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If you’ve ever been to a coastline where you can watch big waves tumble over sharp volcanic rock, you know that’s a place to be cautious about swimming. You want to make sure that you have some bigger rocks to hide behind. Otherwise, the forces behind those waves are going to be awfully harsh, if not deadly.
Life can be like that. At times, we need something to hide behind. The rough and tumble of daily living can overcome us, and the constant, unrelenting battering of life’s powerful “waves” slowly, but surely, threatens to drain the life out of us.
Nothing saddens me more than the realization that most people don’t know where to find true safety and rest. So they wander around amongst the sharp rocks and the violent waves and the powerful undertow of life constantly searching, using a trial-and-error method.
In that scenario, every supposed safe harbor just ends up being a short-lived solution to the problem. The fear and exhaustion soon return.
Until we find what David found. There is a true place of safety — a rock to hide behind. There is a place of peace and restoration.
That place is God.
And how does one find refuge behind him?
- Know that God really exists as one who wants to be your refuge.
- Trust that he is strong enough and loving enough to be your Rock to hide behind.
- You hide behind him when you study the Bible and believe its words and promises.
- You hide behind him when you are baptized, or when you bring to recollection the benefits of your baptism.
- You hide behind him when you receive the Lord’s Supper.
- You hide behind him with others when you fellowship with fellow believers in church.
- You demonstrate that you are hiding behind him when you pray.
- You demonstrate that you are hiding behind him when you give the same grace to others that you have already received from Jesus.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:5-8, NIV)
Our Bible reading for Sunday, May 17, is Ruth 3:1 – 4:22, John 9:35 – 10:21 and Psalm 62:1-12.
Lord, you are my rock and my refuge. Help me to hide behind you so that I always feel safe, even when life is very rough.
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- The bill would establish a "new, fairer" Windfall Elimination Provision formula, Rep. Neal says.
- WEP unfairly penalizes many public employees, Neal said.
- Current WEP retirees will receive $150 a month in relief payments.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., reintroduced on April 1 the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021, legislation that fixes Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), a law that reduces the Social Security benefits of certain public workers who receive pensions and don’t pay Social Security taxes.
“Originally, the WEP was intended to equalize the Social Security benefit formula for workers with similar earnings histories, both inside and outside of the Social Security system,” Neal said in a statement. “However, in practice, it unfairly penalizes many public employees.”
The “much-needed reforms” in the bill provide “meaningful WEP relief to current retirees and public employees while treating all workers fairly,” Neal said.
As the Social Security Administration explains, the WEP can affect how it calculates workers’ retirement or disability benefit.
“If you work for an employer who doesn’t withhold Social Security taxes from your salary, such as a government agency or an employer in another country, any retirement or disability pension you get from that work can reduce your Social Security benefits,” the SSA explained.
The WEP “can reduce your U.S. retirement or disability benefits if you receive a pension based on work and you did not pay U.S. Social Security taxes on those earnings,” according to the agency.
Neal said his bill “establishes a new, fairer” WEP formula.
The Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act was introduced last year and “garnered more support in Congress last year than any previous WEP reform bill,” Neal said. “This year, I look forward to building on that momentum to advance the bill even further, and we’re off to a running start with 139 original cosponsors.”


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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2379. Pages removed from a Bible, which record birth and death information for members of the Lowry and Rector families of Warren County, Kentucky.
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Folklife Archives, Manuscripts &, "Lowry Family - Bible Records, 1822-1882 (SC 2379)" (2010). MSS Finding Aids. Paper 1514.

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Mahmud Samra, MD, is a physician with Hattiesburg Clinic Hospital Care Service.
Dr. Samra received his medical degree from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine in Amman, Jordan. He completed his residency at UIC/Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
In his practice, Samra works on behalf of patients by providing coordinated care with their primary care physician while they are in the hospital. His goal as a physician is to make a difference in his patients’ health.
“I enjoy the opportunity to help people. I chose this field to make a difference in people’s lives.” – Mahmud Samra, MD

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KANYE West is an American hip hop rapper, who has lately become more famous for his rants than his music.
But from 21 Grammy awards to six platinum albums and a lucrative clothing line, he’s made quite a career for himself. So, who is Kanye and how did he get so famous?
Born to rap
Kanye was born in Atlanta on June 7 1977 to Ray and Dondra West, who divorced when he was three-years-old.
He and his mother then moved to Chicago, where Kanye became involved in the hip hop scene from a young age.
The rapper started making music when he was 13 after he persuaded his mother to pay for him to use a recording studio.
When he was 15 he met hip-hop and R&B music producer No. I.D. who quickly became his mentor.
Kanye received a scholarship to Chicago's American Academy of Art but dropped out when he was 20 to pursue his music career.
Kanye started out in the music industry as a producer and got his first credits aged 19 when he produced some tracks for rapper Grav.
He then formed and became a member and producer of rap group the Go-Getters.
In the late Nineties he produced records for artists such as Foxy Brown and Harlem World before landing a job at Roc-A-Fella Records in 2000, where he was credited with helping to revitalise Jay-Z’s career because of his contributions to his influential 2001 album The Blueprint.
This raised Kanye’s profile and as an in-house producer for the label, he produced songs for artists such as Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and Ludacris.
His big break
Despite being a successful producer, Kanye’s dream was to become a rapper but he struggled to get a record deal until the then-head of Roc-A-Fella signed him to the label, which was initially reluctant to take him on as an artist.
Then, after a near-fatal crash in 2002 which left him with a shattered jaw, he was inspired to write Through The Wire which would become his debut single and laid the foundations for his debut album The College Dropout.
What is Kanye's net worth?
Kanye West is reportedly worth $250 million, with the majority of his earnings coming from music, merchandise and touring.
In August, 2018, with the skyrocketing sales of the rapper's Yeezy shoe collection with Adidas, Market Watch claimed that Kanye was well on his way to becoming a billionaire by 2020.
The Yeezy brand itself is currently valued at close to $1.5 BILLION.
It was further mentioned that Kanye's T-shirts and hoodies were in such high demand when they went on sale in June, 2018 that over $500,000 worth of apparel was generated in just 30 minutes.
Clearly, the rapper knows that there's plenty of money to be made in fashion and merch.
Meanwhile, his wife Kim Kardashian is holding up just fine with her own net worth, which currently stands at $350 million.
What is Kanye West's latest song called?
During the second season premiere of Irv Gotti's BET anthology series Tales, Kanye West used the platform to debut a brand new track called Brothers.
The song features musical icon Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band, who he last collaborated with on No Mistakes in 2018.
Following the release of the full version, Irv had taken to Instagram, saying: "There is a lot of speculation right now on who is Kanye West rapping about on the song brothers".
"So here is the song. That BET cut off because of there way of airing episodes. But it was always meant for the audience to hear the whole record.
Listen. And decide for your self if you think Kanye is rapping about Jay Z or Virgil. Both Ye’s Brothers. And also let me know if you liked the episode and song. We did it for yall. My hip hop culture. -IG"
Two years later it was released and went to number two in the Billboard 200 and received near-universal critical acclaim and was voted the top album of the year by Rolling Stone magazine and won Best rap Album at the 2005 Grammys.
The following year he toured the world supporting U2 on their Vertigo Tour, which inspired his third album Graduation, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Kanye went on to make five more critically-acclaimed albums, the most recent being The Life of Pablo which he released in 2016, and saw his first six LPs go platinum.
He has 21 Grammy Awards, three BRITs, five MTV awards, six MOBOs, two American Music awards and three NME awards.
Kanye has had many chart hits but his most recognised ones are probably Gold Digger featuring Jamie Foxx, Stronger, Niggas in Paris and FourFiveSeconds with Rihanna and Paul McCartney.
His other hits include:
- Bound 2
- Jesus Walks
- Love Lockdown
- N***** In Paris
- Hey Mama
- Real Friends
- Through the Wire
- New Slaves
- Touch The Sky
Does Kanye want to be US President?
On September 2, 2018 Kanye West claimed he was "seriously considering" running for president in 2024.
The 41-year-old made the comments during a radio interview in Chicago.
West first expressed his desire to get into the White House at the MTV Video Music Awards back in 2015.
Asked if he's still considering launching an election bid, he told Power 92: "Yes. It 100 percent could happen. 2024."
"If I decide to do it, it will be done. I’m not gonna try."
He also said being an entrepreneur has prepared him for the hot seat, adding: "You should not be president unless you've ran a multi-billion dollar business."
His lofty ambitions first came to light in 2015 when he was accepting a lifetime achievement award at the VMAs in Los Angeles, California.
He told the crowd: "As you probably could’ve guessed by this moment, I have decided, in 2020, to run for president."
Although admitting he did not know much about politics, he reckoned he was qualified because of his "view on humanity, on people and the truth".
What was his row with Drake about?
Kanye's most recent Twitter outburst began when he revealed Drake's team asked for permission to release a song they collaborated on.
Still reeling from Drake dissing his Yeezy 350 trainers on his track with French Montana, No Stylist, Kanye accused the star of "trying to take food out of his kids' mouths".
The two have been rowing for over a year, after Drake was convinced Kanye told his rival Pusha T about his secret son, leading to the latter releasing diss track outing Drizzy as a parent.
The Canadian rapper allegedly retaliated by insinuating that he'd slept with Kanye's wife Kim on his track In My Feelings, to which Kim waded in to warn him to "never threaten" Kanye.
The controversial rapper, 42, then hit out at Ariana Grande after she encouraged fans to ignore his feud with Drake and check out her new music instead.
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Statement at a Planned Parenthood meeting by NJ Sen. Frank Lautenberg:
“The Tea Party Republicans in Washington claim they’re concerned about the budget balance, but it’s a disguise! It’s not true! It’s a lie! That’s not what they want. They want — they want other people not to be able to have their own opinions. They don’t deserve the freedoms that are in the Constitution! But we’ll give them to them anyway.”
Senator, I’ve got news for you. Unalienable rights are not yours to give!


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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Gay Republicans in Texas said Friday they may stop fighting their party's proposed endorsement of "reparative therapy" over worries that even tougher anti-gay language could be added to the party platform.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly 9 in 10 California voters are alarmed by the drought plaguing the state, but few say the rainfall shortage has had a major impact on them, according to a recent poll.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A man charged with possessing explosive material at his San Francisco apartment also used an anonymous, Internet-based marketplace to try to buy biological agents and lethal toxins, the FBI said in documents unsealed Friday.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A former state prosecutor and victims' rights advocate who tried to spark a physical relationship with a domestic abuse victim and made sexual remarks to social workers cannot practice law for four months, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday.
SEATTLE (AP) - The man blasting away with a shotgun paused to reload, and Jon Meis saw his chance.
CINCINNATI (AP) - An Ohio woman whose medical record was posted to Facebook, revealing her name and a syphilis diagnosis, has sued the hospital where she was treated and the worker who accessed her information.
NEW YORK (AP) - Coca-Cola is taking on obesity, this time with an online video showing how fun it could be to burn off the 140 calories in a can of its soda.
DENVER (AP) - The Hershey Co. has sued a Colorado marijuana edibles company, claiming it makes four pot-infused candies that too closely resemble iconic products of the chocolate maker.
DENVER (AP) - Seeking to move marijuana businesses away from cash-only operations, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed legislation Friday that tries to establish the world's first financial system for the newly legal industry in Colorado.
NEW YORK (AP) - The number of U.S. fathers home with their kids full-time is down, from a peak 2.2 million in 2010, the official end of the recession, to about 2 million in 2012, according to a report released Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rising stock markets and home prices helped lift U.S. household wealth to a record in the first three months of the year.
NEW YORK (AP) - Verizon Communications Inc., the country's fourth-largest home Internet service provider, sent a letter to Netflix Inc. on Thursday, telling it to stop blaming Verizon for bad video quality or face a lawsuit.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer Americans are looking for a new address than they were a decade ago.
SEATTLE (AP) - A lone gunman armed with a shotgun opened fire Thursday in a building at a small Seattle university, fatally wounding one person before a student subdued him with pepper spray as he tried to reload, Seattle police said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration told senators it didn't notify Congress about the pending swap of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban officials because of intelligence the Taliban might kill him if the deal was made public.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The police officer who fatally shot a 12-year-old boy carrying a pellet gun fired within 1½ to 2 seconds of pulling up in his cruiser, police said Wednesday. During those few moments, he ordered the youngster three times to put up his hands, they said.
CHICAGO (AP) - The Obama administration will promote health insurance coverage at shopping malls starting on Black Friday and continuing through the busiest shopping days of the holiday season, officials announced Wednesday. They said more than 462,000 people selected a private insurance plan in the first week of 2015 enrollment through the online marketplace HealthCare.gov.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Environmental groups have won the latest battle in their effort to halt a wolf- and coyote-shooting derby in Idaho, but a pro-hunting group says the contest with cash prizes for whoever kills the most predators will go on as planned early next year.
UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (AP) - A man who fatally shot his mother and wounded a suburban St. Louis police officer and two FBI agents is dead, authorities said Wednesday.
ATLANTA (AP) - Many older people silently harbor a blood "pre-cancer" - a gene mutation acquired during their lifetime that could start them on the path to leukemia, lymphoma or other blood disease, scientists have discovered. It opens a new frontier on early detection and possibly someday preventing these cancers, which become more common with age.
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) - If hops make you hot, and you like your men like your beer - stout - these guys have just the thing for you.
DRIVER IS LUCKY DOG FOOD DIDN'T CRUSH HIM: FIFE, Wash. (AP) - Authorities in Washington state say a semitruck driver is lucky he wasn't crushed by 50-pound bags of dog food when he fell asleep at the wheel, crashed into a ditch and spilled the kibble.

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text: Harome Heads Farm is situated in the midst of some stunning N Yorks countryside. We used the site to visit nearby Rievaulx Abbey and as a base for walks. Helmsley and nearby villages are very attractive and we would have visited them if the cafes, etc, were fully open. The site is also attractive with grass ‘pitches’ in a small field with trees. (If it was wet, then I’d anticipate some difficulty in leaving). We had to find our way around the site to find for ourselves water point and Elsan Point (in adjacent field) as the owner was not around. Indeed we only saw her in passing, although she was available by phone,etc, prior to our arrival and departure to wish us well. Payment is made by BAC. There is no grey water disposal. Overall, a good experience in reasonable and dry weather.

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Every season, festival and holiday has its special figurine and bunny is the typical one for Easter. While decorating your home in spring theme, you’ll need lots of stuff all in bunny print or shape if you like using this symbol. You can also have fun with your kids by making various Easter crafts together which will turn this into..
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Last week’s Friends Care Community event, Color Our World Intergenerational, spanned three generations. Intergenerational activities are common at the skilled care nursing facility, which has a preschool operating within. See more photos after the jump.
Residents of Friends Care Community interact and bond with children attending Friends Preschool, which is housed inside the nursing home.

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A new anime adaptation is in the works with the Tesla Note manga being given the green light. The original manga comes from Masafumi Nishida, Tadayoshi Kubo, and Kōta Sannomiya with the first two coming up with the idea and Sannomiya illustrating it. Nishida’s got a lot of credits to his name, including the scripts for the Tiger & Bunny series and movies. The first volume in Japan is set for release this month.
The anime adaptation has Michio Fukuda directing it based on the scripts that Masafumi Nishida is overseeing and writing. POKImari is handling the original character designs while the series is being animated at Gambit.
The Japanese cast includes:
- Konomi Kohara as Botan Negoro
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Kuruma
- Tomoaki Maeno as Ryūnosuke Takamatsu
- Junichi Suwabe as Mickey Miller
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Oliver Thornton
Plot Concept: The spy action manga centers around “Mission T,” a shadow war of spies and secret intelligence waged to prevent the world’s destruction. The story centers on Botan Negoro, who has trained as a ninja since childhood, and has grown to become a talented spy. She teams up with Kuruma, a spy who has a flair for theatrics, in a new mission with the world at stake: to retrieve the “Tesla Crystal,” the “legacy” of genius Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla. But other countries and their agents are already moving to secure the Tesla Crystal, and Botan and Kuruma will have to use all their wit to outsmart them.


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teleSUR takes a look at the top Democratic candidates for U.S. presidential race.
The pool of Democratic candidates for the 2020 United States presidential elections is among the largest in the country's history.
Already 20 candidates have announced their intentions to run for head of state.
teleSUR lists the top eight Democratic candidates at this stage in the race.
“Let us wage a moral and political war against war itself, so that we can cut military spending and use that money for human needs.”
Senator Bernie Sanders, 77, is considered as the most progressive candidate who announced his presidential run in February 2019.
The Independent Senator from Vermont served as a lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years before being elected to the Senate in 2006, making him the longest-serving Independent in the history of the U.S. Congress.
In 2016, he lost to Hillary Clinton as the Democrat Party presidential candidate.
Contesting U.S. President Donald Trump's December decision to shut down the government to get his proposed 'border wall' funded by Congress, the Vermont legislator who has gained worldwide support said: "Unlike Donald Trump, who shut down the government and left 800,000 federal employees without income to pay the bills, I know what it’s like to be in a family that lives paycheck to paycheck."
He has the most progressive policies outlined. Author of several books on politics, the congressman’s policies include backing universal health coverage, programs that guarantee employment, canceling student debt, an hourly minimum wage of US$15, pension amount increases, construction of social housing, free public universities, among other plans.
He has also advocated for prisoners right to vote.
"I believe people commit crimes and they paid the price and they have the right to vote. I believe even if they're in jail they're paying their price to society but that should not take away their inherent American right to participate in our democracy," Sander stated.
“Today the game is rigged — rigged to work for those who have money and power. Big corporations hire armies of lobbyists to get billion-dollar loopholes into the tax system and persuade their friends in Congress to support laws that keep the playing field tilted in their favor. Meanwhile, hardworking families are told that they’ll just have to live with smaller dreams for their children.”
The U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren, 69, is another progressive candidate who was a Harvard professor.
A fierce critic of Wall Street and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few, Warren pushing for the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a tax on the nation's top wealthiest, and continues to go after big banks and corporations who caused the 2008 financial crisis. The legislator is also considered one of the strongest defenders of women rights.
The senator recently proposed to cancel billions of dollars in student loan, making it possible for graduates to move forward and not be locked down by hundreds of thousands of debt from an over-priced, privatized higher education system.
“We got into this crisis because state governments and the federal government decided that instead of treating higher education like our public school system ― free and accessible to all Americans ― they’d rather cut taxes for billionaires and giant corporations and offload the cost of higher education onto students and their families,” said the senator.
Warren was criticized in recent past for saying that she had Native American ancestry and took a DNA test to prove the claim. She recently apologized to the Cherokee Nation over the controversy.
While the Massachusettes lawmaker is being cheered on by some progressives in the United States, as a result of such proposals for domestic issues, others on the left in the U.S. criticize her for not coming out against state repression of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters in 2016, or its creation, and finally backing Clinton as the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.
"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man." - referring to Barack Obama.
The vice president under former President Brack Obama, Joe Biden, 76, announced his candidacy Thursday. Before serving as second in command from 2009-2017, Biden was a senator from Delaware for nearly four decades.
He is considered one of the most experienced and mainstream politicians in the race. Biden has the same kind of politics as Hillary Clinton who lost to Donald Trump in 2016. He is the only one from the candidate pool to have voted for the U.S. invasion in Iraq in 2003. He is also highly pro-capitalism and pro-Wall Street in rhetoric and practice.
“I don’t think 500 billionaires are the reason we’re in trouble. The folks at the top aren’t bad guys,” Biden said just last year.
Biden, who is in the presidential race for a third time, was accused last month by women for inappropriately touching them in public. His 1987 White House bid ended after a plagiarism scandal.
He supports the government's trend of mass incarceration and introduced the federal death penalty in 1994, and he does not care if the justice system has racial disparities.
In 2016, many people of color did not support Hillary Clinton and many of them may not put their support behind a similar candidate such as Biden in 2020 if he wins the primary.
“We are putting parents on notice. If you fail in your responsibility to your kids, we are going to work to make sure you face the full force and consequences of the law.”
Kamala Harris, 54, served as the U.S. Senator from California since 2017. Prior to that, she was an attorney general of California.
She is known for her hard stance on crimes and has been criticized for not believing in pardoning the guilty. She has also defended the death penalty.
The California lawmaker not a big defender of civil liberties. For example, as a judge she ruled against a Sikh man who was refused a job for having a religiously-mandated beard.
Unlike Warren, Harris also went against prosecuting banks after the 2008 financial crisis. However, now, Harris supports middle-class tax credit, Medicare for all, Green New Deal and the legalization of cannabis.
“It is clear that there needs to be a closer working relationship between the United States and India. How can we have a close relationship if decision-makers in Washington know very little, if anything, about the religious beliefs, values, and practices of India's 800 million Hindus?”
Iraq war veteran Tulsi Gabbard, 38, has served as a U.S. Congress member from Hawaii since 2013.
The congresswoman's domestic policies mirror those of Sanders and Warren, promising progressive economic and social policies including Wall Street reform, universal health care, and policies to combat climate change.
Her foreign policy is that of non-intervention in sovereign states by the U.S. She supports a peaceful solution to the problem in Syria and has said that the U.S. should not be involved because "it does not pose a direct threat to the United States."
She has also taken a stance against intervention in Venezuela once saying, "The United States needs to stay out of Venezuela. Let the Venezuelan people determine their future."
During Barack Obama’s administration, she supported Republican demands to use the term “radical Islam” instead of “violent extremism” to depict “terrorist” events.
Gabbard also once opposed same-sex marriages, but seems to have later changed her position.
Gabbard is the first Hindu member of Congress and is considered a supporter of India’s far-right Hindu Nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a fact which she has not denied. The Hawaiian legislator insists that Washington should educate themselves about Hindu religion to build a better relationship with India, but does not mention India's other religions, instead equating India with Hinduism and the ideology of its right-wing ruling government.
“Along with a livable wage, many parents are desperate for quality affordable child care.”
Kirsten Gillibrand, 52, has served as a U.S. Senator from New York since 2009. She also served in the House of Representative from 2007-2009.
She worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2000 campaign for Senate. She is also a vocal advocate of child care, accessible early childhood education, women rights, and finally penalizing miltary members guilty of rape within the ranks.
She criticized Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in January for ridiculing a prospect that would make voting easier of the citizens. He said it was a “power grab” from Democrats.
"Voting isn't a 'power grab, it's a democracy, and it's literally the entire point of our representative government,” Gillibrand tweeted. “And by the way: Not only should Election Day be a federal holiday, but we also need automatic voter registration and universal mail voting, too."
“That's the primary mission of ours: to protect the border, enhance the border, and capitalize on what the border has to offer. It's the source of jobs, source of positive immigration stories.”
O'Rourke, 46, came to the limelight after he narrowly lost to Republican senator Ted Cruz in 2019 mid-terms in Texas.
He is a white, wealthy businessman whose policies and politics do not stand out among the diverse pool of candidates the Democrat has for 2020. His tax returns recently revealed he has made US$1 million in investments of oil, such as ExxonMobil and pharmaceuticals.
He is moderate on many key issues like border, immigration, Islamophobia, etc.
"I do believe that when you are, when you have served your sentence, then part of being restored to society is that you are part of the political life of this nation again and one of the things that needs to be restored is your right to vote." - on prisoners’ right to vote.
Pete Buttigieg, 37, who served as a mayor of South Bend, Indiana since 2012, is the first openly gay man to run for president.
He has no policies on his website and no presence in many states.
Despite this, Buttigieg is becoming one of the biggest names in the 2020 elections, often speaking about issues faced by the LGBTQ community. He did oppose Senator Sander's policy to allow prisoners the right to vote.


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Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury was born on October 16,1925.She is a American Actress and singer, played many roles in Films and TV
She received numerous awards and accolades, including Lifetime Achievement Award, 18 Primetime Emmy Awards,6 Golden Globe Awards etc
Murder She Wrote (1984-96): It is Crime drama oriented film where Lansbury played the role of Jessica Fletcher who is a mystery writer and a detective. She earned 12 straight Emmy nominations for playing this challenging character.
Gaslight (1944): It is a psychological Thriller film where Lansbury plays a maid who helps his boss to cheat his wife into believing that she has gone mad.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982): In this film Lansbury played a role as the pie shop owner, Mrs. Lovett.
Beauty And The Beast (1991): She sang for this musical film which remembered over generations
The Manchurian Candidate (1962): She played the mother of a Korean War soldier who is also routing the political career of her husband.

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Ridgeline Trust is part of the Reading Gardening for Health and Wellbeing Network (RGfHWN). From 1st September the network is staging a week-long campaign to highlight how the services of its 12 members can improve wellbeing. The campaign comes at a time of concern among NHS mental health commissioners that there is likely to be an increase in mental health problems because of COVID-19’s impact.
Christina Hughes Nind, RGfHWN co-ordinator, said: “Gardening and nature provided a lifeline for many people during lockdown who enjoyed the physical and mental health benefits that it offers at a time of great uncertainty.
“In and around Reading, we have professional groups which are re-starting sessions that can provide opportunities for therapeutic gardening, community gardening, and getting into nature.
“With mental health problems likely to increase as COVID-19 continues, we are keen to see more GPs, social prescribing link workers and health commissioners understand how our members across the Greater Reading area can improve wellbeing and refer patients who could benefit.”


125 million years. That’s how long ago that the planet was as hot as it is now. In the future, our planet will be hotter than it was over a billion years ago.
Obviously that’s not good news.
And real change needs to occur to deal with climate change. But it made me think about where are all the movies and TV shows about climate change.
Yes, there are movies depicting life post-“climate change.” The dystopian tales…


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I don’t think I’ve ever been over the bridge northbound but there are definitely speed camera signs heading south - one of them is on the camera post.
I think there was an ‘average speed check’ sign at some point as well but even if there isn’t I’m not sure that would be much of a defence - “yes I saw the 20 limit sign and the speed camera sign but I didn’t know what kind of camera it was”
A while ago, I spoke to a chap (from Fazer’s owners club) who had been done on the bridge whilst on his bike. Apparently, although there’s front facing camera’s on the gantries a little before and after the bridge, the camera’s in the tower catch the rear of the vehicles. Thus, we hypothesised that they can only really catch bikes breaking the limit between the towers, whilst other vehicles can be caught over a longer stretch. I’m not sure which direction he was going at the time, or if that makes much difference mind.
fair enough … there are plenty of signs about … and like you say there is enough rear facing cover to catch regular folks if they want to follow up. will just have to mind myself for that stretch … or buy myself a milk float


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Michael Slade wrote:
> A services manager.
> Some Unix systems (generally SYS5-ish ones, I think) have a directory
> /etc/init.d with a list of scripts that start and stop services. This
> idea could be extended. There might be a directory /etc/services.d, and
> each file in that directory would contain information about each service
> - how to start it, how to stop it, how to configure it, how to find out
> about it, and what services need to be running for it to work.
Linus has /etc/rc.d/init.d, which is pretty much the same thing as what
you mention above. Are you thinking about /etc/services.d having
executable files or just informational files? If just informational, I
think they should go in /usr/doc/<whatever we name the below-mentioned
> The user would get a program that would let her start/stop/configure
> services, somewhat like the services control panel in NT, and there
> would also be a facility to enable the user to find out what any
> particular service actually does.
This sounds feasible. What services are you thinking of here? At first
reading this sounds somewhat like Linuxconf. Is there something else
that you're thinking of, or that Linuxconf doesn't do/does badly?
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Several new projects are contributing to the rapidly changing face of Main Street and giving the town's historic district a "healthier" look in the process.
Among the new projects, all health care-related, are an eye clinic and veterinary clinic.
In addition, Main Street Manager Karen Greenspoon said the development on the site of the old Winchester Saloon and clearing of the site of the historic park on the northwest corner of McLane Road and Main Street are progressing.
RISSER-THOMAS EYE CLINIC
The new offices of the Risser-Thomas Eye Clinic and Alpine Optical will be in the 1930s-vintage house last occupied by The Oaks Restaurant once renovation is completed.
Originally built by J.W. Boardman, who owned Boardman's General Store on the site of the historic park, two additions were made to the house when it was converted to a restaurant, Dr. Christian Risser said.
"We're going to try to keep the look, try to keep the lawn, keep it looking like an old residence," Risser said. "We're refacing the fireplace inside and the patio wall out in front."
While Risser's partner, Dr. Robert Thomas, was interested in the property as an investment, Risser said the primary reason for the move from the clinic's current location on Highway 87 was space.
"We needed more room, and this gives it to us," Risser said. "We are going from 1,800 square feet to close to 3,000. We'll have five examination rooms instead of three and a larger waiting area. Plus, the place already has public rest rooms and handicapped facilities."
Risser said he hopes to have his clinic open at the new site by December.
PINE COUNTRY ANIMAL CLINIC
Dr. Patti Blackmore's Pine Country Animal Clinic, which opened in April, has already outgrown its facility at 702 South Meadow St., just off Main Street. She is building a new clinic on Main Street on a vacant site between Main Street Paint and Lincoln Garage Door.
"I started as a mobile vet, then moved next door to my husband's dental practice," Blackmore said. She is planning a 3,200-square-foot structure that will have separate retail space.
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- Rihanna has rejected various songs that were later recorded by other artists.
- Not every song originally intended for her was a perfect fit for the albums she’d been working on.
- Some songs rejected by Rihanna include Pitbull’s “Timber” and Sia’s “Chandelier.”
The producer added that after Rihanna heard her “Unapologetic” track “Pour It Up,” she pivoted to working on that “right away. And she didn’t even hear ‘We Can’t Stop.'”
However, Cyrus “nailed the record, and she did it with her swag,” he said. “So it sounds totally different from what we originally tried to come up with.”
Instead, the pair welcomed “Hide Away” singer Daya aboard the project. With her assistance, the song made its way into the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 2016.
“There aren’t a lot of artists that are appreciative of the songwriters, but the ones you want to work with are people like Ariana, who came in the room and said, ‘Please let me try this song and if I do, I promise I’ll treat it well,'” he said.
“So he ended up with the beat and then when he recorded it he was singing, and I was like ‘Word? Singing. You’re really rolling with this, huh?’ Drake took it and made his own magic record,” the producer explained.
“So what happened is that Beyoncé just slid into home base and threw the money down and it was a really awkward situation,” she added.
She then went off and made “Cheap Thrills” for Rihanna but “realized just as soon as I was cutting it that it sounded a little bit too Brit-pop for her.”
“We did actually send it to her, but they passed on it,” she said.
“Then I think Selena heard it and was into it and she sang it and it just suited her voice and her story so well. The song felt so emotional and real coming from her. I was really happy she cut it, it felt very powerful,” the songwriter added.
“The person we were looking at first to work on that record was actually Rihanna and Rihanna had something she had to do with Shakira, so she wasn’t able to work on our record,” he said, according to Just Jared.


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The Chicago Bears are on the clock after receiving the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Entering week 18 of the NFL season, the Bears were looking at the Houston Texans in the draft order, with Chicago needs Houston beat the Indianapolis Colts for the rights to the first overall pick.
The Bears received a great gift when the Texans completed a Hail Mary pass with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, he successfully completed a two-point attempt and beat the Colts to win his third game of the season.
TEXANS ATTRACT CRITICISM FOR THE DEPARTURE OF LOVIE SMITH
The shocking result gives Chicago the chance to pick first for the first time in 76 years.
It also presents a riddle.
The Bears drafted quarterback Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, but as a draft class with potential stars at quarterback approaches, the Bears have a decision to make.
An ESPN insider believes the decision is to drop Fields.
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«I would like redeem Justin Fieldsand I won’t take anything away from him,» former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum said on ESPN’s «Get Up» Tuesday.
«I think he has a chance to be a good quarterback, maybe a top 10. But if you can get at least a first-round and third-round pick, which I think you can, because a lot of teams need a quarterback , I’m going to draft Bryce Young. Who I think will be a better quarterback than Justin Fields. And when I do that, and get at least a first- and third-round pick, I’m restarting Bryce Young’s rookie contract. and I’m going to be able to get at least four starting-caliber players.»
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Tannenbaum highlighted the Jacksonville Jaguarswho were able to add quality players thanks to Trevor Lawrence being on his rookie contract.
«If I can turn Justin Fields into basically six quality players and get Bryce Young, who I think is going to be the best player, I’ll make that move if I’m the Bears,» Tannenbaum continued.
The other option would be for the Bears to buy the No. 1 overall pick (raising draft capital) and move on with Fields.
The former Ohio State standout passed for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 15 games. Fields added 1,143 rushing yards with eight touchdowns.


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That's very formal for the gym! Zooey Deschanel dresses up in a chic trench coat and hat after workout
Most mere mortals emerge from a workout sweating and red-faced in lycra and trainers.
Not Hollywood starlet Zooey Deschanel, who was spotted leaving a Pilates class in West Hollywood looking chic.
The actress, 32, went incognito in a hat and sunglasses, and wore a trench coat over stockings and ballet flats.
Very chic for the gym! Zooey Deschanel wraps up in tights and a trench coat as she leaves a pilates class in West Hollywood
The New Girl star carried a yellow handbag, and sipped on water as she made her way to her car.
Zooey recently appeared on So You Think You Can Dance? which is broadcast on the same network as her own hit show.
The actress, who is about to take on Broadway, was the first celebrity judge on the panel casting her eye over contestants.
Incognito: The actress covered up in sunglasses and a hat as she left the class sipping water
Zooey sang the theme tune for New Girl and will be making her Broadway debut as Loretta Lynn in a stage adaptation of Coal Miner's Daughter.
The in-demand star has been keeping herself busy since the breakdown of her marriage last year.
Zooey split from Death Cab For cutie singer Ben Gibbar after two years of marriage.
'Whatever I'm doing, I try to find the romance in it': The New Girl star hasn't let her divorce last year hasn't ruined love for her
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From the 2021 Resort Guide: No. 11 in the East, Jay Peak, Vt.
Through it all, the mountain hasn’t changed. A lot of the same rippers still ski it hard, cherishing Jay for its billy-goat terrain and legendary snowfall. The Headwall chutes are still some of the sickest in the East, the wind still blows free refills into Beaver Pond glades, and the big red Tram still spins when it isn’t too windy. Otherwise, Jay has been a scene of incessant turmoil and high legal drama. While the Feds try to prove that Jay’s former owners bilked investors out of millions, the resort languishes in receivership, courting buyers and just waiting to bust out of legal limbo. Whoever buys it gets a beauty.
Related: Jay Peak Joins the Indy Pass
For all the money that allegedly went missing, it’s obvious that plenty was spent transforming Jay. Three sleek hotels, massive waterpark, condos, hockey rink … the change from sleepy shut up-and-ski outpost for tree-skiing hippies to lavish Montreal-facing resort was astonishing. Readers still regard it as the surest bet for powder in the East, thanks to its topographical advantage (No. 1, Snow), and as one of the toughest tests (No. 3, Challenge). Sometimes the old Jay vibe beats out loud: “Jay has the overall vibe of a chill, laid-back, deadhead resort, and it’s in the middle of nowhere,” says one reader. But another sums up the new Jay: “Beautiful Vermont resort with a rural flavor but 21st-century amenities; nice French-Canadian flavor.”
Jay Peak Stats
- Skiable acres: 385
- Summit Elevation: 3,968 feet
- Vertical Drop: 2,153 feet
- Lifts: 9
- Trails: 78
- Annual snowfall: 349 inches
Where to Stay at Jay Peak
Located just steps from the tram and other base area lifts, the Hotel Jay is the place for families at Jay Peak. Hotel Jay is home to numerous restaurants and coffee shops as well as the giant Pump House Waterpark.
Tram House Lodge
Tram House Lodge, located just at the base of the slopes, gives visitors a genuine taste of Vermont. Locally made fixtures adorn the walls, there’s locally made Johnson Woolen Mill Blankets to keep guests warm, and the place just exudes coziness. The Tram House Lodge provides easy access to the Tower Bar as well as other restaurants and a spa located just downstairs.
Jay Peak Resort Condos
The resort operates several condo complexes, some ski-in/ski-out, and all with roomy accommodations with fully stocked kitchens. The condos range in size from one to five bedrooms, and come with free lift tickets when booked for a minimum of two nights on a Ski/Ride Vacation package. The Timberline Condominiums are the resort’s newest development and comprise one- to three-bedroom units with kitchens, washer/dryers, and upscale finishes.
Where to Eat at Jay Peak
• Miso Hungry: Need a change of pace from the average vacation dining experience? Located in a renovated Jay Peak tram car, Miso Hungry serves authentic Japanese dishes. Loaded with vegetarian and vegan options, Miso Hungry is a great spot to get a break from the burger-and-fries scene.
• Jay Village Inn: Located just down the road from Jay Peak, the Jay Village Inn offers a cozy atmosphere to linger while enjoying some down-home American bar food.
• Mountain Dick’s Pizza: Need a quick bite after a day on the hill? Mountain Dick’s Pizza has fast service and reasonable prices on the best pizza in town. A great spot for families and those looking for something quick.
• High Country Deli at Jay Country Store: The High Country Deli at Jay Country store has everything you need for a day on the hill. A great place to stop for breakfast, the deli also serves tasty hand-crafted sandwiches that make an easy to-go option for lunch on the hill.
Where to Après at Jay Peak
• The Bullwheel Bar: Located in the Stateside base lodge, the Bullwheel offers prime views of the mountain, perfect for après-ski people watching. The front end of the first-ever Jay Peak shuttle sets the tone here, making the Bullwheel the ideal casual hangout for getting together with friends or meeting new people.
• Tower Bar: Located in the Tram Haus, the Tower Bar is a great place to stop and enjoy some drinks and good conversation. Old chairlift towers and sheave wheels from the retired Green Mountain Chair were utilized to create the four main seating fixtures in the bar, creating the perfect ski-bar ambiance.
• The Drink: The Drink at Jay Peak is the spot to catch the game, with five TVs including a giant 16-foot screen. The Drink is located above the Pump House Waterpark, so have a frozen drink, watch some surfers on the artificial waves, and enjoy a bit of summer all winter long.
• The Belfry: In a restored schoolhouse in nearby Montgomery, The Belfry is one of the most popular bars in the Jay area. With great drinks and food to match, The Belfry is where the locals hang out.


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The area where South and Elmwood Avenues intersect can be dreary on a slushy overcast afternoon. Traffic is slow and people rush quickly from the Al Sigl Center to reach their cars in the windswept parking lot. In the distance, the abandoned Pysch Center casts a gloomy image.
Although I’ve passed that spot many times, on Wednesday I discovered for the first the John N. Paris garden for peaceful contemplation. With its 12 sided obelisk, plaque and then-snow covered two benches, the garden does not seem to attract much attention in winter time.
The striking feature is the obelisk. On each of its panels, in twelve languages, is inscribed: May Peace Prevail on Earth.
In a time when some Americans want to pull back from the peoples of the world, the obelisk is a powerful emblem of the oneness of humanity.


The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a report of the recent visit to Kenya. Led by Benedict Clements, the IMF team visited Kenya from November 18th – 22nd, 2019, to discuss recent economic developments and the government’s reform plans. Another mission is planned in early 2020 to hold discussions on a new precautionary stand-by arrangement and undertake the Article IV consultation discussions.
At the end of the visit, Mr. Clements made the following statement:
“Kenya’s economy has continued to perform well. Real GDP growth averaged 5.6 percent in the first half of 2019, despite the late onset and below average rainfall that affected agriculture production. Growth is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2019 and 2020. Inflation has remained within the target band and stood at 5.0 percent in October (year-on-year).
- Real GDP growth averaged 5.6 percent in the first half of 2019 and is expected to accelerate in the second half of 2019 and 2020.
- Inflation has remained within the target band and stood at 5.0 percent in October (year-on-year).
“The current account deficit has narrowed, and foreign exchange reserves are adequate. Credit growth has remained low (6.6 percent year-on-year in October) but is expected to rise steadily because of the recent elimination of interest rate controls and deployment of innovative credit products targeting small enterprises. Staff welcomes these reforms, which will support higher and more inclusive growth.
The elimination of the interest rate controls will also provide greater flexibility for monetary policy. After reaching a budget deficit of 7.7 percent of GDP in FY2018/19, the authorities aim to significantly reduce the deficit. Progress in this direction, including the design of tax and expenditure reforms that support a growth-friendly fiscal consolidation, would be important to anchor a new Fund-supported program.”
The team met with the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Mr. Ukur Yatani; the Governor of the CBK, Dr. Patrick Njoroge; the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Joseph Kinyua; the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury, Dr. Julius Muia; the Deputy Governor of the CBK, Ms. Sheila M’Mbijjewe; and senior government and CBK officials. Staff also had productive discussions with representatives of the private sector and development partners.


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Based on Lisa Servon, writer of “The Unbanking of America,” there are many pay day loan storefronts in america than Starbucks and McDonald’s combined. The amount of check cashing deals have actually increased from $45 billion in 1990 to $58 billion this season. From 2000 to 2010, payday financing deals have actually increased 200% from ten dollars billion to $30 billion.
For anyone of us who scrape our heads and thumb our noses at these alternate loan providers, I became impressed with Lisa’s research, which she shared as of this 12 months’s nj-new jersey Credit Union League Convention. a teacher during the University of Pennsylvania, she worked as a teller for check-cashing facilities and payday financing shops to have a glimpse that is inside.
She told of an account of the little specialist whom cashed a $5,000 check where he paid a hundred or so bucks as well as offered her a $10 tip to cash it. If he’s company, including a vehicle and employees, why don’t you place that cash right into a banking account?
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Whenever Residence Depot’s HR staff noticed workers had been experiencing individual funds, they unearthed that “only about 50 % of this workers had been taking part in the business’s direct deposit program and alternatively, had been cashing their paychecks at check-cashing services since they would not have checking accounts. Other people had been taking out fully loans against their 401(k) plans, making very very very early withdrawals from their stock purchase plans, or attempting to sell their company stock as soon at the end of the year as they purchased it.

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London's Parliament Bridge is a great place to gaze on Big Ben and the historic Parliament building
Observations From My Time in London
A 10 Day Layover in London, England
Written. December 25, 2008 Updated. May 27, 2013
My wife, Carrie, and I, had booked a one-way ticket from New York City to Delhi with a short layover in London, England. However, since there was no price difference when making it a 10 day layover, we called up some friends and stayed for a while.
Along the way, I had these observations, thoughts and musings.
We got upgraded to first class on our London to New Delhi flight for some reason that we do not know, but I never want to go back to coach again. I actually wrote this blog entry from 35,000 miles above the ground.
While it was Christmas season and there were lights and displays in the more touristy areas, it just didn’t feel like it does in the USA where it beyond commercialized..
We are now members of the couchsurfing community, which is an online networking site where people offer up their couch for a night or two for free. There are members worldwide and we hope to use this as a great way to see the local’s way of live as we travel. To learn more, check out Couchsurfing.com.

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The Interconnections Project: Development and Evaluation of a Community-Based Depression Program for African American Violence Survivors
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Multi-faceted depression care programs based within the healthcare system have been found to be effective, but may not fully address the needs of African American Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) survivors, many of whom are not seeking depression care in healthcare settings.
To develop and evaluate a multifaceted, community-based depression care program (the Interconnections Project) for African American women with a history of IPV.
We used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to develop, implement, and evaluate the intervention. Participants were African American women who had current depressive symptoms and a lifetime history of IPV. They participated in a 6-month intervention where a peer advocate provided education, skills training, and case management services, and used Motivational Interviewing to support self-management behaviors. We conducted pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments using quantitative and qualitative data.
Fifty-nine women participated, with 92 % attending any sessions and 51 % attending at least 6 h of intervention activities. Intervention changes made to better accommodate participants’ unpredictable schedules improved participation rates. Participants noted high levels of satisfaction with the program. There were significant improvements in depression severity (PHQ-9 13.9 to 7.9, p < 0.001), self-efficacy, self-management behaviors, and self-esteem (all p < 0.001), but no increase in use of antidepressants. Common themes related to why the program was helpful included that the program was by and for African American women, that it fostered trust, and that it taught self-management strategies with practical, lasting value.
Culturally specific, community-based interventions led by peer advocates may be a promising way to help African American IPV survivors effectively address depression.
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We would like to thank the former and current Bradley Angle House and Lifeworks NW employees who contributed to the project, including Olivia McClelland, MSW, Fowzia Abdulla, and Sara Brownell, MSW; and research assistants Anandam Hilde, MD, MPH, Jannie Whitlock, and Shalanda Carr. We would also like to thank our collaborators Dr. Bentson McFarland and Ms. Corliss McKeever for their guidance and expertise.
This study was funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (K23MH073008 and 1R21MH082139; PI Nicolaidis) and the Kaiser Permanente Community Fund – Northwest Health Foundation (grant #10571; PI Nicolaidis).
Portions of this manuscript were presented at the Family Violence Prevention Fund’s National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence in New Orleans, LA, in October, 2009, and the Community Campus Partnerships for Health Annual Conference in Portland, OR in May, 2010.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they do not have a conflict of interest.
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Not My Job: 'Mad Men' Creator Matthew Weiner Gets Quizzed On Glad Men
Does anybody remember the days when people on TV had to be nice, honest people you could root for? After seven seasons of the groundbreaking TV show Mad Men, neither do we.
The final season of the show is about to launch and so we've invited Mad Mencreator Matt Weiner to play a game called "Glad Men" — three questions about people who try to cheer other people up. We'll quiz him on the lives of a success coach, a motivational speaker and a happiness guru.
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Kochi, May 8 (UNI) The passengers and crew of Qatar Airways flight QR 264 from Doha had a providential escape when the plane was hit by a bird just before landing at the Nedumbaserry International Airport near here early today.
The plane, with 132 passengers on board, however, landed safely at about 0300 hrs.
The nose of the plane was partially damaged in the incident, Qatar Airways Airport Manager Ashraf said.
Swinging into action, the Qatar Airways authorities here got the damaged portion replaced by a new aircraft nose, brought in by its Colombo flight, which was diverted here in the afternoon.
About 138 passengers who were to depart for Doha by return flight QR-265 at 0500 hrs, were accommodated in various hotels while the damaged plane was repaired. The flight ultimately left for Doha from here at 1840 hrs, delayed by more than 13 hours.
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some Quaker Parrots have no behavior problems. They lose home for no reason other than lack of devotion on the part of the owner. You must, therefore, accept that like other pets, a second-hand Quaker Parrot also needs unconditional commitment when you bring it home. Love it with your heart and you will realize the true essence of being loved.
Choosing the Breeder Is Important
Communication with the breeder (from whom you have bought your Quaker Parrot) should continue even after you bring the Quaker Parrot home. Initially, it is the breeder who knows and understands your Quaker Parrot much more then you do. The breeder should share your love and respect for birds, even if he is not a very renowned one. If he adores and loves birds, he will be able to share valuable insight with you about your Quaker Parrot’s behavior patterns and taming tricks. So, take time to select the right breeder. Make sure that you share a comfortable relationship with him and he is ready to help you with advice and active support.
Be an Informed Buyer
Before we move on to the next topic, let's go through what we have discussed so far. Do your homework well before buying a Quaker Parrot as your pet. Ask friends. Check the Internet. Read as much as possible to become an informed buyer. You are likely to make lesser mistakes while choosing your Quaker Parrot. There is a whole treasure-house of facts on bird ownership out there. Learn from other bird owners and the breeder. They should be having tons of information. Select the genus of the Quaker Parrot and the stubble-jumper carefully. Just before making the move, think again. Do you really want a Quaker Parrot in your life? Only if you are dead serious about it, go for it. Don't play with another life.


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Bills GM: LB Kiko Alonso's knee injury 'may be significant'
The Bills fear that LB Kiko Alonso has suffered a torn ACL and is in danger of missing the 2014 season, according to NFL.com.
A season ago, rookie linebacker Kiko Alonso was one of the bright spots on a 6-10 Bills team. Now the organization is concerned that Alonso has suffered a torn ACL and is in danger of missing the 2014 season, according to NFL.com.
"We have learned tonight that Kiko Alonso injured his knee while working out in Oregon," Bill general manager Doug Whaley said in a statement. "We do not have the details at this point, but early indications are that it may be significant."
Obviously, that's bad news, especially given that Alonso ranked as the ninth-best inside linebacker in the league last season, according to ProFootballFocus.com, just behind Sean Lee (whose 2014 season ended before it began) and Luke Kuechly.
Shortly after the May NFL Draft, Jim Monos, the Bills director of player personnel, said of the team's first three draft picks -- wide receiver Sammy Watkins, offensive tackle Cyrus Kouandjio and Brown: "You know, you look at your haul with those three picks ... coming out of that you felt really excited. Our philosophy: Your first three rounds are starters or considerable contributors and we feel like we got those."
And Brown may be thrust into that role much sooner than expected.
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Israel, the USA and Hamas have reached a tentative settlement to free dozens of girls and youngsters held hostage in Gaza in change for a five-day pause in combating, the Washington Publish reported, citing individuals aware of the deal.
Nonetheless, each Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officers mentioned no deal had been reached but.
The hostage launch may start inside the subsequent a number of days, barring last-minute hitches, in accordance with individuals aware of the detailed, six-page settlement, the paper mentioned on Saturday.
The report comes as Israel seems to be getting ready to increase its offensive in opposition to Hamas militants to southern Gaza after air strikes killed dozens of Palestinians, together with civilians reported to be sheltering at two colleges.
Underneath the settlement, all events would freeze fight operations for at the very least 5 days whereas 50 or extra hostages are launched in teams each 24 hours, the Publish reported. Hamas took about 240 hostages throughout its Oct. 7 rampage inside Israel that killed 1,200 individuals.
The pause additionally is meant to permit a major quantity of humanitarian help in, the newspaper mentioned, including the define for the deal was put collectively throughout weeks of talks in Qatar.
However Netanyahu informed a press convention on Saturday night: “In regards to the hostages, there are various unsubstantiated rumors, many incorrect studies. I want to make it clear: As of now, there was no deal. However I wish to promise: When there’s something to say – we are going to report back to you about it.”
A White Home spokesperson additionally mentioned Israel and Hamas haven’t but reached a deal on a brief ceasefire, including the U.S. is constant to work to get a deal. A second U.S. official additionally mentioned no deal had been reached.
HOSPITAL “A DEATH ZONE”
Israel vowed to destroy Hamas after the Oct. 7 assault. Because the battle entered its seventh week, authorities in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip raised their dying toll to 12,300, together with 5,000 kids.
After dropping leaflets earlier within the week, Israel on Saturday once more warned civilians in elements of southern Gaza to relocate because it girds for an onslaught after subduing the north.
Elevating worldwide alarm, Israel made Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza Metropolis a main focus of its floor advance in northern Gaza.
A crew led by the World Well being Group (WHO) which visited Al Shifa on Saturday described it as a “dying zone” with indicators of gunfire and shelling. WHO mentioned it was growing plans for fast evacuation of the remaining sufferers and workers.
Elsewhere within the north, Commissioner-Common Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA, the U.N. help group for Palestinian refugees, mentioned on social media platform X that Israel bombarded two company colleges. Greater than 4,000 civilians had been sheltered at considered one of them, he mentioned.
“Dozens reported killed together with kids,” he mentioned. “Second time in lower than 24 hours colleges will not be spared. ENOUGH, these horrors should cease.”
A spokesperson for Gaza’s Hamas authorities mentioned 200 individuals had been killed or injured on the college. Israel’s army didn’t remark.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, whose authorities controls elements of the Israeli-occupied West Financial institution, on Saturday mentioned “a whole bunch of forcibly displaced individuals had been killed” on the two colleges in Gaza.
Abbas on Saturday appealed to U.S. President Joe Biden to intervene to cease the Israeli operation in Gaza.
Biden, who opposes a ceasefire, was seeking to the tip of the battle, saying in a Washington Publish opinion article that the Palestinian Authority ought to finally govern each Gaza and the West Financial institution.
Requested about Biden’s proposal, Netanyahu informed reporters in Tel Aviv the Palestinian Authority in its present type was not able to being accountable for Gaza. Israel has not disclosed a technique for Gaza after the struggle.
An Israeli offensive within the south may compel a whole bunch of hundreds of Palestinians who fled Gaza Metropolis within the north to uproot once more, together with residents of Khan Younis, a metropolis of greater than 400,000, compounding a dire humanitarian disaster.
The battle has already displaced round two-thirds of Gaza’s inhabitants of two.3 million.
An advance into southern Gaza might show extra sophisticated and deadlier than within the north, nonetheless, with Hamas militants dug into the Khan Younis area, a senior Israeli supply and two prime ex-officials mentioned.
Early Saturday, an air strike in a busy residential district of Khan Younis killed 26 Palestinians and wounded 23, well being officers mentioned.
Eyad Al-Zaeem informed Reuters he misplaced his aunt, her kids and her grandchildren within the assault. All of them had evacuated from northern Gaza on Israeli military orders solely to die the place the military informed them they could possibly be secure, he mentioned.
“All of them had been martyred. That they had nothing to do with the (Hamas) resistance,” mentioned Zaeem, standing outdoors the morgue at Nasser Hospital, the place the 26 our bodies had been laid out earlier than they had been to be carried by family members to burials.
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi, James Mackenzie Henriette Chacar and Reuters bureaux; Writing by Doina Chiacu and Kim Coghill; Modifying by Cynthia Osterman and William Mallard)


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Charles Clarke is sorry. While the Prime Minister famously steers clear of mea culpas, the man who once looked like his potential assassin has no such qualms. Last year, the former Home Secretary expressed despair over the Labour leadership. Now he has changed his mind.
"We go back a very long way, Gordon and I," he says. "I like and respect him. But we've had a lot of disagreements about the way politics should be done." No such fondness was detectable in Mr Clarke's denunciation of a "deluded control freak", or in his later critique of his leader's "dog-whistle politics".
"I did say that. But I felt after party conference – in fact almost during it – that Gordon played an absolutely outstanding role in terms of the economic situation we faced." So far, so conciliatory. But Mr Clarke goes further. He was, as he admits publicly for the first time, poised to run for the leadership.
"I might have done. I would have been ready to put myself forward in principle, but I'd said so many things which were [unfortunate]. I criticise myself for it. I used language unwisely. I was too sharp in the words I used about Gordon. People felt, and I do understand why, that style wasn't appropriate.
"I've always seen myself as a more inclusive politician than that. I defined myself as sharper and more personal, and I do regret that." Do any specific denigrations of Mr Brown, such as the word "hopeless", spring to mind? "Not a particular phrase, no; but I felt my language was intemperate."
He concedes now that his tactics derailed any chance he might have had of becoming leader. "I doubt if I'd have got the nominations to run if there had been a vacancy, and my guess is that's still the case. But that wasn't my point. We needed the best set of circumstances to maximise our performance in the next election, and that was why I was raising the debates."
This is quite a climbdown for any senior politician, let alone a beast as big as Mr Clarke. A veteran of Education, as well as the Home Office, he is one of his party's broadest thinkers.While there is nothing abject in his recantation, his motive may go further than his genuine contrition.
Other big beasts – not least his Tory namesake, Ken – are back on the front benches, and Mr Clarke is eager to join them. He is, it seems, the political equivalent of Yosser Hughes, who uttered the catchphrase "Gissa Job" in the TV drama Boys From The Blackstuff. Mr Clarke even has specific posts in mind. When I ask him for his dream position, he says: "I'd love to do transport, or anything around the environment."
It is no secret that Mr Brown offered (or half-offered) him several key jobs, probably including Governor General of Basra, but not the ministerial perch for which he hoped. That rebuff remains Mr Clarke's "only frustration".
"I was talking about a role in government, and that remains the case. He's perfectly entitled to say there isn't a role for me, which I respect completely." Have they spoken recently? "Not really. We chatted in passing in a corridor, but very briefly. I've talked to some of the people round him, but Gordon and I haven't had a serious talk this year."
Still, he clearly lives in hope of a comeback. "Of course, 100 per cent. If he [Brown] were to ask me to play a role in government, of course I would." Mr Clarke's bullish belief in a Labour victory ("Of course the Government can climb back again") would be an asset to Mr Brown, as would his grasp of the big picture.
In Mr Clarke's view, the party that exploits great change will win next time. "The grand story is very clear. Thirty years of Thatcher/Reagan, tempered by Clinton/Blair, are over. What are we saying for the future?" Mr Clarke's message may not chime entirely with the Brown orthodoxy. New Labour has, he says, put big issues, such as constitutional reform, in the "too-difficult" box.
The Lords cash-for-laws allegations are, in his view, linked to ducking major constitutional changes, including a largely elected House of Lords and an overhaul of party funding. (He wants to limit "ridiculous" campaign spending, encourage individual donations and stop the unions' block contribution.) "Labour has seriously missed the chance for [funding] reform. We have a little squib of a Bill coming to the Commons on Monday, which touches on no core issues – a mouse of a Bill."
On changes in the pipeline, he is equally scathing. Mr Brown's idea of a British Bill of Rights has "no value or substance at all". As a believer in jailing fewer non-dangerous people, he excoriates Jack Straw's plans for super-sized jails. "Ideas like Titan prisons are utterly, utterly foolish," he says. The green agenda also worries him. "There just has to be a sustainable solution to the world. I don't think we're doing the right thing on Heathrow.
"You wouldn't want to vote for a Tory amendment," he adds, referring to the narrow government win on Heathrow expansion. "But Parliament should be deciding on this. Neither Tony [Blair] nor Gordon has green at the core of their being, and that's necessary." He agrees that "neither the Titan prisons nor the third runway will be built. Another runway at Heathrow needs consensus, and that consensus simply isn't there."
It is clear from all this that – were Mr Brown to do as rumours have hinted and end Mr Clarke's exile – he might find him less than biddable. On the plus side, Mr Clarke is one of the few bold thinkers who might yet help form a vision for a fourth Labour term. A believer in fixed-term parliaments, he has even saved Mr Brown the trouble of choosing his own poll date: the Clarke tip is May 6 next year.
It cannot be easy for such a forthright character to binge on humble pie, especially since he can have no way of knowing if his apology will be rebuffed. "I'm absolutely sincere that the way Gordon handled the economy last October and November was exemplary," he says. "But he still has to do other things."
Will reinstating Mr Clarke be among them? "It's good that people like Peter Mandelson and Alan Milburn are working with him. I can't say much more. That question is not a matter for me. Gordon has to decide if he wants to make anything happen."
Which concludes the most public job application submitted in modern political history. Over to Mr Brown.

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Steroid use and abuse have become widespread as people consume them to get into shape or get the perfect model figure. The need to look better has an impact on people and they start looking towards steroids to help them achieve their dream body. Anabolic-androgenic steroids are used for this purpose. Anabolism refers to cell growth, while androgenic means enhancing male features.
Anabolic steroids are drugs that help the body produce testosterone. These are the primary male sex hormones that help to develop the male reproductive system. It also helps in producing body hair and contributes to muscle growth. Anabolic steroids are used for treating medical issues and are available through prescriptions.
Abusing Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic steroids come in the form of injectable liquids, pills, and gels. These are sold by the name of juice and roids. These change how the body builds muscle naturally and helps the person exercise way more than their usual capacity. A steroid user can exercise frequently and get greater results as these drugs allow the muscle to heal quickly.
Steroids do not produce any feelings of euphoria or pleasure. However, their influence and effect on the body and the person’s psyche can cause the user to develop an addiction.
This refers to taking steroids for a specific amount of time; this can last between six to twelve weeks. The user takes several doses of steroids then stops. This is done so the body can produce its natural testosterone as well. After a temporary withdrawal, the user starts to consume them again.
In this method, the user takes more than one type of steroid at once. It could also mean that the user mixes both oral and injectable formulas.
When a person follows this method, they take steroids for a predetermined time period. The user starts the cycle with a small dose and gradually increases the dose. Once the maximum dosage is reached, the user gradually decreases the use of steroids.
There are around 24 commonly known steroids. Some of them are:
Testosterone has around six common forms. It is known as the male sex hormone that helps with the growth of hair and muscles.
It burns fat at a faster pace. It is also anabolic and androgenic. It can be consumed orally or is injected into the body.
It is one of the most potent steroids to exist. It helps users cut fat and acts as a bulking agent. It is well known for its cutting abilities. Trenbolone preserves muscle mass and increases the metabolic rate.
Winstrol has caused many scandals in the world. It is mainly used by those users who engage in cutting cycles. It preserves the lean tissue and is often used side by side with testosterone.

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Hillmont Partners becomes the legal partner of the YES Forum
Hillmont Partners became the legal partner of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) forum, which starts in Kiev on September 14 and will last until Saturday.
“Hillmont Partners supports legal reforms, actively participates in drafting laws in the judiciary and law enforcement, so participation in the annual YES meeting is important for us as a contribution to the future sustainable development of our country,” said Vadim Halaichuk, senior partner of the company.
The YES forum was founded in 2004 by businessman Viktor Pinchuk as a platform to discuss the future of Ukraine and the EU. Until 2013, the annual meeting took place in the Livadia Palace of Yalta, but after the annexation of the Crimea by Russia it was moved to Kiev.
Hillmont Partners, founded by British and Ukrainian partners, provides legal services to investors and companies that are working or intending to operate in Ukraine.
Hillmont prioritizes the interests of clients and their awareness of all possible risks of investing in Ukraine. By reducing risks for its clients, Hillmont helps companies capture the potential of Ukraine’s economic growth.


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In the oven, 25 to 30 minutes should score you perfectly brown ground beef that’s ready to incorporate into sloppy joes, tacos, casseroles, and more ground beef recipes.
How long does it take to bake ground beef at 350?
Bake in a 350 F oven for 45 minutes to an hour or until the center registers 160 F on an instant-read thermometer.
What is the best way to cook ground beef?
- Allow your meat to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. …
- Once the pan is hot, add the meat, and use a spatula to break it up into pieces.
- Let the meat brown without touching for about five minutes.
Can you cook ground beef?
In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes until hot. Add the ground beef and, using a spatula, press the beef into an even, flat layer in the pan, almost like you’re making a big hamburger. Let it cook untouched for 5 minutes. … Remove from heat and use as desired.
What temperature do you bake ground beef at?
Press 3-5# of ground beef (I prefer lean ground beef) in bottom of pan. Always wash your hands after handling raw meat. Place in 450 degree oven on bottom rack for about 30-60 minutes. (The time depends on the poundage of meat and fat content.
How long does ground beef take to cook?
How Long Does It Take to Brown Ground Beef? Your eyes can help distinguish when your meat is ready: It should all be brown with no apparent pinkish pieces. (Remember, a bit of pink is OK if the meat registers 160°F.) On most stove tops, browning a pound of ground beef takes approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
Should you wash ground beef before cooking?
Washing Meat and Poultry
However, washing raw poultry, beef, pork, lamb or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination.
How do you keep ground beef moist?
Here’s the tip: For every pound of ground beef, a good rule of thumb is to add about 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and to let the meat sit for about 15 minutes before cooking. From there, you can throw the ground beef in a hot, dry pan and cook it up.
How can I make ground beef taste better?
For filler and flavor, add chopped herbs and soaked breadcrumbs. Minced garlic, fresh herbs, and dried spices flavor ground meat so effectively because they get mixed right into the center of the meat, unlike with a steak or roast, where the seasoning just sits on the surface.
Do you drain meat before adding taco seasoning?
The higher fat content gives much better flavor to the taco meat and helps it stay juicy. And you will drain the grease off the ground beef prior to adding the spices in the homemade taco seasoning.
How do you know when ground beef is cooked?
Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 °F as measured with a food thermometer. The color of cooked ground beef can be quite variable. At 160 °F, a safely cooked patty may look brown, pink, or some variation of brown or pink.


SPECIAL REPORT ------ U.S. Seafood: Ratings and Realities
When the National Park Service (NPS) announced it would utilize third party seafood ratings to set guidelines for seafood options within U.S. National Parks, the agency revived a debate surrounding the eco-certification of U.S. seafood.
Tomorrow, NPS is meeting with NOAA in an attempt to reconcile concerns and ensure that its new sustainable seafood guidelines aren’t detrimental to fishermen, processors, and consumers alike.
In June, the National Park Service (NPS) announced a new initiative to provide healthier and more sustainable food options in national parks across the United States. As part of the program, NPS created guidelines for “sustainable seafood,” stating that parks will “provide only [seafood options] that are ‘Best Choices’ or ‘Good Alternatives’ on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch list, certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), or identified by an equivalent program that has been approved by the NPS.”
Read the Saving Seafood investigative report on how third party ratings and certification programs can mislead retailers and consumers.
November 24, 2014 -- It was certainly good to see the New England Fisheries Management Council vote last week to reject a NOAA move to uniformly and concurrently institute spawning closures in four prime fishing areas that surround Gloucester — and to instead look toward seasonal closures that should at least give Gloucester’s endangered groundfishing fleet some alternatives to stay afloat.