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County Commission approves Fair Housing Month proclamation
Published 3:20 pm Wednesday, April 27, 2022
By EMILY SPARACINO | Staff Writer
COLUMBIANA – The Shelby County Commission approved a Fair Housing Month proclamation and several equipment bids at a meeting on Monday, April 25.
The proclamation designates April as Fair Housing Month in Shelby County.
“The month of April is recognized throughout the United States as Fair Housing Month,” the proclamation reads. “Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, set forth a national policy of fair housing without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability.”
Commission Chairman Kevin Morris thanked Community Services Manager Shelli Davis for her work on the county’s behalf.
“We do receive some HUD money, and we are obligated to announce that,” Davis said. “We will follow the federal proclamation and Governor (Kay) Ivey’s proclamation that April is Fair Housing Month. We’ve been very fortunate to receive some emergency solutions grant funds.”
In other business, the Commission:
• Approved bids for corrugated HDPE pipe, a jail inmate communication system, and water fittings and accessories.
• Heard a reminder about the ribbon cutting and grand opening set for the county’s new Dunnavant Valley Park on Friday, April 29 at 4 p.m. at 1185 Dunnavant Valley Road.


If you are staying in town this Saturday it is going to be a super busy one! Get ready for the kick off of many arts related festivals.
“One of Gwangju’s most famous art festivals on Art Street will begin on Saturday.
Under the theme of ‘Every Beautiful Moment is Here,’ the festivity will be held every Saturday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm until October.
The City of Gwangju said this year’s festivity will be held in connection with Daein Night Art Market, the Asia Culture Center and the Fringe Festival inviting citizens, artists and merchants.
The festival will run various programs including magic shows, tour, art therapy, street markets and art movie theater.” ***
Because most of these will be happening in the downtown area do not that bus routes in Geumnamro will be affected and re-routed. Plan accordingly and have fun!
Daein Art market from 7-11pm
There is also a live music concert in Jisan Playground which starts at 4pm.
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Federal Oversight of Food Safety:
High-Risk Designation Can Bring Attention to Limitations in the Government's Food Recall Programs
GAO-07-785T: Published: Apr 24, 2007. Publicly Released: Apr 24, 2007.
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Each year, about 76 million people contract a foodborne illness in the United States; about 325,000 require hospitalization; and about 5,000 die. The outbreaks of E. coli in spinach and Salmonella in peanut butter, along with contamination in pet food, have highlighted the risks posed by accidental food contamination. The attacks of September 11, 2001, heightened awareness that the food supply could also be vulnerable to deliberate contamination. This testimony focuses on the (1) role that GAO's high-risk series can play in raising the priority and visibility of the need to transform federal oversight of food safety, (2) fragmented nature of federal oversight of food safety, and (3) limitations in federal food recall programs.
GAO's High-Risk Series is intended to raise the priority and visibility of government programs that are in need of broad-based transformation to achieve greater economy, efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and sustainability. These reports also help Congress and the executive branch carry out their responsibilities while improving the government's performance and enhancing its accountability for the benefit of the American people. In January 2007, as part of our regular update of this series for each new Congress, GAO designated the federal oversight of food safety as a high-risk area for the first time. We designated federal oversight of food safety as a high-risk area because of the need to transform this system to reduce risks to public health as well as the economy. While this nation enjoys a plentiful and varied food supply that is generally considered to be safe, the federal oversight of food safety is fragmented, with 15 agencies collectively administering at least 30 laws related to food safety. The two primary agencies are the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which is responsible for the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is responsible for virtually all other food. We have identified examples where the federal government's resources and enforcement activities can better align with the risks of food contamination. For example, the majority of federal expenditures for food safety inspection were directed toward USDA's programs for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products; however, USDA is responsible for regulating only about 20 percent of the food supply. In contrast, FDA, which is responsible for regulating about 80 percent of the food supply, accounted for only about 24 percent of expenditures. Among the reasons we designated federal oversight of food safety as a high-risk area is that limitations in the federal government's food recalls heighten the risk that unsafe food will remain in the food supply and ultimately be consumed. Food recalls are voluntary, and federal agencies responsible for food safety have no authority to compel companies to carry out recalls--with the exception of FDA's authority to require a recall for infant formula. USDA and FDA provided guidance for companies to carry out voluntary recalls. We have reported that USDA and FDA could do a better job carrying out their food recall programs so they can quickly remove potentially unsafe food from the marketplace. At the time of our review, these agencies did not know how promptly and completely companies were carrying out recalls, did not promptly verify that recalls had reached all segments of the distribution chain, and used procedures that may not have been effective to alert consumers to a recall.


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"This president has radicalized so many more people than ISIS ever did."By NTK Staff | 10.29.2018 @4:47pm
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Republican state lawmakers here are homing in on an obscure, never used federal statute that, they contend, could offer them a decisive hand in choosing Florida's precious 25 electors if the normal voting process somehow leaves the outcome unclear.
Ordinarily, presidential electors are chosen through the popular vote and are expected to cast their ballots for the winning candidate. But Republican leaders, who control both houses of the State Legislature, say they are examining a federal law that they believe gives them power to seat electors if the outcome of the popular vote in Florida is unclear. The development was first reported Friday by The Pensacola News Journal and The Wall Street Journal.
''The specter is raised,' said Tom Feeney, a state representative from Oviedo expected to be elected as speaker of the House on Tuesday. ''If the courts don't allow the executive branch to do their duty, then at some point we would have to review our constitutional responsibilities.''
''At this point we're watching and waiting,'' Mr. Feeney added.
Electors must be seated by Dec. 12. Republicans and Democrats interviewed today said they hoped the matter would be resolved long before then. But if that did not happen, Republican lawmakers said today that they could invoke the federal statute. They were far from certain exactly how to apply the law, and they said they were looking at retaining election law experts to help them wade through the statute.
In fact, only one thing seemed certain today: The Republicans were sorely disappointed that the Florida Supreme Court on Friday enjoined the secretary of state, Katherine Harris, from certifying her state's vote -- an act that could have put Florida's 25 electoral votes in the Bush camp, pending the outcome of other lawsuits.Continue reading the main story
Johnny Byrd, a Republican state representative from Plant City, added, ''If the secretary of state is still under an injunction at noon on Tuesday, at that point it's just a question of when to pull the trigger.''
The trigger he is referring to is the Republicans' interpretation of Title 3, Section 2 of the United States code.
''Whenever any state has held an election for the purpose of choosing electors and has failed to make a choice on the day prescribed by law,'' the law reads, ''the electors may be appointed on a subsequent day in such a manner as the Legislature of such state may direct.''
The law has never been used, and by all accounts it is most likely to invite a bitter political tussle.
''To end an election with the Legislature taking over for the will of the people, that would be politically very risky,'' Lois Frankel, a Democratic state representative from West Palm Beach, said today.
Indeed, she added, she was doubtful of the prospect. ''I can't even imagine why they would want to go there,'' Ms. Frankel said. ''It almost leaves me speechless.''
The state Republicans' latest announcement was seen by some, though, as political posturing to speed up a political compromise. The fact that the Legislature is considering intervening may accelerate the process of reaching a comprehensive compromise, said John Shubin, an election lawyer from Miami.Continue reading the main story


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As many times as the claim that gods are necessary for morality has been debunked, it continues to surface. The version I most often hear asks what incentive one who rejects any sort of afterlife could possibly have for moral behavior in this life. "If you don't believe in an afterlife, why would you be moral at all?" No matter how many times I hear it, this still strikes me as an odd question.
Here is an example from a comment on another post made by Vance:
Dear sirs you have a lot of knowledge my question is if we die and there is nothing after death why not just be the evilest you can be.To me it does not make sense to help my so-called fellow man and have a temporary life and love people if in the end it means nothing. I want it all and all the evil I could do and try to get away with it without the authorities catching me. What do I care about anything or anyone if in the end it does not matter what I do in this temporary life if in the end I am nothingness it does not make sense to be good and it makes a lot more sense to be evil, no consequences when death comes. Isnt that the bottom line in atheism nothing really matters we die and that is it. What are your comments and thank you.The crux of the question is quite clear: If I do not believe in an afterlife where I will be rewarded or punished for my behavior, why should I behave myself in this life?
Empathy for Others
The first thing I would say to Vance and others asking this question is that human empathy and perspective-taking (i.e., the ability to put oneself in the shoes of another and relate to them on an emotional level) are not dependent on any sort of supernatural entities or planes of existence. Independent of earthly consequences (e.g., incarceration), we tend to engage in moral behavior because we are able to empathize with others.
When I have to take a toy away from a small child because the pieces are small enough that I have to worry about choking, I can recognize that the child does not want to surrender the toy. Even though I know I am doing the right thing (i.e., removing a potential choking hazard), I recognize the child's unhappiness and may try to do something to relieve it (e.g., offering a safe toy as an alternative).
When a Christian tells me that I am going to spend eternity burning in the Christian hell, I refrain from knocking his teeth out as much as I might want to do so. Why? Because I remember being like him. I know what it is like to hold that worldview and to be convinced that I am somehow helping others by threatening them with hell. As much as I may now dislike this Christian and what he represents, I am still able to empathize with him.
The "Golden Rule"
Another powerful reason for moral behavior the notion that I should treat others the way I would like to be treated. Many Christians mistakenly believe that this "rule" came from their bible. It did not. It predated their bible by a large margin.
The idea here is simple but powerful. I do my best to treat others the way I would like to be treated, and this has nothing whatsoever to do with rewards or punishments. It is simply the right thing to do. How do I know? Because it makes good intuitive sense and helps maintain a desirable social structure.
The statement that one would commit all sorts of atrocities if one stopped believing in heaven and hell reflects a primitive but not unusual stage of moral development. In fact, it represents the very first stage of moral development in Kohlberg's six-stage model.
Most of us, including most Christians, continue to develop and pass through at least some of the other stages. Although this is a gross oversimplification, one could say that someone who grows into adulthood while remaining in this initial stage is a sociopath.
So another response to the initial question is that most adults progress to higher levels of morality that do not rest on mere rewards and punishments. Most adults, Christians included, are not moral because of what they believe about any sort of afterlife.
When Vance asks, "What do I care about anything or anyone if in the end it does not matter what I do in this temporary life if in the end I am nothingness it does not make sense to be good and it makes a lot more sense to be evil, no consequences when death comes," it appears that he is firmly fixed in the first stage of what Kohlberg refers to as preconventional morality.
A Question for the Christians
For all those Christians questioning why anyone would be good without the promise of heaven, I offer the following from Michael Shermer:
What would you do if there were no God? Would you commit robbery, rape, and murder, or would you continue being a good and moral person? Either way the question is a debate stopper. If the answer is that you would soon turn to robbery, rape, or murder, then this is a moral indictment of your character, indicating you are not to be trusted because if, for any reason, you were to turn away from your belief in God, your true immoral nature would emerge…If the answer is that you would continue being good and moral, then apparently you can be good without God. QED. [Michael Shermer, The Science of Good and Evil, pp. 154-155].For more on the subject of atheist morality, I encourage you to read the following:
- Morality is no new thing
- It's no mystery how Nonbelievers stay moral without God
- Myth: Atheists Have No Reason to be Moral, No Basis for Morality

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A new song from JR., bringing you a brand new single called Bob Mabena on which he collaborates with the music industry’s newest addition to the rap game Okmalumkoolkat and South African export, electro rap sensation Spoek Mathambo!
When asked about the song, this what JR had to say: “This one is for the new new but carries a lot of heritage for the youth. I feel blessed to be in the forefront of youths that celebrate local heroes like Bra Bob Mabena. The man is definitely someone to look up to. From being part of the whole BopTv shandees to making Metro FM very kool in the 90s. Taking television presenting to the next level with Melanie Son on Studio Mix. Introducing a lot of South Africans to Makaveli ( Tupac Shakur ) to being one of the first Tv x radio personality to record and put out an Ep ( Get Funky ) and collabo with the hottest football plaer at the time ( Doctor Khumalo ) . A real inspiration to me!”
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I feel like I should help spread the news about the events occurring in Oaxaca, Mexico right now. In Nochixtlan, a small city in the state of Oaxaca, is under military and police attack following teacher-led protests against the privatization of public education and the other harms to the education system. Many teachers, students, parents, townsfolk, and protestors are being hurt, taken away, and murdered. People are being denied treatment in hospitals–most likely a police tactic to suppress the protestors. A member of my family has been killed.
So far, military aggression has escalated.
The Oaxaca government is corrupt and the education “reforms” in Mexico are hurting the poor and ethnic groups of not just the Mixteca but of all Mexico. With censorship being a thing for Mexican social media, this is my minuscule contribution to raising awareness to the situation.
Sayra Cruz and Jose Maria Alvarez, “Clashes Between Police, Teachers Leave 6 Dead in Mexico,” AP, 20 June 2016
“Mexico: 6 Killed as Police Descend on Protesting Teachers in Oaxaca,” Democracy Now!, 20 June 2016


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Cantate for the 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767). Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: Paperbound. A-Moll (A minor). Stuttgart Urtext Edition. Score available separately - see item CA.3911600. Cantatas, Trinity. Vocal score. With Language: German/English. Composed 1744. TVWV 1:1550. Duration 21 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3911603).
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One of the most beautiful, and with its harmonically bold opening chorus, most profound cantatas in the annual cycle "Musicalisches Lob Gottes" printed in 1744 (see also "Biblische Spruche," p. 12).


Smart cities are ten-a-penny now, with large numbers of the world’s major cities engaged in improving digital services for their citizens. But Singapore is more ambitious. It doesn’t want to be just another smart city; instead, it is working towards becoming the world’s first Smart Nation. Plans for digital identity speeding up Singapore set up
The UK government has made much of its new ‘verify’ site, part of the government as a platform approach. This site will allow UK citizens to verify their identity whenever they come into contact with any government department. It will be used for many purposes, ranging from tax returns to driving licences and vehicle excise duty.
Smart Cities are a growing phenomenon, with cities around the world vying for supremacy. But for all the hype, it can sometimes seem as if physical changes are a long time coming. So it’s good to read about some very concrete developments that will bring smart city lighting a lot closer to many of us.
We’ve heard and written a lot about smart cities in recent years. They are cities which are hugely interconnected, harnessing technology to improve the lives of those who live in them. But at the same time as smart cities are developing around the globe, there are still cities, even in the US, where not everyone
There has been much written about Smart Cities, but the field is quite light on definitions and on quantifying the opportunity that they represent. A recent study has identified that the global Smart City market is likely to be worth a cumulative $1.56 trillion by 2020. Smart is the New Green The Frost and Sullivan report
Mario Devargas, former CIO for a police force and a large council, talked at the recent IP Expo about the challenges of moving to an agile culture in the public sector. He suggested that this was vital to deliver the holy grail of ‘more for less’. A traditional environment, changing rapidly Perhaps more than most


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Go behind the scenes with the top athletes in the world to see how they are preparing for the 2022 ADCC World Championship!
JT Torres Has An INTENSE ADCC Camp | 2022 ADCC Vlog (Ep. 8)
Sep 11, 2022
Take a look inside JT Torres' intense training session as he prepares to attempt a three-peat for ADCC gold!


Now for a look at non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a diagnosis that could increase
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, has reportedly begun treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the body's lymphatic system. This is not his first battle with cancer. Allen was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease -- a different type of lymphoma -- in the early '80s. More on that later ...
Here's the Reuters story on the diagnosis.
The name non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can refer to one of dozens of types of cancers, depending on the type of white blood cell associated with it. The cancers can be slow-growing or fast-growing, but they usually start with a swelling of a lymph node in the neck, armpits or groin. Here's more symptoms information from the Oncology Channel, which notes that most swellings are caused by infection, not cancer. (Again, most swellings are not caused by cancer.)
The five-year survival rate for the disease has improved dramatically over the years, but it's far from guaranteed. It hit 69% in 2005, says the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
As for how the disease develops, there's this from the Lymphoma Research Foundation: "NHL can start in the lymph nodes, in a specialized lymphatic organ such as the spleen, or in lymph tissue found in organs such as the stomach or intestines. Since lymphocytes (white blood cells) can circulate to all parts of the body through the lymphatic vessels and bloodstream, abnormal lymphocytes can reach any part of the body. Thus, NHL can start in or spread to any part of the body. While some NHLs are localized to one area, most are present in other parts of the body by the time the diagnosis is confirmed."
Each year in the United States, there are 65,980 new cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Of those, 19,500 prove fatal, says the National Cancer Institute.
Most cases occur in people 60 or older. Men are generally more likely than women to develop the disease; whites are more at risk than African Americans and Asians.
Want more information? The National Cancer Institute offers this booklet: What You Need to Know About Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
And the Lymphoma Research Foundation offers this: Understanding Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Guide for Patients.
Because the risk grows with age, incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is expected to grow, says LymphomaInfo.net.
Here are more stats on incidence and mortality.
As for Hodgkin's disease, here's a quick comparison with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma from the Oncology Channel.
Of note: Incidence of the former is on the wane; incidence of the latter is on the rise.
Allen, of course, now has experience with both.
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Timeline of Jeff Leatham
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At the beginning of his career, Jeff Leatham worked at the "Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills." Later, Jeff released two books, "Flowers By Jeff Leatham" and "Flowers By Design." After that, Jeff Leatham appeared in television shows such as Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart & Queen Laifah Show.
Following, Jeff Leatham featured in numerous television show like Flower Uncut, The Tyra Banks Show, Flower Uncut with Jeff Leatham and much more.
During his professional career, Leatham honored with ‘’Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" in 2014, which was titled by the French Government; for the artists who made a significant contribution to French Culture.
In concern towards his personal life, Jeff Leatham is a gay who got engaged to the TeenWolff star, Colon Haynes on March 11, 2017, at Las Ventanas al Paraiso. After dating for a year, Jeff engaged to his boyfriend, Colon. And they are still together.
Currently, the couple enjoying their relationship explains their Instagram posts. The gay couple is pretty serious in their relationship; however, the couple doesn't show any sign of their marriage.
Accounting his economic aspect, Being an American writer, artist director, and actor Jeff Leatham earns the good sum of money, however, the exact figure of his net worth and salary is still under review.
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Born in OgdenSeptember 7 , 1971
Jeff Leatham was born on September 7, 1971, in Ogden, UT. He was born to father, Larry, and mother, Janet and he grew up with his sister, Jennifer.
Engaged to Colon HaynesMarch 11 , 2017
Jeff Leatham got engaged to his boyfriend, Colon Haynes on March 11, 2017. The gay couple engaged after dating for a year. Currently, Colon and Jeff are enjoying their beautiful relationship.
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In 2014, Jeff Leatham was honored with ''Chevalier de L'Order des Arts et Letters'' by the French government's most prestigious honor given to a person who contributed to French culture.
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Jeff Leatham appeared in 2009 television show, "Flower Uncut", which received a positive review from the audiences. Thereafter, Jeff appeared in Flowers Uncut with Jeff Leatham and much more.

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Hi everyone,I am learning how to use Nios ii to design a play back system by using DE2-115 board for now. The final result should be the same as this laboratory. ftp://ftp.altera.com/up/pub/altera_material/laboratory_exercises/computer_organization/de2/lab8.pdf Here is the design, Does anyone can help me to check the design is correct or not? Do I miss any components of my design in Qsys? http://www.alteraforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11865&stc=1 http://i.imgur.com/lwmhups.png Another problem is that I don't know how to implement the next step... Does anyone can guide me for the next step?:( I already follow the tutorial which is provided by altera...ftp://ftp.altera.com/up/pub/altera_material/12.1/tutorials/introduction_to_the_altera_qsys_tool.pdf But still no idea... Hope someone can ask my question.:) Many Thanks!

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Governor of the Czech National Bank Aleš Michl.
Prague – President-elect Petr Pavel admits that he might consider removing the governor of the Czech National Bank (ČNB) Aleš Michl from the institution's leadership if he does not receive a security clearance at the highest level. He said this in an interview with the daily E15. He believes that if a security clearance is prescribed for a function and the person in question does not get it or loses it, then he cannot perform that function. He added, however, that such a situation has not yet occurred with Michlo. According to the Echo24 server, Michl has been waiting for the top clearance since last May, the standard deadline for issuing a top secret clearance has already passed, but the procedure has not been completed.
As a member of the CNB's banking board, Michl was the holder of a top secret clearance, according to the Echo24 server, he applied for the highest level in May after President Miloš Zeman announced his appointment as governor of the CNB. The National Security Office (NSB) has a nine-month deadline for such proceedings. The director of the CNB's communications department, Petra Krmelová, recently confirmed to Echu24 that Michl did not receive the highest level of vetting within the nine-month period, the proceedings have not yet been completed. it's not just there for no reason. And if someone doesn't get a security clearance or loses it for any reason, then they can't perform such a function,” said Pavel.
According to him, the position of governor is difficult to fill, but also to dismiss, and the powers of the president are limited. “It has to be proposed and discussed in the European bodies, i.e. also in the body of the central banks, so it is a matter on which more people will definitely comment. So far, such a situation has not arisen,” he pointed out. He added that it makes sense to discuss the appeal process only after Michl does not actually receive a background check, or if the bank board decides that it is not possible to perform the function of governor only with a secret background check.
Former CNB Governor Jiří Rusnok and the former chairman of the commission for fair pensions, Danuše Nerudová, have previously stated that the lack of the highest level of security clearance may prevent Michl from fully performing his duties. He would not be able to obtain all classified information necessary for the meeting of the government or the State Security Council. “It would be something we have never experienced, all the governors obtained this degree and had a valid background check,” said Rusnok in the Otázky Václav Moravec program on Czech Television (ČT). According to him, the requirement for the highest level is set by the CNB's internal regulation.


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Eye infections in dogs are very common, especially puppies who haven’t built a strong immune system. But don’t worry, if you treat the infection promptly and effectively, your furry friend should make a full recovery. The source of discomfort and symptoms usually manifests in the conjunctiva, which is the tissue that lines the eyelids and covers the front of the eyeball. This article will cover some of the causes, types of infections, common treatments, and more.
Types of Puppy Eye Infections
Uveitis – This type of infection occurs inside your dog’s eye. It’s typically characterized by redness, cloudiness, sensitivity to light, or blood spots in the eye. It can be brought on by fungus, parasites, bacteria, or rickettsial infections. If not treated promptly, it can lead to permanent blindness.
Keratitis – Keratitis refers to inflammation of the cornea. There are two types. One is a non-infectious, which is usually prompted by a scratching of the cornea due to a recent trauma to the eye. On the contrary, infectious Keratitis is brought on by a virus, fungus, bacteria, or parasite. It can also be caused by pannus or dry eye. In all cases, if left untreated, your dog may suffer a corneal ulcer, and if the eye globe ruptures, the only option is having it removed.
Scleritis – This an immune-mediated disorder in dogs that manifests through a thickening of the fibers that line the eye globe. It can be caused by a number of secondary diseases, trauma, or genetics (common in Collies and German Shepherds).
Cherry Eye – Sometimes referred to as a third eyelid. Cherry eye in puppies is most common in puppies under two years of age. It’s characterized by a prolapsed eye gland that occurs when there are weak fibers surrounding the gland, allowing it to protrude out. If your vet determines that there is an underlying cause, it will need to be treated. It’s not considered a serious medical emergency, but it can cause your pup some discomfort so having it surgically treated is a common course of action.
Causes of Eye Infections in Puppies
Bacteria is usually the culprit, but there are many causes which may lead to eye infections and conjunctivitis in dogs, including some more serious underlying disorders. So it’s important that you identify what’s leading to the infection, and the best way to do that is through professional guidance — see your vet right away. Here are some common causes:
- Bacterial – The most common cause. This type of infection is typically the primary cause and it’s not related to an underlying condition.
- Viral – The most common viral infection related to eye infections is canine distemper. The most susceptible dogs are unvaccinated puppies and older dogs who haven’t been immunized.
- Immune system related – When the immune system kicks into overdrive, the response may lead to an eye infection. This response is often a result of allergies, follicular conjunctivitis, plasma-cell conjunctivitis, and immune diseases where the body attacks its own cells.
- Cancer – In rare cases it can be caused by tumors in dogs. But the more common cancer-related eye infection isn’t actually cancerous at all, it just appears the same way cancer does — small pink nodules between the sclera and the cornea. It’s most common in Collies.
- Secondary/Underlying Causes – A lot of the time, environmental causes may be the culprit, (i.e., coming in contact with an irritating chemical substance, insect, or foliage). Additionally, an infected eye may be the result of an underlying condition such as Lyme disease, eyelid disease, lash disease, glaucoma, ulcerative keratitis, anterior uveitis, vitamin deficiency, and tear duct conditions common in Poodles and Cocker Spaniels.
Secondary causes can be serious conditions or lead to serious conditions, and that’s why it’s important to rule these out by having your pup immediately analyzed for an accurate diagnosis.
Treatment of Puppy Eye Infections
The treatments vary from case to case, especially because there is such a wide array of causes. But there are some things you should expect when visiting your doctor. They will start by ruling out ocular diseases by conducting a full eye exam.
They may stain the eye with a special dye that allows them to see any scratches or lesions under a light. Biopsies of the skin and eye cells are also necessary to rule out secondary conditions.
Preventing Eye Infections in Puppies
Certain eye infections like Cherry Eye cannot be prevented, but there are steps you can take to prevent your pup from suffering the discomfort brought on by a bacterial or environmental infection.
Trauma – Dogs can play rough, and are especially clumsy as puppies. So conducting play time in a controlled environment, free of potentially harmful objects is a recommended practice.
Environment – Make sure that if you have to leave your dog unsupervised, that there are no harmful substances he can come in contact with. As tempting as it is to let your little buddy stick his head out the window in a moving car, it poses a big risk of dust and debris-related infections. Another easy way to prevent bacterial infections is by keeping him clean. Monitor his face for dirt and debris, wipe off his paws when he comes home, and give him frequent baths. If you have a dog with hair that grows over the eye, be sure to keep it trimmed.
If you follow these practices you’ll greatly reduce your pups chance of eye infection, keeping him happy and healthy, and saving you an otherwise expensive trip to the vet.

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Taylor Swift Was Crowned The Queen Of The Mtv Video Music Awards In Los Angeles On Sunday Night (30aug15) As She Picked Up Four Major Awards, Squashed Beefs With Nicki Minaj And Kanye West And Debuted Her Brand New Video, Wildest Dreams.
The pop star helped Minaj open the show, ending their brief social media feud over the VMA nominations earlier this summer (15), and later presented her one-time enemy Kanye West with the night's Video Vanguard Award.
She was a winner before the ceremony even started, presenting her new promo on the red carpet during the pre-show event after learning her video for Blank Space had been chosen as the Best Pop Video.
Swift went on to win Best Female Video and Best Collaboration - with the night's triple winner Kendrick Lamar - and ended the big night by picking up the coveted Video of the Year honour for her star-studded Bad Blood promo.
Joined onstage by her famous friends who featured in the explosive girl power promo, Swift said, "These women helped create their parts, helped write their roles and decide what they wanted to be... The fact that you would vote and give us this bonding experience forever, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
"I know there's been a lot of discussion about this video and what it means, but I'm just happy that in 2015 we live in a world where boys can play princesses and girls can play soldiers."
The 32nd VMAs also featured some show-stopping performances from Minaj and Swift, Justin Bieber, MACklemore & Ryan Lewis, Pharrell Williams, The Weeknd and Demi Lovato, but the 2015 ceremony will largely be remembered for drama onstage.
Nicki Minaj clashed with Miley Cyrus over comments the show host made about her in a New York Times article last week (ends28Aug15) and Kanye delivered a rambling rant about his twisted reputation and his dislike for awards shows during his Video Vanguard acceptance speech.
The list of winners is:
Best Rock Video - Uma Thurman by Fall Out Boy
Best Pop Video - Blank Space by Taylor Swift
Song of the Summer - She's Kinda Hot by 5 Seconds of Summer
Best Male Video - Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Best Hip-Hop Video - Anaconda by Nicki Minaj
Best Female Video - Blank Space by Taylor Swift
Best Video with a Social Message - One Man Can Change the World by Big Sean featuring Kanye West & John Legend
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award - Kanye West
Artist to Watch Award - Fetty Wap
Best Collaboration - Bad Blood by Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar
Best Direction - Alright by Kendrick Lamar
Video of the Year - Bad Blood by Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar
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Sound in an extraordinary thing. It impacts our emotions and well-being in numerous ways – both positive and negative. Listening to music can be calming and enjoyable, but it can also be stressful and irritating if the volume is too loud.
Everyone has a different taste in music, therefore the quality of a piece of music is always subjective. However, the quantity as measured duration and decibel level is very objective and readily quantified. We know that when we have been exposed to high volume sounds or music above a certain decibel level for extended periods of time, those sounds can damage the miniature hair cells in our ears that allow us to hear, and cause noise-induced hearing loss. Noise exposure is a significant problem in America. Some estimates are that one in every five individuals has some degree of tinnitus or hearing damage as a direct consequence of noise. The truth is, even quiet sounds can be disquieting; for example, sounds at a volume below 10 decibels – quieter than a whisper, such as the sound of a ticking clock – have been proven to cause anxiety, stress, and insomnia.
Yet although sound can be a cause of anxiety and hearing loss, it can also be a tool to treat the effects of hearing damage. Chanting, birds singing, waves breaking or falling water are sounds that nearly all people find soothing and calming. Recordings of these calming sounds are now in use by psychologists to treat anxiety disorders.. They are starting to be used by audiologists to treat certain hearing problems, especially tinnitus. In hospitals and clinical situations, music therapy has been used successfully to speed recovery from operations, to aid stroke victims during their rehab, and to slow the development of Alzheimer’s dementia. People have successfully used white noise generators (which create a mix of frequencies similar to the sound of ocean surf) to help people overcome insomnia and sleep disorders, and to reduce their perceived awareness of background sounds in noisy environments.
More directly related to hearing loss, sound and music therapy is being used more and more to treat tinnitus by setting up what specialists call a threshold shift, which allows tinnitus patients to psychologically disguise the constant buzzing or ringing sounds they hear. Using music therapy, audiologists have been able to help tinnitus sufferers to retrain their minds, to focus less on the constant ringing, and to focus more on the foreground sounds they want to hear, and which are more enjoyable. This treatment doesn’t actually make the ringing sounds go away, but it does allow patients to no longer feel stress and anxiety from hearing these sounds, and to focus their attention on the sounds they wish to hear.
So if you or a loved one has tinnitus, call us and set up an appointment so that we can discuss treatment options, which may include music therapy, with you.

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Looking for a rowing book on the internet, on www.abebooks.co.uk to be more precise, I came across Steve Fairbairn’s famous Chats On Rowing, which was published in 1934 by W. Heffer & Sons Ltd., Cambridge. It is not hard to find copies of this book, especially not later editions, but booksellers are still asking a lot for it – as are they for all of Fairbairn’s books, just because …. well, it is Fairbairn. The price for the 1st edition of this Chats On Rowing is £140.00/$239.32. Not only is this copy a 1st edition, it also comes with a dust jacket, which has its wears and tears. I find this dust jacket lovely. The image has such a 1930-ish touch to it with the bowside/starboard oarsman rowing in what looks like a ‘tub’. He is maybe not holding the oar right in the image, but I would not have dared to say a thing like that during Fairbairn’s lifetime; Steve would for sure have accused me of being a member of the ‘Pretty-Pretty Brigade’, the camp of the English orthodox style.
My copy of Chats On Rowing was published in 1948 by Nicholas Kaye Ltd., London (a 2nd printing of this edition came out in 1949) and has a less attractive cover, a black&white photograph of two eights racing down the course at Henley (the photograph was taken in 1947 when Jesus College took the Grand Challenge Cup).
Both editions have Fairbairn’s poem “The Oarsman’s Song”, in which the fourth stanza famously reads:
All through the swing he hears the boat sing
As she glides on her flying track,
And he gathers aft to strike the craft
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10 Ways We Can Advance Social Justice Without Destroying Each Other
“Social justice is recognizing that even if you think you’re the chosen one, you’re never the only one. Until you come to my side of the fence to see what I see and I come to your side to see what you see, we will struggle with social justice. Johnson’s book will help get us there.” — JC WATTS, POLITICIAN, CLERGYMAN, BUSINESSMAN, AND ATHLETE
Social justice matters because we—each of us—matter. Unless we learn to co-exist as equals, we will never live optimally. To denigrate any one of us is to demean all of us.
Absent the wholesale embrace of social justice, we risk succumbing to human tendencies to stereotype, “otherize,” and scapegoat. Those tendencies, left unchecked, lead to horrific ends.
When we see ourselves in others, we understand that our shared humanity eclipses all else. Through our disagreements, we must never doubt the dignity and worth of the other.
Certain facts and factors that cause misalignments in the social order—inequality and inequity—social injustice—but there are ways to intervene and interrupt them. This book offers 10 ways we can advance social justice.
We pay a cost for failing to internalize and act upon history’s lessons. For example, our history teems with examples of fractious relations among racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and an overarching white supremacist ideology that places some at an advantage at the expense of others. Recognizing our shared humanity—and the power of “we”—and rectifying disparities and inequities are among the chief aims of social justice initiatives.
Through critical thinking, we best position ourselves to tackle seemingly overwhelming social justice issues. To be ready, we must know, care, and act: know—look at ourselves, others, events, and institutions; care—reflect on recurring inequalities and inequities; and act—work on solutions to effect and advance meaningful, measurable, maintainable solutions. Critical thinking animates the three core activities necessary for social justice advancement: introspection, engagement, and advocacy.
Achieving social justice is an aspirational pursuit—an ongoing journey that can be fraught with peril and disappointment. It is nonetheless an odyssey worth taking—a quest so many of us have no choice but to embrace. Introspection, engagement, and advocacy are essential stops along the way.
Examine yourself. Plug in. Speak truth.
Black Wall Street 100: An American City Grapples with its Historical Racial Trauma
Hannibal’s latest book is endorsed by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission and the 400 Years of African American History Commission, furthers the educational mission of both bodies. The book offers updates on developments in Tulsa generally and in Tulsa’s Greenwood District specifically since the publication of my first book, Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District.
Black Wall Street 100 is a window into what distinguishes the Tulsa of today from the Tulsa of a century ago. Before peering through that porthole, we must first reflect on Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District in all its splendor and squalor, from the prodigious entrepreneurial spirit that pervaded it to the carnage that characterized the 1921 massacre to the post-massacre rebound and rebuilding that raised the District to new heights to the mid-twentieth-century decline that proved to be a second near-fatal blow to the current recalibration and rebranding of a resurgent, but differently configured, community.
Tulsa’s trajectory may be instructive for other communities, similarly seeking to address their own histories of racial trauma. Conversely, Tulsa may benefit from learning more about the paths taken by other communities. Through sharing and synergy, we stand a better chance of doing the work necessary to spur healing and move farther toward the reconciliation of which we so often speak.
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Juxtaposed against the grim realities of black life at the turn of the twentieth century, the lives of George and Lena Sawner shone like the blazing sun on an oven-hot August day in Oklahoma. Educated, professional, and economically stable—well-off by most standards—the Sawners lived the American dream, accompanied, periodically, by nightmarish reminders of the realities of race.
The couple owned a home, rental property, stocks, businesses, and two cars. They hobnobbed with local, state, and national dignitaries. They vacationed in faraway places like Montreal, Canada. The Sawners excelled in their respective spheres and claimed the social, political, and economic accoutrements commensurate with their successes. Material trappings and stature aside, the Sawners never severed their roots.
Despite their undeniable attainments, the Sawners, like other African Americans in Oklahoma, often swam against the current, regularly battling waves of bigotry and intolerance. Reminiscent of the Jim Crow South, the political waters in Oklahoma, particularly as they cascaded over racial matters, became increasingly contaminated.
This is their story–a tale of triumph amidst a backdrop of tragedy. George and Lena Sawner lived and, through their living, enhanced and enriched our lives in ways great and small.
Johnson traces historical relations between African Americans and Native Americans, particularly in Oklahoma, “Indian Country.” He examines some of the legal, political, economic, social, and moral isThrough context-setting text and scores of captioned photographs, Images of America: Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District provides a basic foundation for those interested in the history of Tulsa, its African American community, and race relations in the modern era. The Tulsa experience is, in many ways, emblematic of others throughout the country.
Particularly for students, the book can be an entry point into what is a fascinating piece of American history and a gateway to discoveries about race, interpersonal relations, and shared humanity.
To order your autographed copies of Images of America: Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District, retailers may order at 888-313-2665 or email@example.com and individuals may shop online at www.arcadiapublishing.com. Contact Hannibal B. Johnson at 918.585.3216 or firstname.lastname@example.org. To book Mr. Johnson for speaking engagements, contact Arlene Johnson, 918.493.1994 or email@example.com.
Apartheid in Indian Country? Seeing Red over Black Disenfranchisement
Johnson traces historical relations between African Americans and Native Americans, particularly in Oklahoma, “Indian Country.” He examines some of the legal, political, economic, social, and moral issues surrounding the present controversy over the tribal citizenship of the Freedmen. Wrestling with the issues surrounding Freedmen identity and rights will illuminate and advance the American dialogue on race and culture.
To order your autographed copies of Apartheid in Indian Country?: Seeing Red over Black Disenfranchisement, contact Hannibal B. Johnson at 918.585.3216 or firstname.lastname@example.org. To book Mr. Johnson for speaking engagements, contact Arlene Johnson, 918.493.1994 or email@example.com.
IncogNegro: Poetic Reflections on Race & Diversity in America
One of the ways that we may come to understand and appreciate diversity is to listen to the narratives others have to tell about their personal journeys. These tales shape our lives. IncogNegro recounts, poetically, familiar struggles with race and diversity. Listen. Listening breeds empathy, evokes compassion and moves us a step closer to walking the proverbial mile in someone else’s shoes. Everything begins with that first step. Ultimately, like actors on the world stage, each of us has some role, however small, to play in fostering an accepting, inclusive and diverse community.
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Examines the life and legacy of some of America’s best known all-Black towns. Prominently in Kansas, then principally in Oklahoma, all-Black towns founded by Black seekers mushroomed in the post-Reconstruction era. Weary Southern migrants formed their own frontier communities, largely self-sustaining. Black towns offered hope-hope of full citizenship; hope of self-governance; and hope of full participation, through land ownership, in the American dream.
Despite an auspicious beginning, the all-Black town movement crested between 1890 and 1910, a time when American capitalism transitioned from agrarian to urban. This and a host of other social and economic factors ultimately sealed the fates of these unique, historic oases. Many perished. Most faded. Only the strong survived. The few that remain serve as testaments to the human spirit and monuments to the power of hope, faith, and community.
Black Wall Street
traces the history of Tulsa’s African-American community, renowned nationally in the early twentieth century for its preeminent Black entrepreneurs. Tulsa was the site of the worst race riot in American history in 1921. Some 300 people were killed and property damage ran into the millions. Tulsa’s African-Americans overcame. The Greenwood District was rebuilt and, by 1942, boasted 242 Black-owned and Black-operated business establishments. The book is a testament to the human spirit.
tells the story of the development, destruction, and rebuilding of a dynamic neighborhood from a child’s perspective. Based on actual historical events, it is a positive, life-affirming book. Readers will discover what it means to be part of a community, with all its ups and downs. The book demonstrates many of the timeless virtues we all cherish, not just for ourselves, but for our children: faith, determination, integrity, humility, and compassion.
No Place Like Home
Revolves around Charles “Charlie” Jackson, a twelve-and-a-half-year-old from Boley, Oklahoma, one of America’s best-known all-Black towns. The story is historical fiction, set in 1920. Today Boley, once a thriving Black Mecca, is smaller and more subdued. Still, significant historical footprints line her streets and alleys. Charlie’s experiences illuminate a little-known slice of American history. In the process, they highlight important lessons for our present lives and for our futures.
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An imaginative blend of Mama’s brand of comforting common sense and her gentle ethical and moral lessons, Mama Used to Say is full of insights as illuminating as they are honest. Both inspirational and touching, the book is much more than just a meditation on the timeless bond between mothers and children–it is a testimony to the instinctive capacity of all mothers to love and to nurture their children not just through deeds, but through the spirited words that touch their souls.
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Common Name: Lovely Encyclia Orchid
Habitat: Native to Belize to Panama. Also, it has been reported growing wild in the Mexican states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo. Encyclia amanda grows at low elevation (below 1000 meters) in hot, tropical forests.
Plant Size: Small to Medium. Encyclia amanda has rough, pear-shaped pseudobulbs and one or two broad, tongue-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: Small. 0.5 to 0.75 inches (1.25 to 2 cm)
Flower Description: Flowers are small and attractive and resemble Encyclia chloroleuca. The flower spike emerges from maturing or mature pseudobulbs and bears 4 or 5 flowers.
Bloom Season: Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: This species may be a synonym for Encyclia chloroleuca. Grow mounted on cork bark or in a slatted basket. Clay or plastic pots may work if the drainage is good and they do not hold too much moisture. Grow under standard Cattleya orchid conditions.
Synonyms: Epidendrum amandum


The United States government returned a collection of stolen artifacts to Egypt on Thursday, including an ancient wooden sarcophagus, a mummy shroud and mummified hand.
The items were seized by federal agents after dual investigations: "Operation Mummy's Curse" in New York and "Operation Mummy's Hand" in Los Angeles. They were returned to Egypt at a ceremony with U.S. and Egyptian officials at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
"While we recognize that cultural property, art, and antiquities are assigned a dollar value in the marketplace, the cultural and symbolic worth of these Egyptian treasures far surpasses any monetary value to the people of Egypt," said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Sarah R. Saldaña in a statement.
Repatriation is the final step in federal law enforcement's ongoing effort to track down the theft and trafficking of antiquities from around the world -- many of which end up in the United States. Customs law gives Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the authority to seize stolen cultural property that has been illegally imported into the country.
"Each of the artifacts returned today tells a story –- a human story, our story. History comes alive when someone is able to not only read about the past, but is also able to visit the historical sites, watch and enjoy the artifacts, appreciate the images and see the actual writings of our ancestors," read a statement from Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry.
Federal authorities aim to create good will and bolster diplomacy between the U.S. and foreign governments through these types of investigations and returns.
In a statement thanking the work of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE, Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. Yasser Reda included special praise for the agents working on the case.
"The tireless work of these men and women may often go unseen. But it is nothing short of vital for the preservation of ancient cultures from around the world," said Reda.
Here is a look at the items of "cultural significance" from 8th century BC returned to the Egyptian government:
Linen Mummy Shroud
Child's Wooden Sarcophagus
ABC News' James King contributed to this story.
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A statement from co-founder Christian Townsley earlier this week said the business was working with advisers and it was looking to seek additional investment.
He added the group’s North Bar venues would be unaffected by the notice of intention and more news would be shared soon.
Townsley outlined the reasons to The Morning Advertiser as: “Covid, Brexit, the impact of material costs going up massively as a result of what’s going in Ukraine, not that for a second my problems are anything like what’s going on there, and the cost-of-living crisis.
“Interest rates have been a massive impact on us. The frustrating thing is all of that combined and the borrowing that has hung over us since Covid has just made the cost of repayments too much to manage.
“We’ve worked really hard to get investment in and come close a couple of times, and we didn’t get there and ran out of runway. Some lenders have been brilliant and accommodating and flexible, one lender much less so, just unresponsive.
“The really frustrating thing is, on a business level, the brewery had a tough year in 2022-2023, [we] had had our first significant loss since trading but, we’ve turned it around and, this year, we were going to post a profit [but] the debt repayments are like cement shoes,” he said.
However, Townsley emphasised how the business wanted to look after the people it supports.
“We’re a people business. Our first priority is for the team and our partners, suppliers and customers,” he added.
North Brewing was started by Townsley and John Gyngell in 2015, which followed the success of their first North Bar in New Briggate, Leeds, which opened in 1997.


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WHY GO: Schenectady NY, nicknamed “The Electric City,” remains a General Electric Company Town. Founded by Thomas Edison in 1892, GE still dominates this upstate NY city.
But Schenectady is also home to Union College, and is an Amtrak stop, with a historic live Theater in an appealing downtown. And therein lies its charm. So, visit your Union College kids and plan an extra day to see the sights. Read on for ideas.
Things to do in Schenectady NY
VISIT: VIA Aquarium (in Rotterdam Mall)
Though at first glance, you may dismiss this aquarium as rinky-dink and overhyped, don’t be fooled by its stripped down mall setting. This one-floor, 25,000 square foot sea-creature museum is both educational and interactive, with stingray feedings, reptile shows, “pregnant” male seahorses, touch-tanks, and the most crystal-clear walk-through shark-tunnels I’ve ever seen.
As the Capital Region’s only full scale aquarium, VIA Aquarium maintains a virtual UN of fish. Individual tanks showcase sea life from Columbia, Mozambique, Thailand, Caribbean, California, Hawaii, and good ole Hudson River.
You haven’t lived till you’ve seen hundreds of Koi fish racing through a room-sized “lazy river” to be fed. Their mouths are like vacuums and collectively a bit gross and scary, but opt to feed them anyway – an experience for sure. You’ll also be instructed in the proper way to “pet” swimming stingrays (flat palm a few inches under water and wait for them to come to you).
Plan an hour or more – you’ll want to stay to do everything. Adults $18, kids $16, Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-8, Sun 11-6.
VISIT: Schenectady Historical Society Museum and Library – located in the Stockade section of the city
Naturally, there’s plenty of information about the origins of what began as a beaver and raccoon fur trading post. But in the late 1800’s, Thomas Edison moved from the New York City area to Schenectady (due to a workers strike), establishing Edison General Electric and transforming the town into a “maelstrom of manufacturing.” Immigrants and engineers flocked here, creating a population boom.
The two-story museum is small, but packed with engaging artifacts. Pick up a magnifying glass to study old Schenectady maps a bit closer. And then climb upstairs to see the “Senility Cradle” – a rocking crib modified in 1832 for an elderly family member with dementia.
The Historical Society also runs Ghost Tours in October and Kayaking History Tours on the Mohawk River select summer evenings. Walk into the adjoining Library and to the picture windows in the back for a beautiful view of the Mohawk River and gardens. Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-2, $8 adults, kids free.
GO: Proctors Theater
Built in 1925 as a grand vaudeville hall, and after restoration in 1979 and a $40 million expansion in 2004, Proctors Theater is one stunning venue for Broadway Musicals, Music, Movies, Comedy and other special events. Even if you don’t intend to see a show here, stop in to ogle the interior.
PHOTO OP: Central Park Rose Garden
Pause to smell the roses in season in this pretty park in a residential part of town.
Where to Eat in Schenectady NY
EAT: Johnny’s Schenectady
Right across the street from the Proctor Theater, this place is packed right before a show. With its Mama Leone red-sauce family-style vibe, Johnny’s is a perennial favorite for locals and Union College parents.
Straw-wrapped Chianti carafes hang from the ceiling, tables sport real-flame votive candles, and most entrees are under $20. Just-pulled-from-the-ground fresh and flavorful salads and traditional fare like the decent Eggplant Parm ($18.95) and house-made pastas keeps ‘em coming in.
Johnny’s shares a door with The Coco Bar (Hand Dipped Chocolates and Soft Serve Ice Cream) – heavenly confections made by Johnny’s daughter. Walk in and the wafting coco-luscious scent might have you dreaming of Chocolate-coated Gummy Bears, and other unique candies for days.
DRINK: The Schenectady Ale Trail
Pick up a pass ($40) and get a flight or pint at each stop on the Schenectady Ale Trail (6 in all) plus a free T-shirt (while supplies last) to celebrate your accomplishment.
EAT: Jumpin’ Jacks
Get dinner and a show. On Summer Tuesdays at 7pm, grab a milkshake and a Jackburger–a double-beef patty hamburger with coleslaw fixings–and head to the river bank to watch the U.S. Water Ski Show Team perform. On Wednesdays and weekends, check the calendar for scheduled concerts.
Looking for more things to do nearby? Check out these great weekend getaway ideas in New York’s Capital District:
For even more travel inspiration, look for our New York Getaway Guides.


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Two weeks ago, the NATO summit took place in Warsaw. Its aim was to decide about the location of NATO battalions at the alliance’s eastern flank: in Poland and in the Baltic countries. Parallel to it, an anti-summit and an anti-war demonstration were held in the Polish capital. To the surprise, if not confusion of the western activists and journalists who came for the anti-summit, the Polish progressive Left was reluctant to join them in their principled and passionate protests and discussions. It was impossible not to ask: Is the Polish Left militaristic? Or maybe ill-advised, naïve and bought by right-wing war propaganda? Is it blinded by the “typically eastern” superstitious obsession with Russia? Is it left-wing at all? The troubled disappointment related in the first place to Razem, the new grassroots party modelled on Podemos, which shares most of the social postulates of the new Left in Europe.
First, just to be sure: for years, people at the core of the new Polish Left today have been standing side by side with European and American anti-war movements in their struggles. When the second Iraqi war started in 2003 and the Polish government, obsequious towards George W. Bush, decided to send Polish soldiers to battle, progressive leftists were screaming their guts out in front of the US embassy to protest this decision. For many young people in Poland this was the crucial moment of their leftist formation. Later, just like their counterparts in other countries of the coalition, diverse Polish leftists demanded that the officials responsible for engagement in the illegal war and the installation of secret CIA prisons in Poland, and hence the torture that took place there, be held liable.
If your country’s foreign policy is a threat to others, the appropriate response is to demand disarmament and demilitarization. But, with all due respect, such postulates, especially in their radical form, are the privilege of the powerful.
More generally, the circles forming the new Polish Left have always followed and wholeheartedly shared the critique of Anglo-American imperialism. They recognized the thoughtless, uncontrolled, and cynical destabilization of the Middle East and other regions of the world by NATO members as the primary cause of disastrous crises backfiring also on European countries. They have acknowledged the imperialistic character of numerous wars and interventions launched by governments calling themselves democratic. They have been outraged by the most powerful western democracies ruthlessly forcing foreign governments and societies to act according to their economic and political interests.
In short: the new Polish Left has been listening eagerly to its western comrades. But if we want to fight together for a better world, this communication must work both ways. Polish leftists don’t live in the Middle East, they don’t live in Latin America, they live – well, in Poland. And in Poland, or generally in East-Central Europe, there is one thing we know for sure: Anglo-American imperialism is not the only imperialism in the world, and Russia is an imperialist country. The fact that Russia does not belong to NATO and was once a communist country does not make it an anti-capitalist paradise or an anti-imperialist alternative, as it is often assumed and believed in leftist circles in Western Europe.
True, there were times not so long ago when politically engaged people, also in East-Central Europe, believed that Russia was moving slowly but surely towards democracy and that predatory Russian foreign policy was over. Recently, these hopes turned out to be mirages. Today, Russia governed by Vladimir Putin is an undemocratic, intolerant, nationalistic, internally authoritarian and externally imperialist regime. Its economic policy is a deadly combination of cleptocracy and neoliberalism in the most callous form. It is economically and politically oppressive towards its own residents. And, what is essential for the East and East-Central Europe, in a well-recognized mechanism of power, Vladimir Putin masks the internal weakness of his country with nationalistic mobilization against common enemies. One of the key strategies of this mobilization is expansionism.
In the reality we live in, Putin does not recognise the sovereignty of other countries and violates international law by launching wars against Georgia and Ukraine and by lopping off pieces of their territory. This is imperialism in its purest form. No matter how you judge the state of affairs in Georgia or Ukraine, the political attitudes of the politicians in Kiev and of the militants in Donbas, no matter what your opinion of the Maidan events, invading another country is imperialism. The war in Ukraine is a war like any other and it’s a war that is still on. It would be against the very core of leftist principles to ignore, or even worse, to justify it. And it would be particularly obdurate in Poland which has a land border with Ukraine, and a land border with Russia. Since 2009, Russia has repeatedly conducted huge military manoeuvres at the Polish border. Iskander missiles stationed in Kaliningrad, Russian violation of the airspace of the Baltic countries, which have practically no air forces of their own and rely on NATO protection; the violation of Swedish territorial waters, Russian bombers simulating air strikes on Stockholm – Vladimir Putin does quite a lot to disturb the sound sleep of not just Eastern and East-Central Europeans.
From our perspective, in this precise moment of history, Russian imperialism is an immediate threat to the security of the region, while NATO is the main guarantee of its security.
From a global perspective, we may argue that the imperialism of the NATO countries does much more harm to the world than the imperialism of Russia. Or at least that it is involved in a much larger number of conflicts. However, this general rule does not apply to Eastern and East-Central Europe. From our perspective, in this precise moment of history, Russian imperialism is an immediate threat to the security of the region, while NATO is the main guarantee of its security. Not an easy situation for left-wing movements opposing all forms of imperialism like Razem, which states in the first sentence of its international programme that foreign policy should be a policy for peace.
How to escape this vicious choice between two imperialisms? A permanent and efficient change to the current situation can be only achieved by radical political change in Russia itself, which would move the country towards democracy, solidarity, and economic justice. This should be the ultimate goal of everyone interested in improving the lives of people in Russia and at the same time in doing away with the main cause of military tensions and conflicts in Eastern Europe. The Polish Left has and will always have this perspective in mind, welcoming and supporting all initiatives which could lead to this goal. However, for the moment the prospects of a truly democratic and solidary change in Russia are tiny, not to say non-extant. As a result, we must treat Russian imperialism as an objective political circumstance and deal with it in one way or another.
Western politicians from the Left very often have the same advice for Central and Eastern Europeans: don’t provoke Putin and everything will be fine. For some reason many devoted leftists don’t see how grotesque, not to say hypocritical it is to talk about “provoking” the bully by the bullied, the oppressor by the oppressed. It is blatant victim-blaming. What is more, the rhetoric of “provocation” means accepting the logic of “zones of influence” in the world. The Left vehemently opposes this logic in the case of the western imperialism: it protests against the US meddling in South America, against France claiming the right to decide about North Africa, etc. Consequently, it should protest equally fervently against people and societies in East and East-Central Europe being deprived of the right to decide for themselves by an arbitrary decision of the Russian government. Just to name a recent example: if the people of Ukraine express their wish to join the European Union, what they are doing is not “provoking Russia”, it is realizing their sovereign right to decide about the future of their country.
The Left in the West quite often reacts to Eastern European quandaries with calls for pacifism. It is an understandable reaction for activists living in countries which have an imperialist and colonialist past or lead an imperialist policy right now. Yes, if your country’s foreign policy is a threat to others, the appropriate response is to demand disarmament and demilitarization. But, with all due respect, such postulates, especially in their radical form, are the privilege of the powerful. Disarmament and demilitarization should start from the strongest parties, and if we want to apply this solution to Eastern Europe, we must start with Russia.
As long as this is not possible, all we can do is to adjust our defence potential and international strategies to the threat. Razem is not militaristic. It intensely opposes the militarization of society recently proposed by the Polish right-wing government: the wide-spread ownership of guns by civilians is not an appropriate answer to the current international situation. We don’t need to prepare for a partisan war. The new Polish Left will never support, say, installing missile systems aimed at St Petersburg. But it does understand the need to buy anti air-missile systems or to replace the 40–year-old armoured vehicles of the Polish army with new ones.
We see huge problems with NATO, but we cannot simply propose to leave it or get rid of it as long as we don’t find a different systemic solution which would guarantee the safety of the region.
Crucially, Razem sees a need to rethink the system of alliances in Europe and elsewhere. We see huge problems with NATO, but we cannot simply propose to leave it or get rid of it as long as we don’t find a different systemic solution which would guarantee the safety of the region. Ideally, the new system should not only protect its members but, at the same time, should be able to constrain its own imperialistic tendencies which sooner or later appear in every military organization and alliance. For us, two strategic solutions could meet such criteria. The first one is regional: a close military collaboration between East-Central European and Scandinavian countries, which also identify Russia as the main threat to their safety.
The second path is the creation of European defence forces. This is a distant goal, difficult to push through, and for now there is necessarily only a sketchy vision of how such services would be organized and used, and what their relation to NATO could be. It is beyond doubt that their offensive activity should be extremely restricted, if not forbidden, and their main activity should be an organized reaction to natural disasters and humanitarian crises. To be sure: building European defence forces does not equal a militarization of the borders. Thus, we could freely imagine that such forces with their structures, logistics, and means of supply, transport, and accommodation could be very appropriate to deal with immediate help and assistance to refugees. They could also significantly build a European sense of unity: soldiers from Estonia providing aid during a flood in Italy could radically increase Europeans’ feelings of responsibility in case there was an immediate military threat on Tallinn.
From the strategic point of view, such forces would make Europe more independent from the US and would allow Europe to react to diverse crises and threats on the continent and elsewhere, according to European needs and goals. They would also help to optimize and spread more evenly expenditures on the army, and reverse the current situation in which the poorest countries spend relatively more on defence than richer ones. Crucially, while creating such services, we could think of a more appropriate approach to new forms and aspects of conflicts and crises, which are not at all taken into account by NATO: mass migrations, epidemic diseases, the lack of water, ecological damage, hunger, etc. All this would allow all Europeans, including the Europeans from the East, to feel safer at home, and would hopefully also reduce the burden of imperialism in other corners of the world. Utopian as it is, we want to make it to our long-term goal.


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Cardi B has hit another major accomplishment on the platforms of Apple Music, surpassing 1 billion streams.
This milestone also makes her the fastest paced female artist to reach this goal on Apple’s streaming platform.
She now sits in the ranks of artists such as Nicki Minaj and Rihanna who have also reached this peak.
Cardi B is on fire this year, as she is also in the running for artist of the year, video of the year, song of the year, best new artist, best collaboration, best hip-hop and more for this years MTV VMA Awards 2018.
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Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for H100C - Continued.
NOT FULLY MISSION
ITEM NO. INTERVAL
Engine Oil Level c. Loosen "T" handle of oil level
gauge, remove gauge, and wipe
d. Insert gauge completely, but do
e. Remove gauge and check oil level.
If level is at or below "L" (low) mark,
remove filler cap and add oil through
filler pipe to bring level up to "H" (full)
mark on gauge. See Table 2,
grade and quantity of fluid required.
f. Reinstall and secure oil level
gauge and filler cap.
Figure 3. Checking Engine Oil Level.
Left Rear Tire
a. Check tire for correct inflation.
Tire does not hold pressure.
b. Check for missing bolts.
Two or more bolts missing.
c. Check tread and sidewall for cuts
Damage to tire that would
lead to tire failure is evident.
and foreign material in treads.
d. Check backside of wheel for oil
Class III oil leaks are evident.
leaks from final drive.


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Posted by: John on October 23rd, 2007 at 15:50
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Patrick Rothfuss, author of the recently published and much acclaimed The Name of the Wind was interviewed back in June on OF Blog of the Fallen and in response to the question asking him to list five authors who in his opinion are "criminally neglected", he listed Powers right at the top saying...
"People who take their fantasy seriously know who he is. But when I walk into a bookstore and they don't have a single one of his books on the shelf, I'm pissed. He doesn't get the attention he deserves."
Hear, hear, Pat! Here's the link to the whole interview.

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