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Mezzo‑soprano Joyce DiDonato: the fury of war, the comfort of peace ...Euronews
Light, hope, joy: thus, on the notes of Nicolò Jommelli, an 18th century Neapolitan composer, ends the extraordinary musical trip Joyce DiDonato invites us to embark on: from the horrors of war to the comfort of peace – one of the many gifts music can offer.
Thanks to Musiikkitalo – The Helsinki Music Centre, Musica was able to meet the top American mezzo-soprano.
In the words of Joyce DiDonato:
“We are using these majestic composers from centuries ago to look at both sides of humanity that we all have inside of ourselves: the dark and the light, the turmoil and the serenity. We start with “Scenes of horror, scenes of woe”, it’s this premonition of seeing destruction.”

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Looks like Netflix may have the next Game of Thrones on its hands, minus the dragons. Yes folks, the Witcher is coming to Netflix. Nudity, check, language, check, violence, double check. Bad ass men and women with armor and swords? Check, check and check.
The new broke today, via a press release by Platige Image, the visual effects house in Warsaw, Poland. Platige is no stranger to the world of the Witcher, having produced TV commercials for CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The studio also made the 2013 teaser trailer for CD’s next project, Cyberpunk 2077.
The show, based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s The Witcher, which has a total of eight novels and a collection of other stories, will be an English-language drama, according to the press release, despite being a local Polish novel and developed video game. So, at least we can enjoy watching it here in the States (selfish? Meh, maybe).
“Andrzej Sapkowski has created a rich and memorable world, at once magical and familiar,” said Erik Barmack, Netflix vice president, international series, in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited about bringing Netflix members around the world.”
“I’m thrilled that Netflix will be doing an adaptation of my stories, staying true to the source material and the themes that I have spent over thirty years writing,” added Sapkowski. “I’m excited about our efforts together, as well as the team assembled to shepherd these characters to life.”
The show has some decent pedigree, with producers Sean Daniel and Jason Brown, who both worked on The Expanse for the Syfy network, as well as Platige Image’s Tomek Bagiński and Jarek Sawko also producing. Author Sapkowski, will also be a part of the show as a creative consultant, which is promising, as he’ll want to keep the series true to the stories he’s written, much like George R.R. Martin and Game of Thrones. As for CD Projekt Red, the game development studio behind the Witcher games, has thus far, not been mentioned.
Since this show has just been announced, we don’t know how long until we’ll see it on screens, but let’s all hope this is sooner than later.

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On the morning of October 30, 1922, Mussolini arrived in Rome to accept the premiership of a constitutional, conservative government. Within five years, however, his regime would morph into a dictatorship that neither his fascist supporters nor the conservative old order could have predicted, and Mussolini himself would be transformed from figurehead to despot. A multiplicity of personalities and wider impersonal forces, including the social upheaval caused by the previous world war, combined to make possible the crisis of 1922 and the Fascist March on Rome. But in fact, Donald Sassoon argues, things could have gone very differently, and the core focus of this illuminating study is not so much what happened, but how. How did Mussolini seize power so effectively that he maintained it for the next 20 years, until he dragged his country, disastrously, into World War II? Social fragmentation, unionization, inflation, and nationalism all played a part in weakening the old political system, while Mussolini seemed to provide answers in a troubling new era. Il Duce's ruthless political ambition and cruel authoritarianism would surprise his supporters and opponents alike.
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Donald Sassoon is the author of several books, including Becoming Mona Lisa, Contemporary Italy, The Culture of the Europeans, Leonardo and the Mona Lisa Story, and One Hundred Years of Socialism.Review:
Praise for 'The Culture of the Europeans': 'An absorbing, illuminating and enjoyable book!anyone with an interest in the development of culture!will find it interesting, informative and surprisingly entertaining. It is also packed with good sense.' Daily Telegraph 'Never less than penetrating in his comments!this!book shows how British historians such as Sassoon!now occupy the commanding heights of comparative European history and analysis.' Financial Times 'Convincing and well--written!Sassoon limits himself to the issue of fascism's rise to power which he explains well.' Sunday Times 'A clear, concise analysis of Mussolini's 1922 power grab!Sassoon is as adept at micro-history as the grand sweep.' Daily Telegraph Praise for 'Mona Lisa': 'Sassoon's style is witty and elegant!He has created a scholarly and entertaining book that says as much about global celebrity as it does about the painting itself.' The Observer 'This skilfull investigation!is a treasure trove of historical detail!it almost makes it possible to look at the picture with clean eyes.' Daily Mail 'Enormous, unique and encyclopedic ! a monument to streetwise and cosmopolitan scholarship.' Eric Hobsbaum, Guardian 'Absorbing, illuminating and enjoyable ! informative and surprisingly entertaining.' Allan Massie, Daily Telegraph 'This is an extremely valuable book.' Sunday Times
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The mission of the online platform Wheel the World is to make travel more accessible for seniors and people with disabilities.
At the site, users can find and book things to do, places to stay, and trips that are guaranteed to be accessible for people who use wheelchairs and have other challenges.
The online marketplace already has listings for more than 80 destinations around the world, calling out essential information about stairs, pool lifts, and potential obstacles that can prevent some folks from being able to enjoy travel.
Now Wheel the World is offering its first multiday group tours. The nine itineraries include fully accessible accommodations, activities, ground transportation, and trained guides.
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Six destinations are available: New York City, Costa Rica, Greece, Israel, Morocco (pictured at top), and Switzerland. Experiences range from scenic train rides through the Alps to adaptive zip lining in a Central American jungle to a women-only journey through North African marketplaces.
In a press release, Wheel the World describes the 5- to 10-day trips as a way to "explore new destinations in a safe way, while accompanied by like-minded fellow travelers and accessibility-trained guides."
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For each tour, up to 10 spots are reserved for manual and power wheelchair users. Planned in-destination assistance is designed to let travelers stay focused on making memories rather than managing logistics.
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The first tours set out in April. Prices start at $2,400 per person. Airfare is not included.
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Flood control, at its most basic level, consists of either providing the ability to remove excess water from flood-prone areas during storm events or providing adequate storage space for excess water during periods of heavy rain. The first approach uses large pumping stations to evacuate extra water.
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Since ancient times it has been common practice to consecrate with perfumed anointing oil the head or body of priests, prophets, and rulers. Applying anointing oil is also an act of respect, tender hospitality, to invigorate and refresh the body. Particular medicinal purposes of anointing oil is to massage patients bodies and to apply it to their wounds.
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Is an annuity right for you?
Perhaps you’re wondering where to invest your money to make sure it generates the income you need for your retirement. If you’d rather not have to keep making investment decisions, an annuity may be right for you.
An annuity is a contract that allows you to receive a series of regular payments for a pre-determined period of time for a given purchase price that will be higher if:
- The periodic payments are higher
- Interest rates decrease
The insurer who sells the annuity will earn less interest on the amount you’ve paid, so the annuity payments you receive from the insurer will be smaller.
- The payment period increases
If the insurer expects to make your annuity payments over a longer period, the annuity will be more expensive.
The funds used to purchase an annuity generally no longer belong to you.
You now own a series of payments as specified in your contract. The advantage is that you'll no longer have to manage your portfolio—you’ll receive the payments specified in the contract regardless of market fluctuations.
Main types of annuities:
Annuity certain (also known as fixed annuities)
This annuity provides periodic payments over a fixed period of time. For example, you can buy an annuity that will pay you $500 a month for 20 years regardless of market fluctuations. And with this type of annuity, payments continue regardless of if you’re alive or not. This annuity may or may not be indexed.
Annuity purchasing power will fall when the cost of living rises. To counter this, indexed annuities increase based on a cost of living index. Some annuities increase by fixed percentages established at the time of purchase.
Basic life annuity
This annuity provides regular payments for the rest of your lifetime. Payments from basic life annuities are guaranteed during your lifetime, but no further payments are made after you die. There is one exception: The contract will be cancelled if you die within 30 days of the annuity commencement date. Consequently, if you die shortly after acquiring this annuity, you will have paid a great deal for very little in return, unless your annuity features options such as a survivor clause or guaranteed payment period. Note that these options will increase the purchase price of your annuity.
- Survivor clause
If you buy a basic life annuity, payments will stop when you die. However, with a survivor clause, your annuity or a portion thereof will be paid to your surviving spouse after you die.
This option ensures that annuity payments will be made for at least a fixed number of years. For example, let’s say you buy a life annuity guaranteed for 10 years. Even if you die during the first 10 years of the annuity payment period, the payments will continue to be made to designated beneficiaries for the remaining years. If you live more than 10 years, payments will continue while you are alive.
What happens if the insurer making your annuity payments becomes insolvent?
Assuris covers fully monthly annuity payments up to a maximum of $2,000 per month ($24,000 per year). If your annuity offers you more than $2,000 per month, Assuris covers up to 85% of the annuity payments, with a minimum value of $2,000 per month.
To be covered by Assuris, your insurance company must be a member. This should be the case, since all insurers who sell annuities have an obligation to do so. For more details on the coverage offered through Assuris or to verify that your insurance company is a member, visit www.assuris.ca.

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Lehigh River Water Stopped at Virginia Forrest Recreation Area
Thursday, April 7
The stop gate and waste gate at the Virginia Forrest Recreation Area have been closed by the Park staff. The Lehigh River water has reached this point, 29 miles south of Easton, and will be stopped here because of the Redfield Bridge construction project a short distance to the south.
The River water level will build to the north while Bi-State Construction replaces the collapsed abutment of the Redfield Bridge. The original plan was to retain both of the bridge abutments, but when the deteriorated deck was removed, the east abutment developed serious structural cracks. Work must be done within the Canal prism, so water cannot be run through at this time.


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Rep. Weslie Gatchalian, the chairman of the House Committee on Trade and Industry, has filed a bill that seeks to amend the Foreign Investments Act.
House Bill No. 300 aims to amend Sections 4 and 8 of Republic Act No. 7042, or the Foreign Investments Act of 1991.
Gatchalian said the proposed measure will make it easier for foreign businessmen to invest in the Philippines by easing the restrictions to foreign capital and limiting the barriers to entry of foreign businesses.
“The Foreign Investments Act of 1991 was last amended 23 years ago in 1996 by Republic Act No. 8179. Since its enactment, the business landscape has significantly changed. While the FIA aims to attract, promote and welcome productive investments from foreign individuals and entities, certain provisions of the law create substantial barriers in the achievement of its objective,” Gatchalian said in his sponsorship speech.
Gatchalian said such restrictions have discouraged foreign businessmen from investing in the Philippines. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas show that the Philippines received only $9.80 billion in net FDI inflows in 2018, compared to Indonesia’s $20.18 billion, India's $42.23 billion and Singapore's $81.86 billion.
“The low level of FDI inflows into the Philippines is being identified as a reason why the country has relatively high unemployment rate,” said Gatchalian. Among the ASEAN markets, the Philippines has the highest unemployment rate of 5.3 percent, compared to Thailand’s 0.7 percent, Singapore’s 2 percent, Vietnam’s 2.2 percent, Malaysia's 3.2 percent, and Indonesia’s 5.2 percent.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Foreign Domestic Investments Regulatory Restrictiveness Index for 2018 lists the Philippines as one of the most restrictive countries in the world when it comes to FDI rules.
According to the World Bank, the restriction of the Philippines providing a minimum capital requirement for foreigners of about $200,000 is substantially greater than the minimum capital requirements imposed on foreigners by industrializing or newly industrialized countries such as China, Indonesia, India, and Russia and ASEAN countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
“Ownership limitations as well as paid-up capital requirements effectively prevent smaller foreign entities with insufficiently large investments to open business in the Philippines. Given this existing regulation, foreign firms are always placed at a disadvantage, compelling them to partner with local firms,” Gatchalian said.
Under the proposed amendments, foreigners may be allowed to own small and medium-sized domestic enterprises with a minimum paid-up capital of less than $100,000 provided that it complies with conditions such as the use of advance technology and meeting employment requirements.
Gatchalian proposed that the requirement on employment be reduced from 50 to 15 in order to entice more foreign investors. “This is expected to improve FDI inflow and open up to a stronger diverse market coupled with the influx of a bevy of technical expertise in various fields, benefiting the Philippines with technological transfers, foreign exchange from exports and ultimately higher tax revenues,” he said.
The bill also proposed to exclude the practice of professions in the Philippines by foreigners from the Negative List but leave the regulation of the practice to the specific laws that govern the different professions.
“In view of the significance of this measure, the Committee on Trade & Industry joins the Committee on Economic Affairs in submitting House Bill 300 for approval,” Gatchalian said.

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I love participating in swaps. There seem to be so many to choose from in this land of blog but one of my favorites swaps to participate in has been the Petite Inspiration Box Swap hosted by the amazing Heather from A Speckled Egg. I love altering these tiny match boxes that you can purchase at your local grocery stores. They are perfect for tucking in the tiniest of treasures and gifts. This was my second time participating in Heather's swap. The two creative and generous ladies that I swapped with did a wonderful job, taking great care to create their sweet little inspiration boxes and filling them to the brim with artful treasures. Take a look at the wonderful little boxes they sent to me.
The sweet details... A pretty ruffled rose with twine wrapped around the German ledger paper that included a vintage pen tip.
I love the vintage paper that Heidi papered the inside of the box with.
The tiny inspiration box was filled to the brim with vintage treasures and tiny art bits.
The sweet details- a vintage doily wrapped around the papered box. I love the sweet fabric photograph that Tina attached to it.
Tina created a box with two tiny drawers- so very clever!
Each tiny drawer was so generously filled with sweet treasures.
This is the Petite Inspiration Box that I created for Heidi and Tina.
I tucked them in a black organza bag tied with ribbon and a tiny Jack-o-lantern ornament.
A Batty Witch with glittered wings.
Tucked inside my box were glittered stars, a rhinestone button, a tiny glass bird and a packet of halloween ephemera with ribbons and trims.
So very fun to make.
I think these little boxes would be so fun in a Halloween theme- filled with candy to give to sweet little trick-or-treaters that come a haunting on Halloween evening :-)

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The Joker: Film Review
Why the most popular film of the year is more than just another superhero story.
The Joker has probably become the most talked about film of this year. Everyone around me has either just seen it, is about to see it, or swears they will never watch it. The profits of the film have already surpassed the billion-dollar mark. What is the reason behind its enormous popularity, and can it be more than the fact it is set in the well-known and beloved DC universe?
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The film tells the story of Arthur Fleck’s/Joker’s (Joaquin Phoenix) madness and how he became the villain that triggered the revolution in Gotham. We learn about his life in a poor district of the city, where he lives in a small and dirty apartment shared with his mother, and has a badly-paid job as a dressed-up clown. All of this is presented with dark frames, which fit the gloomy atmosphere perfectly. Even though the scenes can hardly be called conventionally beautiful, there is a picturesque quality in them. The shots of shirtless Arthur bring to mind drawings of Egon Schiele, depicting the same vulnerable and unhealthy skinny bodies.


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This article assesses measures put in place by the government of Ghana to manage Ghana’s newly found oil. It uncovers two actors – the people in the ‘oil communities’ and the oil companies – that have been ‘forgotten’ by the government and yet are critical to unlocking the so-called ‘oil blessing’. It is argued that the existing policies do not sufficiently account for the peculiar needs of the communities in which oil will be drilled. The existing policy paradigm implies that the activities of the oil companies might set in motion corrupt practices among public officials and worsen the plight of the poor.
Key Words: Oil, poor, curse, corruption, Ghana, activism.

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LUCKNOW: Whether patrons will get to watch Kamal Haasan's film 'Vishwaroopam' on cinema screens across the city on Friday or not, was not quite clear till late Thursday evening. While senior leaders of the ruling party had yet to gather feedback on the film from reliable sources following demand from a cleric to ban the film, officials in the entertainment tax department were not aware of any such developments.
Informal demand to ban the film was made by Sunni cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahli on Thursday, who apprehended certain parts in the film would hurt the sentiments of Muslims. "I got feedback from Muslims in southern states who have seen the film," said Khalid Rasheed, adding, "the film should therefore be banned in UP."
In response to the demand, Samajwadi Party general secretary Ram Asrey Kushwaha issued a press statement saying the screening of the film will not be allowed if its content was anti-Muslim. "It is learnt that the film tends to hurt sentiments of Muslims and my party cannot let this happen. We will form a committee of officials to see the film at a special screening and decide if the content was actually anti-Muslim. We will also see if it was a threat to law and order," said Kushwaha.
Senior officials in the entertainment tax department, on the other hand, were not aware of any such demand. When contacted, Viresh Kumar, principal secretary trade tax and entertainment tax, said there was no official word in this regard. "I have not received any directions from the state government nor has anyone contacted me about the film," Kumar told TOI. The government's stand on the issue made it clear that as for now, the film would release on Friday in different malls and cinema halls.
Meanwhile, the writer of the film, Atul Tiwari, who has also acted in the movie, hoped the screening of the film was not stalled in his home state. "The movie is doing immensely well in other states of peninsular India and apprehension among Muslims of Tamil Nadu was an exception. If there was anything wrong in the content, viewers in Kerela, Andhra Pradesh and other states would have faced a law and order problem by now. Not a single untoward incident has been reported from anywhere," Tiwari told TOI. He added that if anything, the film gives out a positive impression about Indian Muslims.
This is not the first time controversy has raked up around a film in the state. In August 2011, Prakash Jha's 'Arakshan' was banned on the pretext that it may incite anti-reservation feelings among youth and disturb peace in the state.


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Elliott House B & B in Beulah: At the Heart of Benzie County
Beulah, MI - Shoe-horned between the famous Manistee and Grand Traverse Counties, Benzie County offers golfers and non-golfers alike respite from the daily grind, along with all of the best that Northern Michigan has to offer. Despite its lack of name recognition, when it comes to golf, fishing, boating, shopping or simply relaxing, Benzie County takes a back seat to none of its more well-known neighboring counties.
So why haven't 70 percent of you heard of Benzie County - or the charming little town of Beulah - before? Well for starters, the county motto "Northern Michigan Preserved" was coined for a reason. According to Diane Elliott, innkeeper of The Elliott House Bed and Breakfast and proprietor of the Elliott Mercantile, both in Beulah, "When you come to Benzie County, you take a step back in time. There's no traffic, no hustle-bustle."
If you've ever tried to fight your way through the congestion in Traverse City, Benzie sounds like Nirvana.
But this doesn't mean Benzie doesn't have plenty to offer tourists, or that the local folks don't want to share their own little slice of heaven with down-staters. The county boasts no fewer than eight public golf courses, including the cushy Crystal Mountain Resort's two 18-hole tracks (800-968-7686), and two courses that represent some of the best bargains in Northern Michigan: Pinecroft Golf Course (231-882-9100) and Champion Hill Golf Course (231-882-9200), both owned by life-long Benzie resident Lee Stone.
Other Benzie courses of note are the acclaimed Mistwood Golf Course (27 holes, 231-275-5500) and linksy Heathlands Golf Course (231-352-4101). And just outside of Benzie County lie the big-name tracks in Traverse City and Manistee County, including High Pointe Golf Club and Arcadia Bluffs.
Oh yes, and although it is private (with a capital "P"), Crystal Downs Country Club, Alister MacKenzie's masterpiece, is located in Benzie County. Even though you can't play it, take a drive to the clubhouse for the view, and just to say that you've stood on the grounds of a course that consistently ranks in the top 25 IN THE WORLD. (Non-golfers won't understand, but you aficionados out there, you recognize the significance of this course.)
But Diane Elliott is quick to point out that golf isn't the only draw in either the town of Beulah or Benzie County. The lakes, even more than the links, bring people to this part of the Lower Peninsula. Beulah itself sits on the sandy shores of Crystal Lake, so name because of the dazzlingly clear water. The fishing and water sports to be had on Crystal Lake, the two Platte Lakes, Portage Lake, and Lake Michigan are equal to any other resort area in the state.
And the small towns in the county are home to numerous art galleries, antique shops, Ma-and-Pa diners, and some absolutely fascinating historical markers. Take, for example, Beulah and this great story of how it came to exist, according to Thomas Bevier, author of Images of Benzie County:
"In 1873 an ambitious but ill-advised project was put through in an effort to connect Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan with a navigable channel. The original level of Crystal Lake was, at that time, much higher that its present level. The project was a complete failure in respect to its accomplishing its proposed purpose. The result was the lowering of the lake and exposing a wide stretch of beach around the entire lake and making possible the development of Crystal Lake as a resort and residential area as well as the site of the village of Beulah."
Today, Crystal Lake is 9,711 acres (2,000 acres less than in 1872), eight miles long and two to three miles wide. And, thanks to the old coot who wanted to drain it, idyllic for summer vacationers.
The Elliott House
Accommodations in this part of the state are not exactly plentiful (Golf Digest recently described Arcadia Bluffs as being located literally beyond the end of the world). But, aside from expensive resorts like Crystal Mountain, the area offers some of the finest bed and breakfasts in the state. A personal favorite is The Elliott House in Beulah (231-882-7075), owned an operated by Diane and Pat Elliott.
Diane and Pat opened the Elliott House in 1999, only 63 days after buying the turn of the century home. In those 63 short days, they transformed a lovely, single family home on the beach of Crystal Lake into a cozy three-bedroom bed and breakfast, replete with quaint antiques, locally produced artwork, and a wrap-around porch overlooking the lake.
Especially noteworthy about the Elliott House is that each bedroom (ranging in rates from $79-99 a night) has a private bath and a view of the lake. The "continental-plus" breakfasts feature local baked goods, and if you want to stay for an extended period of time, the Elliotts also rent a two-bedroom cottage (the Shamrock Cottage) on the other side of Crystal Lake, complete with kitchen, dining and living rooms, picnic area, beach access, and an additional bunkhouse that sleeps two comfortably.
"We're much more on the comfy-casual side," says Diane, "as opposed to the Victorian atmosphere you find at some other B and Bs." In fact, as soon as Diane, Pat, and their charming daughter Kelsey meet you at the door, you do feel like part of the family.
The Elliott House is the perfect home-base for exploring all of the attractions that Benzie County has to offer, only a few of which we've touched on here. Just minutes away are natural and historical sites such as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Point Betsie Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses on the Great Lakes.
And if pop culture is your gig - or if you just love good, clean, family entertainment - you simply must check out the Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theater (231-325-3413), one of only seven remaining in Michigan. The Cherry Bowl shows no film above a PG-13 rating, and features an expended snack bar, play areas for the kids, Hula-Hoop contests, Elvis impersonators, putt-putt golf, beach volley-ball, and a dog-run, where your best friend can "work out" the gourmet doggie treats sold at the snack bar. If President Bush wants to bring back family values, he should rethink that tax break and spend some money on building drive-ins like the Cherry Bowl all over the nation.
For big-city folk, it's hard to imagine so much activity, so many diversions, and so much beauty in one little corner of Michigan - especially if that corner is some place you've never heard of. Truth is, however, fun is where you find it. And you can find many summers' worth in Benzie County.
This is close to being a place that time forgot. And as much as the local merchants and golf course owners would like to grow tourism in the area, I personally hope it remains a bit out of the way.
Benzie Area Visitors Bureau
Elliott House Bed and Breakfast
Diane and Pat Elliott, Innkeepers
P.O. Box 53
7099 Crystal Avenue
Beulah, MI 49617
January 1, 2003

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May 17, 2013
Everyone, that is, except OK Governor Mary Fallin, State Superintendent Janet Barresi, and Senator John Ford.
It appears that OK Speaker T.W. Shannon has come out against the Common Core state standards and is willing to run legislation (hopefully this session) to repeal one of the components of this egregious education system. (HB 1719 may end up being the legislative vehicle for the repeal of the Common Core standards bill, but that has not been confirmed as of this writing.)
Please call your Senator and Representative and tell them you want Common Core repealed in Oklahoma. Especially, call and email Pro-Tem Brian Bingman and Sen. John Ford and tell them to say YES to the repeal of the Common Core in Oklahoma.
- Senate Pro-Tem Brian Bingman 405-521-5528 Email: email@example.com
- Sen. John Ford 405-521-5634 Email: firstname.lastname@example.org


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Publication date: January 1st 2005
Publisher: The Dial Press
Genres: Adult, Chich Lit, Romance
Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable. She’s made a mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership.
Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she’s mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they’ve hired a lawyer–and Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. She can’t sew on a button, bake a potato, or get the #@%# ironing board to open. How she takes a deep breath and begins to cope–and finds love–is a story as delicious as the bread she learns to bake.
But will her old life ever catch up with her? And if it does…will she want it back?.
I wanted to read this book because I have heard so many good things about Sophie Kinsella. I was definitely not disappointed, I enjoyed it so much. It was a quick read, full of humor and romance, and it was just what I need to get out of the weird mood I was in when it came to reading.
The first thing I noticed and liked about this book was the main character Samantha, I know a lot of people find her very rude and narrow-minded, and I totally understand, but regardless of that, because I stress out easily and I suffer from anxiety, I felt like I could relate to her, and as crazy as her actions and decisions may seem I felt like I could understand why she made them.
The truth is I was a little hesitant about the premise of this book, because in my head it just didn’t make sense that a lawyer would leave her job to be a housekeeper, but thanks to the way the story was written and the way Samantha was portrait, I felt like it was crazy but it made sense. Even when Samantha took a step backwards from all her development near the end of the book, I understood the impulse to do so and I thought the important thing was how that was resolved.
I really enjoyed Kinsella’s writing and the sense of humor in this book, I even found myself laughing out loud at some parts. Nonetheless, I felt like there was an issue that was left unresolved, because at the beginning of the book it looked like Samantha’s family was going to be a big part of the book and then the situation was not really addressed. Also, I had a little issue because I felt like there was a point in the book where the lawyer/housekeeper debate wasn’t handle really well, I felt like feminist were portrait as angry women, at the same time conservative women were portrait as fools, and I felt like that could have been handle better. On the other hand, I saw how by portraying it that way there was a message about the media and society. The truth is I’m not sure how I feel about it yet.
I felt like even if this is my first Sophie Kinsella’s book, I can already tell that she knows how to write romance, because I really loved the romantic relationship in this book, I felt like it developed naturally, and I really liked Nathaniel as a character. At the end that was my second favorite thing about this book, my favorite was the humor. I would definitely recommend this book and I will be reading other Kinsella’s books in the near future.
My Rating: 4.5
Have you read this book? Did you like it? Let me know in the comments!

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GOP frontrunner Donald Trump is out with a plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
After repealing Obamacare, the real estate mogul proposes to tear down barriers so health insurance can be sold across state lines. Trump’s health insurance plan would also make individual premium payments tax deductible. Additionally, his plan would eliminate Obamacare’s individual mandate.
Trump’s plan says reform must start with Congress repealing Obamacare.
Any reform effort must begin with Congress. Since Obamacare became law, conservative Republicans have been offering reforms that can be delivered individually or as part of more comprehensive reform efforts. In the remaining sections of this policy paper, several reforms will be offered that should be considered by Congress so that on the first day of the Trump Administration, we can start the process of restoring faith in government and economic liberty to the people.
He lists seven points of action:
Congress must act. Our elected representatives in the House and Senate must:
- Completely repeal Obamacare. Our elected representatives must eliminate the individual mandate. No person should be required to buy insurance unless he or she wants to.
- Modify existing law that inhibits the sale of health insurance across state lines. As long as the plan purchased complies with state requirements, any vendor ought to be able to offer insurance in any state. By allowing full competition in this market, insurance costs will go down and consumer satisfaction will go up.
- Allow individuals to fully deduct health insurance premium payments from their tax returns under the current tax system. Businesses are allowed to take these deductions so why wouldn’t Congress allow individuals the same exemptions? As we allow the free market to provide insurance coverage opportunities to companies and individuals, we must also make sure that no one slips through the cracks simply because they cannot afford insurance. We must review basic options for Medicaid and work with states to ensure that those who want healthcare coverage can have it.
- Allow individuals to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Contributions into HSAs should be tax-free and should be allowed to accumulate. These accounts would become part of the estate of the individual and could be passed on to heirs without fear of any death penalty. These plans should be particularly attractive to young people who are healthy and can afford high-deductible insurance plans. These funds can be used by any member of a family without penalty. The flexibility and security provided by HSAs will be of great benefit to all who participate.
- Require price transparency from all healthcare providers, especially doctors and healthcare organizations like clinics and hospitals. Individuals should be able to shop to find the best prices for procedures, exams or any other medical-related procedure.
- Block-grant Medicaid to the states. Nearly every state already offers benefits beyond what is required in the current Medicaid structure. The state governments know their people best and can manage the administration of Medicaid far better without federal overhead. States will have the incentives to seek out and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse to preserve our precious resources.
- Remove barriers to entry into free markets for drug providers that offer safe, reliable and cheaper products. Congress will need the courage to step away from the special interests and do what is right for America. Though the pharmaceutical industry is in the private sector, drug companies provide a public service. Allowing consumers access to imported, safe and dependable drugs from overseas will bring more options to consumers.
Trump also references illegal immigration in is health care plan, saying, “Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants costs us some $11 billion annually. If we were to simply enforce the current immigration laws and restrict the unbridled granting of visas to this country, we could relieve healthcare cost pressures on state and local governments.”

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ISHP Technician Corner
ISHP believes that Pharmacy Technicians are important members of the pharmacy team and should be recognized and rewarded accordingly. All Pharmacy Technicians, regardless of your place of practice, are cordially invited to become ISHP Technician Members. Your $25.00 annual dues will help ISHP to help you reach the highest levels of pharmacy technician practice. Here’s how:
The Pharmacy Technician Initiative is a partnership between ASHP and individual state affiliates to advocate for state laws that require, as a prerequisite for state board registration, completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
Patient safety and quality of care will improve, and access to the patient care services of pharmacists will increase if all technicians are required by law, as a prerequisite to registration to complete an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program and be certified by the PTCB.
ASHP believes that the best strategy and only effective way to develop a qualified pharmacy technician workforce that will enable pharmacists to meet the medication management needs of patients and other health care professionals is to work hand-in-hand with state affiliates to develop and advocate for the enactment of state legislation that supports the development of an effectively trained and certified technician workforce.
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The CPhT is the gold standard of credentialing for pharmacy technicians. PTCB® offers the CPhT certification to individuals who wish to distinguish themselves in the pharmacy technician field. PTCB’s certification program enables technicians to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer safe and effective patient care and service. Most employers prefer, and many require, that their pharmacy technicians be CPhTs.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase more than 20% between 2012 and 2022. The BLS suggests that pharmacy technicians with formal education or training, previous work experience and national certification will be specifically sought after to meet these demands.
The Idaho affiliate is one of 17 that has partnered with ASHP on its Pharmacy Technician Initiative, which advocates for state laws that require, as a prerequisite to registration by the state board of pharmacy, completion of ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training and certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Learn more about ASHP Accreditation and the initiative by visiting ASHP Pharmacy Technician page.
for Safe and Effective Patient Care and Service.
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) was established in 1995 to create a single, national certification program for pharmacy technicians. PTCB’s nationally-accredited certification program delivers high quality exam and recertification services. Since 1995, PTCB has certified over 320,000 pharmacy technicians.
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King Charles Cavalier dogs are beloved for their sweet and affectionate nature, making them a popular choice for families all around the world. These adorable pups deserve the very best when it comes to treats, so it’s important to know what options are available and what trends are currently shaping the market. From gourmet delights to healthy snacks, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to treating your King Charles Cavalier like royalty.
One trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years is the focus on all-natural and organic treats for pets. Many pet owners are becoming more conscious of what they feed their furry friends, opting for treats that are free from artificial additives and preservatives. According to a pet nutritionist, “It’s important to pay attention to the ingredients in your dog’s treats just as you would with your own food. Choosing all-natural options can help support your dog’s overall health and well-being.”
Another trend that has been on the rise is the popularity of gourmet treats for pets. Just like their human counterparts, dogs are now being treated to fancy snacks made with high-quality ingredients and unique flavors. A pet chef explains, “Gourmet treats can be a fun way to spoil your dog and add some variety to their diet. From decadent cookies to artisanal jerky, there are plenty of options to choose from for your King Charles Cavalier.”
One trend that has been gaining traction in the world of dog treats is the focus on dental health. Many pet owners are now looking for treats that not only taste good but also help to keep their dog’s teeth clean and healthy. A veterinarian notes, “Dental health is an important aspect of overall wellness for dogs. By choosing treats that are designed to promote dental health, you can help prevent issues like plaque and tartar buildup.”
In addition to dental health, there is a growing demand for treats that offer specific health benefits for dogs. From joint support to skin and coat health, pet owners are looking for treats that can help address their dog’s individual needs. A holistic veterinarian explains, “Certain ingredients like glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids can help support your dog’s joint health and skin and coat condition. By choosing treats that contain these beneficial ingredients, you can help support your dog’s overall health.”
The trend of DIY dog treats has also been gaining popularity in recent years, as more pet owners are opting to make their own snacks for their furry friends. Whether it’s baking homemade biscuits or freezing yogurt treats, there are plenty of recipes available for pet owners to try. A pet nutritionist advises, “Making your own treats can be a fun and rewarding way to ensure that your dog is getting high-quality ingredients. Just be sure to avoid using any harmful ingredients like chocolate or xylitol.”
Another trend that has emerged in the world of dog treats is the focus on limited ingredient options for pets with food sensitivities or allergies. Many pet owners are now seeking out treats that are made with a minimal number of ingredients to help avoid triggering any potential reactions. A pet food scientist explains, “Limiting the number of ingredients in your dog’s treats can help reduce the risk of allergic reactions or digestive issues. Opting for simple, whole-food treats can be a safe and healthy choice for dogs with sensitivities.”
Lastly, the trend of personalized treats has been making waves in the pet industry, as more companies are offering customized options for pet owners looking to treat their furry friends in a special way. Whether it’s a cookie with your dog’s name on it or a treat tailored to their specific dietary needs, personalized treats can add a personal touch to your dog’s snack time. A pet product designer notes, “Personalized treats can make your dog feel extra special and can also help cater to their unique preferences or dietary requirements. It’s a fun way to show your dog some love.”
Now that we’ve explored some of the trends shaping the world of treats for King Charles Cavalier dogs, let’s address some common concerns that pet owners may have when it comes to choosing the right snacks for their furry friends.
1. Are treats necessary for my King Charles Cavalier’s diet?
While treats are not essential for your dog’s diet, they can be a fun way to reward good behavior and provide additional nutrients. Just be sure to offer treats in moderation to avoid overfeeding.
2. How many treats should I give my King Charles Cavalier each day?
The number of treats you can give your dog each day will depend on their size, age, and activity level. As a general rule of thumb, treats should make up no more than 10% of your dog’s daily caloric intake.
3. Are there any treats I should avoid giving to my King Charles Cavalier?
Avoid giving your dog treats that contain harmful ingredients like chocolate, xylitol, and high levels of sodium. Always check the ingredient list before offering a new treat to your furry friend.
4. Can treats help with training my King Charles Cavalier?
Treats can be a useful tool for training your dog, as they can help reinforce positive behavior and encourage learning. Just be sure to use treats in conjunction with praise and other rewards to create a well-rounded training program.
5. How can I choose the best treats for my King Charles Cavalier?
When selecting treats for your dog, look for options that are made with high-quality ingredients, free from artificial additives, and tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Consider factors like taste preferences, dietary restrictions, and health benefits when choosing treats for your furry friend.
6. Are homemade treats a safe option for my King Charles Cavalier?
Homemade treats can be a safe and healthy option for your dog, as long as you use high-quality ingredients and avoid any harmful substances. Be sure to follow recipes carefully and consult with your veterinarian if you have any concerns.
7. How can I ensure that the treats I choose are safe for my King Charles Cavalier?
To ensure the safety of the treats you give your dog, always check the ingredient list for any potential allergens or harmful substances. Look for treats that are made in reputable facilities and undergo quality testing to ensure they meet safety standards.
8. Can treats help improve my King Charles Cavalier’s dental health?
Treats that are specifically designed to promote dental health, such as dental chews or tartar control treats, can help improve your dog’s oral hygiene. These treats can help reduce plaque and tartar buildup, leading to better overall dental health.
9. Are there treats that can help with my King Charles Cavalier’s joint health?
Treats that contain ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can help support your dog’s joint health and mobility. These supplements can be beneficial for older dogs or those with joint issues, helping to promote healthy joints and reduce stiffness.
10. Can treats be used to help manage my King Charles Cavalier’s weight?
Low-calorie treats or treats that are specifically formulated for weight management can be a helpful tool for dogs who need to lose or maintain a healthy weight. These treats can help satisfy your dog’s cravings without adding excess calories to their diet.
11. How can I introduce new treats to my King Charles Cavalier’s diet?
When introducing a new treat to your dog’s diet, do so gradually to avoid any digestive upset. Start with a small portion and monitor your dog for any signs of allergies or sensitivities before offering more.
12. Are there treats that can help improve my King Charles Cavalier’s skin and coat health?
Treats that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil or flaxseed, can help support your dog’s skin and coat health. These supplements can help reduce inflammation, improve skin condition, and promote a shiny coat.
13. Can treats help with my King Charles Cavalier’s digestion?
Treats that contain probiotics or prebiotics can help support your dog’s digestive health by promoting a healthy gut microbiome. These treats can help improve digestion, reduce gas and bloating, and support overall gut health.
14. How can I store treats for my King Charles Cavalier?
To ensure the freshness and quality of your dog’s treats, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Consider using airtight containers or resealable bags to keep treats fresh for longer.
15. Can treats be used to help reduce my King Charles Cavalier’s anxiety?
Treats that contain calming ingredients like chamomile or L-theanine can help reduce your dog’s anxiety and promote relaxation. These treats can be useful during stressful situations or as part of a calming routine for anxious dogs.
In conclusion, treating your King Charles Cavalier to delicious and nutritious snacks is a great way to show them love and care. With a wide range of options available, from gourmet delights to personalized treats, there is something for every furry friend to enjoy. By staying informed about the latest trends in dog treats and addressing common concerns, you can ensure that your beloved pup is happy, healthy, and treated like royalty every day. So go ahead and spoil your King Charles Cavalier with some tasty treats – they deserve it!
Remember to always consult with your veterinarian before making any significant changes to your dog’s diet, including adding new treats. Your vet can provide personalized recommendations based on your dog’s individual needs and help you make informed decisions about their nutrition and health. Happy treating!

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Germany under chancellor Angela Merkel was meant to be the bastion of the neoliberal centre in Europe.
Global stock market gyrations this week should send a warning to millions of workers about their pensions
Politicians and commentators have made sure they were seen to celebrate the Suffragettes and others who fought for the vote.
No one is likely to write an opera about Theresa May’s visit to China the way John Adams did about president Richard Nixon’s historic trip to Beijing in 1972. Her stay in China was completely obscured by media stories about Tory divisions over Brexit.
The Tories have been forced to make a major U-turn on benefits.
Pundits blame social media for damaging trust in the news. Nick Clark looks at the real truth and lies behind fake news
Sexist-in-chief Donald Trump has said “I’ll be there” for a state visit to Britain in October. He reneged on his promise to visit earlier this month amid fears of huge protests.


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By: Craig Moore |
For too long the world has turned a blind eye to the brutality of the Indonesian military towards the indigenous people of West Papua, and Indonesia’s history of genocide.
Estimations that over 500,000 West Papuan’s have been murdered over the last 54 years. This also includes reports of widespread rape and torture of women and children.
This slow genocide has been happening in West Papua over the last 54 years. The Australian Government supports Indonesia with $605.3M a year in foreign aid. The world has also turned their backs on West Papua.
Human Rights abuses continue today and those who protest for independence openly in West Papua do so at a high personal cost. It is illegal to raise the morning star flag and many West Papuan leaders are sitting out long jail terms for peaceful acts of defiance.
Indonesia guards West Papua aggressively, not allowing journalists, diplomats or human rights workers into the country. And it’s no surprise – the massive US owned Freeport McMoran gold and copper mine in West Papua is one of the Indonesia’s largest taxpayers. Australian companies also own a number of mines in West Papua.
Many countries including Australia refuse to talk about the genocide in West Papua due to their own financial interests in the country.
Craig Moore (Just one of the many supporters for West Papua Freedom)


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Great local wrestler lives on in memorial tournament in Buffalo Grove
Lindsey Durlacher, a former Buffalo Grove High School state wrestling champion, two time all-American and 2006 Greco-Roman World bronze medalist, died after an accident in 2011, but he's far from forgotten.
On Saturday, the 6th-annual Lindsey Durlacher Wrestling Tournament was held at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove, where he was a state champion in the 8th grade.
Varsity wrestlers from 12 middle schools participated in the double-elimination tournament, with proceeds benefiting the Lindsey Durlacher Scholarship Fund, to support local athletes who want to wrestle at the college level.
Durlacher, 36, died in his sleep while recovering from surgery after he suffered a broken sternum in a snowmobile accident in Colorado.


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By definition, postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction only affects women who have given birth, though pregnancy rather than birth or birth method is thought to be the cause. A study of 184 first-time mothers who delivered by Caesarean section and 100 who delivered vaginally found that there was no significant difference in the prevalence of symptoms 10 months following delivery, suggesting that pregnancy is the cause of incontinence for many women irrespective of their mode of delivery. The study also suggested that the changes which occur to the properties of collagen and other connective tissues during pregnancy may affect pelvic floor function.
For internal massage, your PT may insert a finger into the vagina or rectum and massage the muscles and connective tissue directly. A frequently used technique is “Thiele stripping,” in which your therapist finds a trigger point by feeling a twitch in the muscle underneath, exercising it using a circular motion, and then putting pressure on it to help relax it, repeating the process until the muscle starts to release. Internal massage can also help release nerves. Sometimes, anesthetics can be injected into these trigger points. PTs may do this in a few states, but in most states, a doctor or nurse must administer injections.
Patients may meet individually with a dedicated nurse educator who provides a focused session on bowel management techniques. Central to the process is a daily regimen that combines an evening dose of fiber supplement with a morning routine of mild physical activity; a hot, preferably caffeinated beverage; and, possibly, a fiber cereal followed by another cup of a hot beverage — all within 45 minutes of waking. This routine augments early morning high-amplitude peristaltic contractions by incorporating multiple colon stimulators.
Pelvic floor dysfunction is common for many women and includes symptoms that can affect all aspects of everyday life and activities. Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training is vital for treating different types of pelvic floor dysfunction. Two common problems are uterine prolapse and urinary incontinence both of which stem from muscle weakness. Without the ability to control PFM, pelvic floor training cannot be done successfully. Being able to control PFM is vital for a well functioning pelvic floor. Through vaginal palpation exams and the use of biofeedback the tightening, lifting, and squeezing actions of these muscles can be determined. In addition, abdominal muscle training has been shown to improve pelvic floor muscle function. By increasing abdominal muscle strength and control, a person may have an easier time activating the pelvic floor muscles in sync with the abdominal muscles. Many physiotherapists are specially trained to address the muscles weaknesses associated with pelvic floor dysfunction and through intervention can effectively treat this.
Cleveland Clinic’s Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health Institute is committed to providing world-class care for women of all ages. We offer women's health services, obstetrics and gynecology throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. Whether patients are referred to us or already have a Cleveland Clinic ob/gyn, we work closely with them to offer treatment recommendations and follow-up care to help you receive the best outcome.
Squats: Squats are a great holistic exercise because they engage many muscles at once. To do a body-weight squat, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly bend your knees, dropping your hips and glutes down and back, keeping your back straight, as if you’re sitting down on a chair. (You can place your hands on your hips or stretch them out in front of you for balance.) Bend your knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor, then return to an upright position. Repeat 10 times, up to three times per day.


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Monthly Archive for January, 2013
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Limerence: Missingness, 2018
Grand Rapids, MI, Approximately 5x5x6'
Used bedsheets, stuffing, thread, muslin
Inviting and impenetrable, Limerence: Missingness is composed of larger than life pillows piling heavy on the floor. Obsessively I make pillows over and over. In an aim to construct my own comfort I make absurdly large objects in attempt to address the euphoria and despair produced by the need for reciprocation of affection. The cases are made from used bedsheets I’ve sourced; their history is marked in the tatters and tears of the fabric, the hair woven into the fibers, and the stains that mark the spots where their bodies once existed. Though welcoming in look, they pile into a reclusive shape. The duality of their softness is defined by the weight and the sag of the pile.


Detroit’s Henry Ford Health System is the first in the state to use robotic imaging technology for brain and spinal surgeries using the Modus V, a robotic arm developed from technology used on the International Space Station, the health care organization announced today.
The International Space Station used the technology to position astronauts, repair satellites, and move cargo. For Henry Ford, the arm contains a digital microscope that combines a high-powered microscope with a high-definition exoscope, creating unprecedented views of a patient’s anatomy and allowing surgeons to perform less invasive procedures with more precision.
Modus V is used in conjunction with Synaptive’s BrightMatter Plan and Guide, a surgical planning and navigation system that uses Diffusion Tensor Imaging. The platform provides colorful, 3-D representations of brain tracks that are unique to each patient.
Similar to how GPS works, the system may help surgeons develop safe and effective routes for procedures such as tumor resections.
“We are so thrilled to offer this amazing technology to our patients,” says Dr. Steven N. Kalkanis, chair of the department of neurosurgery and medical director of the Henry Ford Cancer Institute. “We were early adopters of the BrightMatter system, and we know how transformative it is. Now, to be able to combine it with this new, space-age robotic arm, is creating a whole new level of precision that wouldn’t have been possible even five or six years ago.”
Dr. Ian Lee, senior staff neurosurgeon at Henry Ford Hospital, said the technology helps surgeons avoid critical structures in the brain and spinal cord.
“That results in more complete resections, fewer complications, less post-operative pain, and a shorter recovery time,” he says. “The images and enhanced field of vision we have in real-time are simply astonishing. It allows us to visualize the brain in ways we have never been able to before.”
The technology can be combined with BrightMatter Plan and Guide for advanced cranial surgery, including aneurysms, vascular lesions, and skull-based procedures. It may also be used for minimally-invasive spine surgery.
The Modus V and Henry Ford Hospital are featured in a new documentary produced by NASA titled: “Benefits for Humanity: From Space to Surgery,” which explores how technology used to build or maintain the International Space Station has been adapted to health care.
Henry Ford Health System is a six-hospital system.


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When this morn colors spray,
When this morn colors sprays,
Like green on leaves,
Like soft pinkish gold on the road,
Like mellowed melting light,
Tell me, what else can one do
Other than taking a flight
To that colored way of holding Your bright?
When the morn so beautiful like colors spread
On the sky, the lighted mind, and the glowing wide,
What else can one do
Barring dipping one's mind into Your so Magnanimous hues...
When this morn colors thus sprays,
One knows one has nothing to do on such a day,
For The Void hath colors sent to be spread,
As colors found butterflies while flying to the rainbow,
As colors found that soapy bubble catching Your glow,
As colors bangles get glassy by hearth,
As colors springy autumn brings on earth,
As colors become the free of flying kites,
As colors reign in a smiling child's eyes,
As colors dews enhance by falling on petals right...
As colors on water floating drops of oil evoke,
As colors once me found in your one glance,
a sublime brush painting a wonderous colory dance...
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Chile’s seaport of Valparaíso emerges from the fog as a bright patchwork city born of trade, immigration and a fierce sense of independence, writes Catherine Marshall.
The hills of Valparaíso are dripping with colour. They’re streaked in lurid shades of crimson and jade, amber and mauve, and pink so hot it’s positively phosphorescent. Houses spill higgledy-piggledy down the steep hillsides, each competing with its neighbour for attention: this one’s roof glows butter-yellow, that one’s gables pop beneath lashings of aquamarine.
Alleys are speckled and sprayed in the Day-Glo palette of street artists and graffiti writers; stairways connecting one cerro (hill) with another rise and fall in the rainbow stripes of a child’s xylophone. Not even the lush green of the trees or the bright blue of the ocean and sky can compete with this man-made, chromatic joie de vivre.
“In Valparaíso, everyone gets into the creative mood,” says my guide, Maria Soledad Bahamondes. “Here, we have such a buffet of houses. Everything is mixed.”
This mishmash of styles and sensibilities reflects Valparaíso’s origins as a hardworking port city built on the back of immigrant labour (German, English, Italian, Spanish). Located around 120 kilometres north-west of Chile’s capital, Santiago, it was an important stopover for cargo ships sailing between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans via the Strait of Magellan in the 19th century. It was also the country’s first financial and political capital.
Valparaíso’s jagged topography – not to mention its flamboyant artistic delights – necessitates exploration by foot. Comfy shoes are essential, for this is a series of steep hills knitted together with zigzagging stairways and the restored funiculars that secured it a UNESCO listing. (Public trolley buses offer regular services along the narrow coastal plain abutting the port, connecting some of the funiculars when the hills get too steep for comfort.)
The Historic Quarter takes in both Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción. Once segregated along class lines – dock workers lived on this hillside, the wealthy on that – the cerros’ boundaries were blurred when earthquakes and fires forced the residents to reconfigure their city. Though each cerro retains some of its original flair, you’ll find a smorgasbord of architectural styles quilting the hillsides – from Gothic Revival mansions to Swiss chalets and rusting shanties that appear to be sliding inexorably into the ravines. Be sure to stop and peer down into the crumbling ruins reimagined as galleries by street artists then up to the houses built like towering cruise ships on the narrowest of footprints.
The labyrinthine streets that draw together Valparaíso’s neighbourhoods are stuffed with eateries – hole-in-the-wall picadas offering set menus; carts selling churros, nuts, empanadas and steaming coffee; fine-dining establishments whose stiff white tablecloths aren’t sullied by the city’s riotous colour scheme.
Duck off the alleyways winding through the lower reaches of Cerro Concepción into Café Pe (Gálvez 213; +56 9 9877 9335), a Peruvian-inspired cafeteria specialising in organic coffee, smoothies and vegan-diabetic-coeliac-friendly breakfast eats. If you’re between meals and fancy a sweet treat, head down the road to Porteña de Corazón (Pasaje Galvez 213; + 56 9 8253 6660) and choose from a range of traditional ice-cream flavours: lùcuma (an Andean fruit that resembles a mango), cherimoya (custard apple), harina tostada (toasted flour, a Chilean specialty usually taken as a hot milk drink) and the irresistible manjar (dulce de leche or caramelised condensed milk).
For lunch, grab a table on the ocean-facing terrace at Café Turri and order a bowl of Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda’s favourite dish, conger eel soup. Slow things down at dinnertime with pisco sours on the balcony of the famous Restaurant Maralegre, located in the boutique Hotel Casa Higueras and overlooking the port from its perch on Cerro Alegre. Then head inside for the tasting menu featuring ocean-fresh ceviche, mussels, conger eel and abalone, slow-cooked lamb, chocolate mousse doused in eucalyptus smoke and a selection of superb Chilean wines.
It’s a hop, skip and a climb from Valparaíso’s Historic Quarter to the grittier district of Cerro Mariposa, where you’ll find the candy-coloured WineBox (763 Avenida Baquedano; +56 9 9424 5331), a hotel and wine venue built from recycled shipping containers by expatriate Kiwi winemaker Grant Phelps. The long-time Chile resident and former chief vintner at Casas del Bosque in the Casablanca Valley was inspired by the use of the containers in the post-earthquake rebuild of his home town, Christchurch.
WineBox’s rooftop bar – with its expansive views of the bay, recycled wine barrels for chairs and a bathtub repurposed as a sofa – is the perfect spot for sundowners; choose from a list that includes wines bottled by Phelps himself in his onsite cellar. For a closer look at the venue’s architectural and sustainability ethos, take a two-hour tour, finishing with a guided tasting of its wines.
For a bohemian atmosphere, head down to El Puerto district and pull up a stool at Bar La Playa, once famed for its ballroom and billiards table and a favoured haunt of writers, artists and intellectuals since it opened in 1908. You’ll still find an eclectic crowd here – locals, visitors, young, old and in between – enjoying a vibrant mélange of live music, poetry readings and tango.
The bones of the Victorian-style Hotel Palacio Astoreca are old – it was built as a private home during the saltpetre (potassium nitrate) boom in 1923 – but the interiors are modern: white spaces flecked with colour (gilded wallpaper, velvet cushions) in deference to the kaleidoscopic spectacle unfolding outside. This is the ideal place to catch the sea breeze: bay windows and an outdoor terrace overlook the port from the hotel’s lofty position in a natural amphitheatre on Cerro Alegre. When the fog rolls in, head indoors to the piano bar, library or spa, where you can sink into a tub heated with a wood fire, the traditional Chilean way.
Valparaíso’s enthusiastic artistic demeanour is reflected in the many galleries, boutiques and jewellers crammed along its streets. Look for contemporary jewellery made with Chilean copper and lapis lazuli or wraps woven from Patagonian wool in the Lautaro Rosas precinct on Cerro Alegre. And rummage around for original artwork, quirky fashion and bric-a-brac on the streets around Paseo Atkinson on Cerro Concepción.
Pablo Neruda had strict criteria for his Valparaíso home, now La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda: it should withstand the leers of its jostling neighbours yet embrace the chaos of this close-knit, blue-collar city. And indeed, the windows of this rambling confection on Cerro Florida seem to hold in their frames all of the city’s contradictions: shacks cobbled together from random materials and tumbling down hillsides; the bay stretching out in a beatific arc of blue; and the sun-struck windows of Cerro Alegre’s mansions winking back across the hills at the poet’s abode.
The ocean looks appealing from afar but Valparaíso Bay is a working port churning with tankers, cruise ships and pleasure boats. Even on hot days, the Humboldt Current chills the water. Keen swimmers should instead jump on a bus or hire a car and head to the seaside towns of Concón and Viña del Mar, north of Valparaíso. At Playa Reñaca, a popular beach on the southern end of Concón, swimmers and windsurfers throng the surf. From here, Valparaíso takes on a veneer of innocence, its colours subdued by the haze and the ragged hills woven in gentle undulations.
Valparaíso’s not short on vistas: the funicular system and endless stairways stitching the hills together all lead, it seems, directly to heaven. For a panorama of the city, take the funicular up to Cerro Artillería at the western end of El Puerto. This hill was once home to naval personnel; today, the Museo Marítimo Nacional, with displays about Chile’s naval history, is located here. From the lookout on Paseo 21 de Mayo you can take in Valparaíso’s architectural frenzy, its geographical ebb and flow and the many hills that combine to form this singular, colour-splashed city.
SEE ALSO: Why Stargazers Should Flock to Chile


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This paper presents a simple model for analysing the contribution of investments in physical and institutional infrastructure to the transition process. In addition to the direct cost savings, infrastructure investment generates important indirect effects, or transition impacts. The model shows that, by reducing transaction costs, infrastructure intensifies product market competition. This leads to more effective weeding out of the existing high-cost firms in the market. In this model, infrastructure also increases the incentives for low-cost firms to restructure which generates additional efficiency gains, but exacerbates the existing cost asymmetry in the economy. Finally, infrastructure investment enhances the incentives for relatively low-cost firms to enter the market, and thus improves the efficiency of the entry process. The importance of these transition impacts of infrastructure depends on features of the economy, such as the degree of cost asymmetry among firms, the proportion of high-cost firms, the cost of restructuring, and entry costs for new firms.
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The hit television series American Idol is making a television comeback with new judges aiming to find some new talent to take over the music scene. One of the new judges on this new season of American Idol is the huge global superstar Katy Perry, who has been talking about what to expect from the show, with Katy revealing what her judging style is going to be like.
Perry said, "It's very constructive criticism. Personally, I'm a straight shooter. I'm very cut and dry sometimes. You know it seems a little not soft - I do try and watch myself because I do know how it feels to be in their shoes. I was in their shoes 10 years ago. I remind myself and I'm reminded and I'm inspired by all of their stories. I know it wasn't an overnight success for me; it's not going to be for them. They still have a long way to go. We're really real with them."
He added, "We really encourage them. There's no dismissing and just sending off and saying, 'You suck'. That's not how we roll. I think in the past there was some of that and maybe taking advantage of people; their actual skill sets for comedy. We don't do that anymore but we still laugh just as much."
Joining Katy Perry as the new judges on this revival of American Idol will be he legendary Lionel Richie and the ever impressive Luke Bryan. We cannot wait to see what new talent this new season of American Idol can uncover.


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It’s been four days since the leader of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA), Dr. Peter Magombeyi, went missing. According to a WhatsApp message he managed to send, three unidentified men abducted him from his home in the Budiriro neighborhood of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. Since then, no one has heard from him.
Magombeyi, a government employee, had organized a series of protests to demand better salaries for government doctors, ZDHA said. Prior to his abduction, he had received a text message from a local mobile number threating him with disappearance. Zimbabwe’s health minister, Obadiah Moyo, has since confirmed that Magombeyi was missingand claimed to have activated all state security ministries to secure his whereabouts.
Meanwhile, however, a spokesperson for President Emerson Mnangagwa dismissed the abductionas “a characteristic propaganda stunt by the opposition and its supporters.”
Magombeyi’s abduction is not an isolated case. Recent months have seen an alarming spike in abductions and tortureof critics of the government and the political opposition. Since the beginning of the year, the authorities have arbitrarily arrested and prosecuted several peaceful activists on baseless charges.
Four weeks ago, six masked gunmen abducted and beat Zimbabwean comedian and government critic Samantha Kureya(known as “Gonyeti”). Kureya was forced to drink raw sewage before she was released. Another activist, Tatenda Mombeyara, was abductedby eight masked gunmen wielding AK-47 assault rifles. The abductors accused him of organizing anti-government protests and beat him badly, breaking his left leg and a finger, before abandoning him.
Human Rights Watch has been able to confirm more than 50 cases of abductions of activists and other critics of the government this year. So far, none of the perpetrators have been arrested.
The abductions and the failure to investigate belie President Mnangagwa’s repeated promises to usher in a “new dispensation” that embraces democracy and human rights.
Zimbabwe authorities should take all necessary steps to promptly locate Magombeyi and return him to his family. They should thoroughly investigate this and other abductions and ensure that those responsible are appropriately brought to justice.


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When it comes to banning discrimination against workers based on their gender and sexual orientation, Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook argues the U.S. should be more like Apple.
“As we see it, embracing people’s individuality is a matter of basic human dignity and civil rights,” Cook wrote in an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal. ” It also turns out to be great for the creativity that drives our business. We’ve found that when people feel valued for who they are, they have the comfort and confidence to do the best work of their lives.”
Cook points out that Apple currently goes further than national anti-discrimination laws — which don’t protect gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender employees — but that could change if we get the Employee Nondiscrimination Act passed. In his op-ed, Cook pushed for the House of Representatives to bring the bill to a vote, after several failed attempts to pass the bill.
“Those who have suffered discrimination have paid the greatest price for this lack of legal protection,” Cook wrote. “But ultimately we all pay a price. If our coworkers cannot be themselves in the workplace, they certainly cannot be their best selves. When that happens, we undermine people’s potential and deny ourselves and our society the full benefits of those individuals’ talents.”