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"Ronnie," said Dad one morning, "Mom and I want to ask you something. How would you feel if we decided to move?"
Ronnie's mouth dropped open. "Move? Why? I don't think I want to move!"
"I thought you might say that, Ronnie, but Mom and I feel that God wants me to accept a teaching position in a new school in Colorado."
"Where's Colorado?" he asked.
"Dad got up, went to his office, and returned with a map. "Here is where we live in Pennsylvania and here is where we would be going." Dad traced the route with his finger.
"Wow," exclaimed Ronnie, "that must be about one million miles."
Dad laughed. "Well, not quite. But is a long way. It will take us almost one week to get there."
Ronnie thought about his friends. He did not want to leave them. He liked it here in Pennsylvania. He would never be happy anywhere else. "Dad..." Ronnie's voice trailed off.
"Yes, Son, what is it?"
"What about my friends? I don't want to leave them. And we can't take them along. I won't have anyone to play with there."
"Yes, we will all be leaving our friends that we have known all our lives. We will need to make new friends. You may write letters to your friends here. They would be glad to write to you, too, I am sure."
The next weeks were busy with packing. Every day the pile of boxes grew bigger. The rooms were getting emptier. "Mom," Ronnie said as he helped his mother put his toys and clothes in the boxes, "this makes me feel sad."
"I know, Dear," Mom said, giving Ronnie a quick hug, "it's hard, isn't it?"
One morning, late in the summer, Ronnie awoke to the sound of rumbling below. He jumped out of bed, ran across the the room, and looked out of the window. A big truck was backing up to their house. "That's right," Ronnie said to himself, "Today is moving day. Today we leave for Colorado."
Soon everything was out of the house and stacked on the truck. Ronnie walked though his house. It seemed so empty. A tear trickled down his cheek. As he walked outside to find his parents, there were all his friends, waiting to tell him goodbye.
"Good-bye, Ronnie, we will miss you," they all said. Ronnie waved to them, and then he and his parents climbed into their car and drove away.
They drove all day. Ronnie was fascinated by the changing scenery as he looked out the window. But soon he grew tired of riding in the car. "How soon will we be there?" he asked.
Dad chuckled. "Not for a few days yet. We will be stopping at a motel for the night very soon." Ronnie had never stayed at a motel. "This is going to be fun," he thought to himself.
Every day brought them a little closer to Colorado. And then one morning, Dad said, "Well, today we should get to our new home."
Ronnie heart beat faster. "I wonder if there will be any boys my own age." He clasped his hands in his lap. He felt a little scared. He looked out the window. They were turning into a driveway.
"There she is!" Dad announced. Ronnie saw a big white house with a red barn behind it. Ronnie saw their truck and a lot of cars were parked in their driveway. Ronnie waited in the car while his Dad got out and introduced himself. He wished he could just melt out of sight. These people were strangers.
He saw a boy coming toward his window. "Hi, my name is Michael," said the strange boy, "what's yours?"
"My name is Ronnie," said Ronnie shyly, "How old are you?"
"I am seven," replied Michael.
Ronnie grinned. "We are the same age. I hope we can be friends. I left all my friends in Pennsylvania, so I will need to make some new ones."
"Let's go explore your new barn. It looks like it would be a fine place to play," Michael said. So off they went and spent the rest of the afternoon exploring. They found a nest of kittens in the haymow. "Look," Michael exclaimed, "Kittens!! Oh, do you think that I could have one of these. I have always wanted a kitten."
"I'm sure you can," Ronnie replied. "My Dad isn't really fonds of kittens anyway." By evening the boys knew each other quite well.
That night after every thing was unloaded, Ronnie went upstairs and found his old bed in his new bedroom. "You know," he said happily, as he looked around the room. "Maybe moving isn't so bad after all. I might even learn to like it here. This bedroom is really nice."
"I am glad to hear you say that," said Dad coming into the room. "Did you enjoy learning to know that new boy?"
"Yes! Michael is going to be a great friend. I even let him take a kitten that we found in the barn."
"Fine, fine. And I'm glad you found a friend. The Bible says, 'He who has friends, must show himself friendly.'" Dad replied.
Ronnie yawned. "I guess tomorrow I should write my friends back home and tell them that I am going to make a lot of new friends here," and rolling over, he drifted off to sleep.
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For My Pain Post New Tracks Online
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‘Tis the season for giving, and the Salvation Army is hoping for a strong push to meet their goals for Christmas.
The Salvation Army has seen a surge in the need for Christmas Hampers. The Mail reported in its November 22 edition that it appeared the demand for hampers had dropped as they had registered about 100 families to receive them. The last couple of weeks, however, have shown a growing demand.
“Last year we did 144, and this year we are at 153, so we are up around 10,” said Salvation Army Captain Jennifer Hillier. “After the food drive, we looked around and said donations are down. And then we packed the food hampers and there was nothing left. Four years ago we did about 80 hampers and now we have almost doubled that.”
This year the Kettle Campaign is lagging behind compared to last year’s pace, and they are hopeful it will pick up.
Hillier said they were bolstered over the weekend by some fantastic donations to the kettles, however they are still trailing last year’s pace by about $3,600.
“We are really hoping that between now and Saturday we get caught back up. The community has been really generous as always, we want to say thank you to everyone who has donated and the volunteers who sat with the Christmas Kettles,” said Hillier.
They have had great success in its drive, thanks in part to Westergard Ford.
“We are in great shape for toys. Westergard did the tree and every single tag we put out into the community this Christmas was taken,” said Hillier. “Every child is actually going to get what they asked for this Christmas. It is amazing, the response for toys has been incredible.”
The focus turns to filling the rest of the hampers.
“Our need from this standpoint is food and financial donations,” said Hillier.
She said she is hearing from businesses it is an off year so far, and so far not as many people are out shopping for Christmas.
“That gives me hope, that as we get closer to Christmas, once people are done their shopping, the money will go into that kettle.
She has faith in the community.
“Drumheller has been wonderful and such a supportive community in the past so I believe it will come,” she said, “and making people aware the need is huge this year. This money is not just for Christmas time, it brings us well into 2018. We are already looking at food orders we will have to make in the new year, so the money that goes in that kettle will help us through the winter.”
“The Salvation Army is about giving hope. Our tagline is ‘Giving Hope Today,’ and we are going to be here well into 2018.”

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10 Things to Know for Today - 11 March 2014
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. MAN WITH STOLEN PASSPORT ON JET WAS ASYLUM SEEKER
One of the two men traveling on a missing Malaysia Airlines jet with a stolen passport was a 19-year-old Iranian man believed to be trying to migrate to Germany, and had no terror links.
A Malaysian police woman holds up a picture of a 19-year-old Iranian, identified by Malaysian police as Pouria Nour Muhammad Mehrdad, who boarded the now missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370 with a stolen passport, during a press conference, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in Sepang, Malaysia. One of the two men traveling on a missing Malaysian Airlines jetliner was an Iranian asylum seeker, officials said Tuesday, as baffled authorities expanded their search for the Boeing 777 on the opposite side of the country from where it disappeared nearly four days ago with 239 people on board.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
2. A SOLEMN DAY OF REMEMBRANCE IN JAPAN
Three years ago, an earthquake and tsunami left nearly 19,000 people dead or missing and triggered a nuclear crisis.
3. WHAT KIEV IS DOING TO COUNTER RUSSIAN MILITARY
Ukraine's acting president calls for the formation of a national guard and for the mobilization of reserves and volunteers into the country's armed forces.
4. NEXT STEPS IN ARMY GENERAL'S SEX ASSAULT CASE
His lawyers will decide whether to submit a new plea-bargain proposal, after the judge said the military may have improperly pushed the trial forward.
5. WHAT GARNERED A RARE UNANIMOUS VOTE IN THE U.S. SENATE
The chamber voted 97-0 for a bipartisan plan to fight sexual assault in the military, including scrapping the "good soldier defense."
6. 'FATAL VISION' AUTHOR JOE MCGINNISS DIES AT 71
He had inoperable prostate cancer, and was working on a book about his illness.
7. THE DEBATE OVER DRONES: USEFULNESS VS. PRIVACY
More than 35 states are considering legislation this year, while many also try to lure the unmanned aircraft industry.
8. HOW PIT BULLS GOT AN IMAGE MAKEOVER
Animal activists and some TV shows are portraying the "pits" more positively. Now, a number of states are stepping back from their previous bans.
9. FOUR-TIME IDITAROD CHAMP ENDS QUEST
In a stunning reversal, weather forces Jeff King to drop out of the sled-dog race about 25 miles from the finish line.
10. NHL GAME CALLED OFF WHEN PLAYER FALLS ILL
Dallas Stars forward Rich Peverley is in stable condition after suffering a heart problem and collapsing on the bench during a game against Columbus.
A man offers prayers in front of the main entrance of Okawa Elementary School where 74 of the 108 students went missing after the March 11, 2011 tsunami in Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture, northern Japan, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Japan on Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami that killed 15,884 people and left more than 2,600 unaccounted for in vast areas of its northern coast. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)
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Here are 1 famous actresses from Dominican Republic died in Myocardial infarction:
Maria Montez (June 6, 1912 Barahona-September 7, 1951 Suresnes) also known as Maria Africa Antonia Gracia Vidal de Santo Silas, The Caribbean Cyclone, The Queen of Technicolor, María África Antonia Gracia Vidal de Santo Silas, María Antonia García Vidal de Santo Silas or María África Gracia Vidal was a Dominican actor, model and author. Her child is called Tina Aumont.
Montez began her acting career in the 1940s, starring in films such as "The Invisible Woman" and "That Night in Rio." She quickly became known for her exotic beauty and sultry performances, earning her the nickname "The Queen of Technicolor" due to her frequent appearances in colorful films. Montez also wrote a book titled "Elements of Beauty," which focused on her personal beauty tips and advice.
She was married three times, including to French actor and director Jean-Pierre Aumont, with whom she had her daughter Tina Aumont. Montez's life tragically came to an end at the young age of 39, when she suffered a heart attack while in the bath at her Suresnes, France home. Despite her short career, Montez remains a beloved icon in the film industry and a notable figure in Dominican history.
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Sue Henry is a firm advocate of the five ways to wellbeing – to take notice, be active, keep learning, connect and give - five simple actions that we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing that could leave us feeling happier, more positive and able to get the most from life.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, Sue experienced the benefits for herself when she used it to help her through her treatment.
‘Cancer leaves you with the feeling of a total loss of control. The ‘five ways’ was something I could do for me. Something I knew I could take control of to make me feel better.’
Sue began her treatment with two surgical operations followed by 6 months of chemotherapy and 4 weeks of radiotherapy at Clatterbridge Cancer centre and wanted keep as active as possible.
‘I was determined not to let the cancer take over my life. I needed to get out in to the fresh air. ‘Taking Notice’ of my surroundings and ‘Being Active’ made me feel so much better. After my treatment my husband would drop me off and I would walk round the marine lake or through Storeton woods, taking pictures. I used to challenge myself by walking a little bit further or faster each time.’
‘Towards the end of my chemotherapy I had very little energy. Some mornings I couldn’t even get up the stairs, but I’d set myself a challenge to walk up 4 steps, then the next day I would do 5 and the day after, 6. I got stronger day by day’
I found great support online through the Macmillan forums ‘Connecting’ with and ‘Giving’ support to others who were in the same position as myself.
I ‘learnt’ a lot about myself and how I manage things. The diagnosis of cancer never really leaves you. I’d describe it as living through a storm and riding it out. I made it through.
In May 2017 Sue was asked to start the Delamere 5k race for life and took part with her daughter, her grandchild, young nephews sisters and friends.

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A 49-year-old man with poorly controlled diabetes was admitted to Kushiro Rosai Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan after scalding both feet with boiling water. Because of poor healing, he was assessed for peripheral arterial disease. Angiography revealed total occlusion of the right common and external iliac arteries, diffuse stenosis of the right superficial femoral artery, focal stenosis of the left common iliac artery and chronic total occlusion of the left superficial femoral artery. A staged procedure with bidirectional approach via the radial and popliteal arteries was attempted. During the procedures, the patient was in the prone position on the catheterization table, and bidirectional guidewire manipulation was performed. All of the lesions were successfully stented. The patient was not required to change positions during the procedure, which can be performed by a single operator. The bidirectional approach is effective in the setting of transcatheter treatment of chronic total occlusive disease.
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Both monotherapy and combination of the unique regimen was shown to improve manic and depressive status at 12 weeks.
Omega-3 fatty acids plus inositol may serve as a significantly beneficial therapy for children and adolescents with bipolar spectrum disorder, according to new phase 3 data.
In new research presented at The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) 2021 Annual Conference this weekend, a team of investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School reported significant improvements to bipolar disorder symptoms with monotherapy and combination use of fatty acids and/or inositol over 12 weeks.
Presented by Janet Wozniak, MD, associate professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the findings could indicate a viable alternative therapy regimen for younger patients with the disorder.
Wozniak and colleagues sought to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of omega-3 fatty acids and inositol as both monotherapies and in combination for treating pediatric bipolar spectrum disorder.
They referenced recent research suggesting inositol, a central nervous system-based carbocyclic sugar, plays a role in mood disorder pathophysiology. “Inositol is decreased in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with depression and is involved in the second messenger system for numerous neurotransmitter receptors,” investigators wrote.
Their phase 3, 12-week, double-blind, controlled assessment of the therapies included patients aged 5-12 years old with diagnosed bipolar disorder. Patients were randomized to 3 different treatment arms: inositol plus placebo, omega-3 fatty acids plus placebo, or combination therapy.
A series of scales and tests were used to assess mania and depression symptoms associated with each treatment arm:
At 12 weeks, investigators observed significant reductions in YMRS and HDRS mean scores from baseline in all 3 treatment arms. Mean CDRS scores were significantly reduced among young patients receiving omega-3 fatty acids plus placebo, but even more so among those receiving combination therapy.
The fatty-acid plus inositol treatment arm reported the greatest rates of anti-manic and antidepressant response at 30% and 50% reductions, respectively, in YMRS, HDRS, and CDRS scores. CGI-I mania and depression scores for the treatment are were ≤2 at endpoint, indicating significant improvement.
Overall, Wozniak and colleagues concluded the findings indicate promise for a trio of pediatric bipolar therapy options.
“Omega-3 fatty acids and inositol both alone and in combination may be effective safe alternative and natural treatment for pediatric BP spectrum disorder,” they wrote. “Furthermore, the combined treatment may be more effective than either treatment alone.”
The study, “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Clinical Trial of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Inositol as Monotherapies and in Combination for the Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Spectrum Disorder,” was presented at APSARD 2021.


"Through the looking-glass"
As well as the big issues, a grab bag of small but fascinating stories and events captured the attention of cartoonists, journalists and, of course, politicians.
Government leaders spruiked the benefits of Australia becoming a major arms manufacturer, and a filing cabinet full of classified Cabinet documents turned up at a Canberra second-hand dealer. While the Minister for Home Affairs, Peter Dutton, fended off claims of favouritism for foreign au pairs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison denied that his party had a problem with women.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s retirement from politics led to a fascinating, and ultimately surprising, battle for the seat of Wentworth.


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GAME DAY SECRET: Although Super Bowl XLIX will be a family affair for Gisele Bündchen — in support of quarterback hubby Tom Brady — she won’t be the only big-time model making the scene. Victoria’s Secret Angels Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Karlie Kloss, Behati Prinsloo, Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima will star in a 30-second spot for Victoria’s Secret during the big game Feb. 1. The ad will air after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl telecast, pitting the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks. Details of the 30-second TV spot — which sources estimate could cost $4.5 million — will be available next week.
This is not the label’s first visit to the Super Bowl. In 1999, the brand aired its first Super Bowl commercial promoting the Webcast of its Internet-busting fashion show. And in 2008, Victoria’s Secret ran a Super Bowl commercial to promote its Valentine’s Day collection, a theme it’s revisiting this year. The brand scored the top spot among all the game’s advertisers and reached a record-breaking audience of 103.7 million viewers.
In anticipation of this year’s game spot, a “Don’t Drop the Ball,” video was posted today on YouTube and features two teams playing football in red and white jerseys. After some fumble-free frolicking, the winning team is revealed to be Victoria’s Secret Angels Lima, Swanepoel, Aldridge, Prinsloo and Doutzen Kroes. It carries the reminder to viewers: “ Don’t drop the ball. It’s not Valentine’s Day without Victoria’s Secret.”

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RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) - Richmond fire officials say two people were killed and one critically injured in a fire at a garage that had been converted into living space.
Firefighters were called to the home early Thursday morning. They arrived to find the garage in the back of the residence fully engulfed in flames.
Battalion Chief Manly Moulton says the fire was put out in ten minutes. The victims - a man and woman in their 50s - were then found inside the garage.
A 26-year-old man tentatively identified as their son suffered critical burn injuries.
The cause of fire is not known, but investigators say cigarette butts, alcohol and fireworks were found outside.
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Artist Uses iPhone X’s Front-Facing Camera To Create Wild, Mind-Tripping UI
You’ve seen the Japanese app developer who used the iPhone X to completely camouflage his face and the studio that used that same phone to make motion capture that would’ve cost millions.
It seems that the wild things achievable through the iPhone X doesn’t stop here. Instead of using its depth sensor for frivolous animoji, media artist Peder Norrbyhas used it to create the trompe-l’oeil effect. This classic art technique deceives viewers’ eyes by creating the optical illusion that 3-D objects exist on a 2-D plane.
Norrby created the app ‘TheParallaxView’, which he uses to make the illusion of depth via 3-D head-tracking on the iPhone X. This enables him to transform the gadget’s screen into outrageous UI that mimics an infinite void.
The app has been submitted to the App Store and is currently awaiting review. Norrby announced that he’s “working on an article to describe the method in detail,” and hopes to make the source code available soon.
In the meantime, you can follow Norrby’s progress on this project via his Twitter @algomystic and learn more about how he achieved this effect in the video below.


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The PM welcomed the appointment of John Bercow as Speaker of the House on Monday as she praised the politician for his service, while also finding the time to joke about her own election setback.
Mrs May said: “Mr Speaker-elect, on behalf of the whole House, may I congratulate you on your re-election - at least someone got a landslide.
“And may I also congratulate you on becoming the first speaker since the Second World War to be re-elected three times.
"In your tenure so far you have been a great champion of backbenchers, ensuring that every member of this House has the opportunity to speak and to be heard in representing the people they serve.
The newly re-elected speaker was left in stitches by Theresa May's joke at her own expense.
"This is such an important part of the way our democracy is upheld in this House and I know you will continue in this vital role in the future, just as you have in the past."
Mrs May also praised the "long and distinguished" career of Mr Clarke and broke with tradition by welcoming Labour's Harriet Harman (Camberwell and Peckham) as the "Mother of the House", for the longest unbroken service for a female MP.
Earlier this week Theresa May tried to settle Tory nerves about her leadership as she made a heart-felt apology to MPs for last week's general election meltdown.
She promised them: "I'm the person who got us into this mess and I'm the one who will get us out of it."
And in a joke about her widely mocked "strong and stable" election slogan, the PM told MPs: "I am strong, stable and contrite."
Mrs May was cheered and applauded for nearly 30 seconds as she arrived at the packed first meeting of the powerful 1922 Committee of Conservative backbenchers since the poll disappointment.
The PM said she had been "stuffing envelopes" for Tory campaigns since she was 12 years old and had dedicated herself to the party.
"I will serve you as long as you want me to," she said in an emotional plea to staying in her job.
Some were concerned that Labour had proved more adept at targeting particular groups of voters and getting their message across.
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One backbencher leaving the meeting said: "There was not dissent that I heard.
"We are united in understanding that the last thing the country wants is another general election or a Tory leadership election."
The MP added: "She apologised for so many colleagues losing their seats."
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Take a journey south to historic Plimoth Plantation where you will become part of the Pilgrims’ 17th century world. In this living museum, accompany Pilgrims as they go about their daily tasks - talk with them, ask about their lives and what it was like to come to this foreign place and build their future.
Visit the home of Hobbamock, the Pokanoket Wampanoag Indian who lived next to the plantation and provided guidance and counsel to the pilgrims.
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(CBS4) -- On Thursday, Denver Broncos defensive end Von Miller spoke candidly about the experience of becoming a father, saying he was "blown away" by watching the labor and delivery. His first child, a son named Valor, was born Monday night and Miller and Megan Denise.
"It was a great, great labor, great delivery. I was super impressed by Meg, you know the job she did," Miller said.
"I always knew how hard it was to have a kid," Miller said. "But when you sit there and witness it and see all the things that go into it, like, I was just blown away."
"I was super impressed by, you know, how strong she was, and how she was just able to just push through all of that stuff," Miller said.
"And I'm scared of needles!" Miller joked. "You're having a baby, there's all types of needles, all types of stuff is going on, and she did a great job."
Miller quipped about having a new understanding of the excitement and wonder that new parents feel.
"Right when I, like, put him on her chest, he, like, lifted his head up, and I thought, 'Yeah. Yeah.'"
"You know when people have kids, they're always like, 'That's special. That's special,'" Miller added. "But I really thought, like, 'That's different, right there.'"
"Because he was still blue and he was trying to lift his head up," Miller said.
Miller said watching his son's first moments was a great experience.
"It was cool, just the experience, and to see his face, see him smiling and opening his eyes, all that stuff," Miller said. "It was great."
The Broncos pass rusher skipped training camp on Monday to be at the birth of his son, and took Tuesday off, but returned to practice on Wednesday.
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Inside This World has just completed a Second Life proposal to a company suggesting they follow the IBM model. IBM have committed a heresy, building their own multi-island facility using their own employees*. The result is a messy and incomplete build which challenges the orthodoxy of Second Life and threatens to succeed and set some precedents.
The beginnings of corporatisation in Second Life followed the agency-client model made famous by J Walter Thompson, Ogilvy & Mather and Leo Burnett and BBDO; that is to say, the client needs an image and by virtue of its introspection and inherent lack of creativity is unqualified to construct it. An agency is a specialist in strategic thought. They are custodians of the Menorah of creativity and the sacred maps of the media landscape.
In the tradition of this model, Second Life developers have brought many significant corporates into Second Life, influencing their strategy by virtue of their specialist knowledge of the Second Life culture and using their creative skills to produce slick, impressive looking buildings.
Readers of this blog know that I have been critical of some of these, arguing that there has been perhaps too much emphasis on a pretty shopfront and a press release and not enough on working out exactly what they’re doing here.
I spoke to a couple of the people involved in building the IBM environment and what was striking was their pride in their achievement. There was a real sense of ownership of the project and I’m telling you right now, this will be a thriving community. These people have a stake. On IBM 7, (okay they need an agency to give them a hand with the island-naming) there is a virtual community comprising IBM employees and ex-employees. It’s called Greater IBM.
This is a very sensible inititiative with or without Second Life as it extends the reach of the corporation among a very powerful alumni but it is an absolutely perfect application of Second Life, which generates sympatico like it’s going out of style. All that is necessary for this to succeed is to provide some social activity and allow people the space to collaborate on projects; doesn’t matter much what they are. I notice a machinima competition already exists.
So for companies such as IBM who understand the concept of a virtual community, are committed to a long term presence and have people with a relatively advanced skill set (my client has the same situation) this is a far better approach than an island handed over by a developer with a set of keys. Who has a stake? The developer has been paid (“call us if you need anything”) and the company don’t have the skills to evolve the facility. The buildings sit there like mausoleums but a Second Life site needs new content to an even greater extent than the web. You need new products/events/attractions/traffic to make people return.
If the IBM approach is as successful as I think, where does this leave the developer community? Will they cater for the less sophisticated companies? It’s a moot issue currently. Because of the Second Life growth rate all developers are in demand and for a couple more years there will be enough companies wanting impressive edifices to keep those with professional design credentials employed. I think that for some clients though, there is already sense in developers guiding, mentoring, consulting and training rather than developing, implementing and handing over.
IBM’s new Virtual World division will be doing Second Life development for their industry partners; Circuit City are an early sign-up. IBM’s stated goal is “to be a recognized leader in virtual world solution development”. I think the approach they have taken to their own islands shows that they are on track and it will be interesting to see the degree to which they apply their own approach to other companies’ projects.
* I note that Aimee Weber is assisting IBM with the House of Horizons project, which is not yet public.


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Anyway Somewhere in between is about Drew and Alex who become best friends after she pours a beer over his head at a party. As usual Drew is a womanising player and Alex is hot and stubborn.
The story is told with dual povs, Drew in the past, Alex now which I found annoying. I hate when stories are told like this, I find it breaks up the story, especially when you just want to focus on what's happening now. You also never get a sense of what the other is feeling either then or now.
There is a ton of angst in this book and as you know, I'm not a fan.
Drew has been in love with Alex since the first party but realises she needs a friend and doesn't want to fuck that up and buries his feelings. Personally I find it hard to believe that someone who is supposed to be such a major player could hide his feelings for so long, especially for someone he spends so much time with but I suppose this is meant to represent how much he loves her that he does this, I still don't buy it.
Alex comes to the realisation after a work friend sees them together and puts the idea in her head. In a rush she spills her feelings to him, but only after making it super awkward, but, and this is what I REALLY don't get, he doesn't tell her the feelings are mutual! Now seriously, if the object of your affection for 6 long years tells you they're in love with you, wouldn't you tell them you feel the same? Well not Drew, he wants to hide the relationship and then when his brother discovers them he tells him it's just sex.
I really don't get present day Drew. Yes, at the end all is explained but I find the excuse flimsy and just a reason to create unnecessary drama and angst and that pisses me off. I'm all for torturing characters but drama for drama's sake is just stupid, there was no reason for it and makes Drew look like a tool. It's also a little confusing especially as you never get Drew's pov now.
Somewhere in between is a nice story but it ultimately pissed me off with the confusing actions, dual povs and flashbacks and unbelievable scenarios. I get the gist of the story, unrequited love, which is great but this takes it too far and for no reason. Give it a go if you like tortured characters and angst but I won't be reading it again or the rest of the series, which I assume follows the friends.

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A bipartisan group of 10 senators has agreed to pitch a $1.2 trillion eight-year infrastructure spending package to President Joe Biden.
House Democrats reintroduced bills to require retirement plan fiduciaries to take into account and explain how ESG factors are considered.
A bill that would forbid Thrift Savings Plan assets from being invested in Chinese companies has been introduced in the Senate.
A SECURE Act 2.0 package is making its way through the House with bipartisan support, but the bill's path forward is uncertain.
House and Senate Democrats introduced the latest version of a bill that would require public companies to disclose climate-related risks.
Lawmakers and regulators called for legislation to provide a replacement framework for outstanding financial contracts tied to LIBOR.
Lawmakers in New York passed a bill to provide a replacement framework for outstanding financial contracts tied to LIBOR.
GOP lawmakers introduced a bill to prohibit the SEC from requiring personal information be collected under consolidated audit trail rules.
President Joe Biden acted quickly, signing the $1.9 billion virus relief bill Thursday, in a bid to rush relief to millions of Americans.
Final passage of a massive COVID-19 relief bill came Wednesday with House approval, along a 220-211 mostly party-line vote.
The House on Tuesday is expected to approve a COVID-19 relief bill that includes federal assistance for struggling multiemployer funds.
Two key Republican House members have reintroduced a bill that would prohibit states from imposing taxes on financial transactions.
Legislation to help struggling multiemployer pension funds is to remain in the COVID-19 relief measure headed for a Senate vote.
Sen. Bob Menendez introduced a bill that would require public companies to disclose diversity data for boards and senior management.
House Democrats, led by Rep. Bill Pascrell, introduced a new bill to end the carried interest tax treatment for investment fund managers.
Legislation signed by President Donald Trump could kick Chinese companies off of U.S. exchanges unless they are open to audit reviews.
House Democrats introduced two bills that would require retirement plans to take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions.
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A coalition of business associations urged passage of legislation aimed at increasing corporate board diversity.
Some Republican senators introduced a bill that would permit individuals to make catch-up retirement contributions in 2021 and 2022.
The 10th anniversary of the signing of Dodd-Frank into law brings questions about the nation's structural inequalities caused by COVID-19.
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Hundreds of boozy revellers hit the streets of Wigan for annual Boxing Day fancy dress parade
Partygoers swapped an evening of sherry and Christmas movies to brave the cold for a night on the town in a variety of crazy costumes
HUNDREDS of boozy revellers have hit the streets of Wigan for the annual Boxing Day fancy dress bash this evening.
Partygoers swapped an evening of sherry and Christmas movies to brave the cold for a night on the town in a variety of crazy costumes.
From superheroes to forensic crime officers, the Lancashire town was painted all sorts of colours tonight and it’s clear some had spent ages deciding what to go as.
Last year saw some pretty inappropriate fancy dress choices, including George Michael who had died the night before.
Others partied a little too hard and were seen throwing up in the street, hauled away by cops or even rushed to hospital.
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5 Ways to Secure a Serger Seam
The first time I saw a serger, I fell in love. It was my freshman year in high school and my parents noticed I was taking sewing really seriously and began to discuss a career in fashion design. They took me to a local shop to buy a new sewing machine. As I looked around to find something in my parent’s budget, I noticed this strange machine with lots of threads coming off the top of it. The shop owner saw my interest was strong and he gave my parents a great combo deal and I walked out of the shop a proud owner of a used serger and sewing machine. Within an hour of being home, I had fallen in love with my new serger however, I couldn’t figure out how to backstitch. It seemed silly to me this machine wouldn’t go backward. We drove back to the shop so he could show me how to backstitch. Once we were there the shop owner kindly explained that a serger does many things, but going backward isn’t required. He then showed me a simple solution to securing the serger seam (which is number one in today’s lesson). To this day I think of that sweet shop owner and his serger seam trick. Over the last 30 years, I’ve learned a few other ways to secure a seam and today I’m going to share with you five ways to secure serger seam so it looks clean and professional. Let’s get started.
Note: You will notice that today I showcased the 4-thread overlock stitch for all the samples, but most stitches work the same.
1 – Seam Sealant
First up, is the trick my shop owner taught me years ago. Use seam sealant at the end of the serger seam. There are lots of different kinds of seam sealants on the market. My favorite is Fray Block. When you are securing your seam, leave about one inch of a thread tail. Turn your fabric to the wrong side facing up. Place the corner or seam edge over a piece of paper to prevent any damage to your work surface. Place a small dot of seam sealant where the threads meet, if it’s a corner, or covering the threads at the end.
Follow the manufactures instructions for dry time, and then clip the thread to the end of the fabric. The reason I prefer Fray Block, is that it leaves soft edges. Some seam sealants can leave crispy hard ends. This is my go-to serger seam end and it works for most all projects, especially napkin corners.
2 – Tie Thread Tails
The second is a pretty simple solution, tying the thread tails. What you will need is a seam ripper or pair of sharp tip scissors, such as the Tula Pink Large Ring Micro Tip scissor, which are my personal favorite scissors these days. They are super sharp, have large rings so getting in and out is easy and they have this skinny tip which makes getting into small areas easy. Unravel the threads to separate the two-needle threads, and the looper threads, see photo below. Once separated, make a double knot and clip the threads at the end of the knot. This is ideal for when using a heavier decorative thread such as Pearl Crown Rayon, on projects where you don’t want a bulky seam ending.
3 – Feed thread tail into the finished serged seam
The third is feeding the thread tail into the serged seam. I think this might be the easiest but it does require a notion to help do it. There are a few different notions on the market but my favorite is the Lil’ Hookey Serger Seam Hook. It really is quick and easy to lock serger seams with this tool. It comes with two and I keep mine in the original packaging so I don’t lose these little pieces.
Turn the project to the wrong side. Leave a thread tail about 2″ long. Slip the slim end of the Lil’ Hookey Serger Seam Hook about 1/2″ into the seam with the hook end coming out of the edge. Wrap the serger thread tail around the hook so it catches. Gently pull, avoiding catching the hook onto the serger stitches, into the wrong side of the seam.
Clip the thread tail so only about 1/2″ is inside the seam. This is a great trick for heavier decorative threads where you don’t want the bulk at the end of the seam but want the reassurance that thread isn’t coming out. For added measure put a small dot of Fray Block on the wrong side, making sure it doesn’t go through to the front.
4 – Serge over thread tail
My fourth tip is to serge over the thread tail. This might sound intimidating, but it’s quite simple. The first thing you will need to do is serge an extra 5-6″ thread tail. Next, raise your presser foot and pull the thread tail towards the front of the presser foot.
Slip fabric under the presser foot all the way to just before the needles and directly over the thread tail. Clip thread tail as short as you can.
Lower the presser foot and serge seam to the end. This is a nice seam for when the serger stitch will have a lot of use and washings. It’s an old garment industry trick.
5 – Serge and Flip seam
The fifth and final tip is to flip your finished seam over and serge. It sounds complicated but it really isn’t once you get in there and try it for yourself. Serge the seam right side facing up, stopping at the very edge of the fabric. Raise your needles and raise the presser foot. Gently pull the fabric and stitches off the stitch fingers.
Turn fabric to the wrong side, revealing the wrong side of the stitching. Lower the blade, the blade isn’t needed for this part as you might cut your previous stitches. Lower the presser foot and stitch directly over the previous stitches for about 1/2″- 1″.
When finished, raise the needle, raise the presser foot and gently remove the stitches from the stitch finger and cut the thread as close to the stitching as possible.
It’s amazing what tricks can be done to secure serger seams. Let me know in the comments below which of the five is your favorite?
Until the next serger blog post, I hope you have a creative day!
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Muffins are great, because they can be a breakfast, snack and sometimes even a dessert! However, they may be heavy on your waistline with some being 400-600 calories per muffin. Looking for a low calories yet tasty alternative? Look no further.
Blueberry Lemonade Muffins are only 130 calories per muffin, but huge on flavor.
6 TBSP unsalted butter at Room Temperature.
1 cup no-calories sweetener (Splenda, Truvia)
1/2 cup sour cream
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
Zest from 2 lemons (I know that it sounds like a lot... but trust me.)
1 1/4 cup SELF RISING FLOUR (No all-purpose here)
1 cup blueberries (make sure they are completely dry and room temperature before they are put into the batter)
1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your muffin tin with whatever cups you want. I use a non stick cooking spray around the edges and I don't care if it gets in the cups.
2) With a spatula, cream the butter and sugar. Then add the eggs, sour cream and zest. Whisk until creamy. DO NOT OVER WHISK.
3) Add flour to the wet ingredients... except about 2 TBSPS of it... add that to the blueberries, which should be waiting for you in a small bowl. Toss the blueberries with the flour so that they are all coated. This will keep them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins. Be careful not to burst them!
4) Mix the wet and dry ingredients -- do not over mix. At this point, taste your mixture. If you think it's too sour, add more sugar or vanilla. Play around with it; make it your own.
5) Add the blueberry flour mixture to your batter. WITH A SPATULA ONLY, FOLD in your blueberries. Use large, round motions. It's OK to see little chunks of flour around the blueberries. Try not to burst them.
6) With a large ice cream scoop, scoop them into your cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Insert a toothpick into the center of one... if it comes out clean, you are good to go! Let cool ten minutes before transferring to a wire wrack to cool completely.
Remember -- you won't taste the sour cream, it's purely for texture. The blueberries and lemon zest give wonderful nutrition, while substituting the sugar for Splenda or Truvia make these a healthy, yet delicious treat.


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ALIQUIPPA, Pa. — Quick, easy and convenient were words most people used to describe a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Aliquippa Wednesday.
“I’m going to be in and out of here in 20 minutes. I mean, crazy convenient,” said Sean Petrasek. “I have older family in Kansas City I look forward to seeing again.”
He was one of the dozens of people who got the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Central Outreach Wellness Center. People in Phase 1A or Phase 1B were able to walk right in and get the shot, no appointment needed.
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With many people experiencing issues trying to register and get an appointment in many other areas, the facility wanted an easy way to help people.
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The natural beauty of the area is one of our biggest attractions. From the breathtaking Noccalula Falls to the Lookout Mountain Parkway, there’s always something new to see. Play a round on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail or have a picnic on the banks of the Coosa River. Historic downtown Gadsden is home to a growing arts and entertainment district. Additionally, residents enjoy a cost of living that is 85.6% of the national average.
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2008The Near Commission began acquiring land adjacent to Near Megasite for future employment-generating opportunities. They started with the purchase of 675 acres.
2016The County Commission purchased an additional 168 acres of land, increasing the size of the site to over 1,000 acres.
2011The county purchased 80 additional acres and the site was listed in EDPA’s state database of industrial properties with 755 acres.
2017The County Commission completed due diligence on all the property and hired a consultant to facilitate the process of applying for EDPA’s Alabama AdvantageSite designation.
Near Commission contracted with the Gadsden-Etowah IDA to have a study done to (1) report on ways and means to develop the property as an industrial megasite, and (2) prepare for the marketing of this property to companies as a location for a mega project.
The Commission received the report which described (1) the characteristics of megasites; (2) what companies and their consultants consider important in evaluating the suitability of a site for a megaproject; (3) what needs to be done for the Near Megasite property to meet these standards so that marketing can begin to recruit a major new industrial employer to occupy it; and (4) ways to accomplish this work.
To confirm the highest and best use for this property, the County Commission held public meetings and evaluated three other options for development that had been previously discussed, an industrial park with divided parcels and a sports complex.
The Commission formally voted to develop the Near Megasite property as an industrial mega-site so that Near would be able to compete for large projects. The County Commission approved the purchase of 81 additional acres to further increase the size of the site. Commissioners also accepted the low bid to construct a new access road to the site.

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James A. Rousmaniere, a former top-ranked sailor, and a leader in junior and inter-collegiate sailing for more than six decades, died Oct. 22, in Southbury, Conn., at the age of 86.
He was influential in Long Island Sound junior sailing, the Blue Jay Class and the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association, for which he headed the Afterguard. He raised money and established the ICSA Archives at Mystic Seaport. The ICSA in 2001 awarded him its Lifetime Service Award.
With a crew that included his Harvard roommate John F. Kennedy, Rousmaniere was part of the team that won the 1938 intercollegiate championship.
He was said to have an infectious enthusiasm for the sport and inspired many generations of sailors, including sons Arthur (Snipe champion) and John (sailor, author and America’s Cup historian).
Born Aug. 2, 1918, in Manhattan, James Rousmaniere graduated from Harvard in 1940 and from Harvard Law School in 1947. He was a professional fund-raiser and a volunteer community activist. He helped organize development campaigns for the United Negro College Fund, the Museum of Modern Art, the Episcopal Church, Harvard and other organizations.
Rousmaniere’s father, John, was a textile manufacturer and, later, the mayor of Oyster Bay.
James Rousmaniere is survived by his wife, the former Jessie Pierce; a sister; eight children; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Contributions may be made in Rousmaniere’s name to the ICSA College Sailing Hall of Fame, Robert Crown Center, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402.

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New forms of mobility
Barcelona, as a smart city, has achieved a wide range of benefits through investment in IoT for urban systems. The high-tech improvements seen throughout Barcelona offer a good example for other cities looking to improve their technology infrastructure in a similar way.
To celebrate world bicycle day, we want to remember the investment made in mobility. After many years of sharing public bicycles, it may seem like another service, but in the past Barcelona was one of the first and largest cities to implement the system. This initiative aims to reduce the number of cars circulating in the city. Despite occasional controversies, Bicing can be considered a success with its more than 120,000 users
Urban mobility is one of the main sources of pollutant emissions that seriously harm people’s health, is related to CO2 emissions into the atmosphere and accounts for more than 20% of the city’s energy expenditure. Cities are part of the problem, but also part of the solution. For this reason, Barcelona moves towards smoke (CO2)-free mobility and promotes a paradigm shift towards safe, sustainable, efficient, and equitable mobility. Because the way we move cannot determine the future of the planet or that of the generations to come. To mitigate climate change, the city has set itself the goal of reducing its CO2 emission levels by 40% by 2030, relative to 2005.
In this direction, a new reality in terms of mobility is electric scooters. A private alternative to help reduces emissions in cities. Yupcharge has developed the definitive solution to park electric scooters efficiently, the TRAP CHARGE PARKING, modular and 100% compatible with all models of electric scooters on the market.
If you want to know more about how the TRAP Charge Parking contributes to improving mobility, you can click on this blog link.


With the number of Covid-19 cases continuing to rise, this year's March for Life will be going virtual. With a new administration and a new justice on the Supreme Court since last year's March, Ed Stetzer talks with Director of Civil Rights for the Unborn Alveda King and abortion survivor Melissa Ohden about what the pro-life movement is hoping for this year.
Alveda King is a Christian evangelist, civil rights activist, former Georgia legislator, and director of Civil Rights for the Unborn for Priests for Life. She has frequently appeared on Fox News, C-SPAN, CNN, CBN, and Daystar television network, and she has been featured in publications such as the Washington Times, the Conservative Pundit, Charisma News, and Right Wing News, among many others.
Melissa is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion. Despite the initial concerns regarding Melissa’s future after surviving the attempt to end her life at approximately seven months gestation, she has not only survived but thrived. Melissa is a Master’s level prepared Social Worker and the author of You Carried Me: A Daughter’s Memoir. Her second book, which will focus on other abortion survivors breaking their silence, will be published in 2021. She is the Founder and Director of The Abortion Survivors Network, the only healing and advocacy organization for abortion survivors. Melissa and her team have connected with 356 survivors as of 2020.
Ed Stetzer wears a lot of hats—author, speaker, researcher, pastor, church planter—as he helps Christians learn to share Christ. Ed has earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates, and has written or co-written a dozen books and hundreds of articles. Now he ministers as interim pastor of The Moody Church, teaches at Wheaton College, and serves as executive director of the Billy Graham Center and a regional director of Lausanne North America. Ed and his wife, Donna, have been married more than 25 years and have three daughters.
Discover new ways to show and share the love of Jesus to a broken and a hurting world. Join Ed Stetzer in an engaging discussion of todays cultural trends.


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Every dog owner has moments like this: you open the fridge door, a pack of chips, a can of food (any kind!), or a cupboard where you keep your favorite snacks. Your doggy friend, who until that very moment was deep in sleep and dreaming peacefully, is suddenly awake and standing two feet away with a pleading expression and a string of drool making its way slowly to the floor…
What do you do? Give in and let them have some? Or do you stand firm and resist those big sad eyes?
Before going ahead, it’s wise to check if it’s safe, as some human foods can be seriously harmful to dogs.
But our mission is to discover, can dogs eat plantains?
And that’s good that you’re here, as it shows that you’re a responsible and caring pet parent. So, let’s move on and discover all there is to know about dogs and plantains!
Can Dogs Eat Plantains?
The quick answer is yes.
However, there are several important rules you need to follow, and we’ll explain these along the way.
Your dog’s diet is your responsibility as they can’t choose what they eat.
That’s why it’s great that you’ve checked out plantains to see if they’re safe for your fur baby!
It’s easy enough to do these days; all you have to do is go online and type, can my dog eat XYZ? It could save you and your pooch a lot of stress, discomfort, trauma, and expense.
Admittedly, you will find conflicting information and advice. The best approach is to go with the majority opinion and to trust your common sense.
On that note, it’s essential to keep plantain peel out of your dog’s reach. The peel is tough and fibrous; if your dog eats this it may cause an upset stomach or even an intestinal blockage.
Aside from the puppy-dog eyes begging for food scenario we mentioned at the start, it may be that your pooch has helped itself to some plantain, and you’re concerned about any possible effects.
At this point, most dog owners frantically Google are plantains bad for dogs while simultaneously calling the vet.
The great news is that, in most cases, plantains aren’t harmful to dogs.
So, before you panic and head off to the vet’s office at 200mph, it’s pretty likely that your furry pal is okay. Aside from the possibility of a mildly upset tummy, there shouldn’t be any lasting harm done.
Now, let’s find out more about these banana-like fruits that are more like vegetables!
Avoiding Confusion: What Is A Plantain?
We’re talking about the cooking banana, originally native to Southeast Asia and now a Caribbean and Central American cuisine staple.
Although it’s unlikely to happen, don’t confuse this with the broadleaf plantain or the plantain lily.
The first one is regarded as a medicinal and culinary herb and is widely found across Europe and Asia, where it has several other names, including waybread. It looks nothing like the cooking banana, so there’s not much chance of getting them mixed up.
However, there’d be little danger if you did: these plants are packed with goodness.
Plantain lilies are also known as Hostas, prized by gardeners for being easy to grow.
Again, they bear little resemblance to the banana-shaped plantain, but it’s best to err on the side of caution as these plants are toxic to dogs. Plantain lilies contain toxins called saponins that cause skin irritations and will severely upset your dog’s stomach if ingested.
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes, but check that it’s the right type!
Can Dogs Eat Cooked Plantains?
As you can tell from their appearance, plantains are related to bananas. However, they don’t have the same flavor as their smaller cousins, and they are packed with starch. In texture, they are something like a raw potato.
A dog’s digestive system can’t handle too much starchy food, giving them an upset stomach.
If your furry companion has munched its way through a raw plantain or two, it may well cause unpleasant short-term digestive issues, but there shouldn’t be any lasting damage.
So, cooked plantain is the way to go to keep our furry friends from getting sick.
Even so, the cooking method matters!
The best way to cook plantains and keep all that goodness inside is to steam or boil them. Boiled plantains are considered a ‘superfood’ by some nutritionists.
As with potatoes, we add flavors and seasoning to plantains as they are pretty bland otherwise. However, it’s best to leave this out when giving your dog some. All spicy foods are toxic to dogs.
Don’t worry about the flavor: dogs don’t taste food the same way we do as they have fewer taste buds. And in any case, most foods hardly touch the sides on their way down!
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes, but it has to be cooked and never raw!
Can Dogs Eat Fried Plantains?
Giving dogs any type of fried food is never a good idea, so that’s a no.
Fried plantain is a favorite snack in many parts of the world, although frying destroys some of the health benefits. They can be fried when green and unripe or yellow or even when completely black.
However, as much as we might enjoy them, it isn’t the best choice for our furry friends.
Aside from being lower nutritional value, fried foods are bad for dogs as they carry the risk of pancreatitis. This condition causes the pancreas to become inflamed and produce toxic enzymes that will damage your dog’s intestines. Although most dogs recover, pancreatitis can be a killer if not detected early.
In addition, fried foods contribute to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
While you might get away with feeding your dog fried foods in small quantities without seeing any apparent side effects, it tends to build up over time. You can’t see the damage, but it happens over time, and suddenly your furry pal will get sick. In many cases, by this time, it’s too late.
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes, but not fried!
Can Dogs Eat Green Plantains?
As long as it’s not eaten raw. The unripe green fruit is technically safe for dogs, but only in small amounts and it should always be cooked.
Unripe plantain is very starchy and difficult to digest, which may cause your dog digestive problems. Ripe plantains are sweeter in flavor, which your dog may prefer.
However, you should never add salt or sugar to improve the taste when feeding your dog plantains, as both of these are harmful to your dog’s health.
Generally speaking, it’s always best to wait until the fruit is yellow or almost entirely black as it is then ripe and ready to eat.
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes, but use the ripe yellow ones instead of green.
Can Dogs Eat Plantain Chips?
It all depends on how they’ve been cooked and what you add to them.
If you buy (or make) plain chips that are baked rather than fried, your puppy can enjoy these in moderation.
Also, if you buy from a store, check that the chips are plain and not coated with seasoning. Although dogs need salt, too much in their diet can cause dehydration and sodium ion poisoning, which can be fatal (particularly if the affected animal doesn’t have access to fresh water).
Chips covered with flavoring, like onion or garlic powder, are a no-no. Garlic and onion are highly toxic to dogs and will make them sick.
So, it’s safe for your furry friend to eat a few plantain chips as long as they are baked and served plain.
Even so, they are high in carbs, so avoid feeding your dog too many!
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes, but if they’re in the form of chips, they should be baked and have no seasoning.
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Plantains?
The riper the plantain, the sweeter the taste! Most dogs (and many people) prefer this to unripe plantain, which can taste bitter and is tougher to chew.
Yellow plantains are pretty sweet, but, generally speaking, the blacker they are, the sweeter they’ll be. However, they never get to be as sweet as the dessert banana.
The same rules apply to sweet plantains as any other:
• Avoid feeding your dog raw plantain.
• Don’t fry it.
• Don’t add seasoning.
• Don’t give them large quantities.
If you stick to those guidelines, your pup should be fine.
Can dogs eat plantains? Yes, but it’s better to use sweet, ripe ones.
Are Plantains Good For Dogs?
Yes, in small amounts and when boiled or baked, plantains have many health benefits.
Let’s break down the humble plantain to see what’s inside:
• Vitamin C – is an antioxidant that keeps the immune system in good working order.
• Vitamin A – excellent for healthy organs, keeping the immune system running smoothly, and for good eyesight.
• Dietary fiber – essential for good bowel health and to help avoid constipation. It also keeps the heart functioning properly by lowering cholesterol levels. Many foods that are good for dogs contain fiber, such as artichokes.
• Vitamin B6 – regulates proteins, fats, and sugars to make sure they are used properly in the body. Also good for the brain, skin, nerves, and other parts.
• Magnesium – helps with muscle function, healthy nervous system, and energy production.
• Potassium – metabolizes carbs, helps nerves and muscles work correctly, synthesizes protein, and regulates the heartbeat.
• Protein – plantains provide a small amount of protein that is converted into amino acids, helping to build and repair muscle and bone.
• Fat – plantains are a low-fat food, making them healthier than many other snacks.
• Carbohydrates – contrary to popular opinion, not all carbs are bad! Carbohydrates in processed foods contribute to weight gain, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and so on. But most carbs in fruits and veg are insulated by fiber, so they are digested slowly. Because of this action, they provide energy over a more extended period rather than an energy spike that sends the glucose and blood sugar levels soaring.
In addition, plantains have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can combat several health conditions and diseases.
As you can see, plantains are a good source of essential nutrients, and your furry friend can benefit from them when given in small amounts.
It’s always important to keep in mind that just because a specific food is safe and healthy for us, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s okay for dogs! A dog’s body processes foods differently, making certain foods harmful, and even potentially fatal.
Thankfully, plantains are good for dogs, too, so long as you follow the advice.
In Summary: Can Dogs Eat Plantains?
Let’s finish up with a recap of all the main points pertaining to the question, can dogs eat plantains?
Plantains are healthy for dogs and don’t contain any toxins, but there are several points to bear in mind:
• Small amounts only. Plantains are packed with starch that dogs can’t digest easily. Domesticated dogs have evolved to cope with some starch in their diet, but most dog food already contains high amounts, so adding more may cause problems.
• Always cook the plantain. Raw plantain is too difficult to digest and will give your dog an upset stomach. You can bake, steam, or boil it, but never give fried plantain to your dog. Also, you should avoid using seasoning, especially salt, onion powder, garlic powder, or hot spices.
• Ripe plantain is best. It is sweeter and softer, and your furry pal will be able to enjoy it without any digestive issues. Wait until the fruit is yellow all over or completely black.
If your dog hasn’t eaten plantain before, it’s best to take a cautious approach. New foods should always be introduced gradually in case of any adverse effects.
And although plantain is a superfood, it should never be used in place of your dog’s regular food.
Finally, contact your vet without delay if you have any concerns whatsoever. We can only offer general advice, which can never replace a professional veterinarian’s wealth of knowledge and expertise.
So, armed with your newfound knowledge about plantains, you can safely give your pup one or two slices every once in a while.


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University of Southern California President C. L. Max Nikias has agreed to resign in light of a scandal involving Dr. George Tyndall, a former campus gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct and using racist language during exams.
In a tweet Friday evening, USC said the school and Nikias “have agreed to begin an orderly transition and commence the process of selecting a new president.”
A USC faculty organization had asked Nikias to resign. The group passed its resolution Wednesday night, voting 24-0 with four abstentions, said Paul Rosenbloom, a computer science professor who is president of the USC Academic Senate.
Tyndall was fired in 2017 for inappropriate behavior, according to USC. University officials said the school reached a settlement with the doctor and did not report him to law enforcement or state medical authorities at the time.
Seven women have filed lawsuits alleging Tyndall, a former gynecologist at USC’s student health center for nearly 30 years, used racist and inappropriately sexual language during consultations and conducted pelvic examinations with his fingers and didn’t wear gloves. The lawsuits are against Tyndall and USC.
The physician does not face any criminal charges.
Developing story – more to come


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Has Chile turned the value corner?
The Chilean wine industry has never quite fulfilled the potential its investors had hoped it would. Though volumes have increased steadily, the same cannot be said for volumes and many feared the country would forever be bound to the bargain bin. However, as Chris Losh discovered in a recent trip, there are now signs for new optimism.
Reading the runes of Chile's wine exports can be confusing. On the one hand, this is a country that has seen its exports increase by an extraordinary 68% in the four years from 1999-2003, while on the other, its winery owners worry about "doing a Bulgaria" and being stuck at the entry-level price point in supermarkets the world over.
It's a valid concern. While volume growth has, indeed, surged ahead over the last few years, value is up only 27% over the same period. The conclusion, it seems, is inescapable: the world is happy to buy Chilean wine, but it is less keen on paying top dollar for it.
Yet this doesn't tell anything like the full story. Throughout the 1990s, Chilean wine was achieving the dream of exporters: it was shifting higher volumes, while simultaneously increasing its price per unit, from $1.41 per litre FOB in 1995, it peaked at $2.24 per litre in 1999.
Then, several things happened at once. Demand in its then number one market, the US, started to slow as post-phylloxera Californian replantings began to bear fruit. Secondly, the rash of Chilean plantings in the mid- to late-1990s began to come on stream. Thirdly, Europe began to experience serious retail consolidation. And fourthly, Australia (and to a lesser extent South Africa) also started to find themselves with oversupplies of red wine.
In a situation where there was more and more wine arriving on the market, and fewer and fewer places to sell it, the result was obvious: a softening of prices as wineries offloaded what they could where they could.
This has been true, with very few exceptions, right across the Chilean wine spectrum, from big bulk producers to small, bottle-only outfits. Nearly every winery has seen its average price per litre fall by 10% to 15% over the last few years, and some more than that.
One of the reasons for the overall fall in Chile's price per litre has been the booming bulk trade over the last few years that has sprung up to absorb much of the overproduction wine. China, for instance, has gone from under 1m litres in 1999 to 28m litres in 2003 - but at prices that aren't likely to make anyone rich.
Germany, too, has seen a doubling of bulk sales in the last two years, while there's no question that the decision by two of the UK's biggest supermarkets, Tescos and Sainsbury's, to ship own-label wine in bulk and bottle it in the UK has had an effect on prices.
And yet there are signs that a corner has been turned. After tumbling from the high of $2.24 a litre in 1999 to $1.72 in 2002, prices last year were down only two cents a litre to $1.70, and it would be no surprise this year if they made a slight recovery.
Certainly the indications are there, after another vintage when the weather took a convenient 20% chunk out of the predicted crush, that prices on the domestic bulk market are starting to recover.
"Chardonnay is going for $1 a litre, while Cabernet is back up to $0.70," says Lorena Veliz, winemaker at Francisco de Aguirre. "That's twice what they were two years ago."
The situation on the spot market is as good an indicator as any of the health of the industry, and it certainly looks better than a few years ago.
Key to Chile's recovery, it seems, has been its ability to keep notching up double-digit export volume increases every year without taking part in the sort of Pyrrhic discounting exemplified by the giant Australian operators.
The vast majority of wine being knocked out cheap has been sold in bulk, leaving the bottled market relatively healthy. Now, sales for the first quarter of 2004 look encouraging, with the US regaining its momentum, and the UK showing figures up 25% by volume and, crucially, 30% by value on the same period for 2003.
With yields coming down every year, new plantings severely curtailed and its key markets in the ascendancy, Chile seems to have come through its difficult period and can eye the next few years with cautious optimism.
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