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Against the Current, No. 50, May/
Stonewall at Twenty-Five
— The Editors
Updating the Health Care Fight
— Rick Wadsworth
Understanding the AIDS Crisis
— Corey S. Dubin
Racism, Bigotry and the Origin of AIDS
— Corey S. Dubin
Lesbians Fight Against Attack in Mississippi
— Ann E. Menasche
Exxon Mine Menaces Wisconsin
— Al Gedicks and Zoltan Grossman
Workers in Haiti's Holocaust
— Cecilia Green interviews Cajuste Lexiuste & Porcenel Joachim
Lessons of the Hebron Massacre
— Editors of Challenge
A German Socialist Feminist's Agenda
— Mary Janzen interviews Petra Blaess
Abortion Rights in Unified Germany
— Mary Janzen
United Germany Disunited
— Ken Todd
The Uncertain Shape of Post-Apartheid South Africa
— Patrick Bond
The March 28 Battle of Johannesburg
— Langa Zita
After Chiapas and Colosio, Mexico's Difficult Futures
— Olivia Gall
Impressions from A Photojournalist
— Dennis Dunleavy
The AFL-CIO's Mission to Moscow
— Renfrey Clarke
The Refounding of Russian Labour Review
— Renfrey Clarke
The Rebel Girl: Not the Hallmark Version
— Catherine Sameh
Random Shots: Springtime in Michigan
— R.F. Kampfer
Cornel West's Race Matters
— Malik Miah
New Studies of U.S. Communism
— Robbie Lieberman
— Ernie Haberkern
The Final Goal and the Movements
— Justin Schwartz
Exactly a month before the elections, on Monday, 28 March, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) engaged in an act of political adventurism that revealed many aspects of the difficult transition we are experiencing. The IFP brought the whole of central Johannesburg to a frightened halt, leaving more than fifty people dead, including many of their own members. The event involved a shootout at the ANC head office (Shell House), and seemed an attempt to threaten, in broad daylight, the lives of the leadership.
[Editor’s note: Contrary to some U.S. media reports of ”tribal” fighting, it seems evident that the Inkatha action was an attempt to extend its terror campaign against the scheduled election to the heart of the black working class. Had this attempt to assault the ANC headquarters succeeded, the possibility of holding the elections would certainly have been in question.]
There were two sets of responses: a combination of fear and exhilaration from the side of the ANC, and anger and possible vengeance from the IFP. ANC staff and supporters welcomed the defense of Shell House because, in the words of one observer, “it confirmed that MK (the ANC military arm) is still alive.” Yet the vanquishing of Inkatha during the attempted siege of ANC headquarters did not soften the blow inflicted on the larger society.
What remains to be seen, though, is the implication of this attack, and others in Natal and on township activists. Impatient with the way the ANC leadership has dealt with Inkatha, the activists emphasized a military approach to Chief Gatsha Buthelezi. Other “electoralists” argued for a quiet approach that would not upset the balance of forces. Can we see within this conflict any possibilities for peace in South Africa within the medium term?
Peace will come through the ANC-led democratic movement. Any other party that does not respond positively to the challenge of peace has no possibility of surviving as a political force (other than banditry). This is more the case because the principal social forces — capital and labor in general — do not see positive prospects in a series of violent disruptions.
These dynamics were strengthened by the disclosure of the role of two powerful Third Force elements — Deputy Commissioner of the South Africa Police Lieutenant General Basie Smit and head of Police Counter-intelligence Major General Krapies Engelbrecht — as principal conspirators in fuelling so-called black-on-black violence.
As the election approached, it seemed that the Goldstone Commission investigating the Third Force would, in the short-term, neutralize these activities. What remains to be seen is whether forces which are used to this impi (war) mentality will in these new circumstances forgo violence.
Inkatha, after the exchanges of gunfire in Johannesburg, revealed spasms of panic, fear, and paranoia. The extent to which Inkatha’s apparent disorganization can be a basis for peace will depend on whether the elections can be defended in the Natal/KwaZulu province. Natal seems to have moved from a crisis to a full-fledged disaster. Inkatha seems to be determined to wreck havoc on any plans by the ANC to prepare for the elections. Leading ANC election candidates, including the ANC premier candidate of the province, Jacob Zuma, have seen their houses destroyed.
There seems to be only two possible resolutions to the conflict. One would be a nightmare: a ruling by the international mediators (Carrington and Kissinger) that favors Inkatha’s claims within the constitutional process. This is possible, but if such a ruling implies a postponement of the election in Natal, tensions could rise further. Hopefully the ANC would contain these, but only at a tremendous political cost.
The second scenario is one in which the situation reaches a level that forces an intervention by the South African Defense Force in Natal, which would impose peace by force. Emerging trends on the role of the SADF in Bophuthatswana, Ciskei and in the East Rand where fragile peace exists after months of war suggest that something can indeed be done (i.e. that the SADF can actually play a neutral, post-apartheid role). The question, however, exists as to whether the SADF can rise to the occasion and support democratization in a site of struggle as tough as Natal.
In South Africa, war is separated from peace by a very thin thread. We are not yet in Angola, yet we are not that far. We could however still have peace.
ATC 50, May-June 1994


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|Greg Peter Stainer|
|Born||17 May 1976|
|Genres||Electronic dance, tech house, progressive house, electro house, house|
|Musician, disc jockey, record producer|
|Labels||Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Armada Music, Ultra Music Hed Kandi (2010)|
Stainer first appeared on the music scene in the early 1990s, DJing in London clubs as part of the 'Sunday Scene' which later developed into UK garage and also associated with speed garage. In 1998, Stainer had his first track commercially released; "Weakness", a collaboration with MJ Cole which was released on VIP Very Important Plastic Records. "Weakness" later went on to become an underground garage hit. The song was featured on Warner Music's Pure Garage compilation album, Pure Garage Rewind Back to the Old Skool mixed by DJ EZ. The CD was released on 3 December 2007, after just 2 weeks on sale it had already earned itself gold disc status with over 100,000 copies sold.
In 2001, Stainer appeared on the BBC Radio 1 show with DJ Spoony and the Dreem Teem. In addition, Stainer has made guest appearances and has had his music playlisted on other famous radio stations such as Kiss 100, Choice FM, Gaydar Radio, Ministry of Sound Radio and The Capital FM Network.
In 2002, Stainer relocated to Dubai, UAE, where he began DJ residencies at various nightclubs in the city and began presenting the groundbreaking house music radio show, "Club Anthems" on UAE Radio 1. Greg has expanded the "Anthems" themed radio show to a podcast called "Ice Anthems" which can be heard ICE the award-winning In-flight entertainment system on board the entire passenger fleet of Emirates (airline)
In 2009, Stainer released his first full-length solo album 6mil 2headphones (which peaked at number 7 in the Virgin Megastore Album Charts), and a top 10 position in DJ Magazine's Middle East & North Africa poll. 6mil 2headphone's namesake came from Greg's inspirational transition from construction labourer in London, England working with a road resurfacing material containing a 6 millimetre stone (commonly referred to as 6mil in the industry) to international stardom as a House DJ. 6mil 2 headphones also blazed new trails as the first CD to feature Dubai-based house music.
In 2010, he created "Stained Music", his own record label. Today, Stainer is heralded as one of the pioneers of the house music scene in the UAE. In 2011 Stainer performed at the Creamfields Abu Dhabi event at Yas Island on main stage alongside Deadmau5 and Katy B. Greg is renowned for his bouncy and energetic 3 & 4 CDJ and Traktor sets. His unique and powerful sound draws inspiration from elements in all genres of house music. Other achievements for 2010 include being awarded a top 10 position in DJ Magazine's Middle East & North Africa poll. Additionally, the official video for Stainer's remix of 'Skool Daze' in 2010 by Cherry V feat. Wiley gained over 120,000 views in just 2 weeks on Daily Motion.
In 2011, "Piracy Part 2" released on Stained Music has received support from the following major artists: Groove Armada, Tocadisco, Peter Gelderblom, Andi Durrant, Olav Basoski and Claude VonStroke.
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In January 2011, another of Stainer's tracks, "Ride"; a collaboration with Oscar P has hit No. 5 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play's break-out chart - a huge and major accomplishment in the music industry. Stainer's music productions have been playlisted by clubs and radio DJ's around the world. His productions and remixes have received high ranking positions in the beatport and traxsource online music charts.
Stainer has performed in over 30 cities and across four continents, including New York City, London, Ibiza, India, South Africa, Sweden, Dubai, Ireland, China and Singapore. Stainer has also headlined at some of the most respected venues in the UAE such as, Atelier Festival, Zinc, Armani, creamfields and Nasimi Beach.
In 2012 Stainer formed an electronic music duo with Olly Wood under the name of Hollaphonic. The first track they produced "I Don't Want It To End" was picked up by the record label EMI / Universal Music Group and reached number 1 in the iTunes chart. Hollaphonic have subsequently signed a deal to release an Album in 2013
To date, Artists that Stainer has remixed and collaborated with include:
Support for Stainer's productions and remixes come from some of the most influential names in the business including:
Tiesto, Roger Sanchez, Dubfire (Deep Dish), Mark Knight, Alex Gaudino, Sister Bliss, Axwell, Tocadisco, David Penn, Hoxton Whores, DJ Disciple, Erick Morillo, Groove Armada, Bad Boy Bill, Robbie Rivera, Freemasons, Axwell, Michael Gray, ATFC, Tocadisco, Claude Von Stroke, D.O.N.S., Tom Novy, .


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Purim is one of the most important days in the history of the Jewish people. This is the day when Jews miraculously escaped mortal danger 2,500 years ago. This year Purim coincided with the Remembrance Day of the victims of the genocide of Azerbaijanis in Khojaly, director of the Baku Jewish school No. 46, deputy head of the Azerbaijan branch of the Jewish organization Vaad l’Hatzolas Nidchei Yisroel Rabbi Zamir Isayev told the Regional Public Charitable Foundation of Mountain Jews STMEGI, Report informs.
He said that, unfortunately, the innocent victims of the Khojaly tragedy on Feb. 26, 1992, couldn’t escape from the Armenian executioners.
"The brutal murder of 613 innocent children, women, elderly people, unarmed men, of course, was not dictated by any military expediency. It was a well-thought-out plan. The implementation of this plan to kill the inhabitants of Khojaly was dictated, firstly, by the hatred of Armenians towards Azerbaijanis on national grounds," he said.
"Secondly, the aim was to scare the unarmed Azerbaijanis, the civilian population of the territories under occupation, thereby forcing them to leave their lands. By this, the Armenian bandit formations made it easier for themselves to seize even larger territories," he added.
"At the same time, the old dream of the world Armenians was realized - the implementation of the policy of ethnic cleansing against the peoples of the Caucasus to create ‘greater Armenia from sea to sea’ in the future. But time has shown that this is just a dream, a fantasy of Armenian politicians," Isayev noted.
The Jews of Azerbaijan are the same citizens of Azerbaijan, like all representatives of the national minorities living in the country, the rabbi said.
"The tragedy of the Azerbaijani people is the tragedy of the Jews of Azerbaijan. Therefore, we are in solidarity with the Azerbaijani people this year as well. No entertainment events will be held in Azerbaijan. Every Jew will fulfill the required four commandments of Purim, no more," he noted.
"Besides, during the liberation of the lands from the Armenian occupation during the 44-day war in Karabakh, many servicemen became martyrs. This is our pain too, and this is also taken into account by us. Due to these two facts, the celebration, entertainment events related to Purim won’t be held," Isayev said.


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When I first travelled the world for a year I decided to start a blog just to keep my family informed of my progress and the adventures I had been having.
Travelling the world for the first time, especially to places of such wonder and mystery such as China, Vietnam and Fiji, everything is new, everything is wondrous and there is an adventure around every corner.
I took SO many photos, since every aspect was exciting to me. I had images of sacred trees, moped drivers, rivers, roads, hilltops.. the list is endless. However I always knew when I had captured something special. So when using my original blogs to house these images I used the title ‘The Money shot’. This pretty much explained to my family the photo I thought was best – that real moment of wonder captured by my small Cybershot camera.
These days my family still use ‘The money shot’ every time they go away and take a photo they are really proud of!
Here are a few of mine from that original trip!


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- Published: 26 February 2024 26 February 2024
I am a huge fan of Katie Fforde’s novels and, although some are more memorable than others, always read each new one that comes out (I have all the paperback editions going back to her first Living Dangerously). Cass’s father asks her to go to the Caribbean island of Domenica to deliver a map to his old friend’s son, to help him discover the location and prove the existence of a rare stone carving for a paper he is writing, which could result in significant prize money which would then be used to benefit the island. His neighbour, Ranulph, who is a journalist will accompany Cass, and they will take emergency supplies as news emerges just before they are due to leave that the island has been hit by a hurricane.
The story is told entirely from Cass’s point of view, so we have no idea what Ran is thinking. Cass has a tendency to jump to conclusions based on very little evidence, and has little self-confidence to begin with. As the story progresses, she undergoes a journey of self-discovery and works out what she wants to do with her life – she is not exaggerating when she says her family are always belittling her – and realises that she has useful skills and is very capable in a crisis.
The characters are well written, even if some are quite horrible – I’m not sure why they tolerate Austin for so long. The settings are vividly described, with a large part of the story taking place on Domenica. Katie Fforde has family connections there and obviously a great affection for the island. There are a lot of typical Katie Fforde themes running through the narrative, which will be obvious to her long-time readers. While I enjoyed Island in the Sun, I was also slightly disappointed, mainly because I didn’t feel the romance between the main characters was entirely convincing. I’m probably in a minority here, but I have no desire to go to Domenica after reading this, preferring instead the remote Scottish island where Ran has made his home. Despite this being her thirtieth novel, I hope she continues for many years to come and look forward to her next one. Thanks to Penguin and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Set mostly in Missouri in the years following the Civil War, Under a Gilded Sky is a historical romance novel that highlights the contrast between the realities of living in the wide open spaces of Missouri, and life in the city. Ginny and her sister Mary-Lou are trying to hold on to the family farm after the death of their father, but it is hard work for two women on their own, even ones as capable and self-reliant as the Snow sisters. When Mary-Lou finds Lex Carlton injured during a snow storm, they have no choice but to take him in and look after him as he would not survive otherwise. By pretending that their father is ill in bed upstairs, they don’t feel quite so vulnerable. There is an air of mystery surrounding Lex, he seems more cultured than the other ranch hands, and Ginny has her suspicions, but he gives very little away.
Ginny and Lex have a believable connection, but will have to overcome their misunderstandings, her pride, and his family in order to have a future together. The story is told from both points of view so we have some idea what they are thinking, but there are still surprises to be revealed along the way. The characters are well drawn, and the settings vividly described. Under a Gilded Sky is impressive for a debut novel and I look forward to reading Imogen Martin’s next book very soon. Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.
- Published: 14 February 2024 14 February 2024
The Crash is a tense political thriller from the author of The Whistleblower. Ten years have gone by and Gil Peck is no longer a newspaper journalist but working for the BBC as business editor. It covers the lead up to and causes of the 2008 financial crash, and exposes greed and corruption at the heart of the banking system. I cannot say that I understood all the financial detail, but it did not matter as I got the general idea. Having been the first to break the story, Gil begins to wonder if he has been set up, who had the most to gain, and how far were they prepared to go to cover up their conspiracy.
It is a skillful blend of fact and fiction with thinly disguised portraits of political and media figures of the time, whose identity will be obvious to anyone who lived through this period in British history – we can only hope they have been much exaggerated for dramatic effect. Nevertheless, it is unflinching in its portrayal of the Oxbridge elite behind it all. The excess and entitlement on display are truly mind-boggling.
The story is told entirely from Gil’s point of view, and he is a much more rounded character in this book as we get a glimpse into his family background and life outside of work. Robert Peston is writing about what he knows, and I was fascinated by the behind-the-scenes details of TV reporting. Gil’s descriptions of his clothes and who designed them added a touch of levity to an otherwise fairly serious narrative. Hopefully, there will be more books featuring Gil Peck in the future. Thanks to Zaffre and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.
- Published: 16 February 2024 16 February 2024
77 North is the third book by DL Marshall to feature John Tyler, and though you could read it as a standalone the plot would make more sense if you started at the beginning with Anthrax Island. With everyone now thinking he is dead, Tyler is pursuing those responsible for his brother’s death when he is ‘persuaded’ to go on one last mission. Sent to an abandoned Soviet-era hotel in the far reaches of Siberia, to obtain information and rescue a scientist, he faces some of the most inhospitable conditions on the planet. Has he walked into a trap? Who, if anyone, can he trust?
In the present day, the story is told from Tyler’s perspective, but he keeps some things close to his chest that we only discover as the mystery is unravelled, slowly, layer by layer. There are flashbacks to French Equatorial Africa in 1999, where we meet a young John Tyler but don’t know if the two strands of the plot are connected or not.
There are lots of action sequences and car chases where your heart will be in your mouth. The characters are fully rounded with several strong females, and the settings are vividly brought to life, especially the perpetual darkness and sub-zero temperatures in Siberia. Every time you think you have worked out what is going on, the author pulls the rug out from under you and makes you second guess what you think you know – everyone is under suspicion at some point in the narrative. The artwork on the cover is eyecatching, and is different from the usual generic covers of thrillers like this. I don’t know if this is the final John Tyler book or not, but I hope he comes back and look forward to reading his next adventure. Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.
- Published: 12 February 2024 12 February 2024
You can always rely on Sarra Manning to write a quirky and unusual take on the romance novel. Esme is having a really bad day – having a wisdom tooth removed would be enough to floor most people. Do as advised, take strong painkillers and sleep it off. Unfortunately, she has promised to attend a new-agey hen do where as a bit of a laugh she allows herself to be nagged into creating a ‘vision board’ of her ideal man. Through no fault of her own, she ends up in A&E with a head wound after an altercation with an angry cyclist. Imagine her surprise when she meets Theo while waiting at the hospital. He ticks all the boxes, and she can’t believe her eyes – is he a figment of her pain-addled imagination?
You know you are reading something special when you’re a third of the way through before you come up for air. Esme is a wonderful character despite (or maybe because of) her jaundiced view of men and relationships – her experience simply does not allow her to trust them or their motives. Her parents’ disfunctional marriage, and her treatment at the hands of her ex-husband, have made sure that a new relationship is the last thing on her mind. She has always had a rich imaginary life, which is why she thinks she has conjured Theo up, but has she?
The author has assembled a great cast of supporting characters, and there is a lot of humour to lighten the mood. Not giving anything away, but the ending is spot on – the perfect conclusion to this highly enjoyable story. I am a big fan of Sarra Manning’s writing and this was no exception. I look forward to whatever she writes next. Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.

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We have investigated various silica zeolites using density functional theory with periodic supercells, plane waves, and pseudopotentials. These zeolitic phases include silica sodalite, chabazite, mordenite, silica LTA, and silicalite. Atom-level geometries, elastic properties, and cohesive energies are presented. Although the zeolites exhibit a wide range of Si−O−Si angles and densities, the cohesive energies remain nearly constant. The elastic properties vary significantly from one phase to another, and in some cases, large elastic anisotropies are observed.

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Planning to become a dog groomer and open your own dog spa? It is certainly one of the most rewarding career choices. With a boom in the pet grooming industry these days, people have the opportunity to open their own pet salon and work full time as a pet groomer. What you really need to do is realize your dreams and follow the plan ahead.
Define Your Goals
Before starting a career in the pet grooming industry, you must be clear whether you want to work in an already established salon or if you wish to start your own business as a dog groomer. You can also explore the option of a part-time dog groomer. Or, in case you want to groom other pets along with dogs, the training has to be taken up accordingly. It is thus important to take all the aspects into considerations, also, the elements like practice, or time management.
Take Up Certification
Though being a pet groomer doesn’t necessarily need a certification, it is still required so that people can trust you with their pets. It somehow gives confidence to the pet owners that you can handle their pet as a professional. Compare multiple grooming schools before taking up the course and decide upon the one that best suits your requirements. Some people also go for apprenticeships but it is highly recommended to rather go for a professional course that will help you learn to handle pets safely and confidently.
For becoming a good pet groomer, the foremost quality that one must have is he/she must be an ardent pet lover and must be very patient as well. Handling pets can be very tiring and takes a bout of patience without which a pursuit like this won’t flourish.
Apart from that, you must also ensure that you don’t have asthma or arthritis as working with pets can deteriorate the condition. Pet grooming would require you to lift the pet time and again which can strain your joints and constant contact with the pet’s fur can worsen asthma. Thus, health conditions are necessary to be taken into consideration.
Stock Up Supplies
Once you have procured the certification, the next thing is to stock up the supplies to start the services. You may require - a grooming table, a bathing tub, hair clippers, scissors and trimmers, dog skin shampoos and conditioners, combs, de-matting tools, harnesses, grooming cart, muzzles, dryers, cages and other advanced tools to enhance the pet’s salon experience.
Get Business license
Before starting your own endeavor, it is certainly necessary to get the permit to do the business. Check with the government offices in your city or country for the kind of license you would be requiring and from where you can procure them.
Practice for Improving
Practice is all that can make you an adept pet groomer. It is only through hands-on training and grooming variety of breeds that one can really master the skills. Every new dog that you get to groom in your initial practice days will not just help improve your skills but will also be beneficial in improving your way of handling pets. Thus, never back down from practicing your skills whenever you get a chance.
Though we have already informed you how you can become a pet groomer, ultimately what matters the most in starting a career like this is how patient you can be with pets and how easily you build trust in them so they feel safe in your arms while you groom them. It is a development that only a person who is a true pet lover can make else no matter how good you are at grooming, you will never feel satisfied with what you do. So, introspect deeply if you are really willing to pursue this as a career or not. And if you get a Yes, go ahead and turn your dream into reality!
About the Creator
Jamie Hytten is a Birmingham based content writer, he loves to share his knowledge & experiences of pet health care through his articles. When he is not writing, Jamie loves to spend time with his family & their dog Roco.

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Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) is an important pathogen of medical and veterinary importance in the Americas. In this report, we present the complete genome sequences of five VEEV isolates obtained from pools of Culex (Melanoconion) gnomatos (4) or Culex (Melanoconion) pedroi (1) from Iquitos, Peru. Genetic and phylogenetic analyses showed that all five isolates grouped within the VEEV complex sister to VEEV IIIC and are members of subtype IIID. This is the first report of full-length genomic sequences of VEEV IIID.
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A rather intriguing heavy cavalry troopers sword, of 1788 type, by Thomas Gill, possibly made for the Life Guards.
The guard carries a faint rack/troop number, which appears to be C over 18.
The straight, broad fullered blade with a narrow fuller bordering the spine over most of its length to either side, culminating in a hatchet point. On each side etched with crowned 'GR' monogram, a sprig of laurel above, a Garter star above 'Unparelled' below. Possibly the badge of the Life Guards. Blade length just under 35 inches.
The large steel basket-hilt possibly having been cut back. Large globular pommel. The spirally grooved wooden grip showing no signs of its original covering, and now with some play.
Gill is known to have made a quantity of Houshold cavalry swords in the 1780's, so it is quite possible this sword is one of that batch. Worthy of further research. More images available on request.
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Man begs police to arrest him
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Orange police officers responded to a verbal disturbance at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday at the 1000 block of Dupont Drive in Orange.
When officers arrived to the location, they spoke with a man with a strong distinct order of an unknown alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. The man was identified as William Lorenz.
Lorenz admitted he had been drinking. No one in the household wanted to press charges and he had not committed a crime as he was inside the residence. The officers told him to go to sleep and stay in his room to avoid any conflict, according to the police report.
Lorenz asked the officers to arrest him. The report added he was cooperative but wanted to be arrested. He was told he had not done anything illegal so he could not be arrested.
As the officers were leaving, Lorenz went to the door and asked the officers to come back and arrest him.
Officers told him, according to the report, that while he was on his property intoxicated, they could not take him to jail.
Officers then told him if he walked into the public area of the roadway, they would have to arrest him. Lorenz asked the officers to wait while he got dressed.
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A Virtual Gallery featuring some of Peter's favorite photographs spanning his 50 year career.
Celebrating the Grateful Dead's 50th Anniversary
Peter has been an avid follower and chronicler of his The Grateful Dead since 1969. He as recently unearthed many "new" photographs here to join a pre-existing gallery of iconic ones. Some of these photos will be showcased in the upcoming Martin Scorsese movie, Time, Life and Newsweek. Click here to read most recent Vineyard Gazette article.
Marley: Up Close
One of Peter favorite artists, legends and profits is Bob Marley. As his prominence only seems to grow as the decades go by (our president visited his museum in Jamaica recently), Peter is proud to share many of the intimate shots he took of the icon from 1976 through 1980.
Carly & James
Peter has recently expanded his collection on the Simon/Taylor family. Amassed since childhood, many of these shots are here to for unpublished and unseen. Some may be used in his sister's soon-to-be published autobiography.
Through The Lens
This two-DVD set is packed with over 300 images and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Fourteen chapters (each of which can be viewed separately) follow a "Forest Gump-esque" timeline of Peter's career while bonus tracks reveal secrets of his award-winning photography.
The Vineyard Calendar 2016
The new, highly anticipated annual calendar is now available! It is full of stunning Vineyard landscapes, lifestyle photographs, provocative quotes, historical events, and annual Island happenings. You can preview it here, and place your order(s) by here. Note: Shipping costs are greatly reduced by ordering multiples. Should you wish for any personalized inscriptions, indicate this in the "special instructions" box on the order form.
Seasons - Martha's Vineyard
Peter's new pet project is an oversized coffee table book featuring memorable Island landscapes in addition to essays by Geraldine Brooks and Linda Fairstein. Twenty percent of the book's revenue will be donated to MV Community Services, fundraising to take place over the new few months.
The Simon Gallery
The Simon Gallery will open for its sixth season in mid May! The works of two new artists--painter Joanne Ponzi and Island potter Candy Shweder-- will compliment Ronni's jewelry and wall sculptures along with Peter's fine art and celebrity photography.
The hours will be occasional weekends at 54 Main Street in Tisbury until Memorial Day, then 5 days a week (10:30 to 5:30) in June.
New this year: The Town of Tisbury invites you to enjoy your old favorite business in a new "salon atmosphere." Complete with appetizers and refreshments, the "Saturday Strolls" program will take place from 4 to 7pm weekly.


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On Monday, July 4, the Canadian city of Toronto began rehiring contract security guards previously let go for not shaving their beards. They were told to shave their beards — or lose their jobs — in order to create a tight seal around their faces for an N95 mask.
The rule that forced the workers to shave their beards is in violation of a sacred Sikh tradition. The World Sikh Organization (WSO) spoke up, prompting Toronto city officials to comply with the needs of the guards.
No shave, no job
Toronto is currently working with security contractors connected to its shelter system to ensure that the affected workers can work without being held back by health requirements.
“The City has directed these contractors to accommodate their employees who have requested religious exemptions and to reinstate any employee whose employment was terminated, immediately,” the city said in a news release on Monday.
“As part of its investigation, the city will be looking at its legal options, up to and including terminating the contracts of any contractors found to be in violation of city policy or human rights legislation,” the city said in the news release.
Around 100 Sikh guards have been fired since April due to not adhering to a health requirement that required them to shave their beards to fit their N95 masks for work, the CBC reported.
According to the municipal public health requirement, security guards have to wear N95 masks when performing their duties at homeless shelters to handle COVID-19 outbreaks. As such, to ensure that their masks fit, guards are required to shave their beards.
The WSO called the rule “discriminatory,” stating that the security guards were keeping their facial hair grown for religious reasons and, therefore, cannot wear N95 protective masks.
In Sikh tradition, uncut hair, or “kesh,” is kept as a symbol of respect for God’s creation, as decreed by the Sikh Gurus. As such, the move to force Sikhs to shave their facial hair was seen as an intrusive move by the SIkh guards.
“I feel very humiliated,” Birkawal Singh Anand, a guard for ASP Security told the CBC, “If you ask me to clean shave my beard, it’s like peeling off my skin.”
According to Anand, he applied for a religious exemption upon being notified of the requirement last month. Unfortunately, doing so meant that he would be forced to be demoted to a lower position within ASP Security, along with lower pay.
Anand valued his job as a security guard at Toronto’s respite centers, since the federal government called it a “skilled” job. It also gave him “permanent residency,” something that other jobs could not.
Other guards are trying to get permanent residency as well, but were also forced to find somewhere else to work, or comply with the requirement.
“These security guards served at the height of the pandemic without these rules, when things were at their worst,” Singh said. He lamented the fact that he was being told not to work when the situation surrounding the pandemic has seemingly calmed for the time being.
“But now when, you know, vaccines are very common and things are opening up, they’re being told: ‘No, you can’t serve here because you’ve got a beard.’”
Lawyer Balpreet Singh of the WSO said that the rule is “particularly discriminatory,” adding that it came when most of the other restrictions were lifted in Ontario.
- Freedom Convoy Leaders Issue Open Letter to All Elected and Appointed Officials in Canada
- Canadians Will Be Required to Receive a COVID-19 Shot Every Nine Months, Health Minister
- Canadian Doctor Vaccinates Hundreds of Children Under 5 Against COVID-19 Without Authorization
Toronto answers the call
Following the WSO’s complaint, Toronto has claimed that the workers are under the employment of contractors, not its own corporate security division. It added that it followed “human rights legislation,” hoping that contractors would do the same.
While the city has made it mandatory to clean-shave and wear a N95 mask, they believe that WSO’s complaint refers to certain contractors who do not accommodate their own employees.
“City staff work to ensure policies are inclusive, and policies are assessed routinely to ensure they respect the rights and freedoms of all those who work for the city — be they full-time or part-time employees, or employees of contractors,” the city said in a statement online.
Toronto has granted seven accommodation requests for its employees seeking religious exemptions in shelters and expects contractors to grant the exemptions requested by their own employees.


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CHELSEA GREEN surprised professional wrestling followers when she channelled her internal Stacy Keibler in a nude snap.
Green emulated a traditional picture by Keibler, who posed nude with nothing however the WWE World Tag Team championships alongside then title-holders The Dudley Boyz within the early 2000s.
Chelsea Green emulated a traditional picture by Stacy Keibler from the early 2000s
The 30-year-old grappler recreated that picture for her fiance and fellow wrestling star Matt Cardona, previously identified as Zack Ryder, as she wore each of his GCW World title and Major Wrestling Podcast belt.
The Canadian wrestler shared the next caption on Twitter: “The stuff you do for love… want I say extra?”
Cardona shared the picture and teased GCW followers shortly after profitable the title from hardcore legend Nick Gage in a bloody and violent match final month.
The former Intercontinental Champion tweeted: “The @GCWrestling_ & @majorwfpod Championships by no means appeared so good!”
Keibler hasn’t responded however one half of the Dudleyz, Bully Ray – previously identified as Bubba Ray Dudley – reacted with a humorous quip.
Ray tweeted: “DAMN!!!! Me and Devon [D-Von Dudley, his tag team partner] make Stacy look superb!!”
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Green was launched by WWE in April, a 12 months after Cardona was let go, as a part of the corporate’s mass cuts.
The former NXT star has admitted she has many objectives after her departure from Vince McMahon‘s promotion.
The Impact Wrestling performer admitted she could be inquisitive about working with Playboy whereas taking part in a darkish character on display screen on the similar time.
Green stated: “I like taking part in into my sexuality, I like being attractive and displaying off what I labored so laborious for.
“Those kinda characters, those with a aspect of creepiness or a again story that you just simply can’t deny, that’s simply what I fall in love with. I like totally different characters and I like one thing surprising.
“I like that folks would possibly see me in a bikini on Instagram and suppose that I don’t have the rest to me, however then see me wrestle and see that I really don’t care that I appeared silly, or don’t care that I come off as a creep. I like that, I like surprising characters.”
WWE star Chelsea Green celebrates New Year with Matt Cardona

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LEGO® 43216 Princess Enchanted Journey
- Brand: LEGO
- Theme: Disney Princess
- Ages: 6 - 99
- Total parts: 320
- Launch Date: 01-01-2023
- Weight: 532 gram
- Dimensions: 26,20cm x 38,20cm x 5,60cm
- EAN code: 5702017424835
Browse through the LEGO® catalog and be surprised.
Kids ages 6 and up and fans of Disney's Aladdin, Cinderella and Rapunzel will be inspired by this LEGO ǀ Disney Enchanted Journey of Princess (43216) set featuring 3 buildable transporters, a small relaxation area, 3 LEGO mini dolls and 2 LEGO animal figures. With the LEGO Builder app, kids enjoy a simple and intuitive building adventure. It allows them to zoom in and rotate their models in 3D, save sets and save their progress.
A passion for adventures
This DisneyPrincess set encourages children's confidence, imagination and creativity as they re-enact their own stories with beloved characters. The set is suitable for play together and can be combined with other LEGO ǀ Disney sets (sold separately) for even more possibilities.
Various well-known characters
This set invites play with Disney's Cinderella, Jasmine and Rapunzel and is a fun gift that Disney fans of all ages will enjoy.
- Fans of Disney's Aladdin, Cinderella and Rapunzel can reenact adventurous world travels with this enchanting playset, including 3 buildable transport vehicles, 3 LEGO / Disney Princess mini dolls and 2 animal figures
- The set includes a buildable toy hot air balloon with a telescope and a lantern, a carriage with an open roof pulled by a horse figure, and a flying carpet with cool cloud elements that make it really seem to fly
- This set of Disney Princess construction toys also includes 3 LEGO minipuppets of beloved characters: Cinderella, Jasmine and Rapunzel, plus buildable figures of a horse and a baby elephant, for endless playtime
- There is also a buildable lounge area with numerous elements that encourage imaginative play, including a seating area, a tree providing shade, a set of golden bowls, a fountain and torch elements with toy flames
- Fly along with Rapunzel in her hot air balloon or take a magical ride on the flying carpet with Jasmine and the baby elephant; then hop in Cinderella's carriage and head out to visit her friends - kids can go anywhere!
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All three Joe Gibbs Racing entries started in the top ten for today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and for much of the day it appeared all three would finish in the top ten as well.
When it was over Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin were able to remain in the top ten and earn second and sixth-place finishes respectively, while a late race accident would leave Joey Logano to finish a disappointing 33rd, despite running the majority of the race just outside the top five. Read more
Denny Hamlin led Joe Gibbs Racing with a strong second-place effort in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Lenox Industrial Tools 301 from New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while teammates Joey Logano and Kyle Busch finished 14th and 16th respectively. Read more
Joey Logano would survive yet another wild finish tonight to lead Joe Gibbs Racing with a fourth-place finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 from Daytona International Speedway. Unfortunately teammates Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin were unable to avoid one of several late-race accidents and were left to finish 24th and 25th respectively.
All three Joe Gibbs Racing entries would spend the first half of the race using caution on the track in an effort to avoid any potential early accidents while running in the familiar pack style of racing at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. Fortunately for everyone, there were no major accidents and the first caution of the night wouldn’t come out until midway through the 160-lap race. Read more
Denny Hamlin led Joe Gibbs Racing with a third-place run in tonight’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 from Kentucky Speedway, while teammates Kyle Busch and Joey Logano finished 10th and 22nd respectively.
Hamlin started his No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota third and raced inside the top five through the first half of the race as the team worked to free him up from tight handling conditions. A tremendous pit stop by the FedEx crew put Hamlin in second for a restart on lap 130 and he was able to just get past his teammate Busch to gain the lead for the first time on the night. Hamlin would go on to lead the next 56 laps. Hamlin would race among the leaders the rest of the way, but was forced to conserve fuel on the final run which limited his ability to catch leader Brad Keselowski. He would go on to finish with a strong third-place effort. Read more
Joey Logano led Joe Gibbs Racing with a 10th-place finish in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 from Sonoma, CA.
Meanwhile late-race damage from contact on the tight corners of the 1.99-mile race track left Kyle Busch to finish 17th and created a part failure for Denny Hamlin that resulted in a 35th-place finish.
Joey Logano started the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota in 14th and raced just outside the top ten through much of the first half of what proved to be a mostly caution free race. He would enter the top ten by lap 75 and remain among the leaders the remainder of the race. Tight racing over the final laps would hamper his ability to gain additional positions on the track and he would go on to finish 10th. Read more


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As demand increases for contactless and hygienic transactions and payments, driven in part by the Covid-19 pandemic, there also is a growing need for enhanced security and greater flexibility to keep up with changing requirements. Infineon Technologies AG has unveiled its 40-nm SLC36/SLC37 security controller platforms for contactless transactions, based on its energy-efficient 32-bit ARM SecurCore SC300 dual-interface security chips with up to 512 KB Solid Flash memory. Featuring enhanced security and development flexibility, these crypto controller platforms are available in a range of dual interface and contactless modules to meet a variety of applications.
Based on the ARM SecurCore SC300 architecture, the 40-nm family covers the full range of the chips, from the smallest to the most powerful chip. It is designed to support different payment and ID applications with varying solution and memory requirements. The 40-nm platform also is the foundation for the next generation of SECORA solutions for payment and ID.
The crypto controller platforms are designed for contactless payment, ID, ticketing, and access applications, including wearables payments, and support multiple standards such as GlobalPlatform, Calypso, Cipurse, and the latest Java Card specifications. They also are in compliance with ISO14443 Type A/B & ISO18092 (NFC) for contactless interfaces and ISO7816 for contact-based interfaces and are EMVco and CC EAL 6+ certified. In addition, the platforms are designed for global markets and support specific regional market requirements.
For advanced security, the platform is in compliance with the latest cryptological requirements for ECC and AES. It provides certified software libraries for symmetrical cryptography with AES and DES and asymmetrical cryptography with RSA and ECC libraries. In addition, the chips deliver enhanced security with the AIS 20/31-compliant hybrid random number generator, which features built-in cryptographic post-processing. The 40-nm SLC3x 32-bit Arm SecurCore SC300 architecture also is enhanced with Infineon’s secure cache for optimized code execution.
The platform also includes certified NVM technology including cryptographic protection with integral encryption of RAM and NVM and Instruction Stream Signature (ISS) for execution integrity.
Moving from analog to digital security on its hardware to make the platforms more robust, Infineon’s digital security concept and third generation Solid Flash technology support all contactless protocols, which makes this family unique in the industry, according to Oliver Manahan, director of business development, Payment & Ticketing Solutions, Infineon Americas.
In addition to enhanced security features, one of the most important parameters of contactless transactions is speed of the transaction. The SLC36/SLC37 security controller platforms offers the highest performance for 40-nm products with internal clock frequencies of up to 100 MHz, said Infineon, which is particularly important for short transaction times.
The speed of a contactless transaction is important, said Manahan. But not all transactions are equal.
The real speed concern might not be at the CVS Pharmacy where it takes one-quarter or one-third of a second for the transaction, he said. But where it does become important, for example, is at the New York City MTA, which is opening up their payments to not just the MetroCard, but to all of the major payment networks, he added. “If you have a transaction that takes too long at a turnstile, an extra one-tenth or two-tenths of a second, that’s noticeable and not really a great use case.”
Manahan said Infineon’s new generation of platforms speed up contactless transactions across all of the payment, transport, ticketing, ID, and access applications thanks in part to the faster clocking speed.
Typically, the faster the clock speed the better the performance but that’s only part of the answer because it’s also how optimized and well written your cryptographic libraries are, he said. “We have several for these platforms – symmetric AES and DES and on the asymmetric side both RSA and ECC.”
“The better and more optimized those libraries are there is also an incremental boost in performance along with the clock speed,” he said. “You can have a high clock speed with fairly inefficient code and libraries and you wouldn’t get much of a performance boost. If you’ve got an increased clock speed with optimized code and good cryptographic libraries then you really see a good improvement.”
Infineon’s 40-nm SLC3x platform delivers 30% or higher speed improvement for contactless payment transactions, which can now achieve speeds of less than 200 ms even in scenarios with low reader field strength and in combination with small antenna designs, said Manahan.
Greater development flexibility
One of the key features of the platforms is its configurability. Infineon can supply the solution as a pre-configured module or a bare wafer, which allows customers to load their own software, including their operating system (OS) and applications, thus speeding up their time to market.
There are a couple of things that make this platform different from other solutions and one of those things is making it more configurable for the end user, which is typically the card vendor for Infineon, Manahan said. “If they don’t want to load the operating system and application themselves, we can do it, which is historically the model we use, but if they have their own OS and applets whether supplied by us or a third party, they can do it at their facility.”
By giving customers the option to load the software bundle [OS and applications such as for payment, ticketing, or ID] themselves, they have some flexibility with the applications they put on the card, but also the flexibility to add the latest applications, while shaving three to four weeks from the process, he said.
Infineon also noted there is an easy software migration path from the 65-nm SLC32 platform with fast approval and short lead times.
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WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the Proposed Amendments by California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) to the California Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) Regulation and the Proposed Regulation on the Commercialization of Alternative Diesel Fuels, Growth Energy filed extensive comments outlining Growth Energy’s opposition.
Growth Energy opposes adoption of the proposed amendments to the LCFS regulation and the currently proposed Alternative Diesel Fuel (ADF) regulation, primarily because each regulation is unnecessary to achieve the environmental benefits sought by the California Legislature in the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
David Bearden, General Counsel of Growth Energy noted, “If adopted, the current LCFS proposal will have a devastating impact on Growth Energy’s members, who will be forced to exit from the California alternative fuels market. Such an outcome will likely trigger the cost-containment caps in the proposed regulation, and any claimed benefits of the LCFS program will be compromised or lost.”
Specifically, the comments noted:
The LCFS regulation is no longer needed to achieve the greenhouse gas reductions sought in the 2009 LCFS regulation. Since the Board first adopted the LCFS regulation in 2009, much has changed in efforts by the state and federal government to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions from motor vehicles. Growth Energy presented a proposed alternative to the LCFS regulation to CARB staff in June 2014 that would simply adjust California’s cap-and-trade regulation to account for any incremental GHG emission reductions forgone by eliminating the LCFS. Following review of Growth Energy’s proposal, the CARB staff agreed with Growth Energy that Growth Energy’s proposal would likely achieve the same level of GHG emissions reductions as the 2009 LCFS regulation through 2020. Growth Energy’s proposal had none of the unintended negative environmental consequences of the 2009 LCFS regulation, which have been the subject of litigation, and would have eliminated the need for California businesses and consumers to pay for the LCFS program ─ costs that the CARB staff now says may range up to about 12 cents per gallon by 2020.
The new justification for the LCFS regulation ignores the federal renewable fuels program. The CARB staff rejected Growth Energy’s proposed alternative to the LCFS regulation in the fall of 2014 because it claimed that by enforcing LCFS requirements now, CARB could prepare the California fuels market for further GHG reductions after 2020. The CARB staff theorized that only an LCFS program can adequately assure the diversification of the sources and methods of producing renewable fuels with low carbon emissions needed to achieve GHG reductions after 2020. When it rejected Growth Energy’s proposal last fall, the CARB staff did not properly account for the beneficial effects of the federal renewable fuels standards (“RFS”) program in stimulating fuels diversification and in the commercialization of cellulosic renewable fuels. The CARB staff still has not done so.
By disrupting the national market for renewable fuels, the LCFS regulation may increase global greenhouse gas emissions. Under the new LCFS regulation, corn ethanol produced at Midwest biorefineries will be displaced in large part by sugarcane ethanol from Brazil. Midwest corn ethanol biorefineries will be forced to choose between curtailing or shutting down production, or finding other markets for the ethanol that can no longer be sold in California. Because external economic factors constrain the output of the Brazilian sugarcane ethanol industry, and may continue to do so, the practical effect of the new LCFS regulation may cause the shipment of Brazilian ethanol to California, and Midwest ethanol to Brazil. The ethanol would travel on oceangoing tankers powered with fossil fuels. Intercontinental shipments of ethanol in response to California’s regulation would have the unintended effect of increasing global GHG emissions.
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Darrell Wallace Jr.‘s historic win Saturday at Martinsville Speedway made national headlines as the first African-American driver to win a national NASCAR series event in more than 50 years. He’s been an emerging star in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this year and in other regional series before that.
Wallace joined NBCSN’s “SportsDash” on Monday to chat with Dave Briggs on the win and why NASCAR has struggled to attract and develop minority drivers.
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- F1: Lotus releases images of its new Mercedes-powered E23 1
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- Dale Earnhardt Jr. ponders a 24-hour NASCAR race 7
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Knowledge can help beat ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is called "the silent killer" because it doesn’t show many—or sometimes any—symptoms until it’s progressed to a later stage. In fact, only 19 percent of cases are spotted in the early stages.
"Typically, ovarian cancer is discovered in its later stages after the symptoms become more pronounced," explained Geisinger hematologist-oncologist Namita Sharma, MD. "The cancer affects other parts of the body like the bladder or rectum by placing pressure on them, and that’s often when a woman will visit her doctor."
But there are some subtle signs that could emerge indicating something is wrong. These changes in your body may seem minor, and could even be mistaken for another less serious health issue. But if they last longer, they shouldn’t be ignored.
Here are four signs you shouldn’t ignore:
Bloating happens. Sometimes it’s a big meal; other times it’s due to typical hormonal fluctuations during your menstrual cycle. But bloating everyday isn’t normal. If you notice that your jeans fit tighter and you feel bloat several days a week for more than two or three weeks, it may be cause for concern.
"Bloating could be due to an issue with your diet, but if you make some changes and the bloating persists, visit your doctor for an exam," said Dr. Sharma.
Increased need to urinate
Most people probably don’t count the number of trips they take to the bathroom each day. But urinating more frequently or feeling a sudden and desperate need to go could indicate that a tumor is pushing on your bladder.
For some people, tummy troubles are common. Some women experience indigestion during their menstrual cycle. It’s also common to feel stomach pains if you’re stressed out or excited. But if you keep getting indigestion or nausea, or if you start feeling full faster, it could be a sign of ovarian cancer.
Lower abdominal/pelvic pain
Abdominal and pelvic pain can be common symptoms of menstruation or ovulation. Pain during ovulation is called "mittelschmerz" or literally, "middle pain" because it’s in the middle of the menstrual cycles. But if you notice consistent lower abdominal and pelvic pain outside the time when you would normally ovulate, it may be a sign of ovarian cancer.
In addition, some people may notice fatigue, back pain or pain while having sex.
"What’s common among all of these symptoms is their duration," said Dr. Sharma. "If you notice that any of these symptoms last longer than a few weeks, you should see your doctor. Likewise, you should schedule a doctor’s appointment if you notice other changes in your body that persist for more than a few days."
Hematologist-oncologist Namita Sharma, MD, sees patients at Geisinger Community Medical Center’s Cancer Center in Scranton. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharma or another Geisinger hematologist-oncologist, please call 800-275-6401 or visit Geisinger.org.

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House of Blues Entertainment LLC is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues’ first location, in Cambridge’s Harvard Square, was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, co-star of the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.
The House of Blues grew out of founder Isaac Tigrett’s love for the unique American art form known as the “the Blues”. Weaned on this music during his early childhood in Tennessee, one of Isaac’s goals was to introduce the world to the music of the rural south, including the Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Roots-based Rock & Roll.
The very first House of Blues opened its doors in a converted historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1992 and is home to live music, original folk art, and delta-inspired cuisine. The House of Blues is dedicated to educating and celebrating the history of Southern Culture and African American artistic contributions to music and art.
Steeped in tradition of the South, many of the artifacts and items represented in the House of Blues have historical significance. Their “Crazy Quilt” stage curtains pay respect to the enslaved Africans who used the Underground Railroad as a passage to freedom. The “Jacob’s Ladder” pattern is an example of this.
These curtains that cover every stage at their venues have been constructed in a free-form-abstract arrangement and took over one thousand hours to complete. Under every stage in the House of Blues is a metal box filled with Delta Mississippi mud. This box is welded to the structure on the stage to ensure that every artist has the roots and the spirit of the South planted beneath their feet.
Their art collection is almost entirely comprised of Folk, Outsider, and Self-Taught artwork and we refer to this style as the “Visual Blues.” Currently, the House of Blues is the largest curator of Outsider Art in the world.
The House of Blues is committed to serving the community. From feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving Day before opening to the public to its grass-roots efforts to find and support local artists, the House of Blues is more than a place for music and food.
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering unity and creating opportunity through music. Music Forward educates youth about the role of music and culture in social change; invests in music education programs; creates performance opportunities for young and emerging musicians; and inspires young people with practical experience in the music industry.
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Society’s Choice was very excited to attend the live performance of our very own member Dalal Bruchmann, who performed live at the Viper Room with her band. Dalal’s performance was outstanding despite technical difficulties. Dalal is a Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actress and VFX Artist.
Dalal’s passion for acting, singing and modeling began in Austria, following a long a line of Artists, Composers and Musician. Dalal is a direct descendant of Franz Seraph von Bruchmann, lyricist for world-renowned composer Franz Schubert, and her mother, Maria Harmony, a painter and actress in the Shakespeare Theatre.
A certified musical and artistic prodigy, she was adamant to learn to play both the violin and piano by age four and started composing her own scores at age five. At age nine, she attended the Mozarteum Master Class Chamber days in Oberschuetzen, Austria and later toured with the Leoben Musical Orchestra through Austria and Germany during the summer months of 1999 till 2004.
Dalal’s international appeal has landed her a starring role in the upcoming feature film, “Into the Darkness,” where she plays Katelyn, a young girl that gets lost in a cave with her three friends, which co-stars Mischa Barton and Kiowa Gordon (“Twilight” saga). Dalal has since been on the cover of Magazines all over the world; Dstripped Magazine in Canada and the United States, The Grazer in Austria, Monat in Austria and Germany and the Inspirational Woman Magazine in the United Kingdom. She was also a cover model for various Billboards in Austria and Germany.
Dalal just won the Akademia Music Award for her song “Suddenly” in the category BEST POP SONG, she also won Best Singer/Songwriter for her song “I will be here”.
Her Single “SUPERMAN” written for the documentary HAIR was nominated for a HOLLYWOOD MUSIC IN MEDIA AWARD 2014.
“Music, Sound, Performing and Visual Arts brought meaning for me to the chaos in this world, it gave me a way to look beyond our world’s conventions and perceive it as something extraordinary.”
~ Dalal Bruchmann
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It’s been one of the most frustrating aspects of the pandemic.
From the first surge of infections in the spring of 2020 to the latest, which began in November with the Omicron variant, we’ve witnessed the same pattern: exponential growth in COVID-19 cases, followed by a massive demand for tests, which can’t be met.
An obvious remedy is to stockpile adequate supplies, but that hasn’t happened.
When Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos revealed earlier this month he had negotiated contracts for an additional 313 million rapid antigen tests, there were already line-ups everywhere — including at pharmacies that purchase tests directly from COVID-19 test manufacturers.
Part of the blame lies with Omicron’s exceptional transmissibility, which triggered unexpectedly high demand for the tests.
Consider the trajectory. Shipments from the federal government to the provinces averaged 14 million per month from September to November, and accelerated to 35 million in December as Omicron spread. This month, the federal government expects to ship 140 million.
Yet, even that isn’t enough to sate demand for rapid antigen tests — considered an important tool for allowing front-line workers to keep shops and emergency rooms open.
Why can’t we get ahead of the curve?
The constantly changing features of the virus are just one factor. The manufacturers’ supply chains have a lot to do with the supply-demand mismatch as well.
During the first wave early in 2020, for instance, many of the ingredients that went into building COVID-19 tests were in short supply, especially in Canada where the virus was later to arrive. The shortages were exacerbated when foreign suppliers — the dominant force in the molecular testing industry — withheld critical components, and the government failed in its efforts to accelerate domestic sources of supply.
Government labs here eventually secured the chemicals and components necessary to vastly increase their capacity. The number of COVID-19 tests performed across the country soared to 3.6 million in January 2021 from half a million in April 2020.
But that still wasn’t enough to accommodate the next two waves of the virus in late 2020 and last spring. And this was despite Health Canada’s approval of dozens of COVID-19 tests, including from domestic suppliers such as LuminUltra of Fredericton and Diagnostics Biochem of London.
The vast majority of COVID-19 tests during the first year of the pandemic were PCR — sophisticated polymerase chain reaction tests capable of detecting tiny pieces of the virus, and therefore considered the most accurate.
When vaccinations weren’t widely available, accuracy was vital. But there are disadvantages with most PCR tests. They are expensive and must be administered by trained professionals. Accelerating the number of tests beyond 3.5 million monthly is difficult.
When Canadians began getting vaccinated in earnest last April, governments — most notably in Alberta and Quebec — considered another tool to help with re-opening economies.
Rapid antigen tests — which detect the virus by identifying certain proteins — are relatively inexpensive and some can be self-administered. In general, they are less accurate than PCR tests but in ways that matter less when many people are vaccinated and governments want to keep economies running.
These tests are very good at picking up an active infection, but less accurate if the test is done shortly before COVID-19 presents with symptoms, or later on, when the infection is waning. In most cases, the most infectious workers will test positive and self-isolate. Frequent tests should catch the various stages of the disease, if it is present.
Just before Omicron arrived, Canada had what seemed to be loads of testing capacity — several million PCR tests per month, along with a healthy pipeline of rapid antigen tests.
Hospitals, including those in Ottawa, had taken delivery last fall of additional rapid antigen tests in advance of a likely increase in COVID-19 infections as people spent more time indoors. No one anticipated the Omicron spike. Not even the largest manufacturers of COVID-19 tests.
Consider the case of Abbott Laboratories, a Chicago-based pharmaceutical giant and the largest supplier to Canada of rapid antigen tests and PCR tests alike. Abbott last summer took a US$500 million restructuring charge as it dramatically shrank production of rapid antigen tests known as BinaxNOW — the U.S. version of the product sold in Canada as Panbio.
This was in response to an announcement by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that Americans who had been vaccinated and showed no symptoms of COVID-19 no longer needed to be tested.
Fortunately, Abbott supplies Canada with its Panbio rapid antigen tests from a plant in South Korea, which also serves other countries. It continued shipping tests at a steady rate but, even so, this level of production hasn’t been sufficient to cope with Omicron.
“We’re seeing unprecedented demand for Panbio and we’re sending them out as fast as we can make them,” said Kimberly Modory, vice-president of public affairs for Abbott’s diagnostics unit. “This includes running our manufacturing facilities 24/7.”
By the end of December, the federal government had distributed 60 million Panbio tests to the provinces, including 28 million to Ontario.
But this month’s announcement by Health Minister Duclos suggests Abbott is being overtaken by BTNX Inc. as Canada’s top supplier of rapid antigen tests.
BTNX — which is headquartered in Markham but does its manufacturing in China — had supplied nearly 40 million rapid antigen tests to the federal government as of Dec. 31.
The low-profile company has been run for decades by Iqbal Sunderani, who has a degree in civil engineering from the University of Manchester, according to his LinkedIn profile. Pre-COVID-19, BTNX built a global business that sells a wide variety of rapid tests that screen for cancer, drugs and infectious diseases.
Along the way, BTNX developed supply lines into China. Matthias Volk, the company’s former vice-president of technical operations, is managing director of Suzhou Sensogen Biotech, a China-based supplier of rapid diagnostic tests — again, according to LinkedIn. When reached by this newspaper, Volk declined an interview. “You should talk to Iqbal,” he said.
Sunderani has not acknowledged multiple phone calls.
The federal government’s main procurement agency — Public Services and Procurement Canada — said BTNX’s “production process is split between China and Canada, with quality assurance and labelling completed in Canada.”
Under recently signed contracts with Public Services and Procurement Canada, BTNX is scheduled to ship a further 114 million-plus tests in the months to come compared to an additional 63 million over the same period for Abbott.
Given that BTNX less than four months ago had supplied just four million tests to the federal government, it’s not yet clear its supply chains will be able to accommodate such a dramatic increase. And even if they can, they will be hard-pressed to keep up with the spread of Omicron given the government’s failure to anticipate the variant’s rise.
The federal government has also signed deals with multiple other firms ranging from BD Veritor of New Jersey to several outfits (including Switch Health) that use technology from SD Biosensor of South Korea. Thirty million tests have been ordered from B.C.-based Artron Laboratories.
But BTNX and Abbott combined will have accounted for two-thirds of the 425 million rapid tests shipped to Canada from the beginning of the pandemic to the end of March, when it’s estimated the current contracts will end or be renewed.
Depending on Omicron’s trajectory, does the industry have the wherewithal to accelerate or at least maintain high levels of production and perhaps allow us to stockpile?
Maybe. It’s a question of incentives. Manufacturers assume a certain risk in allocating a large chunk of their productive capacity for COVID-19 tests that may or may not be necessary next quarter, let alone next year.
Yes, they are richly rewarded for their efforts. But, as Abbott illustrated last summer, they require extra government incentives to stay the course during a public health emergency that appeared — temporarily as it turned out — to be waning.
Post-Omicron, the incentive might take the form of purchases to create a stockpile that may not then seem necessary at the time. That’s how we get ahead of the testing curve.
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CHATSWORTH, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- Shares of MRV Communications rose 10 percent as investors continued to load up on the stock as a cheap way to play the red-hot networking sector.
"This is a sum-of-the-parts story," said Dan Schwartz, a money manager at York Capital Management. MRV mrvc has units that produce data networking products, routers and even a has a Web site that allows businesses to buy and sell tech products.
Schwartz added MRV is looking to sell shares in its optical access business. The move, which would pump up MRV's balance sheet, could come early next year, he added.
"People are finally starting to recognize this company," says Schwartz, who owns a "decent-sized" chunk of shares. The stock has jumped five-fold over the past half-year. Shares jumped 6 3/16, or 10 percent to 65 5/8.
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