On the return flight back to Japan I watched only one film, this one. I chose it because it was a film I had heard nothing about, and it is probably a film I would not have watched otherwise. Also, it has Jim Carrey, one of my favourite comedians, but I knew before watching it that this is not a comedy at all.
The story follows Jim’s character, a Polish detective who is trying to bust Marton Csocas’ character for the murder of a businessman. The story seems pretty straightforward, but by the end it is a jumbled mess of a story, but has a nice twist at the end.
It is very dark watching, both the subject matter and the cinematography. It has very little action and just spends a lot of time making us feel really down and bummed out about life in general.
Jim was good, but all he to do really was keep that face he has in the poster throughout the whole film. Marton Csocas was great as the villain of the story.
The internet does not like this film at all, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 0%. I wouldn’t say this is a bad film, but it is not exactly riveting stuff either, just a real downer overall. It was well made and the acting was good, but the subject matter probably suits a novel better than a film. The twist at the end does give it a kind of satisfying end, even if it is still a downer.
Jim’s next project is the live action animated film “Sonic the Hedgehog”, he plays Dr. Ivo Robotnik. I think you might be making more bad film choices Jimbo.
Date watched: March 31st
Film count 2019: 7
Straight after watching Monty Python I decided to watch this, another film I saw many years ago.
I remember not liking this all that much, but because it is Jim Carrey I had to watch it again to see if I would like it more this time around. And, I guess I did, for the most part. Jim Carrey stole the show of course, he was extremely funny in some scenes. Renée Zellweger held her own against Jim, and the actors who played Jim’s character’s sons were funny too.
Being a Farrelly Brothers film it was a bit crude and silly at times, and this is one of those comedies where they mix in serious crime to the story, which I generally don’t like…comedy and serious bits just don’t mix in my book.
It is worth watching for Jim alone, he was quite nutty at times, but the rest of it is forgettable.
Date watched: December 30th
Film count 2018: 89
I was reminded of this film recently in a podcast I listen to called Movie Crush. I have seen this at least once before, but had forgotten a lot of it, so I went to a DVD rental place last night to get it out, along with some newer films.
This film came out in 1996, at a time when Jim was pretty much at the top of his nutty game. He received $20 million big ones to star in this, a new record at the time. A year earlier he was paid $10 million for Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. Ben Stiller directed.
Compared to his earlier films, this one was a lot darker and at times pretty weird, probably too much so for some audiences. Rotten Tomatoes gives this a 53% rating which I think is a bit low as I enjoyed the mix of comedy with a stalker plot line.
Jim Carrey (Chris Farley was considered for the role) was what made the whole film work. There were some scenes which were obviously created by Jim, such as the nipple scene in the prison (which Carrey based on a scene in Midnight Cowboy).
Looking through Jimbo’s filmography I see that this is the last film he made before his films started to become a bit more sugar-coated. The next film he made was Liar Liar, and after that The Truman Show, both very different and not quite as good as far as I am concerned. But, has has made some memorable films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and I Love You Phillip Morris (I must watch that again too).
Bob Odenkirk had a small role with one line…
This is not the best film Jim has ever made, but I thought it was still a pretty good laugh.
Date watched: February 24th
Film count 2018: 19
I have had a hankering to watch a Jim Carrey film film recently, so I chose this one.
The last time I watched this was back in 2011, and I had seen it at least once before that, so I remembered most of the story and jokes. Still, I found it to be quite enjoyable again.
Jim Carrey was the highlight of course, but Rhys Darby was great in his role, basically playing his character from Flight of the Conchords again. Zooey Deschanel was also tops.
The story was a bit silly, and quite standard really, but Jim made it fun to watch, although he has been funnier in other films.
He seems to have stepped away from comedic roles, and films in general. I see on Wikipedia that he will be starring in a new TV series next year called “Kidding”, which is described as a “dramedy”, he is also one of the executive producers.
Not essential, but it is harmless fun.
Date watched: February 17th
Film count 2018: 16
I am a fan of both Jim Carrey and Andy Kaufman, so this was an essential watch.
This is a documentary about the making of the Jim Carrey film “Man on the Moon”, and also about Andy Kaufman. Sitting in a studio, sporting a full beard, Jim is interviewed about the film and comments on previously unseen footage that is shown throughout the documentary.
Jim actually went into full Method acting throughout the making of the film, between shots he was either Andy Kaufman or Tony Clifton, the whole time. I thought he took it a bit too far as he was really getting on people’s nerves at times, and really pissed Jerry Lawler off. In reality Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawler were friends and were both in on the joke as far as the wrestling goes. Jim though treated his relationship on set with Lawler the same as the one we saw in the famous David Letterman appearance. Then again, perhaps the behind the scenes footage was also staged, and the behind the scenes of the behind the scenes will show a normal Jim Carrey.
But, apart from the Jim Carrey histrionics it was an interesting look into the minds of Andy Kaufman and Jim Carrey.
Jim hasn’t really made a funny film for quite some time now, and it appears he has no major film coming up.
Date watched: November 23rd
Film count 2017: 132
I liked the first Dumb and Dumber, it was just silly, stupid, and crude fun. This one is basically just more of the same.
Jeff Daniels does a good job again of holding his own against Jim Carrey, with the supporting cast doing fine, including a funny Kathleen Turner. There were some pretty funny jokes, but some not so, same as the original.
There were plenty of references to the first film, and cameos including a guy by the name of Cam Neely who is some hotshot Canadian ice hockey player, and who was also in the original. Bill Murray was had a cameo as a meth cook, but I did not realise this until just now, we never saw his face in his scene. Apparently Eric Scmidt of Google had filmed a cameo, but it was not included. Weird!
All in all I enjoyed it, but the interweb critics didn’t like it as much with only a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It made bucket loads of cash though, more than the original, and was Jimbo’s best opening weekend since Bruce Almighty back in 2003. Jimbo needs to get back to his roots methinks.
Date watched: October 8th
Film count 2016: 154
I watched this thinking I had seen it maybe a year or so ago, but as it turns out I watched it in February this year. Dang!
In my February review I said it was quite forgettable, and a bit disjointed in story. However, I now think I was a bit harsh on it, as I enjoyed it this time around, perhaps the cold winter weather at the time did not put me in a good film watching frame of mind.
There were some funny moments in this, mostly from Jim Carrey of course, but the rest of the cast had some good scenes too, especially Téa Leoni and Alec Baldwin. The story was nothing special, but in a Jim Carrey comedy that does not matter much at all.
I’ll have to watch the new Dumb & Dumber film, the first was one of Jim’s funnier films so I am interested to see how this one stacks up.
Date watched: August 19th
Score: 7/10 (6 last time)
Film count 2016: 134


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I think that breakfast can be the most enjoyable meal of the day.
There is nothing better than waking up on an “early-ish” Sunday morning, going to the farmers market and shopping for fresh ingredients like fresh mushrooms, freshly baked bread, eggs fresh from the farm and herbs straight from the farm garden. It’s a peaceful start to a day, no rushing about and you can really enjoy these wonderful stress free moments and for me, to enjoy that part of the day is rare because it is usually the busiest time of my normal day. You can really let your mind wonder and relax.
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I got this idea when I went to a cafe for breakfast one day with a friend. I was totally surprised that they would be brave enough to have some thing like this on the menu because it isn’t really a popular dish for breakfast in Australia let alone on any service period, which is another one of those things I cannot understand.
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Speed Bump Wars Ahead?08.05.2016
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
That’s the approach NYSE Group and Nasdaq may take with IEX Group, which plans to go live as an exchange later this month.
IEX differentiates with a 350-microsecond ‘speed bump’, which is meant to negate the advantage of the highest-speed electronic traders and provide long-term investors and other market participants with a cleaner trading experience.
To be sure, while IEX has been prominent in the news since being featured in a widely publicized 2014 book, it has only garnered market share of about 1% to 1.5% as an alternative trading system. Becoming an exchange may prove to be the boost it needs to compete more seriously with NYSE, Nasdaq and Bats Global Markets, but it remains to be seen whether that will happen.
Where IEX has beaten the incumbents was earlier this summer, when it won the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s blessing to become an exchange. The large exchange operators had opposed the IEX application, partly on grounds that the speed bump would add complexity to an already complex market structure.
But with IEX’s exchange operations imminent, rivals are looking more practically at what they need to do to compete. And that may include installing their own speed bumps.
Just last week, Nasdaq Chief Executive Officer Robert Greifeld said the exchange operator has been asking customers what changes they’d like to see on Nasdaq’s platforms, with a speed bump being one of the options. NYSE Group President Tom Farley had previously signaled a similar willingness to explore adding a processing delay.
IEX CEO Brad Katsuyama expressed skepticism that the incumbent exchange operators are serious about speed bumps.
“When their business model is predicated around bringing people as close to the exchange as possible, it would be a bit of a head scratcher if they charge to put you on the other end of a speed bump,” Katsuyama told Markets Media in a July 25 interview. “If you see them try to do it, it most likely will be a half-hearted attempt on a venue that’s irrelevant.”
“If New York Stock Exchange puts a speed bump on Arca, or if Nasdaq puts a speed bump on Nasdaq, that would be significant” he said, referring to the operators’ flagship venues. “But drumming up some defunct exchange and sticking a speed bump on it, I don’t think that’s really a move towards servicing the investor. We’ll just see what they actually do.”
Katsuyama noted that the SEC would need to evaluate any proposed speed bump, and it would be a sticking point if the processing delay was applied only to certain market participants. IEX’s speed bump applies to all participants and is meant to deter only a narrow subset of participants, he added.
“For speed bumps that apply only to one segment of the market or you slow some orders down and not others, the SEC will look at that and may take issue with it,” Katsuyama said. “Each effort has to go through the same process that IEX just went through.”
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This inspiring Southeast Asia river cruise takes you to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. You’ll be immersed in the cultures and ancient traditions as you sightsee and spend time with locals in the most fascinating places along the mighty Mekong River.The best way to experience Vietnamese culture is with a tour of its fascinating capital of Hanoi. Go on a cyclo ride through the ancient streets of the Old Quarter and enjoy a water puppet performance. Travel through the peaceful countryside to Ha Long Bay where you’ll cruise by its breathtaking limestone islands. In Siem Reap, Cambodia, see the phenomenal Temples of Angkor with an intricacy and architectural grandeur unmatched in the world. Enjoy an inspiring Aspara dance performance before embarking on your river cruise. In the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, tour the National Museum and Royal Palace with its striking Silver Pagoda. On a hilltop at the site of the 8th-century temple of Wat Hanchey, take in the stunning views before walking through the rural village of Angkor Ban to visit with welcoming schoolchildren. Continue your Southeast Asia cruise into Vietnam and visit a colorful market, the home of a local family making handcrafted sampans, and a workshop to learn how rice wine and traditional candies are made. In Ho Chi Minh City, see the famous landmarks and try your hand in the kitchen—Vietnamese-style, with a cooking class. On an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, walk through a section of the immense underground tunnel system used during the Vietnam War.Your adventure ends in Bangkok, where you’ll visit its most renowned temples, including the Temple of the Reclining Buddha—the oldest and largest of its kind. The perfect way to conclude this unforgettable river cruise vacation!
Day 1: HANOI, VIETNAM
Welcome to Vietnam!
Day 2: HANOI
This morning, your Guided Sightseeing takes a look at the life of Ho Chi Minh, the father of modern Vietnam. First, visit the mausoleum and the humble cottage from which “Uncle Ho” ruled Vietnam until his death in 1969. Next on the agenda: One Pillar Pagoda, the Presidential Palace, and the infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” Also visit the ancient Temple of Literature, over 900 years old and Hanoi’s first university. Lunch is at Koto, a non-profit restaurant and hospitality program that trains local street children in restaurant skills they can use to find a job and build a stable life. After lunch, enjoy an electric cart ride through the fascinating Old Quarter, with 36 ancient streets where peddlers trade as they have for centuries. An early dinner this evening is followed by a fascinating performance of Hanoi’s renowned water puppets, a traditional art form dating back to the 11th century.
Day 3: HANOI—HA LONG BAY
Travel from Hanoi through the fertile countryside to Hon Gai, gateway to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay is dotted with more than 3,000 limestone islands carved into fanciful shapes by the action of the water. Tunnels, caves, and weirdly shaped outcroppings with imaginative names can be found on many of the small islets sprinkled across the bay. Board a Cruise Excursion to explore the caves, and admire the beauty and scale before stopping at one of the many secluded bays.
Day 4: HA LONG BAY—HANOI—SIEM REAP
This morning, drive to Hanoi and board your flight for Siem Reap.
Day 5: SIEM REAP
The Tranquil Temples of Angkor and Joyful Dances
CLASSIC Explore the temples by tuk-tuk. Start at the best preserved and most famous of all the temples: Angkor Wat. Featuring five trademark towers, it is the symbol of Cambodia. Then, continue your Guided Excursion to visit Angkor Thom, where you will explore Bayon Temple with its 200 striking faces carved in 54 towers and impressive bas relief sculptures, OR:
ACTIVE Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple by bike.
Enjoy some time at your leisure this afternoon to explore Siem Reap’s shops for local artisan crafts.
DISCOVERY This evening, a private Apsara Dance Performance brings ancient Khmer culture to life through music, song, and dance.
Day 6: SIEM REAP
Root-Covered Ruins and Native Noodles
CLASSIC Continue your Sightseeing Tour of the Angkor temples at Ta Prohm. Tree roots cover the ruin walls, allowing you to experience the temple with the same wonder as early explorers. Then visit Banteay Srei, a unique temple built on a small scale from red sandstone, which can be carved like wood. En route, stop at a village famous for making Khmer noodles by hand.
Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 7: PHNOM PENH (EMBARKATION)
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Fly to Phnom Penh and transfer to the port where your ship’s crew will be waiting to welcome you onboard. Get acquainted with the ship and relax before your welcome reception this evening.
AFTERNOON/EVENING CRUISE TO WAT HANCHEY
Day 8: WAT HANCHEY—ANGKOR BAN
Water Blessings and Back-to-School Adventures
DISCOVERY Visit Wat Hanchey, a hilltop temple dating back to the 8th century. Climb or be driven to the top where you will enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area and partake in a traditional water blessing given by local monks.
DISCOVERY After lunch, enjoy a Walking Tour through the rural village of Angkor Ban. Here, you will visit a traditional Khmer house and interact with children at a local school.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KAMPONG TRALACH
Day 9: KAMPONG TRALACH—KONPONG LOUANG
Calm in the Cambodian Countryside
DISCOVERY Your Guided Sightseeing starts in Kampong Tralach with an Ox-Cart Ride through the beautiful Cambodian countryside. Along the way, stop to meet a local farmer and learn about his daily life. At the silversmith village in Konpong Louang, see talented craftsmen use age-old techniques to turn pure silver into works of art.
Sail to the capital city of Phnom Penh this afternoon.
A Dark History or Market Dynamics
CLASSIC After lunch, a Visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and one of the Killing Fields provides a glimpse into the atrocities inflicted on the Cambodian people by the Khmer Rouge regime, OR:
DISCOVERY Visit the lively Central Market with its unique Art Deco design by tuk-tuk.
This evening, spend some free time exploring the city on your own. Perhaps follow the riverfront promenade to the historic Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC).
Day 10: PHNOM PENH
The Royal treatment
CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of the city by private cyclo with visits to the Royal Palace with the spectacular Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum featuring an outstanding display of Khmer artifacts.
The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Consider a Guided Optional Tour of a local brewery with free-flowing local beer!
Just before dinner, children from a local orphanage will perform a show, featuring local song and dance.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIETNAM/CAMBODIA BORDER
Day 11: BORDER CROSSING–CHAU DOC, VIETNAM
Good Morning, Vietnam!
DISCOVERY Take a Village Walk through the Chau Doc market, and absorb the atmosphere as locals are busy buying and selling fish, meat, and produce. After lunch, embark on a Guided Excursion down the backwaters of the Mekong. Along the way, see traditional floating homes, speedboat merchants, religious sites, a market selling dried goods, and more.
EVENING CRUISE TO LONG KHANH A
Day 12: LONG KHANH A—CU LAO GIENG
Cotton Weaving, Conical Hats, and Handcrafted Sampans
DISCOVERY This morning, a sampan brings you to the village of Long Khanh A, for a Cotton-Weaving Demonstration of this well-preserved tradition.
DISCOVERY This afternoon, enjoy scenes of daily life on Cu Lao Gieng Island via sampan and local motor cart. Your Guided Excursion starts with a stop at one of Vietnam’s oldest Catholic churches. Then, visit the home of a local family that makes Vietnamese conical hats, or “Non la,” from materials available to them such as palm leaves and bamboo. These iconic hats are primarily used as protection from the sun and rain but you may also see them used as a basket to carry home goods from the market. Lastly, visit a local workshop where a skilled family hand-crafts sampan boats.
EVENING CRUISE TO VINH LONG
Day 13: VINH LONG
Sweets and Rice Treats
DISCOVERY Board a sampan this morning to Visit a Local Workshop in Vinh Long where you will see how rice paper, rice wine, and traditional candies are made.
This afternoon, enjoy time on board the ship as we sail to exciting Ho Chi Minh City.
AFTERNOON CRUISE TO HO CHI MINH CITY
Day 14: HO CHI MINH CITY (DISEMBARKATION)
Motorbikes, Monuments, and Mouthwatering Cuisine
CLASSIC Take a Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s historic landmarks, including a stop at the Rex Hotel for a refreshing drink at the rooftop bar where the U.S. Military held the infamous “Five O’Clock Follies” during the war. Then, visit the War Remnants Museum and bustling Ben Thanh Market.
DISCOVERY For lunch, participate in a hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class. Learn to prepare several local dishes and how to recreate them at home. Last, but not least, sample your delicious creations!
Enjoy time at your leisure this afternoon and evening for independent exploration. Maybe stop for a drink at the famous rooftop bar at the Caravelle Hotel.
Day 15: HO CHI MINH CITY. EXCURSION TO CU CHI TUNNELS
Secret Passageways and Underground Hideouts
CLASSIC Drive out of the city for a Guided Visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels—an extraordinary network of tunnels more than 120 miles in length—used as a hideout and secret village by the Viet Cong.
Explore the city further during free time this afternoon.
This evening, join your traveling companions for a special dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 16: HO CHI MINH CITY—BANGKOK, THAILAND.
This morning, fly to Bangkok. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Day 17: BANGKOK
This morning, your Guided Sightseeing begins with a boat ride on the klongs, Bangkok’s famous canals. Stop at the stunning Grand Palace featuring the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Also, Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. It houses more than 1,000 Buddha images, including the 49-foot-high and 151-foot-long massive Reclining Buddha. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Day 18: BANGKOK
Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
Day 19: BANGKOK
Your extension ends with breakfast this morning.
Sightseeing & Activities:
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi: welcome to Vietnam
Day 2 Hanoi: visit Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Museum, and Temple of Literature; lunch at Koto; take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter; water puppets performance
Day 3 Hanoi–Ha Long Bay: cruise on Ha Long Bay
Day 4 Ha Long Bay–Siem Reap: Fly to Siem Reap
Day 5 Siem Reap: Visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple; Apsara dance performance
Day 6 Siem Reap: Visit Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, and a noodle-making village
Day 7 Siem Reap–Phnom Penh (Embarkation): Fly to Phnom Penh; onboard welcome reception
Day 8 Wat Hanchey–Angkor Ban: Visit Wat Hanchey and partake in a traditional water blessing by local monks; walking tour in Angkor Ban with school visit
Day 9 Kampong Tralach–Konpong Louang–Phnom Penh: Ox cart ride through the countryside and visit a local farmer’s home in Kampong Tralach; visit the silversmith village of Konpong Louang; visit the Tuol Sleng Museum and one of the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, or visit the lively central market
Day 10 Phnom Penh: Sightseeing by private cyclo, including the Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum; show by children from local orphanage
Day 11 Border Crossing–Chau Doc: Visit a local market and the religious sites at Sam Mountain in Chau Doc
Day 12 Long Khanh A–Cu Lao Gieng: Walking tour of Long Khanh A with cotton-weaving demonstration; interact with sampan-making and conical hat making families in Cu Lao Gieng
Day 13 Vinh Long: Visit a local garden and a local workshop to see how rice wine and traditional candy are made
Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City (Disembarkation): Walking tour; visit the famous Rex Hotel for a drink, War Remnants Museum, and Ben Thanh Market; cooking class
Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels excursion
Day 16 Ho Chi Minh City–Bangkok, Thailand: Fly to Bangkok
Day 17 Bangkok: Boat ride on klongs; visit the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Day 18 Bangkok: Day at leisure
Day 19 Bangkok: End of vacation
Dates and Prices do not include air travel.
Participation in this vacation requires purchase of the following flights from Avalon Waterways, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-vacation air segments; or (2) intra-vacation air segments only, starting at $610. Required intra-vacation air segments: Hanoi/Siem Reap; Siem Reap/Phnom Penh; Ho Chi Minh CIty/Bangkok. Air prices were effective on February 6, 2019 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.
Gratuities for Local Guides & drivers are included (excludes extensions which are to be paid locally).
Avalon offers the opportunity for solo travelers to sail with no single supplement (subject to availability).
Please call for single accommodation details and prices. Triples not available.
All prices are per person based on double room occupancy. Cruise price based on Category B in a Panorama Suite on Mekong Deck. To upgrade to a Category A on the Tonle Deck, add $400 per person in double occupancy or $800 in single occupancy.
Extra Nights per person in Hanoi:
in single room $231; in twin room $121
Extra Nights per person in Bangkok:
January 1 to January 5 & December 24 to December 31: in single room $306; in twin room $158
January 6 to December 23: in single room $269; in twin room $140
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WINNSBORO — People needing insurance to comply with the Affordable Care Act were granted a one week extension. The new deadline is Dec. 23, the last day someone can buy insurance in federally operated marketplaces and be covered on Jan. 1, 2014.
With that deadline in mind, the Fairfield Community Health Partners held a forum Tuesday night in the Fairfield Central High School Media Center to provide information about the Affordable Care Act and marketplace related health insurance purchases.
Vernon Kennedy, executive director of the Fairfield County Behavioral Health Services, said the health partners group designed the forum for people shopping for insurance, not for business-related issues and ACA that other area forums have addressed.
“A lot of people can qualify for Medicaid but are not aware of it,” Kennedy said.
The forum provided individuals the opportunity to get help in determining what assistance they may qualify for, if any. If participants were unsure about Medicaid, they saw two representatives from the Benefit Bank of South Carolina. If not, then they received help in setting up an account at healthcare.gov, the site of the federal health exchange.
At FCHS, the participants were divided into groups so they could receive case-by-case assistance. Insurance brokers, Affordable Care Act navigators and nurse navigators helped people learn more about their individual circumstances as related to the Affordable Care Act.
Benefit bank and healthcare exchange
He encouraged people to consult the Benefit Bank of South Carolina on a case-by-case basis to find out if there was assistance available.
The Benefit Bank of South Carolina is not a lending institution but it is a one-stop location where people can receive information about a variety of programs including Medicaid (including the Children’s Health Insurance Program), Low Income Subsidy (prescription drug assistance), state and federal taxes (refunds returned within 10 days or less), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, free application for Federal Student Aid, voter registration, and Lifeline (assistance with home phones).
Two Benefit Bank sites open to the public in Fairfield County are at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, 102 U.S. 321 Bypass North in Winnsboro, and the Chameleon Inspiration Learning Center, 63 Cedar Terrace in Winnsboro. Appointments are needed to receive the benefit bank assistance.
FMH can be reached at 803-635-0206. The Chameleon Inspiration Learning Center is open to the public and offers benefit bank benefits as well as help with voter registration. Assistance is by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, call 803-815-0833. Two other sites not open to the public but that offer Benefit Bank benefits are the Fairfield County Council on Aging, 210 E. Washington St. in Winnsboro, and The John A. Martin Primary Health Care Center, 56 U.S. 321 Bypass North in Winnsboro. Benefit Bank sessions are by appointment only.
Kim Austin, chair of the Fairfield Community Health Partners, said helping people determine if they can receive Medicaid is an important function of the partnership’s addressing concerns related to health care in Fairfield County.
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Fairfield Memorial Hospital hosts a health insurance marketplace under the leadership of Clinical Outreach Coordinator Harvey Beach. Beach and FMH president Mike Williams were on hand at the forum along with other staff including registered dietitian Mac Russell.
Russell said there are at least five people from FMH who received benefit training and there were slots for five more people to attend the training held at the Diabetes Education Center at FMH.
Beach mentioned benefits of the Affordable Care Act, such as the increased reach it gives Medicare and the opportunity for more individuals to receive health care coverage. He said health insurance premiums roughly doubled over the last decade and that was one factor leading to the Affordable Care Act.
Beach said about 170,000 people in South Carolina are eligible for Medicaid. If eligible for Medicaid, the people still need to use the health care marketplace, with the assistance of the Benefit Bank of South Carolina; and FMH can help with both areas.
Beach said the majority of Fairfield County residents can take advantage of subsidies to help with health care under the Affordable Care Act. A family of four with a household income of $28,000 a year could have a health care policy for about $60 per month. The rates and policies vary for individuals.
Other facts to keep in mind include:
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Beach said he and his staff would be happy to come out to church groups, civic groups and other organizations to give classes on heart disease, diabetes management and stroke prevention and on the Affordable Care Act. He asked those in attendance to help area residents understand the role FMH has in helping them navigate insurance options and the Affordable Care Act.


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Q&A with Elizabeth Bragg of Long Hearing Farm
by Rebekah Denn
This article was originally published in September 2020
Ask almost anyone about the challenges of farming and you’ll hear about its daunting roadblocks, including a shortage of young farmers and the steep price of land. Talk with Elizabeth Bragg of Long Hearing Farm in Rockport to hear how one small farming co-op is navigating a new path—a potential lodestar for others. Bragg, chapter coordinator of the Washington Association of Young Farmers, is working to integrate indigenous growing practices into the three-person co-op farm named for her great-great grandmother. She is a co-op member with friend Kelly Sakura Skillingstead and partner Reed Rankin.
She spoke recently with Sound Consumer editor Rebekah Denn. Here is a condensed, edited version of their conversation.
Q: What drew you to farming?
A: My intention was to become an international human rights lawyer, fighting for indigenous land and food rights all over the world like a superhero. I had taken the LSATs. I went to graduate school and got a degree in law and global development, and I realized that actually the law was created by colonizers in order to colonize other people and that it didn’t seem like the right fit for me. I realized I wasn’t going to be able to make the impact and create an alternative or create a future where indigenous food practices and land practices were thriving through law. I ended up volunteering at this amazing workers co-op and organic farm where I had gone to grad school, and I was like—Wow, I can enjoy my day every day, being outside with these plant babies and growing food for people and meeting their basic needs—and I can be an activist at the same time? What, I can have my perfect life and also change the world?”
Q: Tell me about Long Hearing Farm and how it was established.
A: In 2018 I was working for Anne Schwartz of Blue Heron Farm, who is an organic agriculture legend in the Northwest and also in the country. She sat us down toward the end of the season—I had been working in organic farms for six years at that point—and said, “I am going to start slowly retiring, and I am an incredibly generous human being (she didn’t say that, I’m paraphrasing). I would like to invite you all to take on aspects of the business that I don’t want to pursue anymore.” I had no intention of starting a farm on my own that year, I had been like, “Some day, when I find land.” (But) she has a CSA that has very deep ties in the community, and I had always wanted to do a CSA farm. I went away and thought that if I take on anything, I definitely would want to start a CSA program and invite Anne’s members to join it. That is the most linear version of how the farm came to be. Then there’s how ancestrally it came to be, how becoming closer and closer to land and being in the right relationship to land has been a very healing and transformative journey for me and also for my family and folks in my extended community. I had been wanting to take my many years of market gardening experience and draw from my Blackfeet, Cherokee and Gros Ventre heritage to integrate indigenous foods and indigenous food practices and land practices into market gardening, because I believe that meeting people’s basic needs is just as much an indigenous principal as being in the right relationship with the land.
Q: What do you grow there and why?
A: We grow mixed organic veggies and we grow food that folks want to eat…We are growing some native foods, we have part of the farm that’s called the Otaapohkat plot, in Blackfeet that means to bring gifts of food. It’s a small part of the farm, but all that food is donated or given to the community.
I like to grow food that my grandma liked to eat, and my grandma loved to eat salad and she loved to eat sweet corn and she loved to eat sweet peas, she loved to eat all these foods that are fresh from the garden. I want us to be inviting folks in as much as we can. If my grandma liked to eat it, a lot of folks are going to like to eat it.
Q: Is your market entirely CSA sales?
A: Our CSA is now officially full at 50 members. Anne, who is our mentor, our goddess—we wouldn’t be able to do any of this without her support—grandmothered us in to her Skagit Valley Co-op account, so we also sell to the Skagit Valley Co-op. We have a contract with the Community Action of Skagit Valley food bank, and we are just starting this—I think we’re going to call it Feed the People fund, where folks can pay in and we can deliver food to the Darrington Food Bank, to NASU (Native American Student Union) students who are struggling in Bellingham. Hopefully we also have the start of a connection with our local tribal nation for their elders food program.
Q: Tell me about the Washington Young Farmers Coalition.
A: I am so very grateful to be part of that amazing community of folks. We’re being invited to the table more and more to represent not only young farmers but also small-scale ecologically minded growers in Washington. There’s a lack of representation of small-scale food growers (in government). Often the folks who are at the decision-making table who are “representing farmers,” I have not heard them speak in my interests. There are a lot of ag folks out there who are not interested in talking about climate change, who are not interested in talking about labor rights issues, who are not interested in talking about racial justice issues in Washington state, and that has very extreme consequences. A lot of people are shut out of that conversation and feel disenfranchised…
One of the things I think often gets missed when we talk about farmers and mental health is, it’s very easy to feel alone. The obstacles can be so overwhelming. One of the things we are most successful at, I would say, is just bringing folks together. We do farmer clubs, we do this annual mixer, just bringing folks together to spend time with each other.
Q: Are there different issues in Eastern Washington?
A: There’s definitely tension between Eastern Washington and Western Washington, and I would say there’s definitely tension between organic and conventional. One of the biggest elephants in the room, I feel in Washington, is our long history of using Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)’s labor in order for our agricultural system to thrive, and that’s been the case ever since Washington state was a thing. It’s very difficult to talk about racial justice issues at a table with all these conflicting interests, and talking about climate change is also a very contentious issue when you have stakeholders from all those groups represented.
Q: How did you decide to make Long Hearing certified organic?
A: I don’t know any other way to be. I’ve never worked on a farm that’s not been certified, that’s the first obvious answer. Then if you get down into the deep layers of it…what it really comes down to is accountability, continuity and rigor. I love that we are accountable to a group of people, that we can be held responsible for the impact that we’re making on the land. It’s an extra layer, beyond just the day to day of farming. I also love being part of the community of certified farmers. (The land) has been certified for 40 years, that’s a huge reason to keep it certified. And I feel organic is where the innovation is.
Q: Do you have favorite foods to grow?
A: I love growing tomatoes, I love eating tomatoes. I think they’re just the most spectacular diva plants. They’re high maintenance, but they’re very delicious and so they deserve the attention and the resources that they require.
Q: What else should people know?
A: Being a part of the food and farming BIPOC community, there is a sense that there is so much more to do, and not just at a food systems level. One of the beautiful things about food, one of the things that attracted me the most to being a food grower and a farmer, is that if you pull on food as a thread, you are quickly going to get to hunger. You are going to quickly get to poverty. You are going to quickly get to inequality and disenfranchisement. It is an incredibly illuminating place to start if you’re looking at systemic change.
To learn more or support the farm visit longhearingfarm.org.

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The rupee hit a record low on Friday as foreign investors continued to dump riskier assets amid rising concerns around a global recession with investors now awaiting the Fed meeting outcome on July 27.
The rupee ended trading at 79.8775 to the dollar just a shade weaker than Thursday's close of 79.8750. Earlier it hit 79.96, touching an all-time low for the fifth consecutive session
The Indian rupee nearing 80 to a US dollar will make imports of items from crude oil to electronic goods, overseas education and foreign travel costlier while raising fears that the inflation situation could worsen.
The primary and immediate impact of a depreciating rupee is on the importers who will have to shell out more for the same quantity and price. However, it is a boon for the exporters as they receive more rupees in exchange for dollars.
The rupee depreciation has wiped away some of the gains that would have accrued to India from international oil and fuel prices dropping to pre-Ukraine war levels.
India is 85 per cent dependent on foreign oil to meet its needs for fuels, such as petrol, diesel and jet fuel.
The rupee, which on Thursday closed at an all-time low of 79.99 to a US dollar, appreciated 7 paise to 79.92 in early trade on Friday.
The basket of Indian imports includes crude oil, coal, plastic material, chemicals, electronic goods, vegetable oil, fertiliser, machinery, gold, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, and iron and steel.
Ajay Sahai, Director General of Fieo, an apex body of exporters, said the rupee touching 80 against the US dollar will push India's import bill and it will make containing inflation a much more difficult task.
"Prices of imported intermediate goods will go up and that will push manufacturing cost of businesses, who would pass that cost on to the consumers, which would push the price of goods.


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Langley Residential School Fairfield Drive Baildon - a Memory of Baildon.
My name is Steve Gill and I lived at the Langley Residential School in Baildon
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mate called John Laycock and a girl called Sandra.
The Staff were mainly nurses and we had a school teacher who taught us music
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We used to have trips out and I clearly remember visiting York and Whitby.
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The tacos were piled high with crispy pork, cilantro and onion. At first, the flavors seemed a bit dull but then I decided that salsa plays such a big roll in the food here - maybe the taco is intended to be eaten with the salsa.
Luckily, this time I grabbed a takeaway container of the red tomato salsa.
When the taco was smothered in the salsa, all of the flavors came together and it tasted wonderful.
Some might have found the pork a little on the dry side, but I found that is was a refreshing change from the usual tacos carnitas that are dripping with fat.
The chips were just as light and crunchy as I remembered them.
The red tomato salsa was a bit hotter than last time but I suppose that is to be expected when the salsa is made fresh daily.
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Washington: It was considered a path-breaking medical feat. However, it has now hit a dead end.
A man who received a heart transplant from a genetically modified pig has died two months after the operation.
David Bennett, 57, had received a transplant on January 7 and passed away on March 8, the University of Maryland Medical System said in a statement.
“His condition began deteriorating several days ago. After it became clear that he would not recover, he was given compassionate palliative care. He was able to communicate with his family during his final hours,” the statement said.
Following surgery, the transplanted heart had performed very well for several weeks without any signs of rejection, the hospital added.
In the time after his surgery, Bennett spent time with family, participated in physical therapy, watched the Super Bowl, and spoke often about wanting to go home to see his dog Lucky.
“He proved to be a brave and noble patient who fought all the way to the end. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family,” said Bartley Griffith, the surgeon who led the procedure.
Bennett came to the hospital in the eastern US state of Maryland in October 2021. He was bedridden and placed on an emergency life support machine. He had been deemed ineligible for human transplant — a decision that is often taken when the recipient has very poor underlying health.
“We have gained invaluable insights learning that the genetically modified pig heart can function well within the human body while the immune system is adequately suppressed,” said Muhammad Mohiuddin, director of the university’s cardiac xenotransplantation program.
“We remain optimistic and plan on continuing our work in future clinical trials.”
While some pig organs and cells, notably its heart valve and skin, have been used in humans before, this was the first time a full porcine heart has been transplanted into a human. The pioneer in this field of transplanting animal organs — called xenotransplantation — is Pakistani-American Dr. Mohammed Mohiuddin, a graduate of Karachi’s Dow Medical College, who with Dr. Griffith set up UMSOM’s Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program and was part of the surgery team.
Doctors had to go in for a porcine heart transplant rather than a conventional one because Bennett’s condition did not allow him to qualify for a human transplant. He had been admitted to the hospital more than six weeks earlier with life-threatening arrhythmia and was connected to a heart-lung bypass machine, called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), to remain alive, the university said.

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Kerala Child Rights panel issues guidelines ahead of school reopening
Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights held a meeting on Monday to discuss ensuring the safety and security of children at schools.
Schools in the State are set to reopen on November 1. The meeting directed local bodies to axe trees posing a threat inside school campuses.
Fitness certificates for school buses should be ensured, it said. The Commission will also recommend the government grant tax waiver to school buses.
"Commission will take action based on grass root level recommendations for the safety of children in schools," said K. Nazir, a member of the Commission, who presided over the meeting.
In his inaugural address at the meeting, Ernakulam District Collector Jafar Malik called for caution in receiving back children to schools, which have been closed for a long time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He called for concerted efforts by various departments in addition to teachers.


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News Sergei Loznitsa: There has been no reflection of horrors of Soviet past
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Published: July 06, 2018| 02:40 PM
The Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa has brought two films to this year’s Karlovy Vary, Victory Day and Donbass. In an interview he discusses the former, a documentary about spectacular annual celebrations of the victory of the Red Army at Berlin’s Treptower Park. He also considers all that has changed, and that has stayed the same, in Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.


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Songs about children playing in the schoolyard, sisters braiding each other's hair at the beach, and parents dancing late into the night mesh together thanks to the music. A wide array of styles--nursery rhymes from Gabon, lullabies from Cape Verde, and rumbas from the Congo--are performed in more than a dozen languages. Luminous artwork and homegrown instruments round off this wonderful celebration of history, language, and culture. Lyrics apShow Less eir original language and in English, along with notes on culture, a world map, and a code for song downloads and print-outs.
Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot—the Latinos featured in this collection come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today! Bold, graphic portraits and beautiful poems present famous and lesser-known Latinos from varied backgrounds who have faced life's challenges in creative ways. -- Provided by publisher
Follows a girl in the 1920s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there has never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all -girl dance band she formed with her sisters
When five year old Gabriella hears talk of Castro and something called revolution in her home in Cuba, she doesn't understand. Then when her parents leave suddenly and she remains with her grandparents, life isn't the same. Soon the day comes when she goes to live with her parents in a new place called the Bronx. It isn't warm like Havana, and there is traffic, not the ocean, outside her window. Their life is different- it snows in the winter and the food at school is hot dogs and macaroni. What will it take for the Bronx to feel like home? ~from publisher
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Saturday, February 09, 2019 12:25 IST
Shraddha Kapoor who is currently juggling between multiple projects is leaving no stone unturned for her upcoming film Saaho alongside Prabhas. The actress who is traveling back and forth to Hyderabad to shoot for the film has impressed Sujeeth, director of upcoming trilingual.
The actress's hard work and dedication have caught the directors attention as the actress is taking all the efforts to do justice to her character from coming well prepared on the sets to learning the new language Shraddha has been on a complete roll on the sets of Saaho.
'Saaho' is Shraddha's first trilingual outing in which the actress will be seen opposite Baahubali star Prabhas.
It is being shot in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil simultaneously at striking locations in, around and outside the country.
On the work front, after the success of Stree Shraddha will be seen essaying varied characters in her upcoming films Saaho, Chhicchore, and Saina next installment of ABCD which are set to be released in 2019.
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All Ireland smoking ban would be huge advancement in health protection
Sinn Féin MEPs Bairbre de Brún (6 Counties) and Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin) have today said that "an All Ireland ban on smoking in the workplace would be a major step towards a truly health conscious society".
Both MEPs made their statement after it emerged that an all-party parliamentary group of British MPs are due to travel to Dublin today, to investigate the success of the smoking ban.
Speaking today Ms de Brún and Ms McDonald said:
"Sinn Féin is calling upon the NIO direct rule Minster Angela Smith to begin a process of dialogue with the relevant bodies including health agencies and local politicians to discuss the implementation of a smoking ban in the workplace.
"The success of the smoking ban in the 26 counties, has led to the growing realisation that such legislation in the 6 counties would be practical and extremely beneficial to the health of all workers. An all Ireland ban on smoking in the workplace would be a major step towards a truly health conscious society.
"A recent study found that 7000 people in the South have given up smoking or attempted too since the introduction of the smoking ban. This provides us with yet more evidence of the benefits of such legislation.
"Sinn Féin has consistently called for an All Ireland approach to the smoking ban. The success of the smoking ban in the 26 counties should provide the catalyst for such an approach in the 6 counties, for the sake of the health and well being of all our citizens." ENDS


A catalytic converter is a exhaust emission control device that converts harmful pollutants and emissions from an internal combustion engine to less harmful ones by catalyzing an active redox reaction. This active reaction is generated through the use of catalysts. The most popular catalytic converters are the liquid catalytic converters. It can also be the dry catalytic converter as well as the gas catalytic converters.
With the exception of small gasoline engines catalytic converters aren’t required in large automobiles. There are catalytic converters that can be used in two ways that can be used in any direction. These types of catalytic converters are installed between the carburetor and the exhaust system. These two-way converters can be installed in both tanks for fuel tanks. They don’t require an external fuel source for operation.
In the US, catalytic converters have become highly required in vehicles. The catalytic converter prevents engine exhaust from becoming contaminated by toxic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. Combining these metals with carbon monoxide is danger to the safety of the public. Because of this threat, catalytic converters are required in all US vehicles.
Catalytic converters are made up of a variety of elements. Some of them are: silicon, oxygen sulfur, iron, manganese, nickel and. These chemicals have the main purpose of catalyzing the reaction between oxygen, hydrogen and other elements in order to reduce the gas compounds to simpler forms. The catalyst that catalyzes the reaction is usually a metal such as platinum or steel, which reacts with the nitrogen oxides created in the auto combustion process. The platinum is actually coated on its surface with a process called electroplating.
There are two advantages to an automaker that has its own Catalytic Converter. The first benefit of having an efficient exhaust system is that the emissions can be drastically reduced depending on the size of the system. This can reduce the costs of the company because the factory standard exhaust system uses heavy amounts of fuel to function. The second benefit is that catalytic converters are thoroughly tested before being installed in a car. Since they pass an array of tests, they can ensure that the exhaust system is operating at its best.
Catalytic converters have gained a lot of attention over the years because they can help clean up emissions from cars. Their popularity is due to the fact that they cut down on harmful gas emissions from vehicles. They clean the air and help to protect the environment. They also do not increase the price of gasoline. They improve efficiency and reduce the amount of fuel consumed.
Because they are crucial to the protection of the environment, catalytic converters should be installed in all countries. They are also required by most manufacturers of vehicles to meet the regulations set by law. A catalytic converter could be a good investment for your family. If you live in a country with no emission standards for vehicles It is essential to make sure that the catalytic convert you are purchasing or intending to purchase has passed all safety inspections.
Catalytic converters are available in two-way and two-step versions. Both can yield similar results. Two catalysts are more efficient than one. Two-step catalytic converters provide stable emissions and last for longer. A two-step catalytic converter is better than a single-cat.
Catalytic converters are composed of different elements. A catalytic converter can contain platinum (III), rhodium(IV) and palladium/VI, rhodium/V), cobalt/IV, and magnesium (III). Catalytic converters are usually constructed of palladium and alloys.
Before they are made available to the public, catalytic converters have to be tested for both their design and performance. During the design test, an external ignition device is attached to the engine in order to simulate the conditions that may be encountered in real-world driving. To simulate the catalytic reaction within the converter, a carbon sample can be placed inside a catalytic convert while design testing is underway. Real-world data are collected to assess the converter’s efficiency, as well as for emissions inspection. A final performance test at an airport close by confirms that the catalytic converters remain within their operational parameters.
Vehicles need catalytic converters to stop harmful emissions such as particulates, hydrocarbons, sulfur oxide, particulates, and particulate. Combining these emissions with exhaust from the vehicle could severely deteriorate the converter’s structure and increase the likelihood of it leaking or exploding. Catalytic converters should be monitored closely. If it is found to be damaged or leaky the converter must be repaired or replaced.
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We never thought we'd say this but we've high-key been missing Kylie Jenner's frequent social media spam.
The reality star went from daily selfies and beauty updates on her apps to literally nothing. Nada. Zero. Zip. Zilch.
And as they say, you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.
But good news fam, the beauty boss just broke her social media silence and we're LIVING for it!
You can check the new prods out riiiiight HERE.
An insider recently told Us Weekly that while the beauty mogul is in hiding, she has been working V. hard on her brand.
"She is working everyday and running her business," the source adds. "She's so busy."
Kylizzle is reportedly due next month so all will be revealed very soon, probz around the same time as the release of Blue Honey!

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'Social distancing is not an issue when working' - M. Brindley
A landscape gardener is frustrated he's unable to work during the circuit breaker.
Government has told Matthew Brindley that as during the previous lockdown, he'll have to stop all work for the 21 days.
Meanwhile, garden centres have remained open but will have to close from Thursday under a tightening of restrictions.
Mr Brindley accepts his work is not essential, but says social distancing is not an issue:


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Mum Betts (Elizabeth Freeman)
Mum Betts (Elizabeth Freeman) was born sometime in 1742 as a slave in Massachusetts. Mum Betts, who later changed her name to Elizabeth Freeman, is known for becoming the first African-American slave to sue her owners and win her freedom. Her win helped end the slave trade in the new Commonwealth Of Massachusetts.
In 1781, Mum Betts was struck by her owners’ wife, Hannah Ashley, during an attempt to protect another slave who could have been her sister. The story goes that the owners wife became angry with the other slave girl and attempted to viciously attack her with an extremely hot kitchen shovel. Mum Bett’s stepped in and took the attack for the young girl. The attack left Mum Betts permanently scarred on her face.
After the attack Mum Betts left the home of her owners and sought out the help of Theodore Sedgwick. Theodore was an abolitionist, an attorney and a future US Senator. Believing that she had rights of her own, both Mum Betts and Sedgwick used her case along with another case similar to her own to launch an attack on the practice of slavery.
The case of Brom and Bett v. Ashley was argued before the court of Common Pleas on August 21, 1781. After one day of deliberation, both Bett and Brom won their cases and were granted their freedom and 30 shillings for damages. Bett and the other plantiff became the first African American slaves to be freed under the Massachusetts constitution of 1780
After the case, John Ashley made several attempts to get Bett to return to their home as a servant for pay, but Bett refused and instead choose to work for Theodore Sedgwick and his family which enabled her to save enough money to build a home for her and her family.
Her case and another involving three black men who were abducted and forced to become slaves in the West Indies helped end the slave trade in Massachusetts. On March 26, 1788, the slave trade was officially abolished making Massachusetts the first state in the Union to abolish the slave trade.
It is also worth mentioning that her great-grandson is W.E.B Dubois.

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Note: Upon her indictment on federal money laundering charges and her arrest February 8, 2022, Inc. dismissed Heather Morgan as a contributing columnist. As is our practice, we do not unpublish editorial content, and rather have added this note for full transparency.
Drones are small, lightweight, can change colors in an instant, and have been used by some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Canadian rapper Drake, rock band Metallica, and worldwide sensation Cirque du Soleil.
And this year, as the music swells and the crowd goes wild, pop icon Céline Dion raises her arm and summons over a hundred micro drones into the air to dance alongside her during her iconic hit "My Heart Will Go On."
This is how millions of fans around the globe have been introduced to Swiss startup Verity's Lucie micro drone.
Technology for designing and creating is nothing new. But as tools like 3D printers, modeling software, and drones become increasingly available to creatives, we're seeing how technology changes our ability to tell complex stories and surprise audiences.
That's exactly what Yves Aucoin was looking for when he went to design her latest world tour. As Dion's lighting designer for over 30 years, he's seen the legendary singer and entertainer through numerous tours and a residency in Las Vegas, producing concepts that allow her to communicate with fans and appeal to audiences worldwide.
Working with Dion for so long has led to some unique challenges: namely, keeping things fresh and unique while designing new concepts for songs that are as old as some of Dion's fans. Yves' focus on how to keep her performance engaging while keeping the attention on what fans are there for -- her music -- led him to explore new technology.
From thousand of gallons of water to 104 twinkling drones
When Yves designed Dion's production for her Las Vegas residency, he included a water feature that would send thousands of gallons spilling around her during her timeless classic "My Heart Will Go On."
Although the water effect in Las Vegas was spectacular, it wasn't possible to bring it on the road (imagine pumping in and draining thousands of gallons of water in venues around the world each night!) So Yves thought creatively: how could he reproduce the look and feel of water on tour?
Yves decided to partner with Swiss-based startup Verity to produce choreography reminiscent of the water. The drones are lit in a spectacular blue and move up and down in a pattern that feels like the coming and going of waves on the beach.
Entertainers and robots: a match made in heaven?
At the end of the song, one drone comes down and nearly lands in Dion's hand before being launched back into the sky. It's a fun moment of suspense as the audience wonders if she'll catch it or if it's just going to dance around her.
Fans have added an additional layer of symbolism to this moment, discussing how it feels like she's sending a message up to husband, producer and collaborator René Angélil, who passed away in 2016.
Regardless of the deeper meaning, this final moment is a perfect example of the creative potential of technology for entertainment. As technology continues to provide fascinating tools like drones to creatives, we'll keep seeing new ways of interacting with them. Drones can be dressed up in costumes just like any other performer -- perhaps we will start seeing them becoming characters in our favorite acts?
What every creative and entrepreneur can learn from production designer, Yves Aucoin
Yves explains how he's "made a lot of money making mistakes," and it hasn't kept him from trying new things. His advice to get on the road, work hard (he cites working eighty to hundred hour weeks), and not being afraid of messing up.
He says he "tries to be a translator" for Dion's creative concepts, producing multiple designers that fit her creative requirements and allowing her vision to guide the production.
In the end, the drones are only a two minute moment in a two-hour-long show, but they're a big part of what keeps fans talking long after the night is over.


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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena is expecting a tricky test against TS Galaxy in the upcoming Carling Knockout Cup.
The Brazilians are undefeated in the DStv Premiership this season with eight wins from eight.
They also made it to the final of the MTN8 where they were beaten by Orlando Pirates.
Galaxy have won just two of their league games this term, but were just one of two teams to beat the Brazilians last term, in a first round fixture they won 1-0.
But while the league is Galaxy’s sole focus, Mokwena’s side are fighting on a number of fronts, including the CAF Champions League, which is stretching the club’s capabilities.
Ahead of the upcoming cup clash, the Brazilians boss said in the Citizen: “We have to make sure every team we line up is the strongest and the best that we can put out on the pitch.
“We reached the final (of the MTN8) with so many injuries and that’s because we have depth in the team. Compliments must go to the club for the investment in the transfer window to put together such a strong squad.
“They (Galaxy) are a good team, well coached and have some very good players. The good thing is that they will host us at a good stadium with a good pitch and I think it’s probably one of the best fields in the PSL.”


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Health and Blood Sugar Benefits of Farro
This ancient grain is beginning to gain traction for its health benefits and ability to adapt to different recipes without a negative effect to blood sugar, like many other grains.
Farro is an ideal complex carbohydrate choice that is also delicious. A perfect carbohydrate alternative for diabetics because of its high complex carbohydrate content with fiber, a protein source and low-glycemic index.
The fiber helps in controlling carbohydrate digestion and absorption, doesn't cause blood sugar to spike after eating.
Farro is a great choice if you're trying to manage or prevent type 2 diabetes. as it increases insulin sensitivity and can improve blood sugar levels after eating.
Here is Farro's 6 surprising health benefits:
1) High in Fiber
2) Improves Immunity and Heart Health
3) Good Source of Protein
4) High in B Vitamins
5) Good Source of Antioxidants
6) Provides Iron, Magnesium and Zinc (all are common mineral deficiencies)
* Read Dr. Axe's post with more details about the history of Farro and its many benefits, soon you'll want to bring it into your kitchen!
Try this delicious recipe to see how Farro can easily be added into your diet and blood sugar management plan.
Farro Salad with Tomatoes & Herbs Recipe
Total: 55 min Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
3 cups water or organic beef/chicken Bone Broth
1 cup farro
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1-pound tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 sweet onion (recommended: Walla Walla) chopped
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Combine the water or bone broth and Farro in a medium saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the Farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well, and then transfer to a large bowl to cool.
Add the tomatoes, onion, chives, and parsley to the Farro, and toss to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.
The salad can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.
I prepare Farro Salad using organic bone broth, this gut healing source of vitamins, collagen, phyto-nutrients and protein is the perfect substitute for water if you're not following a vegan diet.
ENJOY, and please share how much you love it!
Adding Farro Salad with a meal with other vegetables, lean protein and a healthy fat, provides a delicious bonus to help keep your blood sugar and energy in balance!

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In most organizations, HR professionals and reporting managers and supervisors have no idea about the application of behavioral economics in their work. But that is not something to worry about as it can be rectified by making these professionals aware.
All organizations are keen to reduce their costs and time and maximize their profits. However, to accomplish this, organizations need to analyze data and perform market research. It is in these fields that behavioral economics can be a boon for companies. There are several areas of application of behavioral economics that companies can benefit from. Some of these are as follows:
There is a lot of hype about big data, but most organizations realize after taking a few faltering steps that big data may not be as helpful as they believe. Analysis of small data offers more precise and accurate insights. Also, it is much cheaper as well as quicker to analyze small data.
Behavioral economists use tools known as conceptual models. These tools allow companies to reduce costs and time spent analyzing big data as they help find the correct variables that formulate small data. This data segregation occurs quickly and accurately, and companies can easily identify their target consumers and separate them into groups based on their needs.
To separate consumers based on needs requires an understanding of human psychology. Behavioral economists analyze definitive characteristics of target consumers and look at factors like income, gender, education, age, brand loyalty, and usage rate. This helps them understand the buying behavior of consumers.
Presently, organizations analyze just the pre-purchase behavior of their target group. However, suppose they want to ensure brand loyalty and goodwill for the brand. In that case, they should utilize behavioral economics also to analyze consumers after they make their purchase and what motivates them to buy the products.
While the nudge theory is a hotly debated topic among psychologists and economists, it states that gently nudging consumers can alter their behavior, and this behavior change can be predicted.
Behavioral economists often use the nudge theory to understand social norms among consumers. People are influenced by how other members of their social groups think and act. That, in turn, affects their economic decisions. In other words, people do things and act based on what other people believe is right.
This herd mentality and instincts can often dictate the buying habits of consumers. That is why many products become highly sought-after even if many people do not intend to use them.
Behavioral economics allows organizations to understand the concept of social norms and how it affects their target consumers. Then, based on the insights, organizations can create perceptions about their products so that consumers believe buying them is correct. And, when herd instincts set it, the sale of the products will skyrocket.
Behavioral economists often conduct research on decision-making but in theory. Since the insights gleaned cannot be validated through external means, they are often used for academic purposes. However, now that has changed.
Using behavioral economics, organizations can research the real world. While it will be time-consuming and more expensive, it will provide accurate insights into economic decisions and buying.
When companies understand what motivates consumers to buy one product over another, they can take measures to meet those expectations. That way, they will leave their competition behind and improve their sales and performance.
Behavioral economics’s potential is immense and does not have to be a lab-based study or research. Behavioral economics can be used in the real world, and it can help organizations improve their performance, save their resources, and increase sales.


Power controllers are available in conventional or smart variants. Smart controllers are devices that enhance conventional capabilities and designs. These are made to resolve new challenges that may occur within an advanced control system. Continue reading.
SCR power controllers are designed to deliver the energy needed to maintain a steady, stable temperature in a heater.With these devices, the firing method is an important decision to ensure your system operates properly for years to come. This article examines the differences between zero cross and phase-angle firing.
As computational technology has advanced, the role of the ever-dependable Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller has come into question. Processes have advanced and become more demanding, leading to the adoption of emerging solutions. Explore how PID controllers can be the right solution for various situations, while improving processes efficiency.
Two-wire control offers design engineers several thermal process operational benefits, that can improve the efficiency of your thermal process and reduce complexity in your application.
The process of “baking out” a heater can be a costly and, failure to perform this critical step prior to applying full power to a heater could have catastrophic effects if moisture is present. Watlow controllers offer a new feature designed to ensure that your heaters are ready when you need them.
Ohm’s Law has been a crucial feature of our electrical resistance understanding since 1827. We examine what this law describes and how it can help you improve the efficiency of your thermal system using power and temperature controllers.
Explore the newest model types available from Watlow and see how a robust SCR controller can keep your heating systems at the forefront of your industry.
The power controller is a discrete output device that regulates your system with guidance from the temperature controller. There are three common power controllers: electromechanical relays, solid-state relays and silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs). Click to continue reading.


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Seriously, how good is this rooibos? I still can’t believe I even like a red rooibos.
I’ve been going through a bunch of my teas and trying them with this soy creamer I bought the other week, and this one tastes so unbelievably amazing with it. Like a coconut spice cake. It makes me want to come up with a cake equivalent recipe, peppercorns and all.


The Simon Lab chooses problems at the interface of condensed matter, quantum optics, and quantum information. Our science is enabled by technological innovation, particularly in Hamiltonian engineering, control, and electronics, allowing us to explore open questions in topological physics, photonic materials, and strong correlations.
For a broad overview of the science, here are a few talks given by Jon: Harvard ITAMP, KITP Topological Quantum Materials , Simons Center for Geometry and Physics , KITP Few-Body Physics, Manybody Cavity QED
Alexander Anferov, Aziza Suleymanzade, Andrew Oriani, Jonathan Simon and David Schuster, "Millimeter-Wave Four-Wave Mixing via Kinetic Inductance for Quantum Devices" arXiv:1909.01487
Logan W Clark, Nathan Schine, Claire Baum, Ningyuan Jia and Jonathan Simon, "Observation of Laughlin states made of light" arXiv:1907.05872
Logan W Clark, Ningyuan Jia, Nathan Schine, Claire Baum, Alexandros Georgakopoulos, Jonathan Simon, "Interacting Floquet Polaritons" Nature 571, 532–536
Tomoki Ozawa, Hannah M Price, Alberto Amo, Nathan Goldman, Mohammad Hafezi, Ling Lu, Mikael Rechtsman, David Schuster, Jonathan Simon, Oded Zilberberg, Iacopo Carusotto, "Topological Photonics" Rev. Mod. Phys. 91, 015006
Ruichao Ma, Brendan Saxberg, Clai Owens, Nelson Leung and Yao Lu, Jonathan Simon and David Schuster, "A Dissipatively Stabilized Mott Insulator of Photons" Nature 566, 51–57


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GuacamoleSubmitted by: SLIMSHANN
Introductiona dip for nacos or vegetables. it is garlicy and lemony and yummy. a dip for nacos or vegetables. it is garlicy and lemony and yummy.
2 1/2 large avocados
3-4 garlic cloves minced
1 TBSP lemon juice or to taste
1 tsp mayonnaise or omit
Serving Size: makes 8 - 1/3 cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLIMSHANN.