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FALMOUTH—Not a goal could be found Tuesday evening, but the Falmouth and Yarmouth girls’ soccer teams both managed to come away feeling pretty good about themselves following their final encounter this fall.
The Yachtsmen, coming off consecutive home losses to rivals and playing without several key players and the Clippers, whose improvement hasn’t come with the victories they’ve felt they’ve earned, both had their chances, but couldn’t finish and they wound up splitting valuable Heal Points on Falmouth’s turf field.
Yarmouth had more opportunities, including a couple great looks in overtime, but Falmouth, thanks in large part to a strong showing from freshman goalkeeper Adelaide Cooke, in just her second varsity start, kept the Clippers off the scoreboard.
Falmouth is now 7-2-1 on the year, while Yarmouth sits 4-3-3.
“Obviously we wanted a win,” said first-year Yachtsmen coach Andrew Pelletier. “I thought we showed a lot of character with how we came out following the two losses. We had a lot of younger girls filling roles for injured seniors. The biggest thing we’ll take out of it is the character and bouncing back from two losses.”
“The girls played hard again,” said longtime Clippers coach Rich Smith. “Falmouth’s a little banged up, which is tough. I thought both teams played well. Both teams played hard, as always. I thought we had an edge in good scoring opportunities, but their defense was strong and their goalie was there.”
Yarmouth has been up and down this fall, but even when they lose, the precocious Clippers impress. Yarmouth opened with a loss at Greely, 3-0, then the Clippers defeated visiting Freeport (1-0), host York (1-0), host Kennebunk (5-0) and visiting Wells (4-0), before settling for a 1-1 tie at Cape Elizabeth. A 3-1 home loss to Falmouth, a scoreless home tie versus York and Saturday’s painful 2-1, double overtime home loss to Cape Elizabeth followed.
The Yachtsmen opened with a 4-0 win over Gray-New Gloucester, triumphed at Kennebunk, 3-0, knocked off Cape Elizabeth, 2-0, on the Capers’ turf, beat visiting York (4-1), then won at Poland (3-0), Greely (2-1) and Yarmouth (3-1). After falling from the unbeaten ranks last week against visiting Cape Elizabeth, 2-1, Falmouth lost again at home Saturday, 3-0, to Greely.
Entering Tuesday’s game, Falmouth had gone 14-3-5 against Yarmouth since 2001. That includes a 3-1 home win last fall and last week’s victory at the Clippers.
This time, nothing was decided on the scoreboard, although both teams did some things well and earned confidence in the process.
Just three minutes in, dynamic Yarmouth freshman Katie Clemmer got a decent look, but shot just wide.
In the fifth minute, Clippers junior captain Emma Torres sent a shot on goal which Cooke, who is filling in for senior Maggie Seitz, handled.
Falmouth’s first good chance came with 14:31 to play in the first half when a shot from senior Mary Catherine Kowalsky deflected off a defender out of bounds, setting up the first corner kick of the game, which didn’t result in a shot.
At the other end, after a nice rush from Yarmouth junior Sarah Myers, the ball sat dangerously free for a moment in front of the Yachtsmen’s goal, but sophomore defender Emma England cleared it from harm’s way.
With 7:21 remaining before halftime, Cooke got to a through ball just before Clemmer could get her foot on it.
Then, in the final minute, Clemmer sent a shot on goal, but again Cooke stood tall and made the stop.
The Clippers held a 4-2 shots advantage in the first 40 minutes, but Cooke made three saves. Falmouth had the half’s lone two corner kicks.
Both teams pushed for that elusive goal in the second half.
Just 2:22 in, Yachtsmen sophomore Tyler Spence raced into the box, but her rush was slowed by Yarmouth senior captain Abby Belisle-Haley.
Five minutes later, Clippers junior goalkeeper Shannon Fallon got to a feed from Falmouth senior Julia Spugnardi, which was intended for Spence.
With 31:34 to go in regulation, Yarmouth sophomore defender Lauren Bartlett, who had a stellar contest, sent a long shot on target, forcing Cooke to make the save.
“Lauren’s probably the calmest person in the back,” said Belisle-Haley. “She kicks the ball and gets us together. She stepped up. She usually plays outside, but with (junior) Lane (Simsarian) injured, she stepped into the middle and did a great job. It’s really fun working with her.”
Two minutes later, Clemmer sent a low shot on net, but Cooke managed to hold on with Clippers freshman Eliza Lunt bearing down.
At the other end, a free kick from Falmouth senior Laura Bauer was saved by Fallon.
With 26 minutes to go, Yarmouth sophomore Lilly Watson had a shot on goal deflected by a defender, but Cooke saved it. Cooke then saved a header by Clemmer off a free kick from freshman Abby Condon.
With 22:10 to play, Lunt had a look, but sent her shot wide.
With 13:30 remaining, the Clippers earned their first corner kick, then got a second, then a third, but had nothing to show for it.
With 11:22 showing, Myers sent a low shot on target, which Cooke momentarily bobbled, but ultimately held.
“My hands and feet were cold,” Cooke said. “I couldn’t stay warm. I just hoped to stay behind the ball and that it wouldn’t get behind me.”
After a Yarmouth corner was cleared, Falmouth had the final opportunities of regulation, but a beautiful shot from the side by junior Georgia Babikan that appeared ticketed for the goal was tipped away by Fallon, a low shot from junior Emma VanWickler was saved and a VanWickler blast went wide.
In Maine high school girls’ soccer, teams play two five-minute, “sudden victory” overtimes and if no one scores, the game goes into the books as a draw.
That’s what happened Tuesday, but not without some anxious moments.
Just 36 seconds into the first OT, Clemmer played the ball down the middle, then spotted Torres open to her right. Torres dribbled in and shot, but Cooke made the save.
Two minutes later, a long bid from Torres landed in front of Cooke and she managed to hold on.
Then, as time wound down, Clemmer appeared on the brink of a breakaway, but was tripped up. A foul was called, but before the Clippers could manage a free kick, the clock hit zero.
Yarmouth had another great chance in the second OT, as with 3:12 remaining, Clemmer again set up a teammate to her right, this time Watson and Watson blasted a shot, but it went just right of the goal.
“Something about scoring goals, it all has to line up just right,” said Belisle-Haley. “The play from Katie to Emma and the play from Katie to Lilly were my two favorite plays of the game. If they’d been goals, they would have been even better.”
Bartlett looked to win it with 2:43 left, but her long shot was saved.
Falmouth then had a great look with 1:34 showing, as Bauer sent a free kick into the box, but it skipped through untouched.
Then, with 48.1 seconds left, a blast from VanWickler forced Fallon to make a sprawling save.
That was that and the game ended, 0-0.
“We’d like to win,” Belisle-Haley said. “We’re playing consistent, really good soccer, but I don’t think the Heal Points reflect that. The Cape loss in double overtime was one of the best games I’ve ever played in, one of the most fun games I’ve ever played, but it was a loss, so it didn’t reflect in the Heal Points. We’re either getting ties or we show everyone who shows up that we’re outplaying teams and are giving them games.”
Yarmouth finished with a 14-8 shots advantage (11-6 on frame). The Clippers had four corner kicks to two for Falmouth. Fallon stopped six shots.
“We’re getting better, but there are things we have to work on,” Smith said. “We have to finish. We’ll work on that. It was a good team effort. Kids from every class step up and do what needs to be done.”
Yarmouth’s fabulous freshmen and super sophomores continue to progress and impress.
“I’m actually really happy with how we’re playing,” said Belisle-Haley. “We’re such a young team. I’m beyond proud of all the freshmen who have stepped up. We had Ella Antolini playing in the back for extended amounts of time. She’s not used to that. We had Abby Condon covering one of the best forwards in the state. Katie Clemmer created problems for Laura Bauer in the back. Katie was like, ‘I don’t know what to do. She’s getting so mad.’ I told her she was doing it right and to keep going. I’m really proud of the freshmen.
“At the start of the year, the question of senior responsibility and leadership was really up in the air because there’s only (me and fellow captain, Julia Primeau), but Emma’s done a great job as a junior captain. I was apprehensive at first with all the freshmen, but they’ve all played together since they were kids. It’s almost like we’re coming into their team. I wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re such great additions to our team. They’ve stepped up.”
For Falmouth, Cooke turned heads by making 11 saves.
“It was a big game,” Cooke said. “It was a great experience. I love playing with the girls. They’re all really nice, supportive. Saturday was my first game and I was really nervous, but it gave me some confidence. My defense is solid. I would have faced harder shots if they didn’t pick up the (Yarmouth) girls.”
“Adelaide was our starter in the preseason because Maggie was out with a leg injury,” Pelletier said. “She’s had some varsity experience, but this is the first time we’ve thrown her in there in a regular game. She was a little nervous against Greely, but I could tell how confident she was tonight in warmups.”
Yarmouth (fourth in the Western B Heals) has two home games and two road tilts remaining. After hosting Kennebunk Friday, the Clippers welcome Greely Wednesday of next week. Yarmouth then goes to Poland and Gray-New Gloucester to finish.
“I think we’ll finish strong,” Belisle-Haley said. “We just need to get healthy. We deserve the goals. We have the scorers.”
“We’ve had a really tough part of our schedule,” Smith said. “We hope to get healthy and get back at it.”
Falmouth, meanwhile, which is still clinging to the top spot in the Western A Heals, is at York Thursday, hosts Kennebunk Wednesday of next week, welcomes Freeport two days later, then closes at defending Class C champion Waynflete Oct. 21.
“I think we’re making our way back to where we want to be,” Cooke said. “We had a couple tough games, but we’ll make our way back.”
“We have to get healthy,” said Pelletier, who hopes to get both Seitz and senior scorer Megan Miller back soon. “We have four big games coming up. We have to get a little bit more creative. We’ve thought about the top seed. We’ve talked about, but when we get to playoffs, we’ll be ready to play whoever we have to play. It would be a dream to play on this field, but if we have to travel, we haven’t lost on the road yet.”
Falmouth senior Mary Catherine Kowalsky and Yarmouth senior Julia Primeau fight for possession.
Yarmouth junior Emma Torres heads the ball away from Falmouth sophomore Emma England.
Falmouth senior Brianna Russell and Yarmouth freshman Katie Clemmer go for a header.
Falmouth sophomore Tyler Spence plays the ball in the air.
Falmouth sophomore Marcy Kittredge plays the ball away from Yarmouth sophomore Lilly Watson.
Yarmouth freshman Abby Condon plays the ball.
Yarmouth senior Abby Belisle-Haley watches as Falmouth senior Taylor Russell heads the ball.
@ Yarmouth 0 Falmouth 0 (tie)
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@ Falmouth 2 Yarmouth 0 (Western B quarterfinals)
Falmouth 1 @ Yarmouth 0 (OT)
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Yarmouth sophomore Lauren Bartlett, who had a stellar contest, fends off Falmouth junior Emma VanWickler as the Clippers and Yachtsmen play to a 0-0 tie Tuesday night.
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The popularity of online poker is on the rise, and there are plenty of ways to play for cash. US players may not be able to participate in the boom, but there are some ways to play poker online that will benefit your state’s economy. Most online poker rooms are based outside of the US, but the few that do accept American players are starting to adopt new cashier options, such as bitcoin and Litecoin. Although cryptocurrency has not yet gained traction in the online poker market, operators are eager to cater to this growing demand.
While online poker is legal in six states, more are expected to follow suit. States like New Jersey and Pennsylvania are already on the road to allowing online poker. Revenue results are substantial, so these are promising signs for the future. Soon, more US states will be connected to online poker sites via a multi-state network. As more states become aware of the benefits of legalized poker, the numbers are expected to rise. Online poker is the fastest-growing gambling industry in the United States.
The first step in playing poker online is to download a poker software application. Typically, this software is free of viruses. Next, you should create an account. Each player can only have one account on a particular poker site. Multi-accounting is illegal and could lead to a permanent ban from the site. In addition to the software, you must use a valid bank account with a credit card. Lastly, the game must be fair.
The legality of online poker in the US is not entirely clear. It is regulated at the state level. Individual states have the authority to regulate the industry, but the Poker Alliance is the primary lobbying group for online poker in the US. It was formed in response to threats to outlaw online poker in the US. The group now boasts more than a million members and has changed its strategy accordingly. However, the organization is working to ensure that online poker remains legal in the US.
US online poker operators pay significant taxes on their revenue and these taxes benefit the community. The money is put to good use by funding schools and social programs. US online poker operators offer some of the largest bonuses on the Internet. These sites are competing for traffic, so they have to offer valuable promotions and reload bonuses. There is no need to spend money on a casino when you can play for free! You can also play poker on your mobile phone using Ignition.
The popularity of online poker has made it possible for players in the US to play the game from two or more different tables simultaneously. It is easy to play multi-table poker when you have a decent hand and are waiting for a better hand. In fact, you can open two tables next to each other and focus on one while playing for a better hand. So, if you live outside of the US, make sure that your chosen online poker site is regulated.
You can also take advantage of freeroll tournaments to get some cash. However, it is worth noting that winning in these tournaments is likely to be a small amount of money. This makes it worthwhile to deposit some of your winnings into your player account. Most deposits can be completed instantly. To deposit money into your online poker account, simply click on the “Cashier” tab in the software. The software will guide you through the entire process.
Most online poker rooms have welcome bonuses that can reach $1,000. These bonuses are issued as rakeback. To qualify for these bonuses, you must play real-money poker games. Moreover, the bonuses are released in small increments, usually 5% or 10%, so you can expect a high return on your rake while playing. You can also play a few free tournaments to maximize your chances of winning. However, the main reason to play for cash is to increase your bankroll.
If you want to maximize your chances of winning, multi-tabling is a great option. In multi-tabling, players can open up multiple poker tables on one screen. By doing this, players can maximize the volume of play, increase ROI, and ensure faster play through bonus rounds. When you multi-table, you will also get the benefit of playing against multiple opponents at once. So, while playing multiple games is not necessary, it is definitely worth trying out.

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El Paso Fire Department offers free youth camps for teenagers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Fire Department is running a free youth camp for children ages 13-17.
According to the EPFD, participants will receive interactive, hands-on training about the department, search and rescue, and team building skills.
The Summer Youth Camp runs from Monday, July 19 to Wednesday, July 20 and takes place in the department’s training academy in Ascarate Park.
The number of participants is limited to 20 participants. Entry applications can be found Here and must be completed, scanned and emailed to firstname.lastname@example.org by Wednesday June 30th.


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Republican congressional candidate Andrew McCarthy said that he supports a public healthcare option, something typically supported by Democrats.
McCarthy, an Air Force veteran and military intelligence analyst, is running as a self-described “America First” Republican in New York’s 23rd district. The district is expected to be in central or western New York when the state legislature completes its redistricting.
McCarthy said his healthcare plan would not take the place of private health insurance, but would be an option for those who can’t afford insurance but don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid.
“I believe in the market for healthcare. I believe in private health insurance, and most people have private healthcare policies, but the public option would be a means-tested scenario, which means it would take care of our most vulnerable,” McCarthy told Hill.TV’s “Rising.”
Eligible individuals would need to meet specific criteria in order to qualify for the plan, which McCarthy emphasized would not apply to people in the country illegally.
“It would be socioeconomic and demographically targeted so people who sort of fall in the middle would have an option. It’s more of the foundation of our healthcare platform, it’s not the sole end all and be all,” he said.

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Whether we realize it or not, most of what we accomplish in life is the result of our habits – not that good if you’re struggling to achieve your goals.
If we want to be successful in any area of our life, it is in our best interests to develop the most effective habits that are most conducive to our success.
I recommend these 7 positive personality habits that, once implemented, will transform your life:
1. Take care of yourself
Nothing else in life will matter if you are in poor health, lack energy, or project a negative or depressing attitude.
Successful people train physically and mentally, eat healthily, and take care of themselves on every level possible.
There is no substitute for feeling good and knowing that you can do your best.
Taking care of yourself is a must to be successful in anything you strive for.
During this time of health crisis, I take care of myself as much as possible.
I exercise 3 times a week, read every day and pay attention to my thoughts. I can guarantee you that it works!
Like everyone else, it happens to me to have a bit of slack and it’s ok.
And the fact of moving, sport or stroll, I feel invigorated.
2. Cultivate and maintain a productive attitude and mindset
Never underestimate the impact of your attitude or state of mind .
The way you approach each day and the challenges you face inevitably and directly affect your bottom line.
For example, if you wake up feeling that nothing is working for you, that the world is against you, that life is unfair, or that no one is supporting you – I assure you that nothing will work and it will appear that everything is indeed. against you.
On the other hand, if you start the day with a “I can do this!” Mindset. », A state of mind that says that you will enthusiastically face whatever comes your way, you will feel that nothing is impossible.
Even if everything doesn’t go as planned, you’ll know you’ve done the best you can. Yes, we can !!
What I can suggest to you: either before sleeping or in the morning when you wake up, listen to positive affirmations.
I have been doing this since 2017 and it has considerably transformed the way I perceive the events around me.
3. Challenge yourself
There is nothing like challenging yourself mentally, physically and intellectually to eliminate these proverbial cobwebs.
When you challenge yourself, you stay alert, ready, and able to face adversity and obstacles.
Plus, you put yourself in the best position to win.
Ways to challenge yourself mentally include learning a new skill, playing chess, Sudoku, or solving crosswords.
Not only do these activities improve your mental abilities, they’re fun!
For an intellectual challenge, it pays to read or explore anything that makes you think or look at a situation in a new way.
Reading the works of scientists, philosophers and psychologists is both interesting and intellectually stimulating.
Physically, you can challenge yourself by incorporating resistance and cardiovascular exercise into your routine.
Resistance exercise builds muscle, while cardiovascular exercise such as walking, jogging, or climbing stairs stimulates your metabolism, strengthens your heart, and generally improves your overall well-being.
Getting in good shape has the benefit of improving your mental and physical health.
4. Engage with others
When we engage with others, we open up to new experiences, expand our knowledge, and deepen our human connection.
Some studies have shown that as social beings, when we interact with others, it modifies the neurotransmitter circuits in our brain activity.
This decreases stress and anxiety while increasing feelings of calm and happiness (oxytocin, often called the love hormone, is released when we bond with others).
5. Be disciplined
Every now and then we feel tired of being disciplined.
However, after our slack period, we must remember that in order to accomplish anything or maintain a high level of performance, we must re-commit to self-discipline. Self-discipline not only allows you to achieve your goals within a reasonable time frame, but it also allows you to live a more orderly and fulfilling life. Successful people practice the habit of self-discipline.
6. Expand your comfort zone
Expanding your comfort zone gives you the opportunity to test your limits and tap into your inner resources, sometimes unknown.
When you are ready to venture beyond what is safe and comfortable for you, you increase what is possible.
Conversely, not trying new things leads to stagnation and blocks creativity and innovation.
7. Create a journal of your positive habits
Creating a habit journal is a great way to remember your successes and motivate yourself to continue developing your talents and abilities.
Journaling also documents and articulates your dreams, ambitions and aspirations.
This habit invariably helps you stay focused and aware of your goals. Other benefits of journaling include increased awareness, promoting growth, and establishing clarity.
It can also increase your self-confidence.
For my part, I keep a journal where I write down all the actions that I have done.
And when I connect, I realize that I have achieved a lot.
I tell myself that I am capable, in the present moment, of continuing to accomplish great things that lead me towards the life I want.
If you take the time to integrate these 7 positive habits into your daily life, you will discover the benefits that lead to continuous and lasting personal success.

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Up Close with The Last Guardian Collector’s EditionDecember 12, 2016
The Last Guardian Collectors Edition is the fittingly grand culmination of a video game odyssey that began nearly ten years ago. Finally releasing in the early days of December, exclusively for Sonys PlayStation 4 (after having been originally slated to launch on its predecessor, the PlayStation 3), the high-end version of famed designer, Fumito Uedas masterwork, comes stuffed with a craveable assortment of physical and digital bonuses which are apt to entice prospective buyers.
The Last Guardian Collectors Edition comes packaged in a cardboard carton thats been designed to resemble a wooden crate. PlayStation enthusiasts will find the Blu-Ray game disc inside a limited edition metal case along with a card with a printed code that enables the download of the 10-song Collectors Edition soundtrack. In addition, buyers will find a full-color, 72-page art book (The Art of the Last Guardian) featuring sketches, and concept images chronicling the games development, as well as a sheet of 16 decals inspired by The Last Guardians characters and imagery.
The clear showpiece of The Last Guardian Collectors Edition is the premium statue. The two-part statue measures nearly 4.5 inches tall overall (with a circumference of approximately 10 inches). Each of the statues sculpted plastic figures depicts the games central characters; the enigmatic and courageous little boy (rising to a particularly diminutive 1.5-inch tall); standing atop a (3.5-inch tall) rendition of his hybrid winged-mammal companion, Trico, coiled in a slumber on a (1-inch high) circular base. The tiny figure has prongs on the feet that fit into recesses on the creatures head to complete the display. The piece boasts the uniquely stylized appearance (seen on screen) as brought to life with a paint scheme that employs the muted hues that are reminiscent of the games distinctly captivating visual design.
The long-awaited and PlayStation 4 exclusive, The Last Guardian Collectors Edition, released on December 6th alongside the standard physical and digital editions of the game at the manufacturers suggested retail price of $119.99 USD.


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The Queensland Government today officially launched a new Women in Manufacturing (WIM) strategy.
Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher said the aim of the new strategy is to attract and retain women in the industry, with particular focus on increasing participation in traditionally male-dominated roles.
“This International Women’s Day, I’m proud to launch this strategy aimed at achieving a more gender-equal manufacturing industry in Queensland,” the Minister said.
“Manufacturing has consistently contributed more than $20 billion per annum to the state’s economy over the past decade, and that number continues to grow.
“Increasing women in manufacturing by promoting an inclusive culture, makes employees feel they belong and contributes to a more diverse, robust industry,” he said.
He said experts had identified four priority areas, which will be the focus points for the strategy, to help women secure good manufacturing jobs in Queensland:
- Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in the manufacturing industry;
- Building on our existing capabilities and skills to further women’s leadership and development;
- Boosting women’s participation in VET (vocational education and training), building the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) pipeline and promoting advanced manufacturing capabilities throughout secondary and tertiary studies;
- Celebrating and showcasing the women in Queensland’s manufacturing industry.
“I’ve visited a large number of Queensland manufacturers, where women are working in a diverse range of roles – from the shop floor, to CEO – and there’s no doubt the diverse working culture leads to better outcomes,” said Mr Butcher.
“Having a bigger workforce of people with broad range of lived experiences will help Queensland cement its reputation as a world-leading manufacturing powerhouse.”
The Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Ministerial Council Sub-Group for Women contributed to the development of the strategy.
Established in 2022, the sub-group brought together experts to provide advice on the WIM Strategy action.
“Women bring valuable and highly prized qualities to the workplace and therefore we should be encouraging them to consider manufacturing as a career option,” said Sub-Group Policy and Project Lead, Mel Ireland.
“We know that 29% of the manufacturing workforce is women, however, those women are over-represented in administrative roles. Our goal is to open up a range of pathways, from the factory floor to the boardroom, so that women might find their place in the manufacturing sector as easily as their male counterparts do.
“The Sub-Group for Women has been proud to contribute and shape this strategy and we look forward to seeing it implemented and making a real improvement for women in manufacturing,” she said.
The WIM strategy can be found here

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text: Studies on medical geography about leprosy discuss the role of the detailed report of the occupation of the territories as a basis of the permanence of leprosy focus. In Brazil, the states that present the highest rates of detection historically are in the Amazon region, which shows an uneven regional evolution of the disease. This paper analyzes the evolution of leprosy contextualizing the migratory processes that occurred in the State of Mato Grosso since the second half of the 20th century. The economic dynamism that occurred in the State in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s caused population growth rates higher than the national average. The data analyzed permitted an association between the evolution of leprosy and the process of occupation of the mato-grossense territory. However, the permanence of leprosy in the municipalities of the Baixada Cuiabana, as well as in other municipalities that lost population, seem to point to the existence of geographic contexts of different vulnerability to the social production of the disease in the tate. The migration would explain the appearance and evolution of leprosy. However, we consider that the maintenance of the endemic can be associated to contextual factors related to environment.

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“All told, the administration has secured funding for approximately 445 miles of the total 722 miles desired by the Trump administration, a Caller analysis finds.”
Trump Has Secured Funding For More than Half of Border Wall
By Saagar Enjeti
The Daily Caller
March 7, 2019
One hundred eleven miles of new or replacement wall is either being built or is in progress on the southern border after Trump’s first two years in office, an administration official tells The Daily Caller.
All told, the administration has secured funding for approximately 445 miles of the total 722 miles desired by the Trump administration, a Caller analysis finds. The analysis holds only if all national emergency and executive action funding is upheld in court challenges.
Trump’s national emergency declaration and other executive action allowed him to tap $600 million from the Treasury asset forfeiture fund, $2.5 billion of drug enforcement money, and $3.6 billion under his authority as commander in chief.
Officials could not provide a complete estimate of the wall that will be built with the 2019 funds, though they noted that it costs approximately $25 million per mile, putting an estimate at 323 miles of additional border wall. The administration official cautioned that wall funding costs can vary because of terrain but noted that Trump’s actions lack the restrictions of previous appropriations to build wall in much needed areas, like the Rio Grande Valley Sector.


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- IBM Watson Health has announced a ten-year, $50 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) research partnerships with Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
The two collaborations will explore how to use artificial intelligence to improve EHR usability, support precision medicine, bolster patient safety, and foster health equity across communities.
“Building on the MIT-IBM Watson Lab announced last year, this collaboration will include contributions from IBM Watson Health's longstanding commitment to scientific research and our belief that working together with the world's leading institutions is the fastest path to develop, advance, and understand practical solutions that solve some of the world's biggest health challenges,” said Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP, vice president and chief health officer at IBM Watson Health.
“By putting the full force of our clinical and research team together with two of the world's leading academic medical centers, we will dramatically accelerate the development of real-world AI solutions that improve workflow efficiencies and outcomes.”
Researchers at BWH and VUMC will also focus on how human users interact with artificial intelligence technologies and how these emerging tools can reduce some of the administrative burdens that contribute to frustration and burnout in the clinical space.
“Today, for example, physicians are spending an average of two hours with their electronic health records and deskwork for every hour of patient care, a phenomenon the American Medical Association says is leading to a steady increase in physician burnout,” said Rhee.
“AI is the most powerful technology we have today to tackle issues like this one, but there is still a great deal of work to be done to demystify the real role of AI in healthcare with practical, proven results and clear-cut best practices.”
David Bates, MD, MS, chief of general internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, agreed with the urgent need to leverage AI and machine learning to extract value from existing data sets and improve user experiences.
“We all know that the future of health belongs to AI but today health around the globe is siloed and not actionable, making timely insights difficult to obtain,” he said. “Through AI, we have an opportunity to do better, and our hope is to find new ways through science and partnerships with industry leaders like Watson Health to unlock the full potential of AI to improve the utility of the EHR and claims data to address major public health issues like patient safety.”
Partners HealthCare, of which Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a member, has an established interest in advancing artificial intelligence in the healthcare environment.
The health system has a thriving research and development culture that focuses on reducing inefficiencies, supporting evidence-based decision making, and improving overall quality and outcomes.
VUMC, as well, is no stranger to EHR and AI innovation. The academic medical center has engaged in numerous partnership and research projects aimed at a variety of challenging issues, including streamlining workflows, leveraging genomic data to personalize care, and reducing care disparities.
One of VUMC’s more recent initiatives is a collaboration with GE Healthcare around using AI to develop tailored immunotherapy for cancer patients. The five-year project will create predictive analytics and diagnostic tools to support clinical decision making.
The partnership with IBM Watson Health builds on these themes, said Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, chair of the department of biomedical informatics at Vanderbilt.
“I have committed my career to using health information technologies to deliver precision medicine, promote health equity, and understand the human-machine interface and opportunities to improve public health,” he said.
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Board of Health Meeting Summary – January
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January 11, 2023
Elections & Committee Appointments
The Board of Health voted to appoint Councillor Kathryn Wilson as Chairperson and Mr. Dan Moloney as Vice-Chairperson for the Board of Health in 2023. The Board of Health also approved appointments for the following committees: Indigenous Health Advisory Circle, Governance Committee, and Stewardship Committee.
Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Indoor Public Settings
Dr. Thomas Piggott, Medical Officer of Health, shared findings from a report prepared by the Environmental Health team detailing recommendations to Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), in particular in the context of COVID-19. The report provided evidence concerning the importance of improving IAQ to protect against a range of health conditions, including cancers, asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and poor cognitive function. Dr. Piggott reviewed how our understanding of COVID-19 has evolved over the course of the pandemic. More notably, COVID-19 is now recognized as an airborne virus that does not spread as easily through contact with contaminated services. This has broadened our understanding of the need to use multiple layers of prevention to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Alongside vaccines and masks, evidence increasingly shows the role of ventilation as a protective factor against the disease. Dr. Piggott highlighted Peterborough Public Health’s ongoing leadership to support a public health strategy for improving IAQ. These efforts include PPH’s status as the first health authority in the world to collaborate on a lending program for indoor CO2 monitors, a new policy on air quality monitoring to protect staff and clients in the health unit’s facility, and a public report to inform broader sector advocacy on IAQ. The Board of Health received the report and endorsed recommendations to write to all levels of government and liaise across sectors to outline potential strategies to improve IAQ.
Opioid-Related Harms Update
Hallie Atter, Acting Director of Health Promotion, provided a routine update about drug poisonings based on data included on Peterborough Public Health’s Opioid Harms Data Portal. Atter noted that Paramedic Calls for Service declined slightly in 2022 compared to 2021, with men and residents between the ages of 25-44 continuing to account for the largest number of calls. In 2022, there were 539 Emergency Department visits due to suspected drug poisoning. More than half of these visits involved men and people between the ages of 25-44. Furthermore, nearly half of all visits in the previous year occurred between the hours of 4:00pm and 12:00am. Unfortunately, the region continues to see a high rate of drug poisoning deaths, with an average of 1 death every 7 days.
COVID-19 and Respiratory Viruses Update
Donna Churipuy, Director of Health Protection, provided an update on the status of respiratory viruses in the community. On Wednesday, January 11, the COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index moved to moderate risk after a week of being high risk. This change is largely due to a decrease in influenza cases. However, Churipuy noted that COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations have increased moderately. Fortunately, Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions for other respiratory diseases have decreased over the previous week, and there have been no deaths due to COVID-19 in the Peterborough Public Health region between January 1 and January 11. Churipuy also explained that vaccination clinics are between 55-75% booked, and appointment rates are lowest among children under 5 and between the ages of 5-11. Walk-in clinics have been added for all ages to increase accessibility; however, local pharmacies are now delivering the majority of vaccinations.


Four Florida panther cubs were killed at Big Cypress National Preserve this week as a huge wildfire swept over their den.
Their mother, fitted with a radio-collar for tracking, survived and returned repeatedly to look for her cubs, National Park Service officials said Wednesday.
The fire, ignited last week by a lightning strike, has spread across at more than 21,000 acres between Alligator Alley and Tamiami Trail, destroying three private hunting camps and forcing the closure of several trails.
The fire reached the den on Monday, with the mother staying until the last moment. She returned to the site later, looking for her cubs. "She came back several times to see what was going on with the kittens," said Deborah Jansen, the preserve's panther biologist.
Although firefighters knew the location of the den, they were unable to protect it because of the difficult location, said Jim Payne, spokesman for the incident command team.
"We would have loved to do something to protect the den," he said. "But with the thick vegetation, it just wasn't possible without putting firefighters in jeopardy. It's just unfortunate that we lost those kittens."
Battling the blaze are 261 firefighters and support personnel, using helicopters, engines and swamp buggies. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire was 15 percent contained.


The Onion touts itself as “America’s finest news source” and we’d have to agree, tongue in cheek of course. We’ve been Onion fans for years and everybody’s favorite jokesters recently released a dedicated Onion app for the iPad, on April Fools Day no less.
But this is no joke. What better way to catch up on all the fake news of the day than with an iPad optimized version of the spoof paper that will leave you in stitches. The features are what you’d expect from a tablet based newspaper: read stories in both portrait and landscape mode, in-app videos, and of course, some social sharing options as well.
This isn’t the first Onion-esque offering to hit iTunes as there is already an Onion iPhone app and an Onion News Network podcast that we highly recommend. After all, where else can you listen to a news report titled, “Clean Shaven Man Ready To Win Back Girlfriend.”
If you’re not too familiar with the Onion, here are some Apple-related spoofs they’ve done that should turn you into a fan rather quickly. This video below is about the advent of an Apple Friend bar.


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Ordinary People Come Through Here?: Locating the Beauty Salon in Women's Lives
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Beauty therapy is part of a vast multi-national, multi-million pound beauty industry. The beauty salon lies at the heart of a complex set of discourses and practices. Research conducted in the salon sheds light upon a number of key sociological debates including; issues of health and well-being; gendered employment practices; the construction and maintenance of gender identity and sexuality; body practices; and leisure activities. In this sense the salon may be used as a microcosm in which to investigate wider sociological concerns. In this paper, I will draw upon the testimonies of beauty salon clients, and beauty therapists. I describe four areas of treatment: pampering; routine grooming; health treatments; and corrective treatments. These areas are investigated in depth and related to different spheres in the woman's life. In particular, I show how the beauty salon is drawn upon in helping to negotiate the balance between these competing arenas. The ambivalences of achieving an 'appropriate' appearance in these differing spheres is investigated. Their implication in the self-surveillance of the client is also discussed.
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Due to the unique nature of our collection, the materials housed in our department must traditionally be viewed on-site. However, online exhibits allow us to offer CLRC resources and expertise to researchers, students, and teachers around the world.
Little Red Riding Hood: A Comparative Folk Tale Study
Explore the engaging world of folklore with this digital exhibit, which examines the multifaceted angles of study for a well-known, but ever-changing text.
Children's Book Art: Techniques and Media
Children's Book Art: Techniques and Media is an educational exhibit that takes you through the various media used by some of the country's most talented artists. From collage to watercolor to scratchboard, dive in to learn more!
The Making of Picture Book Illustrations: What is Preseparated Art?
Did you know that it once took four pieces of artwork to create a full color picture? The following exhibit will introduce the reader to the history of children's book illustration, specifically the influence of a labor-intensive and now-obsolete process knows as preseparation.
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Learn about the process of picture book creation, with this exhibit that takes visitors through the researching, writing, and illustrating of Melissa Sweet's award-winning non-fiction picture book Balloons Over Broadway.
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Andrea Davis Pinkney presented the 2014 May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture on May 3, 2014 at the University of Minnesota. Ms. Pinkney is a bestselling author of over 20 books for children and young adults. The online exhibit contains representative samples of her work, accompanied by art from the books, completed by her husband, noted illustrator Brian Pinkney.
The Children's Literature Resource Collections is an ideal resource for teachers of all levels to help their students more deeply understand literature, history, illustration, and the writing process of professional authors. While we no longer loan out physical teaching portfolios, we are in the process of creating digital portfolios and lesson plans for some of the authors and works we hold in our collection.
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Alvin Ailey by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney
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Grief in Picturebooks: an Evaluative Rubric, by Lisa Von Drasek, University of Minnesota Libraries, 2015


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Nearly one million people commit suicide each year, the World Health Organization reports. That evens out to about one suicide every 40 seconds.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) promoted Tuesday as World Suicide Prevention Day, which is being observed in about 100 countries worldwide. Dr. Lanny Berman, president of the IASP, says there are a number of effective approaches to suicide prevention and creating awareness is vital.
"It has been said that when one man dies it is a tragedy, when thousands die it's statistics. We believe that each and every one of these deaths is a tragedy, a needless and potentially preventable death," Berman said in a video on IASP's website.
Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., and his wife, Kay, lost their son to suicide earlier this year. On Tuesday morning, Kay posted a message to Twitter encouraging her followers to support the global awareness event.
"Today is World Suicide Prevention Day," she wrote. "Pray 4 those on the edge of despair. There is hope! Let's bring the conversation into the light!"
According to IASP, suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide and is particularly prevalent among young people. It is estimated that five percent of people will attempt suicide at least once in their life.
Evangelist Jay Lowder was nearly one of those people.
Lowder told The Christian Post how he found himself pointing a loaded pistol at his head one day when he was just 21-years-old. He had dropped out of college. His relationship with his girlfriend had come to an end. He lost his car because he couldn't afford to pay his bills. He was depressed and used alcohol to "dull the pain."
He woke up with a hangover one day, and walked into the bathroom to splash water on his face. While standing in front of the mirror, he said, he remembers feeling "worthless" and decided he was finally going to end his life. He went back to the sofa he had been sleeping on and began loading his gun. He contemplated the angle at which he should shoot in order to kill himself.
He also convinced himself that he would go to heaven if he pulled the trigger, though he now says that wasn't the case. He had gone to church as a child and had even been baptized, but he had not yet given his life to Christ.
He pulled back the hammer on the gun then put the pistol to his head as tears ran down his face. But something unusual happened then: his roommate, who had been sent home early from work, arrived before he could pull the trigger.
"It was God," said Lowder. "I mean, I...wasn't sure about it at the time, but it was God."
He wasn't fully convinced that God had played a role in the incident until three months later when he gave his life to Christ. It was then he realized that he mattered to God and that there was a "great destiny" planned for his life. The 45-year-old now takes the gospel message around the world and shares hope with others who are struggling with despair.
"For those people that are in that pit of discouragement and in that ditch of depression...my only word is this: there is a man who came, and he said he came to give life. He didn't come to bring death. He came to give life, and not only just life, an existence, but an abundant life. He is the ultimate answer, because he is the giver of life."
At the end of this month Lowder will share his near-suicide story in Northern Ireland, which has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe, according to a press release. His ministry has partnered with a large church, Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle Belfast, for the week-long Alive Belfast Mission event.
People in Belfast are not very vocal on the topic of suicide, says Lowder. Some leaders may fear that discussing it may contribute to the already high number of suicides in the area, though Lowder says the opposite is true. The best thing to do is talk about it, he says, which is why events like World Suicide Prevention Day are so important.
"People need to be talking about it, because...anything that people seem to want to hide is something that tends to be a problem, and anything that's not openly discussed is a warning sign," he said.
In the U.S., people are participating in the event in a variety of ways. Groups in many cities are hosting awareness walks. A 16-year-old in Jacksonville, Fla., with bipolar disorder wrote a letter to her school principal that inspired a school assembly on suicide prevention.
Some groups and individuals are also hosting presentations in which they will discuss, among other things, suicide risk factors and warning signs. Lowder says paying attention to such signs is important because no one close to him even realized at the time that he was on the brink of taking his own life.
"I didn't think anybody cared," he said. "And it's not true-there were a lot of people who cared. But in the mire of darkness and in the mire of depression, I needed somebody to reach out to me. So these days help prompt those types of things-discussion, reach out, education."


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Illinois Democrats held what was billed as their ''first annual Democratic unity dinner'' Monday. The affair proved that, particularly for the Democratic Party here, unity is sometimes hard to come by.
First of all, although three Democratic presidential hopefuls found their way onto a dais crowded with state party luminaries at the sold-out event, one of them, Sen. Joseph R. Biden (D., Del.), failed to appear at a unity press conference where the other two, Sen. Paul Simon (D., Ill.) and Jesse Jackson, agreed but disagreed.
Both men at the session echoed the state party chairman, Sen. Vince Demuzio (D., Carlinville), on the need for a unified party going into the 1988 election, but they disagreed on whether the Democratic nomination will have been determined by the time of the Illinois primary in March.
And two of the biggest names in the party stayed away. Cook County Democratic chairman Edward Vrdolyak, who will hold his own fundraiser later this month, said he had a previous engagement. House Speaker Michael Madigan said he was committed by the press of legislative business in Springfield, where the deadline for moving bills out of committees was last Friday.
It was also pointed out that Demuzio`s precedessor, State Sen. Philip Rock (D., Oak Park), held a statewide party dinner in Springfield four years ago, attended by nearly all the Democratic presidential hopefuls at the time. As introductions were made, Simon, Jackson and Mayor Harold Washington received the most enthusiastic ovations from the crowd of about 1,400.
But Simon and Jackson were both reserved and appeared somewhat uncomfortable together at a press conference before the start of dinner, called by Demuzio to highlight his efforts at reuniting the party after a year that saw two supporters of extremist Lyndon LaRouche defeat Democratic candidates in a primary election.
Asked whether he agreed the Democratic presidential nomination will have been decided by the time of the Illinois primary next March, an opinion expressed earlier in the day by Biden, Simon answered, ''probably.''
''But maybe not,'' he continued. ''Four years ago it was not settled coming into Illinois, but it was settled by Illinois. No one can predict with accuracy what the scenario will be.''
Asked his opinion, Jackson said, ''I disagree. Those who are in the race must be ready to run to Atlanta,'' site of the national convention.
The $100-per-person fundraiser in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel also highlighted the different directions that Illinois Democrats are being tugged by the presidential sweepstakes.
After front-runner Gary Hart`s withdrawal last week, Demuzio said state Democrats logically should fall in behind the favorite-son candidacy of Simon. But Jackson hopes to get Washington`s support, particularly in putting together a slate of delegates to the national convention, and is expected to fare well in cities like Chicago and East St. Louis in the Illinois primary next March.
Biden has lined up members of the Daley wing of the Democratic party, including William Daley, the political-strategist brother of Cook County State`s Atty. Richard M. Daley. Others in this group include Rep. Martin A. Russo (D., Ill.), a House Ways and Means Committee colleague of Rep. Dan Rostenkowski; State Sen. Howard Carroll (D., Chicago); Democratic fundraisers Thomas Rosenberg and Steve Wilson; and Chicago lawyer Joseph Cari, counsel for the party`s state central committee.
Rostenkowski and Rep. William Lipinski (D., Ill.), influential members of Chicago`s congressional delegation, have thrown their support to a House colleague, Rep. Richard Gephardt (D., Mo.).
Some Democrats said it was awkward having the three presidential contenders crowded at the same dais. Simon is a statewide officeholder seeking the presidential nomination, they said, and should have been accorded the spotlight. Furthermore, they said, Jackson could be considered the front-runner inasmuch as he has greater national name recognition than any of the other announced candidates.
Biden, who had been invited as the featured speaker before Simon revealed his aspirations, said he had no desire to get mixed up in the state`s Democratic infighting. ''I`d like to think people understand I`ve respected all the factions in the state and have not gotten in the middle of fights,''
An invitation for Simon to address the dinner was extended after he announced his candidacy. Jackson Monday adjusted his schedule to make the dinner, canceling an appearance at a fundraiser in Philadelphia.
''It seemed to be the thing to do in terms of where he should be,'' said Frank Watkins, Jackson`s spokesman. ''The more Rev. Jackson is seen on the stage with the other candidates, the clearer it`ll become who should be the nominee.''
Demuzio said Monday`s fundraiser was a successful effort to retire some debt previously incurred by the party, acquire some modern equipment and add to the staff.


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LAVERGNE, Tenn. - Sex crimes detectives in La Vergne called it Operation TNT: Treats. No tricks. And they spent Halloween day tracking down convicted sex offenders to make sure they knew what they can and can't do on the holiday.
"This is the perfect holiday to reconnect and let them know we are keeping tabs on them," said detective Bob Hayes.
Hayes and a team of special officers went into neighborhoods with a file of photos and a list of sex crimes convicts. At one home the offender was at work, but his wife confirmed they planned to keep a low profile.
"We aren't doing anything for Halloween. Lights out ... no candy ... nothing," said the wife.
At another home, the grandfather of offender James Gregory told officers he no longer lived there.
"Do you mind if we come inside and made sure he's not there," asked Hayes who was allowed inside the home. Hayes said families often lie to hide loved ones, but Gregory was gone.
Detectives did later track Gregory and arrested him. He's headed back to jail for failure to comply with state sex offender registry laws.
Convicted sex offenders who are on probation or parole are prohibited for decorating their homes for Halloween, handing out candy or dressing up in costumes.
In all Lavergne detectives successfully located more than thirty convicted sex offenders and all but two complied with the state laws. Those two were arrested.

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Plenty of good food vendors, great entertainment, crafters and rescue groups came together on Saturday at the Lehighton Park to create a venue for people to learn more about taking care of their pets and possibly find a new forever friend to take home.
Donna Crum, organizer of the second annual Rockin' Rescue, was in high spirts on Saturday watching as hundreds of people enjoyed the day in the park.
Crum was extremely pleased with the turnout.
"People could get the education they needed as to where to call, where to go and what to do in any situation," said Crum. "If there is a lost dog in Carbon County, they know what to do for the best outcome."
Crum said that all the bands and music were donated because the groups all wanted to help the cause.
"The best part is the networking," she said. "All the groups are communicating and that is a good thing for Carbon County residents."
Along with the rescue groups providing information and pets for adoption, there were people who came to help raise money to help the animals.
There were plenty of dog- and cat-themed vendors, as well as vendors offering doll clothes, hair bows, hula hoops, jewelry, household items, purses and vitamins and supplements.
Donna Hartley of Mahoning Valley brought along "Doozie" her Sussex spaniel, who is one of 75 of the breed. With his short legs, longer body and even longer ears, Doozie made lots of friends.
Hartley, who brought specialized pet items to sell, said her goal was to introduce the Sussex spaniel breed to people to create a demand for the friendly dogs.
"Without an interest in the breed, I am afraid it will die out," said Hartley.
There were lollipops for sale by Cats Peek Rescue to raise funds for Jack, a rescued kitten that needed surgery. Carbon County Animal Shelter had drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers and sausage sandwiches for sale along with Cesare, a Rottweiler/shepherd mix; and Fifi, Jasper and Chopper, all pit bull mixes; and Raul, a beagle, that were all available for adoption.
Debbie Craver, the county's new animal officer at the animal shelter, introduced herself. She said she had assisted with two adoptions.
There was also a blanket raffle and information about $25 microchips by Cat's Peek Rescue, which also offered cupcakes for sale and showed off four kittens that were available for adoption.
Christina Obrecht of Palmerton was offering a meet and greet with Apollo, a rescued alligator, that had been abandoned inside a home. He had been living inside a plastic tote without food and water and light or heat. Obrecht said that Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary does not adopt out their rescues, but finds them homes in an animal farm or game preserve.
"We take birds and aquatics of all kinds which are rescued or abandoned or given up by their owners," said Obrecht.
At the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, they offered information and were showing off their personal pets.
Carbon County Friends of Animals had several cats for adoption.
On hand was Rocket, a dog that was hit by a car and left for dead by the side of the road for two days. He underwent surgery and was adopted two years ago by Jim McKeone, president of the shelter. Since Rocket had bone chips in his spine, they feared he would be paralyzed. While Rocket, now 3 years old cannot use his back legs, he is able to get around using a wheelchair for his back end. He pulls himself along on his front legs. He recently passed the test to become a therapy dog and will be visiting nursing homes and hospitals.
"There were too many cats and kittens at the shelter," said Susie Yaich of the CCFOA.
"We have a variety of ages," said Yaich. "We have adults and a lot of kittens." For more information or to adopt a cat or kitten call Yaich at (570) 325-2221, or her cell at (484) 629-5258. The shelter at 900 Walnut Ave., Jim Thorpe, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Also available to assist was Alley Cat of Rescue Ink, a Brooklyn-based rescue group, that was the subject of a six-hour documentary film that showed what goes on behind the scenes at the no-kill shelter.
Entertainment was provided by Rehab X, Senile Delinquents, Waiting for Katie, the Bees Knees and Crime Dog Karaoke sponsored by Lehighton Crime Watch.
Also part of the event were the Jukebox Cruisers.

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Applications for grant funding are being sought from trainee ophthalmologists by Fight for Sight and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The Ophthalmology Trainee Research Network Awards, which offer grants of up to £5,000, support studies with a clear patient benefit.
These awards are funded by Fight for Sight and supported by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. They are designed specifically for trainee ophthalmologists to instigate an NHS-delivered clinical research study.
Fight for Sight are calling for applications from trainee ophthalmologists who are:
• in training in an NHS Acute Trust that delivers eye care services;
• a member of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists;
• have initiated or co-initiated the study with other trainee ophthalmologists;
• the Chief Investigator of the study.
The studies in receipt this funding will also become part of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network (CRN) portfolio of studies. This means they will be eligible for consideration for support from the CRN in England or similar support structures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The call will open on 29 January 2018 and close on 27 March 2018. All applications must be submitted via the Fight for Sight online system. For more information, please email: firstname.lastname@example.org


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Hatching May Flies billowed from the Colorado River in a desert snow storm. Our new friend Mark a local Ichthyologist was amazed at their numbers. Beez, a fast looking dog with endless energy, raced up and down the banks of the river snapping and twisting after the swarm of powder white bugs. Robyn and I sat with Heidi and her friend Ben nursing a cold growler of Moab Brewing Company Pale Ale as the evening sun lit up the red rimrock bluffs to our North. Ben pointed out some of his favorite rockclimbs, pinnacles and desert towers soaring up several hundred feet from the canyon floor. All Robyn and I could do was stare in awe – neither one of us had seen a landscape like this before.
“You guys should climb Owl Rock before you go. You can’t come to the desert without bagging a tower” Ben said. “I’ll give you doubles between #1 and #2, you guys will do awesome. Just turn right at Balanced Rock and drive a mile to an overlook. The route is right there, you can’t miss it!”
Robyn and I finished the growler and sat sporting underwear in lawn chairs as stars came out and the heat of the day’s sun lingered in the canyon. It was far to hot to sleep so I amused myself with long exposure shots on our camera. Only after the 5th or 6th car went by illuminating me standing on the side of the road in my underwear did it occur to me that I might actually be scaring the shit out of people.
I looked at the clock, 4AM and it was finally cool enough to fall asleep, just two hours later the alarm went off. If we were going to find this tower and make an ascent, we needed to get up early to beat the heat. Word-of-mouth directions and route descriptions led us to the base by 8AM and I found myself pulling on the starting holds of our first desert climb. Owl Rock is a one pitch 5.8 tower in Arches National Park. The tower rests on a relative high-point and although it can be done in one pitch the summit and exposure of the climb were quite surprising. The stone was red and smooth at first, but with a fine grained sand paper feel. The moves were between large bread loafs and hand jams to a perfect mushroom top summit. The view from the top was vast including several arches and red rock domes. The landscape here is so unique to us. Fields of cactus meet scrubby forests and river canyons streak away for miles lined with red rock cliffs.
We spent the remainder of the day touring the park before retreating from the heat back to the beach along the Colorado for a refreshing dip. Before arriving in Utah we had an idea we may like to climb at an area called Mill Creek. Essentially all we knew about Mill Creek was that it existed somewhere in Utah and was supposed to have amazing rock. Hand drawn map in my pocket we left Salt Lake, over the Wasatch and into the desert interior toward Moab. Driving to the desert when Salt Lake was hovering near 100F seemed like a death wish, but rumor had it that Mill Creek’s higher elevation and shaded slot canyon remained cool even when Moab was boiling.
After an exhausting drive we arrived at Mill Creek and proceeded to hike a half mile down the wrong canyon before catching a view of the crags the next drainage over. Bushwhacking our way to the top we fought briar patches and dusty cattle trails till our exposed arms and legs dripped with blood and stinging sweat. This mistake set the tone for our afternoon. The climbs at Mill Creek are held behind some mysterious veil for out-of-towners. Somewhere along our bushwhack we lost our hand drawn map to the briar bushes and were forced to navigate by vague descriptions and memories of online photos. The routes seemed hard, the air was muggy and bolts were used sparingly. In short, we were exhausted, flustered and intimidated. The climbing was beautiful, but ground-up onsight climbing was not to be taken lightly.
The following morning, rested and with no doubt where we needed to go, we felt much more relaxed. The morning temps were cooler, and we ran into a local who pointed us toward some tens and elevens to try along with this wisdom “When you know all the beta the routes can seem like 5.10, but if you don’t it seems fucking impossible.” With more realistic expectations akin more to trad climbing than sport climbing we set out and completed 3 excellent routes. The rock is minimally featured for large stretches broken up by flat crimps and occasional ladders of featured pockets.
Limited online research before arriving had Robyn and I drooling over a photo we had seen of a 5.11b/c route called “Ferns Have Feelings Too”. After a morning of confidence builders we were ready to step it up a notch, so I waited for a cloud to roll over before setting to it. A smeary dihedral led to a thin face up to some nice in-cut crimps and a small rest. High stepping and arching my back under an awkward bulge I felt the ground tugging at me from my precarious clipping stance. Safely clipped, I continued on to a better hold before the feet disappeared and I was forced into an off balance high step which put the kibosh on my onsight attempt. The day prior I would have finished the route off and brushed it aside, but with a bit more confidence and patience I pulled the rope, rested as Robyn worked the route, and sent it second go!
Robyn flashed our first two routes and cleanly top-roped a third before making some impressive links on Ferns. Feeling accomplished, we had regained our confidence and decided to celebrate with a shared Vincent car wash shower and a sampler from the Moab Brewing Company.
For an unexpected plunge into the desert unknown, our swing through Moab turned into one of the most enjoyable stops on the trip. The scenery was incredible, the access to recreation was top notch and the town was really just a pleasant place to hang out in. Moab had friendly people, a bustling but not overbearing main drag, a skatepark, ballpark, swimming pool, and Chinese food by the scoop! What else does a small town need? Our last day in town was spent touring Canyon Lands National Park and then catching a late movie to wait for cooler temps before setting out across the desert back to Salt Lake. With Maple Canyon ablaze and plans with friends changing left and right, our minds are again wandering to the next destination of our trip – Lander, Wyoming. One more weekend here with friends and it’s off to the wild west.


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When I was 12, I read a book that changed my life. Full of adventure and wisdom, it had me enthralled from the start. It was not a volume to be devoured in one sitting, but one to be savored, even kept for a lifetime and returned to often for reference.
No, it wasn’t the Bible, though its entry into my life was nothing short of providential. It appeared mysteriously inside my desk one day at school, and from then on I used it as an escape from the endless drone of grammar and algebra lessons. The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook was its title, and to this day, I value the lessons I learned from it more than anything else I learned that year. It taught me how to fight an alligator, escape from a submerged vehicle, build a primitive shelter, and survive jumping off a bridge, among other useful and impressive feats.
The more I learned, the more I longed to put my newfound skills to use. My ego had been stoked by the feats of that ultimate boy-hero, Harry Potter, and I believed my youth to be no inhibition. I saw myself gracefully springing into action after a scream rang out or a crash, saving some terrified person from a ghastly fate. I began secretly wishing for a small-scale yet life-threatening disaster to occur just so that I could save the day.
If I went for a hike with my family, I insisted on walking toward the front of the group so that I might be the first to face a wild animal. If we drove over a bridge, I cracked open my window to make for an easier escape should we plunge into the water below.
If we went out to dinner, I’d closely observe our fellow diners for signs of choking, in the hope of demonstrating a superior Heimlich Maneuver. Or better still, an emergency tracheotomy!
I thrilled at the shock value of having to perform this simple procedure by actually slitting open someone’s throat. The scene, I imagined, would take place in a hibachi-style restaurant well stocked with large, sharp knives that could easily be appropriated for the purpose. A drinking straw would do for a breathing tube, and after a few puffs . . . life saved! The paramedics would be so impressed they would hang a plaque with my name on it in the fire hall. It seemed quite straightforward. All I had to do was wait for the right moment.
Little did I know, my moment would come sooner than I’d imagined. Not long after I discovered the survival handbook, I was at the beach with my cousins. As the others played in the sand, 6-year-old Jordan and I decided to venture into the ocean. We were in an unguarded section of beach, so I promised our parents that we wouldn’t go out past where we could easily stand.
We were splashing in the surf in water no higher than our waists when something strange happened. Two waves suddenly loomed out of nowhere and came crashing in from opposite angles. When the tide went out, so did Jordan. The force knocked her off her feet, and the current sucked her in.
In a split second, I saw what was happening. I was up against a textbook rip current, and I knew what to do—swim parallel to the shore to escape the pull. But Jordan didn’t know that. My knowledge was useless.
Falling back on instinct, I launched myself into the receding water, grasping for any part of her I could reach. As I watched her disappear feet-first into a rush of foam, I managed to catch something—her hair. Hanging on for dear life, I yanked her toward shore. The force of my effort propelled us backward, and she and I landed in a heaving pile on the sand.
“Are you okay?” asked a middle-aged man who had been wading nearby. “You’re lucky you caught her!”
Vaguely, it dawned on me, my heart still pounding, that he had been the sole witness of my heroic act. Though the beach was littered with people, only he seemed to have noticed what had happened. No admiring multitude was materializing to praise my aplomb under pressure. There would be no plaque.
But as I turned to see dripping, frightened Jordan finally cough and sputter and catch her breath, I realized that I didn’t care.