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Slow-and-steady watercolorist Yvette Creel creates her own niche
By Emily NemensPosted Jun 27, 2012
Speckled river rocks, peeling tree bark, and shiny, round objects – these are typical subjects for a watercolorist who wants to show off her technical chops. But scary little bunnies? With a series of cute, evil thumpers, and her innovative approach to a conservative medium, local artist Yvette Creel is making a name for herself in not one but two of Baton Rouge’s art communities.
A watercolor way of life
Creel, a Baton Rouge native, started watercoloring at the city’s Fine Arts Academy when she was 12. Even as her academic and professional focus turned to graphic design, she kept painting.
“I really like the fact that it’s so fluid. You can’t really make any mistakes, so maybe you go a little slower, and it’s not so whimsical,” Creel said.
There’s also a pragmatic motivation to picking watercolor over oil or acrylic paints.
“Because you can’t make any mistakes, maybe it’s a little harder. Maybe there’s not as much competition out there.”
There are other watercolorists, of course.
“We’ve got a very strong watercolor society here in Louisiana,” Creel said. But for all the painters out there, she said few are making work as “painfully detailed” as hers.
Creel’s method is slow going – a big work can take up to 80 hours – but the payoff is high. She’s not one to show it off, but she’s got a drawer full of ribbons from local and regional shows.
With the no-mistakes mantra of the watercolorist, what does she do to unwind? She had to think about it for a minute, but decided cooking and biking help. Oh, and she occasionally makes the trek to Burning Man, California’s epic alt-culture festival.
Facets of surface
Creel’s nature series spans from rocks to rhinos. To develop her technical mastery of texture and pattern, she worked on spheres for a number of years.
“They evolve from being metal and engraved on leather and silk to wood, tamed from natural fibers.”
Currently she is working on a series of blown up chessboards and giant chess pieces.
“I just liked the contrast of the sharp black and white,” she said.
Is she a chess player?
“Not well,” she admitted with a laugh.
Creel also has an ongoing series of paintings centered on the demonic bunnies Chaz and Whitman. The models are two wooden rabbits she got at a New Orleans antique store. In the past few years, Creel has gotten them into all sorts of shenanigans. Creel said her usual audience wasn’t too responsive, but then, she continued, “I took them to a Stabbed in the Art here in Baton Rouge and sold five of them in one night. They’ve done well ever since.”
World traveler, back home
After starting her artistic journey in Baton Rouge, Creel went to school at New Orleans’ Loyola University, and then moved to Houston, where she studied at the Glassel School of Art. After having some fun in London, she landed in San Francisco, where she worked for Disney until the dotcom bust sent her back to Baton Rouge.
More recently, Creel met and married her husband.
Their house has a sun-drenched painting studio, and she’s spending more time there now that budget cuts meant leaving her full-time design job. Creel is making lemonade from lemons: She used to paint from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., and now has all day to work on projects and build her freelance design practice. “It feels great” to be full time on her own, she said.
She just finished showing at the French Quarter Fest, and she has work up in the St. Tammany Art Association Summer Show in Covington. She’s represented by Martin’s Gallery in Baton Rouge and is looking for a gallery to sell her work in New Orleans.
Minding the generation gap
Creel is also gearing up for another semester of graduate school at LSU, where she’s getting a master’s degree in Graphic Design. She’s glad to be back in school. “Graphic design classes really force you to be creative. In my corporate job, it felt like there were a lot of standard operating procedures… In my new projects, it’s, ‘Do whatever you can, be as crazy as you like. Fold it up, set fire to it. That’s cool, too.’”
Going back to school is just one way Creel spans the generation gap. She enjoys the vibrant young arts scene in Baton Rouge.
“I see a really active young crowd. I only see it growing,” she said. But she’s very involved in the watercolorist associations as well.
“Some of the art societies that I’m into seem a lot more conservative. They don’t seem to have a lot of new members.”
Both the young guns and the old stalwarts may be working in Baton Rouge, but Creel said, “It doesn’t seem like the two groups are doing the same art in the same place.”
While she hopes Baton Rouge can support a gallery somewhere between the two, for now she’s happy to hop between the two scenes, painting all the way.
Creel’s work will be on view at Haven Gallery, 651 Laurel St., Friday, June 29, from 6 to 10 p.m.
For more information on Yvette Creel and her work, visit www.YvetteCreel.com


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Singer Portable’s Aide Reportedly Crushes Okada Rider To Death In Ogun
An aide to fast-rising singer, Portable has reportedly crushed an okada rider in Ogun with his Range Rover.
According to reports, the singer’s aide was rushing to his employer’s second child naming ceremony when the gruesome incident happened.
Popular Instagram blog, Instablog, reports that multiple sources claimed that the victim of the accident was rushed to the hospital but didn’t make it.
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If you tried to come up with an app that has nearly universal appeal among all groups of people, Google Maps would be a great place to start. It’s accurate, fast, and extremely useful for just about anyone who uses it—except for those who suffer from color blindness, that is. One colorblind Maps user is taking to Google’s Reddit page in an attempt to change that.
“Google Traffic Maps are really difficult to read as a red-green colorblind person (of which there are many), would love to get Google to notice this,” the post reads. “Many of us struggle to read the maps which determine how we drive to work.”
Google Maps uses a basic red-green color scheme in order to show traffic hiccups along popular routes. A green roadway means things are running smoothly, while red sections signify slowdown. Unfortunately, the colors aren’t distinct enough to stand out from one another for those with red-green color blindness. Without being able to distinguish between the red and green wavelengths used to show the traffic patterns, the feature is quite literally useless for those diagnosed with one of the most common forms of color blindness.
Many different types of software have dealt with this issue in the past, and Google Maps certainly isn’t the first to use hues that create issues for colorblind users. One notable case is that of Call of Duty, which traditionally uses red and green nametags to highlight objectives as well as help distinguish between friendly and enemy players. As a result, every Call of Duty release from the past few years has included a special option that tweaks the colors just enough so they can be seen by those with color blindness.
The Reddit thread highlighting the Maps shortcoming has gained a fair bit of attention, and it appears that it might actually expedite the inclusion of an option for colorblind users. “This is a known issue, and there are many things in the works to help address it, but please do report it anyway,” notes a redditor who has been tagged as being a Google employee, adding, “Feedback helps us prioritize.”
The reporting feature can be accessed via the question mark icon in the bottom right corner of a Google Maps screen. You can use this feature to send a general feedback note and flag the red-green blindness incompatibility as an accessibility problem, which may help speed up the implementation of a fix.
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WP Engine is hosting a webinar for you on Wednesday, January 18 at 1pm CDT – Advanced Tips for Using Yoast SEO. I’ve attended their webinars in the past and this should be a valuable half-hour if you’re wanting to become better at Yoast SEO.
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Texas Health Resources Admissions Specialist PRN – ER Admitting – Texas Health Presbyterian Denton in Denton, Texas
Texas Health Presbyterian Denton seeks to hire an Admissions Specialist to work PRN/As-needed at their Emergency Room Admitting Department.
The address is 3000 North I-35, Denton, TX 76201.
Salary range is Minimum: $15.00/hour – Maximum: $22.99/hour – based on relevant experience. PRN rate: $15.00/hour
Variable shifts on a PRN/As-needed basis. Non-benefitted.
Must be available to work variable schedule to include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to attend orientation/training initially, at least 1 week will be during normal business hours.
This position is located inside the Emergency Room. It is a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking when dealing with emergency situations. In this role, the Admissions Specialist will be exposed to various clinical/medical/other emergencies as patients arrive to the ER. Most of the shift will be spent on your feet as you register patients.
Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures.
Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same.
Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers.
Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Why Texas Health Resources? Texas Health Highlights
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. Hospital services include heart and vascular care, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, emergency medicine, and a weight loss surgery program. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 1,000 employees and more than 325 physicians on its medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Located 45 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and 40 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth, Texas Health Denton is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a Joint Commission accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
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France is apparently taking a comparatively harder line in approaching Iran on its nuclear program activities of late.
France accused Iran on Thursday of secretly making nuclear weapons, ditching Europe’s traditional diplomatic caution for bluntness in remarks that echoed the tough U.S. stance on Iran’s disputed nuclear program.
The accusation from French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy — which Iran quickly denied — appeared to reflect mounting exasperation and a tougher stance by one of three key European negotiators.
”No civilian nuclear program can explain the Iranian nuclear program. It is a clandestine military nuclear program,” Douste-Blazy said on France-2 television.
Interesting that France would take a stronger stance than the other nations … is it a strategy being played that is more defensive or offensive in nature?
The French Foreign Ministry insisted that Douste-Blazy’s remarks were in line with the European position on Iran, but fellow negotiators Germany and Britain have not spoken so frankly.
”The international community has sent a very firm message in telling the Iranians to return to reason and suspend all nuclear activity and the enrichment and conversion of uranium, but they aren’t listening to us,” Douste-Blazy said.
”Now it’s up to the Security Council to say what it will do, what means it will use to stop, to manage, to halt this terrible crisis of nuclear proliferation caused by Iran,” Douste-Blazy said.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Ali Larijani, lashed back.
”I recommend that Mr. Douste-Blazy speak in diplomatic terms and avoid increasing tension,” he said, according to Iranian state-run television. ”The motivation of the French foreign minister behind his new comments is ambiguous to us. But it is in the interests of the region that the West adopts a logical stance toward Iran’s nuclear activities.”
The overriding logical conclusion is that Iran’s nuclear activities are a part of a policy of aggression that will likely escalate. In order for diplomacy to have a chance, both parties have to be reasonable.
Sounds like it’s time to define and further strengthen alliances, just as much as the diplomatic overtures that are being extended.


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Celebrating 35 years of Force, Nike and Titan is releasing Air Force 1s every Friday. This Friday, October 20th, Nike Sportswear is releasing the Air Force 1 07 LV8 in Black/Gum. Donning a smooth tonal black suede upper and gum bottoms, the shoe is complemented with the gum air soles. The leather Swoosh provides some texture to the sneaker, giving the classic sneaker some added dimension. The Nike Air Force 1 07 LV8 will be available tomorrow at the Titan x Nike Pop-Up space. Each purchase of an Air Force 1 this season at the pop-up space entitles you to your choice of lace dubraes, pins or lace ornament.

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In 1995, Microneedling aka: Collagen Induction Therapy was identified as an effective treatment for scars. Since then, the technique also referred to as the "Vampire Facial", or "Dermapen" has become one of the go-to corrective treatments that is safe for all skin types. The adjustable depth of the device allows for an advanced treatment that adapts to individual client’s needs. Used for the treatment of stretch marks, surgical scars, wrinkles, acne scars, hair loss, keloid scars, breast augmentation scars, and hyper pigmentation. This skin needling technique involves using fine sterile needles 0.1mm-2.5 mm in length that repeatedly shallow-pierce the skin, producing microscopic “micro-channels”. These microscopic wounds lead to the release of a multitude of growth factors, stimulating the formation of new collagen, elastin, and the neovascularization in the dermis. They also allow for the deep infusion of active ingredients such as: Growth Factors, Stem Cells, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid. Note: May require minimal downtime for some individuals.
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Duo band Twenty One Pilots have released a new single, ‘Level of Concern’, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s catchy and worth a listen.
The coronavirus pandemic has been going on for a while now, and it goes without saying that it’s affecting the many industries. The music industry is no exception, with concerts and festivals being cancelled or postponed, and music release dates being pushed back.
In response to the pandemic and the restrictions that have put most of the world in self-isolation, major band Twenty One Pilots have come out with a brand new song. It’s been nearly two years since the band’s latest album, and their new single ‘Level of Concern’, was written and recorded in the band’s own self-isolation.
The band, originating in Columbus, Ohio, formed in 2009 and reached worldwide fame in 2015 with the bestselling status of their fourth studio album Blurryface. The album won over many fans and was praised by critics for its diversity and mature themes, and its signature sound as a creative mix of hip-hop, reggae and indie rock.
Band members Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun released their fifth and latest album, Trench, in October 2018. Trench was an album that Joseph and Dun built anticipation for with a long social media hiatus. In Australia, the album reached number one in the ARIA Albums Chart upon its release, and was also met with positive reviews internationally.
We haven’t heard much from Twenty One Pilots since Trench, but their recent single ‘Level of Concern’ is a song we didn’t know we needed.
Twenty One Pilots: ‘Level Of Concern’
‘Level of Concern’ is a super catchy song. It’s quarantine themed, and it acknowledges the state of the world as it is right now with an upbeat Twenty One Pilots tone. At the same time, I’d say it sounds a little different to what one would expect from the duo, but it’s a nice shift. According to Joseph, the song is the first composition he has written on an electric guitar.
Regarding the song, frontman Tyler Joseph said:
“Always writing, but this one feels like it should just come out now”.
Joseph has also expressed his concern for the uncertainty of live music and when it will be up and running again. So, Joseph and bandmate Josh Dun have decided to donate a large portion of the profits of ‘Level of Concern’ to a charity called Crew Nation.
The charity is a global relief fund that goes towards live music crews whose jobs have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and tour cancellations.
There’s no doubt that it’s a tough time for the music industry, and for the world in general. It’s definitely a time of challenge and struggle, and Joseph has made it clear that he hopes this new song will help some people in their own situations with the pandemic. The song is an optimistic one that encourages a more cheerful mood, and besides that, it just sounds great.
Twenty One Pilots are an awesome band, and it’s always good to see our favourite bands producing new music. So props to them for staying productive during this time and giving us another great song, and lifting our spirits too.
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MasterCard has opened an R&D centre at its Asia regional headquarters in Singapore. The centre will focus on the research and development of new payment solutions including emerging payments, chip, contactless, mobile and e-commerce.
- Android O to offer autofill for payments
- Westpac launches payments keyboard for chat apps
- Wells Fargo moves forward with ATM mobile withdrawal plans
- US airport stores to automatically file expense reports for business travellers
- LG to launch mobile payments service using magnetic communication technology


CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy wants to welcome you (back) to UFV for the semester, and introduce you to some awesome music that might get you pumped for learning about all the awesome cultural opportunities at CIVL, The Cascade, Athletics, Student Life, and more!
Eminem – “We Hate Trump”
Guess who’s back! He’s back again! But last time he was back, when you saw this video of him in a parking garage raging against our fearless leader to the South, I bet you went out and told a friend! In honour of his new release, here’s Eminem’s best work.
Jeremy Dutcher – “Honor Song”
Jeremy Dutcher released this genre-defying, precedent-setting album this year, melding brilliant classical and orchestral melodies and songwriting with traditional Indigenous storytelling, songs, and drums. It’s a Polaris Prize shortlisted album this year, and I highly recommend you check out this song and more of this groundbreaking Canadian release.
Saint Soldier – “Bushido Code”
Inaugural Fraser Valley Music Awards hip-hop award winner, Saint Soldier, has a new album in the tank ready to go, but not available yet, while this excellent one-off track is just the song to get you stoked about what’s coming next from the prince of Valley prose. Word.
David Ivan Neil – “Fake Tinder”
Wouldn’t it be funny to watch a music video where a guy coming literally straight out of a Terminator movie shoot goes on a date with a girl he meets on Tinder, and tries to learn about all the different things she may like based on other peoples’ Tinder accounts?!


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The Melt Like Universe
Melt Like Clouds is the mind child of Ryan Cantz. This project explores the struggle of what is real and what is imaginary. Sometimes things feel more like dreams than reality. Taking all the aspects that frequent the subconscious, Melt Like Clouds establishes through audio and visuals how a memory could haunt the mind. These unexplained images need a way out or the internal conflict will affect a person's mental state. Whether your head is in the clouds or your feet are on the ground, how do you know what's really there? Melt Like Clouds is the gray area where a hallucination meets the physical world.
The debut album, Liquid Dreaming, is a 10-track album full of un-expecting trances and cacophony. The goal of this album is to differentiate dreams and reality. Majority of this album was made at obscure times of the night and early morning due to irregular sleep patterns. Fully produced, written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Ryan Cantz in the summer of 2012. Officially released September 03, 2012.
Following up with the release of Liquid Dreaming, came the release of the second coming of the Melt Like Clouds chronicles. Mile High Island is the sophomore album of this project. Focusing on isolation, reclusion and living inside yourself; this adventure of sounds portrays the mindset and endeavors of a loner who is misunderstood. Written, recorded, produced, mixed by Ryan Cantz and mastered by Channel Fuse Media in the fall/winter of 2012-2013. Officially released April 09, 2013.
As the Melt Like Clouds story continues, Sun Drip opens up a new chapter to the project. This is the third album to be released along this adventure and it demonstrates the changing of times and the evolution of people. While keeping the same experimental electronic sound, this album makes it easier for one to connect to the music and lyrics. Alteration maybe challenging from some but the best stories begin at another's end. Fully produced, written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Ryan Cantz in the winter/spring of 2014. Officially released July 22, 2014.
In order to illustrate the Melt Like Clouds notion even more, a video for the "Sun Drip" single SLOPES was created. The video brings a story to the project and helps a viewer grasp the vision of the music and eloquence of the work. An isolated artist finds himself on a search to discover a mask but the mask and the character who hid it is all a figment of his imagination. As the first video for Melt Like Clouds, it not only aids a further understanding to the project but also shapes a new one. Directed by Ryan Cantz and edited by Dana Verdecchio and Cole Blackmore.The official video was released on July 14, 2015.
SLOPES is first video to let someone see into the Melt Like Clouds world and following that we see the first stream of illusions with Feathered Ends. The masked man flows on railroad tracks through an engaging forest and ends up at a bridge to a waterway. Directed by Ryan Cantz, Cinematography and editing by Dana Verdecchio and additional camera work by Greg Monastra. The video mirage was released on August 25, 2015.
Entering the waterway, the feathered character begins a journey through an environment of wet conditions in AQUEOUS. Floating on a raft in a huge water hole and roaming through nature's pool, the mystical being creates watery psychedelia to question whether we're just swimming around or swimming through somebody's mind. Directed by Ryan Cantz, Cinematography and editing by Dana Verdecchio and additional camera work by Greg Monastra. The video adventure was released on December 10, 2015.
After the tour of chimera with the otherworldly creature, the first piece of reality begins to manifest in SHADOWS. A man goes in the bathroom to take a pill to hopefully calm his hallucinations but amplifies them instead. Soon the visions take over his body and become real. The man turns into the masked entity that has been haunting his mind. With no way to cope with the problem, the mental state of the man is starting to affect him physically. Directed by Ryan Cantz, Cinematography and editing by Dana Verdecchio, additional camera work by Greg Monastra and makeup by Alissa Jackson. The video delusion was released on March 15, 2016.
As imagination and realism combat each other in previous videos, Melt Like Clouds takes it back to where the whole idea really comes from with WANDERING & HABITUAL. Two songs performed live in a room of fantasy with various instruments and electronics. The music is what gave Melt Like Clouds life and as the project continues the birth of it is just as important as its death. Even though these videos do not expand the Melt Like Clouds story, they give insight on the artist that creates this world of illusions for a further understanding of why Melt Like Clouds came to be. Filmed by Dana Verdecchio and Mike Verdecchio The videos came to existence on June 17, 2016.
Melt Like Clouds exclusively has its own story but the reality of creating the music, videos, photos and traveling around the world performing is a whole other escapade. This piece to the enterprise was something unexpected and it was never thought that Melt Like Clouds would even leave the bedroom studio. In the video for the single REALM, the authenticity is shown with behind the scenes footage, recording vocals and instruments, live shows, the amazing crew who help create this and the lifestyle it takes to keep this monster alive. The song encourages pushing forward even though there are numerous things to put life on pause. The montage was edited together by Dana Verdecchio and released on August 2, 2016.
After a summer of touring and about to enter the fall leg, an unforeseen opportunity opened its door. Melt Like Clouds teamed up with Leesta Vall Sound Recordings to release a limited edition 7" lathe cut record. The records were made on a modified antique record cutting lathe from the 1950's. Each record was handmade, one at a time, in real time, by a real person. The record contains two exclusive songs. The release of VANISH & CALLOW musically demonstrates both ends of the spectrum. With VANISH being the more upbeat in your face cacophony of real world problems and CALLOW being the downtempo hauntingly beautiful live in your head anthem. This record hopes to shed light on the dark areas in life and bring clarity to the static in your mind. The one of a kind record was released on October 11, 2016.
Through the noise of an old television, a skeleton-like man dressed in a tuxedo emerges. He lights up a cigarette, straddles on a guitar and performs a new rendition of the classic tune ANGEL BABY by Rosie & the Originals. The video encapsulates a retro Melt Like Clouds aesthetic using primarily black and white accoutrement. The fancy skeleton character could just be an illusion of an artist's mind but with this vintage wormhole the character could actually be real. The question is where and when is this performance happening in accordance with the masked man and the other Melt Like Clouds souls. The antique production was dropped on December 20, 2016; filmed and edited by Dana Verdecchio.

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Oklahoma Senior Follies, Inc. has chosen its group of 2016 Beauties. This is a group of outstanding, involved, attractive women who epitomize the best of active women over 55 years of age. They will be featured in the Senior Follies Extravaganza along with the 2016 King, former Governor George Nigh.
Former Kings have been Leland Gourley, Barry Switzer and Dick Sias, all seniors who have contributed greatly to the greater Oklahoma City community.
The 2016 beauties include community volunteer Cheryl Clements, Oklahoma City University First Lady Jan Henry, State Chief of Protocol Chris Morriss, Rotary Club President Terri Cooper, Republic Bank and Trust Senior Vice President Mary Blankenship Pointer, and oil and gas professional Renate Wiggin.
Former Governor George Nigh is a good sport – and will serve as the 2016 Follies “King.” He served as the Sooner State’s chief executive twice, and was the first two-term Oklahoma governor in history.
After his service running the state, affable Nigh served on the board of directors for J.C. Penney and as president for the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. He is presently a director and advisor in public relations for the International Bank of Commerce.
A new 501c3 entity, the Follies troupe founded through the vision of Bobbie Burbridge Lane and the Burbridge Foundation to promote, encourage and stimulate the social and active lives of our Oklahoma seniors through example, reminding them to go out and use their talents for good.
The annual follies production has garnered stellar reviews and excellent attendance in its annual productions the past several years. Filling up the new performance venue is the next objective.
The Follies also sponsors the Joy Tour, which entertains seniors at assisted living, senior living and nursing homes centers throughout the Oklahoma City Metro. As always, net proceeds from the Senior Follies benefit our “seasoned citizens” in tangible ways.
The Oklahoma Senior Follies extravaganza “a la Ziegfeld” will be held August 20 at 7 p.m. and August 21 at 3 p.m. and will have senior stars of Screen, TV and Stage performing solos, duets, production numbers, choral selections, a dance troupe, a line dance group, a ventriloquist, pianists, country stars.
All this and more will perform on the outstanding stage of Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), 7777 South May Avenue. Tickets are now on sale at 405-682-7579.


If you listen to the buzzwords being tossed around by our various politicians these days, you could almost believe they have the same goal in mind. But reading between the lines, our federal and provincial governments couldn't be further apart in what they hope to achieve.
Just a day into her new position as federal Infrastructure Minister, Liberal MP Catherine McKenna told CTV's Question Period Sunday that she wants to get things done. It's the same line our own Premier Jason Kenney has used here in Alberta ever since he began campaigning for the UCP prior to the recent provincial election: "Get 'er done," he proclaimed in many a speech to supporters.
And so it seems everyone wants to get infrastructure built. Everyone wants to improve the lives of Albertans (and Canadians in general). Everyone wants to see us prosper.
Why, then, is it still so hard to get a straight answer out of the feds on their support for pipelines?
Canadians returned the Liberals to power last month, but with a minority government – an expression of the displeasure our country is feeling with Trudeau's leadership. Nowhere was that displeasure clearer than in the Prairies, which became a bastion of Conservative support, a solid sheet of blue. The few Liberal MPs we had in Alberta lost their seats. It was a signal that's still blaring loud and clear: Alberta's residents want change and they want to be listened to.
Minority governance is a tenuous position for any party to be in, requiring the support of another party to succeed. As Trudeau's throne speech approaches, our country's leader is no doubt doing some soul-searching on how to bring together a divided country, or at the very least, how to hang onto his position as Prime Minister.
The question this throne speech will answer is what lesson the Liberals took away from the federal election. If they believe they can stay the course and continue in the direction they were taking prior to the vote, they may find themselves capsized by the fickle storm of public opinion. Short of a pledge to push through pipelines and repeal bills like C-69 and C-48, it's unlikely the Liberals will pull much Conservative support, and McKenna made it clear reopening the debate on C-69 is not on the table. She pledged Trans Mountain would be built but dodged questions on whether the federal government would be open to using its constitutional powers to ensure that happens, if the project remains tangled up in the courts.
If the Liberals hope to succeed, this throne speech will need to have more forethought and consideration for Alberta than the government has shown thus far. Unfortunately, McKenna's comments have us prepared to hear more of the same. From the look of it, the Liberal version of "Get 'er done" means once again nothing will get done for Alberta.


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Is it safe to eat pet food? Dog food isn’t designed for the unique nutrition needs of humans, though it is made from ingredients that are technically safe for humans to eat. Thus, it’s not inherently toxic for humans and may be safe in an emergency situation. However, eating dog food may increase your risk of developing foodborne illness.
What happens if we eat cat eaten food? In most cases, eating or drinking something after a cat licked it shouldn’t cause any concern. The human immune system is very good at detecting most zoonotic diseases and protecting you from them by eradicating them. Honestly, the chances of you getting sick from a cat are very slim.
Is cat food healthy for humans? Ultimately, pet food isn’t toxic to humans, but it isn’t ideal. You can give it a try or even use it if you’re in need. But it’s not a long-term solution from a nutritional or food safety perspective.
Is it OK to eat food a cat licked? If you want to play it 100% safe then you should throw out the food that your cat licked. While there are some infections that can be spread from you to your cat, like giardia, the risk is typically very low for most cats and most humans.


A new imaging technique, developed by the teams of Professors Jinyang Liang and Fiorenzo Vetrone at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), can measure temperature in 2D, without contact, and in just a snap. The results of their research were published in the journal Nature Communications. This accurate real-time temperature detection could one day improve photothermal therapy and help in the early diagnosis of skin cancers.
This technology, known as single-shot photoluminescence lifetime imaging thermometry (SPLIT), is based on the luminescence of nanoparticles doped with rare earth ions. "They are considered as nanothermometers because their luminescent properties change with the temperature of the environment. They are also biocompatible," says Professor Vetrone, a pioneer in this field of study.
Instead of imaging the luminescence point by point, which is time consuming, SPLIT uses a novel ultrahigh-speed camera to track how quickly the luminescence decays of these nanoparticles in every spatial point. "Our camera is different from a common one, where each click gives one image: our camera works by capturing all the images of a dynamic event into one snapshot. Then we reconstruct them, one by one," says Xianglei Liu, a PhD student at INRS and the lead author of this article.
The temperature can then be sensed by checking how fast the emitted light fades out. Since it is in real time, SPLIT can follow the phenomenon as it happens. For the first time, it enables the luminescence thermometry using the nanoparticle's lifetime with a moving sample. "Compared to existing thermometry techniques, SPLIT is faster and has higher resolution. This allows a more accurate temperature sensing with both an advanced and economical solution," adds Professor Liang, an expert in ultra-fast imaging.
Professors Liang and Vetrone believe that SPLIT technology could, among other things, increase the ability to detect and treat skin cancers. At present, the capacity to detect melanomas, and more specifically micro-melanomas, is still limited. Existing diagnostic approaches are restricted by their invasiveness, resolution and accuracy, which leads to a large number of unnecessary biopsies.
Optical thermometry could thus be used to detect cancer cells, whose rapid metabolism leads to a higher temperature than that of normal tissue, making them more visible with SPLIT.
To detect melanoma, clinics can use a thermal camera, but the resolution is low. "SPLIT marks an important step in the technical development. With high resolution, the technology could be used to precisely locate the cancerous mole," says Professor Liang.
Beyond detection, this technology could also be used to monitor the light dose during certain types of treatment. For example, photothermal therapy attacks cancer cells through the heat generated by exposure to near-infrared light. "We want to eradicate the cancer, but not the surrounding tissue, so if the temperature is too high, the treatment could be decreased or stopped for a while. If it's too low, we can increase the light to get the right dose," says Vetrone.
In 2020, the Canadian Cancer Society estimated that 8,000 Canadians had been diagnosed with this form of cancer alone.
Institut national de la recherche scientifique – INRS
Liu, X., et al. (2021) Fast wide-field upconversion luminescence lifetime thermometry enabled by single-shot compressed ultrahigh-speed imaging. Nature Communications. doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-26701-1.
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Major refurbishment and redesign works have been completed at Treorchy Library as part of a joint £150,000 investment by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Welsh Government to improve the facilities for users and the local community.
Treorchy Library is situated opposite the Park & Dare Theatre, in the heart of the community, and is regularly used by residents of all ages. These improvement works make the library more accessible for all users.
Councillor Rhys Lewis, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Well-being and Cultural Services, said: “I am delighted that the works at Treorchy Library have now been completed, making the venue more accessible for all users.
“Treorchy Library remains a focal point of the community, as are all our libraries in towns and villages across Rhondda Cynon Taf. They are busy, vibrant places and their vital roles within our communities was highlighted during the global pandemic, with the introduction of the Order and Collect service, which remains popular today even though all of our libraries are now open once again.
“This investment work at Treorchy Library cements its place firmly in the community that it serves, and I encourage users of all ages to enjoy the venue and the services that it provides.”
Internal improvements included a complete redesign of the main reception area, providing a more flexible space and information point for all users and visitors.
The works also include the creation of a multi-purpose gallery and exhibition space for the display of a wide range of visual and creative art and artefacts, by professionals, community groups and individuals. Anyone interested in displaying their works at Treorchy Library can telephone: 01443 773204 or email: email@example.com
The main lending library has also been reorganised throughout, along with the relocation and new design layout of the popular children’s area, which incorporates a new raised platform that can be used as a performance space.
The IT facilities have also been improved at Treorchy Library, creating a brand-new IT suite with eight public access PCs available for use, along with a large interactive screen.
Funding for the improvements at Treorchy Library has been provided by the Council and Welsh Government’s Museums, Archives and Libraries Division.
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A new report by the Chief Medical Officer suggests that investing more in children’s health now could help the NHS save billions of pounds in the future. According Professor Dame Sally Davies, obesity, poverty, and poor mental health are all aspects of health that damage the future health of children when not promptly taken care of.
However, if health services, social services, and the Government stepped in to make sure that these problems are taken care of them the lives of thousands of children in Britain could be positively changed now and in the future.
In her report, Davies presents evidence that estimates that lowering the obesity rate by just one percent would be enough to lower the risk of long term health problems which in turn would save the NHS a billion every year.
Davies went on to explain that her generation has managed to prepare for their future better than her parents’ generation and now it is time to help the next generation prepare. She added that children today however have many more challenges in front of them so it is time to focus in on their specific needs.
Davies report contains some frightening facts, such as the fact that about 27% of children in the UK are at risk of poverty compared to just 16% at poverty in the Netherlands. It also states that obesity affects about 16% of children under the age of 15 and a whopping 13% of toddlers. In addition, ten percent of adolescents at any given time are likely to suffer from a mental health problem.
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“The most important thing in this world is to learn to give out love and let it come in.” ~Morrie Schwartz As a child, I never heard the phrase “I love you.” Now, I hear people say it all the time—at the end of phone calls and whenever parting ways. So we got to wondering how (or if) the words have changed? Newborns are innocent charms, all in a tiny, cute package. If your daughter is young, she will grow up and start rolling her eyes. Love yourself not in a egotistically way but in a way that you care for yourself, nourishing your body with healthy food, nourishing your mind with positive words of love, encouragement, empathy and understanding. Using regular eye contact. As is the case with explaining anything to a child, simplicity reigns supreme. Treat people with respect, dignity and a kind attitude. You should be so proud of yourself. Of course, you want to tell your child how you feel, and "love" is probably the most important word you can use. Although it is often assumed that children automatically know that they are loved by their parents, they really need to hear those special words from them. 101) I love you! Fyodor Dostoyevsky (brighside.me) At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict or not closing one more deal. I will always be here when you need me. You are important. “Teach Your Children Well” by … For example, you might say: "It's hard for me to describe much I love you!" 46. Here are the best words to convey your joy and love about meeting a newborn. Love children especially, for they too are sinless like the angels; they live to soften and purify our hearts and, as it were, to guide us. I’m grateful for you. They’re sure to warm your heart and help you better appreciate the people who share your life. 1. Dad & Mom, you have a powerful voice in the life of your child. Look for the true inner essence of a person than their outward appearance. Since then, this blog entry has become one of our highest-traffic pages site-wide. “The key is to use words and concrete examples they can understand and to recognize that the child’s model for love is how you treat them,” explains Scott Carroll, a child psychiatrist and physician.Start with what your child knows best: you. positive things to say to your child: You are cared for and loved. During the holiday season, or any time you want to reflect on the importance on family, check out the 10 best songs about family love. Keep It Simple. Speaking at the right volume and not speaking “over” the child. “A new baby marks the beginnings of all things – wonder, hope, and a beautiful dream of possibilities.” 47. Even if "I love you" is something you say every day, the message is conveyed differently when the words are shared in writing. Our kids aren’t perfect but if we’re paying attention, we can catch them in their best moments. With this in mind, here are 100 (!) Just think what a positive difference saying a few of these each day will make in the heart of your child. UPDATED February 14, 2017 – 6 years ago, we asked readers to share 8 words that mean ‘love’ for them. Your words matter to me. 150 words that describe LOVE Feb 14, 2011. Some of the following daughter quotes are words of encouragement for your girl, some describe the pure love of a parent, and some are simple reminders that whatever accomplishments you may have to date, raising a daughter is probably your biggest one.
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Spontaneous rupture of giant gastric stromal tumor into gastric lumen
World Journal of Surgical Oncology volume 3, Article number: 11 (2005)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) constitute a large majority of mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which express the c-kit proto-oncogene protein, a cell membrane receptor with tyrosine kinase activity. GI stromal tumors of the stomach are usually associated with bleeding, abdominal pain or a palpable mass.
A 75-year-old male presented with upper abdominal pain and palpable mass. Computed tomographic (CT) scan of the abdomen showed a large mass arising in the posterior aspect of fundus, body, and greater curvature of the stomach. Second day after the admission, there was significant reduction in the size of the tumor, clinically as well as radiologically. Endoscopic biopsy showed large bulge in fundus and corpus of the stomach posteriorly with an opening in the posterior part of the corpus, and biopsy from the edge of the opening reveled GIST. Patient underwent curative resection.
Spontaneous ruptured of giant gastric stromal tumor is very rare presentation of stomach GIST. Thorough clinical examination and timely investigation can diagnose rare complication.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most common form of mesenchymal tumors arising from the gastrointestinal (GI) wall, mesentery, omentum or retroperitoneum that express the c-kit proto-oncogene protein . This expression of c-kit distinguishes GIST from true leiomyomas, leiomyosarcomas, and other mesenchymal tumors of the GI tract [1, 2]. Stomach (60–70%) and small intestine (20–30%) is the most common site for GIST . Approximately 10–30% of patients with GIST may be asymptomatic. Stomach and small intestinal stromal tumors are usually associated with abdominal pain, GI bleeding or palpable mass. Around 30% of all GISTs are malignant and liver is the most common site for metastasis. Surgical resection is the primary treatment of GIST . The 5-year survival following curative resection ranges from 20–80% [3–7]. Imatinib mesylate, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is the first effective drug with response rate of 54% in the treatment of metastatic GIST. We report here a case of GIST which presented with rupture in to the gastric lumen.
A 75-year-old diabetic male presented with dull upper abdominal pain of one-week duration. He noticed swelling in left upper abdomen. There was no history of vomiting, fever or gastrointestinal bleeding. He had no significant medical or family history and was non-smoker and non-alcoholic. Physical examination showed a 14 × 10 cm mass palpable in epigastrium and left hypochondrium with minimal intrinsic mobility.
Routine biochemical investigations were normal. Ultrasonogram and CT-scan of the abdomen showed large heterogeneous mass of 13 × 10 cm extending from the tail of pancreas to anterior pararenal space, lesser sac to gastrosplenic ligament enveloping the posterior aspect of fundus, body and greater curvature (Figure 1). One day after the admission, examination showed reduction in the size of palpable mass to 8 × 6 cm size which was not associated with aggravation of the symptoms. Ultrasonography of the abdomen was repeated which showed reduction in the diameter of mass to 8 × 8 cm. Upper endoscopy showed large bulge in fundus and corpus of the stomach posteriorly with an opening in the posterior part of the corpus with edematous margin with dissemination of serous fluid and necrotic material in to the stomach (Figure 2). Fluid analysis was normal for CEA and CA 19-9. Biopsy taken from the edge of the opening showed bundles of spindle cells with elongated nuclei and tumor cells (Figure 3) and was strongly positive for CD117 immunohistochemical examination, diagnostic of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (Figure 4). At laparotomy a large tumor was seen arising from the posterior wall of stomach measuring 8 × 8 cm, which has ruptured into the gastric lumen, and was infiltrating the upper pole of spleen, anterior capsule of pancreas and mesocolon. He underwent total gastrectomy and splenectomy with esophagojejunostomy, and segmental transverse colectomy. Histopathology of resected specimen showed large spindle cell GIST with >5/50 HPF (high-power field) mitotic activity. Postoperative period was uneventful. Postoperatively he was put on imatinib mesylate 400 mg once daily. Patient is asymptomatic on follow up for 11 months.
GI stromal tumors express c-kit protein also known as CD 117, and is considered as highly specific marker that differentiates GIST from other mesenchymal tumors such as leiomyomas [8–10]. The majority of GISTs occur in the stomach (60–70%) and small intestine (20–30%) . GIST arises from the stomach, presented with abdominal pain, GI bleeding or palpable mass. Around 20–30% of GISTs detected during surgery for intestinal obstruction or bleeding . Among the diverse clinical presentation of stomach GISTs, spontaneous ruptured in to peritoneal cavity lead to peritonitis , extragastric growth , complicated with hiatus hernia , ruptured of gastric stromal tumor with cystic degeneration presenting as hemoperitoneum , gastric stromal tumor with myxoid degeneration  have been reported in the literature. Our patient had giant gastric GIST, which ruptured into the stomach with dissemination of its necrotic tissue in the stomach. There was no aggravation of the symptoms. Abdominal examination revealed reduction of the size of tumor from 13 × 10 cm to 8 × 6 cm size. Ultrasound abdomen also confirmed 40% reduction in the size of the tumor. Upper endoscopy biopsy from the edge of the opening, posterior wall of the stomach was suggestive of GIST. Since most of the GISTs are submucosal and grow endophytically, preoperative tissue diagnosis is difficult. In our patient biopsy from the edge of the rent and deep inside the opening confirmed diagnosis of GIST preoperatively. Patient underwent complete tumor resection, with uneventful postoperative period.
Assessment of malignant potential of a primary GIST lesion is difficult in many cases; even as small as less than 2 cm size GIST has certain malignant potentials . Currently, there is no single prognostic factor that can be used alone to predict tumor behavior. Biological behavior of tumor also depends on the location; for example, GISTs arising from the small bowel or colon are generally associated with a less favorable outcome than those arising in the stomach . Radiological and surgical factors that have been used to determine malignancy include invasion to adjacent organs; omental or peritoneal seeding; tumor recurrence after surgical resection; or distant metastasis [8, 17]. Pathological factors that determine malignancy are tumor size, mitotic activity, nuclear pleomorphism, degree of cellularity, nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio, and mucosal invasion . Both mitotic activity and tumor size have been identified as the most important factors predicting malignant behavior [3, 9, 19]. In our patient, most of the factors like size of the tumor, local invasion and high mitotic activity indicated high malignant potential.
Imatinib mesylate, competitive inhibitors of certain tyrosine kinases including the intracellular kinases ABL and BCR-ABL fusion proteins present in some leukemia's, and platelet-derived growth factor receptors , is the first effective drug in the treatment of metastatic GIST. Demetri et al  had reported a response rate of 54%, with median time to response is about 13 weeks, in patients with either inoperable or metastatic GISTs treated with a daily dose of 400 mg or 600 me with follow-up of at least 6 months. Even in patients with large tumor, response to imatinib mesylate can occur rapidly . The optimum dose of imatinib mesylate in the treatment of GIST is not yet known. Toxicity increases with increasing dose, with maximum tolerated dose was 800 mg taken for 8 weeks . Role of imatinib mesylate in the treatment of malignant GIST after curative response is still under investigation. Rational of giving imatinib mesylate in our patient following curative resection, was presence of a very large tumor (>10 cm) with local invasion and high mitotic activity (>5/50 HPF).
Spontaneous ruptured of giant gastric stromal tumor is very rare presentation of stomach GIST. Clinical examination and timely investigations can diagnose this rare complication.
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The author(s) declare that they have no competing interests.
RM, AJ: Preparation of manuscript
NR: performed upper endoscopy and biopsy and helped in preparation of draft manuscript.
SOV, SS, PD: surgical management, manuscript revision for scientific content
PD, BV: Revision of manuscript and preparation of final manuscript.
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Mehta, R.M., Sudheer, V.O., John, A.K. et al. Spontaneous rupture of giant gastric stromal tumor into gastric lumen. World J Surg Onc 3, 11 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-3-11
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Original production drawing of the Coachman in green, red, and graphite pencils from "Pinocchio," 1940; Numbered 10 and production stamp lower right; Size - Coachman: 6 x 7 1/2", Sheet: 10 x 12"; Unframed.
The Coachman is possibly the most evil of all the Disney villains. Unlike other villains who do not escape an ill fate: such as the Evil Queen who is struck by lighting, falls off a cliff, and is smashed by a falling bolder or Maleficent who is impaled by the Sword of Truth hurled by Prince Phillip; the Coachman has no such luck, and continues his purchase of stupid boys for their eventual conversion into donkeys that are then sold for gold.
Close up of the Coachman production drawing.
The Coachman was voiced by Charles Judels who also provided the voice for another villain in Pinocchio, Stromboli. Everything surrounding the Coachman seems foreboding; from his long whip and his stagecoach used to transport the boys to Pleasure Island, to his henchman that appear to be dark featureless creatures carrying out his will.
Close up of the production stamp and the production number.
This is a spectacular drawing of the Coachman from his first scene in "Pinocchio" which occurs at the The Red Lobster Inn where he meets with Honest John (Foulfellow) and Gideon. All three are seen smoking, Honest John and Gideon both have cigars and The Coachman has a pipe. The Coachman states the he is "collecting stupid little boys" to take to Pleasure Island where they can "tear the place apart" and that "they never come back... as boys!" This is a wonderful green shaded drawing of the Coachman, both eyes are open, and his eye eyebrows are conveying a menacing look. He is holding his pipe in his right hand, and his mouth is open as he is talking to Honest John and Gideon.
To see the cel made from this drawing in the film, just click on the short video below:


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Lightfoot is a dull yellow cheetah with black spots and a white tipped tail. His eye colors are unknown.
Lightfoot seems vicious and violent, but in reality he's simply trying to survive as he attacks the young Zebra Stripey.
In Home Sweet Home
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Lightfoot is the leader of hyena trio, and makes his first appearance the third part of Home Sweet Home. He stalks a Zebra herd, and his followers Fast-Track and Speedy single out Stripey to eat. Before he can get his claws into the young Zebra's back however, Timon deters him by knocking him unconscious.

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April 30, 2021 By Allie Griffin
A reckless driver struck a scooter, plowed into multiple cars and careened into an outdoor dining structure in Astoria last night—killing one man and injuring a woman.
The out-of-control driver, a 60-year-old woman, was allegedly speeding in a 2013 Mercedes Benz C-300 northbound on 35th Street around 7:45 p.m. when she fatally struck a 37-year-old Elmhurst man on a 2019 Yamaha Chappy motorcycle, police said.
Her path of destruction continued on the busy street as she then hit two parked cars on the east side of 35th Street and slammed into an outdoor dining set-up at Rosatoro Restaurant, located on the corner of Ditmars Boulevard. The car finally came to rest inside the dining area.
Flying debris from the dining structure hit a 32-year-old woman who was eating at the restaurant.
Officers responding to the crash found the scooter driver, Xing Lin, unconscious and unresponsive lying in the roadway with severe body trauma. The 32-year-old woman was also in the roadway and suffered trauma to both legs, but was conscious, police said.
EMS rushed both crash victims to Elmhurst Hospital, where the man was pronounced dead. The woman is listed in stable condition, police said.
The driver was also taken to hospital and is in stable condition.
Police have not made any arrests and the investigation remains ongoing.
How come the name of the driver has not been released?Who is she?
To quote this article “ A reckless driver struck a scooter, plowed into multiple cars and careened into an outdoor dining structure in Astoria last night—killing one man and injuring a woman.”
I read that due to the cold weather the night of the incident the owner of the restaurant asked customers to eat indoors and not outside. If it had been a warm spring night more people could of been hurt or even killed once the structure was hit. An accident can happen so be careful when dining outside. The same way you should also look both ways when crossing the street so choose your dining space wisely.
We want Justice for Xing Lin!!
Did she just get her driver’s license last week?
I hope someone starts a gofundme page for both of the victims.
She’s wreckfull, not reckless
You shouldn’t be dining on roads where cars and trucks belong.
Don’t blame the victim. This is a one lane street. There is no circumstance for passing another moving car.
Was the car she passed double parked or in motion? Something to think about.
Hope the next mayor makes Open street dining permanent throughout the week not just on the weekends. Ban all cars near outside dining!
What about getting back to eating inside ! Enough is enough , anyone afraid to eat inside , stay home
Most restrictions will be lifted this month. People luv street dining. Its permanent. Its like a street fest everyday.
hmm maybe having a seating area looking like shanty towns a foot a way from moving traffic isnt a good idea.
Restaurants and bars need to add concrete pillars outside. People need to eat outside!
I hope everyone else is okay but I never was a fan of the outdoor dining to begin with. As someone who walks and bikes everywhere those outside structures block your view especially when trying to cross the street or ride your bike through the street and onto the Avenue. Most outside structures added awnings and panels you can not see through with plants which makes it even harder to see.
Katie- No mention of reckless driving. This incident was caused by reckless driving. Nothing else.
The driver should be charged and jailed.
and she should sue the restaurant for negligence for putting up such a structure to block traffic on a busy street.
This is why people shouldn’t be eating on the street next to a busy roadway. At least do away with the street dining structures on every corner where cars make turns. Those corner restaurants have more outside dining space than indoors.
Ria- Take away the dining structure because somebody drives recklessly? Really, that’s a solution to reckless driving? Normally parked cars and pedestrians would be in the space the dining kiosk was occupying, removing the kiosk changes what? It only changes what the reckless driver drove into, recklessly.
Would you be ok with giving home property owners and landlords the right to put picnic tables and eat and drink on the street parking area in front of their homes so they and tenants can use throughout the day and night? Or would that be too dangerous because it would put people at risk from oncoming traffic.
TT- The problem is reckless driving.. Kindly reread the article. “ The out-of-control driver, a 60-year-old woman, was allegedly speeding in a 2013 Mercedes Benz C-300 northbound on 35th Street around 7:45 p.m. when she fatally struck a 37-year-old Elmhurst man on a 2019 Yamaha Chappy motorcycle, police said.
Her path of destruction continued on the busy street as she then hit two parked cars on the east side of 35th Street and slammed into an outdoor dining set-up at Rosatoro Restaurant, located on the corner of Ditmars Boulevard. The car finally came to rest inside the dining area.”
TT- So according to your logic riding a scooter, parking on the street and dining inside a building are all too dangerous and shouldn’t be done…Let us guess, you’re Fox informed.
Some have reported that the driver was having a medical episode and lost control of the car.
These restaurants are taking up so much space on sidewalks & regular streets.. it’s ridiculous.
Boris – You’re obviously fine with reckless drivers.
I predicted this would happen months ago. A few blocks from where my boyfriend lives, Ditmars is such a busy, narrow street and those ridiculous structures leave no room for error.
What about the reckless drivers? This had nothing, absolutely nothing, to do with the restaurant kiosk. It a case of irresponsible deadly reckless driving. Plain and simple.
PRAY for everyone involved!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🙏🏽🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏼
As if restaurants aren’t having a hard enough time getting by… now this.
Typical Astoria drivers speed like demons who don’t stop at stop signs with their used luxury cars … they are true menace of the streets!
I live close to the area and I always see these entitled Karen’s driving like maniacs in their Mercedes looking for parking to get to the hookah bars and overpriced restaurants. Makes me sick!!
More Traffic cops need to be stationed at every outside dining street area. Might as well make use of them since most can no longer prevent crime from happening. perhaps they can just confiscate scooters and give out tickets to drivers.
People need to slow tf down. She was driving a luxury car!!
I agree people should slow down and be careful.
But why the ‘luxury car’ remark? this was a nearly the smallest, lightest Mercedes, a C Class, which is smaller than a Toyota Camry. And if you are going fast in any type of car, the energy levels, mass times velocity, would probably be enough to do some SERIOUS damage to pedestrians, scooters, cyclists, and shoddily constructed outdoor seating areas.
People have no respect for anything anymore.
Prayers for the victim’s family. As an essential worker myself this job is very risky and some people don’t appreciate our hard work and dedication. Too many drivers think they own the streets. And with more restrictions being lifted and smoking weed you have to be more careful.
Not surprised by this at all. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety is a nightmare in Astoria especially with outside dining, Orthodox Easter and Ramadan taking place at the same time.
Helen – Sounds like you should be more concerned with reckless drivers. They’re deadly.
There is a church, mosque, international supermarket and popular sandwich deli on 23 Ave and 35 street before the ditmars location. 35 street also has a bike lane. I know because i always try to avoid that area when i go to Astoria Park. Its a traffic nightmare. And the supermarket parking area on the sidewalk seems so unsafe for pedestrians.


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Fresh off an ACC Championship win against rival Duke, No. 5 Syracuse (11-4) completely dominated against Colgate (4-11) on Senior Day in its last game before the NCAA Tournament.
Awaiting seeding and an opponent in the first round, which will be announced Sunday night, the Orange had no problem with fluidity and efficiency in Saturday’s game with an 18-3 rout of the Raiders.
“I think it went as well as it could have for us today,” Syracuse head coach John Desko said.
“There’s a reason why they’re going to the NCAA Tournament,” Colgate head coach Mike Murphy said. “And we’re going home to put our stuff away.”
Things started off slow for both sides, although Syracuse maintained control early. Goals from Joe Gillis, Nick Mariano, Nick Weston and Dylan Donahue resulted in a 4-0 Orange lead at the end of the first.
Heading into half, Syracuse had a 7-1 lead and outshot Colgate 26-13. Desko already had some subs in at that point, and he continued to add more throughout the third and fourth quarters.
“It was great to get them in,” Desko said. “They’ve been working hard all year eventhough they haven’t played much.”
Many non-frequent seniors got the nod as well in their last collegiate regular season game. Dylan Donahue notched his fourth goal of the afternoon for the Orange midway through the third to extend the lead to 11-1.
Colgate planned on crowding Donahue throughout the game to make him force shots, but he proved to be too powerful for their defense.
“He sees everything really well,” Murphy said. “He’s a do-it-all attack man. He was feeling it today.”
Soon after Donahue’s goal, Warren Hill replaced Evan Molloy in net.
“Molloy gives us an added threat defensively,” Desko said. “I’m glad I made the decision to go with him. It’s worked out really well.”
That decision came after a long period of Molloy and Hill battling for the starting position in the fall, but Molloy has taken advantage of Desko’s choice to have him as the frontrunner.
“I’ve become more patient. I think that comes from my experience. I’m letting the game come to me and I’ve been making the stops,” Molloy said.
But his success is nothing without his defense.
“They’re playing out of their minds,” Molloy said. “It’s beautiful to watch. I owe everything to them.”


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According to reports The Big Bang Theory leads, Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco have reached new contract deals.
Three year deals, allegedly securing $1 million per half hour episode. It is reported that Kunal Nayyar and Simon Helberg have yet to sign new deals with Warner Bros. TV. Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch have already signed on for season eight.
Great news for fans who were following the news that caused a brief production delay. The show has been renewed for another three seasons. As many speculated earlier, the negotiations were set to enter the ‘Friends’ zone of earnings per episode.
The show is still quite successful with positive ratings overall and award nominations still rolling in for the show and it’s lead, Jim Parsons. The stars did not make an appearance at Comic-Con International last month, but the writers attended and treated fans to a season seven behind the scenes reel.
The series is set to return in September.
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'We need basic hygienic sanitary products'
Puberty poses challenges for any young woman, but the lack of dignity caused by life with no sanitation or privacy can be destructive and debilitating in this proud and private culture.
Anaya and Juli, both 17, speak in hushed voices as they ask for their real names not to be reported.
"It is very embarrassing," says Anaya, pointing to a row of blocked dry toilets, some with doors, some without. "Our water system is very poor and we have no money to buy sanitary towels so we use rags from our mothers' old saris, but they are not clean and it's not hygienic for us. When we go to the toilet we have nowhere to put the rags and we can't put them in the dry toilet so we throw them through a gap in the wall into an open sewer at the back."
"Our culture is very ... timid," adds Juli, "and it's very difficult for our young girls. The older women think it's something we shouldn't talk about. But we need hygienic sanitary products or somewhere to put the old rags; we need a good water supply and we need education for women. Young girls don't know what to do. They are very confused."

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April 3rd, 2023
1) Lockview is hosting the annual County badminton tournament this week from Monday to Wednesday. Students are reminded that there are no spectators permitted in the gym. Phys. Ed. classes are to meet by the weight room entrance.
2) Information on tryouts for the Ringette team and the Girls Slo-Pitch team is posted on the Athletics site and the school app. Students interested in trying out are asked to complete the Google sign up form by Apr. 5th.
3) Grade 9 students who applied to O2 are reminded to check their gnspes email.
4) Yearbooks are still on sale. Buy yours before April 21st to be entered for a chance to win a prize. See the Lockview website to order online or bring $50 cash to Mrs. Powell in the library.


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Its been a while since my last post. The reason is me switching jobs. I always wanted to take a next step to management. Now I did get the offer to do so, so I switched. This was last thursday and now I got some time to post again :D.
I did however continue to game. Currently I am level 92 fletching and a total level of 1721 at OldSkool RuneScape! As you may know, I am aiming for 99 fletching and 1750 total level. The thing is, fletching is realy boring and sometimes I will do other skills. SO this will be a slow level 99. At this moment I made 4,8K yew longbows and I still have 45,6K yew longbows and 1,7K magic longbows to go. How long will it take you think?
Btw, what do you think of the OSRS mobile App? Like it?
As for World of Warcraft. We started more and more PvP. Our 2v2 rating is currently 1306 and our 3v3 rating is currently 1114. We are getting there! Soon I will post a first video which will contain some of our games played in the arens. So please keep checking my website for more.
So last thursday I reached level 120 on my second character in World of Warcraft, a Nightborne Warrior. My purpose for this character is to do PvP with my friends. We will be doing battlegrounds and arena's.
My warlock is item level 350+ now so I thought it was time for a new character. Since I played caster for a long time it was time for melee. And so i did chose the warrior. Since I had the allied races unlocked, this is a Nightborne.
We will be doing PvP soon when we have a bit gear. First we aim on getting experience and after that we aim for rankings. I'll try to stream as much as possible via Twitch.
Part of this achievement (which I didn't even knew) was the reward: Increased Mount Speed in Kul'Tiras and Zandalar. I'm not sure how much the increase tho. Does anyone of you know how much the increase is?
Anyhow, now my new goal is to reach Exalted with all of the faction. The Honorbound is allready on Exalted. The next one will be The Zandalari Empire. I got this one on 15k reputation towards Exalted.

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I offer this suggestion for honoring the Earth on Friday, March 20, 2015. It was sent to me by my dear sister, Blue Star-Deerwomon, who created it for this particular Equinox-Eclipse Special.
A Prayer for Friday
A suggestion for a collective visualization come this Friday with the awesome planetary configurations. Find a sweet earth spot and with your finger or a stick draw a circle. Gather earth elements and place them in the circle according to your inner, organic and intuitive self. Kiss each item if you like before placing them there. Say thanks and remind the Mother, Sophia Gaia that you wish to remain as close to her as possible and that you are grateful for the home she has provided for you. Then look to the sky, recognize creator as you know that to be and welcome all of your soul to come through you to your beautiful circle. Place your hand upon your perfect alignment of elements, send it your most heartful energy and then place your hand on your heart and say over and over and over “I Love Who I Am” and then whatever else resonates from your beautiful, loving be-ingness. Consider your prayers heard, relax, maybe lay down upon the earth and RELAX, allow, receive and maybe even take a snooze. Goddess knows you deserve it. Aho and I Love You!


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nflBroncos RB Ronnie Hillman practices, should start vs. Patriots
Broncos starting running back Ronnie Hillman participated fully in Friday's practice at Dove Valley.
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Phallic gourds replace iPad tortoises on roof of Aspen Art Museum
A pair of suggestive concrete sculptures of squashes have filled the space once occupied by three much-ballyhooed iPad-clad tortoises in the rooftop sculpture garden of the Aspen Art Museum, in


Much of Europe was paralysed yesterday after heavy snow left tens of thousands of households without electricity and brought chaos to public transport.
The cold snap caused disruption across western Europe, with the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany worst affected. Several people died in car crashes caused by the freezing weather, and a homeless man, 43, was found in a church doorway in Brussels after freezing to death.
In Germany yesterday, engineers were working to restore electricity to more than 100,000 people in North Rhine-Westphalia who spent two nights without power in sub-zero temperatures. Emergency supplies were set up in Münster to heat old people's homes, hospitals, and emergency shelters, officials said.
In the Netherlands traffic was slowly returning to normal yesterday after the worst jam in Dutch history, with 500 miles of road gridlocked. Thousands of drivers slept in their cars while others took refuge in Red Cross shelters, railway stations and theatres. Travellers across western Europe faced severe delays as fallen trees and high winds disrupted bus and rail services. Flights were cancelled or diverted because of snow in Paris and Düsseldorf.
In Austria the authorities yesterday warned of a substantial risk of avalanches in several provinces, especially in south-western Carinthia, where 70cm (28in) of snow fell over the weekend.


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County Cricket Round-Up: 27th September
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Sussex failed to seal the title at the first attempt as they went down by 49 runs to Worcestershire. The reigning champions were bowled out for 165 in reply to Worcestershire's 214 for six. Top score in the match was Moeen Ali's 51 for the home side as Gareth Batty and Ian Fisher bade farewell to New Road with three wickets apiece and Steve Davies' farewell saw him make 33 in 22 balls.
However, Sussex were crowned champions as Somerset were unable to defend 242 to beat Somerset. Zander de Bruyn hit 55 as Somerset made 242 for seven before a half-century from Gordon Muchall helped Durham clinch the win in the final over, much to the delight of the Sussex team who were watching on at New Road.
Nottinghamshire were shot out for just 57 by Gloucestershire as they finished their season with a crushing loss. Akhil Patel made 41 but no other batsman could reach double figures as Anthony Ireland and David Payne picked up three wickets to Gemal Hussain and Jon Lewis's two. Gloucestershire eased to their target in just 7.3 overs.
Essex beat Yorkshire by seven wickets in the battle between last season's promoted sides. Joe Root scored 63 for Yorkshire as they made 187 for seven, a total which Essex reached with six and a half overs to spare, Mark Pettini scoring an unbeaten 101.
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Warwickshire clinched the Division Two title with a last-ball victory over Lancashire at Old Trafford. After Lancashire were bowled out for 166 in 39.5 overs, Keith Barker taking three for 23, Warwickshire just about did enough to win, Jonathan Trott leading the way with 86 from the top of the order and Rikki Clarke (13 not out) guiding them home at the death.
Kent's season has fallen away since they clinched promotion to the LV County Championship Division One and they were thumped by 99 runs by Northamptonshire. The Steelbacks scored 244, Niall O'Brien and Rob White scored half-centuries before Kent were bowled out for 145, David Lucas finishing a fine week with four for 28.
Glamorgan beat Derbyshire, 69 not out from Tom Maynard guiding them past their target of 215 with five wickets and seven balls to spare, James Allenby also making 60.
Surrey ended their season with a win, beating Leicestershire by four wickets. James Taylor was unbeaten on 83 as Leicestershire reached 225 for four and Surrey reached 228 for six thanks to Matthew Spriegel making 81 not out and Tom Smith 65.
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