Initially based on the second generation Falcon, the Ford Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964 at the New York World’s Fair: it was their most successful launch since the Model A in 1927. It went on to become a cultural icon, one of the most successful brands in American automotive history, and it inspired a whole new class of American sports cars- the “pony” car.
The original Mustang I concept was introduced in 1962 by the Fairlane Group, a committee of Ford managers led by Lee Iacocca. The company was looking for a new low-cost sports car to counter the success of GM’s Corvair Monza sports coupe, and designer Eugene Bordinat delivered: a small, mid-engined V4, open two-seater with aluminium body work. The unibody skin was riveted to a space frame, and the seats were integrated for additional rigidity; features included adjustable steering column and pedals and dual side mounted radiators. Lead designer John Najjar proposed the name “Mustang” for the concept vehicle, based on what he saw as design similarities with the P-51 Mustang fighter plane.
|1962 Mustang I concept with H.L. Misch, v.p., engineering (left), and Gene Bordinat, v.p., styling.|
Two prototypes were made, one showcar and one racing model. The Mustang I made its formal debut at the United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York on October 7, 1962, where test driver and Formula One racer Dan Gurney lapped the track in a demonstration using the second “race” prototype. His lap times were only slightly off the pace of the F1 race cars.
For the next two years both cars appeared at shows and automotive events, as well as touring colleges as a marketing tool.
One of the original Mustang I models languished in storage for several years, sporadically appearing in displays and museum loans. The remains of the car were restored and donated to The Henry Ford Museum, where it officially became part of the museum collection in 1982.
|1960 Ford Falcon|
After public reaction demonstrated a limited appeal to the Mustang I, a completely new Mustang II concept car appeared in 1963.This four-seater Mustang was already chosen for production, using a four-seat configuration and front engine layout based on the popular Falcon. The Mustang II was much more conventional, and the concept design closely resembled the final 1964 production model. Practically the only design element remaining from the original Mustang I were the radiator scoops, which were now fake louvers.
|1963 Mustang II Concept|
The production “1965” Mustang had a suggested retail price of US$2,368, and was based on simple components which were already in production for other Ford models: most of the interior, chassis, suspension and drivetrain were pulled from Ford’s Falcon and Fairlane. This use of common components shortened the learning curve for assembly and repair workers and allowed dealers to pick up the Mustang without having to invest in unique spare parts inventories. A huge ad campaign heralded the car’s release, with publicity articles appeared in 2,600 newspapers the day after its announcement. Original sales forecasts projected less than 100,000 units for the first year, but that was surpassed within three months of rollout. Another 318,000 would be sold during the ’65 model year -a record for Ford- and in its first eighteen months more than one million Mustangs rolled out of the factory in either “fastback” or convertible models.
Several changes were made between the original April ’64 release and the official 1965 run which came out four months later including reverse lights on some models, the introduction of alternators to replace generators, and an upgrade of the V8 engine from a 260 to a 289 cubic inch. In at least some Mustangs the rush into production included some unusual quirks, such as a horn ring bearing the ‘Ford Falcon’ logo beneath a trim ring emblazoned with ‘Ford Mustang.’ These characteristics made enough difference to later designate the first 121,538 cars as “1964½” model-year Mustangs, a distinction that has endured with purists.
By 1967 the Mustang still retained its original body structure but the lines were modified to give it a more muscled look. Front and rear styling was more pronounced, and the instrument panel featured a thicker pad and larger gauges. Hardtop, fastback and convertible body styles continued as before, but a host of Federal safety features were standard that year including an energy-absorbing steering column and wheel and 4-way emergency flashers. In 1968 the side scoops were revised along with the steering wheel and gas cap. Side marker lights were also added, and cars built after January 1, 1968 included shoulder belts for both front seats. The ’68 models also introduced the 302 small-block V8 engine, designed for new Federal emissions standards.
For 1969 and 1970 models, the Mustang received an even larger body with a more aggressive stance and a wider grille. ’69 models featured “quad headlamps” which disappeared to make way for an even wider grille in the ’70 models. This trend towards a heavier body continued through the 70’s, and left some fans wondering if their sleek, powerful “pony” might be getting a bit fat.
|1965 Shelby GT|
The Shelby GT’s:
Caroll Shelby- a World War II fighter pilot turned Formula One driver (setting 16 U.S. and international speed records along the way)- started Shelby American in 1962 with the goal of producing high performance aftermarket parts and cars. The company started out modifying British made AC “Ace” roadsters with 260 cubic inch Ford V8 engines, which became famous as the iconic Shelby Cobra. He turned his attention to the Mustang in 1965 -the first full year of production- and the resulting GT-350 was a true street-legal race car. Shelby installed a monster 289 cu in (4.7 L) V8, replaced the stock Falcon rear axles with a heavier set from the Galaxie, dropped in a 4-speed Borg-Warner T-10 manual transmission and stripped everything else down as much as possible. This amounted to 306bhp at 6000rpm, enough for a 138mph top speed and 0-60 in 6.6 seconds.
562 Shelby Mustangs were built in 1965, 36 of them ’R’ models specifically designed for racing. The ’66 models featured more options and were geared a bit more towards the consumer market, and production jumped to almost 2,400 fastbacks along with about 250 early production models with stock 1965 Mustang bodies. Although Shelby American became less involved after ’66, Ford continued the GT-350 and a larger GT-500 through 1969 and revived the ’66 custom Hertz version in 2006.
|1970 Boss 302|
The Camaro/Mustang rivalry had begun in 1967, and the Camaro was the largest threat to the lead Ford had in the “pony car” field: the big block Chevrolet was more than a match for the 289 and 390 stock Mustang V8’s. In an effort to polish up their “total performance” image Ford introduced the Boss 302 in 1969, a composite engine using the “tunnel port” Windsor block and large Cleveland heads.
Designed by Larry Shinoda, a former GM employee, the car featured unique reflective “c-stripe” strips and dropped the fake rear louvers: it was also one of the first production cars with a front spoiler and rear deck wing. The name “Boss” came about when Shinoda was asked which project he was working on and he simply answered “the boss’s car” as the project was secret. When Parnelli Jones won the 1970 Trans-Am title, the “Boss” name stuck.
A total of 7,013 1970 Boss 302s were produced in 1970, with an SRP of $3,720. The 1970 car could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 6.9 seconds. The quarter mile (~400 m) took 14.6 seconds at 98 mph (158 km/h).
|1969 Mach 1|
By 1969 Ford had 6 factory performance Mustang models with nine variations of V-8s. The GT model was discontinued after 1969, replaced by a new fastback package the company dubbed the Mach 1.
The Mach 1 was introduced as an “in-between” model, designed to bridge the gap between the now consumer oriented GT and the track oriented Boss 302s and 429s. Ford added several performance enhancements such as upgraded suspensions (depending on powertrain choices) and the signature “Shaker hood”, an air scoop mounted directly to the top of the motor named for its tendency to “shake” above the rumbling V-8. A 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor tall deck V8 with a 3 speed manual transmission came stock, but option packages included a 390 cu in (6.4 L) V8 and the massive 428 cu in (7.0 L) Super Cobra Jet as well as a 4 speed manual and “traction lok” rear axle.
Visually, the new design integrated a matte black hood with hood pins, chrome gas cap, wheels and exhaust tips and dealer optional spoilers and louvers along with integrated turn-signal lights mounted in the back of the scoop. The interior boasted teak wood grain details, full sound deadening material and high-back sport bucket seats.
In 1969, Performance Buyer’s Digest put a new Mach 1 through its paces at Bonneville, breaking some 295 USAC speed and endurance records. Ford kept the Mach 1 alive through the 1970’s, and it became the primary street performance Mustang.
Lee Iacocca was pushing for a smaller, more fuel-efficient Mustang, and the ’74 came out based on the less than exiting Pinto. Its reduced size allowed it to compete against imported sports coupés such as the Toyota Celica, but performance was drastically reduced and sales slumped. By the third generation (1979-1993) the car had become little more than a standard compact car with an optional gas-guzzling engine: new U.S. emission and safety regulations had effectively cut the balls out of it. In 1994 the Mustang underwent its first major redesign in fifteen years, and the base model came with a 3.8 liter V6, 145 bhp (108 kW) in 1994 and 1995, or 150 bhp (110 kW) (1996–1998), and was mated to a standard 5-speed manual transmission or optional 4-speed automatic.
Today the Mustang is available in 11 models, including a redesigned Boss 302 and “Shelby” GT 500. But sales have continued to slump during the last decade, and the current economic crisis certainly hasn’t done Ford any good. Vintage Mustangs still enjoy a huge fan base, and it remains one of the most desired collectible cars in the USA.


The entertainment industry often sees the blossoming of beautiful relationships, yet, it’s equally common to witness these bonds succumb to the pressures of hectic schedules and demanding careers. Kim Ji-soo (more popularly known by fans as Jisoo from South Korean girl group Blackpink) and Ahn Bo-hyun, an accomplished actor signed under FN Entertainment, made headlines around the globe through their brief relationship which garnered significant fan appreciation.
Who is Kim Ji-soo (Jisoo)?
Kim Ji-soo, more popularly known by her stage name Jisoo, is an esteemed member of K-pop industry. Born January 3, 1995 and signed to YG Entertainment’s girl group Blackpink (formed 2016), Jisoo quickly rose to stardom as both singer and actress; making notable cameo appearances such as 2015 series “The Producers”, but truly making an impression was her leading role as Snowdrop (2021-22). For her outstanding acting ability she won Best Actress at 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards; testament of both versatility and talent that have put Jisoo onto this pedestal of success!
Who is Ahn Bo-hyun?
Ahn Bo-hyun first entered the entertainment world as a model before transitioning into acting in 2014. Since his acting debut, he has appeared in multiple films and TV dramas to demonstrate his versatility as an actor. With “Itaewon Class,” his career gained significant momentum both nationally and locally within Korean entertainment industries. With his agency FN Entertainment, Ahn continues to explore diverse roles, further cementing his place in the industry.
Relationship Between Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun
The relationship between Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun, though short, was a subject of much fascination for fans and media alike. Their romance began making headlines after confirmation of their dating status, a rare and intriguing development in the K-pop world, where personal lives are often kept private. Initially reported as being in the phase of “getting to know each other with positive sentiments,” their relationship seemed to hold promise.
However, the demands of their professional lives soon became apparent. Jisoo, as part of Blackpink, had a packed schedule that included recording, touring, and promotional activities. Her commitment to her music career, coupled with her pursuits in acting, left little room for personal endeavors. Similarly, Ahn Bo-hyun’s career in acting required a significant time commitment, with long shooting schedules and preparation for various roles.
Why Did Jisoo, Ahn Bo Hyun Break Up?
Ultimately, it was these demanding and conflicting schedules that led to the end of their brief romance. According to reports from the BBC and JTBC, the couple found it challenging to maintain their relationship amidst their hectic professional lives. This development, occurring just two months after they had confirmed their relationship, highlights the often-understated impact of career demands on personal lives, especially in the high-pressure world of entertainment.
Both Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun have continued to focus on their careers following their split. Jisoo remains a pivotal figure in Blackpink, with the group achieving new heights in the global music scene. Fans look forward to her future projects as her acting career thrives and Ahn Bo-hyun takes on increasingly complex roles, further cementing himself as one of Korea’s premiere actors and filmmakers.
Conclusion Ultimately, Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s breakup is a reminder of the tenuous balance between professional commitments and personal life in entertainment – something often difficult for celebrities themselves to manage in a fast-paced industry like entertainment. While their romance was brief, its existence illuminates many realities faced by celebrities where professional demands often outshone personal commitments. As they continue to excel in their respective careers, their brief union remains a poignant chapter in their personal histories, remembered by fans and the media alike.
- Why did Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun break up?
Their breakup was due to demanding and conflicting professional schedules, as reported by media sources including the BBC and JTBC.
- How long were Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun together?
Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s relationship lasted for a brief period, approximately two months after their dating status was confirmed.
- Did Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun work together professionally?
No, Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun did not collaborate professionally; their careers in different entertainment sectors did not overlap.
- How did fans react to Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun’s breakup?
Fans expressed a mix of disappointment and understanding, respecting their decision and the demands of their high-profile careers.
- Are Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun still friends after the breakup?
There is no public information available on their current personal relationship or friendship status post-breakup.


(1) See Portable Media Center and programmable metallization cell.
(2) See also PCM.
(3) (PCI Mezzanine Card) A PCI-based mezzanine card that is widely adapted to VMEbus, CompactPCI and PCI cards. Small and compact (74mm x 149mm) and providing 32 or 64-bit data paths, PMC cards enable a large variety of PCI products to be retrofitted to other bus environments. PMC cards use 64-pin connectors. See mezzanine card and PC*MIP.


Donna Jackson might be Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s biggest threat to being elected a U.S. Senator.
Councilwoman Mildred Crump and Teachers Union President Joe Del Grasso, the other stars of the above video from our friends at BookerFail, could be said to have their own political axes to grind with Booker. But the Mayor himself told the Star Ledger in 2010 that Jackson does not have a political agenda, she just cares about Newark.
She says the media and Newark’s government are hiding the city’s problems to give Booker political cover. She says Newark is worse since Booker became mayor. “Booker’s national profile is killing us,” Jackson said.
Last May, Jackson accurately predicted the coming outbreak in violence in Newark, during an impassioned rant before the city council wherein she also complained that Newark residents, “darkies” she called them, are not being employed at the new construction projects that Booker often touts. She calls Caucasians “clear people.”
Jackson says Newark’s mismanagement is intentionally designed to drive residents making less than $100,000 out of the city.
Jackson says she’s “anti-government, anti-government and everybody’s got to go.”


‘Demystifying 3D Development, or 3D Developer’s Everyday life 2016’ is a next step to the 3D world: from 3D scanning and printing technologies overview to the peculiarities of 3D rendering and computer graphics. Anatomy of 3D printing, point clouds processing algorithms, 3D rendering with OpenGL API, 3D mesh representation with many examples and practical cases are in the main focus of the event.
It is predicted that 3D printing technology is about to change manufacturing as we know it. Within this presentation we’ll look behind the scene of Plastic Filament based 3D Printing process and will get familiar with its main stages, common problems and their possible resolution ways. We’ll refer to 3D Printing workflow, anatomy of a print, print defects and 3D Printer mechanics along with discussing 3D modeling software for 3D printing.
We will talk about rendering 3D graphics using OpenGL, an application programming interface. We’ll start from OpenGL history and its applications overview and then we’ll go into 3D graphic basics - coordinate transformations and primitive clipping. This presentation is based on the latest version of programmable graphic pipeline - vertex, fragment, geometry and tessellation shaders. We’ll go through the examples of various operations performance and results.
3D mesh representation plays an important role in computer graphics and CAD modeling. BREP is one of the basic data structures. Within this presentation we’ll review the main data structures for the presentation of 3D meshes which are used for rendering of meshes. With particular code examples we’ll explore half edge data structure which is necessary to obtain information on mesh topology.
In this presentation we’ll examine in details different types of shaders and their usage in the real world to generate color from geometry and various applied effects. After an introduction to GLSL, one of the shader programming languages, and an overview of each shader type we’ll also look at different approaches to texturing, light simulation and review rendering modes.
Point clouds are produced by 3D scanning, an increasingly popular and approachable model acquisition method. During this presentation we’ll explore what methods of point cloud generation are available in combination of hardware and software means. We’ll examine different applications of point cloud technology in the industry and will make a general overview of point cloud data structures and processing algorithms.


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Submissions by the end of Sunday, Oct. 16
Winner announced on Thursday, Nov. 3
The Swedish American Museum is hosting a Swedish Folk Painting contest. You can submit your best Folk painting via email to (email@example.com) together with a title of the artwork. Master folk artists Alison Aune, Pieper Bloomquist, and Åse Larsjos will judge the entries and the winner gets to be displayed in the exhibit “Swedish Folk Painting: Tradition and Change” on display in the Main Gallery Sept. 9 – Nov. 27, 2022. This competition is for adults only and you can only submit your own original artwork.

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This is my last year and I know I'm not going to have another chance to win a WCC championship again. —BYU guard Brock Zylstra
LOS ANGELES — Being a senior, BYU guard Brock Zylstra knows his college basketball career is drawing to a close.
For all that he has helped the Cougars accomplish the past three years, at least one goal still eludes him — capturing a West Coast Conference championship.
Sure, it's still October, and league play doesn't start until January. But BYU — and the other eight WCC teams — are eager to battle for that coveted title.
Zylstra said there's been a sense of urgency to improve throughout the offseason.
"This is my last year and I know I'm not going to have another chance to win a WCC championship again," Zylstra said Monday at the Time Warner Cable studios during WCC basketball media day. "I've got to try to rally the guys and get it done this time."
The Cougars finished third a year ago in their inaugural season in the WCC, behind Saint Mary's and Gonzaga.
"We didn't do everything we wanted to last year," Zylstra said. "Obviously, we feel like we can win this league if we play the way that we should. It's a competitive league, seeing Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, us, and Loyola Marymount. There are some great teams.
"Last year when we had big games come, we didn't finish them. We lost four out of our five games to Saint Mary's and Gonzaga. We lost one at home to Loyola Marymount. Those are the teams we need to beat if we're going to win this league. We need to win those games. The big thing is to step up when we need a big win."
BYU coach Dave Rose said that it helps that his team is familiar with the league, unlike last year at this time.
"I know the challenge of trying to win this conference. It's a big challenge," he said. "I have respect for all the teams in the league, especially those at the top. They are quality teams and we know all about it now, because we've been through it."
"When we were in the Mountain West Conference, we had a routine of where we would stay, how long it would take to get to the arena," Zylstra said. "It was a little different last year. That's not an excuse for games that we lost. But it's a more comfortable feeling now. We've seen what the league is like, now we're ready to win those big games."
Before conference play starts, though, the Cougars have a number of difficult tests, including contests against Florida State, Iowa State, Baylor, Utah State and Virginia Tech.
"We'll get a pretty good idea of what kind of team we are," Rose said. "You put the schedule together and you hope it's good for that team, that year."
The Cougars have already lost a pair of veterans to career-ending injuries — Chris Collinsworth and Stephen Rogers. Meanwhile, guard Anson Winder has been sidelined with an ankle injury.
Still, Rose likes his roster entering the season, which tips off on Nov. 9 at home against Tennessee State. The Cougars play another exhibition game Saturday against Findlay.
"I think our staff feels really comfortable with the depth of our team," Rose said. "What we really need to do is try to find the group of guys that play the best together. The talent level on our roster is pretty similar, pretty good. Trying to find the groups of guys that can play in certain situations will probably be our biggest challenge here in the next few weeks."
Forwards Brandon Davies, Nate Austin, Josh Sharp and Ian Harward provide the Cougars with a solid inside presence. Guard Tyler Haws, fresh off an LDS mission, has appeared to pick up where he left off before his mission. If anything, Zylstra added, Haws seems more aggressive now than he did before.
Meanwhile, Matt Carlino and Craig Cusick will be counted on to run the point guard position. Newcomers Agustin Ambrosino, Raul Delgado, Cory Calvert should make an immediate impact this season.
"They're fitting in. They're aggressive and confident," Zylstra said. "We're excited to have them. They will have a role on this year's team."
Zylstra added that the Cougars are already establishing an identity.
"I thought last year's team was well-rounded and pretty deep. This year, we're even more well-rounded and deeper," he said. "We've got guys that can come off the bench and defend and make shots."5 comments on this story
For now, Zylstra isn't spending much time thinking about the fact this is his final season in a Cougar uniform. While he's too busy to wax nostalgic, the sense of urgency is there. Zylstra simply wants to help lead BYU to a big season, one that he hopes will include a conference championship.
"I've thought a little bit about this being my senior year. It's kind of surreal right now," he said. "It will probably hit me when I play my last game or once I finish. Right now, I'm just working hard, like any other year."

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Didn’t tied a Baltic Candy since a long time, but I guess it looks quite ok…
Weighted with lead wire, it will fly like a dart thrown by Phil Taylor!
… temperature and it’s not allowed to fish for most species = perfect tying conditions. Right now on the menue : Loppos
nice two tone bucktail collar on this one
orange over olive
some ostrich herl in orange over a front of olive craft fur

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2015 NFL Football Betting – Weekly NFL Preview For Week 10
The NFL season moves into week 10, and with the second half of the season now underway, a number of teams are feeling even more heat. The chance to be able to pull off a big winning streak or move up in the standings is a little smaller. Teams that have been stuck for a few weeks have to start rolling.
1 – Best Sunday Afternoon Games:
New Orleans Saints @ Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings @ Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos, New England Patriots @ New York Giants
The best Sunday afternoon games are not what you’d call great games, but they’re better than the alternatives. The Saints-Redskins game is simply a very important game. The Saints, following a crucial and embarrassing home loss to the Tennessee Titans, have virtually no room left in the NFC wild card picture. They have to maintain contact with the 6-2 Minnesota Vikings and the 6-3 Atlanta Falcons, especially since they have to go to Atlanta later in the season. The Redskins have fallen under .500 and have to try to keep pace with the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East.
The Vikings are in a good position in the NFC wild card race, but they witnessed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater get injured last week against the St. Louis Rams. They will be at a disadvantage against an Oakland team which is not all the way there, but is certainly a lot better than it has been over the past few years. The Raiders are no longer the laughingstock of the league, and they want to continue to see how much they can develop. They might even have a chance at the sixth and final playoff spot in the AFC.
The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to mount a rally in the second half of the season after a disastrous first half. They are playing a Denver team whose offense remains inconsistent under a diminished Peyton Manning, and whose defense committed a complete meltdown in the final minutes of its first loss last weekend against the Indianapolis Colts. The Broncos should not feel safe in that game, not after the way they played versus the Colts.
The Patriots have lost starting running back Dion Lewis, but they still have LeGarrette Blount and a lot of other good players who have been the NFL’s best this season. The Patriots will easily beat the New York Giants unless the G-Men shift into Super Bowl mode from years past, which is not likely.
2 – Sunday Night Football: Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks
This is a matchup of fierce division rivals, and although the Cardinals are not as good as they were last season, they do lead the Seahawks in the NFC West. Seattle is still in a position where it has to win. Any slip-up will put the Seahawks out of the NFC West picture, especially if it occurs against the Cardinals. Seattle has to sweep the season series in order to have a realistic shot at winning the division.
3 – Monday Night Football: Houston Texans @ Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals are one of only three unbeaten teams left in the NFL, along with the Patriots and the Carolina Panthers. The woeful Texans should not change that reality on Monday night.


The new Williams Tower at Warrens, St. Michael, has been described as a ???green??? building designed to assist Barbados in its greening objectives.
These were the sentiments of Minister of the Environment and Drainage, Dr. Denis Lowe, as he delivered the feature address during the building???s official opening last Friday.
???Wherever possible, the exterior walls are insulated and the amount of glass exposed to direct sunlight has been kept to a minimum to reduce heat from getting into the interior air conditioned space,??? he said.
The Minister also commended the company for its use of photovoltaic panels, which are expected to produce 96,000 kilowatts of electricity annually, and the storing of water from the roof in underground tanks to be used for non-potable use such as toilet flushing, irrigation and car washing.
???There is also a standby diesel generator that is sized to enable all the businesses in the building to continue as normal if and when the main electricity source is not available from the Barbados Light and Power Company Limited,??? Dr. Lowe added.
The new building, constructed at a cost of $23 million, is home to Ace H&B Hardware, Digicel Headquarters, and three offshore banks.


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Researchers have linked the amount of sleep a person gets to the overall health of the body – sleep allows us to repair our bodies from the assaults of everyday life as well as fight off disease. Recently, however, doctors have also linked sleep deprivation and cancer risk and are touting the benefits of getting enough sleep to aid in cancer prevention.
Adequate Sleep Is Important
Our bodies need sleep; not only do we feel better when we get enough sleep, but we function better too. In fact, studies link getting a proper amount of sleep to better focus, quicker reflexes, and improved higher reasoning. It follows that a lack of sleep can result in impaired reasoning, reflex time, and productivity, as well as an overall feeling of malaise.
In addition to brain function, proper sleep can help improve all the major body tissues and functions:
- Cardiovascular. During sleep, alterations in blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate rise and fall, conditioning these vital systems.
- Endocrine. Hormones released during sleep can help control weight by improving the body’s use of energy. Also, the sleep-wake cycle regulates kidney function.
- Skin. Restful sleep restores adequate blood flow to the skin, improving cell repair and function.
- Muscles. Adequate sleep allows replenishment of glycogen, producing optimal muscle energy.
- Bones. Research shows that sleep may aid in bone formation and promote bone density.
What Happens When We Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
Sleep has restorative effects on the brain, immune system, and body systems, so when we don’t get enough of it, those restorative efforts are cut short. Brain function is an obvious casualty of reduced sleep, but the other body systems suffer as well.
- Cardiovascular. Insufficient sleep links to increased bodily inflammation, which can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Endocrine. Inflammation resulting from a lack of sleep can result in insulin resistance, a key factor in diabetes.
- Skin. Lack of sleep reduces blood flow to the skin, leading to dull, sallow skin, and a decrease in the skin’s ability to repair itself.
- Muscles. An individual not getting enough sleep often lacks optimal amounts of blood glycogen, a condition that slows muscle growth.
- Bones. Poor sleep has been associated with decreased bone density and osteoporosis.
Sleep Deprivation And Cancer Risk
We’ve shown that lack of sleep negatively affects the brain and body, but how does it affect your chance of developing cancer? It appears that sleep deprivation leads to a higher risk of cancer in more than one way.
Studies have shown that insufficient sleep can cause chronic inflammation, the body’s response to some outside threat like a virus or other illness. Short-term inflammation is a good thing, but the long-term, chronic inflammation produced by a lack of sleep leads to a lasting increase of white blood cells in the body. However, eventually the body tires and isn’t able to keep producing white blood cells at the rates necessary to fight new diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Cancer in particular introduces unfamiliar cells into the body that eventually multiply and grow out of control, producing a tumor. Chronic inflammation as the result of sleep deprivation inhibits the body’s immune response to these unfamiliar cells, allowing cancer cells to stay, multiply, and spread. This is particularly evident in breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
Melatonin, a hormone made in the pineal gland, regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycles. The body produces melatonin as a response to your its internal clock as well as the amount of sunlight exposure you’re receiving. If you’re not sleeping well – whether due to too much natural light, as experienced by some working the night shift, or too much artificial light provided by cell phones or TV – your body will not make enough melatonin.
In addition to promoting sleep, melatonin appears to protect the body against the DNA damage that is a precursor for cancer. Without melatonin to repair DNA and act as a tumor suppressor, cancer multiplies and spreads freely. Studies have shown that melatonin suppression particularly affects ovarian and breast cancer as well as prostate, lung and colorectal cancer.

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Welcome to TBT's Myra and Ronald Bank Family Library
Our collection of approximately 4,000 books focuses on all aspects of the Jewish experience. The library can be your source for:
- Recreational reading, including selections for book groups
- Resources for research papers for students of all ages
- Cookbooks for everyday and holiday inspiration
- Histories of Jewish communities around the world
- Introductory materials on all branches of Judaism
All this and so much more!
The collection is organized by colored labels into the following twelve categories:
- Fiction & Literature
- Autobiography & Biography
- Jewish History
- Jewish Language
- Jewish Thought
- Jewish Observance & Practice
- Arts & Crafts
- Introduction to Judaism
- Comparative Religious Studies
- Hebrew Bible & Biblical Studies
All shelves have signs explaining the colors for the categories and subcategories. The collection is arranged alphabetically by author or anthologist except for biographies which are arranged by subject.
The collection is available online through an on-line database. You can access this database at Librarything. You can search for a book by title or author. Alternatively, go to the tags tab to see what we have in the different categories.
To check out books, please use the white board to enter your information.
To return books, either re-shelve them or place them in the wooden box on the floor.
To donate books, please consult Librarything to ensure that you aren’t donating duplicates. It would be helpful if the donations are current (nothing earlier than 2000) unless you have a treasure. Place donations in the basket provided.

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THE WHITE HOUSE – President Donald Trump called the entire White House press corps for an impromptu news conference in the Rose Garden to announce that he had just confronted Democratic lawmakers House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after she asserted earlier this morning that the president was engaged in a cover-up.
He told reporters: “I don’t do cover-ups. You people know that probably better than anyone.”
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The president declared: “No collusion, no obstruction, nothing.”
Clearly fired up, Trump said that he had planned on meeting Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Schumer (D-N.Y.) to discuss infrastructure, but when he heard right before the meeting about Speaker Pelosi’s comments on a cover-up, he cut the meeting short and came out to the Rose Garden.
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Public Enemy and Bernie Sanders are fighting the power together.
Public Enemy is slated to perform at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the presidential candidate during a rally this Sunday. The concert is being promoted by the Sanders campaign with a “Fight the Power” poster paying homage to the group’s 1989 hit single. The posters are available for Sanders supporters when they make a donation.
“When we fight, we win. Donate any amount to get this new Fight The Power poster to commemorate our upcoming pre-Super Tuesday rally with Public Enemy Radio on Sunday,” Sanders tweeted.
The concert comes just two days before Super Tuesday when 14 states will show up to vote during their primary elections. Comedian Sarah Silverman and actor Dick Van Dyke are also expected to be at Sunday’s rally.
The Los Angeles Times reports that other musical acts have pledged their support to the Vermont senator as well. This month, the indie rock group, the Strokes, played at a Sanders’ get-out-the-vote rally in Durham, N.H. During Sanders’ Iowa rallies in January, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon played an acoustic set.
Other pop stars and rappers are also feeling the Bern. Ariana Grande is supporting Sanders, as are Cardi B and Miley Cyrus. Cyrus also supported Sanders’ 2016 run and has thanked him in the past for supporting the LGBTQ community.
Other celebrities in the presidential hopeful’s corner are singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, Danny DeVito, Neil Young, M.I.A. and Willow Smith, who attended a recent Sanders rally, the LA Times reported.
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“What I like in Bernie most of all is that he fights with working people for justice and equality. He is my choice,” tweeted @LatinoInNevada


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Attorney General: South Dakota's definition of marriage not affected by Supreme Court ruling
Attorney General Marty Jackley announced Wednesday that South Dakota's definition of marriage, which is limited to a man and a woman, is still valid.
"After today's U.S Supreme Court decisions, South Dakota constitution and legislative enactments defining marriage to be between a man and a woman remain in effect as a matter of law," Jackley said in a news release.
In 2006, South Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment making marriage valid only between a man and a woman.
On Wednesday, the Court announced its ruling on California's Proposition 8, which bans same-sex marriages, and the Defense of Marriage Act, which denies government benefits to same-sex married couples. The court struck down both Proposition 8 and DOMA.
In Prop 8, the Court found that private parties lack standing to defend the constitutionality of a California law defining marriage as between a man and a woman.
When California state officials refused to defend a constitutional amendment that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman, private parties sought to enforce its constitutional amendment, according to a news release from the South Dakota Attorney General's Office. The Court held that only state officials and not private parties have standing in federal court to defend the constitutionality of the law.
Based upon South Dakota voters' decision to define marriage as between a man and a woman in South Dakota, the State of South Dakota joined numerous states as Amicus Curie or Friend of the Court, defending the constitutionality of California's definition of marriage, the news release stated.
In Wednesday's DOMA ruling, the U.S Supreme Court did not recognize or accept 12 states' and the District of Columbia's definitions of marriage. The decision did not resolve challenges to state marriage definitions affecting same sex marriages. The opinion and its holding are confined to only same sex marriages made lawful under state law.
Wednesday, April 16 2014 5:18 AM EDT2014-04-16 09:18:42 GMT
Construction season is here and drivers are feeling the effects. Sioux Falls projects are underway with $31.6 million worth of work done to roads and intersections. West 41st Street between Sertoma andMore >>
Construction season is here and drivers are feeling the effects. Sioux Falls projects are underway with $31.6 million worth of work done to roads and intersections.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 11:40 PM EDT2014-04-16 03:40:05 GMT
If James McVay is put to death within the next 9 months, it will mark the third time during Governor Dennis Daugaard's first term in office that someone will be put to death in South Dakota. We wantedMore >>
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard tells KSFY News he supports the death penalty, but also says overseeing the process of capital punishment does weigh on him.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 11:19 PM EDT2014-04-16 03:19:18 GMT
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is urging communities to plan events to commemorate 125 years of statehood. The governor's office says participating communities will be eligibleMore >>
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Dr. Jeff Krall kept hearing about the same eye-related symptoms, resulting in another headache for his patients. After ten years of research, the Mitchell optometrist came to a conclusion. "We have foundMore >>
The symptoms are quite common - you get sleepy while reading a book or your eyes feel gritty and burn. Suddenly, you've got a headache, which a local optometrist specifically calls an eyeGraine.
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South Dakota is one of 32 death penalty states and right now, four men sit on death row. They are Charles Russell Rhines, Briley Piper, Rodney Berget, and James McVay - who was sentenced to die Monday.More >>
All four men have been convicted in grisly murders, but deciding whether the death penalty is appropriate is a difficult job.More >>
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The remains found in a car pulled from Brule Creek in September belong to Pam Jackson and Cheryl Miller. Several clues helped unravel this four-decades-old mystery.More >>
As KSFY News first reported Monday night, the remains found in a car pulled from Brule Creek in September belong to Pam Jackson and Cheryl Miller. And investigators say their death was an accident. Several clues helped unravel this four-decades-old mystery.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-04-15 22:42:39 GMT
It's been on year since a pair of blasts exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line. Now the city has begun to look forward while honoring those who lost their lives and were injured last April. ThisMore >>
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Son of Josiah & Susannah Ballard Bailey. Husband of Rebecca Pearson. They were the parents of nine children: Almedia (died in infancy), Albert A, Eliza, Benjamin F, Esther, Josiah, Moses E, James and Robert. They were married for 13 years when Rebecca passed.
Married second to Sarah Prill. They were parents of five children: Thomas Chalkey, Alva, Rebecca Ann, Mary Elizabeth, and Sarah Jane.
James was a well to do Farmer and a famous Quaker preacher, who was a pioneer preacher at the Quaker settlement of Hesper.
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Rebecca Pearson Bailey (1809 - 1844)
Sarah Prill Bailey (1814 - 1910)
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Eliza Bailey Stubbs (1833 - 1917)*
Esther Bailey Stubbs (1836 - 1878)*
Josiah Bailey (1838 - 1907)*
Moses E Bailey (1840 - 1903)*
James Bailey (1842 - 1923)*
Robert Bailey (1843 - 1929)*
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Are you wondering if it’s crucial to include an adequate amount of fiber in your diet? Well, you’re in the right place! In today’s fast-paced world of convenience and processed foods, it’s easy to neglect the importance of fiber in our daily diet. But fret no more! This article will shed light on why getting enough fiber is not only important but also beneficial for your overall health. So sit back, relax, and let’s unravel the wonders of fiber together!
What is fiber?
Definition of fiber
Fiber, also known as dietary fiber or roughage, is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by the human body. It passes through the digestive system relatively intact and plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Unlike other carbohydrates, fiber does not provide calories or energy, but it offers numerous health benefits.
Types of fiber
There are two main types of fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract. It can help lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood sugar levels. Sources of soluble fiber include oats, barley, fruits, and legumes. On the other hand, insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water and adds bulk to the stool, promoting regular bowel movements. Whole grains, vegetables, and nuts are good sources of insoluble fiber.
Benefits of getting enough fiber
One of the primary benefits of consuming an adequate amount of fiber is improved digestive health. Fiber promotes regular bowel movements, prevents constipation, and maintains bowel function. It adds bulk to the stool, reducing the risk of diverticular disease and hemorrhoids. Additionally, fiber provides nourishment for beneficial gut bacteria, supporting a healthy gut microbiota.
Fiber also plays a crucial role in weight management. High-fiber foods are often lower in calories and provide a feeling of fullness, which can help curb overeating. Additionally, the chewing process required to break down high-fiber foods requires more time, slowing down the eating process and allowing the brain to register feelings of satiety. By increasing dietary fiber intake, you can effectively manage your weight and avoid unnecessary weight gain.
Consuming enough fiber is beneficial for maintaining a healthy heart. Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol, preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. As a result, high-fiber diets can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. Including fiber-rich foods such as oats, beans, and flaxseeds in your diet can contribute to a healthier cardiovascular system.
Blood sugar control
Fiber also plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels. Soluble fiber slows down the absorption of sugar, preventing rapid spikes in blood glucose levels. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing the condition. Including fiber-rich foods in your meals can help maintain balanced blood sugar levels and promote overall metabolic health.
Prevention of certain diseases
Adequate fiber intake has been associated with a reduced risk of certain diseases. Research suggests that diets high in fiber can lower the risk of developing conditions such as colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. The fiber found in plant-based foods contains various compounds that have protective effects on the body, including antioxidants and phytochemicals. By including a variety of fiber-rich foods in your diet, you can help safeguard your long-term health.
Recommended daily intake of fiber
The recommended daily intake of fiber varies depending on several factors, including age, sex, and overall health. However, as a general guideline, adults should aim to consume between 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day. It is important to note that this recommendation may vary for individuals with specific health conditions or dietary needs.
Specific recommendations for different age groups
- Children aged 1-3 years: 19 grams of fiber per day
- Children aged 4-8 years: 25 grams of fiber per day
- Girls aged 9-13 years: 26 grams of fiber per day
- Boys aged 9-13 years: 31 grams of fiber per day
- Girls aged 14-18 years: 26 grams of fiber per day
- Boys aged 14-18 years: 38 grams of fiber per day
- Adult women (18 years and older): 25 grams of fiber per day
- Adult men (18 years and older): 38 grams of fiber per day
It is important to gradually increase fiber intake and ensure a balanced diet to avoid any digestive discomfort or nutrient imbalances.
Good sources of fiber
Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of dietary fiber. They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a vital part of a healthy diet. Some fiber-rich fruits include raspberries, apples, and bananas. Leafy green vegetables, broccoli, and carrots are also packed with fiber and offer numerous health benefits.
Whole grains, such as whole wheat, oats, and brown rice, are another great source of dietary fiber. These grains retain all parts of the grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm, providing a higher fiber content compared to refined grains. Incorporating whole grain bread, pasta, and cereals into your meals can significantly boost your fiber intake.
Legumes, including beans, lentils, and chickpeas, are not only rich in fiber but also provide a good source of plant-based protein. These versatile legumes can be added to various dishes, such as soups, salads, and stews, to increase their fiber content and overall nutritional value.
Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds, such as almonds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds, are nutrient-dense and contain a significant amount of fiber. They can be enjoyed as a snack or added to meals, smoothies, or baked goods to increase your daily fiber intake. However, it’s important to consume them in moderation, as they are also calorie-dense.
Effects of insufficient fiber intake
Insufficient fiber intake can lead to constipation, a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements and difficulties in passing stool. Without enough fiber in your diet, the stool becomes harder and more difficult to eliminate. This can cause discomfort, bloating, and feelings of incomplete bowel movements. Incorporating fiber-rich foods into your diet can help alleviate and prevent constipation.
Inadequate fiber intake has been linked to weight gain and an increased risk of obesity. Without enough fiber, you may not feel as satisfied after meals, leading to excessive snacking and overeating. Additionally, low-fiber diets tend to be higher in unhealthy, processed foods, which can contribute to weight gain. By ensuring you consume enough fiber, you can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of obesity-related complications.
Increased risk of diseases
A lack of fiber in your diet can increase the risk of developing certain diseases. Insufficient fiber intake has been associated with an increased risk of conditions such as colorectal cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Fiber-rich foods contain beneficial compounds that support overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It is crucial to prioritize adequate fiber intake to promote optimal health and reduce the likelihood of developing these diseases.
Ways to increase fiber intake
Gradual increase in fiber consumption
To avoid digestive discomfort, it is recommended to gradually increase your fiber intake. Sudden significant changes to your fiber intake can cause bloating, gas, and gastrointestinal distress. Begin by incorporating small amounts of high-fiber foods into your meals and gradually increase the portion sizes. This allows your digestive system to adjust and avoids any unpleasant side effects.
Read food labels
When grocery shopping, reading food labels can help identify foods that are high in fiber. Look for products that contain whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. The fiber content is usually listed under the “Total Carbohydrate” section on the label. Opt for products that have higher fiber content per serving to help meet your daily fiber goals.
Experiment with new foods
Exploring new foods and recipes can introduce you to a wide range of high-fiber options. Try incorporating different fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet. Experiment with recipes that feature legumes and incorporate nuts and seeds for added fiber. By diversifying your food choices, you can increase your fiber intake while also enjoying a variety of flavors and textures.
Potential side effects of high fiber intake
While increasing fiber intake is generally beneficial, consuming excessive amounts of fiber can cause digestive discomfort. Some individuals may experience bloating, gas, and abdominal cramps as their bodies adjust to the higher fiber load. This is particularly true if there is a sudden significant increase in fiber intake. It is important to listen to your body and adjust your fiber intake accordingly if you experience any discomfort.
High fiber intake may affect the absorption of certain nutrients. Fiber can bind to minerals such as calcium, zinc, and iron, reducing their bioavailability in the body. Therefore, it is essential to consume a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-rich foods to ensure adequate nutrient absorption, even with increased fiber intake.
Consuming a high-fiber diet without adequate fluid intake can result in dehydration and adversely affect fluid balance in the body. Fiber absorbs water, and if there is not enough fluid to support this process, it can lead to constipation and discomfort. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day, especially if you have increased your fiber intake.
Fiber and gut microbiota
Role of fiber in gut health
Fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiota. It acts as a prebiotic, providing nourishment to beneficial bacteria in the gut. These bacteria ferment fiber, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which have numerous health benefits. SCFAs provide energy to the cells lining the colon, help maintain a healthy pH balance, regulate inflammation, and support overall gut health.
Impact on gut bacteria
Consuming enough fiber is vital for promoting a diverse and thriving gut microbiota. A diverse microbiota is associated with better overall health, a stronger immune system, and a reduced risk of certain diseases. Fiber-rich foods provide the necessary nutrients for the growth and maintenance of beneficial gut bacteria. By incorporating a variety of high-fiber foods into your diet, you can positively impact your gut microbiota and support optimal gut health.
Fiber supplements: Do they work?
Types of fiber supplements
Fiber supplements come in different forms, including powders, capsules, and chewable tablets. Common types of fiber supplements include psyllium husk, methylcellulose, and inulin. These supplements are typically derived from plant sources and provide a concentrated dose of fiber.
Effectiveness and considerations
While fiber supplements can be useful in certain situations, it is generally recommended to obtain fiber from natural food sources. Whole foods provide a wide range of nutrients, in addition to fiber, that contribute to overall health. Fiber supplements may not offer the same benefits as consuming fiber through a balanced diet. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any fiber supplement to ensure it aligns with your specific needs and health considerations.
Ensuring you consume enough fiber in your diet is essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Fiber offers numerous benefits, including improved digestive health, weight management, heart health, blood sugar control, and reduced risk of certain diseases. By including a variety of fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, you can easily meet your daily fiber requirements. Remember to gradually increase fiber intake, read food labels, and experiment with new foods to diversify your diet. Aim for a well-balanced approach and consult with a healthcare professional if considering fiber supplements. Prioritizing adequate fiber intake is a simple yet powerful way to support your overall health and longevity.

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If you missed the Gene Roddenberry-ish social message in the most recent J.J. Abrams movie, then rejoice. On the other hand, if you're already tired of Bush-era "war on terror/torture" allegories, then the latest Star Trek 2 reports may disappoint.
Oh, and there are obviously spoilers in this post.
The L.A. Times caught up with director Abrams plus co-writer Roberto Orci, on the set of their TV show Fringe, and both Abrams and Orci hinted that the biggest difference between their first movie and the upcoming sequel would be the socially conscious message. Says Abrams:
The first movie was so concerned with just setting up the characters — their meeting each and galvanizing that family — that in many ways a sequel will have a very different mission. it needs to do what [the late 'Trek' creator Gene] Roddenberry did so well, which is allegory. It needs to tell a story that has connection to what is familiar and what is relevant. It also needs to tell it in a spectacular way that hides the machinery and in a primarily entertaining and hopefully moving story. There needs to be relevance, yes, and that doesn't mean it should be pretentious. If there are simple truths — truths connected to what we live — that elevates any story — that's true with any story.
So okay, that just means that they're going to make sure it has some kind of a messagethat reflects "simple truths." Doesn't necessarily mean we're going to get a full-on allegory for today's challenges. But then here's Orci:
We got a lot of fan response from the first one and a considerable amount of critical response and one of the things we heard was, ‘Make sure the next one deals with modern-day issues.' We're trying to keep it as up-to-date and as reflective of what's going on today as possible. So that's one thing, to make it reflect the things that we are all dealing with today.
The L.A. Times reporter asked if this meant the next Trek could deal with terrorism, the ethics of torture, or a long-running, painful war with the Klingons. And Orci acted as though the reporter had just read his mind.
A painful war with the Klingons sounds like a great backdrop for the next movie — allegories about terrorism and torture, though? Sound a bit too 2005. What do you think?

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How could a book about history create such an uproar? Most Americans are oblivious to history, and rarely celebrate it except on Memorial Day, July 4 and Veterans Day. Actually, only a small fraction focus on the history while the rest of us enjoy a day off from work or the normal humdrum of life. So why has the book The 1619 Project caused such a stir? Parents are harassing school boards and teachers for supposedly teaching Critical Race theory and they are up in arms about a book about the history of racism in the United States called The 1619 Project.
I recently finished reading this ”controversial” book and am convinced that every American, given the opportunity, should read this well-researched, superbly written text. While most of the volume consists of essays by renowned scholars, there are also pictures, historical vignettes, and poetry included as well. It is a treasure trove of information and insight. Based on a series of articles that first appeared in the New York Times in 2019, the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans to these shores, the book is an expansion of this original project. Having read many of the articles and listened to an accompanying podcast, I was interested to see what this expanded version could offer. I was so impressed I came away believing, despite the controversy, that every thinking American — Black, White, Latino, AAPI, Native American, Conservative, Liberal and in-between — needs to read this book for at least three reasons.
To Fill Out Our Understanding of American History
First of all, this text fills out our understanding of our history as Americans. For starters, most probably don’t think of Black people being among the first immigrants to the country. And yet it is documented that a Spanish slave ship was intercepted by English privateers and landed near modern-day Hampton, Virginia in 1619. In the Preface, editor Nicole Hannah-Jones says that the primary goal of the book is to show how slavery and anti-Blackness is foundational to the story of America and that the struggle of Black Americans for full rights as citizens is an ongoing theme in our history. Even if one does not agree at the outset with this framing, we owe it to the writers to hear how they make their case.
Like Ronald Takaki’s book on the history of immigrant groups, A Different Mirror, Howard Zinn’s The People’s History of the United States, and Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz’s An Indigenous People’s History of the United States, The 1619 Project provides us a lesser known perspective on our history: the experience of African Americans from the earliest recorded history of the United States. These books and others like them, fill out the story of our country and offers us a broader perspective than the narrow Eurocentric view most Americans have been taught.
The essays that comprise The 1619 Project provide this fuller point of view. It is an oft unacknowledged fact that some of our iconic American historical figures — people like George Washington Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, just to name a few — supported and promoted racist policies during their lifetimes. This does not discount the great service they gave to this country, but it does put them in clearer perspective as products of their time.
So, for instance, when the nation’s Capital was in Philadelphia, President George Washington would rotate his slaves in and out of the city, so as not to run afoul of anti-slavery prohibitions. Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and our third President, was a brilliant scholar in many disciplines, spoke several languages fluently, and even wrote a tract advocating for the abolition of slavery. However, throughout his lifetime 400 slaves worked on his plantation at Monticello and he fathered several children by a young slave named Sally Hemings.
Abraham Lincoln is often credited with “freeing the slaves,” but he was not always in favor of emancipation but had to come to that position by necessity over time. Prior to releasing the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln believed freed slaves should be exported out of the country and so sent envoy to Panama to see if all Black people released by his forthcoming edict could be shipped to relocate there. Fortunately, that foray turned out to be a folly and he announced the Proclamation anyway and came to be known as the Great Emancipator.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt considered one of the nation’s most progressive presidents, backed away on several occasions from instituting policies that provided full rights for Black Americans in the army for their patriotic service. These iconic American leaders and others like them, whom we rightly revere for helping our country become what it has become, were not free of the racist attitudes and practices of the time. To not tell the full story is to mislead and misinform us of their humanness.
I don’t find these revelations offensive or guilt-producing. Rather, they let us know these great men were products of their time and had flaws like all of us. Not only that, while they may have had one set of views at one point in most cases they grew and developed. They serve as an example to us all not only their great deeds but the capacity to grow and change into fuller and more compassionate people — something we could all use some help with these days.
To Help Us Understand Our Dual Racial History
The second reason we need to read this book is that the story of overcoming racism in this country is not a straight line of upward racial progress. When the question of whether racism still exists in America comes up, most white Americans of my age will point to Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the victories of the Civil Rights Movement like the passage of the Voting Rights Bill. Younger folks will point to Barack Obama and the election of the first Black president. However, in his essay entitled “Progress,” Boston University Professor Ibram X. Kendi, contends the United States has “a dual racial history of two opposing forces: historical steps toward equity and justice and historical steps toward inequity and injustice” (p. 424).
- The 13th Amendment which abolished slavery was followed by the Black Codes that involved trivial laws that put many Black people in bondage,
- The post-Civil War Reconstruction period with greater freedoms for Black people was followed by the Jim Crow era with mass segregation, lynching, and ongoing violence by groups like the Ku Lux Klan.
- The Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling desegregating public schools was met by fierce opposition by state governments which defied the court ruling by supporting the led to the development of whites-only private Christian academies in place of the public schools.
- The Civil Rights Movement was followed by one of the most oppressive periods against Black Americans leading to the legally sanctioned murder of several outspoken Black leaders and the disproportionate mass incarceration of African Americans.
- Barack Obama’s presidency was followed by Donald Trump, who praised white nationalists and insurrectionists who attacked the Capitol.
- The Voting Rights Bill of the 1960s was gutted by Congress in the early 2000s and made largely inept. And now those states like Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Texas that were required to get approval for changes in their voting procedures approved by the Department of Justice, have quickly passed bills clearly designed to make it more difficult for Black people to vote in their states.
The examples of this dual racial history are nearly endless. And yet because of our ignorance and disinterest in history as a people, we have been duped into believing feel-good myths about racial progress in our country without also having seen the counter-balance of inequities that still remain, have stayed the same or gotten worse over time. Whites are shocked and offended by African Americans asserting that their lives matter and that police violence against them must be eliminated. Too often white Americans don’t see that the progress that has been made against racism is countered by its persistence in other ways. Certainly, in many ways, things are better for Black Americans, but they are better for all Americans and the benefits have not always been equally and fairly shared.
To Reveal Our Family Secrets
The third reason for reading this book is that it reveals our national family secrets. All families have events that occur in their lives together that are known to only the members of those families, and often only to a handful of those family members. They are the things that no one talks about and yet have a deep and lasting effect on the way people relate, communicate, deal with conflict and interact with the world outside that family. Sometimes these secrets can be benign and harmless but often they are secrets about abuse, addiction, violence, mental illness, unresolved conflicts, or just unsavory actions of venerated ancestors going back generations. In those cases these secrets have crippling effects on everyone in the family that distort their sense of who they are. And yet, instead of facing the truth of those secrets, all too often families will work overtime to cover them up and promote the lie of a happy, healthy family. While this cover-up may fool those outside the family, the real damage is to those in the family.
I believe that the controversy and opposition surrounding this book is not just that it makes people feel guilty (which it might, but not necessarily so) or that it promotes Black superiority over white folks (which it doesn’t), or that it paints white people in an unfavorable light (which in some cases it does), but rather that it reveals some of the most destructive family secrets of our history as a nation. For instance, the chapter on Capitalism by Matthew Desmond shows how our economic greatness was built not on American ingenuity but rather on the free labor of millions of slaves. Jamelle Bouie’s chapter on Politics reveals how votes by Black people, poor whites, and non-white immigrants have always been suspect to the wealthy elite. Anthea Butler’s chapter on the Church shows how religion has always been used to justify violence against others both within this country, as in the case of slavery and lynching, and against those from other countries in the case of war. These are the secrets of our history we choose to deny and yet continually haunt us.
By simply telling these untold aspects of our history. The 1619 Project challenges the myth of American exceptionalism that every political leader seems beholden to promote. It shows that while we are trying to promote democracy around the world, as a nation, we have never fully embraced democracy as something for every American. While we position ourselves as a superpower and an exemplar to the world, we have some of the highest rates of infant mortality, mass incarceration and mass violence against our own citizens than any county in the world. These are not idle tales but documented facts from which most Americans have chosen to hide. And yet unless we face these family secrets, we will continue to stumble around and ultimately destroy ourselves. In fact the denial of the truth about ourselves has gone so far that we have become divided over whether or not a duly-elected candidate was elected president and instead promote lies, threaten violence and seek to undermine the very system we say we support.
There is no doubt that The 1619 Project is some hard medicine for many Americans to swallow. We have been duped by our education system, our political leaders, our criminal justice system, and the corporate world that we are the greatest nation in the world. To suggest otherwise is to be considered unpatriotic. Perhaps we are by some measures. But by others, we are a broken, deluded, and divided nation in large part because we have not come to grips with the errors of our past which continue to haunt us. I have spent much of my career studying and teaching about the history of racism in our country and there were many things in this book that were new to me, and it was uncomfortable to admit, but so helpful to know. Were I still teaching those courses, The 1619 Project would be required reading.
I love our country, but I also want to know my country. Every patriotic American should want that. That’s why we all should read and learn from The 1619 Project.


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Precordial pulsation, categories ahead of the actual mapping in order to providefunction (observable entity)). Additional results showed some consistency for mapping of concepts within a giventhat 9 of the legacy concepts mapped to more than one group. Lexical associations (i.e. auscultated, palpated, his-SNOMED CT concept (i.e. 1 to many relationship). In tory or symptom, etc) included in many of the conceptsome instances, there were maps to two equivalent strings helped guide some of the obvious groupings. TheSNOMED CT concepts (i.e. 1 to 1 relationship) Fig. 1 terminologists could then discuss and agree prospectively on mapping rules that would apply generally as well as toIn addition, some of the SNOMED CT target concepts the differing groups of conceptsseemed to be formatted inconsistently (e.g. Left poplitealartery structure (body structure) and Structure of right After establishing agreed-upon mapping rules, there werepopliteal artery (body structure)). All of the final outputs a series of process steps involving searching, recordingwere recorded in a flat file/Excel spreadsheet and given to and qualifying relationships among the mapped con-the IT group for future consideration/integration into the cepts. There was ongoing collaboration – validation, dis-current clinical application. cussion and commentary for each group of maps. This was critical to achieving eventual consensus on the final maps.One to many relationship One to m EBSTEIN ANOMALY Ebstein's anomaly of common atrioventricular valve (disorder) Ebstein's anomaly of tricuspid valve (disorder) One to one relationshipINJURY RELATED TO WORK Disorder due to work-related activity accident (finding) Accident while engaged in work-related activity (finding)MFiagpuprineg1examples showing different relationships to target mapsMapping examples showing different relationships to target maps. Page 4 of 6 (page number not for citation purposes) BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2008, 8(Suppl 1):S3 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/8/S1/S3In our experience, it is critical to have terminologists with application, may give further insight as to how it may beconsiderable clinical background or domain expertise best to proceed with integration. For instance, a more fre-who could apply their knowledge to the grouping and quently used clinical concept such as \"myocardial infarc-mapping of concepts whose meaning may not be obvious tion\" is well represented in SNOMED CT  and couldby the description alone. In this evaluation of legacy inter- be immediately deployed for use within an application. Aface concepts, no corresponding clinical context was given less frequently used concept, such as \"Epworth sleep scaleahead of the first mapping iteration and this led to some score\" is not currently represented in SNOMED CT butinitial errors. Perhaps by providing some clinical context may not be critical data for capture as a \"standard\" as itwith a list of legacy concepts there would be better seman- would be much less likely to be used in decision-supporttic maps with SNOMED CT. By grouping legacy concepts algorithms or patient safety measures.into similar categories prospectively and by using map-ping rules in a consistent manner to each group, future Conclusionchanges made to SNOMED CT may be more readilyapplied to your mapped legacy terminology (e.g. If new Using these 2002 concepts as a typical example of whatattribute-value pairs are added or previous guidelines other terminologists may face when challenged with tran-revised, new pairs of concepts can be consistently sitioning their proprietary concepts to standardized termi-applied.) nology, this methodology can be applied using a systematic approach – starting with legacy concept group-We observed that this process exposed not only differ- ing and establishment of rules for mapping concepts thatences between the two terminologists in their semantic are grouped similarly as well as establishing consensusinterpretation of concepts but also highlighted areas in (between terminologists) for how rules will be appliedSNOMED CT that were redundant, inadequate or defi- and for how Attribute-Value pairs will be applied to par-cient. For example, we did not think that \"depression ticular groups of concepts. Such mapping and analysis(finding)\" and \"sadness\" were semantically equal as contributes to the improvements in SNOMED CT as clin-defined by SNOMED CT. We found that \"rectocele\" was ical concepts are continuously added and modifiedused as a synonym for the preferred display concept of (through submissions and inquiries).\"female proctocele without uterine prolapse (disorder)\",even though there are rare instances when it occurs in a Competing interestsmale. This example also highlighted the discovery thatsome of the preferred display concepts led to a change in The authors declare that they have no competing interests.a map upon review. Even though there may have been anexact match to a synonym in SNOMED CT, the preferred Authors' contributionsdisplay concept, on occasion, suggested an alternatemeaning that led to a re-examination of the map. This Both authors (GW and STR) designed the study, per-mapping exercise also led to the identification of concepts formed and evaluated the concept mappings, drafted andthat needed to be added to SNOMED CT. Despite these approved the final manuscript.deficiencies and omissions, there was overall good clinicalconcept representation of this legacy interface terminol- Acknowledgementsogy set in SNOMED CT. Also, it is useful to note thatSNOMED CT is dynamic – a work in progress – with bian- The project was supported in part by a grant from the United Statesnual updates and new releases. As a standards organiza- National Library of Medicine (Rosenbloom, 2K22 LM008576-02).tion, it is open to participation and invites submissionsfor additions and modifications. SNOMED CT editors rely This article has been published as part of BMC Medical Informatics and Deci-on inputs from users. 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