text: Purpose To supply consensus tips about the usage of epidermal development element receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (egfr-tkis) in individuals with advanced or meta-static non-small-cell lung tumor (nsclc). the data shows that second-line egfr-tkis or second-line chemotherapy bring about similar survival. Standard of living and sign improvement for individuals treated with an egfr-tki show up better than they are doing for individuals treated with second-line docetaxel. Series of therapy BMS-582664 might not look like essential, but if success is the results of interest, the target ought to be to optimize the amount of patients getting three lines of therapy. Predicated on obtainable data, molecular markers and clinical characteristics usually do not look like predictive of the differential survival reap the benefits of an egfr-tki and for that reason those factors shouldn’t be used to choose patients for egfr-tki therapy. Conclusions The egfr-tkis represent yet another therapy in the treating advanced or metastatic nsclc. The results of ongoing clinical trials may define the perfect role for these agents and the potency of combinations of the agents with other targeted agents. BMS-582664 = 1026) and something randomized phase ii trial (= 201) evaluated single-agent erlotinib 150 mg or gefitinib 250 mg daily as first-line therapy of stage iiib/iv nsclc (TABLE I). Generally, patients had an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ps of 0C2 and weren’t selected for clinical or molecular characteristics reported to become connected with improved reaction to an egfr-tki. Substantial variability was seen in the response rate to single-agent egfr-tkis (range: 4%C55%, with yet another 20%C46% achieving disease stabilization). Enough time to disease progression ranged from four weeks to 6.six months, with median survival varying between 2.9 months and 14.1 months, and 1-year survival being 24%C58.2% 17C22,24,26,27,30C36,38,39. TABLE I Trials of single-agent epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (egfr-tkis) in chemona?ve patients with non-small-cell lung cancer = 0.033); predictors of survival (multivariate analysis): time from initial diagnosis (= 0.0007); good performance status [PS 0C1/2 (= 0.04)]. bPartial response. c14 Patients cannot be evaluated, and 1 patient experienced early death. dSelected predicated on presence of egfr mutations. ps = performance status; or = overall response (complete response + partial response); sd = stable disease; pd = progressive disease; ttp = median time and energy to progression; pfs = median progression-free survival; nr = not recorded; hr = hazard ratio; ci = confidence interval; swog = Southwest Oncology Group. An individual randomized placebo-controlled trial compared gefitinib to bsc in patients with poor performance (ps 2C3) unsuitable for chemotherapy. The observed response rate was only 6%, as well as the trial didn’t demonstrate significant improvement in either TTP or OS33. One of the trials in unselected populations, qol and symptom improvement data were inconclusive 17C22,24,26,27,30C36,38,39. Within the single randomized trial, the proportion of patients reporting qol and symptom improvement appeared similar for gefitinib and bsc (21.1% vs. 20.0% and 28.3% vs. 23.3% respectively)33. Other authors also reported no significant improvement in qol as time passes 24,31. However, Spigel reported improvement or no change in qol [using the Functional Assessment of Cancer TherapyCLung (fact-l)] in 82% of patients, and improvement or control in lung cancer symptom (lcs) response in 48% of patients19. PrezCSoler reported significant improvements in pain scores at 14 days and improvement in emotional functioning through the first four weeks of therapy17 (TABLE I). Generally, these qol E.coli polyclonal to His Tag.Posi Tag is a 45 kDa recombinant protein expressed in E.coli. It contains five different Tags as shown in the figure. It is bacterial lysate supplied in reducing SDS-PAGE loading buffer. It is intended for use as a positive control in western blot experiments analyses involved small amounts of patients within the lack of control groups and really should be interpreted cautiously. The rest of the five phase ii trials selected patients in line with BMS-582664 the presence of activating mutations from the gene (= 85) or of clinical characteristics connected with high response rate to treatment (= 40). The trials included patients with stage iii or iv nsclc and ps 0C2, and evaluated either erlotinib 150 mg or gefitinib 250 mg daily. Higher response rates were seen in these selected populations (range: 30%C90%) in comparison using the unselected populations described earlier23,25,28,29,37,40. Longer time and energy to disease progression was also observed (5.6C13.three months). Median survival.


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When Land Rover announced a new music festival concept incorporating adventure in the heart of the picturesque Coachella Valley not everyone knew exactly what to expect, but that’s because nobody had ever done it before. Over the course of the two-day event this past weekend, 4xFAR Festival delivered a lineup on par with other events in the region stocked with contemporary hip-hop and R&B titans like Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals, Kaytranada, Mark Ronson and Q-Tip alongside buzzy pop acts like Sofi Tukker and LP Giobbi, but one major distinction made 4xFAR unlike any other music festival of late. Where other events might invest in murals, sculpture or other art, 4xFAR drove the art of adventure with a bevy of activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, ax throwing, rock climbing, fly fishing and a 15-acre off-road course as the icing on the cake.
Of the activities, co-producer of 4xFAR Festival and the founder of Corso Agency David Corso said: “It was a really unique challenge but it came across really nicely. Like, if you want to know anything about adventure — it’s there!” (Adventure workshops covered topics like “how to make cocktails at your camp” or “what plants are edible.”) “I was wondering is that really gonna be popular? But there’s a line out there!” Corso smiled.
Corso is known among event organizers as the mastermind that brought in Coachella’s first and longest running sponsor — the celebrated Heineken House, which he says is the only thing at Coachella that books talent other than Coachella. In curating the lineup especially for 4xFAR, he said it was important that it, “not be just a country show or just a rock show or bring in only big DJs. It needed to be eclectic, but the challenge was ‘how do you make everyone happy here?’”
“If you like Anderson .Paak, or if you like Sofi Tukker, or if you like Mark Ronson there are lots of things to keep you busy until you’re ready to see the artist you came to see. In other words, it was more important for us to do one stage with an eclectic mix of music rather than two or three stages that kept you just in music. We wanted people to get the whole experience out of it.”
As the event progressed, crowds continued to mix and mingle. In fact, more and more acts from the lineup ventured out from behind the luminescence created onstage to peruse the activities in the festival too.
“I thought it was really special to be at a festival where I could do outdoor activities I’ve never had a chance to do before, such as off-roading and ax throwing,” said the LA-based energetic and synthy virtuoso LP Giobbi after her set. “And then sitting among the palm trees watching Anderson .Paak was a nice way to end the evening!”
Watercolor sunsets and cotton candy clouds adorned the sky most of the weekend, but the action on and off stage was just as colorful. Pro-grade stuntmen cemented 4xFAR’s place in the hearts of adventurers by careening and soaring with smoke streamers by day and with fireworks at night. They jumped intermittently all weekend to land softly on targets placed throughout the venue. Onstage, Sophie from Sofi Tukker threw flowers and played guitar while Tucker dazzled gaggles of adoring young people with his stylish pelvic thrusts. Later in the evening Q-Tip and Mark Ronson delivered a double dose of nostalgia with Top 40 hip-hop mash-up that sounded like time traveling through the ’90s.
In the end, the pairing of world class adventure elements and onstage spectacles defined the 4xFAR experience.
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Applying Zero Trust to 5G Changes Networking
The two burgeoning technologies may be made for each other.
The use of zero trust could prove to be a boon for 5G networks by providing vital security across networks made up of a variety of innovative devices and capabilities. Fully established zero trust could allow unprecedented network visibility and situational awareness while ensuring that potential attack points are closed to cyber marauders. Yet, implementing zero trust runs the risk of slowing down the network’s fast data flow if it is not applied properly.
With 5G, the number of devices connected will expand dramatically, but so will the attack surface. Many of the devices that will be attached to 5G networks will be nontraditional hardware, particularly those that are part of the Internet of Things (IoT). A security failure on one IoT device could threaten its entire network, so authentication mechanisms could become vital for 5G IoT devices.
“Given the number of devices, given the fact that we’re going to be so reliant on them for critical mission applications—not just voice and video—[zero trust is] really going to be critical,” declares Chris Christou, vice president and leader of 5G work at Booz Allen Hamilton.
“There are two ways of thinking about it,” Christou says. “The first one is, if I am building a 5G network … I should apply zero-trust principles in how I manage that infrastructure.” That would include the administrative functions involved, such as encrypting management and user data, as well as visibility and control automation and orchestration. “The second way is, if I am a user who might traverse 5G networks that I may or may not trust, how can I apply zero-trust principles over that with the right authentication mechanisms [and] the right data protection, since I am using infrastructure that is not trusted.”
Imran Umar, distinguished engineer and senior solutions architect with Booz Allen Hamilton, allows that the majority of the work his company has been seeing from its clients has been on traditional enterprise networks. These usually encompass legacy and new infrastructure, and owners must adopt and implement zero trust into this complex network. Even with this challenge, 5G is a game-changer, he states.
“It’s a new technology, and we have an opportunity to implement zero-trust principles such as conditional access, enterprise visibility, and automation and orchestration of the configuration of the administration network from the beginning—like a baked-in process,” he says.
“There are definitely complications for how you deploy zero trust on 5G networks,” Umar says. “You have to do it in a smart and effective way.
“Zero trust is a significant mindset change, where you’re making the assumption that the bad actor’s already in your network,” Umar states. “To overcome that, you start implementing things like conditional access, you’re doing proactive threat hunting, you’re continuously looking for the bad actor on your network.”
He adds that, just as cloud has become the new data center, 5G has the potential to become the new enterprise network. As that evolution happens, planners must develop a smart security strategy around it. 5G offers many options to customers, such as the ability to build their own core and private 5G network, so they must think through a zero-trust strategy in which they fully understand what is on their network. “They must make sure that each packet is inspected, make sure they have end-to-end encryption,” he says.
“This whole paradigm shift with 5G and zero trust kind of go hand in hand,” Umar states.
Christou offers that the biggest complication for implementing zero trust and 5G entails the new types of devices that will be connecting to the network. Another issue will be where data is hosted; currently, it can be in different locations closer to the edge. On a 5G network, it will need security along with access.
Umar notes that 5G will extend the network perimeter with data residing all the way down at the edge. And, 5G will enable a much greater amount of data. “Zero trust is all about enterprise visibility and control,” he explains. “As you get more data and devices adding on to your network, it becomes more complicated to monitor them.”
Device authentication to a wireless or cellular network differs from actual authentication to a primary network, Christou notes. Integrating other technologies into IoT devices also will be complicated, along with the visibility and analytics for them.
The 5G vendors must be certain they are implementing security features that define the standards. This applies to the encryption method being used for data in transit, how the system is authenticating and allowing privileged administration users to access the devices, Christou says. The security mechanisms must be implemented in the right way with support from the vendor community, he emphasizes.
Another challenge comes from whether 5G providers are implementing zero-trust measures in the right way. “It’s hard to certify whether they are implementing the right principles or not, but [they need to be] understanding whether they’ve applied those security standards to their network,” he says. “That’s why it’s so important to implement it as an overlay over those networks.”
This is especially important with the potential proliferation of private 5G networks, Umar adds. “To be able to apply those standards and security principles across the enterprise is going to be critical.”
He continues that the public ultimately may become a partner in zero-trust security by demanding it in 5G devices and systems. As 5G networks proliferate and new devices are introduced, the public will look more favorably at vendors adopting zero-trust capabilities. “As the public gets more and more familiar with the different types of security threats and starts using more 5G-enabled technology, organizations that implement a robust security architecture like zero trust are going to be looked at from a positive perspective,” Umar predicts.
To incorporate zero trust into 5G, one strategy is to make efficient use of data and analytics, Umar points out. This would involve intelligently applying a data strategy and an analytics strategy to provide the needed enterprise visibility across 5G. Achieving this could entail employing machine learning and artificial intelligence to correlate data across the network, he notes.
“There are definitely complications for how you deploy zero trust on 5G networks,” Umar says. “You have to do it in a smart and effective way.”
With 5G being a big enabler of IoT devices, new ones will emerge that will require zero trust. Planning for the appearance of these devices in terms of zero trust early on should be addressed, Umar continues. “Applying a data and analytics strategy on the edge will be key,” he offers. Traditionally, data would be collected into a central location for analysis and then “try to find a needle in a haystack,” but that model no longer works. “Given all the additional devices from IoT on your network, you need to be able to do analytics at the edge and to be able to provide real-time data for the analyst to make the necessary decisions as to whether an IoT device isn’t acting in a normal fashion.”
Network engineers could tailor their systems to take advantage of security. Capabilities such as network slicing, in which critical traffic would be routed through a network slice that has more security controls, might become part of general traffic, Umar says.
But with the advantages of zero trust comes one potentially large drawback. One of the big drivers of 5G is the speed of the network, and planners must be careful they do not sacrifice network performance by implementing all of the security measures required by zero trust, Umar points out. “You have to design your network in a smart way where you’re not compromising performance while still providing the necessary visibility.”
Currently, both the military and the commercial sector plan to exploit 5G capabilities as part of their future operations. Their needs are different, especially when it comes to security. Christou notes that the military is dictating 5G requirements and locating much of its networks on its own property, so its 5G is likely to be more secure and purpose-built for defense use cases. This applies both to performance and to hardening for security.
He mentions that discussions have taken place on the need for a 5G security architecture and requirements guide for Defense Department entities. This would help provide guidance for when these entities build their own private 5G networks.
On the commercial side, 5G will be aimed at the general public, so carriers will try to harden their infrastructure as well, he continues, although security best practices probably will not be as strict as in the military. Umar points out that use cases will be dramatically different, with commercial 5G networks having many more devices on the network with a greater amount of data and higher number of users in a more open architecture. On the other hand, the Defense Department will want a more secure network with full knowledge of which devices are connecting and whether they are patched and validated.
As 5G evolves, so will its security requirements. New types of devices will be part of 5G networks, and planners will need new ways of securing them. Both Umar and Christou agree that zero trust will grow with 5G as it advances. “The tools and techniques to implement zero-trust principles will continue to evolve over time,” Christou says. “5G could lead to new types of zero-trust technologies and products.”


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Physician Associate Editor, COVID-19 Real-Time Learning Network
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is a community of over 12,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases
IDSA is seeking a contract Physician Associate Editor to contribute to the oversight and development of the Vaccines and Immunity section of the COVID-19 Real-Time Learning Network (RTLN).
The purpose of the Real-Time Learning Network is to serve as a multidisciplinary, online hub for sharing and collaboration, and a living repository of resources for clinician learning and best practices on the COVID-19 pandemic. The RTLN website is organized into several content sections including: Therapeutics & Interventions, Diagnostics, Infection Prevention, Disease Manifestations and Complications, Special Populations, and Vaccines and Immunity.
The Physician Associate Editor will work with the Chief Medical Editor to provide clinical leadership and expertise in the development and curation of content for the RTLN site, with the goal of ensuring timely, relevant and accessible information for frontline medical professionals. Content should be curated with links to the best clinical resources on topics such as COVID-19 treatment, practice guidelines, diagnostics, and clinical trials data.
This is a part-time (5-6 hour per week commitment) temporary grant-funded contract position. Although the grant is expected to end in September 2022, sometimes additional funding can be obtained to extend a grant beyond this timeframe. If that would occur, your contract under the grant might also be extended.
- Work with the Chief Medical Editor to lead the development and curation of evidence-based content related to COVID-19
- Serve as lead editor of Vaccines and Immunity content section, providing clinical insight and guidance on how related content should be clustered together and in what format content should best be delivered
- Manage the review of internally and externally written content, providing timely and constructive feedback to writers and other contributors, and amending or rewriting content as needed
- Monitor journals and other sources for new findings that are then added to relevant RTLN sections
- Participate in 1-2 RTLN Editors’ meetings weekly
- Infectious disease-trained physician (MD or DO) with direct knowledge and experience related to COVID-19 clinical care and/or research
- Ability to successfully liaise with experts at all levels to execute responsibilities
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Excellent research skills
- Strong diplomatic and organizational skills
- Strong management skills and an ability to effectively delegate work and responsibility to others
- Availability to dedicate a minimum of 5-6 hours per week to the responsibilities required
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socioeconomic status, marital or veteran status. We also welcome those of all abilities and make reasonable accommodations to support successful outcomes for our team members.
All offers of employment with IDSA are contingent upon a successful background check.

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When Afghanistan and Sri Lanka face each other in their second match of the World Cup, then both teams will try to get back to the winning streak. The Sri Lankan team lost their first match to New Zealand, while Afghanistan were knocked over by Australia. In the second match, it will be the endeavor of both the teams to win their World Cup tournament by winning their first win and opening their account in the World Cup tournament.
When will the match be played?
The seventh match of the World Cup will be played on June 4 (Tuesday) between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
Where will the match be played?
This match will be played on Cardiff’s Sofia Gardens ground.
What time will the match start?
The live broadcast of the match will be from 3:00 pm Indian time. The toss will be at 2:30 pm.
Which TV Channels will be able to see?
You can look at all the channels of Star Sports Network. The match for Hindi commentary can be seen on Star Sports Hindi.
Where to watch online live streaming of the match?
You can watch online live streaming of the match on Hotstar. Apart from this, all important information will be read on the Indiarox.com, along with instant updates and records during the match.
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I have been taking a lot of macro and stacked focus macro images the last couple months and taking advantage of some new equipment from Edelkrone for a few macro spin & zoom music video clips.
I was very honored to be featured by one of my favorite photography websites and magazines: PetaPixel Magazine: Meet the Photographer Carving out a Niche in Cannabis.
Here are some of the live plant cuttings and dried flower macro images:
As I mentioned these are focused stacked images, meaning they are composites of 20-30 individual images that are then combined together and super cropped so you can see most everything in focus. Standard macro images have incredibly shallow depth of field so even if you shot @ a very high aperture you'd only get a tiny slice in focus, the focus stacking technique is able to overcome this limitation as you can clearly see.
I used my fully manual Laowa 100mm f2.8 2x Macro Prime lens, this lens is incredibly tack sharp and a worthy investment.
Here are two of the macro spin & zoom video clips from the four video series, please watch full-screen for the full on effect:
This is for Alt-Sol Cannabis Cherry Diesel Strain, one very badass plant as you can see for yourself. I shot this vertically with my cinema rig @ 4k 60fps @ f11 to get more in focus, as the shutter speed and aperture were high I had to use powerful lights close up. I used two Godox vl150's at nearly full power to get the look I wanted. My new Edelkrone motion system as well as the cutting was the star of the show here, allowing me to do push ins, pans and zooms relatively easy with their app based control panel that gives you total control.
For the video I used my Sony 90mm f2.8 Macro G OSS lens, which is my workhorse glass.
I combined the 4k video with quick transitions into 14k macro images that allowed for some pretty epic pan and zooms in Final Cut Pro all the way down to the single individual trichome in the Bruce Banner video below.
The concept of the video was to start with a shot of the plant spinning, wide angled so you can see the whole cutting, then jump cut to ever closer shots using push ins, pan zooms to focus on the intact trichomes that are HIGHLY prized among connoisseur cannabis brands and aficionados everywhere. The crunchy alt-rock guitars are on brand for Alt-Sol Cannabis.
This is the video clip for Bruce Banner, again shot @ 4k 60fps @ f11, this was the first of the batch and one of my favorites overall.
If you want to check out all the macro spin & zoom video clips they are HERE

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Newcastle Benfield Bay Plastics moved into fourth position in the Arngrove Northern League First Division following what secretary Stan Gate described as "an excellent performance" at Chester-le-Street.
Had the Cestrians won, they would have been joint-top, a fact not lost on Gate.
He said: "We went there expecting a difficult game but in truth we could have won by a bigger margin than 3-1.
"We showed a lot of ability and character after going a goal down on the hour to Andrew Cuthbertson and then having Johnny Brown sent off five minutes later.
"A lot of sides might have thrown in the towel, but we fought back and goals from Alu Bangura, Richard Brodie and Paul Buzzeo earned us our third win, and we are now just a couple of points off the top."
Consett produced possibly the best result of the Northern League sides involved in the FA Carlsberg Vase when they defeated Arnthorpe Welfare at Belle Vue Park.
Secretary Ian Hamilton admitted before the game that the South Yorkshire side were an unknown quantity, but the Steelmen, who still top the First Division, gave another scintillating performance to take the tie 3-1.
Kraig Wilkinson was a first-half marksman and a brace from Michael Mackay sealed victory.
Arnthorpe's consolation did not arrive until the 85th minute, by which time Kenny Lindoe's side was firmly in command.
Whitley Bay played the entire second half of their FA Carlsberg Vase tie at Esh Winning with just 10 men following the sending-off of goalkeeper Terry Burke following an incident during the interval.
South Shields cricketer Philip Bell took over and kept a clean sheet as the Seasiders ran out convincing 4-0 winners, with goals by Mark Sheeran, Lee Kerr and Darren Timmens (2).
Esh were trailing by two goals when they also went down to 10 men with the dismissal of Brian Nelson on 76 minutes.
North Shields missed the opportunity to go fourth in the Arngrove Northern League Second Division when they surprisingly lost 3-0 to Crook Town at Ralph Gardner Park.
Neil Smith produced an outstanding save from a Paul Bayles penalty on five minutes, but was then beaten by Gary Mitchell and by Bayles, who hit a late brace.
The result ended a three-match winning sequence by the Robins.


Kim Ki O – “Dans” – [Enfant Terrible]
On this new limited edition LP-only release Dans (KFJC is adding a CD promo copy), Turkish duo Kim Ki O presents us with some luscious early ’80s-infused electronic sounds. These ladies (Ekin Sanac doing synth, keys, vox and beats and Berna Gol on bass, vox and beats) started doing music together in the summer of 2006 and have had a number of self-released CDRs and compilation tracks before doing this full-length for Enfant Terrible. The name of the band means “Who is that anyway” in Turkish and it reflects the ethereal nature of the sounds. With a lovely early ’80s slow and somber electronic vibe (think Joy Division) combined with floaty, minimal lady vocals (sort of 4AD-ish like Cocteau Twins and Lush) , it’s similar to a lightly frosted cupcake that’s sweet, but not saccharine.
you heard it 12 times on kfjc! most recently:
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More than a thousand Canadians, ranging from schoolchildren to the elderly, have joined a campaign to write letters to the hostages being held by Hamas.
Initiated by the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) of Greater Toronto, the goal is to reach each of the approximately 138 hostages and remind them that “they have not been forgotten,” said Ryla Braemer, UJA’s VP of community mobilization and volunteerism.
“We have a list of everyone who is being held captive, so often people will write to someone that they feel a personal connection with, whether as a parent or as a child,” she said. “Some people write one letter a day, some people write 50 a day. We are reminding them that we are thinking of them, we are waiting for all of them to be home and they’re not alone.”
The campaign, titled “You Are Not Forgotten,” aims to provide moral support to the hostages and pressure humanitarian organizations into action.
Director of a Gaza hospital says clinics were used by Hamas fighters
Israel signals readiness for another hostage exchange
Earlier this week, community members dropped off items at the Red Cross office in Mississauga as a symbolic reminder of the humanitarian aid the hostages need, including medical supplies and care.
“Red Cross has a unique opportunity and responsibility to reach the hostages and deliver these letters, but also to meet with them, to check on them, to bring them medications, to play the role that the Red Cross is intended to play and has played in the past to help,” said Braemer.
In a statement to National Post, the Canadian Red Cross acknowledged the receipt of the letters and the complexity of the situation. To date, the organization said it has been denied access to the hostages.
“The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has publicly and repeatedly stated that access must be granted to the Red Cross to conduct visits with the hostages to check on their well-being, bring medical aid and pass messages between families,” said Jason Small, senior manager of communications.
In late November, acting as a neutral mediator, the ICRC successfully facilitated the transfer of hostages from Gaza to Israeli authorities, and Palestinian detainees to West Bank authorities, enabling their reunion with family members. Despite that, the organization has so far been unable to reach the hostages in Gaza directly.
“The ICRC remains committed and available to visiting hostages when access is granted and has met with immediate family members of individuals who are detained in Gaza,” Small said.
He also confirmed the receipt of letters in recent weeks to the Canadian Red Cross and said the organization is working to determine the next steps, intending to deliver the messages as soon as possible.
“When the ICRC gains access to detained individuals, there is a process and standard practices that must be followed to share messages from family members,” he added. “The Red Cross empathizes with friends and families who want to provide some comfort to their loved ones who are detained.”
In the meantime, Braemer said the intention is to continue with the campaign and to write as many letters as possible.
“In a way, this is personal for everybody,” she said. “We are a small Jewish community in the world. And it seems now, more than ever, everybody we speak to has somebody they know, directly or indirectly, who was killed or who was taken hostage on October 7. And I think as a community, we see ourselves in those people. So even if we might not have a personal connection, we can imagine what it would be like, and we feel a connection.”
Those interested in joining the campaign can sign up here.
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NRA To Punish Teams For Fans’ Attack On Referees – Oluwa
The Secretary of Nigeria Football Referees Association, Moroof Oluwa, on Tuesday warned that the association would punish teams whose fans engaged in unruly acts against referees.
Oluwa gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja while speaking on ways to guarantee safety of referees during football matches.
He said that the lives of referees were more valuable and important not only their families, but to the association.
He said: “We are going to take drastic action against any form of violence on referees in order to preserve the integrity and life of our referees.
“Very soon, we shall announce punitive measures in order to deter such rampant occurrences.”
The secretary blamed the incessant attacks on referees on the ignorance of football fans on the rules, adding that teams would still be held accountable for any form of violation.
Oluwa explained that many football fans had violated the rules of football engagement even without knowing the consequences.
According to him, it is now time for NRA to bring the full weight of the consequences on them.
He said: “Many referees all over the world have been victimised, physically and psychologically by irate football fans causing disabilities.”

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Defense News quotes Rich Lehner, a spokesman for the US Missile Defense Agency: "deployment of interceptor missiles in Poland and a radar in the Czech Republic is designed specifically to defend most of Europe."
According to Defense News, Lehner's statements appear to contradict the understanding of US policymakers, including Representative Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), chairman of the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee:
Tauscher... told a gathering of defense reporters on Nov. 8 that 10 missile interceptors planned for Poland and a radar unit for the Czech Republic are "to protect the United States against a long-range system that will emerge from Iran sometime between 2012 and 2015." When asked by a reporter, "So it's not really to protect Europe?" Tauscher replied, "No, and they now know that."
In response to another question, Tauscher said the European missile defense site "is meant to protect the United States. Now, can it protect Europe? Yes, but not southern Europe and only against long-range systems."
CQ Today reports: as was widely expected, the 2008 defense authorization bill (HR 1585) will block funding for construction of missile defense sites in Europe until agreements are signed with host-nations Poland and the Czech Republic.
"What I've insisted on is that we NATO-ize the system," Tauscher said, adding that the conference report contains a "trap door" that would allow the administration to come back to Congress for the money if and when host nation agreements are signed. "But I don't expect that to happen."


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Facebook’s lawyers claimed in a recent document reviewed by the Wall Street Journal that a government breakup of Facebook from Instagram and WhatsApp would defy the law, cost billions of dollars, and harm consumers. According to the report, the document states: “A ‘breakup’ of Facebook is thus a complete nonstarter.”
The Wall Street Journal reports that a 14-page document from Facebook’s lawyers claim that a government effort to break up Facebook from Instagram and WhatsApp would defy established law, cost billions of dollars, and harm consumers. The paper was prepared by company lawyers as Facebook fears growing antitrust threats.
The document reportedly provides a preview of Facebook’s defense as federal antitrust enforcers and Congress members pursue investigations into the tech giant’s power and past competitive behavior. Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Amazon, and Apple are also facing similar probes.
It’s expected that the House Antitrust Subcommittee will release the findings of its investigation into Facebook and other companies this month. Facebooks’ document was produced by staff at Facebook based on work commission from lawyers at Sidley Austin LLP. The document does offer an insight into how Facebook may defend itself it’s sued on antitrust grounds. The document further appears to show how Facebook’s lawyers plan to fight any attempt to force divestiture of WhatsApp or Instagram.
Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014, both acquisitions were examined by the FTC at the time which closed its reviews without issuing any objection. Facebook has since then made major investments to boost the growth of those platforms and now share numerous integrated operations between them.
According to the WSJ, Facebook lawyers claim that breaking up these companies would be almost impossible to achieve, forcing Facebook to spend billions of dollars maintaining separate systems, weakening security and harming users’ experience. “A ‘breakup’ of Facebook is thus a complete nonstarter,” the paper states.


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Proper bonsai care is vital to grow the plant well. To keep the plant healthy and beautiful, you should obtain basic knowledge of bonsai care like proper positioning and watering. Pruning of branches and roots as well as repotting of the tree is also needed and lastly, careful wiring of the plant should be learned. Follow the guidelines below for proper bonsai care:
Where to position the bonsai tree:
There are several species of bonsai trees and every one of them has its own delicate method of bonsai care. However, they should all be kept out of direct sunlight when they are placed outdoors. They should also have good and adequate air circulation, proper humidity and should also be placed where they can be maintained suitably like whenever they need to be watered, fed and trimmed. It is actually very easy to determine if the bonsai tree likes its current position. You will see evident signs of stress like bending of branches, dryness and discoloration. Once you have noticed these things, immediately place the bonsai tree to another location.
How to water the bonsai tree:
Another element of proper bonsai care is watering. Frequency of watering always depends on the condition of the bonsai tree. Heat and dry wind often makes the soil dry and because of this you need to regularly monitor the soil’s moisture. During summer, you need to water your bonsai tree several times a week and everyday during extremely hot conditions. It is also advisable to move the bonsai tree under a shaded area. You do not really have to worry if your bonsai tree is placed outside where they can be watered by rain during winter season.
When and what to feed the bonsai tree:
Proper bonsai care also requires proper feeding. To maintain a healthy bonsai tree, use of the correct fertilizer at the right time of the year is needed. There are several types of fertilizers that can be used for your bonsai tree but the most common is Osmocote. It is a pellet-type, slow-release fertilizer that is sufficient for one week of use. Others use powder and liquid fertilizers for fast effect over a short period of time.
Type of soil to use:
The commonly used soil is a potting mix. You can by this type of soil from bonsai nurseries. This type of soil is very cheap, convenient and easy to use. Some make their own potting mix using loam, sphagnum peat moss and granite. All of these materials are easy to obtain.
When to trim a bonsai tree:
In pruning, you should also know the type of bonsai tree that you have. New growth is pruned during the growing season while trimming of the hardwood is done during autumn.

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"Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19
The Psalms bear rich testimony that in joy and sorrow, in praise and lament, the faithful raise their voices in song to God. Hymn singing was practiced by Jesus and his disciples (Matt 26:30). The Apostle Paul instructed the Colossians, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.” (Col 3:16).
Music has always played an important role in the worship of God’s people. The purpose of our Music Ministry is to lead the congregation in worship through song, enhance our liturgies and prayer with music that touches the soul and moves the spirit, and provide an avenue through which individuals may share the gifts God gave them to glorify Him.
The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach said, "The final aim and reason of all music should be none else but the glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit." Our parish is blessed to have gifted singers and skillful instrumentalists who present music that complements, glorifies, and enhances our worship.
Director of Liturgical Music
Growing up in a family of musicians, Gina Kolenda’s musical training started at the young age of 4 when she began private violin lessons. She became an accomplished violinist, continued her studies through college, and played in orchestras such as the Longwood Symphony Orchestra until she had her family. Gina's experience with liturgical music began at the age of 11. She sang in both the children’s and adult choirs at her parish, became a cantor, and also helped plan liturgical music.
When her son was invited to sing in a new children’s choir at Our Lady of the Assumption Church several years ago, Gina and her family became members of the parish. Soon after that, she took on the role of Choir Director, leading the two children’s choirs and assisting with the multi-generational ensemble. Gina is now the Director of Liturgical Music, leading all aspects of our Music Ministry.
Gina has a dual-profession as an award-winning watercolor artist and jewelry designer for Hagen Gallery, her family business. Her watercolors have been featured in the Jimmy Fund’s Holiday card and gift collection for the past seven years, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Dana Farber. You can see her artwork on her website www.hagengallery.com and the jewelry that she and her mother Marylou design is sold throughout New England and on their online Etsy shop GraceGalleryDesign. Gina is so grateful to be able to do what she loves for her professions.
Gina lives in West Peabody with her husband Bob and son David.
Holly Cameron has been a cantor with our Music Ministry since 2015. She has degrees in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory and Cincinnati Conservatory, and enjoys performing a variety of genres ranging from Classical and Opera to Blues and Soul, with orchestras and bands at events all over the New England region. Holly, also known as the “Real Estate Diva”, has been selling real estate in Boston and the North Shore since 2012 and loves finding ways to connect with and help people through both her careers.
Click here for a video of Holly singing "City of God".
Marcia Cutlip served as the Director of Music at Saint Athanasius Parish in Reading for 35 years. In addition, she also served in the music ministry at Saint Robert's in Andover, Saint Paul's in Hamilton, and Saint Anthony's in Woburn. Marcia is the founder of the North Reading Senior Echoes, a community singing group for seniors. As she put it, "Every time I try to retire, I seem to wander back. Music just won’t let me go!" Marcia has two grown children and a cat named Johann Sebastian Bach.
Our Lady of the Assumption has been the Dennis family parish for more than 30 years. Jim and his five siblings attended Our Lady of the Assumption School.
Jim was raised in a musical family, and started singing while at Bishop Fenwick High School. He has served as a cantor at St. Mary Church in Lynn, St. John the Evangelist Church in Swampscott, and Our Lady Star of the Sea in Marblehead, and has been invited to sing at weddings and funerals throughout the North Shore. Jim is happy to be a part of the talented group of cantors and musicians that have been assembled for the parish's Music Ministry.
Jim is engaged to Brenda Supino, a life-long parishioner of OLA and SMG. Jim's son Patrick attended Merrimack College and his daughter Anna went to UMass Amherst. He lost his eldest son, Dean, in 2019.
Click here to see Jim singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem" as part of a caroling home visit to seniors.
Jennifer Honen Emery
Jennifer Honen Emery is a multi-talented musician who serves Ave Maria Parish as both a cantor and keyboardist. Jennifer has held Music Director’s positions in contemporary and traditional music at several Catholic churches in the Archdiocese of Boston, including at Boston’s St. Anthony’s/Arch Street Shrine, the Salem Catholic Collaborative, and Good Shepherd Parish in Wayland. A frequent accompanist in the Boston area, Jennifer served as staff pianist at the Boston Conservatory for more than a decade. Her talents are extensive and include mezzo-soprano, alto, vocal coach, audition coach, musical theater director, artist, designer, and composer of liturgical music. We are blessed to have Jennifer’s combination of talents and the joy her music exudes as part of our music ministry.
Click here for a video of Jennifer singing the psalm "The Lord Has Done Great Things".
Grace Ferri started singing in a children’s choir at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in elementary school and began working as a cantor in 2014. She has since continued to sing at Masses, weddings, funerals, and other services in the Greater Boston area. Grace trains under Mark Lee at New England Conservatory and is a medical resident at Boston Medical Center.
Click here to watch a video of Grace singing the psalm "Lord Your Love is Everlasting".
Andrea Gagnon has been a cantor for the parish since February 2014. She began singing in high school and has been a member of numerous choirs, chorales, and a cappella groups since then. A lifelong resident of Peabody, Andrea attended Our Lady of the Assumption School and has been a member of OLA church since 1993. Over the years, Andrea has volunteered her time as a second-grade Religious Education teacher, Confirmation Program Coordinator, and lector at OLA. When she is not singing, you can find Andrea teaching Mathematics at North Reading High School.
Here is Andrea's beautiful rendition of "Schubert's Ave Maria".
Jodi Hagen received an Artist Diploma, Masters, and Bachelor Degree in violin performance at Boston University, where she was a Director’s Award Student of Roman Totenberg. Jodi won tenured positions with the Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra, the Boston Ballet Orchestra, and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra; is a member of the Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms Society Orchestra; and serves as Concertmaster of Boston Midsummer Opera, Jodi also has been concertmaster for numerous broadway shows and star attractions in Boston’s premier theaters, and plays solo violin for the Emmy Award winning PBS TV series “American Experience”. Since March 2020, Jodi has enjoyed teaching violin lessons to students of all ages and at all levels online via Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype; running Zoom masterclasses and recitals; and creating group recordings and videos.
Here is Jodi's mesmerizing performance of the "Bach/Gounod Ave Maria".
Charisse Nocera is a classically trained pianist. For 16 years, her passion for music has carried her to places such as Carnegie Hall, where she performed for four consecutive years after winning the Crescendo International Competition. Charisse received a scholarship from UMass Lowell to study music, where she received her bachelor's degree in piano performance in 2018. During her time at university, Charisse received the Joan K Rossi scholarship every year, and upon graduation was the recipient of the music department's award for performance. She has collaborated with musicians of all genres, including Grammy Award winner Melissa Manchester, who personally asked for Charisse to open for her concert tour. She enjoys expressing her musicality through different art forms, as she is also a professional ballroom dancer.
Charisse has been a pianist for the parish since December of 2019. She has felt great kindness, warmth, and sincerity from the parishioners of SMG and OLA churches, and enhancing the spiritual experience of the members of the church through music gives her great joy.
Cara Palmerino joined the parish Music Ministry in 2010 as a choir member and cantor. Cara has been involved with music and theater all of her life, beginning with school chorales, show choirs, and musical theater. After earning her MBA, she re-joined her local community theater groups, appearing in numerous musical theater and straight-play productions for which she earned several EMACT awards for featured performer and producer. Professionally, Cara’s career has included positions in both Marketing and Finance, most recently as Finance Manager for a global information technology company north of Boston.
Click here to enjoy Cara singing "Table of Plenty".
Alec Sennott is a music educator, pianist, singer, and composer. While his undergraduate work in piano centered around classical repertoire, he has a great interest in jazz, contemporary music, and improvisation. He works as a K-5 General Music instructor in the Waltham Public Schools. He is a former Director of Music at Tewksbury United Methodist Church and he has sung in and accompanied ensembles as a pianist for the Sing! Getty Music Conference in Nashville. Alec holds his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Gordon College where he is also pursuing his Master’s Degree.
Holly Zagaria serves as a singer (Mezzo-Soprano), pianist, organist, music director, adjudicator, clinician, educator, and vocal pedagogue, and performs regularly in all capacities. She received a full scholarship for her B.A. in Voice Performance at the University of New Hampshire, and earned her Master of Music and Doctorate of Musical Arts from Boston University. She teaches Voice, Fundamentals of Theory, Ear Training, and Opera Ensemble at Salem State University, and has taught Introduction to Music in previous semesters. Dr. Zagaria joined the Voice Faculty at Gordon College in 2019 and has also served on the faculties of Suffolk University, Emerson College, New England Conservatory DCE, and University of Massachusetts/Boston. In addition to her musical work, Dr. Zagaria is a licensed tour guide in Concord, MA, and enjoys working as a tour guide for Boston Harbor City Cruises.
Our parish has THREE choirs to “sing praises to God” (Psalm 47:6):
- Holy Spirit Ensemble — our multi-generational, voice-and-instrument assemblage.
- Angels in the Morning - our children’s choir welcoming children in Grades 1-8 from SMG Church, OLA Church, and OLA School.
- Heavenly Praise - our OLA School Choir for students in Grades 1-8.
Check out a sampling of our choirs' recordings:
New voices are always welcome to join our choirs. For more information, please contact Gina Kolenda, Director of Liturgical Music.


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I am just back from southwest France—another place dear to W.S. Merwin, the other place to which he belonged. The occasion was the international conference “Merwin Across Borders,” presented in conjunction with the recent publication, by Éditions Fanlac, of Un Temps au jardin, the French translation of Garden Time, by Cécile Roudeau and Thomas Dutoit. Cécile and Thomas orchestrated a rich and roving conversation—the first part in Paris, the second in the Lot—among scholars, students, publishers, translators, friends of William’s, and neighbors who knew him well, some since his earliest days in France. Together we moved through discussions of time, memory, and agency—in language and in life. And of course, landscape. We read the poems that emerged from William’s rose and palm gardens; there in the Lot, he wrote The Lice, “at a time when…I thought the future was so bleak that there was no point in writing anything at all…”* Decades later and far away in Hawaiʻi, he wrote of planting a tree, on the last day of the world, as he made a daily practice of putting palms into the earth. We talked in an auditorium and a town hall, on walks and over meals about William’s reverence for the land high above the Dordogne river, and the Occitan language long rooted there. We evoked his love for the Hawaiian language, too, and for the river valley in Hawaiʻi where he made another home. We spoke of his commitments to the pressing concerns of both places, both languages. Personal stories further animated these conversations: a neighbor recounted a snowball fight he had with William as a little boy. A longtime friend told the story of a bell he had offered to William as a gift. (We now know the origin of the bell that hangs by the front door of the Peʻahi house.)
As we traced connections between places and objects, among and across ideas, my thoughts kept returning to the practice of translation—the migration of ideas and words from one language to another, through an act of intimacy, empathy, sensuality, fidelity and creativity. The gathering that Cécile and Thomas so thoughtfully crafted, in partnership with the local organization Sur les pas de William S Merwin (whose warm and generous welcome I will not soon forget), was a collaborative act of translation—one that will no doubt inspire further acts of empathy and creativity, and connections across borders of place and thought.
* From “ ‘Fact Has Two Faces’’: An Interview with W.S. Merwin.” Folsom, E. & Nelson, C (1982, The Iowa Review). Referenced in conference paper by Thomas Dutoit and Cécile Roudeau: “ ‘Even though the whole world is burningʻ (W. S. Merwin): Poetry Still? Poetry Now?”

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ALBANY, N.Y.—This summer look for egg masses.
Officials are encouraging sugarmakers to check trees and outbuildings for egg masses of the Gypsy moth, which had huge outbreaks throughout the Maple Belt this spring, chewing up trees.
The egg masses are found usually on the trunk of the tree and underside of larger branches, according to Adam Wild of the Cornell Maple Program in Lake Placid, N.Y.
"They can be close to the ground or all the way up the trunk," Wild said.
Some producers are seeing egg masses on mainline tubing.
The egg masses are larger and can typically be seen from the ground. Binoculars can also help.
"A sugarmaker should not wait till the egg masses start hatching in the spring to become concerned," Wild said.
Meanwhile, maple producers are also urged to quickly start lining up resources—specifically contracting with spraying companies— for the war against Gypsy moths that might very well last another year or two.
Sprayers need a lot of lead time, so sugarmakers should start hiring in the winter for spring spraying campaigns.
Aerial spraying of a biological insecticide called Bt (bacillus thuringiensis) is the most effective treatment, but it must be done in when tiny caterpillars first emerge and begin feeding on leaves. This typically occurs from April to early May, but varies depending on the location.
"A lot of the big sugarbushes are planning on treatments for next year because they are being heavily impacted," said Robert Cole, a state of New York conservation forester.
At Parker Family Maple in West Chazy, N.Y. the farm spent $47,000 in May to hire crop dusters to spray their massive sugarbush with BT, which they say was effective in killing caterpillars that otherwise chewed up neighboring sugarbushes.
"At the first sign of any feeding, that's when spraying really needs to happen," Cole said.
Caterpillars typically feed through June, causing widespread defoliation of trees where infestations are heaviest, and then lay eggs in July and August.
Heavy outbreaks of the insect's caterpillars were reported this spring across New York from the Finger Lakes to Clinton County in the northeast corner of the state where significant sugarbush damage has occurred.
Outbreaks are also occuring in Northern Vermont in the Champlain Valley and in parts of New Hampshire.
The DEC does not have an eradication program, so land owners are encouraged to contract with private firms that do such work.
Cole encouraged sugarmakers to contact a spraying firm early next year, in January, to get on their list and give the company time to order the product it needs. This is especially true if other property owners in a specific area are planning to treat their woods, too.
BT does not harm beneficial insects such as honey bees, Cole said.
Outbreaks typically occur every 10 to 15 years and last from two to three years until one of two natural enemies, a virus or fungus, runs through the population and kills it off.
The current outbreak started last year in the Finger Lakes, but is new to the Adirondacks and northern New York this year.
Cole encouraged residents to report outbreaks including location and type of tree caterpillars are feeding on by emailing DEC at: email@example.com


The end came abruptly for Sterling Casino cruise ship employees.
One evening last July they were steaming out to sea with 800 gamblers on board, and the next morning their jobs were gone. Sterling ceased operations at Port Canaveral and gave workers no notice.
The closure might have violated a long-standing but little-known federal law designed to protect workers in the event of major layoffs. Known as the Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification Act, or WARN, it requires that employers give workers at least 60 days' notice of planned layoffs.
But the act comes with little bite, making lawsuits brought by employees the only real enforcement.
Now, as layoffs become a regular event, labor advocates argue that WARN should be strengthened.
"A lot of employees have never even heard of it," said Tony Paris, a staff attorney with the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice in Detroit. "When I went through law school, I never heard of it."
Jones, 53, of Cocoa Beach, hadn't either, until he spoke to a co-worker who'd had a similar experience with another cruise line. When he learned of the law, he helped organize a group of employees to sue the company. Their class-action lawsuit, which is pending in federal court, asks for $3 million in back pay for about 400 employees.
Sterling's attorney would not discuss the case, but in court filings the company argues that "unforeseeable business circumstances" - a defense allowed by the WARN act - led to the sudden shutdown.
The 20-year-old law was passed during an era of factory closures in the nation's "rust belt." With companies folding, the law was portrayed as a way to protect employees and towns dependent on a single major employer.
But the law's effectiveness has been questioned for years. It contains exemptions and, generally, applies only to companies with at least 100 employees.
In the 1990s, the U.S. General Accounting Office found that in more than half of the cases it studied, exemptions permitted employers to withhold notice. When notice was required, auditors discovered companies did so less than 30 percent of the time.
In part, that's because there's little downside to ignoring the law. Neither the state nor federal government can punish a company for violating the law, so employees' lawsuits are the primary enforcement mechanism. If a company loses in court, it pays back wages and lawyers' fees, not fines or punitive damages.
"In some ways," said Melanie Damian, the attorney for former Sterling workers, "it almost makes sense for an employer to ignore the act."
Businesses and business advocacy groups generally oppose any changes to the law that would increase penalties or reporting requirements. In many cases, they say, companies can't predict what will happen within 60 days. And broadcasting plans to shut down, they point out, could make it difficult or impossible to stay open at all.
"We're confident that employers nationally and across the state are trying to do what's best for employees," said Kirsten Borman of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. "We hope the government doesn't get into mandating the employer-employee relationship."
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But there are gadgets that parents can use to help their child fall asleep and keep him or her awake
Mobiles and TVs have done what parent protests can’t: keep kids up. According to a new study, British children’s sleep is being disrupted by working and playing a variety of digital devices. But that’s not all. The detrimental impact of screen time on children has also been highlighted by another study by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. It says that sleep deprivation is the biggest preventable cause of poor mental health in young people.
The use of screens is keeping kids awake, while a lack of sleep can make them even more stressed and anxious. Exhaustion has led to an average of 12.7 hours of sleep loss daily in children aged five to 14. The average 15-year-old girl sleeps for eight hours fewer than the national average.
In the year 2012-13, researchers conducted a survey among parents of 100 children aged nine to 12, asking how much they spent on digital devices, televisions and other traditional media. Eighty-four percent of parents reported their children were spending more time online and watching TV than ever before.
The study found that children were spending more time in front of screens in general than ever before. Almost a third of children aged eight to 11 spent more than three hours watching screens each day. Other daily activities, such as homework, found a decline of 33 minutes compared with 2010-11.
Half of the teenagers surveyed said they regularly spent more than six hours a day watching TV. Overall, three in 10 of these watch TV every day. The survey’s authors say lack of sleep is associated with stress, anxiety and depression.
In the same research, researchers asked how much young people enjoyed sleep and the percentage of respondents who agreed that “it would be nice to go to bed at a regular time, and do a decent amount of sleep each night, so I can stay awake longer until I wake up, get my sleep in.” Of the 3,043 11-year-olds surveyed, more than half said they enjoyed sleeping. But only 5% said it would be nice to get the required sleep.
If a child is caught lying awake in bed for more than 15 minutes in between one bedtime and another, his or her mother or father should become “uncomfortable”, according to the study. Of the 81% of parents who reported their children were frequently lying in bed, 33% would stop using the child’s electronic devices after this point.
Some 80% of parents said they would encourage their children to exercise as part of a sleep routine. Some 77% of parents with children who were likely to lie in bed lying against a pillow were also concerned by this method. The breakdown of respondents was equally as varied as the method to which they accepted their child was lying in bed: 58% would make it a routine to exercise.
Children in the study who exercise are also more likely to get a good night’s sleep. Eight out of 10 said it would make them feel better after exercising. Six in 10 said they would feel better after eating a balanced diet.
A note of caution is mentioned. The survey, which involved online responses to questionnaires, had a valid response rate of 6% and a margin of error of 3.1%.

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Disco Chick: Hop Knot owners opening new Middletown restaurant serving gourmet wings and fries on Main Street
Burgeoning success allows Hop Knot gourmet pretzel, craft beer bar to expand four doors down with Disco Chick
MIDDLETOWN >> In April, when The Hop Knot craft beer and gourmet pretzels bar opened at 170 Main St., co-owners John Schauster and Michael Boney had high hopes for the business.
With sales and patronage now booming, the owners are looking ahead to the launch of a new restaurant in January, four doors down in the Metro Square plaza: a 30-seat establishment called Disco Chick.
Boney explained the roots of the new endeavor. “We needed more storage space for The Hop Knot. So, when the restaurant Mi Argentina went out of business, we scooped up the space. We think this is a great opportunity,” he said.
The space was already set up for a restaurant, Boney said, and he and Schauster had talked about their dream to create a place that concentrates on wings and a certain type of fries.
A date for the January opening has yet to be set.
Last spring, the 2014 University of Connecticut graduates launched a craft beer bar with 24 taps and a full liquor license — and pretzels as the ideal complement. The Hop Knot pretzels, baked fresh to order, come in all shapes and sizes, stuffed or with various sauces on the side.
However, it’s not all beer and pretzels. General manager Anthony Calamusa, also a 2014 UConn grad, boasts a team of bartenders who, he brags, can make even the most demanding drinks.
About Disco Chick customers, Boney said, “We’re looking for food enthusiasts who want to try something different.”
Disco Chick will be open until 2 a.m. and serve gourmet wings and disco fries, which have Canadian roots. According to the website localfoods.about.com, disco fries are the American version of poutine, a French-Canadian dish described as fries with brown gravy and cheese curds. The website says poutine is “crazy delicious — drawing you to eat more than your actual appetite would ever dictate ...”
The arrangement at Disco Chick will be bring-your-own-beverage: The Hop Knot will offer growler fills (glass jugs that allow patrons to carry fresh draft beer from the pub) and customers will be able to bring those 32-ounce growlers to Disco Chick to drink and eat there.
Boney says The Hop Knot will soon sell growlers. Connecticut liquor law requires brew pubs to fill only growlers they sell with beer. Patrons can reuse The Hop Knot growers to get refills, however.
“We’ll do our best to keep giving people what they want,” Schauster said of the new eatery.
Boney says Disco Chick customers can build their own menu by choosing the kind of fries they want: regular fries, tater tots, house chips (homemade potato chips) or waffle fries. Next, they’ll select from an à-la-carte menu that includes sauces, cheeses, meats, vegetables and miscellaneous items like sour cream. Takeout and delivery will also be available.
Since its April opening, The Hop Knot has carried selections from area craft beer breweries on tap, such as Stubborn Beauty, which brews at Middletown’s Remington Rand building. Ample offerings include City Steam Naughty Nurse IPA, Sip of Sunshine IPA, Captain’s Daughter double IPA, and beers brewed around the state, including those from Back East Brewery and Thomas Hooker Brewing Company, both based in Bloomfield; and Outer Light Brewing Company of Groton.
Half of their tap offerings are made in the Nutmeg State. “We really want to try and concentrate on local breweries in Connecticut because that is what we want to support,” Boney explained.
Boney says he and Schauster have “big plans for the future” and promises “other The Hop Knots to come.” The two have been scouting possible locations, Boney said, including the Shoreline and West Hartford.


I’ve put together a roundup of, Connecting a Nikon D5300 to a Desktop or Laptop via HDMI, How to Set Up a Nikon D5300 with a Computer and HDMI Capture Device, Connect the Capture Device to Your Computer, Connect the HDMI Cable to the Camera and Capture Device, Change the Input Video and Audio Sources in Your Video Streaming Software or Service. It includes the Clean HDMI method, which uses many cameras’ HDMI output and a separately available video capture device to feed a high-quality video stream into your computer. If you happen to test a different camera and want to add it to the list, please leave a note in the Comments section, below. However, the D5300 uses a sensor without a low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter, which offers the potential to capture images in more detail. Manufacturer rebates, terms, conditions, and expiration dates are subject to manufacturers printed forms NYC DCA Lic. Just read the paragraphs under the title "What you'll need". #0907905; Sec. If you want to use the USB cable-only method, you’ll have to check and see if your camera is supported by third-party software, such as Ecamm Live. Screen Protector for Nikon D5300 D5500 D5600 Camera, AFUNTA 2 Pack Anti-Scratch Tempered Glass Protective Film Cover 4.5 out of 5 stars 832. Condition: New. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens would be one such lens. How do I use the D500 for a 2 hour zoom meeting? Once you connect, you will need to use a third-party conferencing or broadcasting software. And if it works (which I suspect it should) please let us and Ecamm know so we can update the list and help others. Nikon is aiming the D5300 at photographers who want to be creative, and to support this it has added two new Creative Effect modes - HDR Painting and Toy Camera. Canon SL3 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon D5300. Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera with Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS (Body Only) 4.6 out of 5 stars 60. This is the last thing I want. Create a B&H Account, America's Best Customer Service List-Newsweek, Prices, specifications, and images are subject to change without notice. When recording it turns off after 30 minutes. ... Nikon D5100: Nikon D5200: Nikon D5300: Nikon D5500, D5600: Nikon D7000: Nikon D7100: Nikon D7200: Nikon D7500: Nikon Df: Nikon 1 V3: Nikon … Here we are comparing two Nikon cameras cameras with different body types: Nikon Z50, which was introduced in October 2019 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 21.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Nikon D5300, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Entry-Level DSLR camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. It has a fully articulated 3.2″ LCD screen with 1,037k dots resolution. There are two methods to doing it. The first option is a simple USB plug-and-play method. That puts it in the upper echelon of DSLRs when it comes to battery life. It’s... Connect the HDMI Cable to the Camera and Capture Device. Some older cameras have RCA-style outputs (i.e., the yellow, white, and red ports). Download and install the Nikon Webcam Utility. A webcam usually is always auto and sometimes provides unflattering color casts. If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Nikon D5300. My D500 shuts off at about 10 minutes using Zoom on a Mac Book. Details about Nikon Digital SLR Camera D5300 AF - P Double Zoom Kit Black From Japan. Created Jan 10, 2009. We close every Friday evening to Saturday evening for Shabbos. Feel free to leave any questions or comments below. Hd. & Home App. In your video conferencing software it will likely default to the computer's built-in mic, though you may need to set it manually. On the other hand I read comments that everything is fine and nothing can happen to the camera. It shapes up to be quite the formidable DX-format camera with 1080/60p HD video recording, built-in Wi-Fi/GPS, a 39-point AF system and a flip-out LCD. This software can see the Nikon camera’s USB video feed (keep in mind no … I 'm using an D 750. 1 offer from CDN$798.00. Any ideas to fix that? Thanks! When testing, LiveView doesn't stay on very long. The AE-L/AF-L button on the top of the back panel (less convenient when the camera is facing you). Store #0906712 Elec. The first option is a simple USB plug-and-play method. The Nikon D5300 features a 24.2MP APS-C sensor coupled with the EXPEED 4 processing engine found in the Nikon D3300. Meet the first in an exciting new generation of Wi-Fi® enabled, ultra-high-resolution Nikon HD-SLRs: the D5300. You did not mention what lens you would recommend? Please abide by the rules of our community. Nikon shooters. Despite being ‘just’ a budget model, the Nikon D5300 features both Wi-Fi and GPS; the former helping connect the camera to a smart device and the latter adding location info to shots. - YouTube. The Nikon D5300 is a new 24 megapixel mid-range DSLR camera with built-in wi-fi and GPS connectivity. ... Z 6, Z 5, Z 50, D6, D5, D850, D810, D780, D750, D500, D7500, D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300 and D3500. The Webcam Tool for Nikon Cameras turns your Nikon DSLR camera into a webcam which you can then use in Skype, Zoom, OBS Studio, and other applications. Elgato Cam Link 4K — Broadcast Live, Record via DSLR, Camcorder, or... Tengchi Audio Video Capture Card HDMI to USB 1080p 60fps — Broadcast... Magewell USB Capture HDMI Gen2 - USB 3.0 HD Video Capture Dongle Model... AmazonBasics High-Speed Mini-HDMI to HDMI TV Adapter Cable (Supports... timer for the automatic-off for the Live View function. The software does offer a free 14-day trial, so if you want to test it out it is free. ... Webcam Utility (Windows) Full Ver. With built-in Wi-Fi for photo sharing to your smartphone or tablet, GPS and mapping, a cutting edge 24.2-megapixel image sensor, an extra-large swiveling Vari-angle LCD and more, D5300 brings an outstanding new level of image quality and capabilities in a compact, ergonomic design. Using a Macbook Pro the stream will use the computers mic? HDMI Cable for Nikon DSLR Camera D3500, D5600, Z6, D7500, D750, D850, D5300 & More (Please Check The List of Compatible Nikon Camera Models Before Buying) 4.6 out of 5 stars 63 $9.95 61.1k. as a webcam for streaming in home studio and online meetings for best quality: Using Nikon DSLR for Streaming in Home Studio for Best Quality! You also get more control over the image with a Nikon camera. Nikon recommends Ecamm Live for Mac and vMix or SparkoCam for PC. ... D5300 Firmware C:Ver.1.03 2018/06/07 View download page Details. The D5300 inherits Nikon’s traditional automatic (lateral) chromatic aberration correction, which is a very useful feature that many Nikon cameras have benefited from. Meet the first in an exciting new generation of Wi-Fi® enabled, ultra-high-resolution Nikon HDSLRs: the D5300. That’s good for preserving battery life and protecting the sensor from overheating, but there are times you might need it longer. Download firmware for Nikon digital products (firmware being the built-in software that controls cameras and other devices). [COMPATIBLE WITH MODEL:] EP-5A DC coupler (Connector) replace EN-EL14/EN-EL14a Battery, work for Nikon... [STEPS FOR USAGE:] Remove the original battery, Replace with virtual battery, and cover the battery... You can use any of the regular shooting modes. On many of the views when you cycle the. D3500 DX-Series Digital Body 4.7 out of 5 stars 92. It’s a standard in consumer electronics that is designed to both transmit AV data as well as control signals in the one cable. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. Turn the camera on. You don’t need to have an SD card inserted. Not responsible for typographical or illustrative errors. Wi-Fi lets you transfer images from your camera to the web via your smart device. Excellent! So, with that caveat, it is technically possible to use a Nikon D3300 as a webcam for Zoom or Skype meetings or for real-time video capture to a computer for recording how-to video tutorials.. You can set the aperture and ISO just as easily as you set a color profile to add a look to your footage. This software can see the Nikon camera’s USB video feed (keep in mind no audio will be fed over USB) and then use it to make a virtual webcam option that can be used in various streaming and chatting applications, such as Zoom, WebEx, Twitch, Facebook Live, and more. Join. How to Set Up a Nikon D5300 with a Computer and HDMI Capture Device Connect the Capture Device to Your Computer. Enter new zip code to refresh estimated delivery time. Though if you are working with available lenses, any zoom that can achieve a similar perspective should do just fine, like a 24-70mm. Nikon 33884 Black D5300 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Zoom Lens 4.8 out of 5 stars 38. If you consider the class of camera that the D5500 falls under, its 39-point autofocus is a good feature. The email address you entered was an invalid email. Gen. #0907906. If not, we recommend the Canon SL3. Contact, With the holidays fast approaching, there’s some great deals on photography gear and services available. If your camera isn’t compatible or you are looking for an even higher-quality way to connect, you should read Using a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera as a Webcam. 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I went down a deep Nikon rabbit hole asking this same question and here's where I landed: First: the camera will shut off every 30 minutes like /u/bgpawesome said. Below is a link to the page explaining the procedure. With built-in Wi-Fi for photo sharing to your smartphone or tablet, GPS and mapping, a cutting edge 24.2-megapixel image sensor, an extra-large swiveling Vari-angle LCD and more, D5300 brings an outstanding new level of image quality and capabilities in a compact, ergonomic design. According to the official Nikon page How to Live stream with Nikon Cameras | Nikon Nikon D7200 is listed as compatible.
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Come the start of the 2020/21 season not many Premier League clubs will be able to boast a stronger looking attack than Chelsea will be able to.
The Blues, who will be looking to win the FA Cup for the ninth time in their history when they lock horns with London rivals Arsenal in Saturday's final at Wembley, have been actively busy in bolstering their attacking ranks in recent months, securing the services of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.
Both players, who joined the Blues for a combined total of more than £80million, will be expected to replicate the form they showed in the Eredivisie and Bundesliga, respectively, come the start of next season, with them both having delivered the goods for Ajax and RB Leipzig in recent years.
Since the start of the 2018/19 campaign, Ziyech, signed from Ajax for £37.4million, has been nothing short of outstanding, scoring 29 goals and registering 45 assists, meaning he has had a direct hand in 74 goals in less than two years at club level.
Werner, meanwhile, who started to train with his new Chelsea teammates earlier this week, will be looking to replicate the form he showed during the 2019/20 campaign, which saw him score 34 goals in all competitions for Leipzig.
The additions of Ziyech and Werner to Chelsea's attack is only going to make them an even stronger unit going forward, but it is in defence, you could argue, where reinforcements are required.
Frank Lampard's side conceded a total of 54 Premier League goals this season, which was four more than any other side that finished in the top 10.
That statistic underlines the Blues' need to add a centre-back to their ranks this summer.
And over the past couple of weeks, reports have started to surface about the Blues holding an interest in landing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
The Napoli centre-back is considered as one of the best central-defenders in European football, with his physical stature and no-nonsense approach rarely going unnoticed.
Should Chelsea look to continue their spending spree this summer and lure Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge, the signing would most certainly get the seal of approval from former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti, who worked alongside Koulibaly for just over a year in Naples.
“Koulibaly belongs in the category of [Paolo] Maldini, [Lilian] Thuram, Thiago Silva, and Sergio Ramos," Ancelotti said earlier this year, as quoted by calciomercato.com.
"He’s very clever, usually he’s so fast and strong he thinks it’s no use to solve problems.
"He knows that it’s not enough to have a strong personality."
Having worked alongside Koulibaly for more than 12 months, Ancelotti will know almost every detail about the qualities Koulibaly could offer Chelsea.
Should the Blues get a deal over the line this summer, it is safe to say that Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, who plays alongside Koulibaly at international level for Senegal, would not relish the prospect of going up against his fellow countryman, as he, like Ancelotti, knows all about the 29-year-old's qualities.
Earlier this year, the Liverpool star claimed Koulibaly is one of the best centre-backs in the world, as well as admitting that he would love him to join him at Anfield.
Mane said: "Kalidou Koulibaly is an excellent defender, and one of the world's best in his position.
"I would be very happy to play alongside him at club level, as I have known him for years.
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"We first got to know one another at Metz before meeting up once more in the Senegal national team.
"No club could refuse the chance to have Koulibaly in their squad.
"In any event, it would be a pleasure for me to play for Liverpool together with him.
"He would be more than welcome here."


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Fall is without a question my favorite season, and having lived in North Carolina the past four years, Pennsylvania falls were definitely one of the things I missed most about living up North! This is my first fall back in eastern PA, and I have definitely been trying to take advantage of it. There is so much to do here in the fall, whether it's going to one of the many haunted attractions in the area, pumpkin or apple picking, wine tasting at the local vineyard, fall festivals, or a nice nature walk or hike to appreciate all of the amazing fall foliage! Here are some of my favorite things to do in eastern PA during the fall season.
Nature Walks / Hiking
Anybody who knows me knows that I love to hike and be outside. In my opinion, the fall is the best time to hike in eastern PA, not only for the views of the changing leaves, but the temperature is usually perfect! Some hikes I have done so far this fall that I have absolutely loved are Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Kempton, PA, Ralph Stover State Park (Specifically High Rocks Vista) in Pipersville, PA, Bake Oven Knob in Germansville, PA and lastly anywhere along the Pennsylvania portion of the Appalachian Trail. I would definitely rank each of these hikes as easy to moderate and they all offer amazing views of the fall landscape.
(Top left: High Rocks Vista, Top Right: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Bottom Left: Bake Oven Knob, Bottom Right: Appalachian Trail)
Wine Tastings / Vineyards
There are so many different vineyards around my town alone let alone all over eastern PA. Vineyards are such a fun way to spend a day or night out with my friends and a lot of them will offer wine tastings for pretty cheap! Each vineyard is different in what they offer and what the experience is like, which is why I think it's a fun thing to do since each place you go is unique!
So many towns throughout eastern PA offer some sort of fall festival, whether its a festival surrounding food, scarecrows, arts, haunts, etc. there is a festival for almost anybody! Personally, I have always been a fan of the Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival in Lahaska, PA and have basically gone almost every year since I was a toddler. This festival is a giant month long festival that features a multitude of themed scarecrows that were created by people throughout the community. Not only are there so many unique scarecrows, but there's also food, beer, and wine vendors, music and so many shops! I am also a personal fan of haunted attraction type festivals such as ones offered at Shady Brook Farm (Yardley, PA) and Sleepy Hollow Farm (Newtown, PA). There are several other haunted attraction festivals around Eastern PA, but these are two of my favorites that I have been going to since middle school. Both of these places offer haunted attractions such as hayrides, haunted houses, corn mazes, etc. but also typically have food, live music of some sort, bonfires and overall just a fun vibe and environment. The only pictures I really have from these festivals are from middle school, and they will most definitely not be included!
Pumpkin / Apple Picking
Another great thing to do here around fall time, because there are so many orchards and farms to choose from and once again, each offers a different experience! I enjoy going to one of the local orchards, and even if I'm not apple picking, I love going into the shop and buying fresh picked apples, sipping some homemade apple c


Petrochemicals will begin to overtake gasoline and diesel as the main sources of demand for oil and gas by 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported in a new five-year outlook released this week.
“Demand for products ranging from fertilizers to plastics and beauty products will drive roughly a quarter of the expected oil demand growth to 2023,” Reuters reports. “The shift represents a major challenge to the oil industry, as many of the petrochemicals will be produced using gas, cutting out refineries. At the same time, growth in gasoline and diesel usage will be held back by fuel efficiency improvements and declining consumption in the developed world.”
The IEA still projects world oil demand growing by 6.9 million barrels per day over the next five years, with petrochemical feedstocks accounting for one-quarter of the increase.
“Global economic growth is lifting more people into the middle class in developing countries, and higher incomes mean sharply rising demand for consumer goods and services,” the report stated. “A large group of chemicals derived from oil and natural gas are crucial to the manufacture of many products that satisfy this rising demand.”
The feedstocks for those products, including ethane, liquefied petroleum gases, and naphtha, “pose a bigger threat to the refiners’ market share than electric vehicles and gas-powered transportation combined,” the agency added, since they’re processed outside traditional refineries. Which means that, by 2023, available refinery capacity will exceed demand by about three million barrels per day.
The IEA expects jet fuel demand to grow 1.2% by 2023, gasoline and diesel by 0.7% each.
In a separate report, the Paris-based agency sees surging shale oil production in the United States grabbing market share from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and driving the once-formidable cartel into an over-supply in 2019 and 2020, Reuters notes. That’s in spite of OPEC’s sustained effort to drive up global oil prices by curtailing its own production.
“The United States is set to put its stamp on global oil markets for the next five years,” Executive Director Fatih Birol told media at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston.
“The irony is that the substantial gains in output from shale will only be possible because of the OPEC cuts, which has tightened the market and boosted prices,” notes Oilprice.com. “This fact is not lost on OPEC producers.”
“If you are a shale oil producer, who brought you back? It was OPEC,” United Arab Emirates Oil Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said recently. “Without OPEC, there’d be chaos in the market.”
But despite the high degree of volatility, Birol and OPEC Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo both warned CERAWeek participants that flat fossil investment in 2017 and 2018 could portend a supply crisis as soon as 2020.
“Investments are not sufficient enough to make us feel comfortable; the investment appetite is still weak,” Birol said. “We are sowing the seeds for a future energy crisis,” Barkindo agreed.


There was a moment early yesterday evening when I stopped for a second to look around at the faces of a few close girlfriends gathered in my flat, all beaming at me as I opened their beautiful birthday gifts. I wish I'd captured it on video but the image is still pretty clear in my head. I felt very loved, very appreciated and very encouraged. Not only did they show up and bring gorgeous, thoughtful presents but they cooked the chilli, poured the drinks, did the washing up and adjusted my spectacular (if I do say so myself) party dress. They even reassured me when I found a mark on that spectacular dress just before we left for the party - and believe me this recovering perfectionist needed a lot of reassuring. The other beautiful thing that occurred to me last night about friendship at this stage in our lives is that everyone is so real and natural. It was fine for one of my friends to arrive and lie down on the floor with her feet in the air to ease her aching back, despite never having met the other two girls in the room. And it was perfectly acceptable - and hilarious in fact - that the first drink we all wanted at six o'clock was a cup of tea! So a big thank you here to all my amazing friends - you know who you are.
And thanks to the people who are reading this blog and have encouraged me to carry on writing it. It feels right and it feels like it somehow helped me to challenge my negative body thoughts ahead of my 40th birthday party and gave me the courage to wear that lovely dress. I also sense this blog and the experience of writing it is going to be a big part of my future, in whatever shape or form. I was watching the film Little Women on DVD this evening with a good friend - a fabulous thing to do when recovering from a late night out - and it really resonated with me when Professor Friedrich Bhaer said to Jo March: "You must write from life, from the depths of your soul!" I guess that's why this writing flows better than any I've done in my 15-year journalism career - although not so much tonight after not enough sleep!
Going back to the topic of love, I have to mention my favourite song from last night and one of my favourite songs of all time. It brings back great memories of dancing with a dear friend at university. Fittingly, it's "You've got the love" by Candi Staton and, for those who don't know it, it goes like this: "Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air. I know I can count on you. Sometimes I feel like saying, 'Lord, I just don't care'. But you've got the love I need to see me through." And it goes on: "Every once in a while I say Lord I can't go on. Every once in a while I get to feeling blue. Every once in a while it seems like I am all alone. But you got the love I need to see me through."
And finally, I was reminded this week that Lent is 46 days, not 40, but the six Sundays are feast days when we can stop abstaining from whatever we've chosen to abstain from. So if you've given up chocolate for Lent and you're reading this late on Sunday evening - now's your chance! However, I've decided not to take the feast days off and to continue to try to abstain from negative thoughts about my body and appearance on the Sundays, which includes today, my birthday. On the one hand, it's been easy today not to think those negative thoughts because I've felt so loved, had such a great party and felt pretty good in my fabulous dress. On the other hand, it hasn't been so easy because I've never liked seeing myself in photos. I've only ever managed to look at what I see as the flaws and those flaws have always been so unacceptable to me. Which reminds me of the time I was sitting in a passport photo booth at Bond Street tube station in London. The machine kept saying, "If you're not happy with this picture, press the green (or was it red?) button, to try again". I must have pressed that button about five or six times until it dawned on me that I was never going to be happy with the picture so I was just going to have to accept it as it was and stop wasting precious minutes of my life sat in a photo booth at Bond Street.
So in the spirit of this blog, I will sign off with a photo that I do like and one I think sums up the evening. Happy birthday to me!