is the $249 price tag. Add another $100 for the TV tuner.
Best Value in a Home System: TurboGrafx-16, by NEC. A recent price cut means you can pick up a great 16-bit system for $99. More than 50 games are available in the $40 to $60 price range. Unfortunately, you can`t rent games for the Turbo system as you can for Nintendo and Genesis. Runner-up: Atari`s Lynx, clocking in with a new $99 price tag. It`s a great little system, but there aren`t a lot of games available yet. Atari says more are on the way.
Best Idea: The Miracle Piano Teaching System, for Nintendo, by Mindscape/ The Software Toolworks. A full-sized keyboard combines with visual aids and synthesized sound in a self-paced, step-by-step program. Interesting and challenging for kids or adults.
Best Game Maker: Electronic Arts. EA makes games for the 8- and 16-bit Nintendos, as well as GameBoy, but its most amazing work has been done for the Genesis-everything from sports games to puzzlers to action/adventure carts and simulations. EA`s graphics are the best in the business. And nobody`s making games that are consistently more interesting, more playable, more addictive and more flat-out fun.
Best Game for Kids: Little Nemo the Dreammaster, by Capcom, for Nintendo. A great story combined with lots of action and good graphics. Runners-up:
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, for Genesis, and Bonk`s Adventure and Bonk`s Revenge, for TurboGrafx.
Best Accessory: The Dominator Wireless Remote Controller, by Nexoft. We finally found a wireless controller that works, and this one is awesome. Not only can you control the action from across the room, you also get an arcade- style joystick with rapid-fire and slow-motion switches. And if you`d rather use your standard controller, that`s OK too-you can plug two into the Dominator`s ports. Runners-up: ViewBoy, by Vic Tokai, lights up your GameBoy and magnifies the screen. And Suncom`s Docking Bays are a neat way to take care of your Nintendo games-a rollback top protects and stores up to 20 carts. Best Overall System: The Sega Genesis and the new Super Nintendo Entertainment System are running neck-and-neck. Both 16-bit systems are superb, with unmatched graphics, sounds, colors and action. Right now, Genesis gets the nod for two reasons: 1. There are more titles available for it than for the new NES; and 2. Genesis costs about $50 less than the Super NES. Look for a hot battle as these two fight it out for the top spot in the 16-bit market. The TurboGrafx-16 is a strong contender, too, especially at the new price, but we`d like to see more outside, third-party manufacturers making games for it. The TurboGrafx CD+ system is superb, but only a handful of titles are available so far. And its $299 price tag (add another $100 for the basic system) puts it a little out of the mainstream.
The best system is the one you like most. Enjoy it., and keep on playing! ----------
Got a question? An inside tip you`d like to share? Write to Chip and Jonathan Carter, Friday Audio-Video Section, Chicago Tribune, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611. Although the Carters cannot answer each letter individually, they will print comments of general interest in this column.
Games of the week: ``The Best of`` Awards
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M.Tech Entrance Exam
M. Tech course is being taken up by many students nowadays due to the growth prospects after completion of the course. In India, some reputed colleges and institutes admit students to the M. Tech courses on the basis of the marks secured by them in the entrance examination and some colleges provide direct admission to the M. Tech course as well after completion of B. Tech. Some of the entrance exams conducted in India for admission into the M. Tech course are given below:
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) is conducted by Anna University for admitting students to the M. Tech course in Tamil Nadu offered at University Departments of Anna University at Coimbatore, Chennai, Tirunelveli, Trichy, Government Engineering Colleges and Government quota seats in self-financing colleges. The syllabus for TANCET examination includes Mathematics, basic engineering and sciences, Civil engineering and Geo. Informatics, Mechanical, automobile and aeronautical engineering, etc… the same syllabus is followed by Anna university for admission into M.E/M. Arch, but the questions will differ according to the corresponding degree level.
Vellore Institute of Technology Master’s Entrance Exam is conducted by Vellore Institute of technology for admitting students into the M. Tech and other post graduation courses. For applying to the VITMEE the students should have passed their B. Tech under graduation course with a minimum aggregate of 50% of marks. VIT offers M. Tech in automotive engineering, computer science and engineering, structural engineering, CAD/CAM, Energy and environmental engineering, communication engineering, Biotechnology, Sensor System Technology, biomedical engineering, etc… The syllabus for each group differs according to the specialization.
The Karnataka state Government has entrusted the conducting of Post Graduate Common Entrance Test to Visvesvaraya Technological University for admitting students to the MCA, MBA, M. Tech, ME and M. Arch courses. The questions paper for this exam is divided into part A and part B in which the questions in part A is common for E&E engineering, Biomedical engineering and E&C engineering and 60% of the marks is allotted for part A and the questions for part B differs from one group to another, this part carries 40% of marks.
Books for preparing to M. Tech entrance exam:
Some of the most popular M. Tech entrance examination books are offered by the website http://www.surabooks.com and these books can be purchased through online as well.


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STOCKTON -- Three dogs are now safe in the care of Stockton-based rescue group Second Chance Kitty after the group says someone sexually abused two of the dogs.
"We want them to be heard. They don't have a voice. No one can do anything, because no one said anything, because they don't have a voice, they're only dogs," Lizet Avila of Stockton said.
Avila said the dogs used to stay in a yard on East Charter Way in the southern part of the city. She filed a police report over the weekend when she found them in bad shape.
"She was stumbling, we believe she was drugged because of the way she was walking," Avila said of one of the dogs.
Emma the brown terrier and Ava the pit bull were both sexually abused. Lobo, a white husky, has a small cut on his inner right thigh. All of them are recovering at the Venetian Pet Hospital.
"Their vaginal areas are swollen and there's been severe trauma," said Regina Sanchez, a volunteer with Second Chance Kitty.
Avila claims Mario Rivera and his cousin rented out the dogs to strangers.
"On social media they're posting that me and my cousin are abusing these dogs but that's not the case," Rivera said in Spanish.
He claims the allegations against him are not true and that he and his cousin did not abuse the animals in any way. He is also upset that his picture, along with his cousin's, and all of their information, including their address and identification cards, were posted on social media.
We also asked Rivera if he ever rented out the dogs.
"No, I was not paid. I did not get any money," Rivera said.
He claims another man who knew the dogs' owner stopped by to pick them up. He claims he also went to the police department on Monday to file a report. He told the rescue group he would cooperate with investigators.
As for animal rescuers, they say this case has been heartbreaking. While the dogs are doing better, Ava the pit is pregnant. They're hoping to save not only her but her pups, as well.
Instagram took down the photos of Rivera and his cousin's identifications. The person who uploaded the pictures says she's upset, but it was her way of pushing authorities to investigate. As for the investigation, the police department says animal services just began their investigation so they could not release any details yet.


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At a time when the stock market is feeling the brunt of the COVID-19 economic impact, there is one sector that is seeing an interesting escalation of activity and investor speculation. While medical cannabis continues to enter mainstream medicine and is legalized in 33 American states, another type of prohibited substance is undergoing a similar shift towards medical and public opinion. You may know it as shrooms, or magic mushrooms, however, the technical term is psilocybin mushrooms.
Only specific types of mushrooms that are found in the tropical regions of Mexico, South American, and sub-tropical areas of the United States, contain psilocybin. These mushrooms have been classified as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act and are currently illegal to cultivate, possess, or use.
Several countries, including Canada, have started to create a buzz about the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin for mental health treatments. Researchers are defining controlled therapies for diagnosed conditions like depression, clinical anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and trauma. As a result, many believe psilocybin can be used as a possible medical intervention to curb the growing rate of suicides.
What are the benchmarks in the regulatory activity that has investors paying close attention to the potential legalized medical use of psilocybin (psychedelic mushrooms) for clinical care? Will the next wave of business growth in the healthcare sector come from clinics that can provide controlled and safe psychedelic therapies for patients?
Psilocybin is an entheogen, which is a psychoactive compound that alters perception, cognition, mood, and behavior for the duration of the effect or ‘trip.’ We know that entheogens, specifically certain strains of mushrooms, have been used medicinally and in spiritualism practices since the Pre-Columbian era.
When a human ingests or absorbs psilocybin, it is converted to psilocin. Hallucinogenic effects typically occur within 30-minutes and last 4-6 hours depending on the dose. Psilocybin is not chemically addictive, and there are no physical withdrawal symptoms after a patient stops using it. Patients may develop a tolerance to psilocybin with extensive therapeutic use.
Psilocybin derived from mushrooms can create an elevated sense of happiness, relaxation, and wellbeing for patients who are administered small doses in a controlled and safe environment. Therapeutic testing has included a “safe room,” which is designed to promote relaxation for the patient. It comes complete with comfortable furnishings, dimmed lights, a blanket and pillow and/or aroma, and sound therapy for a spa-like experience.
In a treatment setting, the patient would sit in a comfortable reclined chair in the “safe room.” After an injection of psilocybin, the patient is permitted to relax and enjoy the psychedelic cognitive experience of the hallucinogenic drug. A therapist is required to monitor the patient throughout the “trip” for safety purposes.
Some psilocybin treatments can involve a psychotherapeutic session immediately following the end of the psychedelic effects of the drug. The reason for this is that the patient is more relaxed and open to cognitive behavioral therapy techniques after the effects of the psilocybin have passed.
Cancer treatment with psilocybin remains a promising therapeutic application. Patients with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis have a higher than normal rate of severe depression, which further reduces immune system response and recovery rates.
What is not completely understood, however, is whether medications and treatments administered to cancer patients increase their risk of developing depression and other mood disorders. Approximately 40% of cancer patients are diagnosed with moderate to severe depression.
From 1960 to 1962, the “Harvard Psilocybin Project” researched the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin for the treatment of depression and psychiatric disorders. The “Berkley Foundation” was established in 1998 to champion global drug policy reform, and conduct research into psychoactive substances and the potential of Schedule I drugs as a non-traditional treatment resource for mental and physical wellness.
Psilocybin was banned from clinical research in the United States from 1970 to the early 1990s when the international medical community began reporting trials and suggesting clinical applications for patients with treatment-resistant health diagnoses.
Today, there are more than 3 million pages on Google about psilocybin research. Most clinical research is focused on determining how psychedelic mushrooms may breakthrough treatment-resistant medical conditions such as severe depression, drug addiction, schizophrenia, and trauma therapies.
In 2016, the global antidepressant drug market was valued at $13.7 billion, with a projected growth to $15.9 billion dollars by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% or more. Pharmaceutical drugs within this category treat patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, severe anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, estimated that treatment-resistant depression cost American employers more than $48 billion per year. The figure summed the loss of productivity, absenteeism, and healthcare costs for employers. With increasing awareness of the side-effects of long-term opioid use, a natural alternative like psilocybin could reduce reliance on opioids and harmful psychotropic medications.
Below are some indicators of regulatory movement in the direction of legalized psilocybin treatments in Canada and the United States, and why investors are closely watching the development of the next wave of alternative medicine.
The myths and bad publicity—created by “the war on drugs”—against natural psychedelics, like mushrooms, are starting to dissipate. This is thanks to growing bodies of research and response to the opioid epidemic in North America. Growing clinical evidence suggests that long-term opioid use can exacerbate and even cause clinical depression when used therapeutically for pain.
The relationship between treatment-resistant depression and opioids is not fully understood. However, we do know that patients with mood disorders are twice as likely to abuse opioids (whether they have chronic pain or not). Approximately 16% of Americans have mental health disorders, but they account for more than 50% of all opioid prescription volume.
Some of the side-effects of long-term use of opioids include respiratory problems, gastrointestinal damage, cardiovascular disorders, endocrine, and immune system impairment, musculoskeletal problems (bone fragility), and central nervous system damage. By comparison, psilocybin is not addictive and has no physiological withdrawal symptoms.
In June 2020, Numinus Wellness (CVD: NUMI) announced that Health Canada had approved an amendment request to the existing company license to allow research to standardize the extraction of psilocybin from mushrooms.
Numinus Wellness has been testing psychedelic therapies (Numinus Bioscience) that address mental health needs and addiction step-down therapies for patients. The Numinus R&D division is creating global partnerships with leading research groups to advance clinical psilocybin treatments and define treatment length, dose strength, and patient support modalities.
The goal is to document results for patients with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), moderate to severe anxiety, and other mental health conditions. This is the first step in standardizing approved therapies for patients at the Federal level.
Numinous, based in Vancouver, Canada, has a license for cannabis testing through its subsidiary company, Salvation Botanicals. The company has been awarded an expanded dealer’s license. This allows the company to purchase inventory and test MDMA, psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, and mescaline.
The expanded license awarded to Numinous in Canada will allow the company to escalate research and trials of psychedelic controlled substances for the therapeutic treatment of physical and emotional health disorders. Once the research is completed, regulators and Federal agencies in Canada may approve patient treatments. The special license also permits Numinus to develop the research into intellectual property exclusively for product development.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fast-tracked three different psychedelic medications to expedite clinical trials. In November 2019, the FDA granted the Usona Institute a “breakthrough therapy designation” for advanced research of psilocybin therapeutic benefits to treat patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).
In fact, this was the second time that the FDA had granted the “breakthrough therapy” designation for psychedelic mushroom research. The first time in American history where a psychedelic drug was fast-tracked for approval by the FDA involved special designation to Compass Pathways, a company in the United Kingdom that is researching mental health treatments involving psilocybin.
Compass Pathways has formulated a synthetic version of psilocybin called COMP 360. The clinical trials are being conducted in North America and in Europe. A Therapist Training Programme is now provided by Compass Pathways for mental health practitioners, to prepare for the regulation and implementation of psychedelic treatment therapies.
The Usona Institute was granted permission for a Phase 2 clinical trial and an 80-person study to determine the efficacy of one-time oral doses of psilocybin for the treatment of depression. Usona provides cGMP psilocybin to qualified researchers at no cost, through the Investigational Drug Supply Program, to advance therapeutic research in the United States.
From psilocybin retreats to in-office psychotherapeutic sessions for trauma and treatment-resistant depression, the commercial potential of legal therapies is limitless. If regulation of psychedelics (including psilocybin) in the United States happens, investors will be looking at pharmaceutical companies, mushroom cultivation, processing and manufacturing businesses, physician training and credentialing, and treatment clinics.
There are several psilocybin stock opportunities that are generating the most interest and investors. Champignon Brands (CSE: SHRM) was the first company to IPO, followed by MindMed (NEO: MMED) completed a successful IPO one day later. In Canada, Revive Therapeutics (which optioned in January 2020) is another company on the investor watch list (CSE: RVV).
Watching the performance of psilocybin research and product development companies in 2020 have been, for the most part, an orbital rise in stock value. The activity in both Canada and the United States in terms of research approvals for therapeutic applications of psilocybin and human trials has so far mirrored the progression of the legalization of medical cannabis in both countries. That may bode very well for early investors, but most importantly patients who want to explore naturally-derived therapeutic alternatives.
This article was originally published on Energy & Capital.

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If you ask me, the next big step for gadgets is going to be wearable design. Here is my take on two such wearable devices on the horizon, the Oculus Rift and Google Glass. Given the constraint of only picking one, which would I choose?
Think SSDs will render mechanical hard drives obsolete? Not anytime soon, at least. As we spoke to Mr BanSeng Teh from Seagate, we learned some interesting facts about the storage industry and also Seagate's thoughts and plans for their SSD business.
If you've ever known the heartbreak of a broken smartphone display, you'll know how fragile those screens can be. But those days may soon be behind us, as one company has made a breakthrough that may see the same material used in bullet-proof glass soon adorning the front of your smartphone.
The last of the Japanese camera companies' financial reports for the recent fiscal year have come in. How did they fare (spoiler: not well), how did the camera divisions do, and how does it reflect on mirrorless system cameras as a whole?


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Strengthening of the Operational Network and Cooperation Mechanisms through Joint Multidisciplinary Training for Operational Law Enforcement Officers, NGOs and IOs in Fighting Human Trafficking into the EU Member States from EU Accession Countries and Countries Bordering the EU after Enlargement (AGIS 2005) (2006)
Geographical Coverage: EU Accession Countries and Countries Bordering the EU after Enlargement
Duration: 12 months (ended in October 2006)
Donor: European Commission – AGIS 2005
Summary: The overall objective of the project was to encourage and strengthen a multidisciplinary networking and carry out joint training activities among law enforcement national public authorities, international and national NGOs and international organizations that were active in the domain of preventing trafficking in human beings and victim protection.


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A Vidor resident is concerned about a sinkhole that formed just outside her home. Orange county leaders say the sinkhole formed two weeks ago on the 72 Hundred Block of Dogwood Drive.
"It's dangerous and I'm not use to that, “said Jean Davis, a Vidor resident. This is supposed to be something that happens in Florida not right here on my street.”
According to Orange County Subdivision One, the heavy flooding from Harvey caused the ground to sink which caused the water line to break.
"It's kind of scary,” said Davis. It kind of makes you nervous thinking about what could happen next.
The county says repairs could cost taxpayers as much as 100,000 dollars.
According to Norman Blacken with Orange County Subdivision One, once the department gets the water drained from the sinkhole, new sand will be used to stabilize the area and concrete will be poured over the repaired water line.


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Hello! It has been a while since I have done a book tag and this one seemed fun (even if I haven’t read the book or seen the show; I know, I know. I’m awful.), so here we are. I saw this on Abookutopia’s YouTube channel (the original), so you should definitely check hers out here. Let’s get started on the tag!
Question One: You touch some standing stones and get transported back in time; what year would you hope to land in?
It is a toss up between 1920’s New York (music and dancing; yes, please) and 1800’s London. 1920’s New York just seems like it would be a load of fun. And I honestly just want to wear the dresses of 1800’s London. I would love to see what it was like for women back then and to see what history was like in general. Both seem so tempting…
Question Two: Claire is a very good nurse; what type of skill would you want to have that a fictional character excels at?
I, personally, would love to excel at anything to do with martial arts. Kind of like Celaena Sardothien from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena is a badass assassin that can kick your ass and do her nails at the same time. Anything to do with kicking ass would be the skill I want to have.
Question Three: Claire and Jamie are ultimate relationship goals; who is your favorite fictional couple?
How could I possibly go with anyone else than Delena (DamonxElena) from The Vampire Diaries (the show, but also the book by L. J. Smith). They are literally one of the most realistic couples I’ve seen on television and they are sexy and cute and I freaking love these two. And if you think they aren’t meant for each other, then you’re wrong.
Question Four: The ending of Outlander was shocking; what is one book you read that totally blew your mind?
There are several books that fit this description. However, the most shocking ending I’ve read about was probably Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. I pretty much repeated the mantra, “Oh my freaking gosh what is happening,” over and over throughout the second half of the book. I did not see that coming and it really messed with my feels. Completely blew my socks off, guys.
Question Five: Scotland has lots of castles and we see quite a few in Outlander; what fictional kingdom would you want as your own (castle included)?
I am not really sure, so the first castle that comes to mind is the one in Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige. It sounds gorgeous and without the creepy Tin Man and Scarecrow and freaking evil witch Dorothy or Glinda in it, I would totally be up for ruling that kingdom and living in that castle.
Question Six: Outlander has some very steamy scenes; what is your favorite romance novel?
This isn’t a romance novel per se, but it does contain some romance in it along with a ton of badassery, friendship, and aliens. Obsidian, or rather the entire Lux series, by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I love Katy and Daemon. This series has more steamy scenes than I can count and I really appreciate that.
Question Seven: The Jacobite Rising is a huge plot point in the Outlander series; what book has your favorite battle in it?
My favorite battle scene is hands-down Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final battle scene. It was epic and bloody with magic flying everywhere and death eaters and the DA and the Order of the Phoenix and it was just freaking awesome.
Question Eight: Jamie and Claire get married very unexpectedly; what fictional character would you want to marry on a whim?
Damon Salvatore. In a heartbeat, no question. So who cares if he is a reformed serial killer? He is loyal, sexy as hell, and loves wholeheartedly, bordering on recklessly. I love his character and I mean, with Elena gone, he needs some company, right?
Question Nine: Scotland is a beautiful place; what is one fictional world you would love to visit?
I don’t even care that the world is super dangerous. I want to be in the Shadow World of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. I want to be a Shadowhunter and kick ass and kill Demons. It is super dangerous, but I don’t even care. I would visit here in a heart beat. I would live there.
Question Ten: If you could change the past, would you?
No, absolutely not. That would completely contradict my belief that everything happens for a reason. Every event in history happens for some reason or another, so I don’t think it would do well to change it in any way.
Question Eleven: Who do you tag?
I had fun doing this tag and I encourage all of you to do it. If you want to do it, consider yourself tagged. Thank you so much for reading this, I hope you enjoyed it, and I will see you next time.
Love You All to Luna and Back,


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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) organized a workshop for media representatives, “Mixed Migration in the Media,” on May 20 in Sarajevo and took the opportunity to share the latest information on the refugee situation in Ukraine. Focus was particularly given to the proper use of terminology in reporting on migration and refugees.
During the workshop, the BiH Ministry of Security presented its work on migration and asylum management. At the same time, the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees shared its responsibilities in working with persons under international protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
“UNHCR has been present in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 30 years (since 1992) and has excellent cooperation with government institutions, primarily with the Ministry of Security in supporting the improvement of the efficiency and quality of the asylum process and the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees, in enhancing the integration prospects for persons under legal protection in BiH,” said Giovanni Monge Rojas, UNHCR Head of Operations Unit in BiH.
“The BiH Ministry of Security, together with the Service for Foreigners Affairs and the Border Police, have taken significant steps towards the migration situation. This particularly refers to the improvement of accommodation and other living conditions for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in BiH. The current challenges, for the Ministry of Security of BiH, is providing capacity building to the staff and staff to ensure that competent agencies can efficiently manage migration in our country,“said Admir Malagić, Spokesperson of the BiH Ministry of Security.
“The Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees and the UNHCR, through joint efforts and long-term cooperation, will continue to work to ensure that persons with international protection status have the easy and safe access to their rights and integrate into BiH society adequately,” said Dragana Bojović, Head of the Department for Refugees, Displaced Persons, Readmission and Housing Policy of the BiH Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees.
During today’s event, it was stressed that hate speech against refugees, asylum seekers and migrants is unfortunately common, which is most often manifested by portraying the migrants, refugees and asylum seekers as a security threat.
The role of the media in preventing hate speech is crucial as through professional, ethical and objective reporting, the media can influence the public opinion on mixed migration situation.

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HUGUENOT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A beloved sleepaway camp is permanently shutting down, the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The YMCA Camp of Greater New York served thousands of kids over the course of a century, and now many are fighting to save it, CBS2's Christina Fan reported Monday.
For 102 years, the Orange County YMCA campground has offered generations of children a change of scenery, a breath of fresh air.
Emily Van Ingen spent most of her childhood summers there. So has her 13-year-old daughter.
That's why news of its closure is so upsetting.
"I could barely think of worse news than this for my family in general, because we've spent so much time there. We've given so much. We've gotten so much from this camp," former camper Cate Jennings said.
The pandemic decimated the YMCA of Greater New York's finances, resulting in a deficit of $100 million. That forced the nonprofit to list its property in Huguenot.
In 2019, 1,200 kids attended with over a third receiving financial assistance, kids who wouldn't have had any other place to go.
"It doesn't matter where you live. It doesn't where you come from. It doesn't matter how much money you make. It's all very equalizing. There's very few situations in life where young people have that kind of experience," Van Ingen said.
Van Ingen, who is now a YMCA board member, is hoping to find a solution. She not only launched a GoFundMe, but also started a petition drive to try and buy more time to raise the $5 million the Y is selling its campgrounds for.
"What we need is an angel, or a couple of angels, that can help us raise the funds to purchase the camp," Van Ingen said.
"I had taken my best friend with me and that was her first year. She was very excited to go back this year. When I told her the news, she was very devastated. It's just such an amazing place," former camper Jamya Cauthen said.
A spokesperson for the Y told Fan the organization is currently evaluating all offers, and is still committed to providing financial support to send city kids to neighboring and partner Y camps.
Board members tell us the Y has received an offer of $4.6 million for the property and is giving petitioners until the end of Monday to match the offer. Families are hoping for an extension of that deadline.
CBS2's Christina Fan contributed to this report
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Publisher : Routledge
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During the final months of his life, Walt Disney was consumed with the world-wide problems of cities. His development concept at the time of his death on December 15th, 1966 would be his team’s conceptual response to the ills of the inner cities and the sprawl of the megalopolis: the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or, as it became known, EPCOT. This beautifully written, instantly engrossing volume focuses on the original concept of EPCOT, which was conceived by Disney as an experimental community of about 20,000 people on the Disney World property in central Florida. With its radial plan, 50-acre town center enclosed by a dome, themed international shopping area, greenbelt, high-density apartments, satellite communities, monorail and underground roads, the original EPCOT plan is reminiscent of post-war Stockholm and the British New Towns, as well as today's transit-oriented development theory. Unfortunately, Disney himself did not live long enough to witness the realization of his model city. However, EPCOT's evolution into projects such as the EPCOT Center and the town of Celebration displays a remarkable commitment by the Disney organization to the original EPCOT philosophy, one which continues to have relevance in the fields of planning and development.


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Sandalwood Carving from Rajasthan, Wood carving, Wooden Handicrafts
Ebony Wood carving is a form of woodworking by means of a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet.
Majorly ebony wood is used for making varieties of wooden carving and products, apart from various other types of woods.
Wood Joinery, Carving
Wood Joinery is a part of woodworking that involves joining together pieces of wood or lumber, to produce more complex items whereas carving involves shaping out intricate forms of design from wood.
My Guru Mr. Abdul Salam is a national award winner in wooden craft, and taught many students in his lifetime.
Nagina, a small town located at a distance of 31.5 km from Bijnor, a district located in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. This town may seem nondescript at first glance, but look deeper and anyone would be able to see the rich cultural impact it has had

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Breast augmentation is, without a doubt, the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the country. What many people don’t know is that breast augmentation isn’t the same for everyone. When it comes to getting the perfect breasts for your body, you have a couple of options. Today, we’re going to go over the different breast implants available for a traditional breast augmentation and a less invasive and more natural fat transfer procedure that many patients don’t know about.
What Can I Expect from Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a surgical cosmetic procedure in which breast implants are introduced into the body to add to the breasts’ overall size and shape. Many women choose to undergo breast augmentation to boost their self-confidence, give their body overall better proportions and improve the fullness of their breasts. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia, incisions that may scar, and a two-week recovery period.
Types of Breast Implants
There are three different types of breast implants offered at Richmond Plastic Surgeons, including:
- Saline breast implants. These breast implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution and are typically the more affordable breast implant option. FDA-cleared for patients 18 and older, saline breast implants are a safe and effective breast augmentation option.
- Silicone breast implants. Silicone breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel, giving them a more natural look and feel when placed in the body. These implants are FDA-cleared for patients 22 and older.
- Gummy bear breast implants. These specially-designed silicone breast implants got their adorable name for their firm texture and signature teardrop shape. Like other silicone breast implants, these are only FDA-cleared for patients 22 and older.
What Can I Expect from Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?
Fat transfer breast augmentation is a more holistic approach to the traditional breast augmentation. This procedure uses liposuction to gently harvest fat from one area of the body, which is then purified before being strategically injected into the breasts. This fat transfer process adds to the overall size and shape of the breast, requires less downtime than a traditional breast augmentation. Those who undergo fat transfer breast augmentation have the added benefit of contouring a portion of their body from which the fat is harvested, typically the midsection.
What are the Benefits of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?
There are many benefits to getting fat transfer breast augmentation at Richmond Plastic Surgeons, including:
- Minimal incisions or scarring
- Shorter recovery period than traditional breast augmentation
- Contours the donor area of the body with liposuction
- Adds to the volume and shape of the breast without implants
Are Breast Implants or is Fat Transfer Right for Me?
Both breast augmentation with breast implants and body fat transfer have their own sets of benefits and drawbacks. Traditional breast augmentation does require the use of general anesthesia and may produce scarring around the breast, but it provides dramatic, natural-looking results for patients that have very little natural breast tissue. Fat transfer breast augmentation is less invasive and produces more natural results, however, patients need an adequate amount of body fat to deliver desired results and results are limited to adding one to two cup sizes to a patient’s breasts. The best way to figure out which breast enhancement procedure is right for you is by scheduling a consultation with one of our expert plastic surgeons.
If you’re interested in learning more about your breast augmentation options, call our office today to schedule your one-on-one consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons.


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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
One Destiny, Four Links!
For years, the mighty Four Sword sealed away an evil force…until one day, a dark shadow tricked young Link into drawing the sword from its resting place. Now, divided by the sword’s curse, the four Links must unite to free Hyrule from darkness!
Unite the four Links and master their battle formations to fight off fiendish hordes, or command them individually and unravel the secrets of Hyrule’s lands.
Using four Game Boy Advance systems, explore the land with up to three friends. Work together, but remember, only one of you can be the true Hero of Light! Fight off countless enemies, but don’t let your friends grab all the treasure, or you’ll be left in the dark!
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Finally -- multiplayer Zelda for Nintendo GameCube!
Sizzling swashbuckling action -- times four!
The Legend continues on Nintendo GameCube in an all-new epic adventure for one to four players. Fusing cooperative and competitive action, Four Swords Adventures features a unique gameplay system that incorporates both the television and the Game Boy Advance.
When you enter a building or dive into a cave, your character switches from the TV to the Game Boy Advance. When you emerge, the frantic action shifts back to the big screen. To thwart Vaati's nefarious forces, you'll have to master new skills and techniques never before seen in the Legend of Zelda series.
Features * Up to four players can link their GBAs to the Nintendo GameCube to join a fun and frantic competition for Force Gems and special items while cooperating to move massive blocks, trigger switches, and slay mighty bosses. * Explore eight massive worlds in the Hyrulean Adventure mode, or fight your friends in Shadow Battle mode until only one Link remains! * A rich single-player mode allows you to assume control of all four Links and command their every move by seamlessly switching among battle formations. * A high-resolution, top-down play perspective features dazzling visual effects like vivid colored lighting, silky-smooth water ripples, swirling smoke and stylized weather effects.
Long ago, a valiant hero defeated an evil wind demon known as Vaati and imprisoned him with a magical seal. Over the ages, the seal weakened. Now, Vaati has escaped and abducted Princess Zelda and the six Shrine Maidens. To thwart Vaati's vile forces, legendary hero Link turns to the mystical power of the Four Sword to split himself into four colored copies of himself. The four Links embark on a quest to collect Force Gems and save Princess Zelda. Their journey will take them through enemy-infested lands and puzzle-plagued dungeons.
Four Swords Adventures seamlessly fuses many elements from past Zelda games into an all-new adventure. Zelda veterans will recognize items, characters and enemies from Zelda classics like Link's Awakening, A Link to the Past, The Wind Waker and more. This game really is a dream come true for any Zelda fan!
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures is a massive Zelda masterpiece that's just as fun for a single player as it is for four adventurers. The Legend continues on June 7, 2004!
Divide and Conquer with Three Friends to Thwart Vaati's Evil Plans.
To thwart the vile forces of a wind demon known as Vaati, legendary hero Link turns to the mystical power of the Four Sword to split himself into four colored copies of himself. The four heroes embark on a quest that takes them through enemy-infested lands and puzzle-plagued dungeons crawling with classic Zelda gameplay.

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Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America
A personal but very balanced history of how the opioid epidemic erupted in Appalachia, drawing heavily on the authors' experiences in her home town of Roanoke, VA.
It's a story that starts with drug company malfeasance, and I expected that to be the core of the story – but it's really only the start, as the impact of available prescription painkillers triggers an avalanche of users switching to heroin and then to fentanyl, with each change of drug generating fresh overdoses. There's a fascinating change in the dynamic between healthcare and law enforcement as the user population changes and the drugs invade more affluent areas, as well as being an indictment of America's very disjointed and vey much for-profit healthcare system. Many of the treatments that are available are snarled in a culture-wars debate about the "rightness" different approaches, entirely divorced from the evidence. It's also interesting (and somewhat terrifying) to understand exactly how many pathways there are to addiction, how many "gateway" drugs there can be, and how social pressures can prevent many people from seeking treatment even if it's readily available. Very sobering.
5/5. Finished 23 December 2021.
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Britain's Got Talent host Declan Donnelly stole the show as he opened Wednesday’s show with a song and dance.
The Geordie, who is presenting the live semi-finals without regular co-star Ant McPartlin, got his crooner vibe on point with the big band ballad.
Very appropriate for the ITV series, he belted out a tuneful rendition of Irving Berlin track, There’s No Business Like Show Business.
While the song was made famous in stage production Annie Get Your Gun, dad to be Dec gave it his own twist with a sassy dance routine which saw him kick his leg to either side and into the crowd.
His grand entrance was all the more impressive considering the ITV frontman has had to contend with a technical glitch on Monday, which saw the show forced off air, and a stage intruder on Tuesday.
Fans took to Twitter to praise his talented antics in the absence of Ant, 42, who stepped away from TV duties following his return to rehab.
Dec’s best pal was convicted for a drink driving charge earlier this year and decided to seek treatment.
Giving their full backing to Dec, one fan posted: “Absolutely loved that opening of tonight's show from Dec. He gets all my votes!”
Another gushed: “Obsessed with that opening, I love Dec’s voice so much,” as a third put: “Dec singing just then has made my night, can't help wishing Ant had burst in at the end though.”
One then added: “Dec singing and he's even wearing a grey suit.“I always love he's relationship with the audience, he is such a charmer.”
One then rounded off with: “Dec’s openers are getting better and better.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a better entrance ever from a host of a British talent show I mean Dermot’s dances were classic but Dec sang too!”
Each night this week eight semi-finalists will take to the stage with the hopes of impressing the judges, and the public, and making it through to this weekend's grand finale.
One Golden Buzzer act, who won places in the semi-finals straight from the audition stages, will also perform each evening.


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Pinky Brown Clay Nude Trendy Matte/Glossy Fake Press On Nails
Coffin acrylic nails are very trendy despite their name. In fact, the coffin-shaped nails are popular due to the number of reasons. Besides being worn by many celebrities, they are also easy to work with.


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ABU DHABI – UFC president Dana White has a soft spot for Diego Sanchez but isn’t sure if he’s comfortable seeing the veteran fight out the rest of his contract.
Sanchez (30-13 MMA, 19-13 UFC), 38, suffered a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Jake Matthews this past weekend at UFC 253, where he showed incredible heart but was ultimately overwhelmed for 15 minutes.
Prior to this fight, “The Ultimate Fighter 1” winner said he planned on completing the rest of his four-fight deal with the UFC before calling it quits. Although Sanchez has officially won three of his past five appearances, White doesn’t know how much longer Sanchez can go on.
“I love Diego Sanchez, and I don’t know,” White said at the UFC 253 post-fight news conference. “It’s something I’ve got to think about, and it’s obviously something that I’ve got to talk to the guys about back when we get home in the office and see what everybody thinks. I got these guys now – you got Diego Sanchez, who fights his heart out every time he fights, he was part of ‘TUF 1,’ everybody knows how I feel about those guys, and he’s just a great person.
“Then you got ‘Cowboy’ (Cerrone), who you can say all the same things about, and as these guys start to get older and start racking up some losses, it’s tough. But Diego is like – I want to say, I don’t know for sure off the top of my head, but he’s won three of his last five or something like that, but yeah it’s tough. It’s the not fun part of this job.”
UFC 253 took place Saturday at Flash Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The main card streamed on pay-per-view after prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+. The event marked the start of a five-event stretch for the promotion on “Fight Island” that will wrap up Oct. 24 with UFC 254.
Check out Dana White’s full UFC 253 post-fight news conference in the video above.

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Tensions are rising between the Taliban and Central Asian states, with the latest flashpoint emerging over the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal. The Taliban’s reported intention to terminate the canal, a vital water resource for the region, has raised concerns about the potential humanitarian and geopolitical repercussions.
Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal:
The Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal, a key waterway running through the region, has historically played a crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities and ensuring water access for local communities. The Taliban’s proposal to end the canal has sparked anxiety among neighboring Central Asian states, intensifying the already complex dynamics in the region.
Reports suggest that the Taliban has expressed its desire to terminate the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal due to reasons that remain unclear. The move has raised suspicions about the group’s motives and has triggered alarm among the affected states, given the potential impact on agriculture, water supply, and the livelihoods of communities depending on the canal.
Central Asian States’ Response
Leaders of Central Asian states have voiced strong opposition to the Taliban’s proposal. The potential disruption of the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal poses a direct threat to the agricultural productivity of these countries and could lead to increased tensions in an already fragile geopolitical landscape.
The looming threat to the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal raises immediate humanitarian concerns. Disruption of the canal could result in water shortages, affecting crop yields and potentially leading to food insecurity for communities dependent on agriculture in the region. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and assessing potential avenues for intervention.
The escalating tension over the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal has broader geopolitical implications. Central Asian states are likely to seek diplomatic avenues to address the issue, while the international community may be compelled to engage in mediation efforts to prevent further destabilization in the region.
The situation adds another layer of complexity to the security challenges already facing the region. The potential for heightened tensions between the Taliban and Central Asian states underscores the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address both the immediate threat to the Qosh Tepa Irrigation Canal and the broader security issues in the region.

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Linn’s Stamp News reports that the US Postal Service has closed down the philatelic sales unit at the Providence RI post office, with no advance notice or explanation. According to Linn’s, the unit had “fulfilled custom stamp orders and requests… from collectors all over the United States” for more than a decade.
In response to questions a USPS spokesperson cited the “change in district alignments” (the Providence District office was eliminated in the recent USPS reorganization) and “heightened financial reporting requirements”. It was not clear why those factors would have had any bearing on the Providence unit.
Linn’s editor Michael Baadke, in his Editor’s Column, praised postal clerk Donna Rajotte, who ran the unit since its inception in 2000, and questioned why the USPS would eliminate such an apparently profitable operation.