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BELMONT — The Allegany County Board of Legislators approved nearly two dozen resolutions Monday, actions that included setting a public hearing authorizing the county to appropriate funds to the Wellsville Municipal Airport.
The public hearing will be held July 8 at 2 p.m. in legislative chambers. The proposal to chip in funding for the airport previously drew mixed response in committee, but the measure to set the public hearing passed unanimously.
The board also approved funding to replace the Madison Street Bridge in the Village of Wellsville, which spans the WNY & PA Railroad. The project has a price tag of $2,572,000, with the federal/state share at $2,224,400, the county contributing $100,310 and the Town of Wellsville providing $19,290. Construction is expected to start until 2021.
One of two resolutions to draw a no vote was approval of sale of the 2019 tax sale properties. Legislator Brooke Harris (R-Alfred) voiced a nay. The county approved bids on 63 parcels. The highest bid was $57,000 for 8731 Bump Road in Cuba, which netted the county $50,296.53 after back taxes were accounted for. A property on Ryan Road in Almond went for $28,000. A property on Mead Hollow Road in Bolivar was sold for $22,000. The lowest successful private bid was $150 for a property in Friendship.
In total, the county netted $114,126.73 from the transactions. Bolivar had the most properties go in the tax sale (11), followed by Friendship and Wellsville with seven each.
Eleven parcels were left over as of June 3, including two in Wellsville on East State Street and three around Friendship.
The only other resolution to receive a negative vote was opposed by Karl Graves (R-Wellsville). Graves voted against a request from the Sheriff’s Office to accept and appropriate a NYS Division of Criminal Justice Service Narcotics Grant. The $90,000 grant will be split between Cattaraugus and Allegany County. The Allegany County Narcotics Unit will receive $45,000.


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Thyroid disorders are quite common worldwide. India is not far behind; it’s estimated that around 42 million people suffer from various thyroid diseases in the country. With so many thyroid victims in India, the question ‘is thyroid disorder curable?’ is often asked.
Here’s the answer
Yes. Thyroid disorders are curable and can be managed with medication – or, in rare cases, surgery. But, as with all diseases, early diagnosis and treatment remains the cornerstone of effective management. Here we discuss the various thyroid treatments available for the two most common thyroid disorders: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Treatment of hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is characterised by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by an underactive thyroid gland. So, the patient is required to ingest a synthetic hormone to make up for the deficiency.
Standard treatment: Levothyroxine is the synthetic thyroid hormone given orally to patients to restore hormone levels and dispel the symptoms of hypothyroidism. After one or two weeks they should feel an immense improvement in the symptoms as well as associated abnormalities such as high cholesterol levels. But in many cases, determination of appropriate dosage may take some time. During this period, the doctor may repeat the thyroid profile test many times to know the effect of the dosage on the patient’s hormone levels and associated symptoms.
Progressive hormone replacement: Treatment in patients with severe hypothyroidism or coronary artery disease starts with a smaller dose of levothyroxine, with a gradual increase in the dosage. This is to allow the heart to adjust to the increased metabolism.
How long is medication required?
Treatment with levothyroxine can gradually reduce symptoms and other abnormalities, and medication is usually lifelong. But the levels of thyroid hormones may fluctuate even with medication. A thyroid profile is recommended periodically to keep a check on the levels, and the levothyroxine dosage can be adjusted if required. However, don’t skip doses or stop the medication on your own even if you are feeling fine. Symptoms will gradually reappear and affect you adversely.
Treatment of hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is characterised by overproduction of thyroid hormone by an overactive thyroid gland. Treatment is done to slow down the gland, so that excess hormone production is controlled. There are many treatments available for hyperthyroidism depending on the patient’s age, cause of the disorder, physical condition of the patient, and severity of symptoms.
- Radioactive iodine: This is taken orally and results in the shrinking of the thyroid gland and slowing of its activity to lessen the symptoms. It usually takes 3-6 months for the medication to bring relief to the patient. But as the medication results in decreased hormone levels, the patient may eventually require daily medication to replace thyroxine.
- Anti-thyroid medications: Propylthiouracil and methimazole are anti-thyroid medications that prevent the production of excessive hormones by the thyroid gland, thereby reducing its symptoms. It takes around 6-12 weeks of medication for the patient to experience relief and typically continues for at least a year, or longer. This may solve the problem for some patients, but relapse is possible. These anti-thyroid medications may cause severe liver damage or sometimes death of the patient, so precaution is required.
- Beta blockers: Beta blockers are given to patients to reduce rapid heart rate and palpitations. This medication won’t slow the activity of thyroid gland, but it can provide symptomatic relief.
- Surgery (thyroidectomy): In some cases where the patient is not able to tolerate anti-thyroid drugs or can’t have radioactive iodine therapy or is pregnant, thyroid surgery can be an option. Thyroidectomy involves removal of most of the thyroid gland. After surgery, the patient is required to take lifelong levothyroxine to maintain a normal amount of thyroid hormone.
Considering the prevalence of thyroid disorders in India, awareness is the main issue. According to a survey by the Indian Thyroid Society, thyroid disorder awareness is at ninth spot compared to other disorders such as asthma, diabetes, depression, high cholesterol, insomnia etc. But now that you know thyroid disorders are curable, spread the word and keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

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Introduced to the US by Tineke Van Geel, who learned it from Artushat Karapetian. The melody of this dance will be familiar to many North American dancers as being the same as the melody for the dance Daronee. In fact at an abstract enough level, it becomes clear that Daronee is a stage version of this dance. The dance is from Daron, in eastern Anatolia. It is thought that the name refers to Khor the ancient God of war, and the dance is danced at times of sorrow or mourning. A different dance by this name was taught by Tom Bozigian. Dance notes..


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High Valley Transit breaks ground on new headquarters
Those involved hope the operations and maintenance facility will shape the future of transportation across the Wasatch Back
The High Valley Transit District on Monday officially broke ground on an 8-acre plot of land that will house the district’s new headquarters near Home Depot off U.S. 40 — a feat those involved expect will help shape the future of transportation across the Wasatch Back.
High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez was joined by Summit County officials, state leaders and elected representatives from Washington, including Sen. Mitt Romney and Rep. John Curtis, to celebrate the future location of High Valley Transit’s maintenance and operations campus. While the district is currently operating out of a tent in the Ecker Hill park-and-ride, the new facility will help High Valley Transit improve and expand its services.
“This facility will be critical to High Valley Transit’s expansion and to reach the vision of moving the Wasatch Back forward with sustainability, innovation and desirable transit,” Kim Carson, the chair of the High Valley Transit board of trustees, said on Monday.
After a welcome luncheon, High Valley Transit board of trustees members, the Summit County Council, representatives from the Park City Council, Summit County Sheriff Justin Martinez and Capt. Andrew Wright, Romney, Curtis, as well as Sen. Ron Winterton, whose 26th congressional district includes Summit County, and Rep. Kera Birkeland, who represents Summit County in Utah House District 53, and others boarded a transit bus and traveled to the project site.
The ride gave officials firsthand experience of what it’s like for residents and visitors to use public transportation. Rodriguez explained along the way that High Valley Transit’s goal is for its system to remove the need for cars. If riders opted to take the district’s free, on-demand rides via minivans — known as micro transit — to fixed route stations and then take the bus to their final destination, there would be fewer vehicles on the roadway.
High Valley Transit’s new headquarters will support that mission by creating an 11,000-square-foot maintenance shop, an 18,000-square-foot administrative building and a 31,000-square-foot bus barn. The project is estimated to cost more than $24 million. When it’s completed, it will house 24 full-size buses as well as parking for smaller vehicles, a fuel station and the possibility of employee housing.
County Council Chair Chris Robinson highlighted the strategic value of the Old Highway 40 location, which will allow High Valley Transit to serve Park City, the East Side and Wasatch County. He said building the new headquarters is the first step in improving the infrastructure that’s needed.
Romney said High Valley Transit’s program will help move people around the valley and reduce traffic during busy times such as peak ski days or the Sundance Film Festival.
Carson said the district has had an amazing year. Since its launch in May 2021, High Valley Transit has added 25 square miles to its coverage, received about 45,000 app downloads and served about 1 million riders.
Rodriguez initially anticipated the groundbreaking would happen in March and High Valley Transit would begin occupying the maintenance facility by December. However, there were delays at the state level. Now, officials hope to start construction in June and complete the project in late 2023 or the spring of 2024.
Romney, in an interview with reporters after the groundbreaking, praised the federal government’s support. The Republican senator was a primary author of the White House’s Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which helped secure federal money for High Valley Transit projects.
“On this side of the Wasatch, the back valley if you will, you have a lot of people who work in this area that want to get in and out of our cities, Park City, for instance,” Romney said. “It’s hard to get around. And this transit system allows people to get to work easier. It also reduces the traffic on our highways. It’ll make it an easier ride for people to go skiing, but also to go to work.”
He continued, “The federal funding is $25 million for this project … This is precisely the kind of project that was contemplated by the [infrastructure] bill, which makes it easier for people to get to work, and to get to play, and at the same time reduce traffic on our highways.”
The nationwide initiative is intended to help modernize roads, bridges, transit and other public infrastructure. Money from the program will also help fund the completion of the S.R. 224 Bus Rapid Transit project. It was estimated to cost around $50 million and would construct designated public transportation lanes in each direction from Kimball Junction to Kearns Boulevard.
Curtis recalled riding his bicycle along the proposed route as a young man and said he was a strong advocate of bus rapid transit lanes while serving as mayor of Provo. He praised Summit County and High Valley Transit for doing hard things to build for the future and improve the quality of life for residents.
“If you’ve done [that commute] lately, you know it can be a bad start to a wonderful day,” Curtis said. “This, I think, will change that and make the whole experience much better for guests that come up in this area — and for residents who don’t have to fight with all of those cars.”
The red, white and blue transit buses that allow commuters, skiers and visitors to easily travel through Parleys Canyon will be reduced starting next Sunday, but a new agreement spearheaded by a county agency will ensure the critical connection remains intact.
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Love exploring every nook of the world? Travel is the only way to stay rejuvenated and relaxed. If you never think twice before booking your itinerary, you might be interested in chasing the chance to go on a Zurich trip.
With beautiful parks and abundance of green spaces, you will find plenty of things to explore while wandering across the city. From breathtaking views to myriad of tourists attractions, this largest city of Switzerland has everything you need to make your travel experience delightful.
Here is hand-picked list of the best places to visit in the city:
Schweizerisches Landesmuseum is the most attractive tourist spot in the heart of Zurich. This place houses a great collection of cultural-cum-historical objects in a fairytale castle. Here you can take a history tour to enjoy traveling to Zurich.
When you are on a Zurich sightseeing tour, you can explore Rietberg Museum nested amidst a beautiful garden. This museum houses a unique collection of art, beautifully carved Swiss mask, and cult objects form south America. Here you will also discover the Buddhist art from Asia and greenish-blue glass entrance that adds beauty to the museum.
Zurich Opera House in the old town is the mecca of music. Here you will get a chance to enjoy the performances of popular singers and premiers. Around 250 performances take place every year. If you are a music lover, you will definitely enjoy music performances here.
Zurich is no doubt a Paradise for music lovers. The Tonhalle is another spot where you will enjoy the music concerts. Every season, over 100 concerts are performed here by the team of prominent musicians.
If you are looking to book international itinerary and Zurich is in your mind, let the travel bug inside you out and plan a delightful holiday right away!

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Port cities: prepare for employment
The AIVP Days – Genoa, 26-27 june 2014
Round Table 1: Port cities are opening up to the tourist industry: what is their added value?
Round Table 2: The planning of the port of genoa, its economic evolution and futur development
Round Table 3: Port cities are undergoing an industrial revolution: what jobs will be created?
Round Table 4: The port-city logistics hub: what will be tomorrow’s careers?
Round Table 5: The port-city combines its know-how: what is the spin-off for its territory?


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'Profound' Arrogance at UN
'Profound' Arrogance at UN
Discussion with Islamic academic on global ethical human rights
I consider it an arrogant gross abuse of power by the bureaucratic elites at the UN in disregarding history to reinvent human rights to emphasize elite interests rather than individual rights which Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) are meant to protect e.g, people are not numbers.
I also deeply and strongly feel the arrogance is profound, in thinking it is only they who ‘know’ (whereas in my personal opinion only God knows).
And, they then use the UDHR as their authority to justify what is essentially an elitist human rights agenda which I consider seriously jeopardizes the future of the declaration and if the discontented cannot get justice peacefully their only recourse may be violence..
Below is a discussion with Assistant Professor of Law, Atika Lohani, University of Sargodha (International Islamic University, Pakistan). She is the first academic in the global establishment prepared to discuss global ethical human rights since my book, which outlined the ethical approach, was published in 2008 and later recommended on the UN website for about two years.
I consider ‘neoliberal absolutism’ was created on 10 December 2008 when the whole UDHR was made compatible with IMF globalization policies which focus on elites and the Corporations resulting in human rights now being based on elite interests rather than individual rights (see my article, ‘A Great World can be achieved by Great States ensuring ethical human rights ‘bottom-line’, 8 Jan 2014,http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/01/08/18748916.php
Global ethical human rights is an ethical approach to human rights, development and globalization, based on the individual, to replace the, by far the most dominant, global ideology, ‘neoliberal absolutism’ (see description of ethical approach at bottom of my article, ‘Global turn-around: to persuade Western Powers to adopt ‘bottom-up’ ethical human rights’, 4 March 2014,http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/03/04/18751943.php ).
Ethical human rights requires that all should have, at the very least, the core minimum of all the rights in the UDHR. In human rights terms, ‘the ends do not justify the means’ so it is considered that the present focus on reducing extreme poverty should not be at the expense of individual freedoms which certainly appears to be the case e.g. Bangladesh is considered a success story in reducing extreme poverty but its famed microloan scheme is politically out of favor ( see ‘Yunus flays Bangladesh’s ‘destruction’ of Grameen Bank’, Hindustantimes, 6 Nov 2013, http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/yunus-flays-bangladesh-s-destruction-of-grameen-bank/article1-1147750.aspx and also UNDP Bangladesh, 2011 data, http://www.undp.org.bd/mdgs.php ).
Consequently while ‘survival rights’ are being addressed it seems to be at the serious neglect of ‘self-help rights’ (see a ‘voice for the poor’, cost minimal, discussed below).
It is like giving a person a fish without a fishing rod – even with better education it offers virtually no hope for the great majority especially in a world with rapidly increasing inequality.
But more sinister, in my view, it requires the elimination of independent thought and consequently the seeking of truth i.e. it means the crushing of the human spirit and potential, including spiritual potential (see the above articles).
In my view, this has dire consequences for the future of humanity e.g. severely limiting the growth of human knowledge with the ‘nil’ to ‘minus’ GDP growth outcomes of many States in the European Union very likely an indication of this.
That is why ethical human rights is very firm - that BOTH ‘survival rights’ and ‘self-help rights’ are required – without one or the other or without both constitutes slavery. The State cannot give ‘food’ with one hand and take away ‘freedom’ with the other (or vice versa) in order to keep people perpetually enslaved.
Ethical human rights is about freedom with social responsibility e.g. you cannot have large numbers at the bottom of the social scale with very few opportunities in life and say you live in a free country.
Much more needs to be written on this subject which I intend to do in my present book (I have another contract with Lexington Books, Maryland, USA, on the subject, Replacing Neoliberal Absolutism; ethical human rights, development and globalization).
The discussion on the social networking sites began talking about a 'voice for the poor' and women followed by ethical human rights:
Abhijeet Sinha is Advisor and Director ASSAR (network & support program for Social Welfare Initiatives) was the first to respond to my post concerning the UN International Women’s Day Awards & Workshop at New Delhi.
Anthony Ravlich An important principle of the ethical approach to human rights, development and globalization is that the poor should have a voice of their own in the mainstream media so they can influence the democratic majority (cost minimal). And the latter would include poor women e.g. in NZ Maori 'tribal' underclass I think women are very loath to report violent abuse because they would be seen as 'narcs'. I think the voices of these poor women would be far more authentic than the prevailing 'middle class', professional women who may be well-meaning but I think very detached from the human family given what I see as the extremely political interpretation of the UDHR being currently followed.
Abhijeet Sinha anthony ravlich you are absolutely right - poor should have a voice of their own in the mainstream media so they can influence the democratic majority (cost minimal).
Atika Lohani I appreciate that as well. But if poor women have no access to the platform to raise voice? then? like if whole system is repressive and repressive institutions do not let any one to have voice? The systems are embedded to curb the poor and in return poor have lost any urge to raise the voice. At such point anyone is needed to lit the candle. I am talking from completely different cultural standpoint. The problem I raise although needs somehow kick-start from others but its ultimate goal should be like you mention that " voices of poor women " should be arranged to be heard. Unfortunately all the movements do not work for this end rather they end up or continue as an oligarch does.
Anthony Ravlich I have had much contact with warrior 'tribal' Maori in the urban area, Auckland - they are too afraid (understandably) to stand up to their elite for a share in compensation paid by NZers who in past history took much of their land. Maori at bottom are treated very badly. My plan involves fighting for ethical human rights to be reflected in domestic human rights law (many omitted human rights) which I consider will give them greater independence and a voice. It just takes one very brave Maori to claim his/her rights and, for example, 'speak out' about the failure to share compensation. But the support of law in the latter situation and the situation you are describing would very likely be essential.
Anthony Ravlich Further to the above I should be careful not to offer too much hope after all many Maori have left the country e.g. one in six are said to live in Australia, and they would probably have seen next to no hope of getting a share in the compensation. And exceedingly few NZers will even talk about this injustice such is the fear that exists. In the situation you describe it may even be very difficult promoting ethical human rights in the State. However, because its a globalized world I consider it necessary to also have ethical human rights reflected in international human rights law. So if you can't promote ethical human rights within your country you can fight for it at the global level. Because this is a peaceful approach I will be attributing any violence that occurs primarily to the failure of descent-based elites domestic and international i.e. at the UN, to ensure all the human rights for people - they also make sure people are kept very ignorant of them (see ch1 of my book). It is patently obvious that they have reinvented UDHR, based on 1000s of yrs of human history, to emphasis elites rather than individuals (see my articles). They are arrogant elites who think they KNOW. And what they have done amounts to an arrogant gross abuse of power, in fact, in my view, 'a global crime against humanity'
Atika Lohani Dear Anthony I am thinking and trying to articulate ethical human rights approach Vis-a-vis bottom- up ideology. When you talk about these vulnerable groups and the efforts to bring a systematic inclusion of ethical human rights agenda, and you propose and choose this systematic approach to enable those oppressed getting their voices heard, is'nt it a top-down approach to achieve bottom-up system? I think its another top-down approach to help those who have learned to live under oppression.
Atika Lohani I understand ethical human rights approach would stand to justify non-justiceable social and economic rights. Having realised the impact of international law problem in dealing with ICCPR , ICSECR, which culminated in those group of rights being continuously treated as non justiceable rights. But if one chooses to change international law's interpretation of whole Charter of human rights according to ethical human rights approach it gives impression as you need to stress a different top-down approach in an attempt to secure bottom-up agenda.
Anthony Ravlich Atika, I do not see it as ‘bottom-up’ ‘ideology’ e.g voice for the poor in the mainstream requires the inclusion of all grounds of non-discrimination as required by UDHR i.e. so the mainstream media cannot discriminate. The latter ‘self-help’ core minimum human rights are not user-pays – they are ensured. While I consider that the deprivation of basic survival e’g ‘food’ (because basic human needs cost little), like the deprivation of self-help, at the core minimum level is about power i.e. to enslave people.
But there is also a matter of justice to be dealt with. Because, in my view, those who have been deprived of many core minimums (and this also includes many ‘tall-poppies’ of all social classes who were treated just as badly) should be compensated (see my submission to the Auckland High Court, ‘Freedom is not an impossible dream’, where I describe many as having been ‘crushed and isolated’).
Article 8, UDHR, states: ‘Everyone
has the right to an effective remedy by the competent
national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights
granted him by the constitution or by law’.
Compensation, to begin with, could be achieved by directing affirmative action to those have been so cruelly treated (remember it also affected their future children, a number abused – those children need to know that the State admits what it did to their parents) - but once justice is done affirmative action need not apply What I am describing is not ideology – its all firmly based on the UDHR. ‘Bottom-up’ simply means ‘based on the individual’ (as per UDHR) rather than as at present ‘elites’ requiring ‘top-down’ which I consider resulted in enormous social mayhem which, of course, perversely justifies the need for their ‘near absolute’ ‘top-down’ control in perpetuity . You are the only academic since my book was published in 2008 (and later recommended on the UN website) who has been actually prepared to discuss ethical human rights (although I have received supportive comments by a number). I hope the above answers your challenging comments. Thank you.
Following the above I sent a message to Assistant Professor Lohani in response to an earlier discussion on twitter on the Golden Rule and ethical human rights both of which I see as reflecting a Universal Truth.
Anthony Ravlich Also I see ethical human rights (secular) as equating with the Golden Rule (do unto others..) believed in by major religions
Atika Lohani you are absolutely right
The following is my message sent after the above discussion:
Atika, you already (may) be aware, but when I said I considered ethical human rights as with golden rule reflects a Universal Truth I could say that because my universal beliefs which I try my best not to compromise connects me with an inner wisdom (spiritual) - without it I could not have come up with this plan - I was helped in so many ways. Thanks for your help, Tony
I believe it is God, Tony
Also, I agree with Socrates when he says 'I know nothing'. So I shouldn't say without God I couldn't have come up with the plan - lets say I find it really extremely difficult to believe. Its why I don't think I am absolutely right in anything - in my view, only God KNOWS. I wonder, because I do not know the mind of God, if this is a point being made re arrogance of the dominant elites who seem to think they KNOW, Tony
Atika, I do feel strongly deep down that that is the point being made, Tony - I like the quote from Shakespeare - that 'there are more things in heaven and earth than you have ever dreamt of in your philosophy, Horatio'. While I really believe in ethical human rights - there are other things like awareness that there are other things which seem of a spiritual nature going on within and without - I believe I'm a person of reason (I have a brain), but its not all , all the best, Tony

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his early days as a devout minister to his second life as a Cherokee chief
and medicine man, C.W. Duncan '56 (BD '59) has been...
backwards to God
overslept. When he rose, he hastened to Grandfather, knowing he was late
for the naming ceremony. Poor Coyote, he had proudly bragged he would
be first in line and receive a noble name. Now he would be stuck with
Coyote, which means imitator. Grandfather took pity on the dejected Coyote
and gave him a special duty... "When lives stumble out of balance,
you shall be the one chosen to stabilize them." To this day, Coyote
remains very proud to be special, and while he always endeavors to do
good, like many of us, he is thwarted by his ego and appetites. So beware.
The mischievous Coyote lurks nearby to give you a helping hand when your
world is out of balance.
C. W. Duncan
'56 (BD '59) chuckles as he relates the story of Coyote, an important
character in the Cherokee storytelling tradition.
as Grandpa Sings-Alone, Duncan knows Coyote well -- the troublemaker has
shadowed him his entire life. Coyote did his job effectively, Duncan says,
pushing him through troubles and trials to an unusual balance in life.
spent my whole life running toward my spirituality," Duncan said. "But
to find my religion, my own way of serving and worshipping, I've gotten
there backwards." With Coyote nipping at his heels, Duncan has moved from
Christian minister to psychologist to Grandfather Chief of the Free Cherokees.
His circuitous path to his spiritual roots has landed him contented in
the role of professional storyteller, author and medicine man.
The son of
a respected Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) pastor and a Anglo-assimilated
Cherokee mother, Duncan knew from a very young age he would enter the
ministry. His course set, Duncan entered Brite Divinity School in 1956,
his new bride Rose Nell Hehl '56 (whom he met the first day of his first
freshman class at TCU) in tow.
after settling into training, Duncan and his wife found themselves seeking
answers to why they had not been blessed with children.
prognosis was grim -- Duncan did not produce live sperm. Not willing to accept
the finality of that news, Duncan determined to petition the Lord to heal
him. He had no idea Coyote was lying in wait. One morning Duncan found
his way to the meditation room at Brite, a small, secluded room off the
chapel, where he knelt at a quiet altar.
On the console
in front of him were a few buttons. He pushed several, one of which piped
the soft strains of Sweet Hour of Prayer into the room. Unbeknownst to
Duncan, the music also filled the chapel, where a prominent guest preacher
was waxing eloquent for a house full of fellow seminarians.
raised his voice, determined to compete with the music. At that moment,
Duncan bowed his head and offered his fervent petition, which not only
reached God but boomed into the chapel: Puleeze God, let my sperm live
and swim strongly upstream.
the meditation room flew open, and a red-faced dean yelled, Get out! Now!
Duncan chuckles. "I couldn't imagine what caused such violent agitation.
Only later, and with great pleasure, did my fellow students enlighten
later, Duncan and his wife welcomed the first of their four children.
The small family was sent to minister in Frisco, following the footsteps
of another recent seminary graduate named Billy Tucker, who would later
lead TCU as chancellor for 19 years.
behind, continuing to exasperate Duncan. While performing his first baptisms,
Duncan misjudged the water's depth and slammed an unusually tall parishioner's
head against a cement step, knocking him silly.
first hospital visit as a minister, the new preacher inadvertently kicked
the catheter bag of a blind, dying patient, jerking the tube suddenly
out of the poor woman. Horrified, Duncan silently turned and quick-stepped
it anonymously down the hall past the nursing station, commenting to them
that he heard someone cry out who might need attention.
As the years
moved forward, Duncan continued to be perplexed by the prodding of Coyote,
pokes that eventually led him to leave the ministry to practice psychology.
His 17-year marriage floundered and Duncan ran smack into his Cherokee
to Coyote's prods, Duncan spent several years serving as a psychologist
to the Mojave Indian tribes before finding his way to Maryland where George
Whitewolf, a Monacan/Sioux spiritual leader, mentored him into the Native
American spiritual world.
All the while,
he continued to practice psychology, focusing on people with severe dissociate
disorders and writing his first book, The Fractured Mirror: Healing
Multiple Personality Disorder. He laughingly refers to that as his
last gift to psychology.
Duncan also met his soul mate and now-wife Priscilla Cogan, an award-winning
author and psychologist who joins him in the Indian traditions and practices.
Now a storyteller and medicine man, Duncan conducts pipe and sweatlodge
audience has changed a bit over the years, Duncan continues to do what
he knew he'd always do . . . minister and heal. His stories and methods
are just different than before.
spiritual teachings in even the most unseemly of tales," he said. "The
Indian way of praying is just that . . . a way of centering, getting grounded
with grandmother earth. You don't have to not be anything else to do that.
Gutterman was in the sweatlodge, he was still a Jew, and when Father Tom
was there, he was still a priest.
It is not
a conflict with anyone's faith to be part of the ceremonial life of the
tribes. In fact, many of the medicine men are Christians."
and Cogan spend their days between Massachusetts and Michigan where they
write and share their experiences through presentations and workshops.
Both are celebrated storytellers, a gift Duncan has had since he was a
stories are available on CD, one of which -- Grandpa Sing-Alone's Favorite
Tales -- was chosen as a 2000 Parents' Choice Award. He's also working on
a new series of original tales of his own creation, based on a figure
he calls Grandpa Fry Bread, a congenial character who is as big around
as he is tall.
But his favorites
are traditional Indian tales, and many center around Coyote, for he knows
he is a bit of one himself.
a little Coyote in all of us and a lot of Coyote in some," Duncan said.
"Truly troublesome, our own human perversity becomes Coyote's best tool.
Consider the number of national leaders who have worked hard for the people
but allowed lechery, greed and egotism to tarnish their image and render
the way of Coyote."
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Whole-Genome Sequence of Staphylococcus hominis Strain J31 Isolated from Healthy Human Skin.
ABSTRACT: We report here the first whole-genome sequence of a skin-associated strain of Staphylococcus hominis determined using the PacBio long-read sequencing platform. S. hominis is a major commensal of the skin microflora. This genome sequence adds to our understanding of this species and will aid studies of gene traffic between staphylococci.
Project description:Staphylococcus hominis is frequently isolated from human skin, and we hypothesize that it may protect the cutaneous barrier from opportunistic pathogens. We determined that S. hominis makes six unique autoinducing peptide (AIP) signals that inhibit the major virulence factor accessory gene regulator (agr) quorum sensing system of Staphylococcus aureus. We solved and confirmed the structures of three novel AIP signals in conditioned medium by mass spectrometry and then validated synthetic AIP activity against all S. aureus agr classes. Synthetic AIPs also inhibited the conserved agr system in a related species, Staphylococcus epidermidis. We determined the distribution of S. hominis agr types on healthy human skin and found S. hominis agr-I and agr-II were highly represented across subjects. Further, synthetic AIP-II was protective in vivo against S. aureus-associated dermonecrotic or epicutaneous injury. Together, these findings demonstrate that a ubiquitous colonizer of human skin has a fundamentally protective role against opportunistic damage. IMPORTANCE Human skin is home to a variety of commensal bacteria, including many species of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS). While it is well established that the microbiota as a whole maintains skin homeostasis and excludes pathogens (i.e., colonization resistance), relatively little is known about the unique contributions of individual CoNS species to these interactions. Staphylococcus hominis is the second most frequently isolated CoNS from healthy skin, and there is emerging evidence to suggest that it may play an important role in excluding pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, from colonizing or infecting the skin. Here, we identified that S. hominis makes 6 unique peptide inhibitors of the S. aureus global virulence factor regulation system (agr). Additionally, we found that one of these peptides can prevent topical or necrotic S. aureus skin injury in a mouse model. Our results demonstrate a specific and broadly protective role for this ubiquitous, yet underappreciated skin commensal.
Project description:We analyzed the occurrence and mechanisms of fusidic acid resistance present in staphylococci isolated from 59 healthy volunteers. The fingers of the volunteers were screened for the presence of staphylococci, and the collected isolates were tested for resistance to fusidic acid. A total of 34 fusidic acid resistant staphylococcal strains (all were coagulase-negative) were isolated from 22 individuals (22/59, 37.3%). Examination of the resistance genes revealed that acquired fusB or fusC was present in Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus capitis subsp. urealyticus, Staphylococcus hominis subsp. hominis, Staphylococcus warneri and Staphylococcus haemolyticus. Resistance islands (RIs) carrying fusB were found in S. epidermidis and S. capitis subsp. urealyticus, while staphylococcal chromosome cassette (SCC)-related structures harboring fusC were found in S. hominis subsp. hominis. Genotypic analysis of S. epidermidis and S. hominis subsp. hominis indicated that the fus elements were disseminated in diverse genetic strain backgrounds. The fusC elements in S. hominis subsp. hominis strains were highly homologous to SCCfusC in the epidemic sequence type (ST) 239/SCCmecIII methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) or the pseudo SCCmec in ST779 MRSA. The presence of acquired fusidic acid resistance genes and their genetic environment in commensal staphylococci suggested that the skin commensal staphylococci may act as reservoir for fusidic acid resistance genes.
Project description:Staphylococcus hominis is a commensal resident of human skin and an opportunistic pathogen. The species is subdivided into two subspecies, S. hominis subsp. hominis and S. hominis subsp. novobiosepticus, which are difficult to distinguish. To investigate the evolution and epidemiology of S. hominis, a total of 108 isolates collected from 10 countries over 40 years were characterized by classical phenotypic methods and genetic methods. One nonsynonymous mutation in gyrB, scored with a novel SNP typing assay, had a perfect association with the novobiocin-resistant phenotype. A multilocus sequence typing (MLST) scheme was developed from six housekeeping gene fragments, and revealed relatively high levels of genetic diversity and a significant impact of recombination on S. hominis population structure. Among the 40 sequence types (STs) identified by MLST, three STs (ST2, ST16 and ST23) were S. hominis subsp. novobiosepticus, and they distinguished between isolates from different outbreaks, whereas 37 other STs were S. hominis subsp. hominis, one of which was widely disseminated (ST1). A modified PCR assay was developed to detect the presence of ccrAB4 from the SCCmec genetic element. S. hominis subsp. novobiosepticus isolates were oxacillin-resistant and carriers of specific components of SCCmec (mecA class A, ccrAB3, ccrAB4, ccrC), whereas S. hominis subsp. hominis included both oxacillin-sensitive and -resistant isolates and a more diverse array of SCCmec components. Surprisingly, phylogenetic analyses indicated that S. hominis subsp. novobiosepticus may be a polyphyletic and, hence, artificial taxon. In summary, these results revealed the genetic diversity of S. hominis, the identities of outbreak-causing clones, and the evolutionary relationships between subspecies and clones. The pathogenic lifestyle attributed to S. hominis subsp. novobiosepticus may have originated on more than one occasion.
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Background
Pentatrichomonas hominis inhabits the digestive tracts of several vertebrates, such as humans, monkeys, pigs, dogs, cats and rats. This protozoan was originally considered a commensal of the digestive tract but has subsequently been identified as a potential zoonotic parasite and a causative agent of diarrhoea. Molecular techniques are considered more sensitive and specific to detect P. hominis. This study aimed to determine the presence and genetic diversity of P. hominis in animals in Thailand. A total of 403 faecal samples were collected from 119 cats, 55 dogs, 73 goats, 35 monkeys, 55 cattle and 66 pigs, and the presence of P. hominis was determined using the nested polymerase chain reaction method. Sequence analysis of small-subunit ribosomal RNA genes was used to determine the genotype of the organism.
Results
Twenty-six samples (26/403, 6.45%) were positive for P. hominis. The highest prevalence was found in cats (21/119; 17.65%), followed by cattle (3/55; 5.45%) and dogs (2/55; 3.64%). Seven out of 26 nucleotides demonstrated 100% sequence identity with existing sequences; additionally, 16 novel sequence patterns were identified. All nucleotide sequences of P. hominis-positive samples were shown in the same branch with the previously described P. hominis sequences found in humans, dogs and goat.
Conclusion
This is the first study on P. hominis infections in animals in Thailand. Our findings revealed that the prevalence of P. hominis was significantly higher in cats than in cattle and dogs. Cats were the main reservoir host; however, P. hominis can infect several kinds of animals. Therefore, the proper waste management of animals is necessary to reduce and prevent infection in the community.
Project description:Impetigo is a contagious skin infection predominantly caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Decontamination of S. aureus from the skin is becoming more difficult because of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. Bacteriophage endolysins are less likely to invoke resistance and can eliminate the target bacteria without disturbance of the normal microflora. In this study, we investigated the therapeutic potential of a recombinant endolysin derived from kayvirus S25-3 against staphylococcal impetigo in an experimental setting. First, the recombinant S25-3 endolysin required an incubation period of over 15 minutes to exhibit efficient bactericidal effects against S. aureus. Second, topical application of the recombinant S25-3 endolysin decreased the number of intraepidermal staphylococci and the size of pustules in an experimental mouse model of impetigo. Third, treatment with the recombinant S25-3 endolysin increased the diversity of the skin microbiota in the same mice. Finally, we revealed the genus-specific bacteriolytic effect of recombinant S25-3 endolysin against staphylococci, particularly S. aureus, among human skin commensal bacteria. Therefore, topical treatment with recombinant S25-3 endolysin can be a promising disease management procedure for staphylococcal impetigo by efficient bacteriolysis of S. aureus while improving the cutaneous bacterial microflora.
Project description:Cardiobacterium hominis is a well-known commensal bacterium of the oral cavity and an agent of infective endocarditis in humans. Here, we provide a draft genome sequence of a pathogenic strain isolated from blood cultures of a patient with infectious endocarditis.
Project description:Case series summary:Chronic diarrhea is a common and recurring problem in feline medicine. Intestinal trichomonads have been reported as causative agents of diarrhea in cats. While Pentatrichomonas hominis is considered commensal, Tritrichomonas foetus has been found to cause feline large bowel diarrhea in cats. In our report, two young cats infected with the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and presenting with chronic diarrhea were identified as having trichomonads in their feces, based on direct examination and fecal culture. Molecular assays (PCR and DNA sequencing) revealed that the parasite involved was P hominis, not T foetus, as was suspected. The animals had already been subjected to ineffective therapy with metronidazole, and after the use of ronidazole, their feces became dry and formed. Relevance and novel information:This case report describes P hominis infection as a possible cause of chronic diarrhea in two young cats also infected by FeLV. The parasite was probably resistant to metronidazole, the drug of choice in the literature, and sensitive to ronidazole. Although considered commensal, P hominis infection should be evaluated as a differential diagnosis in cats with chronic diarrhea, especially those that are immunocompromised. Moreover, a combination of techniques such as direct examination and/or fecal culture and PCR is essential for an accurate diagnosis of P hominis infection.
Project description:Staphylococcus hominis is frequently isolated from human skin and we hypothesize that it may protect the cutaneous barrier from opportunistic pathogens. We determined that S. hominis makes six unique auto inducing peptide (AIP) signals that inhibit the major virulence factor accessory gene regulator (agr) quorum sensing system of Staphylococcus aureus. We solved and confirmed the structures of three novel AIP signals in conditioned media by mass spectrometry, then validated synthetic AIP activity against all S. aureus agr classes. Synthetic AIPs also inhibited the conserved agr system in a related species, Staphylococcus epidermidis. We determined the distribution of S. hominis agr types on healthy human skin and found S. hominis agr-I and agr-II were highly represented across subjects. Further, synthetic AIP-II was protective in vivo against S. aureus-associated dermonecrotic or epicutaneous injury. Together, these findings demonstrate that a ubiquitous colonizer of human skin has a fundamentally protective role against opportunistic damage. Overall design: We analyzed bacterial RNA from Staphylococcus hominis (strain C5) treated for 8 hours with DMSO (vehicle) or the AgrA inhibitor Apicidin (Parlet. Et al. Cell Rep. 2019) to determine genes under the transcriptional regulation of AgrA. Each group (treatment or control) contains three biological replicates for a total of 6 samples.
Project description:Investigation of changes in the skin microbiome following treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) with dupilumab may provide valuable insights into the skin microbiome as a therapeutic target. The aim of this study is to assess changes in the AD skin microbiome following treatment of AD with dupilumab (n = 27). E-swabs were collected from nose, lesional, and nonlesional skin before and after 16 weeks of dupilumab therapy, and the microbiome was analyzed by 16S rRNA and tuf gene sequencing. Data for 17 patients with milder disease receiving treatment with non-targeted therapies are also presented. The results show that both groups experienced clinical improvement (p < 0.001) following dupilumab therapy and that Shannon diversity increased and bacterial community structure changed. The relative abundance of the genus Staphylococcus (S.) and S. aureus decreased, while that of S. epidermidis and S. hominis increased. No significant changes were observed for patients receiving non-targeted treatments. The increases in S. epidermidis and S. hominis and the decrease in S. aureus correlated with clinical improvement. Furthermore, changes in S. hominis and S. epidermidis correlated inversely with S. aureus. In conclusion, treatment with dupilumab significantly changed the skin microbiome and decreased S. aureus. Our results suggest a favorable role of commensal staphylococci in AD.
Project description:Pentatrichomonas hominis is considered a commensal protozoan in the large intestine of a number of mammalian hosts, such as cats, dogs, and non-human primates. The resulting infections, which can induce diarrhea, have been attributed to opportunistic overgrowth of P. hominis. This study was performed to confirm the P. hominis infection and its molecular characterization from the feces of puppies with diarrhea. Fecal samples were obtained from 14 German shepherd puppies with diarrhea over 1 week (7 females and 7 males, 2-9 months of age) residing on a dog farm in August 2007. Species-specific PCR assay identified P. hominis 18S rRNA genes in 3 of the 14 puppies (1 female and 2 males; 1 aged 2 months and 2 aged 9 months). This phylogenetic analysis established that P. hominis belonged to the 1st clade, which is comprised of Bos taurus and Felines.

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Nineteen-year-old Kai Kloepfer is at the helm of Biofire Technologies, a start-up dedicated to producing the world’s first fully functional smart gun.
The Colorado native, who turned to gun safety technology after the Aurora theater shooting, has been working on his Biofire smart gun design for the past four years in his parent’s home in Boulder. The fingerprint reading gun was introduced to the world last week as a working prototype — the first of its kind.
Smart guns are meant to improve safety by restricting a gun’s use to only authorized shooters through a biometric device. In the case of Kloepfer’s gun, a dime-sized fingerprint sensor resting on the left side of a Glock 22 serves as that device. The sensor is positioned where the shooter’s middle finger naturally rests, allowing the gun to remain unlocked and “live” while shooting.


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The Manhattan staging, a guest attraction at New York Theatre Workshop's home at 79 E. 4th Street, follows developmental runs at two venues in Florida in 2011-12, and performances in New Orleans in 2010. Performances continue to Aug. 19.
Written and directed by Daniel Wise and choreographed by the Princess Grace award-winning choreographer Camille A. Brown, the show has music by Carlebach, lyrics by Drama Desk-nominated David Schechter, with additional music and arrangements by Nina Simone.
Producers Jeremy Chess, Joel Kahn, Jerome Levy, Edward L. Steinberg, Robert Beckwitt and Alan Zimbard present this limited run.
The company includes Eric Anderson (of Broadway's South Pacific) as Shlomo Carlebach (he also played the role in Florida last winter following a casting shakeup) and Erica Ash (Broadway's The Lion King; Baby It's You!, "Mad TV") as Nina Simone, with Meredith Kaye Clarke (Wicked), Ryan Strand (Jersey Boys), Kenny Morris, Rachel Stern, Dionne Figgins, Ryan Duncan and Julia Osborne.
The creative team includes musician Steve Margoshes (who arranges and "weaves" 30 of Carlebach's songs into the story), Seth Farber (musical direction and orchestrations), Jeff Croiter (lighting) and Clive Goodwin (sound).
Performances play Monday through Wednesday evenings at 7 PM, Thursdays at 8 PM and Saturdays at 9 PM. Matinees are Wednesday and Sunday at 2 PM. There are no Friday evening performances.
Tickets are $85 and can be purchased online from TicketCentral.com or by calling (212) 279-4200.


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First evidence of amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) and ranavirus in Hong Kong amphibian tradeKolby, Jonathan E.; Smith, Kristine M.; Berger, Lee; Karesh, William B.; Preston, Asa; Pessier, Allan P.; Skerratt, Lee F. (2014)The emerging infectious amphibian diseases caused by amphibian chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, Bd) and ranaviruses are responsible for global amphibian population declines and extinctions. Although likely to have been spread by a variety of activities, transcontinental dispersal appears closely associated with the international trade in live amphibians. The territory of Hong Kong reports frequent, high volume trade in amphibians, and yet the presence of Bd and ranavirus have not previously been detected in either traded or free-ranging amphibians. In 2012, a prospective surveillance project was conducted to investigate the presence of these pathogens in commercial shipments of live amphibians exported from Hong Kong International Airport. Analysis of skin (Bd) and cloacal (ranavirus) swabs by quantitative PCR detected pathogen presence in 31/265 (11.7%) and in 105/185 (56.8%) of amphibians, respectively. In addition, the water in which animals were transported tested positive for Bd, demonstrating the risk of pathogen pollution by the disposal of untreated wastewater. It is uncertain whether Bd and ranavirus remain contained within Hong Kong’s trade sector, or if native amphibians have already been exposed. Rapid response efforts are now urgently needed to determine current pathogen distribution in Hong Kong, evaluate potential trade-associated exposure to free-ranging amphibians, and identify opportunities to prevent disease establishment.


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It was 1994 in the tiny island country of Antigua and Barbuda, a certain law was passed which made the location a legal jurisdiction, allowing it to issue gambling licenses. This law paved way for online gaming and until today, most gambling companies would base their business in the country to utilize their license.
The gaming software came years before the commencement of online gaming. An Isle on Man-based software company called Microgaming developed the first fully operational online casino software which gave birth to many online gambling sites. Whereas Cryptologic, an online security software company, provided the indispensable software which made internet transaction safe, secure and workable 토토사이트. By 1995, the first online casino was launched.
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Recently, on September 30, 2006, the US Congress passed a bill stating the it is illegal for banks and credit card companies to process payments from US residents to online gambling companies. This bill later became a law which President Bush signed on October 13.
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A mural serving as a memorial to those who have lost their lives to substance abuse and mental health problems will soon be displayed in Port Hardy.
Ocean Argyle, a Port Hardy student, proposed the mural idea to the Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Culture Committee.
In her artists’ proposal, Argyle explained that after losing a close friend in 2017, she turned to art to help process the loss and that the mural would be dedicated to her friend and “the countless other members of our community that we have lost to substance abuse and mental health issues.”
“While growing up I have noticed that Port Hardy, like all communities across British Columbia, has been dealing with a silent but devastating substance abuse epidemic and largely unspoken mental health issues,” wrote Argyle. “I want to start a conversation about both of these issues within Port Hardy through my art and to bring into the light the struggles so many face on their own.”
At Port Hardy’s regular council meeting on May 22, council heard a recommendation from the Parks and Rec Committee stating that “Council offer Ocean Argyle the opportunity to paint her presented mural on the District Sea-Can being purchased to house emergency preparedness supplies which will be located near the tennis courts and that staff be directed to enter into an installation and maintenance agreement with Ocean if the offer is accepted.”
Coun. Fred Robertson said that Argyle proposed the mural a few meetings ago and “worked diligently talking to the committee and planning and she’s working on a budget and raising money.”
He also noted that Coun. Tidbury came up with the idea to use the new container for the mural, as he thought it would be a good fit for the project.
“It is only through ongoing and open communication that we are going to heal as a community and provide the appropriate supports our community members require,” wrote Argyle in her proposal. “I hope this project encourages other community members to step forward with their stories, their gifts, and their skills to join the conversation. “
The recommendation to offer Argyle the opportunity to paint her mural on the new District Sea-Can was approved by council.
“I am very excited about the mural project being approved by council, I had gone out the day before and purchased the paint and some supplies in hopes of getting approval and the very next day found out it was approved,” said Argyle in an email to the North Island Gazette.
She will also be taking a three-day workshop in Nelson, BC in late June with a professional artist to learn about creating large public art installations.
Argyle will begin the mural on Aug. 1 with the goal of completing the project on Aug. 31.
To help cover the costs of the final amount for the art project, Argyle has launched a gofund me campaign that can be found at www.gofundme.com/port-hardy-mural-project, if you wish to donate.


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Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr said he did not believe Donald Trump would win a 2022 presidential election bid because he’s petty and divisive, and that his former boss is not his pick for commander-in-chief.
Barr, 71, criticized the former president during an interview with CNN‘s Jake Tapper on Friday, admitting that he knew Trump was going to lose in 2020 because of his temper.
‘He’s not my idea of a president,’ Barr said. ‘I felt he was going to lose the election because he was not controlling himself.
‘He was allowing this pettiness to come through, and I feel it’s one of his great failings.’
He added that while he believed Republicans could win the presidency in 2024, it could only be accomplished without Trump.
‘I think the Republicans can win a decisive majority, but I don’t think we can do it with Trump,’ he said. ‘He’s just too divisive a candidate.’
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Former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr said Donald Trump is ‘not my idea of a president,’ and would lose a 2024 presidential election bid
Barr criticized Trump (left) for being ‘petty’ and letting his temper take control. Barr said the Republican party could lose its change of winning the presidency if Trump is their candidate
Barr also condemned Trumps claims that the 2020 election was stolen and said he knew the former president would lose because ‘he was not controlling himself’
Barr’s comments come after he published his memoir, ‘One Damn Thing After Another,’ earlier this week, in which he described Trump’s behavior as ‘erratic and manic.’
The former AG noted that while many saw Trump as a strong candidate, his behavior has become something to put up with rather than celebrate.
‘I think a lot of people agree with his policies. They like his strength and his directness,’ Barr said, ‘But to the extent they support them, it’s despite these – this kind of obnoxious behavior, it’s not because of it.’
Although Barr has said he would support Republicans who challenge Trump, he said he would ultimately back his former boss if he wins the GOP nomination.
He also stood by unsubstantiated claims that mail voting was vulnerable to fraud in the 2020 presidential elections while also continuing to condemn the claims Trump made about the election being stolen by rampant voter fraud.
Barr went on to discuss an episode at the White House during a protest in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, where the president yelled at his staff, yelling ‘You’re all losers,’ as he was fed up with the protests and violence going on in the U.S.
In response to the interview, Trump spokeswoman Liz Harrington told CNN that ‘it’s not surprising Barr would try to work against the will of the people, that’s what he did in 2020.’
Although Barr has said he would support Republicans who challenge Trump (above), he said he would ultimately back his former boss if he wins the GOP nomination
During the CNN interview, Barr recounted an episode where Trump snapped at his staff over the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder
In his memoir, Barr makes the case for why he does not believe Trump should be allowed to run for president again in 2024
Friday’s interview is the latest row between the two after Barr said he holds Trump ‘morally responsible’ for the January 6 riot but would not prosecute him if he were still the attorney general.
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News anchor Lester Holt, which aired in full on Sunday night, Barr dished on his last days in office and the debunked claim that the presidential election was fraudulent.
‘I do think he was responsible in the broad sense of that word, in that it appears that part of the plan was to send this group up to the Hill,’ Barr told Holt in an interview promoting the former AG’s new memoir. ‘I think the whole idea was to intimidate Congress. And I think that that was wrong.’
But Barr would not prosecute Trump if he were still the top law enforcement official in the U.S.
‘I haven’t seen anything to say he was legally responsible for it in terms of incitement,’ he told NBC News.
The National Archives and Records Administration recently discovered that Trump had taken home 15 boxes of classified records, but Barr shrugged it off when asked if the former AG would prosecute him for that.
‘To tell you the truth, I probably wouldn’t,’ Barr said. ‘The whole classification system is done under executive order. It’s the president. The president decides everything.’
In an excerpt of the memoir, Barr recalled the dramatic moment when former President Trump slammed his hand on his desk and ordered him to go home without delay after he disputed election fraud claims.
During a tense meeting with Trump in the White House, Barr told him: ‘Our mission is to investigate and prosecute actual fraud. The fact is, we have looked at the major claims your people are making, and they are bullsh***.’
Barr told The Associated Press that the Justice Department had investigated the claims but found no wide-spread issues that would overturn the outcome.
‘But you did not have to say that!’ Trump barked, according to Barr. ‘You could have just said, ”No comment.” This is killing me – killing me. This is pulling the rug out from under me.”’
The president then said, speaking in the third person, ‘You must hate Trump. You would only do this if you hate Trump.’
Barr resigned his post shortly before Christmas in 2020, just weeks before the end of Trump’s term – in an event that has since been revealed to be a sign of inner White House turmoil over Trump’s efforts to push his fraud claims even after they were thrown out of a succession of courts.
‘And, you know, it was wrong to be shoveling it out the way his team was. And he started asking me about different theories. And I had the answers. I was able to tell him, ‘This is wrong because of this,’ Barr said.
The president got angrier and angrier as he spoke.
‘I said, Okay, well, look, I understand you’re upset with me. And I’m perfectly happy to tender my resignation,’ Barr recalled telling the ex-president.
In an interview earlier this week with NBC’s Lester Holt in an interview, Barr said he holds Trump ‘morally responsible’ for the January 6 riot
That prompted a furious outburst from Trump, Barr told Holt.
‘And then, boom! He slapped the desk, and he said, ‘Accepted!’ Accepted!”
‘And then, boom! He slapped it again,’ Barr said, slapping his own hand for emphasis. ‘Accepted! Go home. Don’t go back to your office. Go home. You’re done.,’ he says Trump told him.
The former president told NBC News that he fired Barr for not doing the job of AG properly and called him ‘lazy’ and a ‘coward.’
‘Former Attorney General Bill Barr wouldn’t know voter fraud if it was staring him in the face – and it was,’ Trump said in a statement on Friday evening.
‘The fact is, he was weak, ineffective, and totally scared of being impeached, which the Democrats were constantly threatening to do. They ”broke” him.’


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Four firefighters from Central Fire Station in Aberdeen are running the New York Marathon for two causes close to their hearts.
Crew Manager Graham Smith, Crew Manager Kris Malcolm, Station Manager Andy Buchan and Firefighter Ross Urquhart are all running the race in November to raise funds for The Archie Foundation and The Firefighters Charity.
Graham says, ‘Neither Kris or myself have ever run a marathon before, although Ross and Andy have done.
‘We selected the Archie Foundation because my son had a small stint in hospital last year, and I was able to see first-hand what fantastic support the Archie Foundation gives children and their families when they have to spend time in hospital. Also as a watch on Christmas day, we like to visit the kids’ hospital to donate selection boxes that we get from the local supermarkets.
‘As for the Firefighter Charity we always like to help and support injured colleagues and families from around the country. We have all been training for the last couple of months and have booked the Aberdeen half marathon as part of our training.’
If you would like to donate go to uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NYrunfirefighter2018


Are you possibly driving on worn shocks and struts?
Like most safety-critical chassis components, shocks and struts do wear out over the course of normal operation.
Both shock absorbers and struts keep your vehicle from bouncing around. Though the two terms are often used interchangeably — and they basically do the same thing — shocks and struts are different parts. A vehicle either has a shock or strut at each wheel — not both — and a shock cannot replace a strut, nor a strut replace a shock. Some vehicles have struts on the front axle and shocks in the back.
The rate of wear depends on a wide range of variables, such as road and environmental conditions, your driving style, and vehicle load. Some of the negative effects include reduced steering precision and stopping performance and/or vehicle stability which might not be easily recognized in normal driving conditions.
In addition to these safety concerns, worn shocks and struts could negatively affect driver and passenger comfort, rate and pattern of tire wear, dynamic wheel alignment, brake life, and the durability of other chassis parts.
Replacing worn or inadequate shocks and struts will help maintain good ride control, as they:
- Control spring and suspension movement.
- Provide consistent handling and braking.
- Prevent premature tire wear.
- Help keep the tires in contact with the road.
- Maintain a correct wheel alignment.
The primary purpose of struts and shock absorbers is to hold the tire on the road and control the vehicle’s stability. The spring is what holds the car up in the air and absorbs the impact. Together, your vehicle’s suspension system is what ensures a smooth, comfortable ride. When you push down on your vehicle, it should immediately return back to its level position. If it rocks, it could be an indication that your shocks are bad in the back (and maybe all around). Other indications that it might be time for a replacement is when you go over a bump in the road and your vehicle starts bouncing around and shaking, if it sways when you take a turn or “rocks” when you come to a stop.
Have your vehicles suspension inspected at your local Active Green+Ross . Our #1 priority is to ensure your vehicle lasts longer and performs better. Trust your local Tire & Service Experts and SCHEDULE appointment TODAY!


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The addition of multiquantum well structures was found to improve the quantum efficiency of InP based solar cells as the absorption region of the cell extends into the infrared region of the spectral response of the multiquantum structure. However, the open circuit voltages of the solar cells that are under investigation was not up to the expected levels. In order to understand the reason behind this observation, an investigation of electron/hole emission from chemical beam epitaxy grown InAsxP1-x/InP multiquantum solar cell structures has been carried out. Deep level transient spectroscopy (DLTS) was used to investigate the defects in the samples, their location and their possible role in reduced efficiency. DLTS measurements have revealed that the thermal emission of electrons from the deep level E3 is dependent on the electric field. Emission rate versus field data have been obtained over a wide range of temperature and field values. This data has been successfully fitted with the Poole-Frenkel model in the entire range of the temperature over which the data has been taken.


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Are you going to Diwali parties this weekend? Make this easy, figure friendly baked Sutarfeni!
Complex recipe for Sutarfeni, now made super easy and yes…… baked!
The much loved Sutarfeni is a dessert that garners much admiration in India. It is made of super thin noodles that are fried, sweetened with a sugar syrup and sprinkled with nuts. The sugar syrup is scented with cardamom and saffron or rose essence. I love both!
As you know, I have been experimenting with a lot of my favorite traditional recipes. I am thrilled when I find an easy short cut to an otherwise laborious recipe. I am ecstatic when my trials succeed in making the food healthier!
Such is the case with the baked Sutarfeni. Years ago when I saw kataifi at the middle eastern store, I knew I could make Sutarfeni without having to make the super thin noodles myself. In previous years, I had deep fried the shredded dough to make…
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Exhibition at Southwark Cathedral
06 August - 07 September 2019
Very pleased to have three of my art prints on display at London’s Southwark Cathedral. It will be on display until 07.09.2019. Cathedral is open from 8am to 6pm everyday and its free entry.
These prints are available for sale, please contact me directly for more info.
(Left) DAHLIA . The Crossing
(Centre) ANVIL . The Quire on a Candlelit evening
(Right) HEPHAESTUS . The Nave
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA
Artwork on display at Southwark Cathedral’s St. Francis Assisi and Elizabeth of Hungary Chapel. Come through the main entrance and head towards the back end of the Cathedral floor.


January 17th, 2010 05:04 PM
High Noon Holster Review. Micro Desert Eagle POCKET GRABBER
While not the most popular of the current breed of pocket sized
.380 caliber pistols.
The Magnum Research MICRO DESERT EAGLE, has gained it's
share of fans along the way, since first being introduced
Based on the Czech designed ZVI KEVIN pistol. You get a
small/compact little pistol featuring a 7 round capacity and Double Action Only trigger system.
According to most gun articles. The well built MDE weighs (give or take an ounce) nearly a pound loaded.
The big problem is not the gun or capacity, but finding a suitable
quality holster for it.
Being a leader in the holster industry.
Michael and his crew at HIGH NOON HOLSTERS, have
offered their Pocket Grabber model for some time now.
My High Noon pocket holster for the Beretta .22/25 didn't
quite fit right.
So, I was very happy to see that new MDE holster from HN, and some test ammo from Double Tap arrive a few days ago.
As you can see. The usual HIGH NOON quality is evident:
Perfect stitching, and a blending of natural and synthetic materials.
The rubber-like black trim is a rough 'bumpy'texture that's designed to grip in your pocket, but not be too sticky- that you can't get the
This gives you a very FLAT profile. Much like having a wallet
in your front pocket.
You can draw easily- with the holster staying in the pocket.
(Back pocket carry is feasible, but you don't have complete
The open muzzle allows debris to fall through the holster and
not accumulate around the muzzle, or inside the holster.
Small autos tend to be very sensitive to the dust/lint issue..
more so than revolvers.
However, my intended home for the combo is vest carry.
Having used my first HIGH NOON pocket holster for vest carry
of my old Beretta .22 for a year or so.
I appreciated the stabilizing tail that is used- and the fact that
the HN holster molded exactly to your gun and not
a generic 'fits all' type holster that we see so much of these
You might pay more for a HIGH NOON product, but you get superior
quality, and fit.
This MDE holster is no exception to that statement.
Riding very stable and FLAT. The Pocket Grabber- is quite nice
in either pocket of my Carhartt arctic vest.
I'm sure that my other vests will readily accept this HIGH NOON
holster when the weather turns warmer.
For right now, the MDE and HN combo feels pretty cozy and
The Pocket Grabber looks great from all angles.
Offering a simple but yet almost elegant piece of leather for your pocket sized pistol (or revolver) to ride in.
I think that you can clearly see that HN has went all out to provide the very best for your defensive needs.
For More Information.
Please, visit the High Noon Holsters website:
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January 17th, 2010 07:11 PM
Nice holster! I have the IWB Tail Gate horsehide and I love it. However, I do not care for the Tie Breaker magazine carrier because it rides way to high and it is too clumsy, which makes it uncomfortable to use.
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January 18th, 2010 02:36 AM
Have you shot your MDE yet? I see you have the mag extension, is there a noticeable improvement?
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Hunter PRO-HC (HYDRAWISE) WI-FI Irrigation Controllers
The Hunter PRO HC WIFI Irrigation Controller is a durable outdoor irrigation controller with Hydrawise web-based software from anywhere worldwide using your smart device or web browser. Predictive watering adjusts schedules based on temperature forecast, rainfall probability, wind and humidity to provide maximum water savings while keeping your clients’ landscape healthy and beautiful. Add a simple-to-install flow meter and set up automatic notifications to alert you of broken pipes or sprinklers.
Manage Landscape Irrigation from Anywhere with the Wi-Fi Enabled Pro-HC Controller and Hydrawise Platform.
Achieve maximum efficiency when you combine Hydrawise cloudbased software with Hunter Pro-HC irrigation controllers. The powerful Hydrawise platform equips you with the tools you need to successfully manage residential applications. Predictive Watering technology adjusts schedules based on temperature forecast, rainfall probability, wind speed, and humidity to maximize water savings while keeping landscapes healthy and beautiful. Hydrawise monitors field wiring to call attention to maintenance needs before costly landscape damage occurs. For the highest level of protection, add a simple-to-install HC Flow Meter to alert you of broken pipes or sprinklers.
- Number of stations: 6, 12, or 24
- Standard programming option allows for 6 independent irrigation programs and 6 start times per program
- Advanced programming option provides station-based programming with up to 6 total start times available
- 24-hour maximum station run time provides flexibility for low-flow zones
- 2 sensor inputs available for use with any Clik sensor and HC Flow Meter
- 1 P/MV output for pump start relay and master valve activation
- Wi-Fi enabled for quick connection to Hydrawisesoftware
- 7 cm full-colour touchscreen display for simple programming at the control panel
- Built-in milliamp sensor for wire fault detection and alerts
The Pro-HC controller has a full graphical touchscreen interface, which makes programming with or without Wi-Fi connectivity and manual starting from the controller a breeze.
Monitor your piping and sprinklers with an optional HC Flow Meter. Receive automatic alerts when a pipe is broken to prevent property damage.
Pro-HC controllers continuously monitor the electrical current flowing to your solenoid valves. If the current is too high or too low, Hydrawise will alert you and tell you which valve is not working properly. This allows you to correct a failed valve before damage is done to plant materials.
Two general purpose sensor ports can be used for many different functions. Sensor port works with the Hunter HC flow meters, the Hunter Clik sensor range and standard rain and soil sensors to stop irrigation. The sensor ports can also start an irrigation cycle. This allow you to create custom starts based on sensor readings.
All Hydrawise compatible controllers connected to Hydrawise web-based software are EPA WaterSense approved Smart Watering Controllers. Hydrawise Predictive Watering™ allows the controller to adjust schedules based on forecasted temperature, rainfall probability, wind and humidity to provide the maximum water savings you come to expect from a Hunter smart controller.


I'm creating a console app which does importing of some data of different kinds. The type of data to import is specified by argument. For each type of import I created a logger and an appender with different filenames specified:
<logger name="ClientsImporter"> <level value="INFO" /> <appender-ref ref="ClientsImporter" /> </logger> <logger name="PricesImporter"> <level value="INFO" /> <appender-ref ref="PricesImporter" /> </logger> <appender name="ClientsImporter" type="log4net.Appender.RollingFileAppender"> <file value="..\logs\ClientsImporter_log" /> [...] </appender> <appender name="PricesImporter" type="log4net.Appender.RollingFileAppender"> <file value="..\logs\ImbalancePricesImporter_log" /> [...] </appender> <root> <level value="INFO" /> <appender-ref ref="VisualStudioDebugOutput" /> <appender-ref ref="ColoredConsoleAppender" /> </root>
In my code I have a class for each import type and this class instance of Logger created like this:
internal readonly ILog Log = LogManager.GetLogger("ClientsImporter");
The problem is that apparently log4net wants exclusive lock on all files for all appenders. Not only those used by current run of application. This is a problem because some imports can overlap witch each other (performed by different instances of same program) and then log4net throws error that it cannot get exclusive lock on log files (even those that will not be used by it).
Is there any way to tell log4net which loggers to use and ignore others?


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Health Coaching with Sharon Lees
What positive changes have you noticed since your last appointment?
What are your main concerns at this time?
Any changes with weight and/or waist size?
How is your sleep?
Constipation or diarrhea? Gas or bloating? Which?
How is your mood?
Is your energy level higher or lower lately?
To what do you attribute this energy level?
Are you in any pain on a regular basis? Please describe.
If this is ongoing pain, is it better, same, or worse than before?
Are you receiving good support from those around you for the changes you are making?
Are you taking all supplements consistently? Any concerns?
What do you see as a significant barrier to you making more/faster progress toward your health goals?
Are you cooking more?
What do you crave?
What are you doing or feeling when you crave?
Please use this scale to rate the frequency and severity of symptoms you have experienced over the past two weeks. If multiple choices are given, please specify what applies in the comment column.
Excessive mucus formation
Gagging or frequent need to clear throat
Sore throat, hoarseness, or loss of voice
Swollen or discolored tongue, gums, or lips
Chronic tooth or gum pain or jaw pain. Which?
Hives or other allergic breakout
Rash or persistently dry skin
Flushing or hot flashes
Frequently feel cold
Part of body frequently feeling numb. Which?
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Craving certain foods
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Anxiety, fear, nervousness
Anger, irritability, aggressiveness
Other mood challenges?
Frequent or urgent urination
Inability to urinate or low urine flow
Low libido or other sexual dysfunction
Genital itch or discharge
Women: Breast fibroids
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At a national conference on earthquakes this past week, an expert on the San Andreas fault warned that the infamous tectonic boundary appears poised to pop.
Thomas Jordan of the Southern California Earthquake Center described the worrisome fault line as "locked, loaded and ready to go" in his address to attendees.
Most troubling may be that a lack of big earthquakes along the 800-mile long fault over the last 100 years indicates that there is considerable pressure between the tectonic plates that is not being eased.
"The springs on the San Andreas system have been wound very, very tight," Thomas warned at the conference.
Since nothing can be done to artificially release that pressure along the fault, the earthquake expert stressed that California needs to be more prepared for the 'big one' which seems to be imminent.
Strengthening buildings and critical infrastructure systems now, rather than waiting to recover after the disaster strikes, could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars.
Hopefully the political obstacles facing such projects can be overcome while there is still time before the 'big one' hits.
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The Model 37 Defense Gun provides a formidable legal protection in today’s market. It has a fixed barrel/receiver, wood stock and has a 5 shot capacity.
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