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After a brief exchange of pleasantries at the Alexander Bar in Cape Town’s central area, Siya Makuzeni raises her arms. She is frustrated about an earlier conversation she had with a producer who argued against including a woman pianist in a production about the 1950s because “there were no female pianists in the Fifties”.
“I was like, ‘um, Nina Simone, hello? Nina Simone, guys!’ People think all Nina Simone did was sing. That’s what we deal with.”
The vocalist-cum-trombonist has lived another day when patriarchy expects women to show permission slips to be great. Indeed, there was Simone, and Hazel Scott, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Sweet Emma Barrett, Mary Lou Williams, and more. (That this list is without a woman from Africa has not gone unnoticed.)
Nonetheless, Makuzeni is right. Fast forward to some weeks later, and vocalist Spha Mdlalose rightfully points out that, though some progress has been made, girls and women have been taught that their role in jazz is that of the vocalist and nothing else.
“I’m excited to see that there are more female instrumentalists coming up. I don’t think that there is much teaching about the significance of female instrumentalists in jazz music,” Mdlalose laments.
If you do a Google search for women in jazz, about 80% of the results lead you to write-ups about vocalists.
There isn’t enough written about the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Melba Liston, Lee Morse, Peggy Gilbert, Tutu Puoane, Lindi Ngonelo, Phuti Sepuru, Portia Sibiya, Siya Charles, Anikki Maswanganyi and Linda Tshabalala. Not enough has been written about pianist and reluctant singer Thandi Ntuli. She, Makuzeni and Mdlalose have been active jazz artists for a combined 28 years.
However, it would seem people are finally listening. The three are part of the band for Mzansi Magic’s new Sophiatown-based soap opera, The Road – an opportunity from which Ntuli has learned a great deal.
“Hearing and recreating the music of that era has been quite an educational experience. Also, one can’t help but have new-found respect for the discipline that goes behind putting together such a production,” says the University of Cape Town graduate.
The Road was a welcome challenge for Makuzeni, who composed and arranged the show’s music.
For Mdlalose, it has largely been about not being a stan (an avid fan) in front of one of her favourite actresses. “I have always loved Sthandiwe Kgoroge’s work so, most of the time, I was more focused on keeping my cool around her and not acting like a crazy fan,” she laughs.
Between them they have performed with almost everyone’s favourite artists, from Thandiswa Mazwai to Lionel Loueke. Last month, Mdlalose performed at the Oslo Jazz Festival alongside Andreas Loven. In February, Ntuli toured the country launching her debut album The Offering. Makuzeni, who, in the past 13 years, has performed and collaborated globally with various artists, says it’s about time (young) women in jazz get the recognition they deserve.
“We are dealing with a social system still generally entrenched in patriarchy. Young women in jazz are still up against a male-dominated environment, especially as instrumentalists,” she says, although there has been growing interest in young female jazz artists.
Though Mdlalose appreciates that jazz ought to mind the politics of the art, and ask itself where all the women are, that the limited number of female jazz musicians is a reflection of a broader social issue is not lost on her. Ntuli has decided to use this to her advantage.
“Many guys just can’t stand the sight of a woman carrying an 88-key weighted keyboard. That works just fine for me. I think being female has made me interesting/intriguing to people because it’s not the norm to see a female play the piano.”
She says, however, to celebrate women in jazz requires women to be in jazz in the first place. “If art is not promoted from a young age, we need to appreciate that those we do see in the arts we see because of a deliberate choice of either a parent, or the individual, or exposure to an environment like church where many people learn to play an instrument.”
For Makuzeni, the solution starts with jazz. “Jazz music has been utilised many times as a social tool for change. We have many musicians who partook in political struggles in an effort to create social change.Therefore, jazz and politics are synonymous. The more people speak out, the more we can challenge these trends in the hope of being able to have a fully representative jazz industry,” she says.
Despite always having to deal with a lot of male ego and “constantly having to prove yourself and your skills”, as Mdlalose puts it, these three women have managed to take their rightful place in the jazz scene.
When Makuzeni is not with her four-year-old son, she’s writing scores, performing reggae as Miss Grey, fronting for the rock band Ippyfuze, and mesmerising jazz lovers with her trombone and nostalgic voice.
Mdlalose does the nae nae dance while lending her crisp, powerhouse vocals at the new Coke Studio. She also juggles music sessions while trying to overcome self-doubt and release her debut album.
When Ntuli’s not winning Mbokodo Awards for women in jazz, her astounding range on the piano is in high demand from newlyweds to living legends such as Steve Dyer.
Building careers representative of an unapologetic excellence hasn’t been without its challenges. Makuzeni remembers the first time she did a trombone solo at a jam session in front of older musicians – with whom she now plays.
“They laughed at me. They laughed at me so hard, they were cackling. After that I didn’t do a trombone solo for while.
“Also, the industry has regressed in many ways. There are no more [lucrative] record deals, the industry rates are declining every year, and jazz musicians have to fight for festival performances against mainstream celebrities that get booked repeatedly at such events.”
Mdlalose’s biggest test has been making that elusive debut album. “Because music is so personal, you’re always wondering if what you have to offer is good enough. You’re always striving for perfection, wondering if people will like it, if they’ll get it.”
February’s tour opened Ntuli’s eyes to the realities of the jazz landscape.
“It’s challenging to reach greater audiences with the number of venues we have locally. When I went on tour earlier this year, I realised that performing more frequently is really the difference between good and great, but venues are scarce so it’s hard to build that momentum.”
With all things considered, Ntuli, Makuzeni and Mdlalose are unshakeable in their determination.
As Ntuli puts it in response to being asked what her future plans are: “Watch this space!”
The Road airs at 7.30pm weekly from Monday to Thursday on Mzansi Magic. Thandi Ntuli will perform in Prince Lengoasa’s aMaqhawekazi Big Band at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz on Thursday September 24

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3 – 18 April 2023
Kino Šiška, Kamera Gallery, Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana
Opening: Monday, 3 April 2023, 7 pm
Artists: Nika Autor, Sara Bezovšek, Ana Čigon, Jasna Hribernik, Marko A. Kovačič, Damijan Kracina, Andrej Lupinc, Kolja Saksida, Rok Sieberer – Kuri, Miha Vipotnik
Curator: Varja Močnik
History teaches that experimental film is intended only for a narrow circle of the public. Is the (difficult) accessibility of this type of content an issue of physical display spaces or curation environments? Perhaps of limited and at the same time overcrowded spiritual contexts? Such questions will only be deepened by the exhibition of experimental audiovisual works by Slovenian authors. And multiplied.
The history of screening (and the accessibility) of Slovenian experimental film and video is the subject of consideration for the planning of an exhibition whose “natural” environment would be a movie theatre or a similar (darkened, focused on one screen) space, a television set or an individual screen/monitor placed within a contextualized space. The group exhibition of experimental audiovisual works by Slovenian masters in spaces that were not originally considered or intended for exhibiting such works (such as the Kamera Gallery) means a new context for the works (placed in the new space so that they impact each other and interact with each other) and a new context for the space, as well as an opportunity to address questions about the accessibility of these works to the public. The exhibition will deal with the question of the accessibility of these works in physical presentation spaces, with the sub-question of how mental spaces complement physical ones. Throughout history, experimental film and video often represent content intended for a narrow part of the interested public. Are experimental works inaccessible to the public also due to the nature of their inherent essence – that is, perhaps a “non-communicative” experiment for the general public? The purpose of this kind of questioning is not to relativise the issues of “physical accessibility” of content for different, especially vulnerable, audience groups, but rather to establish a connection between physical and cognitive access to content.
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A screen recording of the webpage www.s-n-d.si. Sara Bezovšek was drawn to various apocalyptic scenarios that could lead to the end of the world as we know it. She collaged visual material, found online in the form of short videos, memes, photographs, gifs, emoticons and various external links, with her own works, thereby creating a complex and visually saturated narrative that follows typical Hollywood film premises, and takes the viewer from an idyllic situation to scenes of natural catastrophes, global pandemics, alien invasions, nuclear explosions, meteorite collisions and other terrifying situations.
The film is a reshot of the 1973 movie Solidarity by Joyce Wieland. It documents workers’ protests in Ljubljana. It raises questions such as: what is solidarity today, who is showing solidarity, with whom and when? The reshot of the movie was motivated by a current situation of mass unemployment, horrifyingly exploitative work conditions, ever more exploitative restructurations of the labour market when the question of solidarity is undermined by structures of domination.
The video is a short feminist comment on astronomical obstacles blocking the way towards gender equality.
The video reconstructs the movements of the Tasmanian tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus), which became extinct in 1936. A year before the video was created, the Australian Museum in Sydney began developing methods for preserving the genetic material of the animal in order to clone it in the 21st century, when appropriate technological procedures become available.
A chance encounter between two expert jugglers and a pyromaniac that takes place around a semi-destroyed factory in Jesenice area.
The documentary video patchwork with shots from various places in the world that the author visited while working as a cameraman at Slovenian national TV station in the span of ten years. Diversity of aesthetics is visible through a compilation of shots from different continents. A stable rhythm that runs through the whole video unifies all different scenes and brakes the seeming symbolic differences. The video would work as an ideal visualisation of Levi-Strauss’s anthropological theory developed in his book Race and History. Featured song by Slovenian rock band Buldožer ‘Svaki čovjek ima svoj blues’ (Every man has his own blues) works on a global level and concerns different cultural group and stops being a critique immanent exclusively to western society.
Vivisection… the title tells us all.
By layering of pictures the artist succeded in simultaneously presenting the past and the present. Destruction of a house represents the present, and fragments from letters written by people who used to live in the house represent the past. An off-screen voice reads the letters, but the sounds soon become unintelligible – for who gives us the right to rummage through the intimacies of these anonymous people? Anonymous they shall remain. For a moment we even see their faces in photographs, but these photographs are something we have yet to become: history.
In his video work the author gives an ironic statement about the state of home video production of that time and its integration in television programme (recorded for Petak u 22. TV Belgrade show in 1984). In the beginning the artist is sitting in a studio in a manner of TV broadcast presenters. His statement continues in an off over a montage of segments of one of his older video works Space shot in black and white. The montage is edited with added chroma key. Video was shown as part of Avtovizija (1986), the first show about author video on public television.
The video was made on a basis of an eponymous performance from 1983 by Marko Kovačič. in which the author combines elements of sculpture, space, geometry, physicality, action, and music. With specific movement, contructivistically designed sets projected onto a screen, and the present video installation the artist creates unclear boundaries between reality and the construct of space, time and body. The artist applies his body to projections in the background and creates static and moving images. The video is accompanied by experimental music.
Photo: Kaja Brezočnik/Kino Šiška archive
Photo: SCCA-Ljubljana archive
Production: SCCA-Ljubljana/DIVA Station, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
Supported by: the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia, the City of Ljubljana – Department for Culture


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Montgomery College Bioscience Education Center
The Montgomery College Bioscience Education Center, in the heart of the I-270 Technology Corridor in Germantown, Maryland, is a new $87.9 million structure that was conceived as a sustainable and coordinated effort to bring new educational services to the College’s Germantown campus.
The project was intended to make a statement—it includes the Biosciences building, a mile of new public roadway, and an adjacent parking area with all supporting utilities and infrastructure.
As an educational facility, the College wanted to incorporate stormwater treatment into the building and site experience. Its stormwater management elements treat every square inch of the project, from micro-bioretention facilities integrated into the landscape design of the building to bioretention in the parking lots and vegetative management practices located within the road right of way. The building features a green roof, along with wind turbines, 30 kilowatt solar panels and water-efficient landscaping. The project area features a regional stormwater management pond that treats the 80 acres on campus, controlling peak flow rates and run-off velocities to improve downstream watershed conditions. These elements along with efficient systems within the building, earned the Biosciences Center a LEED-Gold rating from the US Green Building Council. The College went even further and established a forest conservation plan that preserves 75 acres of forested area on the campus including 46-acres of high-priority forest located along I-270 and along the Gunner’s Branch tributary stream channel.
The college enjoys a close relationship with Holy Cross Hospital, combining teaching programs and in this case working with concurrent construction of adjacent facilities. Because of the necessary coordination, construction of this facility and Observation Drive needed to be completed in three phases by three separate contractors to meet the specific timelines for the hospital’s opening. Sometimes those phases overlapped which meant that things needed careful orchestration to prevent confusion. Also in the mix was an existing 30-inch water main that ran directly through the building site. The water main supplied most of Germantown, so needed to be relocated without interrupting service to a major suburban area. All of these challenges created yet another challenge in coordinating the permitting process for all of these efforts.
Montgomery College expressed their appreciation for the project team’s responsiveness and availability during the construction process to ensure that all was going smoothly on the project and that any questions or concerns were handled efficiently and accurately.
In the end, the community appreciated the improved infrastructure that went along with the project, accessibility to medical offices next to the campus and a new way to move about in a congested area near Interstate 270. Students appreciated the convenient location but were also pleased with both the look and the function of the micro-bioretention beside the building entrance. The rain cascades from one filter down to the next forming waterfalls that make them stop and take note.

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According to the photo and videos which trended on WhatsApp yesterday, the pictured lady was said to have allegedly committed suicide in the United States after finding out that her husband was sleeping with her mum. It however got worse when she noticed she and her mother were pregnant at the same time.
According to reports, the Ghanaian woman who has a child allegedly decided to jump from a high rise building to her death and nobody was able to save her. Although there were security men around the building as at the time she jumped, from the video, no one could help her. See the video below:
Just recently, Ikhenbor Joy, a 34-year-old pregnant woman, reportedly beat up another pregnant woman, Gift Nkechi, over a disagreement.

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Sony Music Nashville has signed Willie Jones to an exclusive deal in partnership with The Penthouse.
“Whoa! I can’t wait to see what’s down this road,” says Jones. “I appreciate everyone who has been part of the Willie Jones story so far, and I’m truly blessed. Now, let’s get it.”
The Shreveport, Louisiana native blends hip-hop and country music. Jones has earned critical acclaim for his debut album Right Now, which features the poignant patriotic single “American Dream.” The video clip of this anthem was jointly premiered on CMT and BET, a first for the networks.
Jones is represented by Jonnie Forster at The Penthouse for management and John Huie at CAA for booking. He is signed to a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.


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A presidential candidate’s daughter’s very bad decision comes back to haunt her in Confederates.
Tis the season for fall picks.
Way over yonder on KQED Arts, I give a few recommendations of plays and musicals not to miss this summer. Head on over and
The sheer volume of great theater going on around the Bay Area can be daunting. I’ve picked out a
The host of a beloved children’s program tries to carry on after the death of his wife, who played his puppet pal on the show.
The prolific Lauren Gunderson is back with another play about SCIENCE! I tell you all about it on KQED Arts.
Liberty Bradford Mitchell describes growing up amid the porn industry as the daughter of one of San Francisco’s Mitchell Brothers in her one-woman show plus backing band.
A new political drama at TheatreWorks already seems sorely outdated. My review is on KQED Arts.
There must be something in the water in the South Bay and Peninsula. TheatreWorks has unveiled a new musical version of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest in Mountain View, not long before San Jose Rep opens another musical adaptation of a great British play of the 1890s written by a renowned Irish wit: A Minister’s Wife, based on George Bernard Shaw’s Candida. While the latter is set in the original period, Being Earnest has been transplanted to the swinging London of the 1960s for some reason, or for no reason at all.
There have been a ton of solo shows about various historical figures in which they hold forth about their long and colorful lives, sometimes under the pretext of giving a lecture, sometimes seemingly for no reason at all. But now there seems to be a rash of two-character plays that pair deceased notables with obvious fictional characters designed only to draw the celebrities out and get them talking about themselves.


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By Richard Mc Sweeney,
Special to Ya Libnan
A historic day in Lebanon for Ireland and a dream come true for one Irishman when he recently presented a paper on the renowned Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist Gibran Khalil Gibran's work The Prophet.
On the memorable afternoon of Wednesday the 5th April 2006 Richard Mc Sweeney of Ireland presented a paper titled 'Meeting in another dream - The Prophet reborn as Myriam of Lebanon' at an International Conference held at the University Saint-Esprit de Kaslik commemorating the 75th anniversary of Gibran's passing.
Mr Mc Sweeney's paper outlined the major influences that led him to produce his manuscript titled 'Myriam of Lebanon – A lyrical philosophy of ambiance steadfastly established on Gibran Khalil Gibran's The Prophet.
The work Myriam of Lebanon which he debuted at the conference and which was very warmly received was presented as a genuine, authentic and transparent attempt to construct in the first instance a regional paradigm bridge of beauty in expression, freedom in thought and magnificence in work between the ancient cultures of Ireland and Lebanon: all thanks to the genius of Gibran Khalil Gibran.
Besides participating in the conference which was inaugurated by the Lebanese Minister of Culture, Dr Tarek Metri, and ran from the 3rd to the 6th of April, Mr Mc Sweeney had a chance to visit the Gibran Museum in the stunningly beautiful hill country of Bsharri (pictured right). Higher up on the snow-covered slopes of Mount Lebanon he visited Lebanon's grove of famed cedar trees known as Arz ar-Rabb.
Lebanese poetess Dr. Rouba Saba Habib treated Mr Mc Sweeney to a tour of downtown Beirut of strolling along among its beautifully restored buildings, and later to a splendid lunch overlooking one of Beirut's most famous symbols the Raouche Rocks. He enjoyed listening to her recite and talk about her poetry, in particular one concerning woman and the sea.
During his stay in Lebanon Mr Mc Sweeney was deeply touched by the joyful, strong-spirited attitude of the people he met, in particular of a number of very bright university students. One student told him that while they seemingly have all the troubles of the world in Lebanon, they have a great love for each other and a joyful outlook on life, and they felt that while the people in Europe would appear to be greatly organized show much indifference towards their fellow human being, and in general are inclined to be way too serious about life and the future. They were often saddened they told him when visiting European countries by the lack of smiling faces they met in the streets.
In his work Myriam of Lebanon Mr Mc Sweeney makes the following encouraging comment which has a particular resonance for not alone the people Lebanon but also for the people of his native Ireland when he says,
"People of Éirelese this profound self-knowledge would I have you wear with pride and courage in your hearts - that your youth and your spirit is greater by far than your Joyce, and not that your Joyce is by far your greater.
For so it is in my land of my Lebanon - that our youth and our spirit is greater by far than our Gibran, and not that our Gibran is by far our greater.
Arise off your calloused knees people of Éirelese, and happily be with making your own mythologies;
For our days and our nights will not be less generous to you than to my strong-spirited, joyful and youthful-hearted Lebanese."
According to Mr Mc Sweeney the Lebanon of the international media and cinema is not the Lebanon of the Lebanese people. Lebanon of the people he found to be full of welcome, warmth and joy. He found a people passionately in love with their country and deeply hurt by the assassination last year of their former president Rafiq al-Hariri, and also of their much beloved and respected journalist Gibran Tueni.
Besides the warm-hearted people of Lebanon themselves Mr Mc Sweeney also experienced the beauteous landscape of their Lebanon. This is often a side of Lebanon that people abroad never get to hear of even see. He sees it as a world of stunning beauty from its snow-capped mountains down to its verdant lowlands along the shimmering waters of the Mediterranean. He is of the belief that we are but guests in nature. And being a guest necessitates that we be respectful towards our gracious and generous host for the continuity of a country's beauty depends very much upon the people, and on how they culture their children from a young age to respect nature as a life in itself.
As an Irishman Mr Mc Sweeney was truly proud to be invited to Lebanon to make this little bit of philosophy-poetry history for himself, his family and his homeland as well as make a worthwhile contribution to a greater understanding and advancement of human society worldwide.
Richard Mc Sweeney is a rural Irish philosopher who expresses his ideas through the medium of poetry although he would be slow to call himself a poet. He has spent thirteen years in the Republic of Korea studying Oriental Philosophy. He also spent a number of years in the Middle East deepening his understating of Sufism in particular and Islam in general.
He has spent the last five years living a semi-hermitic lifestyle in an idyllic hamlet in his native Ireland with his wife and two children. He makes known his ideas to the world through his own website. Gibran's The Prophet has been his constant companion with close on thirty years. He has had it since his college days in Ireland when he was first introduced to it while listening to a musical interpretation narrated by his fellow countryman the actor Richard Harris. Whenever he has been in need of solace and inspiration, he would turn to it and find it always to have a welcome for him.
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Friday reported that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolted the town of Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya.
In the state agency’s bulletin, the earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, occurred at 3:45 a.m. Its epicentre was 12 kilometers southeast of Ambaguio, with a depth of nine kilometres.
Baguio Phivolcs Officer-in-Charge Salvador Cesario said its epicenter was traced to Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, which felt an Intensity 5. Baguio felt Intensity 3, and the towns of and Aglipay, Maddela, Quirino felt Intensity 4.
According to preliminary assessments of Phivolcs, there was likelihood of damage.
As of press time, Cesario said there were 10 aftershocks reported in Bayombong.
He cautioned the public to be always ready when calamities occur, especially earthquakes, which up to now no technology can monitor the exact time of occurrence.


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Auto Insurance for Senior Citizens
This article covers everything you need to know about auto insurance for seniors, including car insurance rates and how to reduce risk on the road.
Your insurance rates start increasing after you reach age 65. Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean your driving will worsen. It does mean that your reflexes could get slower, and you should be more prepared when heading out on the road. That’s why it’s important to know how to find the cheapest rates to keep them low. This article covers what you need to know about auto insurance for seniors, including:
- Car insurance rates for seniors
- How to keep you auto insurance rates low
- How seniors can reduce risk on the road
Senior car insurance rates
Young people and senior citizens typically pay more for car insurance than drivers between ages 25 and 65. We found that seniors pay an average of $1,478 per year for auto insurance, or $123 per month. Despite having more miles logged on the road, driving does become more challenging as your body ages. Your ability to respond quickly to changing situations deteriorates. Because of the delayed motor skills, hearing and vision that come with old age, seniors are deemed a higher risk by car insurance providers. This results in higher premiums.
Around age 65, most people will see an increase in their car insurance premiums. But if you have a clean driving record, the increase probably won’t be drastic. And there are ways to mitigate this potential increase.
Best car insurance for seniors
Looking for cheap car insurance for seniors? We compared four major auto insurance companies to find the lowest auto insurance rates for senior citizens. We found that, on average, auto insurance will cost a senior $1,478 annually. However, your exact rates depend on your driving record, where you live, the car you drive and more. These are the rates we found for each car insurance company we analyzed:
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|Rates are based on quotes from a 70-year-old female driver with a clean driving record using a 2018 Nissan Altima in the Seattle metropolitan area. Coverage limits are 25/50/25 with $500 deductibles for collision and comprehensive insurance.|
We found that Progressive offers the cheapest auto insurance for seniors, whereas AARP/Hartford insurance is the most expensive. To find the cheapest auto insurance rates, compare quotes from several insurers.
How to keep auto insurance rates low for seniors
Some things that can harm your driving record are driving with an expired license, the number of traffic accidents you have been involved in, traffic violations and fines and any DUIs. The less strikes you have on your driving record, the less you will be charged for car insurance. Here are some ways to keep your auto insurance rates low:
- Drive carefully and maintain a clean driving record. The cleaner your driving record, the lower your premiums will be.
- Purchase a safer car. Purchasing a newer car equipped with more safety features is bound to make your premiums go down. You will be at much less risk of being injured (and filing an insurance claim related to the injury) in a modern car, than if you were driving a 30-year-old vehicle with no airbags.
- Take a safe driver class . You can get a driving refresher through The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) or a local senior center. By proving that you are taking the necessary steps to maintain a safe driving record, you might qualify for a discount from your insurance provider.
- Drive less. You’re less likely to get into an accident if you don’t drive often. By limiting the miles you drive annually and notifying your insurance provider of this change, you can lower your rates.
- Increase your deductible if you drive less. Since driving less means you would have a lower risk of getting into an accident, your premiums will go down.
- Reassess what is covered on your basic auto insurance policy. For example, adjusting your physical damage coverage. Physical damage coverage is a combination of both collision coverage and comprehensive coverage, both of which cover damage to your vehicle.
Insurance policy considerations
When determining whether your car insurance policy meets your current needs or if you need to update it, there are a few different things to take into consideration.
First, you should reassess who is included in your car insurance policy. Maybe you’ve been divorced, remarried, or widowed. You might not have revised your policy, so you might be paying more than you need to for your insurance. If you have an older car and don’t want to buy a new vehicle, you might want to consider getting safety features installed to reduce your premiums. You should also consider “bundling” your home and auto insurance with the same carrier. Doing this can get you a sizable discount on your premiums.
In order to make changes to your policy to better fit your current needs, it's important to contact your insurance agent or broker and discuss any changes that you want to make. They might even offer you discounts depending on how long you have been with that provider.
How seniors can reduce risk on the road
If you as a senior citizen feel confident as driver, you can reduce risk of an accident by taking some basic safety precautions while on the road. As we age our eyesight weakens, so it makes sense to consider ways to make it easier to read what is on your dashboard. You may be able to add a back-up sensor or camera to your vehicle. Some cars even have self-parking features that help you parallel park.
It also might be in your best interest to reduce the amount that you drive if you feel uncomfortable on the road. If it’s late at night, foggy, snowy, or rainy, you might choose to wait for conditions to improve before driving.
It could also come in handy to install a voice-activated GPS in your car, so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to read a map when unsure of where to go.
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If the literary classic To Kill A Mockingbird were adapted to reflect the current reality, what would the story look like? The answer to this question lies in Calpurnia, a new Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC) production premiering on March 24.
Written by Audrey Dwyer, the play centres on Julie Gordon as she aims to make a movie from the viewpoint of To Kill A Mockingbird character Calpurnia. Given that Calpurnia is a maid at the Finch household and didn’t have the same upbringing as Julie, she struggles to prove herself worthy to tell this story, even though she comes from a place of privilege.
Although the play deals with heavily charged subjects such as racism and inequality, Dwyer says the story has a comedic feel.
“If someone hasn’t read the book before, they will definitely be in for a fun and comedic night at the theatre. I think one of the major differences in our social sphere right now is that we are talking about (racism). This play is an opportunity for people to see themselves and their values or obstacles in a way that is delightful, kind of awkward and funny,” she says.
Centering Calpurnia as the main character is far from the play’s only connection to Harper Lee’s classic novel. According to Dwyer, most of the characters in the play were inspired by those in the book.
“I read To Kill A Mockingbird in high school, and when I decided that I wanted to write this play, I went back to the book and did a bit of comparison and contrast with the characters in my play. The father (in Calpurnia) is like Atticus Finch, and Julie is like Scout. The other characters in the play have similar behaviours and personalities to the ones in the book, and that was an intentional choice, because I wanted to examine To Kill A Mockingbird through a modern lens,” Dwyer says.
Following the social and political impact of George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police in 2020, Calpurnia doesn’t shy away from the hard questions. Actress Emerjade Simms, who plays Julie in the production, says audiences will feel reflected in her character’s journey throughout the story.
“It’s a lot of wondering about your voice and how you can use it. I think that this play is really good at drawing a mirror to society and showing the ways that we are all very flawed and need to have grace. It’s an examination of race, class and feminism. If you want to have a good laugh and time to think, this is for you,” Simms says.
Calpurnia isn’t the only thought-provoking project to land on the Royal MTC stage. The theatre company recently announced its planned 2022-23 season. Amongst the production lineup starting in October are Network, The Three Musketeers, Into the Woods and an Audrey Dwyer-directed piece called Trouble in Mind.
Calpurnia runs from March 24 to Apr. 16. For tickets and additional information about the play, visit royalmtc.ca.
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On this “journey” of mine, I have encountered people who are more than willing to tell me the TRUTH. Yet, when I have heard this “truth” it didn’t seem like the “truth” to me. What I failed to realize is that when we present our truth to others, it is being not only filtered by our own personal history, but the personal history of the one hearing it. Therefore, we should be very careful about telling someone that they are wrong.
I believe our divine nature….will always recognize truth when presented with it. That’s when we say “it resonated with me” or “I just KNOW it is the truth.” We long for the truth, but unless we expose ourselves to truth in different forms….from different perspectives…there is danger of falling into the “you are wrong” trap.
I was watching a video on You Tube by a lady who was “channeling” and she was talking about how to remain peaceful. Paraphrasing, she said you can not “fix” how you feel about something when you are in the middle of an emotional upheaval. In order to remain calm, and peaceful, and loving that you need to cultivate those habits BEFORE you experience the incident. I don’t necessarily believe that people can channel…but I do believe her message was right–that in order to remain calm, and peaceful, and loving, you have to cultivate those habits all the time. That resonated with me. That is part of my TRUTH.
Labeling people as wrong because their TRUTHS seem different than yours will only divide instead of unite. We are all in this TOGETHER. All created by ONE creator, and those of us who recognize our own divinity should be working to unite us all in one body. Educate yourself before you jump to the conclusion that someone else is wrong, for when we judge others we are pointing out our OWN inadequacy.

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Nan Lee Retires as VP Project Development
UEX Corporation (TSX: UEX) (“UEX” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Ms. Laurie Thomas, CPA, CMA, CPIR has been appointed as Vice President Corporate Relations effective January 2, 2018.
Ms. Laurie Thomas is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Professional in Investor Relations with more than 20 years of professional experience. Before joining UEX, Ms. Thomas held the position of Manager, Investor Relations at Cameco Corporation, one of the world’s largest uranium producers. She was responsible for developing, executing and measuring the success of the IR marketing strategy. Her role saw her spending a great deal of time on the road, managing investor road shows and conferences attended by Cameco’s senior executive. She held a number of accounting positions before starting with Cameco in February 2006 in the Finance department and ultimately joining the investor relations team in November 2007.
I am excited that Laurie has joined UEX. Her extensive background in the uranium sector, as an Investor Relations and accounting professional will be of immeasurable benefit to the UEX Management Team in the coming months and will help steer the Company towards continued success as we emerge from these challenging uranium markets.
- Roger Lemaitre, President & CEO
The Company also announces that Ms. Nan Lee has retired from the Company effective December 31, 2017. Ms. Lee has held the position of Vice President, Project Development since 2011.
I would like to thank Nan for her contributions to the Company. Despite the challenges of the uranium markets, Nan has provided UEX with valuable insight and has skillfully guided our Company through several project studies. I have been privileged to work with Nan during these past 7 years and, together with current and former members of the Board and Executive, I would like to wish the best to Nan and her family in her retirement.
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UEX (TSX:UEX, OTC:UEXCF.PK, UXO.F) is a Canadian uranium exploration and development company involved in fourteen uranium projects, including three that are 100% owned and operated by UEX, one joint venture with AREVA Resources Canada Inc. (“AREVA”) that is 90.1% owned by UEX and is under option to and operated by ALX Uranium, as well as eight joint ventures with AREVA, one joint venture with AREVA and JCU (Canada) Exploration Company Limited, which are operated by AREVA, and one project (Christie Lake) under option from JCU (Canada) Exploration Company Limited and operated by UEX. The fourteen projects are located in the eastern, western and northern perimeters of the Athabasca Basin, the world’s richest uranium belt, which in 2015 accounted for approximately 22% of the global primary uranium production. UEX is currently advancing several uranium deposits in the Athabasca Basin which include the Christie Lake deposits, the Kianna, Anne, Colette and 58B deposits at its currently 49.1%-owned Shea Creek Project (located 50 km north of Fission’s Triple R Deposit and Patterson Lake South Project, and NexGen’s Arrow Deposit) the Horseshoe and Raven deposits located on its 100%-owned Horseshoe-Raven Development Project and the West Bear Deposit located at its 100%-owned Hidden Bay Project.
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Representative Anthony Weiner tried to put the great social-media sex scandal of 2011 to bed today by admitting that he had sent an explicit photo of himself to a Twitter follower.
“The picture was of me, and I sent it,” said Weiner, 46. “I haven’t told the truth, and I’ve done things I deeply regret.”
Before today, Weiner first said he had not sent the photo—which featured a man’s crotch with a bulge in his underwear—and claimed his Twitter account had been hacked. But the congressman from New York City later undercut his story by conceding that he could not say “with certitude” that the picture was not of him.
Weiner’s confession may have been prompted by additional photos published today by conservative media entrepreneur Andrew Breitbart’s BigGovernment.com website. These photos, which were sent to another woman, featured a shirtless Weiner. Breitbart said he refrained from posting another photo sent by Weiner because it was of an “X-rated nature.”
“I’ve seen a lot of this congressman’s body,” said Breitbart, who first broke the news about the Twitter photo.
The spectacle surrounding Weiner’s press conference became more bizarre when Breitbart took the microphone for 15 minutes before Weiner entered the room. Liberals had accused Breitbart of smearing Weiner, a prominent liberal Democrat who had been mentioned as a possible candidate for mayor of New York. Breitbart noted that everything that had been published about Weiner had proved to be true. He defended the photos as “real news” and said it was clear that Weiner’s strategy had been to “blame the messenger.”
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Suzuki Comes To Play In 2018
Story By Dominic Cimino
To say we were excited to throw a leg over the new 2018 “Zook” would be an understatement. There was much debate as to which machine held the highest regards in the “most anticipated bike of 2018” category, but we feel that the all new RM-Z450 is in that mix. It is pretty crazy to think that this yellow big bore had remained practically unchanged since 2005, aside from a few updates here and there. But Suzuki finally put an end to the “Ole Yeller” era with a completely redesigned bike focused on not only elevating the brand, but also supplying riders and racers around the world with a bike that can “Run”, “Turn”, and “Stop” better than the rest.
So why is the RM-Z450 one of the most anticipated bikes of 2018? As stated, after over 10 years the bike finally has changed, and not just the graphics, but a complete overhaul. Think about it: we are on a pretty sharp three to four year time frame with almost all other Japanese manufactures that release new models to the market. Some good, some not so good, but changes nonetheless. Not to mention, KTM and Husky have been flipping new bikes faster than an In n Out cook does patties. This left Suzuki no other option but to reveal a new machine that would leave us foaming at the mouth to ride. And where did we get to finally ride this beauty? The private facility owned by none other than the Joe Gibbs Race Team, located in North Carolina. The stage was set and the bike was ready, so let’s get into it.
The 450 experienced changes from the ground up, and we do not plan to dive into every minute detail in this story. If you missed the previous link on KeeferIncTesting.com that unveiled most of those changes, click here to read through it: https://www.keeferinctesting.com/motocross-testing/2017/6/28/2018-suzuki-rm-z450-first-look. Instead, we wanted to share our thoughts after getting up close and personal. At first glance, she is an absolute beauty! She has sharp lines in the new “beak” body design, hints of blue that really grab your attention, and ergonomics that will make your mouth water. Once we sat on the bike and assessed all of our controls to adjust things accordingly, we noticed something was missing… the “magic button”. No electric start on this new 450, and with the way the industry is headed, it made us ponder why it was not included on an all-new bike in 2018. We asked the Japanese born North American Motorcycle Operations Manager what the scoop was, and he revealed a pretty blatant honest answer: they simply ran out of time. We like that honesty! Suzuki was so focused on creating a brand new bike for the market, that everything else on the motorcycle took priority over tinkering with something foreign to the motocross lineup. It will be interesting to see how long it takes before that button makes it’s debut. Nevertheless, this didn’t hinder our excitement to get on the track after a couple swift kicks on the old fashioned, longer than normal, start lever.
Once in motion, the 2018 RM-Z450 exudes a lively motor package with crisp throttle response. The changes to the air boot design, fuel pump, and injector location all worked very well together, as it complimented the bike’s extremely usable power curve. We feel that this RM-Z power character is so linear in the RPM range that you can ride in second or third gear whenever you choose. If you want to rev the bike, it allows you to due to having great over-rev. If you want to cruise and stay more in the bottom end torque zone, it allows you to with ease as well. This new bike doesn’t make you work to find the “meat” of the power, as it is incredibly user friendly no matter what position your throttle hand is in. We personally did not utilize the additional ignition couplers while testing, but our friend and fellow test pilot, Dustin Pipes of PulpMX.com did, and he explained the leaner, more aggressive map was much better for him and the conditions we were in. On the flip side, we were plenty satisfied with the available power in stock trim.
You cannot always judge a book by its cover, but in the case of the new RM-Z, you definitely can. As stated previously, just the looks of this 450 makes your mouth water, as it’s sharp lines and updated styling evoke a sense of great handling characteristics naturally. This stays true when on the track, as this bike will point and shoot anywhere you want it to. We found ourselves several times charging into corners assuming we would push the front end or get stood up in deep ruts, but to no avail, it is proven once again why the yellow machine is known for it’s amazing cornering abilities. You will feel like a hero entering ruts, flat corners, and just about anything else that requires changing direction. Transitioning from the back of the bike all the way to the tank is effortless, as the ergonomics are slim and playful. The new lower-bend Renthal FatBars really catered to our smaller test rider, and compliment the overall feel of the rest of the bike. The dimensions of the rider cockpit are also comfortable, as the combination of the bar, peg, and seat (rider triangle) dimensions work well with one another. In regard to its weight, the 450 is on the larger side of the scale weighing in at close to 250 pounds (with fuel). But, because this bike handles so well, you will really only feel the weight when lifting it on & off the stand in the pits. The balance of the chassis is also a highlight, with almost equal weight distribution applied to the front and rear end. We did experience a little front end twitch from time to time, but we are positive that when we spend more time testing in different conditions that we can remedy this minor issue.
As for the suspension package, we are all delighted to have spring forks back. They proved to make the front end of the bike stable and planted, as the new beefed up internals allowed us to be aggressive in all circumstances. We did get the fork to bottom every other lap on the steep transitions and jump faces found on the JGR track, but we were reluctant to increase compression because we did not want to sacrifice how the fork felt everywhere else. As for the rear shock, this thing is interesting to say the least. The RM-Z450 utilizes Showa’s BFRC technology found on their GSXR-1000R: Balance Free Rear Cushion. All controls and adjustments are found on the upper shock reservoir that focuses on unique damping adjustments to control compression and “rebound”. We put “air quotes” on rebound, because there is no longer a rebound clicker adjustment. You will have to make 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, etc. turn increments on the new rebound adjuster instead of “clicks”. Again, one day was not enough to really dissect how this thing works in depth, and what you need to do to make it work better. But we can say that minor adjustments make noticeable differences. The range of tuning options has multiplied significantly, and with proper time, one can really have some fun getting in tune with this shock. To round out Suzuki’s new motto headed into the new year of “Run”, “Turn”, “Stop”, we will lastly talk about the RM-Z’s brake package. Up front you will find an oversized brake rotor that increases stopping power. After burning the brake pads in for a few laps, we can tell you that the stopping power is improved; but we can also tell you that the front brakes are still nothing to brag to your friends about. The 2018 set up is good, but not great. The rear brake sees a newly designed master cylinder that helps eliminate mud build up and the possibility of your boot getting hung up, and we can admit we had no issues with getting great feel and stopping power out back. But because the term “Stop” is so heavily utilized in Suzuki’s new marketing campaign, we feel that the front brake could be and should be so much better.
Ok, time to wrap things up on the new Zook. We can go on and on about a lot of things 2018 RM-Z related, but trust us, we want to ride it more first! Yes, we found some things that we weren’t the biggest fans of, but those were small slices out of a big pie. This bike is awesome, and the truck taking it back California needs to step on it. The motor is great, and the ergonomics are fantastic. The styling is drool worthy, and the suspension package is very unique. Overall, we are confident that this yellow machine has what it takes to be a front-runner in the new year. The 450 class is always stacked, so we are very happy to know that the Suzuki engineers took that to heart, as they are incredibly prideful of their motocross heritage. They wanted to put extreme focus on regaining a solid foundation on the competitive side of the industry, and appeal to amateurs and professionals alike to establish one hell of an RM-Army. In the end, to say we had an absolute blast at this year’s Suzuki media intro would be an understatement. We were spoiled with generous hospitality in so many facets, and were given the chance to ride a track nestled inside a lush green forest with dirt that everyone dreams of. Not to mention, even Mother Nature was on our side! It was beautiful, and we want to thank everyone involved with this event for really showing us a great time. Stay tuned on KeeferIncTesting.com for more coverage and future stories on anything RM-Army related.


Businesses are facing a “perfect storm” from 2012 when they will be hit by a
doubling in their energy bills at the same time as the UK government’s
controversial “carbon tax”.
Carbon Masters, a spin-out company from the University of Edinburgh, has
calculated that most UK firms will be see their gas and electricity bills
soar by 100 per cent between 2012 and 2016 while they will also be saddled
with a carbon tax bill of at least £42,000 under the government’s Carbon
Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy efficiency scheme.
are completely unprepared for the enormous jump in their energy costs from
2012 onwards. The CRC scheme was set out by the previous Labour government in order to
encourage large and medium-sized firms which use at least 6,000 megawatts a
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The New York Giants have reached a five-year deal with former Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, according to ESPN.
Rodgers-Cromartie chose the Giants over a competing bid from the New York Jets.
He visited both New York franchises.
This is a damaging blow to the Jets, who recently cut Antonio Cromartie.
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The Sense 3D Scanner from 3D Systems is a portable, full color, three-dimensional scanner for quickly and easily creating 3D models of real-world objects. It has a wide scan volume from small 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9" items up to 9.8 x 9.8 x 9.8' objects. The Sense also has a convenient working distance of 13.8" to 9.8'.
The Sense 3D Scanner works by using two cameras on the front of the device. One camera is utilized for capturing the shape and size information while the second is solely for color. This helps to create accurate models perfect for 3D printing. This works well with the Sense's full integration with the Cubify Sculpt software and Cubify's website for direct 3D printing from home or through the cloud.
For general operation, the scanner sends a 30 frame per second image stream over the 7' USB 3.0/2.0 cable to a Windows 7- or 8-based computer. The computer then processes the information to create a 3D model. This can then be enhanced and edited with the use of the specialized software to create printable models.
The English version of Cubify Design is a powerful 3D design application for creating drawings or sharing the data with other 3D software. Cubify provides basic 2D drawing tools so you can communicate your project to others. Optimized for 3D printing, Cubify Design does not limit how many parts you can have in your model, but it may be limited by your own computer specifications.
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Sense 3D Scanner
Field of View
Horizontal: 45° Vertical: 57.5° Diagonal: 69°
Maximum Frame Rate
Minimum: 13.8" (35 cm) Maximum: 9.8' (3 m)
35.4 mil (0.9 mm) x/y resolution at 1.6' (0.5 m)
Minimum: 7.9 x 7.9 x 7.9" (20 x 20 x 20 cm) Maximum: 9.8 x 9.8 x 9.8' (3 x 3 x 3 m)
Depth Image Size
240 x 320 pixels
39.4 mil (1 mm) at 1.6' (0.5 m)
Color: 240 x 320 pixels
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 8 (32/64-bit) and 7 (32/64-bit) Mac OS X 10.8 or later
Recommended System Requirements
Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent 2 GB RAM 1280 x 1024 display resolution 32-bit color depth 4 GB available hard disk space
Cubify Design Software (License Code, English Version)
Minimum: 56.6 kb/s Recommended: DSL, cable modem, T1 or faster
Import: IGES, STEP, SAT, DXF, DWG Export: STL
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later Microsoft Windows Installer 3.0
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Processor: 2 GHz or greater Intel Pentium or equivalent CPU RAM: 1-2 GB Resolution: 1024 x 768 minimum (1280 x 1024 or greater recommended) Graphics Card: 64 MB or higher GPU with DirectX 9.0c or later Color: 32-bit Hard Drive Space: 500 MB Virtual Memory: 1 GB Input: Mouse or pointing device
Windows Vista and Windows 7 Processor: 3 GHz Intel Pentium or equivalent CPU RAM: 4 GB or more Video Card: 128 MB of discrete memory or higher Color: 32-bit
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If you are like most Americans, you have probably taken in scores of news reports regarding the federal government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program but haven’t necessarily had time to let all those big numbers sink in.
Since the TARP program took effect in 2008 more than 700 U.S. banks have received aid from the federal government in order to stabilize their operations through turbulent economic conditions. But, exactly what has the impact of the program been? Will taxpayers benefit or have we all lost out on our investment? Exactly how many jobs were added to the economy as a result of the program?
If you’re looking for answers to these questions then don’t fear, because the U.S. Treasury has released a report disclosing some of the most important figures concerning the federal governments TARP program. Here’s a sneak peak of the data below:
|Total amount invested in banks||$245 billion|
|Repayments from banks||$243 billion|
|Percentage of TARP disbursements recovered||70%|
|Estimated Lifetime cost of program||$48 billion|
|Estimated cost including AIG common stock held outside of TARP||$28 billion|
|Jobs that would have been lost witout TARP, American Reinvestment and Recovery Act||8.5 million|
|Jobs U.S. auto industry added since Chrysler and GM emerged from Chapter 11||88,600|
|Taxpayer proceeds from GM's IPO||$13.5 billion|
|Estimated lifetime profit from TARP program||$20 billion|
|Maximum autorized TARP disbursements, reduced from $700 billion||$475 billion|
At first glance it would appear that U.S. taxpayers did pretty well on their TARP investment, raking in $20 billion. Even more noteworthy is that Citibank will be responsible for over 60% of those profits. Money aside, the program helped to generate the strongest job growth in the U.S. auto industry in more than a decade, and save millions of jobs across the board.
Click here to check out more of the U.S. Treasury’s statistics concerning the TARP program.


By Lisa Carolin
A Special Land Use Permit and amended final site plan for the modification of ground based and tower mounted equipment at the wireless communication tower located at 570 Cleveland St. in Chelsea was unanimously approved (Jamie Lane, Marcia White absent) by the Chelsea Planning Commission at its Oct. 19 meeting via Zoom.
That vote followed a public hearing at which there were no comments. The approval is contingent on an administrative review of an updated geotechnical report.
The application is from David Connell of SMJ International who is applying to add an additional carrier, AT&T, as well as a generator to the tower, which has been limited to four carriers with 12 antennas each.
The location is a heavily wooded area and there is no need to remove any trees.
In other action, the planning commission recommended to Chelsea City Council to amend articles 7.05 and 7.14 of the City of Chelsea Zoning Ordinance as written in the final text amendment in the planning commission packet. The amendment concerns language used regarding landscaping standards.
The commission also voted to reschedule its November work session to Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.
There is a vacancy on the Chelsea Planning Commission. For more information, go to https://www.city-chelsea.org/boards-committees-commissions.


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Women with substance use challenges face many social barriers including misperceptions, judgment, and stigma. These experiences can also occur in the process of their seeking treatment including access to gender specific services. It is the aim of these presentations to provide social workers, clinicians and administrators with enhanced awareness, knowledge and skills toward the elimination of health inequities and improved patient experience of care.
Mercy Care would like to alert you to these five webinars scheduled for July 23, 2021 - August 20, 2021, as we believe they will be valuable to our provider network. Please click on the above link to access registration for these events. Access is also available on our News and Events web page.


State to include sinkholes in disaster planning
THIBODAUX - Sinkholes will be recognized as threats in the state's updated hazard mitigation plan.
The Daily Comet reports the state is working on a five-year update to its hazard mitigation plan, which must be in place to receive federal money after natural and man-made disasters.
For the first time, the state will map salt domes and their surrounding 2-mile radius in each parish.
Salt domes are pockets of salt deep in the ground that are sometimes drilled out and used to store crude oil, natural gas or other material.
A failed salt dome cavern is suspected of causing a 29-acre sinkhole to form in Bayou Corne in Assumption Parish in August 2012.
The hazard mitigation plan also covers threats from floods, levee breaks and coastal erosion.
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This Kinjaz "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Video Will Slay You
February 13, 2019
Oh, baby I’m a wreck (wreck) after watching Kinjaz’s new music video.
Set to Post Malone’s “Sunflower,” the lead single from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, the vid features the dance crew’s ever-fabulous men—who appear to have Spidey senses, because seriously, how else do they stay down-to-the-fingertips in sync?—performing Vinh Nguyen’s super-tight choreography, with an overlay of comic-book-esque graphics by editor Jonathan Shih.
Dance purists—or those of us who just can’t get enough of Kinjaz’s impossible perfection (so, all of us)—can also check out rehearsal footage of the choreo:


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Roof is the topmost element of a structure. It is the only element that does not carry a load and is instead carried as a load by the structure. The stability of the roof may sometimes be associated with its mass. The more massive it is designed, the more stable it attaches with the structure and the stronger it resists uplift forces. Nonetheless, a massive roof can stress the structure roughly to even cause it to collapse. The ideal roofing system is light but strong.
Since roof must be light enough for the structure to carry, it is designed with trusses to make it a hollow object but with maintained sturdiness. Trusses are framed rafters composed of tendons that seize resistance against uplift pressures.
Trusses are responsible for holding together all other parts of the roofing system through its systematically arranged tendons. They can either be made of metal or wood according to the architectural requirement of a structure. Most roofing companies in largely industrialized cities like Omaha construct prefabricated trusses for structures they roof. Prefabricating the trusses ensures quality control.
The tendons of a truss are carefully arranged in such a way that vector forces are exerted evenly. For example, the pitch (middle tendon) must have an upward force equivalent to the sum of the downward forces of the opposite rafters (inclined tendons or top chords). Some trusses don’t have a middle tendon instead two inclined tendons connected to the peak and exerting a resultant vertical force. Most Omaha roofing companies design rafters and pitch with well-bolted connecting plates to ensure stability along the joints.
Other tendons of the truss such as the prop and the collar tie are added to support the rafters in case additional load is applied, for example, when the roof sheeting is put in place and the workers hammering it on the lateral joists. Omaha roofing companies who prefabricate trusses adjust the number of tendons according to the type of roofing materials to be used.
For example, if the roofing material is slate, more tendons must be connected in order to support the weight, unless the roofing system is composed of steel truss, which normally has very high stress tolerance. This is the reason most roofing companies Omaha NE has redesign the trusses before changing the type of roofing of a house under remodeling.


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In this edition of The TurboTenant report, we will be focusing on the best places to buy an investment property in Delaware. Three towns made our list: Wilmington, Middletown, and New Castle. We curated data from studies on the best places to buy an investment property, median sale prices, and proprietary TurboTenant data. The TurboTenant Data includes stats on the average number of leads a rental property received, as well as the average number of days on the market. These two points will help an investor determine the strength of the rental market, as well as estimating potential vacancy rates.
Out of anyone, Delaware knows how it feels to be first. One of the original 13 colonies, Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution and join the Union. Currently, Delaware is still the second smallest state, but it is constantly growing its population and economy with a low unemployment rate. It is referred to as the Chemical Capital of the World as the state economy heavily relies upon chemical manufacturing such as pharmaceuticals, but also has a high number of workers in the finance and insurance sectors. As another added bonus, Delaware is one of the few states without sales tax – talk about bargain shopping!
With beautiful beaches, historical towns, easy access to the big cities, and breathtaking landscapes, Delaware might be the place to be. Let’s take a look at the best places to buy an investment property in The First State.
Wilmington holds the status of Delaware’s largest city and economic engine where more than half of all Fortune 500 companies call the city their corporate home – this accounts for the 2.4% employment growth! This city has a rich history seen in its architecture and historical sites such as the Harriet Tubman Byway and Rodney Square. Wilmington has a city vibe, while also providing a small-town feel evident in its affordable housing with both historic and also new neighborhoods. From downtown lofts to the Riverfront, average rent is only around $1,329 with a median sale price of $217k! This price blows the neighboring metro areas of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington DC out of the water. Have no fear landlords – in Wilmington you will have a record of 154 leads per property, with only 11 days on the market!
- Population growth: -0.4%
- Employment growth: 2.4%
- Increase in home values: 17.7%
Median Sale Price: $217k
Average Rent: $1,329
Average Number of Leads per Property: 154
Number of days on the rental market: 11
Middletown was once a tavern stop about halfway between Appoquinimink Creek in Odessa and Bohemia Landing – the perfect name for a town literally in the middle. Only 24 miles south of Wilmington, this small-town is full of history and character known for the Middletown Peach Festival, the Everett Theatre, and its charming main street area. However, soon Middletown might not be such a small-town as the population is growing by 6.6% with a steady employment growth of 2.4%. There are several neighborhoods available for residents with an extremely affordable average rent of $990. Because the growing population is in need of housing, landlords in Middletown can expect their property to be on the market for only two days with a solid 15 leads to find the best renter.
- Population growth: 6.6%
- Employment growth: 2.4%
- Increase in home values: 1.6%
Median Sale Price: $289k
Average Rent: $990
Average Number of Leads per Property: 15
Number of days on the rental market: 2
#1: New Castle
It might be less than four square miles, but historic New Castle is a colonial treasure filled with cobblestone streets, local shops and cuisines, and historical architecture and sites – including the First State National Historic Park. Located in the Brandywine Valley, and in close proximity to Wilmington, this riverside town remains one of the most important colonial villages in America. As seen by its high population and employment growth, it’s an attractive place for renters who want more of a relaxing, almost countryside, environment including students from Wilmington University and University of Delaware. New Castle is an excellent investment location where the average rent is only $1,884, and it has the lowest median sale price compared to the other Delaware cities – only $188k. Yet, the best part for property investors is not just that you will get around 98 reliable leads, but an average of only one – yes, one – day on the market! New Castle is clearly the best jewel in the Diamond State .
- Population growth: 4%
- Employment growth: 2.4%
- Increase in home values: 8%
Median Sale Price: $188k
Average Rent: $1184
Average Number of Leads per Property: 98
Number of days on the rental market: 1
Once you’ve landed the perfect investment property in a good location, TurboTenant can help take your landlording into the digital world by streamlining the rental process with easy and free online rental applications as well as thorough tenant screening so you can find the best renter for your property.
About the TurboTenant Report
The TurboTenant Report analyzes data from active listings across all 50 states, as well as third party real estate, population and employment growth data. Our goal with the TurboReport is to empower seasoned and novice investors to make wise purchasing decisions when purchasing a rental investment property. For more information or custom data requests, please contact [email protected].
In order to determine the best cities to invest in each state, we curated data from a number of reputable sources as well as using TurboTenant proprietary data. Our main city selections were taken from a study that evaluated four main factors for each city: employment growth, population growth, increase in home values and rental yield. We combined that with TurboTenant data on the average rent price, the number of rental leads per property, as well as the average number of days the rental stays on the market.
We also included an honorable mention where applicable. They are pulled from this study on the best places to invest in every state. These were determined using Zillow’s Buyer-Seller Index and Zillow Home Value Forecast, and AreaVibes’ Livability Score. Other methods for determining honorable mentions include using TurboTenant proprietary data to determine which cities return the best rental investment R.O.I. using data points including days on market, the number of leads per property, and average rent price.
DISCLAIMER: TurboTenant, Inc does not provide legal advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. All users are advised to check all applicable local, state and federal laws and consult legal counsel should questions arise.
- TurboTenant Rental Data
- Fastest Growing States Population
- The Best and Worst Cities to Own Investment Property
- Real Estate data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.

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Multiple charges against suspect in officer-involved shooting
A convicted felon shot by a Trumann police officer faces multiple felony charges in connection with the Oct. 22 incident. Jacob A. Brown, 22, of Trumann was arrested on suspicion of and charged with four counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by certain persons, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing, simultaneous possession drugs and firearms, and criminal trespass according to Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson.
In October Brown was shot by Trumann Police officer Lt. Gary Henry when Brown refused to drop his weapon when ordered to do so. Following the investigation by Arkansas State Police Scott Ellington, Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney ruled the shooting was justified when the investigation determined the Trumann officers were confronted with circumstances justifying the use of deadly force.
Trumann Police officer Det. Jared Cook and Arkansas Parole/Probation Agent Ryan Skelton initially located Brown when conducting a home visit where they observed an open Facebook page showing contact with Brown. The resident of the home got Brown on speakerphone where the officers could hear the conversation. "After being alerted that officers were looking for him Brown replied 'I've got a 9mm, so ......them.' Brown then hung up the phone," said Ellington in a report. The two officers then went to the location where they thought Brown might be. After being alerted by a neighbor Brown was located and a foot pursuit followed. Lt. Gary Henry, Lt. Lenny Becker, and Det. Jerry Lindsey responded to the request for backup from the officers. When confronted by officers Brown refused to drop his gun when ordered to do so by the officers. Instead he brought the gun up toward the offers according to the report from Ellington's office. When he refused to comply Brown was shot and wounded by Lt. Gary Henry.
Henson said Lt. Henry has been placed back on active duty.
Brown is also facing a felony failure to comply. According to the Poinsett County Sheriff's Office criminal investigation division Brown is a level 2 sex offender. He initially reported to the PCSO in May but missed his six month verification meeting resulting in the felony warrant.
At an arraignment Nov. 6 District Judge Ron Hunter set a $250,000 cash bond after finding sufficient evidence to charge Brown. A Dec. 20 court date is set at Poinsett County Circuit Court.
Brown is currently in the Arkansas Department of Correction. He was returned to ADC Nov. 7 for parole violation.


Should gas have been used in the Pacific?
Given the enormous American casualties during the Pacific island-hopping campaigns of World War II, should the United States have employed poison gas (mustard, phosgene, or other such substances) against these Japanese strongholds prior to invasion?
As many of you know, serious consideration was given to the use of gas on the island of Iwo Jima, but the idea was nixed at the last minute by President Roosevelt. It has always seemed to me, however, that at least on some of the islands, using gas, delievered by shell fire or other means prior to invasion, would have saved countless American lives. Granted, the political fallout would likely have been considerable, but when that price is compared to the brave Marine, Navy, and Army personnel sacrificed in these campaigns, it seems one well worth paying. What is more, the U.S. had vast stockpiles of gas available and this weapon would have been extremely effective against Japanese underground bunkers and surface positions.
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