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LONDON — Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss will give a press conference later Friday, amid reports of an imminent U-turn on significant parts of her budget delivered three weeks ago.
The decision to call an audience with the press — generally taken in exceptional circumstances — underlines the precariousness of her position little more than a month after she took office.
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng cut short a trip to Washington D.C. for meetings with the IMF as his recently announced plans for major tax cuts came under increasing strain in the face of market turmoil. He arrived home to speculation he was about to be fired.
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Trade Minister Greg Hands tried to play down the significance of Kwarteng’s return Friday morning, telling Sky News: "It's not unusual ... to come back a day early from an international visit."
Kwarteng and Truss are facing enormous political and economic pressure after a disastrous so-called mini-budget unveiled on September 23 included a vast package of unfunded tax cuts, stoking investors’ fears about the long-term sustainability of the government’s debt and spooking the markets.
Truss' government has already backtracked on scrapping the 45 percent tax bracket for highest-income earners, the plan's most symbolic and politically sensitive measure.
Truss "must come up with a credible tax policy and that will involve some retrenchment from the announced position,” a senior government insider told POLITICO's London Playbook.
Kwarteng is due to announce a "medium-term fiscal plan" with full details of how they plan to balance the books on October 31.
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“Bacteria, viruses and parasites cause around two million cases of cancer in the world each year, experts believe,” the Press Association/Guardian reports. According to the news service, “Scientists carried out a statistical analysis of cancer incidence to calculate that around 16 percent of all cancers diagnosed in 2008 were infection-related,” and “[t]he proportion of cancers linked to infection was three times higher in developing countries than in developed ones.”
Non Communicable Disease/Chronic Disease
International Community, U.S. Should Increase Resources, Mandate For Fighting NCDs In Developing World
In this Foreign Affairs essay, Thomas Bollyky, a senior fellow for global health, economics and development at the Council on Foreign Relations, examines the increase of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the developing world, writing, “When most people in developed countries think of the biggest health challenges confronting the developing world, they envision a small boy in a rural, dusty village beset by an exotic parasite or bacterial blight,” but “NCDs in developing countries are occurring more rapidly, arising in younger people, and leading to far worse health outcomes than ever seen in developed countries.” He notes, “According to the World Economic Forum’s 2010 Global Risks report, these diseases pose a greater threat to global economic development than fiscal crises, natural disasters, corruption, or infectious disease.”
Reuters examines cancer in Africa, writing, “Most of Africa’s around 2,000 languages have no word for cancer. The common perception in both developing and developed countries is that it’s a disease of the wealthy world, where high-fat, processed-food diets, alcohol, smoking and sedentary lifestyles fuel tumor growth.” However, according to the news service, sub-Saharan Africa will see an estimated one million new cancer cases this year — “a number predicted to double to two million a year in the next decade,” and, “[b]y 2030, according to predictions from the [WHO], 70 percent of the world’s cancer burden will be in poor countries.”
In the second part of a series of Slate articles highlighting issues being examined by the Copenhagen Consensus Center, Bjorn Lomborg, director of the center, examines the global burden of non-communicable diseases, which “receiv[e] the smallest amount of donor assistance of all health conditions, having lost ground since 1990 relative to infectious diseases,” he writes. “In a research paper released today on chronic disease, Prabhat Jha and a team of researchers argue that chronic diseases already pose a substantial economic burden, and this burden will evolve into a staggering one over the next two decades,” according to Lomborg.
The Centre for Global Non-Communicable Diseases, which “brings together researchers, policy makers, funders and patient advocacy groups worldwide to focus research and expertise on this growing global health challenge,” was launched Wednesday at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, an LSHTM press release states. According to the press release, LSHTM Director Peter Piot “said: ‘The emerging epidemic of non-communicable diseases has potentially catastrophic consequences for global health. However, with co-ordinated intervention, we can successfully prevent and treat these diseases, saving millions of lives worldwide. This is a vital strategic priority, and we are working with our partners to establish this new center as a focus for research that can translate into effective action'” (4/25).
“We commend the 130th session of the WHO Executive Board for adopting a resolution calling for a comprehensive response to the global burden of mental illnesses,” Rebecca Hock of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Mental Health, and colleagues, write in this Lancet opinion piece. “The resolution for mental health, led by India, the U.S., and Switzerland, is the result of a crescendo of political support for addressing mental illnesses and received unanimous support from countries on the WHO Executive Board,” the authors write, noting, “The resolution urges countries to protect and promote the rights of persons with mental disorders and to combat stigma against mental illness.”
Number Of People Worldwide With Dementia Expected To Triple By 2050; Caregivers Need Support, Report Says
The number of people living with dementia is expected to double to 65.7 million by 2030 and more than triple by 2050, with “the [current estimated] cost of treating and caring for those with the condition at $604 billion a year,” according to a report released Wednesday by the WHO and Alzheimer’s Disease International, Agence France-Presse reports (4/11). “Dementia affects people in all countries, with more than half (58 percent) living in low- and middle-income countries,” and “[b]y 2050, this is likely to rise to more than 70 percent,” according to a WHO press release.
The WHO on April 7 celebrated the founding of the organization in 1948 and World Health Day, “by focusing on aging, including a host of events, research and information under the theme, ‘Good health adds life to years,'” CNN reports (4/7). “Contrary to common perceptions, the WHO reports by 2050, 80 percent of the world’s older people will be living in low-and middle-income countries — not in the wealthier nations,” and “a new analysis shows the key reasons for ill health in older people are from non-communicable diseases,” VOA News writes (Schlein, 4/7).
WHO Drafts Treaty To Fight Illicit Tobacco Trade; WTO Demands Obama Administration Drop Ban On Flavored Cigarettes
“Nations have crafted a draft treaty to fight a booming trade in illicit tobacco products that’s costing governments as much as $50 billion a year in lost tax revenue, officials said Wednesday,” the Associated Press/Washington Post reports. “But there are notable holdouts to the negotiations — the United States, Indonesia and more than a dozen other nations — where the treaty would have no effect,” the news agency writes (4/4). According to the WHO, tobacco-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancers, diabetes, and other illnesses, kill almost six million people annually, Reuters notes. “Formally a protocol to the 2005 Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the world’s first public health pact, the new agreement was reached after nearly five years of negotiations, including a fifth and final round this past week,” the news agency writes (Nebehay, 4/4).
“Health systems, particularly in poorer countries, need to adapt to meet the chronic care needs of older people as the shift to aging populations gathers pace in low- and middle-income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said” Wednesday in a briefing paper to mark World Health Day, observed on Saturday, the Guardian reports. The agency “points out that developing countries will have less time than wealthy nations to adapt to the challenges of an aging population — generally defined as people over 60,” the news service writes, adding, “By 2050, 80 percent of older people will live in low- and middle-income countries.”

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Unos colores fantásticos. Me gusta!
10 Oct 2012 5:17am
Another great capture. Lovely soft tones
10 Oct 2012 5:42am
Beautiful flower. Lot light.
10 Oct 2012 5:47am
Just peachy with a hint of lemon :-)
10 Oct 2012 6:15am
Das ist eine wunderschöne Farbe.
10 Oct 2012 6:22am
wow splendid compo and light 5****
10 Oct 2012 6:27am
Perfect title and the lemon centre is gorgeous as well!
10 Oct 2012 6:43am
I like its color
10 Oct 2012 6:51am
That subtle colouring is something I wish for when I colour photos, amazing how nature
gets it right every time, magnificent photo, Steve.
10 Oct 2012 6:53am
Wonderful work. The shades of the petals produce a great effect.
10 Oct 2012 7:04am
Dans la lumière extra ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
10 Oct 2012 8:07am
very nice range of tones !!
10 Oct 2012 8:30am
Tout en douceur et en finesse, quelle kmacro sueprbe.
10 Oct 2012 9:01am
jolie ce jaune au creux
10 Oct 2012 10:08am
A beauty !! Superb photo !
10 Oct 2012 10:15am
Very nice definition in the details. Well done.
10 Oct 2012 10:17am
and very pretty !
10 Oct 2012 11:06am
Such delicate lighting and tonality!!! Refreshing!
10 Oct 2012 11:24am
so beautiful colors & lights!!!
10 Oct 2012 11:43am
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10 Oct 2012 12:53pm
your dahlia photos really make my day ... or rather all the winter months, till i have some in my garden again next summer ... ;-))
10 Oct 2012 2:06pm
nice light was itin a garden the light seems artificial lighting but it is gorgeous !
10 Oct 2012 2:17pm
@Nicole: Just sunlight.
Another beautiful specimen! I love the varying colors in this dahlia from peach to white to yellow! Your vignetting adds a nice finishing touch.
10 Oct 2012 2:36pm
Impressive mild color and positioning of the flower in the frame. Very well done.
10 Oct 2012 2:55pm
10 Oct 2012 4:17pm
So delicate and lovely! Perfect picture !
10 Oct 2012 4:21pm
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10 Oct 2012 4:34pm
Another marvelous capture of color and texture
10 Oct 2012 4:59pm
Very lovely petals, and an exquisite palette as well.
10 Oct 2012 6:10pm
This one seems to glow with an inner light! A stunning capture Steve! ;-)
10 Oct 2012 6:51pm
10 Oct 2012 10:02pm
Wonderful flower with beautiful tones and great lighting !!! Amazing shot and excellent sharpness ..
10 Oct 2012 10:13pm
Gorgeous colors. Congratulations !
10 Oct 2012 10:45pm
10 Oct 2012 11:50pm
Flowers... Nature's gems..
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11 Oct 2012 2:36am
very nice photo
11 Oct 2012 4:36am
Beautifully formed and with far more color(s) in a careful image like this that we tend to see just looking. Very smooth.
11 Oct 2012 6:42am
Nice shot . . .
11 Oct 2012 8:25am
So beautiful. Gorgeous colours and great lighting. Great shot. Love it. :)
11 Oct 2012 8:39am
you're on a roll with these beautiful flower shots! another winner, nice work! :)
11 Oct 2012 1:33pm
So many skirts it wears, so smoothly they flow around that core that opens little by little! You have to love those flowers to be able to show them in such a way....
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“I think we’re always going to make new music”: John 5 says Nikki Sixx is “pumping out amazing lyrics and great music” for Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 has spoken about new material from the band, noting in particular how bassist Nikki Sixx has been “pumping out amazing lyrics and great music”.
READ MORE: Tony Iommi confirms he’s writing new music and he’s “very happy with it”
In a new interview with Illinois Entertainer, John 5 confirmed that a new album with the Crüe is currently in the works, with the writing and recording process already underway.
“Just the other day, Nikki called me and he was playing guitar over the phone and he’ll play a riff, and he’ll sing this melody, and it sounded like it could be something off of [Mötley Crüe’s debut album] Too Fast For Love,” he said.
“It’s just natural for him to write these songs that I have loved and lots of other people have loved. I think we’re always going to make new music, because, man, this guy is pumping out amazing lyrics and great music.”
“When we all get together, it’s pretty magical,” John 5 added.
Aside from fresh Mötley Crüe material, the guitarist also teased that he’s “going to be probably putting out another song in a few months”.
“I have been on this finger-picking bluegrass banjo-style kick lately,” he explained. “I’ve been listening to a lot of that because I’m writing a song right now like that.”
“I have such a love for my new guitar that I said I’m going to write a song about my new guitar and everything it can do and what it sounds like and all that stuff. It’s just such a monster,” the rocker continued. “I wanted to create a song just for the guitar. I’m always writing new music and I’m going to be probably putting out another song in a few months”.
Also in the interview, John 5 opens up about being asked to fill in the shoes of the Crüe’s former guitarist, Mick Mars, in 2022, saying: “I first got the call near the last show of the Freaks on Parade tour when I was with Rob Zombie. Mötley was still touring, so I got a call saying ‘Hey, Mick’s gonna retire. Is this something you’d be interested in?’ And I was like ‘Yeah, I would love to.’”
“I’ve worked with Nikki on a bunch of other collaborations in the past, and I’ve working with Tommy [Lee] in the past, too. So, I’ve always been kind of in the family.”
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Bhumi Amla a.k.a. Phyllanthus Niruri is a medicinal plant from the Phyllanthaceae family. It belongs to the genus Phyllanthus which means ‘leaf and flower’ because its flower can be associated with the leaf. It is mostly found in coastal areas and grows around 50-70 cm in height. The bark of the plant is green and smooth and it has tiny leaves with yellow flowers. The fruit of this plant is like a small capsule.
Bhumi Amla grows quite well on a variety of soils like clay, loamy soils etc. It can even handle temporary water logging. This green herb can be sufficiently found in the rainy season.
This plant is known for its medicinal qualities and has been studied by researchers over the years. Some common names of bhumi amla are stone breaker, seed-under-leaf and gale of the wind. In Sanskrit, it is popularly known as Tamalaki, Bhauphala and Bhudhatri.
Almost all parts of this plant can be used for preparing ayurvedic medicines for treating several health issues. Its carminative, analgesic, digestive, hepatoprotective and nephroprotective properties make it a unique herb. In the Unani system of medicine, the roots of this plant are used for curing liver issues, wounds and skin problems.
Its nutritional value is quite good due to the presence of bio flavonoids, lignans, alkaloids and various enzymes. It has been used in many parts of India for treating jaundice, intestinal infections etc.
Benefits of Bhumi Amla
Cure for Hepatitis: Hepatitis B is a fatal disease that has affected people in India. Use of bhumi amla can help in reducing the effects of Hepadna virus which is the root cause of Hepatitis B.
Remedy for Gall Stones and Urinary infections: Stones in gall bladder and kidney are a real problem among people of all ages, especially in India. Calcium oxalate deposition results in the formation of such kidney stones. Bhumi Amla prevents the formation of stones. It has diuretic properties that help in breaking down stones and facilitate easy removal through urine.
Anti-Malarial Action: Malaria is another common issue caused by mosquito bites. Its symptoms are very difficult to tolerate but bhumi amla has a natural anti-plasmodial action that helps in treating malaria.
Relieves Pain: The extract of this herb has amazing healing properties along with a pain-relieving effect. It is anti-inflammatory in nature and helps in healing painful wounds.
Prevents Viral Infections: This wonderful herb works really well in bringing down the effects of viral infections in the human body. Thus, it is useful in treating cough, cold and sore throat.
Helps in Treating Jaundice: In Ayurveda, bhumi-amla has been used for treating jaundice since ages. The plant juice was given to patients for stabilising the condition of a patient suffering from jaundice. In the modern age, Ayurvedic medicines and supplements with extracts of bhumi amla help a lot in treating jaundice. It has hepatoprotective properties that can largely affect the liver.
- Anti-Cancerous: Studies suggest that bhumi amla has anti-cancer properties. It is also effective in curbing carcinogen cells.


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Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, celebrated with family gatherings, feasts, and expressions of gratitude. However, its history is far more complex and fascinating than the annual tradition of turkey and pumpkin pie. In this article, we will journey through the centuries to explore the origins and evolution of Thanksgiving, from its humble beginnings with the Pilgrims to its modern-day celebrations.
The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
The story of Thanksgiving can be traced back to 1620 when a group of English Pilgrims set sail on the Mayflower to escape religious persecution and establish a new colony in the New World. After a grueling voyage, they arrived at Plymouth Rock, in present-day Massachusetts, in late November.
The Pilgrims faced harsh conditions and struggled to survive in their new home. However, they received crucial assistance from the Wampanoag people, native to the region, who taught them essential skills like farming and hunting. In the fall of 1621, after a successful harvest, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag came together for a three-day feast to give thanks for their bountiful harvest and newfound friendship. This gathering is often considered the first Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving celebrations were not an annual event in the early colonial days. Instead, they occurred sporadically and varied in duration. It wasn’t until the 18th century that Thanksgiving became a more regular occurrence in the American colonies. In 1777, the Continental Congress proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving, acknowledging the victory over the British at Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War.
The tradition of Thanksgiving continued to evolve over the years. In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday, to be celebrated on the last Thursday in November. He saw it as an opportunity to promote unity during a tumultuous time in the nation’s history.
In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially changed Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday in November, where it remains today. This alteration aimed to extend the holiday shopping season to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression.
Modern Thanksgiving celebrations have come to represent a mix of traditions. Families gather for elaborate meals, often featuring roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Parades and football games are a staple of the day, with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City being one of the most famous.
Thanksgiving is a holiday with deep historical roots, from the humble beginnings of the Pilgrims to its modern manifestation as a day of gratitude and celebration. It has evolved over the centuries, influenced by historical events and cultural shifts, yet its core message of thankfulness endures. As we gather with loved ones each year to share a meal and express gratitude, we continue a tradition that has been passed down through generations, reminding us of the importance of coming together and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives.

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For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.2 Corinthians 5:21
His Perfect Love
God’s love for us reaches to the heavens. John 3:16 reminds us that God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son up for those who believe. They will not perish, but instead of everlasting life. This verse also tells us that by making Christ sin, He made us right with Him through His Son.
Bask in His love! Know that He sacrificed His Son for your love. Are you living in the past with your past sins? Know that Christ died for every sin you have already committed and for every sin you will commit. You do not have to live in the shame of those sins, but the freedom of His love.
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May I learn to live in the freedom of your love and not feel oppressed by my sin anymore. You came to set me free. Amen.

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ALPENA, Mich. — At Tuesday’s Alpena City Council meeting items discussed were the auditors presentation on the financial report, modifications at the Evergreen Cemetery, and the flashing light on Second and Miller Street.
An auditors presentation was given on the annual financial report. According to Mayor Matt Waligora, the city has been in good standing for approximately 29 years. They have been awarded a certificate of excellence for reporting which Waligora said is great news for the city of Alpena. Waligora added that they are stewards of the taxpayers funds and the good report builds their trust with the community.
Also discussed were the modifications made to the Evergreen Cemetery. They are now accepting different materials onto headstones such as some metals, stainless steel or bronze. The cemetery is also allowing some motorcycles and skateboards to come on the grounds as they are now seen as transportation.
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Uh-oh. One school teacher just gave the game away about the real origin story of CRT. Spoiler alert — critics were right all along!
CRT is short for Critical Race Theory, a pedagogical paradigm drawn from ‘Critical Theory’ that first took root in law schools like Harvard. One of the key features is that instead of seeing society as a single entity brought together by (for example) shared law, land, and language, society can be better understood as competing groups locked in an endless battle of oppressed and oppressor — those competing groups are primarily divided by race.
By believing and teaching such a paradigm, any understanding of a Western nation as ‘one people’ is directly undermined by presentation of us-and-them paradigms as uncontested fact.
The fact that this philosophy and pedagogy is gaining traction among teachers goes a long way to explaining the sudden sharp rise in identitarian divisions in society.
If the endless struggle of us-and-them sounds familiar, it should. It precisely mirrors the root of Marxist revolutionary doctrines encouraging the ‘oppressed’ working class to rise up against their masters.
Critics on the right have long maintained that this parallel is not merely cosmetic. In fact, CRT is just a repackaging of Marxist class theory, swapping out aggrieved racial groups in place of an aggrieved social underclass. In other important respects — including blame, envy, vicimhood cycles, and the corrosion of our social fabric — it remains the same.
When seen in this light, the media’s endless framing of every issue in terms of race, white supremacy, or some other kind of ‘social injustice’, makes so much more sense. One group HAS to be perpetually guilty as an oppressor for their philosophy to work… and the narrative must never be permitted to undermine that philosophy.
Teachers and defenders of CRT-based race theories have either denied that CRT has any role in schools, or they conflate it with Critical Theory, or — in those instances where they cannot deny the heavy-handed racialized curriculum — they deny any connection to the Marxist/socialist worldview.
Until now. A court case in Canada was forced to admit what many of us already knew.
Anthony Jeethan, a teacher who serves as one of the judges on the Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), admitted that Critical Theory – which is related to Critical Race Theory, a controversial new program being taught in Canadian schools – is derived from the teachings of Karl Marx, the founder of communism.
“Marx informs critical theory,” explained Jeethan during an OCT hearing in which he’d been asked to recuse himself as a judge due to a reasonable apprehension of bias against a Christian defendant, the Toronto Catholic School Board Trustee, Mike Del Grande.
Part of the reason why Jeethan had been asked to recuse is that his writing cited The Communist Manifesto, the book co-authored by Karl Marx, an atheist who sought not only to abolish capitalism from the face of the earth, but also religion. Marx famously wrote that “Religion…. is the opium of the people”.
Why was Jeethan’s admission significant?
Firstly, none of the school boards incorporating Critical Race Theory (CRT) language into school curriculum admit to its Marxist origins or its communistic goal of igniting class warfare. They never even mention to parents that these teachings are derived from the writings of communism’s founder, Karl Marx.
In fact, the promoters of CRT normally deny and obfuscate about its Marxist connections whenever the point is raised. For instance, Joshua Sealy-Harrington, a professor and CRT scholar at Toronto’s Ryerson University mockingly dismissed the idea that CRT is a ploy to advance communism, telling the National Post: “Basic psychology will tell you that children learn about race at a young age.… This isn’t some Marxist conspiracy theory. This is literally just true.” — LifeSite News
It’s nice to see someone admit that they really ARE pushing a Marxist worldview in our public schools.
Now that we’ve established what we’re arguing over, this isn’t merely a question of treating people of different ethnicities in a ‘tolerant’ manner, we can have an honest conversation about whether this kind of propaganda has any place in our schools.
If the schools insist on teaching it anyway? It’s up to the parents to protect their kids by looking for other ways of delivering their children an education.
Cross-posted with Clash Daily
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Liam Boyce admits he has quickly settled into life at new club Hearts after being reunited with his pet Labrador Theo.
The Northern Ireland international has been let off the leash at Hearts, scoring two goals in two games for the Jambos.
The 28-year-old striker made a £150,000 switch from Burton Albion 11 days ago.
Boyce scored the winner in a big 2-1 victory over Rangers the day after being unveiled, and was also on target in last weekend’s six-goal stalemate at St Johnstone.
Hearts have scraped themselves off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership table, and Boyce is hoping he can continue his scoring form.
“I’ve settled in quicker than I thought. Moving the dog up has been a bit of a challenge but the club have sorted me out," he said.
“My whole family got moved up on Tuesday so that’s probably the most important thing. I feel like I’m at home again. It’s been brilliant.
“Rangers was massive last week and I wasn’t expecting to play. But the manager started me and thankfully I got the winner in a big game. That gave us a bit of momentum.
“In the second game we were really good in the first half but a bit shaky the first 25 minutes of the second half.
“It showed good character to come back at the end even though we started that well, had that wobble then got something out of the game.”
Club matters are tonight’s focus although Boyce hopes his country will be keeping a close eye on him.
Stoke boss Michael O’Neill will still be in charge of Northern Ireland for next month’s Euro 2020 play-off against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
And O’Neill was on hand to help the striker, capped 21 times, settle in his new city with dinner.
Boyce said: “Coming here, I have been scoring and Michael is from Edinburgh so he’ll be watching a couple of matches.
"If anything, it’s an even better opportunity because I can show him what I can do.”


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Keillor, host of A Prairie Home Companion, will be the featured speaker at the 2013 Olmsted County Democratic Dinner on Monday, Sept. 30 in Rochester at the Kahler Grand Hotel. In an invitation posted on YouTube, a man's voice states, "As members of the DFL in Olmsted County, we've got a lot to be proud of. Now it's time to protect our hard work." As he speaks, a series of legislative initiatives appear on the screen, including the Marriage Equality Act, the Minnesota Dream Act, new health care exchange and property tax relief.
Tickets for the dinner costs $85 per person and $150 per person for individuals wanting to attend a special one-hour reception with Keillor.
Last fall, Keillor headlined a fundraiser for the Fillmore County Democrats. During that event, he went after Republicans in the Minnesota House for backing two constitutional amendments — one to ban gay marriage and one to require voters show photo ID before casting a ballot.
"We have a bunch of beady-eyed ideologues wasting the time of our Legislature to put useless things on the ballot," he said.
The event drew 270 Democrats who paid $20 a piece to get in. Even with the fundraising boost, Keillor's visit was not enough to help Democrats regain control of local legislative seats. Senate candidate Jack Krage, of Winona, failed in his attempt to unseat freshman Sen. Jeremy Miller, R-Winona. Former state Rep. Ken Tschumper, of La Crescent, lost to Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston. Tschumper pulled off an upset in 2006, narrowly defeating the veteran lawmaker. Davids won back the seat in 2008.

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Posted March 13, 2013:
The Lake Louise Ski Area is thrilled to announce Mascot Day. On Friday March 22, popular NFL Mascots will join us as we unveil our brand new Grizzly Bear mascot, who will be the official Lake Louise Ski Area ambassador for years to come.
The NFL mascots participating in the action include Freddie Falcon of the Atlanta Falcons, Sir Purr of the Carolina Panthers, K.C. Wolf of the Kansas City Chiefs, TORO of the Houston Texans, SWOOP of the Philadelphia Eagles, Rampage of the St. Louis Rams, Sourdough Sam of the San Francisco 49ers, T-Rac of the Tennessee Titans and Staley of the Chicago Bears.
“Kids and adults of all ages can look forward to cheering on the mascots in a dual slalom at 3 p.m., followed by a Sunny Tube Park showdown. After, meet the mascots and get autographs and photos with them on the deck of the Kokanee Kabin.” says Mike Moynihan, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager. “The NFL has grown into the most popular sport league in North America. We are thrilled the NFL mascots will be competing at The Lake Louise Ski Area; it’s the perfect time to unveil our new mascot.”
Why not make a long weekend of it? The mascots will be having a meet and greet with fans at The Lake Louise Inn on Thursday March 21 between 5 and 6 p.m. The Lake Louise Inn is a picturesque resort hotel nestled in the village of Lake Louise, offering nine different guest room types to fit every style and budget.
Who will emerge victorious on Mascot Day at The Lake Louise Ski Area? We can’t wait to find out. Everyone is invited to this unique, fun and free event.
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Title: Shattered Midnight (The Mirror #1)
Author: Dhonielle Clayton
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Release Date: January 18, 2022
Zora Broussard has arrived in New Orleans with not much more than a bag of clothes, a beautiful voice, and a pair of enchanted red shoes. Running from a tragic accident caused by her magic, Zora wants nothing more than to blend in, as well as to avoid her overbearing aunt and mean-spirited cousins. Music becomes Zora’s only means of escape, yet she wonders if she should give it all up to remove the powers that make her a target, especially as a Black woman in the South.
But when Zora gets the chance to perform in a prominent jazz club, she meets a sweet white pianist named Phillip with magic of his own, including a strange mirror that foretells their future together. Falling into a forbidden love, Zora and Phillip must keep their relationship a secret. And soon the two discover the complicated connection between their respective families, a connection that could lead to catastrophe for them both. In the era of segregation and speakeasies, Zora must change her destiny and fight for the one she loves . . . or risk losing everything.
1928: Zora Broussard has moved to New Orleans to live with her aunt and cousins after causing a tragic accident with her magic in New York. She brought her grandmother’s red slippers to protect her. Her only escape from her family is when she sneaks out to a club to sing, but she has to be careful to follow the rules imposed on her as a Black woman in the South. Zora’s magic comes out through her music, so she has to work to not lose control. She meets Phillip, a white pianist, at the club and everything changes. Phillip has a magic mirror that was passed down through his family, which shows him the future, including a woman lying in a coffin with Zora’s red slippers. Zora is scared of causing another accident with her magic so she makes a deal to get rid of her magic. She must find a bigger solution to her forbidden romance with Phillip so they can be together.
This is the second book in The Mirror series. This series tells the story of a family through generations. The first one was about Zora’s grandparents, who were mentioned many times in this book. I love how it shows how stories and mementos are passed down through a family, with some magic added in too.
There seemed to be a lot of important plot points introduced and continued in this story. The mirror was continued from the first story, but there were some new things that Zora had to deal with in this story. There was a mysterious crow and snake symbol that appeared too. I’m really curious to see where this story goes with the next generation.
Shattered Mirror is a great fairy-tale style story!
Thank you Disney for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What to read next:
Rebel Rose by Emma Theriault
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
Other books in the series:
Have you read Shattered Midnight? What did you think of it?

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Wed, May 03|
Enoch Pratt Library
Book Signing with Stephanie Stein Crease
Time & Location
May 03, 2023, 7:00 PM
Enoch Pratt Library, 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
About the Event
Jazz historian Stephanie Stein Crease will look at the life of the late Baltimore-born jazz drummer Chick Webb (1905-1939). The charismatic bandleader was integral to the birth of the Swing Era and collaborated with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, and Duke Ellington to name just a few. Stephanie Stein Crease will be joined in conversation by Johns Hopkins University English and history professor Lawrence P. Jackson.
Stephanie Stein Crease is the author of biographies of Gil Evans and Duke Ellington. She is the former senior jazz coordinator for the Jazz Arts Program at the Manhattan School of Music.
Lawrence P. Jackson is the author of several books, including Shelter: A Black Tale of Homeland, Baltimore and Chester B. Himes: A Biography. He is an English and history professor at Johns Hopkins University.
- This FREE event will be presented in-person and virtually.
- To attend in person we strongly encourage you to register here.
- Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program.
- Books sales provided by Urban Reads Bookstore.
Virtual Meeting Information


Part of an emergency bill approved in March after the coronavirus outbreak keeps Ohio workers paying income taxes to the municipality in which their employer is located at a time when more jobs are being done from home.
That measure – HB 197 – has been called unconstitutional by the senate bill sponsor and The Buckeye Institute.
SB 352 and HB 754 were introduced earlier this year. But state Sen. Kristina Roegner, R-Hudson, said she doesn’t expect her legislation to be voted before January and plans to re-introduce it in 2021.
“I think big cities would be well advised to start rethinking their budgets now,” Roegner said.
Both Scarrett and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley have said the issue needs to be thoroughly examined.
Passage of SB 352 and HB 754 “would hurriedly and radically change the long-standing municipal income tax collection structure throughout the entire state of Ohio during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the Ohio Municipal League.
Approval of the bills “would create substantial revenue cuts and destabilize the budgets of Ohio’s largest economic centers, jeopardizing the state’s economic competitiveness and stymieing future economic growth,” according to the OML’s resolution.
Meanwhile, “Ohio businesses would suffer the added administrative burden of tracking, reporting and remitting municipal income tax based on employee’s work-from-home locations,” it states.
In Ohio’s largest six cities – including Dayton - repealing the March change will drain up to $306 million annually from local budgets, one statewide group said.
Among other local municipalities, Centerville, Huber Heights, Kettering and Miamisburg all collect millions of dollars annually in local income taxes.


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Are alcoholism and mental illness related?
Part 2 of a 2-part Q&A Series with Dr. Joel Holiner.
In Part 1 of the Alcoholism Q&A Series with Dr. Joel Holiner, a top psychiatrist in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we discussed what are treatments for alcoholism, alcohol abuse, and alcohol addiction. Here, Dr. Holiner outlines the association of alcohol abuse and mental illnesses, along with the hereditary disposition to alcoholism. We invite your questions about mental illness and alcoholism at the end.
Q: Can alcoholism cause mental illness?
A: Patients with alcoholism very often have anxiety and depression, sometimes even psychotic symptoms. It is very hard to know if these other illnesses lead to alcoholism or if the physical and social consequences of alcoholism lead to other psychiatric symptoms. Likely, both dynamics are active in the alcoholic patient. It is very important to treat any other coexisting medical and psychiatric illnesses along with the alcohol for a successful outcome of treatment.
Q: Is alcoholism usually attributed to other mental illness?
A: Sometimes alcoholism can appear to be depression, an anxiety problem, or dementia as a consequence of brain changes and life disruption due to the alcoholism. When the alcoholism is treated, mental clarity and diminution of other psychiatric symptoms are often noted.
Q: Is alcoholism hereditary? If yes, how can you prevent it?
A: Alcoholism does indeed run in families, especially in males. There is a definite genetic component, as well as a social component, in developing alcoholism. It is very important to pick your parents well.
Q: Is alcoholism more common in men or women?
A: Men are clearly more likely to be dependent on or abuse alcohol than are women, nonetheless, I have treated hundreds of alcoholic women in my practice.
Q: Do psychiatrists treat addiction?
A: Psychiatrists absolutely treat addictions of all kinds. They treat alcoholism, as well as other forms of substance abuse. There are even psychiatrists who specialize in treatment addictions, with some psychiatrists even having additional board certification in addiction psychiatry. Board certification specialty in addiction psychiatry is achieved by extra fellowship training, as well as extensive experience in treating chemically dependent patients. These psychiatrists with this extra board certification also have to pass a rigorous addiction psychiatry examination.
Although alcoholism can be passed on from one generation to the next, it is important to know that it can be prevented and treated. You may not be able to pick your parents, but you can take control of your life and your mental health. Please ask your questions about alcoholism and associated mental illnesses below.


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Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge’s law offices in downtown Grand Rapids. Photo via fb.com
The law firm Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge is expanding to the lakeshore.
The Muskegon-based firm Even & Franks, PLLC recently joined Smith Haughey.
Smith Haughey operates offices in Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Traverse City.
Even & Franks’ four attorneys — Kevin Even, Eugene Franks, Kevin Huss and Thomas Andrews, Jr. and their office staff — will “join and operate under the name Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge,” beginning in October, according to a Smith Haughey announcement.
The move will essentially keep Even & Franks, a business and commercial litigation firm, running the same, said Lori Gibson, chief operating officer for Smith Haughey.
“This affiliation is a natural extension for Smith Haughey, giving us better presence in the vibrant and growing lakeshore communities,” Gibson said. “We really are viewing this as a great way to grow both practices.”
Although there are no plans to hire in the immediate future, Gibson said, Smith Haughey is looking to grow that office.
“They’re bringing all their clients in that work with them,” Gibson said. “We bought their furniture, their fixtures, and we’re going to assume their leases for equipment.
“They’re moving from their computer system on to ours, but we’re trying to keep it as seamless as possible,” added Gibson. “We have our own method of compensation, and they’ll be brought under our benefit plans, which really aren’t that different from theirs.”
Founded in 1994
Even & Franks has served the lakeshore area since 1994 and is located at 900 Third St., Suite 204.
Together, the office boasts a total of 90 years of combined experienced in business law, trusts, probate and estate planning, real estate and taxation.
“There is a real synergy between our firms in terms of our practices, our clients and our cultures, and this new and exciting relationship will enable us to grow and better serve our clients through expanded geographic coverage and resources,” Gibson said.


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Nintendo just took to its official Twitter account to announce a new blockbuster eShop sale. We are now tracking up to 60% off a range of digital games, software bundles, and DLC with deals starting from $3.50 on the eShop. Featuring blockbuster titles, including one of 2020’s best releases in Hades, this is a great time to stack up your Switch library for the weekend and beyond. YOu’ll find the rest of today’s game deals right here and all of your top picks from the Blockbuster sale below.
Nintendo eShop blockbuster sale:
- Hades $17.50 (Reg. $25)
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 $20 (Reg. $40)
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps $19.50 (Reg. $30)
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle $15 (Reg. $60)
- GRIS $7 (Reg. $17)
- Spiritfarer $15 (Reg. $30)
- Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon $5 (Reg. $10)
- Overcooked! 2 $8.50 (Reg. $25)
- Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove $30 (Reg. $40)
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 $30 (Reg. $40)
- This War of Mine: Complete $3.50 (Reg. $40)
- And even more…
Here’s all of today’s best physical Switch deals including Zelda Skyward Sword HD, but you’ll also want to visit our recent feature on the new Bluetooth audio features for Switch consoles. The latest details on Metroid Dread can be found right here alongside a nice pre-order discount ahead of next month’s release.
More on Hades:
As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt. The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.
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Change in climate is mainly attributed to the unabated increase in greenhouse gases, including fluorinated gases, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, which bring changes in rain pattern, temperature, and negative effects on water and land resources, floods, and droughts.
- Why climate change is affecting agriculture in Pakistan?
Climate change is considered to be a global phenomenon; however, its impacts are more widely felt in the developing countries, due to their greater vulnerabilities and lesser ability to mitigate the effects of climate change. Because most developing nations—including Pakistan—are agriculture-based economies, their agricultural sector is affected the most due to direct exposure to nature.
Therefore, the major impact of climate change is on agricultural production due to changes in rain pattern, temperature, floods, droughts, and negative effects on water and land resources. In the developing states (such as Asia and Africa), the latest work has progressively considered the impacts of climate change on agricultural production.
- Food security and water availability
Food security and water availability are highly vulnerable to the rapidly changing climate. During the summer season, most of the climate models expected that rainfall will increase. The Himalayan glaciers (75%) are melting, and will disappear by 2035. The reduction or escalation in the intensity may result in droughts and floods, respectively.
- Climate change and food production limitations
Climate change will affect crop productivity, and can thus cause food security problems. It has been expected that global warming will increase yields due to “fertilizer effect”, but will influence poor farmers negatively. For example, countries closer to the equator will have reduced production due to global warming.
African countries will experience extreme droughts and a further shortage of food. If climate change affects the productivity of the agriculture sector in the lower-income countries of Asia or Africa, a large number of people will be at risk, and the problem of food insecurity will increase.
Climate change is the main driver of food security in the developing world, because it affects the productivity of the agriculture sector, its stability, and other components of the food system, including storage, access, and utilization.
- Climate change distribution to different regions of world
Generally, climate change has minor effects on global food production, but these effects are unevenly distributed geographically. Most of the losses are suffered in lower-income countries, such as those in arid and sub-humid South Asia and Africa. These regions are engaged in subsistence agriculture, and are not technically sound or financially strong enough to abate the negative impacts of climate change. Moreover, they have almost no potential for adaptation.
This adversely affects the people in these countries because of their dependence on agriculture for their livelihood. According to estimates of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global number of undernourished people is 795 million. This shows a decline of nearly 200 million over the last 20 years.
Studies reveal that increasing temperature and the changing pattern of rainfall have a substantial Impact on food production. A recent study anticipates that the wheat production of South Asia will decline by 50% by 2050—equal to almost 7% of the global crop production.
The Peterson Institute states that agricultural production in developing countries will further fall between 10% to 25% and global warming will decrease the agricultural capacity of India by 40% if it continues unabated. Hence, climatic change causes serious threats to food security, negative impacts on productivity of different crops, the food supply and the cost of adoption of climatic change is high.
Therefore, food security has remained a prominent policy of Pakistan’s government. Wheat, rice, and maize are the main food crops, and sugar cane is the main cash crop of Pakistan. Therefore, food security policy mainly focuses on the production of these crops.
In light of the above deliberations, this study aims to examine the nexus between climatic change (maximum temperature, minimum temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine) and the yield of major crops including wheat, rice, maize, and sugarcane.

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An increasing amount of research suggests that it is beneficial to work explicitly with emotions in psychotherapy. Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) utilizes interventions that are thought to enhance the evocativeness of emotional processing and facilitate explorations of new meaning. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of such an intervention on therapeutic outcome. The intervention, a two-chair dialogue drawn from emotion-focused therapy, was added to the treatment conditions that consisted of empathically following the clients' emotional processes. The treatment comprised 2 phases. Using a multiple baseline design, 21 self-critical clients (15 women and 6 men) with clinically significant symptoms of depression and/or anxiety first received 5, 7, or 9 sessions of a baseline treatment focused on alliance building, empathic attunement to affect, and therapeutic presence and genuineness. A two-chair dialogue intervention was then added for 5 sessions. The symptoms were measured before each session using Beck's Depression Inventory, Beck's Anxiety Index, and Forms of Self-Criticizing/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale. An analysis using Hierarchical Linear Modelling revealed that the phase with the two-chair dialogue had a larger impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression when compared to the baseline phase. On BDI-II, there was a greater impact on somatic-affective components than cognitive components. Self-criticism was reduced when we used time as a predictor for both phases but not significantly more after introducing the intervention. The results corroborate that the two-chair dialogue intervention is associated with change beyond what is shown when relationship conditions alone are being provided. Implications and limitations are discussed.
Keywords: emotion-focused therapy; multiple baseline design; two-chair dialogue.
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Every time Gwen closed her eyes, she saw him in her nightmares. Now her eyes are open, and hes not going away. Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isnt over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text Youre not safe anywhere now. Her refuge at Stillhouse Lake has become a trap. Gwen leaves her children in the protective custody of a fortified, well-armed neighbor. Now, with the help of Sam Cade, brother of one of Melvins victims, Gwen is going hunting. Shes learned how from one of the sickest killers alive.But what shes up against is beyond anything she feareda sophisticated and savage mind game calculated to destroy her. As trust beyond her small circle of friends begins to vanish, Gwen has only fury and vengeance to believe in as she closes in on her prey. And sure as the night, one of them will die....
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Killman Creek (Stillhouse Lake #2) Reviews
Killman Creek by Rachel Caine is the second book in the Stillhouse Lake series. The first book in the series, Stillhouse Lake, introduced readers to Gwen Proctor who had gone into hiding with her two children after it was found that her husband was a serial killer. The trio had been on the run for several years not only trying to make sure that her husband who had gone to prison wouldn't know of their whereabouts but also the vigilantes that thought Gwen was an accomplice to the killings instead ...more
4.5 Stars—Last year when I read “Stillhouse Lake” I was impressed with Ms. Caine’s writing ability but thought the plot was weak and a little contrived. I decided to read Book 2 in the series —“Killman Creek” — anyway to give the author a second chance. All I can say is ..wow! that was good. “Killman Creek” kept me up reading late into the night with well drawn characters and a brilliant premise in which Gwen, the main character, and her family are being stalked by her prison escapee, serial-kil ...more
I received this copy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the sequel of stillhouse lake and I was excited to see what will happen in this story. Like the previous book, I couldn’t put it down.
The main difference of this book when compared with the previous one is that; this book comprise of all the main character’s point of view (Gwen, Sam, Conner, Lanny) unlike the first book which the story narrates only from Gwen’s point. The story was fast-paced but in a ...more
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This is the second book in the “Stillhouse Lake” series by Rachel Caine. I really enjoyed the first novel. However, it did end with a cliffhanger which normally would have driven me up the wall. Thankfully I had this book ready to go....more
Although this could be read as a stand-alone book, I really think it would be much more enjoyable if you read the first novel too. Having the background of the story and the characters would def
I'm at 4.5, maybe 4.75 stars here, but I'll round up.
After delivering a heart-pounding, stay-up-real-late-to-finish-it thriller with Stillhouse Lake (which was one of the best books I read last year), Rachel Caine returns with Killman Creek , another adrenaline-boosted installment in this series. Once again, she delivers quite a punch!
“For years I clung to a terrible fiction of a marriage—a life in which Melvin Royal controlled every aspect of my reality, and I failed to realize or fear it. G ...more
Another solid installment in the series. I’ll admit I was wary to pick this one up at first; I thought Stillhouse Lake worked well as a stand alone novel and was concerned that the “chasing the bad guy while also on the run” plot would wear thin. However, Killman Creek was everything I wanted it to be (for the most part). Instead of trying to turn this into a twisty mystery, it took the straightforward thriller approach. There are very few surprises here, but that doesn’t do anything to diminish ...more
I'm not going to review this one because of fear of spoilers and I can't talk about this one without spoiling the first one! I loved the first one Stillhouse Lake #1 and not so much this one.
I'm in the minority as most liked this one more!! Perhaps this one was too dark for me or too graphic, but I think it was just predictable and not very believable for me. I do love the character of Gwen and I did like how it ended....no spoilers though!
Calling all those readers who love thrillers, tense drama, family love, and chills down your spine. This was a book that had it all. The action, the motivation, the characters kept pushing themselves forth in your mind until you felt exactly what it was they were feeling and doing. While you may think that this could never happen, just remember too that " A psychopath is born every 47 seconds.” (Kent A. Kiehl)
Gwen was married to a killer, a psychopath, a father to her children,, and a man who ha ...more


State Rep. Dustin Burrows Discusses Property Tax Reform Legislation
State Representative Dustin Burrows is Chairman of the Texas House Ways and Means Committee and is author of HB 2, property tax reform legislation. Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee held its first hearing on HB 2 and heard from well over 100 witnesses who signed up to speak about the legislation.
Burrows sat down with us on Thursday to discuss the timeline and importance of property tax legislation as well as laying out what he believes is the most important piece of the legislation.
Listen to the entire interview with State Representative Dustin Burrows above.


Business Video Roundup: Compete with Big Companies, Overcome Fear & Retirement Plans
How can a small business compete with big companies? This week Gary Vaynerchuk tackles that question, among others, in our latest business video roundup. We’ve also got Marie Forleo and Shark Tank‘s Daymond John dropping business advice, Brian Tracy on overcoming fear of rejection, and Entrepreneur magazine on employee retirement plans. Plus, Entrepreneur‘s Andrea Huspeni leads an hour-long discussion about what might be holding your business back from success.
Gary Vaynerchuk: Doing Business in China, Mobile Payments Industry & More
In the latest episode of #AskGaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk answers a range of questions from Chinese students. The advice he dispenses is applicable to American entrepreneurs and small-business owners as well, of course, including words of wisdom on how to compete with big companies, identify trends, and gain support for unpopular decisions.
Marie Forleo: Daymond John Thinks You Should Stop Waiting for Your Lucky Break
In this 36-minute video, Marie Forleo talks with Daymond John, the author of The Power of Broke, judge on TV’s Shark Tank, and successful entrepreneur in his own right. They share advice on starting a business, the tools necessary for success, and more.
Brian Tracy: How to Overcome Your Fear of Rejection
“Whatever you believe, with conviction, becomes your reality, whether or not it is true or false,” Brian Tracy says in this six-minute video about overcoming fear of rejection. He shares his actionable four-step method to changing an inhibiting, negative mindset into a positive one.
Entrepreneur: When Does It Make Sense to Offer Employees a Retirement Plan?
ERISA consultant Eileen Shaw answers the question, “When should we start a retirement plan for our employees?”
Entrepreneur: How ‘Hustle-Mode’ Is Trapping Thousands of Entrepreneurs
In this hour-long discussion, Entrepreneur magazine’s Andrea Huspeni talks to productivity and marketing expert Chris Windfield and lead-generation guru Scott Oldford. They zero in on why “hustle mode” might be holding your business back from success.
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Boleite (a silver, copper, and lead mineral) is a rare, highly attractive blue mineral. It is categorized as a complex halide mineral. The chemical composition is hydroxy chloride of potassium, lead, silver, and copper. This mineral was named after its place of discovery, the El Boleo mine, on the Baja Peninsula, near Santa Rosalia, Mexico. Collectors are attracted to Boleite’s indigo blue color and unique crystal habit. It is of great interest to collectors of twins, silver minerals, and rare halides.
Properties and Color of Boleite
Boleite is generally listed as belonging to the Isometric Crystal System. However, other sources make a compelling argument that Boleite is a Tetragonal mineral. It is found most often as cubic crystals, which can be perfectly shaped. Crystals may have modified octahedral faces or corners.
Twinning is evident as pseudocubic penetration twinning along with three different angles perpendicular to one another. Boleite is also found in intergrown cubic crystals, and in clusters of cubic crystals. Boleite is associated with two other rare halide minerals cumengite and pseudoboleite. These halides have similar chemistries to boleite and often form attached to the boleite crystals as epitaxial overgrowths. (Crystal growth where one mineral forms above the existing crystal face of another crystal in symmetric sequence). The cumengite/boleite combination crystal can form six-pointed, 3-dimensional star shapes which may resemble a Star of David. Epitaxial overgrowths of cubic Pseudoboleite on Boleite crystal faces form a cube with protruding rectangular faces on each of the six sides.
Physical Properties: Hardness is 3-3.5 on the Moh’s Scale. Luster is vitreous to pearly. It is not fluorescent. Individual crystals are rarely longer than 2 cm. This mineral is found in the oxidation zone deposits of copper and lead usually in sedimentary environments.
Localities and Findings
Noteworthy Localities: The premier locality for Boleite, which is also the type locality, is the Amelia Mine, Boleo District, Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, Mexico. This is the only area where Boleite occurs as relatively large crystals.
Boleite localities where it forms in microcrystals include the Lavrion District, Attikí Prefecture, Greece; the San Francisco Mine, Caracoles, Antofagasta Region, Chile; Challacollo, El Tamarugal Province, Chile; the Mammoth-Saint Anthony Mine, Tiger, Pinal County, Arizona; and the Rowley Mine, Theba, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Metaphysics and healing
Metaphysical Properties: Since ancient times, there are cultural beliefs that Boleite crystals are believed to heal afflictions in human beings. Beyond their everyday use of beautification in ornaments and decoration, a dedicated therapy involves using crystals for healing chronic ailments. This practice which utilizes Boleite healing properties is known as crystal healing. Certain crystals are believed to be associated with prominent planets and channel the energies from these planets into the wearer’s body. This crystal helps give you courage, allowing you to function in those circumstances where courage is needed without feeling the fear that would normally accompany such a situation.
Article by Bill Jones, Sidewinder Minerals

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By this fall, The University of Akron will have its own state-of-the-art sports medicine facility.
Summit Construction is serving as CMR for the Akron Children’s Sports Health Center for Zips Athletics, being constructed inside the Stile Athletics Field House.
“The Akron Children’s Sports Health Center for Zips Athletics will be a comprehensive sports medicine facility within the University of Akron athletics complex,” Children’s President and CEO Chris Gessner said in a press release. “The center will not only serve student-athletes but also the entire university community of students, faculty and staff. In addition, it will be a destination sports injury evaluation and treatment facility for the community at large.” (Akron Beacon Journal)
Health Center for Zips Athletics Features:
- Sports medicine, orthopedics and sports physical therapy clinics
- Agility area, throwing wall, concussion treatment room
- Imaging suite for X-rays
- Weights and sports equipment
- Cast treatment area
Existing structures in the field house have been undergoing renovations since March, and the project is on schedule for a fall completion.
The Summit team is proud to play a role in this significant project for The University of Akron and Akron Children’s that will bring exceptional sports medicine care to athletes and members of the Akron community.


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Breathtaking visuals? It’s possible that Gordon Willis, Jr. shot it. Gordon is the third generation in his family to carry on a strong tradition of filmmaking. Gordon’s grandfather began as a makeup artist, in the studio system, back in the 50’s and then hosted a television talk show on NBC. Gordon’s father entered the film business as a cinematographer and is world renowned, having been nominated for two Academy Awards. His body of work includes all three Godfather movies, Manhattan, Annie Hall, Klute, Zelig and All The President’s Men, to name just a few.
Gordon Willis, Jr., continues the film tradition as a spot director/cinematographer with keen intuition and a feel for the subtle construction of images. Willis has developed a philosophy of artistic vision with the technical chops to pull it off and has earned a reputation for his ability to juggle the concerns and personalities that fill the commercial world. The market responded, keeping Gordon on the move shooting campaigns in India, South Africa, Taiwan, Europe and all over the United States.
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My new Larue Stealth/LMT AR build!
Just got the Larue Stealth Upper yesterday and planted it on an LMT Defender 2000 w/ 2 stage trigger and added a VLTor clubfoot. This is a super clean, great fitting rifle setup. I have a Larue mount, Aimpoint, BUIS, and VTAC/Larue sling in route for it too. I will post the final pic when it is done...


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Green Bay Packers NFL Football Team Metal Tin Sign
SKU: T8052 | Manufacturer ID: T8052
Introducing the Green Bay Packers Metal Tin Sign, a must-have addition for any devoted fan of this iconic NFL team. This metal tin sign is not just decor; it's a statement of unwavering loyalty and pride in the Green Bay Packers, a franchise with a rich history and a passionate fan base. Crafted with attention to detail and durability, this sign proudly displays the Green Bay Packers' logo and team colors, instantly adding a touch of NFL excitement to your space. Whether you're decorating your home, office, game room, or sports bar, this sign serves as a symbol of your allegiance. Made from high-quality tin, this sign is built to last. Its robust construction ensures that it remains a vibrant and meaningful addition to your decor for years to come. The sign's compact size and pre-drilled holes make it easy to hang on walls or display in your chosen spot. As a Green Bay Packers fan, you understand the importance of tradition, pride, and dedication to your team. Whether you're celebrating a victory, gearing up for game day, or simply showing your year-round support, the Green Bay Packers Metal Tin Sign is a fitting choice. It embodies the spirit of the Packers and adds a touch of NFL excitement to your surroundings. Display your team pride with this iconic and enduring piece of decor.
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These landscapes appear to be familiar, but are constructed from many different images. I compose panoramas that merge different sites into a single space. I use the “transparency” of photography and the fact that it appears to be a direct representation of reality to fabricate spaces that are suspended between document and fiction. These possible worlds show us how easy it is for us to now manipulate and play with the world’s realities. The manipulation of these images becomes a commentary on the artificiality of the landscapes around us. By exposing the alterations to our ecosystems, it highlights our ability to change the course of things.
At first glance the images from the Uncertain Landscapes series look like natural areas, but they aren’t really. Like the landscapes they are based on, they represent nature re-worked. It’s easy to miss the fact that these landscapes are the result of deliberate alterations because they easily blend in with their original models. In some ways, they’ve become our “nature,” and lend themselves just as well to outdoor activities. The non-spaces and no man’s lands depicted in the Drift and Foundation series are illustrative of a transitional state. Sites of movement and change, rootless, they are invested with our presence and with our absence: we transform them, but we don’t inhabit them. Our contemporary condition finds perfect expression in these dehumanized places, chaotic spaces that stretch out from the edges of our cities, but often go unremarked. Caught between the city and the country, choosing neither, they abound in disconnected events. These spaces show us the tensions, combats and disappearances that mark our social and urban fabric. They are forms of urban disorganization that speak to our time, emphasizing the different types of malaise inherent to our societies.
The highly mediatised world in which we live surrounds us with abstract spaces and manufactured environments. Our perceptions are inhabited by aspects of a technical culture that transforms, condenses and re-directs them toward a world that is increasingly constructed and orchestrated. A new space is gradually being engineered, one that is inextricably confounding reality and fiction.
We have the privilege of constructing our world: the world we inhabit and the world that inhabits us. This is, of course, not a new phenomenon, but we have unprecedented means for achieving these ends. We give form to worlds that were once impossible and even unthinkable. We act on our surroundings and intervene in the course of events as never before. The universe in which we live has become malleable. It seems clear that our visions and lifestyles have a much greater impact on the world we occupy than in the past.
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CHILD ABUSE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: THE NEED FOR EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPACT ON THE CHILD
RESEARCH QUESTION-ARE THERE ANY PATTERNS OF CHILD ABUSE?
Child Rights gained momentum in the 20th century. Children were considered “young adults” until then and there was a lack of special laws to protect their vulnerability. Parents and caregivers often exploited children’s gullibility. Child abuse occurs when parents or caregivers abuse the child physically, emotionally, sexually and neglects to give the child proper care. The abuse can have negative impacts and can shun the emotional and physical growth of the children. Today, child abuse is a global issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines child abuse and child maltreatment as “all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power”. Nearly 3 in 4 children suffer physical violence at the hands of their parents or caregivers.
TYPES AND SYMPTOMS OF CHILD ABUSE
According to WHO, child abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual and neglect. It is important to identify the symptoms of such abuse to provide utmost care to the victims. Child abuse can be a single episode or several episodes taking place over time.
CAUSES AND IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE
The reasons that cause child abuse are often complex. Usually, parents and caregivers are overwhelmed and crumble at the challenges of parenthood. Some other reasons could be:
NEED FOR EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION
Child abuse must be reported to the official authorities mandatorily. Identification of child abuse is a difficult task. Teachers and other elders must talk to the child if they notice any peculiarity in their behaviour. It is important to have such conversations with children because more often than not, children are unaware that they are being abused. It is necessary to teach children the appropriate terms of body parts as it can protect them and they will be able to share what exactly happened with them. Toys can be used as an aid to help the child speak up. Physical exams, lab tests, X- rays etc., can help in diagnosing and taking appropriate action.
Once, it is identified that the child has been abused, he/she should be provided with a safe environment away from the abuser. The child must be provided with medical attention and follow-up care to ensure the child’s well-being. Alternatively, consulting a therapist is highly recommended. Therapy can help the child to learn to trust again and boost one’s confidence. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy can help the child deal with the traumatic experiences and child-parent psychotherapy can improve the child-parent relationship.
Child abuse of boys, often go unnoticed and their behaviour changes are mistaken for age-related changes. It becomes even more difficult to identify abuse in boys because of stereotypes about men and masculinity. In 2007, the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, supported by United Nations Children’s Fund, conducted a study to understand the magnitude of child abuse in India, they found that 53.22% children faced one or more forms of sexual abuse and among them; the number of boys abused was 52.94%. What most are unaware of is that boys and girls become victims nearly at the same rate (48.5% and 51.2% respectively). Another research co-led by Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) professor Kathryn Whetten shows that orphaned boys are as vulnerable to abuse as girls. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 13 men report having been sexually abused as a child aged 0-17 years.
Children who experience child abuse are more likely to be arrested as juveniles and perpetrate violence therefore it is necessary to break this cycle of violence.
CHILD ABUSE IN INDIA
India has one of the largest child population in the world. Regardless of the laws and policies implemented to curb child abuse, the condition is yet to become better in the country. The number of child sexual abuse cases increases every year in the country. “As many as 109 children were sexually abused every day in India in 2018, according to the data by the National Crime Record Bureau, which showed a 22 per cent jump in such cases from the previous year.”
Laws and Policies to curb Child Abuse in India
India’s young population grapples with the lack of access to education, basic resources and healthcare. This makes them susceptible to adverse childhood experiences. The vision of the Constitution of India is to nurture and provide necessities to children. The State must look after their well-being.
In India, most of the child abuse cases go unreported as it happens inside the four corners of one’s home. The focus has been more on the public sphere than the private sphere.
RESEARCH QUESTION-ARE THERE ANY PATTERNS OF CHILD ABUSE?
If we closely inspect several child abuse cases, we can find a pattern in most of these cases. For instance, let us take the case of the death of Sherin Mathews. Sherin Susan Mathew was an Indian-American toddler whose body was found dead in a culvert in Texas and her adoptive father admitted to disposing of the body. Sherin was initially reported missing in October 2017 after her adopted father claimed he had forced her to stand outside alone at 3:00 A.M. as a punishment for not drinking milk. He later admitted to having “physically assisted” her in drinking her milk and got choked. According to Sherin’s paediatrician, Sherin had multiple broken bones. This incident led to revising of the adoption process in India since Sherin was adopted from Bihar. Reports suggested that the adoptive parents had a careless and uncaring attitude. Parents should employ healthy mechanisms to reprimand a child. The multiple broken bones of Sherin indicate physical abuse by her parents.
WAYS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
If you suspect that a child is undergoing child abuse, it is necessary to report it to the police. Child Abuse is a criminal offence. Early identification and reporting can spare the child from further abuse.
See Queensland Government, “What is Child Abuse?”, available at https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-abuse/child-abuse/what-is-child-abuse/child-abuse-types
See Mayo Clinic, “Child Abuse”, available at https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864
See Rainn, “Sexual Assault of Men and Boys”, available at https://www.rainn.org/articles/sexual-assault-men-and-boys
See Vikas Choudhry, “Child Sexual Abuse in India: A Systematic Overview”, available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6177170/
See Amisha U. Pathak, “Child Abuse in India- An Analysis”, available at http://www.indiathink.org/Child-Abuse-in-India-An-Analysis-by-Amisha-u-Pathak.pdf
See Duke Global Health Institute, “Study Finds Orphaned Boys Are As Vulnerable to Abuse as Girls”, available at https://globalhealth.duke.edu/news/study-finds-orphaned-boys-are-vulnerable-abuse-girls
See Wikipedia, “Death of Sherin Mathews”, available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Sherin_Mathews
See The Hindu, “Sherin Mathews case: Father gets life sentence”, available at https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/texas-man-gets-life-sentence-in-3-year-old-daughters-death/article28162860.ece

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James Zabiela hit Turnmills on the Friday event just pasted, to provide a debut performance at The Gallery in London. He was joined by Nick Warren in the main room in dishing out a selection of fine tasting beats. Some great photos from the night can be found here;
Photos : James Zabiela at The Gallery, Turnmills.
In other photo updates (that were sadly delayed) there are shots from the Sydney’s Sweetchilli event featuring Cass as the monthly guest that can be seen here. And photos from Clean and Serene at the Burdekin Hotel which can be seen here.


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