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Atlanta Outlaws the Retail Sale of Pet Store Puppies and Kittens
Last week, the Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the retail sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores. With the Mayor’s approval yesterday, Atlanta joins eight other Georgia cities—along with hundreds of towns and cities across the country—that have taken action to ban pet store sales of commercially bred puppies and kittens in an effort to protect consumers, animals and public health.
Atlanta City Council Members Amir R. Farokhi (sponsor) and Carla Smith (co-sponsor). Puppy from Atlanta Humane Society.
Atlanta-based members of the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade spoke up in support of the measure and Atlanta policymakers responded, passing it into law. We commend this historic decision that will improve the lives of suffering animals trapped in the commercial breeding industry. Atlanta currently has no stores that sell dogs and cats, but this law will ensure that cruelly bred animals are kept out of the city’s pet stores for good.
“Pet stores have been the primary sellers of cruelly bred puppy mill puppies, and these unscrupulous retail outlets profit from breeding practices that can cause animals to suffer from illness and congenital problems,” says Jennifer Hobgood, Director of State Legislation for the ASPCA, Southeast Region. “We thank Councilmember Amir Farokhi for leading this effort to ensure that pet stores that perpetuate the cycle of animal cruelty will not be able to set up shop in the city of Atlanta.”
Back row left to right: Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore, Atlanta City Council Member Amir R. Farokhi (sponsor); Front row left to right: Atlanta City Council Member Carla Smith (co-sponsor), Jen Hobgood (ASPCA), Tamara Feliciano (ASPCA). Puppies from Atlanta Humane Society.
Most puppies sold in pet stores come from commercial breeding operations that prioritize profit over the wellbeing of the animals or consumers. Dogs at these facilities are generally kept in crowded, unsanitary conditions without adequate access to food, water, veterinary care or socialization. As a result, many of them suffer severe health and behavioral issues—and families are often unprepared for the financial loss and heartbreak that come with buying a sick puppy.
But Atlanta’s major victory proves that public awareness of how animals are treated in our nation’s cruel commercial breeding industry is growing, and thankfully, humane-minded leaders like the measure’s sponsor, Councilmember Farokhi, are taking a stand for animal welfare.
The ASPCA thanks the Atlanta City Council and Mayor Keisha Bottoms for enacting this lifesaving law. For more information on the ASPCA’s efforts to crack down on puppy mill cruelty across the country, please visit aspca.org/barredfromlove.

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Star Plus show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ is getting quite interesting with each passing episode. The current track of the show revolves around Birla and Goenka family being confused about Akshara’s feelings for Abhimanyu.
In the upcoming episode, Harsh along with other Birla members discuss about Abhimanyu and his feelings for Akshu. Harsh states that Akshara is playing games with Abhi’s feelings. Abhimanyu gets angry and states that he loves Akshu and will only marry her. Harsh says I’m happy for you and will get you married to her but first she needs to confess her feelings. Abhimanyu accepts the challenge.
Neil informs Akshara about the situation. Abhi picks Akshara up and brings her to Birla house. Akshara steps into the house and brings good omen as one of the obstacles that Birla’s were facing in a case gets cleared.
Abhi tells Akshu that she should express her feelings for him in front of everyone. Manjiri prays and everyone wishes that she speaks the truth. Akshu starts talking and apologizes everyone that she didn’t speak up the other day because of her sister but she does love Abhimanyu. He made her connect with herself. She says that Abhi likes her voice and she likes his sincerity. Akshara and Abhimanyu hug each other.
While the sequence will leave everyone elated, it will be interesting to see if it’s merely a dream sequence or reality.
Let’s wait and watch.

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Denver’s marijuana policy review panel agreed Wednesday to send a letter to the presiding judge of Denver County Court urging a $1 fine as penalty for possession of marijuana of less than an ounce.
The current fine schedule indicates a $50 fine for such offenses, plus a $100 drug surcharge required by the state of Colorado and a $10 “bureau fee.”
Mason Tvert, a member of the panel and the executive director of Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation, which has pushed decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, said state law requires the surcharge and the $10 bureau fee.
He said that if Presiding Judge Marcy Celeste accepts the recommendations, the penalty would still stand at $111.
Tvert said lowering the fine would send a message to police “that it is not worth their time or the court’s to issue any more citations.”The panel agreed to send the letter to the judge on a 6-2 vote.


The Vice President was speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference
US Vice President Mike Pence has reaffirmed support for NATO but warned other countries they need to ramp up spending.
He was speaking at the Munich Security Conference, which had earlier been opened by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
He told the conference: "The United States of America strongly supports NATO and will be unwavering in our commitment to this trans-Atlantic alliance."
Mr Pence's address to the annual gathering of diplomats and security officials was part of an attempt to reassure sceptical allies in Europe about American foreign policy under Donald Trump.
He is due to go on and have a meeting with Ms Merkel and then sit down with leaders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine.
He is also expected to meet the prime minister of Turkey, another NATO member.
The speech and meetings come amid concerns about links between the Trump administration and Russia and fears about Kremlin aggression.
Earlier, the German Chancellor had said Europe's ties with Russia remained challenging, but it was important to work with Russia in the fight against Islamist terrorism.
She added that Germany would do "everything possible" to meet a NATO target for spending 2% of GDP on defence by 2024.
(Additional reporting from IRN)


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Round I: La Fille Mal Gardée Pas de Deux, staged by Winthrop Corey
Round II: A Choreographic Offering, staged by Roxane D’Orleans Juste
Round III: Satanella Pas de Deux from Carnival in Venice, staged by Valentina Kozlova
Master of Ceremonies
Teachers and Coaches
Winthrop Corey, Roxanne D’Orleans Juste, Valentina Kozlova, Deborah Wingert, Héctor Zaraspe
Victoria Morgan (Chair of the Jury), Maria Eugenia Barrios, André Lewis, Xin Lili, Dame Merle Park, Alexei Ratmansky, Hans van Manen, Victor Ullate, Stanton Welch
Christine Rocas (Philippines), Silver Medal and Arpino Award
Hanae Seki (Japan), Bronze Medal
Joseph Gatti (USA), Gold Medal
Daniel Sarabia (Cuba), Silver Medal
Altan Dugaraa (Mongolia), Bronze Medal
The first Arpino Award was presented to Ms. Christine Rocas from the Philippines. Prior to joining The Joffrey Ballet, Ms. Rocas danced with Ballet Manila and won several other prestigious awards around the world.
Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet, gave the Arpino Award in 2009 to bronze medalist Ricardo Santos from Brazil (first male dancer to receive the award).
Other prestigious NYIBC Alumni who [have] dance[d] with Joffrey are:
Temur Suluashvilli (Republic of Georgia), Oğulcan Borova (Turkey), Valerie Robin (USA), Abigail Simon (USA), Emily Patterson (USA), Amber Neumann (USA) and John Mark Giragosian (USA).


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“Never Give Up!” Power Rangers Wild Force (Episode 4)
Friendship. When you’re fighting an endless horde of monsters, all you’ve got is your friends. This episode showcases one of the strongest bonds in PR history, that of Danny and Max. Max, eternally not wanting to be seen as a kid, tries to prove his worth while his best friend, Danny, is distracted by a girl. It’s a simple story but if you’ve ever had a best friend? It hits home.
“The Samurai’s Journey Parts 1 and 2” Power Rangers Ninja Storm (Episode 16 and 17)
These episodes involve ninjas, samurais, and a character meeting his mother and father before he’s born. Power Rangers is such a crazy mish mash of styles and it works beautifully here. I really won’t say anymore, just feel free to skip part 3, it’s not really connected to the first two.
“Idol” Power Rangers S.P.D. (Episode 9)
Another episode centered around friendship, but unlike “Never Give Up!,” “Idol” exemplifies how friendship can change and how friends can become enemies. The story and character work done here is a high water mark for Power Rangers, an episode that could easily stand aside anything from a franchise like Star Trek.
“Ranger Blue” Power Rangers RPM (Episode 10)
They actually address the explosions that go off behind the Rangers when they morph. Yes, you read that right. As fun as that is, the episode’s biggest accomplishment is what it does when it shows up the backstory of Flynn. Equal parts funny and moving, after this episode you’ll be screaming, “I’m Scottish!” over and over.
“Doctor K” Power Rangers RPM (Episode 11)
If any episode of Power Rangers will make you cry, or make you ponder your own humanity… this one will do that and so much more. The tragic tale of someone who “just wanted to go outside,” Power Rangers has never been this this emotional and heart-wrenching.
“The Matchmaker” Power Rangers Dino Fury (Episode 13)
This is a funny episode so it could have gone under the comedy section but the fact this gives us TV Power Rangers’ first canonical queer character is more than enough to justify it as “all the feels.” The mistakes Javi makes in trying to set Izzy up with a guy are genuinely sweet, if misguided, and it’s all worth it for that shot at the end where Izzy and Fern walk off hand in hand. It had been a long time coming but Power Rangers did queer fans right by this episode.

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PARIS – The reality of Paris in 2030 will be up for debate during a roundtable discussion at City Hall this Friday. Researchers will join with the mayors of Paris and Rio de Janeiro to open up conversations about sustainability, population changes, and the future of urban landscapes.
The Paris 2030 project was originally created in 2004 to try and anticipate the evolution of Paris. An ever-growing majority of humans living in urban habitats could reach 70% by 2050 according to studies by the UN, prompting the city government set aside money to research the future prospects. The municipal government has already funded 73 studies covering a myriad of topics.
This year, the focus of the 2030 colloquium will cover four major areas: educational development, inclusivity of populations, sustainability, and artistic creativity. This week, French newspaper La Libération singled out one topic from the mix of city-funded projects in a blog post that translates to “Paris in 2030: Where will the children be?”
The idea of Parisian families is one that the Paris 2030 project addresses, directed by Sonia Lehman-Frisch, an associate professor at the Université de Cergy-Pontoise. Varied issues like lower quality school districts, few daycares, and limited living space have pushed families out of the capital over the past few decades. The study hopes to shed new light on school districting and lodging problems to ensure that families will not continue to flee Paris in the future.
Nathalie Cellura, a French mother, moved to Paris’ city center from the suburbs when her son was only ten years old. After raising her son in both an urban and suburban setting, she sees both the city’s perks and shortcomings for families.
While criticizing Parisian restaurant culture and summer programs for not adequately welcoming children, the biggest problem for Cellura is accessible green space. “We only have a few parks and that’s something that’s missing for a big city. There’s no place to go with your kids, except maybe the Bois de Boulogne, but it’s dirty and bad at night,” she said.
Her son goes to a good school, but she recognizes the stigmas around certain districts, like the 19th and 20th arrondissements with high immigrant populations. These differences should be addressed in the Paris 2030 project.
Still, Cellura is happy to have raised her son in a city setting. Between a concentration of cultural activities and relatively social neighborhoods, Paris does host family-friendly aspects as opposed to more rural regions in France. “There’s so much culture, museums where you can take your kids for free, movies. We have so much to do,” she said.
This specific debate over how these pros and cons will develop remains the subject of the Paris 2030 study that will continue through 2013. The public can sign up to attend the roundtable on Friday.
Photo: Lindsey Tramuta
This post was originally published on Smartplanet.com

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PDVSA announces recovery of over 80% of coastline affected by oil spill in Venezuela
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The Venezuelan oil company PDVSA has announced the successful recovery of more than 80% of the coastline that was affected by an oil spill. The spill originated from the El Palito refinery in the state of Carabobo, which is located along the Caribbean Sea. The incident occurred due to heavy rains that caused the refinery’s facilities to overflow.
PDVSA has worked diligently to clean up the spill, and the majority of the affected area has now been restored. In collaboration with the Ministry of Ecosocialism and other state entities, as well as volunteers from nearby communities, PDVSA implemented an emergency plan to address the oil spill. The plan involved the use of absorbent materials and heavy machinery for the extraction and transportation of the spilled oil.
PDVSA announces recovery of affected area
The petroleum company has stated that there are currently no active sources of oil spillage or pipeline ruptures, and preventive measures are being taken to avoid a recurrence of such incidents in the event of future rainfall in the area.
Prior to PDVSA’s announcement, activists from oil and environmental organizations had raised concerns about the spill, stating that they were unaware of the amount of oil that had polluted the beach. Numerous photographs and videos circulating on social media depict the blackened shoreline as well as PDVSA personnel working to clean the beach.
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Prevalence and incidence of dementia among 7580-year-old community-dwelling elderly in different districts of Antwerp, Belgium : the Antwerp Cognition (ANCOG) Study
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Objective To analyse the prevalence and incidence of dementia in a population of community-dwelling elderly (aged 7580), living in socio-economically differing districts of Antwerp (Belgium), taking into account possible gender and educational differences. Methods A longitudinal cohort study (N = 825) with a 3-year follow-up period (N = 363). The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used as a primary screen of cognitive functioning. Scoring 21 or below led to a second phase examination by a neurologist, including the CAMDEX-R-N and a neurological examination, to provide a tentative aetiological diagnosis of dementia. These procedures were conducted annually during a 3-year follow-up period. Results In accordance with international literature, the overall prevalence rate of dementia was 8.7%. The cumulative incidence rate (IR) of dementia was 36.60 per 1000 Py with annual IRs ranging from 34.39 over 35.16 to 49.04 per 1000 Py. Dementia of the Alzheimer type (DAT) was the most occurring prevalent and incident cause. Women appeared to be at higher risk and the occurrence of cognitive deterioration was more prominent in districts with lower socio-economic status, possibly related to a lower education level. Conclusion We demonstrate dementia is a considerable health problem in an urban Belgian population of community-dwelling elderly aged between 75 and 80 years old. In order to prepare health care and social security systems for the future management of dementia, proper epidemiological insight into the current and future magnitude of the burden of dementia, taking into account socio-economic differences, to which this study contributes, are required.

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Wirecard and awinta, a provider of pharmacy software services, have signed an agreement pursuant to which Wirecard will offer hardware, processing and credit card acceptance to awinta.
Additionally, Wirecard will assume accountability for payment processing as an acquirer for awinta, helping the company to provide its entire portfolio at the POS.
Currently, awinta serves approximately 7,000 customers in Germany and offers merchandise management systems that optimally map daily workflow and healthcare policy frameworks.
As per the agreement, Wirecard will offer awinta with credit card acceptance for Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and VPay as well as NFC at the POS.
awinta project manager Jürgen Liesabeths said: “Wirecard is offering sophisticated end-to-end solutions for cashless transactions: payment systems, risk management and banking services.
“This is a significant factor in our continued expansion, which is why the payment specialist is the perfect partner for us.”

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The race that annually redefines America's love for the automobile, the Indianapolis 500, will have its usual 33 cars on Sunday, its usual crowd of about 400,000 intense fans, and its usual contingent of Roger Penske-owned race cars.
Penske has three drivers in the race. Everyone else on Sunday will be starting behind them. And everyone else, unlike Penske's racers, will be driving a chassis built by Lola or March.
Penske's cars were custom built for his team by Lola's former chief designer.
Imagine George Steinbrenner hiring the creator of the Louisville Slugger to design bats exclusively for the Yankees.
Or Red Auerbach sweet-talking Spalding's designer to craft a Celtics basketball.
Or Al Davis having Wilson make a football only for the Raiders. A First for the 500
In a sense, it happened for Penske. For the first time in the event's 72 runnings, one team, Penske's, has the entire front row. People around the track say the major factor is the new design.Continue reading the main story
The lineup that the crowd and the national television audience will see at noon New York time (ABC) is this: Rick Mears, who has won the race three times and had an average qualifying speed of more than 219 miles per hour, at the pole; Danny Sullivan, who won in 1985, is alongside Mears, and on the outside Al Unser Sr., who snared the race for the fourth time last year.
Since Penske owned his first car in 1969, his drivers have captured the event five times. But no one has ever done it in a Penske-designed car.
The erect, cold-eyed, hands-on Penske has dominated the sport, but he has had conspicuous failures with cars named for him. Seeking an Edge
Still, why bother making your own tub, as the driving teams call it, if you can buy one off the floor?
''Because you have an edge,'' Penske explained. ''If you have something everyone can have, you lose an edge.''
To try to get that edge, Penske hired Alan Jenkins, a Briton, in 1985 to try to create a winning Penske chassis.
Despite the millions Penske has put into designing his own chassis, only one Jenkins design - known as a PC - has even gotten to the starting line at Indy. Unser drove that car to an ignominious 22d-place finish in 1986.
Then last year, the Penskes didn't even get to the races here. The team ran the cars for five days in practice before giving up. Penske went to the March. Unser picked up a year-old car that had been on display in the lobby of the Sheraton in Reading, Pa., and he won.
A few weeks later, Penske spoke to Jenkins.
''It was about midway through our season, and his contract ran to the end of the year,'' recalled Penske. ''But I told him I wasn't going to renew his contract.''
At that point, Penske had no one to replace him.
A month earlier, Nigel Bennett had resigned as Lola's chief designer. ''I had wanted to get away from Indy production cars, to form my own company,'' Bennett said. ''But things just didn't work out.''
One reason he wanted to get out was that he thought he saw the end of the boutique body-makers. ''I felt they couldn't compete with companies like Porsche,'' he said. Porsche announced last year it would run at Indy. Big Names Moving In
Yet Porsche itself has been unable to create a tub to compete with March or Lola this year. The body has been discarded in favor of a March, although the car, the 17th-fastest qualifier, has a Porsche engine. Still, big names appear to be the future of Indy racing. Honda is expected to bring an engine here within two years.
''With the smaller outfits, you're limited in finances and R and D,'' Bennett said. ''But not with Penske.''
Bennett is coy when asked just what he has done to create such a sweet-performing body, a machine that Unser calls ''a happy car.'' Most of it already has the refinements of a Lola. And there are even Jenkins-designed remnants.
It comes down to differences in handling quality, in large part because of body stability. ''The PC used to flex more,'' explained one member of the Penske team. ''If you took the car out, then made a slight change, it would throw everything off. Now, it's more stable.''
Mears described the difference this way: ''Last year it was scary at 204 miles an hour in a PC. But this year it's easy at 215.'' When Mears competed in it for the first time earlier this year, he told Sullivan, ''We've got a race car.'' Wind-Tunnel Tests
Penske's body-making division, based in England, runs wind-tunnel tests on a 40 percent scale model for 100 days a year. That is a typical Penske detail, no different from his work with the pit crew the other morning, when the crew was practicing for the annual pit-stop competition. In his immaculate white shirt and charcoal pants, he helped push the car back and forth as the crew rehearsed. It won.
And how is Penske's team going to do in the race?
''I always had the drivers,'' said Penske. ''And now I have the car.''Continue reading the main story


DataSheet_3_Mechanical and Hydric Stress Effects on Maize Root System Development at Different Soil Compaction Levels.zip
Datasets usually provide raw data for analysis. This raw data often comes in spreadsheet form, but can be any collection of data, on which analysis can be performed.
Soil mechanical resistance, aeration, and water availability directly affect plant root growth. The objective of this work was to identify the contribution of mechanical and hydric stresses on maize root elongation, by modeling root growth while taking the dynamics of these stresses in an Oxisol into consideration. The maize crop was cultivated under four compaction levels (soil chiseling, no-tillage system, areas trafficked by a tractor, and trafficked by a harvester), and we present a new model, which allows to distinguish between mechanical and hydric stresses. Root length density profiles, soil bulk density, and soil water retention curves were determined for four compaction levels up to 50 cm in depth. Furthermore, grain yield and shoot biomass of maize were quantified. The new model described the mechanical and hydric stresses during maize growth with field data for the first time in maize crop. Simulations of root length density in 1D and 2D showed adequate agreement with the values measured under field conditions. Simulation makes it possible to identify the interaction between the soil physical conditions and maize root growth. Compared to the no-tillage system, grain yield was reduced due to compaction caused by harvester traffic and by soil chiseling. The root growth was reduced by the occurrence of mechanical and hydric stresses during the crop cycle, the principal stresses were mechanical in origin for areas with agricultural traffic, and water based in areas with soil chiseling. Including mechanical and hydric stresses in root growth models can help to predict future scenarios, and coupling soil biophysical models with weather, soil, and crop responses will help to improve agricultural management.
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MSM (Methyl-sulfonyl-methane) is an odourless, naturally occurring organic sulphur. Sulphur is the fourth most abundant mineral in all living things and is vital to the creation and regeneration of tissue. MSM is found in, and used by, every cell in the human body and is indispensable to good health. It is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, immunoglobulin and enzymes. It is a source of sulphur for the amino acids cysteine and methionine. As a source of sulphur, it is beneficial for healthy hair, skin (especially in the treatment of acne) and nails. Using Vitamin C together with MSM will further boost collagen in joints.
Research has indicated that MSM may restrict the degeneration of joints in animals with osteoarthritis. One of the most significant uses of MSM as a supplement is its demonstrated ability to relieve pain and inflammation. When rigid fibrous tissue cells swell and become inflamed, pressure and pain result. Since MSM can restore flexibility and permeability of cell walls, fluids can pass through the tissues more easily. This helps equalize pressure and reduces or eliminates the cause of pain. Harmful substances such as lactic acid and toxins are allowed to flow out, while nutrients are permitted to flow in. This prevents the pressure from building up in cells that causes inflammation.
MSM has been shown to assist in allergic rhinitis.
It may help with
– Joint pain and injury
– Joint injury
– Airborne allergies
– Poor energy levels
– General inflammation
– Methylation processes
– Nails, hair and skin
– Overall health
1 – 5 capsules per day or as directed by your health professional.
Do not exceed recommended dosages unless on the advice of a health care provider. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. If you are on any medication or suffering from any medical condition, it is advisable to seek medical advice before starting any new medicine, supplement or remedy.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this supplement.
All Sally T. Products which are nutritional are non-returnable.
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Waiting For Freedom by #AmiVitale #worldphotopress2018
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September 21, 2017
A young southern white rhinoceros, drugged and blindfolded, is about to be released into the wild in Okavango Delta, Botswana, after its relocation from South Africa for protection from poachers.
Southern white rhinos are classified as ‘near threatened’. Rhinoceros horn is highly prized, especially in Vietnam and China, for its perceived medicinal properties, and in places is used as a recreational drug. Horns can fetch between €20,000 and €50,000 per kilogram. Poaching in South Africa rose from 13 rhinos a year in 2007 to a peak of 1,215 in 2014, and although these figures have declined slightly since then, losses are still unsustainable. Botswana is saving rhinos from poaching hotspots in South Africa and re-establishing populations in its own wildlife sanctuaries.

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Biography Index offers thorough periodical coverage with in-depth, original profiles from the Current Biography and World Authors series as well as specialist biographical content from Junior Authors & Illustrators. Featuring full-text articles, images, and abstracts from today’s leading magazines and journals, this database provides the most current coverage of an individual’s life and work.
Biography Reference Bank allows you to quickly find the content you're looking for. Search result limiters in this database include occupation/activity, gender, place of origin, birth day or month, and lifespan.
Advanced Search, with its elegantly laid-out tool set for crafting very precise search strategies, gives the user great control over the whole search process.– Library Journal

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The Phoenix Microwave Muffle Furnace is the third generation of our award winning line of muffle furnaces. Up to 97?ster than conventional muffle furnaces, the system offers a flexibility not found in conventional furnaces. It provides precise temperature control and accurate results for a variety of applications. Quite simply, it’s the fastest, easiest-to-use ashing system you can buy. Any type of crucible used in a conventional muffle furnace can be used in the Phoenix, including all metal crucibles!
This ensures complete digestions of all kinds of samples such as Environmental analysis ,Material Testing Food Testing,Pharmaceutical Analysis,Petrochemistry and Standard Test Methods.

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The Television Academy announced today that in light of an uncertain future due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that it will cancel all three Governors Balls and turn the two-night Creative Arts Emmys virtual.
Effectively, the five separate events were altered “as a precautionary measure to protect the health and safety of Emmy winners, nominees and guests during the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the TV Academy said. The Creative Arts Emmys are traditionally held the weekend before the Primetime Emmys (this year, September 12 and 13) with a Governors Ball after each. Another Governors Ball is held after the Primetime Emmys so its cancellation calls into question the potential future of the primetime show itself. However, no statement was made to that effect today.
The last time a change in these events happened was in 2001 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks when the Governors Ball went on but was renamed the Unity Ball for that year.
“This has been an incredibly challenging time for our industry; and though we are now making plans to get back to work, we know there are many still suffering from the work stoppage caused by the coronavirus,” TV Academy chairman/CEO Frank Scherma said, who also announced a plan to donate $1 million to the Actors Fund’s COVID-19 relief initiative.
“As the industry reemerges, we will continue to support our more than 24,000 members and our community through this donation and our Academy’s programs and resources,” Scherma said.
While no specific details were provided as to how the Creative Arts Emmys would be handed out, saying “the new format for these ceremonies is currently in development,” the TV Academy did reveal that it would be “an innovative virtual event taking place over several nights in September.”
The Creative Arts Emmys hand out nearly 100 awards over two evenings in largely craft and technical categories like stunts, music, reality hosting, makeup and costumes and guest acting.
ABC, which also hosts the Oscars, has the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards set for September 20 this year but, as stated above, no word yet on any changes, adjustments or cancelation of the main show has been announced.


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Today Blaffer Art Museum and the University of Houston announced that Houston’s own Toby Kamps is named its new director at Blaffer, after a long international search. Kamps — onetime curator at Contemporary Art Museum Houston and curator of modern and contemporary art at the Menil Collection since 2010 — will start in September. He’ll also serve as research assistant professor of art history at University of Houston.
Former director Claudia Schmuckli left Blaffer after seven years last September. She’s now a curator at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Kamps has curated some of Houston’s most acclaimed shows at the Menil in recent years, including the group show Silence, and solo shows of Claes Oldenburg, Ellsworth Kelly, and William N. Copley.
Prior to landing in Houston, Kamps was a curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and a director of the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art.
Kamps tells Glasstire: “I’m thrilled about the Blaffer job. The museum has a long history of innovative, experimental programming in the visual arts, and the opportunities for new, creative partnerships at the University of Houston’s McGovern College of the Arts are tremendously exciting.”
Congrats to both Kamps and Blaffer!


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In Crook County, Oregon, active warrants are issued once the police file an affidavit in court, apprising the judiciary of a criminal occurrence in the area and specific facts related to the case and the involvement of the accused in the matter. The sitting magistrate retains the authority to grant requests for arrest warrants and other legal provisions like search orders.
An active warrant issued in Crook County or any other part of the country comes with the promise of immense authority for the arresting, law enforcement officials. A peace officer can enter the home of the accused to effect the arrest and take this individual into custody when he is found to be lodged inside a privately owned or public property.
Also, detentions resulting from the use of Crook County outstanding warrants can occur at any time, and such orders can even be served outside the geographical bounds of the area in which they were issued. Information on arrest records and warrants is kept by all justice agencies in the county and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which hosts a central repository of arrest warrants-related information.
While the FBI cannot be contacted for third-party record inquiries, you can get in touch with the agency if you need a personal background report. On the other hand, the local government agencies listed below will be only too willing to undertake a warrant search in Crook County for you. The applicant can visit the department offices at:
- Law enforcement: 308 NE 2nd St, Prineville, Oregon 97754
- Judiciary: 300 NE 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754
- Records keeping branch: Same as above
Is it possible to get information on Crook County arrest warrants and recent arrests over the phone? (2021-Update)
- (541) 416-3620 – Call the Crook County jail for inmate search, services and visitation
- (541) 447-6398 – Call the Sheriff’s Office for arrest records, incident and accident reports
- (541) 447-4168 – Call Prineville PD for an arrest report or information on warrants linked to cases handled by them.
- (541) 475-3317 – Call the judiciary’s info line for details pertaining to active warrants
- (541) 447-6541 – Call the Court Administrator for judicial records inquiries.
- (541) 447-4158 – Call the Crook County Victim Services Office for victim’s assistance
Crime statistics of Crook County
Property crimes accounted for the majority of the nearly 145 crimes reported in Crook County in 2019, with 126 complaints. There were about 25 burglaries and around 93 larceny thefts in this category. In the category of violent crimes, there were 14 reports of aggravated assault and 3 homicides.
Older crime statistics
Crook County, OR is an area with a low crime rate at just 600 incident reports filed each year. In terms of violent crime, the county once again ranks low with an occurrence rate of no more than 90 cases filed per annum. However, this is almost 15% of the total annual crime average, higher than the figures for most other geographical divisions of the state.


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For those interested in metagenomics, microbial diversity and ocean microbiology, there will be a press conference tomorrow run by the Venter Institute relating to a series of papers (I am an author on some) coming out in PLoS Biology. The papers relate to Venter's Global Ocean Voyage - sailing around the world collecting microbial samples. These were then used for environmental shotgun sequencing and the papers discuss various aspects of analzying the data.
Say what you want about metagenomics, and Craig and genomics, if you are a critic. But (1) read the papers, (2) give Venter some credit for publishing in an Open Access journals unlike many of the so called "public" genome effort folks who generally only pretend to support public/open access to anything.
Here is a link to view the live web cast of the PloS Biology GOS Expedition publication press conference. The press conference will be held tomorrow March 13 from 10-11 a.m. EST. After tomorrow an archive of the web cast will be hosted on the JCVI web site.
The papers are now live on the PLoS Biology Web Site.
The Global Ocean Sampling Collection can be found here.
My essay on Environmental Shotgun Sequencing can be found here.
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The Inland Empire led the nation's biggest metro areas in house-price gains in March, followed closely by gains in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to CoreLogic's Home Price Index. However, house prices continue to level off.
House prices increased 20.9 percent in the year ending in March in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, CoreLogic reported.
Los Angeles County had the nation's second-highest appreciation rate: 17.1 percent.
And Orange County's increase of 14.2 percent would have ranked third had it been included on CoreLogic's list of most-populous metro areas. The index shows Orange County having 22 straight months of price gains.
Orange County's year-over-year increase was the smallest gain since January 2013, however.
Nationwide, house prices were up 11.1 percent from March of last year.
CoreLogic analysts cited slumping sales as a sign of weakness in the housing market.
“March data on new and existing home sales was weaker than expected and is a cause for concern as we enter the spring buying season,” said Mark Fleming, chief economist for the Irvine-based market tracker.
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Texas Woman Allegedly Murdered Sister, Forced Own 13-Year-Old Son To Help Move Body
Carmen White is accused of murdering her own sister, Cynthia Cervantes, and forcing her own teenage son to help her move the body.
A Texas woman is accused of murdering her own sister and forcing her 13-year-old son to help dump the body.
White had existing warrants out for her failure to appear in court after an arrest in February, when she was charged with a terroristic threat to a family member and possession of a controlled substance for meth.
The Houston Police Department has not immediately responded to Oxygen.com’s request for comment.
Cervantes was shot multiple times — including once to the back of the neck — after which her body was dumped on a dirt road and set on fire, according to a felony complaint obtained by People. Cervantes was found by a railroad employee.
According to the complaint, a witness told police that the victim had previously called the police on White and "reported a terroristic threat."
[Witness] stated that [White] was very angry about [Cervantes] calling the police, having to go to jail and her previous car being towed and not being able to recover it from the tow lot," the complaint states.
A different witness claimed that, after the murder, White asked him for help getting rid of her sister’s body in exchange for sexual favors. He declined.
Instead, White allegedly enlisted her own 13-year-old son. That child told police that she allegedly "instructed him to assist her in lifting a bagged unknown item from the dumpster area and placing it in her trunk of her vehicle,” according to People.
The child allegedly told police that he "reached down and lifted what felt like human legs, so he dropped the legs back to the ground." Police say that he told them that his mom forced him to continue carrying the remains.
"[Her son] said that he again resisted, but his mother became extremely aggressive, and he feared what she may do to him, so he gave in out of fear for his safety," the complaint alleges.
Video footage allegedly captured White's car at the location where the body was found on April 1. Records alleged that blood was found detected in the car’s "rear cargo area and on an envelope found under the front driver's side seat." DNA tests are pending.
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“Black Swan” writer Nassim Taleb doubled down on his criticism towards– this time, saying the cryptocurrency is price precisely zero, and that there is no such thing as a proof that blockchain is a helpful expertise.
In a current six-page draft paper titled “Bitcoin, Currencies, and Bubbles,” Taleb laid out 4 key arguments towards the cryptocurrency, which he thenon his web site and to his 743,000 Twitter followers.
First, the writer mentioned that regardless of the hype, bitcoin didn’t fulfill the notion of “foreign money with out authorities.” In reality, he mentioned, bitcoin proved to not even be a foreign money in any respect.
“The overall failure of bitcoin in changing into a foreign money has been masked by the inflation of the foreign money worth, producing (paper) income for giant sufficient various folks to enter the discourse properly forward of its utility,” he mentioned.
Taleb’s second criticism mentioned bitcoin can neither be a brief nor long-term retailer of worth. He used the well-known juxtaposition of gold versus bitcoin – which he mentioned was poor comparability – for instance his level.
“Gold and different treasured metals are largely maintenance-free, don’t degrade over a historic horizon, and don’t require upkeep to refresh their bodily properties over time,” he mentioned. “Cryptocurrencies require a sustained quantity of curiosity in them.”
His ultimate two factors argued that bitcoin is just not a dependable inflation hedge, opposite to some, and isn’t a secure haven for investments – whether or not meant to guard towards authorities tyranny or different catastrophes.
“Not even remotely,” he mentioned, citing the March 2020 market panic when bitcoin sank decrease than the inventory market, in addition to the current ransom funds following thecyberattack, which authorities have been in a position to monitor.
“Authorities buildings and computational energy will stay stronger than these of distributed operators who, whereas distrusting each other, can fall prey to easy hoaxes,” he added.
Taleb has been a vocal critic of bitcoin, however the paper additionally slammed the underlying expertise bitcoin depends on. The writer pointed to what he sees as a scarcity of utility of
“There is no evidence that we are getting a great technology -unless ‘great technology’ doesn’t mean ‘useful.'”
He continued: “And we have done -at the time of writing -in spite of all the fanfare, still close to nothing with the blockchain.”
In April, Taleb told CNBC that bitcoin is an.
He hasn’t at all times been a bitcoin bear, although. In 2017, Taleb wrote the foreword to “,” a guide by economist Saifedean Ammous.
Again then, Taleb wrote that bitcoin is “a superb concept” because it “fulfills the wants of the complicated system … as a result of it has no proprietor, no authority that may determine on its destiny.”
Bitcoin on Tuesday continued to tumble,to $29,333. It has now slid greater than 50% from its all-time excessive of practically in April.
Analysts have mentioned if the world’s largest cryptocurrency prints consecutive each day closes decisively under the assist degree, it may see– again to its degree in December 2020.


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How does a world-famous TV or film actor take his name on the road? Well, typically, he gets hooked into the Broadway circuit, adding marquee value to a touring production or simply staying in New York and letting eager tourists do the traveling. But a growing cadre of renaissance men* —including John C Reilly** , Steve Martin*** , Woody Allen**** , and now Hugh Laurie***** — are taking a different tack: getting a band together and playing their favorite roots music, using their existing fame as the draw, and leaning on the timeless tunes as “the material.”
Hugh Laurie, best known for his stunning eight-season run on FOX series House (but equally beloved by Britcom nerds for his roles in Blackadder and Jeeves & Wooster ) recently released an album of blues standards, Let Them Talk, told NPR that he’s hooked on the Blues and announced a post-series-close international tour with his band, The Copper Bottom Boys. But don’t take our word for it; hear it yourself from the House’s mouth:
Side note: Isn’t it a bit weird to hear Hugh’s British accent after all these years of growled American hard “R” ‘s? Anyway, though it looks like the show is SOLD OUT (and don’t say we didn’t warn you; we listed this in our May issue) you can still check out a few tracks on NPR, and maybe even nab yourself a copy.
Glee ‘s Idina Menzel, slightly outside this old boys’ club, splits the diff between the Broadway route and the solo concert circuit, staging a series of solo Broadway-style revues. She’ll be at The Keller on Sunday.
*Reilly played old folk/country tunes at Aladdin and Sasquatch! last week.
*Martin will play banjo-driven bluegrass at Mcmenamin’s Edgefield later this summer with Emmylou Harris.
*Allen played jazz clarinet with his longtime combo at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall last winter.
****Laurie plays blues piano at the Schnitz this Friday.


When I participated in NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) back in November 2014, I stumbled upon the idea of doing short, social media status update-types of blog entries. This is part of the description from the Stirrup Queens website about Microblog Mondays –
MicroblogMondays is a response to the mass exodus from long blogging in your own space to writing status updates on other social media sites. Instead of writing out posts in their own home on the Web, more and more people are opting to place their brilliant, witty observations or thought-provoking images in someone else’s home; namely, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and the like.
And while those sites as well as the communities that have sprung up in those spaces are lovely, they don’t really fulfill the purpose of blogging in the first place: to plant your flag on the vast surface of the Internet and say, “here I am.” Here, being your own home. Because while you may have accounts on various social media platforms, you don’t actually own your space on Twitter or Facebook or the like.
From here on out, I plan to post some of my better Facebook statuses (statusi? statii?) over here for at least one Musing Monday a month. My first is a post from June 6th –
Not sure if this was a phoebe, a sparrow, or the bluebird (they were all hanging around the yard at the time), but somebody was nice enough to perch pretty for me this evening. I call it, “Shagbark Silhouette.” *grin*


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Crucial Suburbs Not Defined by ‘Ozzie and Harriet’ Anymore
WASHINGTON – While Republicans and Democrats alike concede the road to the White House is paved through America’s suburbs, what’s less clear is how much they truly understand this rapidly changing portion of the electorate.
For decades, the suburbs were synonymous with baby boomers, little league baseball games, the songs of Billy Joel and television shows like “Ozzie and Harriet,” which set a certain mold for expectations.
Among other things, the march to the suburbs in post World War II America was a march, one hoped, toward upper middle-class respectability.
Back in the day, one may have started out a Democrat while living in the city, but by the time a family reached the tree-lined preserve of single-family homes and weekend barbecues, something had changed and the very same people became staunchly Republican.
For a whole host of reasons that reality has changed. Today, America’s suburbs are younger and more diverse, with college-educated women more often than not tipping the electoral scales toward Democratic candidates.
“To win in most states and districts, campaigns and candidates must understand the forces shaping this new suburban majority,” said Lanae Erickson, senior vice president for Social Policy & Politics at Third Way, the public policy think tank.
On Thursday she introduced the launch of a new project undertaken with the aim of understanding the complexity of the suburbs, and how to build on recent gains in these communities.
In a new paper, Ryan Pougiales, a senior political analyst at Third Way, argues that there are 10 must-know, demographic, political, and economic facts that are defining America’s new suburban majority.
“The suburbs are where 21st-century electoral majorities will now be made or lost,” Pougiales explains. “Their emergence as the central electoral battleground for 2020 and for decades beyond means that it is more important than ever that parties, campaigns, and candidates understand [them].
Pougiales’ 10 must know facts are as follows:
1. Suburbanites now make up half of all voters. Forty-eight percent of all voters nationwide came from suburban counties in the last presidential election. By comparison, 28% of voters came from urban counties and 24% from small-town and rural counties.
2. There are more voters of color in the suburbs than in cities. According to an analysis from the progressive data firm Catalist, more than half of all voters of color live in suburban areas.
3. Only one-in-four adults in the suburbs have a college degree. Contrary to the perception that the suburbs are a white-collar enclave, census data indicates that just one-in-four adults in the suburbs have a college degree.
4. In 2018, Democrats won the battleground-state suburbs that will decide the presidential race in 2020. In 2018, Democrats won swing-state suburban counties with 51% of the vote. This was a five-point improvement from 2016. By comparison, Democrats improved in urban counties by just two points.
5. Democrats won the Blue Wall suburbs overwhelmingly last year, after losing them in 2016. In 2016, Clinton lost the Blue Wall of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – and as a result, the election – by 77,744 votes. She lost the Blue Wall suburbs by 181,642 votes. But in 2018, Democrats won the Blue Wall suburbs by 652,519 votes (and because of that they won the governorships and Senate seats in all three states).
6. The rapid pace of electoral change in the suburbs is turning one time battleground areas into Democratic strongholds. Virginia is the latest example of Democrats’ suburban surge. As recently as 2013, Republicans controlled 13 of the two dozen state House districts in the Northern Virginia suburbs. After the 2019 election, Republicans controlled just one district in Northern Virginia, which is located in the outer suburbs of Loudoun County.
7. If Clinton had matched 2018 Democrats’ battleground-state suburban performance, she would have won Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin (Florida would have been up in the air, and she would have narrowly lost New Hampshire). In total, this would have given her at least a winning 274 Electoral College votes.
8. Suburban economies have grown at a slower pace than the country as a whole in recent years. As measured by per capita GDP growth, suburban counties have grown 6.6% since 2012. By comparison, per capita GDP nationwide has grown 9.7% over the same period.
9. More than one in 10 suburban jobs are in manufacturing, but this share is on the decline, and manufacturing incomes have stagnated. Manufacturing jobs make up 11% of total employment in suburban counties, but this is down from 16% in 2000. And while manufacturing jobs in the suburbs provide a middle-class income, on average $54,976 a year, this is only a $50 increase adjusted for inflation since 2000.
10. On the key issue for 2020, health care, suburban and urban voters are united against Trump, but suburban voters reject Medicare for All. Nearly equal shares of suburban (63%) and urban voters (65%) have a negative view of Trump’s handling of health care. But the cities and the suburbs are divergent when it comes to Medicare for All: voters in cities back it by 24 points, while those in the more populous suburbs reject it by 13 points.
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So check it out and remember to head to Amazon on Cyber Monday!
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Imagine you just created a cool Instagram video to show your carefully curated group of friends only to accidentally share it with all of your followers. Oops! It’s not a huge deal when you have 500 followers but bound to make news when you have 19 million followers. That’s what happened to Riverdale actor KJ Apa yesterday when he shared a video of himself relaxing in a bubble bath.
In the clip, he said, “Hi, I’m KJ. I’m 14 years old. I’m 5’6″, and I love acting. Please consider me for this role. I’ve worked so hard for this my whole life.”
We had no clue what this was about. Directly after Apa shared the video, the actor realised he had sent it to absolutely everyone and followed it up with another post fully intended for all his followers, reported Cosmopolitan on Feb18.
“That was for my close friends,” the actor wrote. “But I guess it’s too late now. Enjoy it while u can.”
This is not the first time Apa’s Instagram has blown up over the past week. Fans went crazy recently over a comment Lili Reinhart left on one of his posts. Apa posted a photo showing him standing shirtless in the snow on some cliffs by the sea. The star clearly works out and fans were quick to talk about his abs. One of those comments came from his Riverdale co-star, who wrote, “Seems like there’s a ripple effect in the photo but… there isn’t one. Just the abs.”
The comment has since garnered more than 2.2 million likes, with many fans overjoyed to see these two interacting on Instagram thanks to the love story between their characters, Betty and Archie.
Born on June 17, 1997, Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa, known popularly as KJ is a New Zealand actor, singer, and musician. He began acting, playing Kane Jenkins, in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, Apa was cast in the lead role of Archie Andrews in the CW drama series Riverdale. Apa has starred in the films A Dog’s Purpose (2017), The Hate U Give (2018), and I Still Believe (2020).Follow us on Social Media
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Expressive writing emerges as a potent tool for healing from trauma. Scientific research suggests that documenting emotional experiences can reorganize the brain's response to trauma. Writing about positive encounters for as little as three days can mitigate stress and enhance mental well-being. It's crucial to acknowledge and process what we have been through. Writing offers a safe and constructive space to give voice to our emotions and experiences. Guided writing exercises and resources can amplify these benefits, providing a structured framework for healing.
Hypnotherapy presents an alternative approach to addressing health concerns. Through mental imagery and suggestions, it can reduce symptoms, induce relaxation, promote flexibility, and modify behaviors. Hypnotherapy operates by utilizing language and imagery to reprogram the subconscious mind. Scientific studies indicate that hypnosis effectively treats conditions like anxiety, pain, insomnia, stress, and more. Hypnosis empowers individuals to direct their focus and manage perceptions, facilitating the pursuit of their goals.
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Harmony Through Sound Therapy:
Sound's impact on both body and mind is unmistakable. Therapists today harness the power of sound therapy to aid patients with various ailments. Claims of heightened focus and reduced physical discomfort have elevated sound therapy's popularity. This sensory therapy encompasses an array of treatments, ranging from music therapy to sound baths. Different cultural groups have embraced sound therapy for centuries. In the United States, music therapy is a commonly utilized form of sound therapy. However, unique sounds and frequencies are increasingly gaining recognition. Sound and music are non-invasive, cost-effective therapeutic tools that possess the ability to soothe, energize, and empower us.
Trauma, whether sudden or gradual, can be an overwhelming force in our lives. To comprehend our emotional health, we must scrutinize areas of excess that signify a search for solace. These addictions often emerge as a natural response to an emotional state that has veered out of balance. Prioritizing our emotional well-being is an essential endeavor, and the trials we face can serve as valuable lessons along our path to healing.
Above: One of the children at our Uvalde clinic.

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The Viking Fund Inc. • (15) • Published In 1950 • Pages: 110
By: Whiting, Beatrice Blyth.
AbstractIn this monograph the author describes the mechanisms of social control used in regulating interpersonal relationships within the family and band of the Northern Paiute. Her attention is primarily focused upon sorcery (including the fear of sorcery and the fear of sorcery accusations), shamanistic curing and native theories of sickness. In the final chapter she has compared the conclusions derived from this study with those derived from a cross-cultural study of sorcery in fifty other societies in the world. An appendix of supplementary ethnographic notes has been added.
- HRAF PubDate
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- Robert J. Theodoratus ; 1962: John Beierle; 2011
- Coverage Date
- Coverage Place
- Harney Valley Paiute, Burns, Oregon, United States
- Beatrice Blyth Whiting ; [Ralph Linton, editor]
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-110)
- Paiute Indians--Social life and customs
- Indian magic


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Migraines can be a real pain in the laboratory, especially when triggered by stress. It’s like trying to mix volatile chemicals while juggling fireballs – a recipe for disaster! But fear not, because in this article, we’ll explore the link between stress and migraines, identify stress triggers in your lab environment, and discover effective ways to reduce stress and prevent migraines. So put on your lab coat, grab your safety goggles, and let’s dive into the science of stress-induced migraines.
Understanding the Link Between Stress and Migraines
Stress and migraines go hand in hand, like twins separated at birth. When you’re under stress, your body releases hormones that can wreak havoc on your brain and nervous system, leading to those dreaded migraines. It’s like a chaos theory experiment gone wrong, with stress as the catalyst for the migraine hurricane. To understand this vicious cycle, we turn to management guru Peter Drucker, who famously said, “Stress is the trash of modern life – we all generate it, but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life.” So let’s dispose of that stress trash and find some relief!
The Science Behind Stress-Induced Migraines
To truly combat stress-induced migraines, we need to delve into the fascinating world of neurotransmitters. Imagine your brain is a busy laboratory, constantly conducting experiments and sending messages through a vast network of chemical messengers. When stress comes knocking at the door, it disrupts this delicate balance, causing an imbalance in neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. It’s like a lab assistant accidentally spilling chemicals all over the floor, creating a slippery mess that leads to migraines. We need to mop up that mess and restore balance to the lab.
But how exactly do neurotransmitters play a role in migraines? Well, serotonin, often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, helps regulate mood, sleep, and pain perception. When stress levels rise, serotonin levels can drop, leading to an increased risk of migraines. On the other hand, dopamine, known for its role in reward and pleasure, can also be affected by stress. When dopamine levels fluctuate, it can trigger migraines in some individuals. So, it’s not just the stress itself that causes migraines, but also the impact it has on these crucial neurotransmitters.
Additionally, stress can also lead to the release of neuropeptides, which are small protein-like molecules that transmit signals in the brain. One such neuropeptide, called substance P, is involved in the transmission of pain signals. When stress levels are high, substance P levels can increase, amplifying the pain experienced during a migraine attack. It’s like turning up the volume on a painful symphony.
Identifying Stress Triggers in the Laboratory Environment
Just like a detective searching for clues, we need to identify the stress triggers lurking in our lab environment. Is it the harsh lighting? The constant noise? The pressure to meet deadlines? By understanding the specific stressors, we can act like management guru Tony Robbins, who said, “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” So let’s put on our detective hats and find some solutions to these stress triggers.
One common stress trigger in the laboratory environment is poor ergonomics. Sitting in an uncomfortable chair or straining your neck to look at a computer screen can lead to muscle tension and increased stress levels. By investing in ergonomic furniture and ensuring proper posture, we can reduce the physical strain on our bodies and alleviate some of the stress that contributes to migraines.
Another stress trigger that often goes unnoticed is a lack of breaks and downtime. In the fast-paced laboratory environment, it’s easy to get caught up in a never-ending cycle of work. However, studies have shown that taking regular breaks can improve productivity and reduce stress. So, let’s take a cue from nature and embrace the power of the “pomodoro technique,” where we work in focused bursts followed by short breaks to recharge our brains and prevent stress from building up.
Furthermore, the presence of clutter and disorganization in the lab can also contribute to stress levels. A messy workspace can create a sense of chaos and make it difficult to find what we need, leading to increased frustration and stress. By implementing effective organizational systems and decluttering our work areas, we can create a more harmonious and stress-free laboratory environment.
Lastly, interpersonal conflicts and poor communication can be significant stressors in the lab. When there is a lack of collaboration and open dialogue, misunderstandings and tension can arise, adding to the overall stress levels. By fostering a culture of clear communication, active listening, and conflict resolution, we can create a supportive and harmonious work environment that minimizes stress and its potential impact on migraines.
Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Stress and Prevent Migraines
We now arrive at the portion of our article offering ways to reduce stress and prevent migraines. Think of it as a roadmap to a sanctuary, where stress is kept at bay and migraines become a distant memory. To guide us on this journey, we turn to the wisdom of psychologist Abraham Maslow, who once said, “In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” Let’s step forward into growth and explore effective stress management techniques.
Effective Stress Management Techniques
In the laboratory of stress management, we have an arsenal of techniques at our disposal. From deep breathing exercises to progressive muscle relaxation, there’s a technique for everyone. It’s like having a toolbox full of stress-busting tools, ready to unwind the tension and prevent migraines. We can even borrow a page from entrepreneur Richard Branson’s book, who once said, “If your stress levels are too high, you can’t be successful in anything you’re doing.” So let’s take a step back, breathe, and find success through stress reduction.
Creating a Relaxing and Supportive Laboratory Environment
Imagine walking into your lab and feeling an immediate sense of calm and support, like entering a peaceful oasis amidst a chaotic world. That’s the power of creating a relaxing and supportive lab environment. It’s like employing psychologist Carl Rogers’ person-centered approach, where empathy and understanding prevail. By fostering a positive atmosphere, we’re building a cocoon of resilience against stress-induced migraines. So let’s cultivate a lab where everyone feels valued and supported, like a tight-knit research team working towards a common goal.
Implementing Stress-Relief Strategies in the Laboratory
Now that we’ve laid the groundwork for stress relief, it’s time to put our plans into action. We’ll explore practical strategies that can make a tangible difference in your lab’s stress levels. It’s like conducting a groundbreaking experiment, where each strategy serves as a variable that can influence the outcome. One such strategy is incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices, like entrepreneur and mindfulness advocate Arianna Huffington suggests, “If you take care of your mind, you take care of the world.” So let’s nurture our minds and create a stress-free laboratory.
Incorporating Mindfulness and Meditation Practices
Picture yourself in the lab, your mind as calm and still as a quiet lake on a summer’s day. That’s the power of incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices into your daily routine. By focusing on the present moment and turning off the mental noise, you’re giving your brain a much-needed break from stress. It’s like Marie Kondo’s approach to decluttering, where you eliminate the unnecessary and create space for joy. So let’s declutter our minds and find joy amidst the hustle and bustle of the laboratory.
Promoting Physical Activity and Exercise for Stress Reduction
Exercise, the ultimate stress-busting elixir! Picture yourself in the lab, engaging in physical activity that gets your heart pumping and your stress melting away. Whether it’s a brisk walk during your lunch break or a dance-off in the hallway, physical activity can work wonders for stress reduction. It’s like unleashing endorphins, the brain’s own little stress-fighting superheroes. So let’s gather our lab mates, put on our dancing shoes, and fight stress one groove at a time.
Utilizing Medications and Therapies for Migraine Management
When stress-induced migraines become too much to bear, sometimes we need a little extra help. That’s where medications and therapies come into play, acting like allies on the battlefield against migraines. Imagine them as your own personal pit crew, ready to support you when the going gets tough. From over-the-counter pain relievers to prescription medications specifically designed for migraines, there are options to explore. We can even draw inspiration from psychologist Sigmund Freud, who famously said, “Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” So let’s express our struggles and seek the support we need to manage migraines effectively.
Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medications for Migraines
When you need immediate relief from a migraine attack, over-the-counter and prescription medications can be a lifeline. It’s like having a trusty sidekick who swoops in to save the day. Whether it’s ibuprofen, aspirin, or triptans, these medications are specially formulated to provide relief and help you get back to your lab experiments. But remember, it’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new medication regimen.
Exploring Alternative Therapies for Stress-Induced Migraines
For those looking to explore alternative avenues for migraine management, the world of therapies is vast and intriguing. From acupuncture to biofeedback, these therapies offer unique approaches to stress reduction and migraine prevention. Imagine yourself as an adventurer, boldly stepping into uncharted territory to find new ways to conquer stress-induced migraines. It’s like entrepreneur Elon Musk once said, “The first step is to establish that something is possible; then probability will occur.” So let’s establish that managing stress-induced migraines is possible, and the probability of success will follow.
Seeking Professional Help and Support
In the quest to manage migraines triggered by stress, sometimes seeking professional help and support becomes necessary. It’s like reaching out to an experienced mentor who can guide you through the challenges. Consulting with a neurologist or migraine specialist can provide valuable insights and tailored treatment plans. We can even seek camaraderie and shared experiences by joining support groups and therapy sessions. It’s like forming a tight-knit community, where no one feels alone in their struggle against stress-induced migraines.
Consulting with a Neurologist or Migraine Specialist
When the lab feels more like a battlefield and migraines become a constant companion, it’s time to consult with the experts. Neurologists and migraine specialists are like the air traffic controllers of your brain, helping you navigate the turbulence caused by stress-induced migraines. Their expertise and knowledge can provide invaluable guidance and targeted interventions. So let’s reach out to these medical envoys and enlist their support in our battle against stress and migraines.
Joining Support Groups and Therapy Sessions for Stress Management
They say there’s strength in numbers, and that couldn’t be truer when it comes to stress management. Joining support groups and therapy sessions can create a sense of belonging and understanding. It’s like having a tribe of like-minded individuals who know the struggles of stress-induced migraines firsthand. Together, we can share coping strategies, offer support, and inspire each other to persevere. So let’s embark on this journey with our fellow warriors, united in our mission to conquer stress-induced migraines.
In conclusion, managing migraines triggered by stress in the laboratory requires a multifaceted approach. By understanding the link between stress and migraines, identifying stress triggers, and implementing stress relief strategies, we can create a more harmonious lab environment. Utilizing medications, exploring alternative therapies, and seeking professional help and support are additional resources within our reach. So let’s forge ahead on this migraine management journey, armed with knowledge and determination, until the laboratory becomes a stress-free haven for all.

domain: health


Video Card Requirements and OpenGL
Many onOne products utilize OpenGL to enhance the performance of the preview area. OpenGL is graphics language that allows applications to perform work in the video card directly, rather than using only the CPU (processor) of your computer. This allows applications to make fast and fluid changes. This makes tools like the MaskingBrush and the MaskingBug to work.
However this means that your computer’s video card needs to meet certain requirements to use onOne products. Most video cards manufactured in the last three years meet these requirements.
Note: Certain Intel® HD Graphics Cards do not meet the minimum system requirements for video cards.
- 1280×800 Minimum Resolution
- 256 MB dedicated video RAM
- Full OpenGL 2 compatibility
- Millions of Colors
Much of todays modern graphics software, including tools from onOne and Adobe require OpenGL 2.0 (see Adobe’s Open GL article here for Photoshop CS6). This means you need to have a video card that supports this, plus the most up-to-date drivers from the card manufacturer. Just because your video card meets these requirements doesn’t mean that the driver you are using takes advantage of them. Its important on Windows computers to update the video card driver frequently. Below are instructions on how to tell if your video card supports OpenGL 2.0 and how to update your driver to the latest version.
Click here to view how to check your video card for OpenGL 2.0 support.
Click here for instructions on updating your video card driver.


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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Trailer: Mitsuru (And A Release Date) Enter The Fray!
Another of Persona's long list of characters joins the Persona 4 Arena Ultimax fight in a new trailer, but in more exciting news we finally find out when we can join the battle ourselves!
Mitsuru Kirijo, The Shadow Operatives head and daughter of the Kirijo Group from Persona 3, re-enters the fray after her appearance in the first Persona 4 Arena via this new trailer. Mitsuru shows off her freezing abilities and devastating combos including one where she has her Persona freeze the opponent in ice before she breaks the ice apart with her staff that looks pretty amazing. The trailer ends with a brief tease for another character highlighted by a maniacal laugh, and we can only wonder who that might be.
The trailer accompanies a press release sent out by Atlus letting North Americans know when to expect Persona 4 Arena Ultimax on store shelves in this neck of the woods. Specifically, Atlus said the following:
"Mark your calendars, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is confirmed to hit the streets on Sept. 30, 2014 for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Turns out we're really good at guessing placeholder dates."
Yes, we suppose you are Atlus. Nice work there. We look forward to going back to high school to crack some skulls in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax in late September.


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If you want to listen live to me talking about art licensing, there are 2 chances in the next 7 days.
THE “ASK TARA REED” call is Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30 pm PST / 8:30 pm EST
If you have registered for the call before, you should have an email in your inbox (or maybe your spam box but I hope not!) with the dial in details. If you’ve never registered and want to listen live for free, head to www.AskTaraReed.com and get signed up.
ART & SOUL RADIO – Monday, November 23rd at 4 pm PST / 7 pm EST
On Monday I will have the pleasure of talking licensing with they two artists, Catherine Foster & Sheryl Allen, who have started a weekly radio show called “Art & Soul Radio” – now on BlogTalkRadio.com. You can call in with your questions at 917-889-2163. If you don’t I’m sure we will find things to chat about but if you’d like to see how I do on the spot – dial on in!
Listen live online at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/Art-And-Soul-radio
Join their Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all the artists they will be talking with, every Monday at 4 pm PST. Lots of great, free artistic learning and inspiration!
I better get back to painting before I have to do all this talking! Here’s to your creative success!
P.S. As well as these phone / online events, if you are in the Vancouver, WA area, I will be talking about designing for fabric and scrapbooking at the Quilt, Sew & Craft Show at the Clark County Fairgrounds on Thurs, Fri & Saturday – come on down! CLICK HERE for more information and a $1 off admission coupon.


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September 10, 2022 at 12:00 am · Filed under Webkinz PSI/PSF By momskinz (WWID: momsownkinz)
From WKN: Breaking snooze! The newest member of our plush family is arriving soon in Webkinz Classic and Webkinz Next faster than you can say…well, it’s not faster than anyone but, it will be here soon.Introducing, the Sloth!
The new Plush Sloth will come with two codes one for Webkinz Classic and one for Webkinz Next. That means, you can adopt your virtual sloth in two games!
PSI: Carefree Tree Bed & PSF: Lazy Day Empanada
And, in Webkinz Next, every pet (other than special edition redemption pets) comes with three sparks which can be used at the adoption center to create adorable sloth babies.
New DIY section added to the WShop – There youâ€™ll find all the white starter furniture, the design ticket, the design guide, along with a NEW DIY Lamp! Use the furniture and ticket together on the Clothing Machine (found only on the Webkinz Classic desktop app) with DIY dye collected during floaty events to create vibrant DIY variations!
The next DIY floaty event is Monday, November 22 – Tuesday, November 30! Watch for the floating bottle of dye on both the Webkinz mobile app and the desktop app, and then click on it to collect random bottle of dye. Menorahs are back in the WShop. Look for the Elegant Menorah, the Ornate Menorah, along with the NEW Lovely Menorah! Once added to a room, one candle will light each night during Hanukkah â€“ November 28th until December 6th! The Mod Holiday Menorah will also return along with the rest of the theme starting on December 1st!
Player Appreciation Day – Saturday, November 20th – special prize: An Acorn Hat! On that day, log in to your Webkinz Classic account on the desktop app and visit the Todayâ€™s Activities schedule to receive yourÂ hat. On Webkinz Next, look for the prize notification in your Message Center at the top right corner of the screen. Please note: this Ganz eStore prize item cannot be sent, traded, and sold on Webkinz Classic.
Log in to Webkinz Classic and Webkinz Next Thursday, November 25 to receive your 2021 Thanksgiving Basket on both games!
Candy Bash 2 Arcade Challenge Monday, November 29 – Sunday, December 12 to win a Ponchoâ€™s Sombrero, along with a NEW Candy Bash Cactus!
The Mod Holiday room theme returns to the WShop for the month of December! Starting on Wednesday, December 1st, look for the Mod Holiday theme to appear in the WShop on both the Webkinz Classic mobile app and the desktop app! Youâ€™ll also find 3 NEW items added to the theme this year: a Mod Holiday Divider, a Mod Holiday Record Player, and a Mod Holiday Sleeping Nook (designed by Boper!)!
4 Christmas trees are returning to the WShop during December! In addition to the Mod Holiday Christmas Tree, youâ€™ll also find the Colorful Christmas Tree, the Countryside Christmas Tree, and the Festive Christmas Tree in the WShop(on desktop and mobile) starting on Wednesday, December 1st!
December Deluxe clothing prize: Jolly Suit Jacket
December Deluxe Challenge prize: Peppermint Cake Pop Tree Seedswhich we can plant in our yard to harvest a Peppermint Cake Pop!
December Candy Cane Collection Event
December Snowy Retriever Pet Medallion floaty event returns
Ms. Birdy Countdown to Christmas in SantaKinzâ€™s Clubhouse room – Tuesday, December 14 – Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25 – 12 terrific prizes to collect, 1 daily
Webkinz Days of Play event Monday, December 6 – Tuesday, December 14
â€œOne World Two Gamesâ€ challenge on the Webkinz Classic desktop app. Once again, this challenge will require certain items sent from Webkinz Next to complete some of the tasks.
Peppermint Carnation Lion Cub is the 2021 Black Friday Pet at the Ganz eStore! The Peppermint Carnation Lion Cub PSI is the Peppermint Carnation Cottage & the PSF is Peppermint Macarons.
Join the tea party in the Webkinz Classic Clubhouse (desktop app only) to celebrate this pet.
Sunday, November 21 – Wednesday, November 24, collect Peppermint Tea Cup
Thursday, November 25, collect the matching Peppermint Tea Set
Friday, November 26 – Sunday, November 28, collect a Flower Cub Vase!
Bake Sale 2 event in the Webkinz Classic Kinzville Park starting MONDAY, November 22nd. The Bake Sale 2 Stand will continue to appear whenever there are no other events on in the Kinzville Park until Thursday, December 14th!
Last chance to enter codes expiring at midnight!!!
Expire March 31, 2021 Haunted pond w24b 8uxd hj83 b29g from podkinz 149 Jolly Owl Candy Bag W24Q-CNYF-3DZ6-6YMA from Halloween handout Trick Owl Candy Bag W24N-TNHE-G6NR-M5s2 Thanksgiving Place Setting w246 pgnx h9vu kutQ from podkinz 150 Festive Music Shop w24q-bLme-4py3-mmw2 from Podkinz 151
The estore Rainbow Panda arrives April 1, 2021! PSI: Comfy Panda Wardrobe PSF: Purple Steamed Buns

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