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When we got the call we were going on an adventure in Jamaica, the first thing that came to mind was Being a bit of a movie buff, I relate a lot of my travels to memorable moments on screen and all I could think about was the Jamaican Bobsled team. Little did I know that you can actually go to Jamaica and ride the bobsled just like did down the ski slopes of the 1970's.
The Jamaicans have a bit of an affinity to winter sports. They also have dogsledding on the island and a team that competes in events such as the Iditarod and Yukon Quest! But that's another story…
Way back in the 80's a group of Caribbean athletes defied the odds and competed in the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics in the bobsleigh. Finishing 29th overall, they have continued to grow and compete all the way to the latest 2010 Olympics in BC. They've improved greatly over the years with their best showing being in 2000 when they won the World Push Championships in Monaco.
We arrived at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios on a beautiful morning to take the 15 minute journey on the sky lift to the top of the mountain. It was gorgeous looking over the Caribbean Sea as we floated over the tropical rain forest in silence. Run by Rainforest Adventures, there is more to do than just bobsled on Mystic Mountain. You can also zip line, grab some lunch and take a dip in the pool complete with a water slide!
When you reach the top, there is a wonderful museum paying homage to Jamaica's famous celebrities. Besides Bob Marley, there are a lot of famous Jamaicans, most notably their athletes.
Canada and Jamaica have a few ties in the world of international sports and I absolutely loved reading about all of their accomplishments. Canadian Olympic Gold Medalists Donavon Bailey and Ben Johnson were both born in Jamaica. (Ben was stripped of his medal for doping, but it was later confirmed that They never took Lewis' medal away and all Lewis had to say about finally having the cover up revealed 18 years later was “Who Cares”)
We perused the museum reading about the many Jamaican athletes ruling the track scene including current star Usain Bolt whom Lewis has accused of taking drugs. Wow, Carl Lewis is always so quick to point the finger, maybe he should take a look at himself. Did I mention I have had a severe dislike for Carl Lewis since 1988?
We all got into our sleds that were surprisingly easy to maneuver. All we had to worry about was using the break to slow down, but we were told the best way to go was to leave it full throttle and only brake at the end when we reached the red sign telling us to slow down. “It's better that way.” We were told.
It was a crazy rollercoaster ride of dips and turns and banks and spins. We whizzed through the jungle whooping and hollering and I even managed to hear Dave's whoops as I was on my way back up. I was passing a bridge as he went by and just missed taking his photo. So I got one of myself instead.
One complaint I will have about the bobsled ride is that it is over too quickly. It's quicker than an amusement park's roller coaster and I was surprised at how quickly we came to the end of the run. However, if you buy the full day explorer pass, you will definitely feel that you are getting your money's worth. With the Explorer Pass, you will have access to the bobsled, zipline, sky lift explorer, entry to the free museum and there is even a swimming pool and water slide up there to escape from the tropical heat.
All in all, the Bobsled was a lot of fun. I think it would be awesome to spend a day here and really take your time to enjoy everything that Mystic Mountain has to offer. I'd like to go on the bobsled, then head over to the zipline. I would then eat some lunch, jump in the infinity pool and then after I have all the adventure out of me, head over to the museum to really read everything that they had to say.
There is a lot more to Jamaica than beaches and bars. We did some really fun adventures and it all started with the blobsledding.
But I have to say, this museum at the top of the mountain, was truly excellent. I learned a lot about the rich history of this country while having a great thrill at the same time.
The Rainforest Adventure is definitely a unique excursion that you won't find on other Caribbean Islands, and we recommend giving it a try when you are in Jamaica. You'll have a good story to tell when you get home and every time you catch a John Candy flick on the tube, you'll have fond memories of that time you escaped the winter only to be reminded of it all over again.
You can pay for each attractions separately, or you can bu the Tranopy Pass for $137. This pass gives you all three rides and a full day of fun.
[…] sled whizzing down a winding course for 45 seconds of pure adrenaline. It’s a far cry from our Jamaican Bobsledding experience, but we were reminded of it when we found out that Pat Brown, the coach of the Jamaican Bobsled […]
[…] there is one thing you have to do when you go to Jamaica it’s hit the bobsled track. You can spend a day at Rainforest Adventures. After you ride the scenic chairlift up to the top of […]
I like your video and your pictures so much! It seems to be so much fun. Now, all that I’m thinking is going there 😉
Hi Myriam, glad you liked it. Jamaica is pretty awesome. It’s very unique to many other Caribbean destinations with all the adventures that it offers.
I think I saw Cool Runnings at least fifty times when I was a kid! And of course it made me want to try bobsledding, so this is SO going on my must-do list!
We did this on our last trip to Jamaica…Great fun. We hung out at the bar/pool up there for a while also…
Now that would have been awesome. That is what we would do if we went back. We’d spend the entire day just chillaxin’
“Feel the rhythm, feel the rhyme. Get on up.. it’s bobsled time!!!” Ah man, one of our favs also. Gerard can do the “I see pride, I see power” bit pretty well. Lol. This looks like lots of fun. Great photos!
Awesome Kieu! Thanks for the very fun comment. It was great fun, you must do it when you go to Jamaica. Cheers.
Thanks Sarah. I think it is one of the most unique things to do in the Caribbean. Good for Jamaica for thinking outside the box.
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Ota City is located in the south east of Tokyo and is the largest and most expansive of its wards. Many know Ota as the home of Haneda Airport, but as an area packed full of quirky streets and quaint shops, it’s easy to forget you are in one of the world’s most populous capitals once you step off the train here.
Shotengai are a uniquely Japanese style of commercial district where small groups of independent retailers offering daily necessities and services populate linear shopping streets that typically start or terminate at a train station. Initially born out of medieval markets, some of the oldest shotengai date back to the late sixteenth century.
Run by local organizations, they have historically played a key role in developing neighborhood communities. These days they often support the welfare of young and elderly residents as well as organizing local events and festivities.
Modern shotengai continue to center on family-run businesses, though chain stores such as pachinko parlors and fast-food joints are starting to encroach. Many people head to shotengai to enjoy a nostalgic experience, hunt down local specialties, or sniff out bargains.
Kamata is the busiest area in downtown Ota and known for its traditional Japanese lunch spots, its drinking establishments and its numerous public baths. With five shotengai on the west side and an impressive seven on the east side, it boasts around 7,500 shops in total.
As the name suggests, this shopping district jam-packed with eateries and retro “snack” bars run by attentive owners is centered on two streets laid out in a cross formation.
Here you can admire the bloom of seasonal flowers as well as colorful artwork decorating shop shutters, some of which is inspired by the popular manga “750 Rider”.
A charming narrow street thronging with one-of-a-kind restaurants that you can duck in and out of to try a variety of delicious dishes.
Ideal for an evening out, this road is teeming with lively Japanese-style pubs, bars, and “snack” bars, which are typically fitted out with karaoke machines.
This extensive covered shopping arcade is the perfect place to enjoy pottering about on a rainy day and indulge in some classic Japanese cuisine.
Located near Nomikawa River, this shotengai is easy to spot thanks to its iconic signage - just look up to see the red and white “ゆ (yu)” board advertising the local public bath.
The small shops and public baths nestled among houses and apartments on this road give the impression that they’ve always been there.
This shopping street stretches all the way from Ayame Bridge intersection on either side of Ayame Dori to the Keikyu Railway train tracks.
Various entertaining events are hosted along this shotengai, and the fact that it’s roofed means they proceed as scheduled rain or shine.
As soon as you cross the main road in front of Keikyu Kamata Station, you’ll find yourself on this street full of ever popular local stores.
This old-fashioned shopping street with a nostalgic feel is is said to be named after Demura train station.
With more than 240 shops in the area - and many of these being restaurants - you are sure to find something to tantalize your taste buds.
Take some time out and relax ‘Kamata style.’ After wandering about and making your purchases try heading to one of the many public baths on offer. Here you can allow yourself a moment to unwind before stepping out for drinks at some of the offbeat bars that give this area its character.
Delicious nori (seaweed) crammed with minerals was cultivated here in Ota from the Edo Period (1608-1868) up until the mid 1950s. Why not taste this timeless delicacy for yourself? Alternatively, those who fancy something a bit meatier may like to indulge in some succulent karaage - fried chicken Japan style!
Haneda is Tokyo’s international gateway and a place where you can explore some top aspects of the city’s Edo heritage, primarily through its food culture. The area is brimming with unique establishments serving up mouthwatering tempura and sushi dishes prepared according to traditional recipes and much more.
An attractive shopping arcade situated midway between Kojiya Station and Otorii Station, it has a homely feel that is emphasized by the variety of fun events hosted there.
This vibrant commercial center located closest to Haneda Airport is famous for hosting the biggest Shinto portable shrine parade in Ota City.
After exiting Anamori-inari Station and passing through the vermillion torii gates you’ll hit this shopping street, which is identifiable by its color-matched street lamps.
Opening out along Otorii Station intersection, this cross-shaped shopping area with a friendly local vibe offers eating and drinking establishments in addition to public baths.
This area crowded with inviting shops and cozy restaurants, as well as historic shrines, is easily accessible from Haneda Airport making it the perfect place to visit during transit. It’s ideal for foodies passionate about home-cooked local flavors, whether it’s handmade soba noodles you’re after or the freshest raw sashimi.
This is an area where those with a sweet tooth can get delight in beautiful traditional Japanese confectionary; the yummy adzuki bean fillings are sure to have you hooked. If savory is more your style, the deep fried tempura here is a must try. You could even pick up some hand-baked sembei rice crackers as lightweight and highly delectable souvenirs.
The four Haneda shotengai are located a few stations away from Haneda Airport - between Anamori-inari, Otorii and Kojiya stations - and are accessible in minutes by train.
Meanwhile those in east and west Kamata are centered around Keikyu Kamata and Kamata stations, situated around one kilometer northwest of Kojiya. The map below outlines the two regions and the position of each shotengai:
Trains run frequently from Haneda Airport and take from as little as two or three minutes to just over ten minutes to service each of these stations.
The simplest way to travel between Keikyu Kamata and Kamata train stations is to walk. The distance is less than one kilometer and will take around ten minutes by foot.
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I didn’t really want to write another Trump post. There have been so many of them, and when he decided to refer to African countries as “shitholes,” I was anything but surprised. He continues to do and say the same things he’s always done and said. Expressing shock or disappointment at this point seems pretty redundant. And this post isn’t really going to be about Trump, believe it or not.
Because in the days after his shithole comment, there have been a variety of responses. Outrage and disappointment were expected, but what was not expected were the ones where people tried to continue to defend the man. I know I shouldn’t be surprised by that, but I am. And I have seen two main arguments used to try to excuse his remarks. Both leave much to be desired.
First, Trump and some of the Republicans in the meeting are saying he didn’t actually say “shithole.” Instead, this is what each are claiming:
And in each case, the defender then tries to deflect the conversation back to what’s “really important,” which is immigration and how impassioned Trump is about it, and how we have to blah blah blah. And there are other Republicans who just aren’t saying anything, and some who are ignoring the comment altogether, skipping straight to focusing on what’s “really important.”
I go to a lot of meetings. Day in, day out. Meetings. And if I were ever in a meeting where the person running it used the word “shithole” in the middle of the meeting, I would remember. It would be blazed across my mind, because the people I go to meetings with just don’t use that kind of language in formal settings. So to have even the defenders hemming and hawing about it, spouting out about strong language and exact phrases? Even if I believed them, all it adds up to is Trump used some comment other than shithole. Not only that, but he uses such foul language in meetings on a regular basis that “shithole” doesn’t really make a lasting impression on people. I wonder what would.
So this defense pretty much agrees with the fact that he used terrible language to describe some countries. So much of it that “shithole” as a single adjective kind of blended in with the rest, perhaps.
But let’s move on to the second defense. I’ve seen multiple people (some of them friends of mine) try to excuse Trump’s remarks by saying he was just crudely stating what many people believe anyway. To them, “shithole” is shorthand for “economically challenged, corrupt, unstable nation with severe infrastructure problems.” And as I look at that definition, it seems to fit “America” more and more with every passing day.
Except what people try to make this mean is that there are some countries we’d rather visit or live than others. That anyone who’d rather go to Norway on vacation is just as “racist” as Trump. Except that’s not how this works. There’s a huge difference between preference and labeling, especially when you’re the leader of a major geopolitical power.
I have traveled a fair bit in my life. I have seen places where people are living in abject poverty. Where they don’t have enough money to provide heat and food for their families. But even in those dire circumstances, the people I’ve met and talked to have always impressed me. They’ve been outgoing, passionate, and generous. Even in the worst of circumstances, I’ve found places to admire and wonder at. History that amazes me. Adventures all over the globe. And the more I’ve traveled, the more I’ve seen that people are people, no matter where you go. There are great people, and terrible people. Motivated people, and lazy people. I don’t care what country you’re from. Your life is what you make it. Your culture might be different, but that just means we’ll have a bit more trouble understanding where we’re both coming from, not that my culture is better than yours.
But even after we take all of that into account, we’re missing the point. Because Trump wasn’t having a conversation about where he wants to go on vacation this year. He was talking about immigration, and who is coming to our country. We must not forget for one moment that Trump wasn’t just referring to the countries when he said “shithole.” He was asking why we want more people from these shithole countries.
And that’s where the charges of racism stick and no amount of wiping will clear them away. All of Trump’s defenders have been so focused on that one shithole word that they didn’t realize words themselves are fleeting things. It’s what we use those words to say which is far more important. According to reports, Trump wondered why we couldn’t get more people from “good” countries like Norway, as opposed to all these “shithole” countries like African nations. He wasn’t talking about places he’d like to live, or where he’d love to go on vacation. He was saying people from Norway are better than people from Africa. More desirable to have in our country.
And yet people continue to defend the man. People I know. And instead of talking about what we should do about Trump–how we might mitigate the damage he’s doing to our country–we end up discussing the words he uses. He continues to do and say terrible things while we waste time being outraged. And we get tired. And we don’t want to talk about it anymore. I know I don’t. I’m so sick of hearing what he’s up to that I just want the next three years to be over and done with. Except ignoring it doesn’t help. It just lets him have an easier time of it.
So don’t be fooled. Don’t let them switch the conversation, or change the meaning of what he said. Remember that it wasn’t about the word (though the word was bad enough as it was). And it wasn’t about the countries (though that too, would have been awful). It was about the dismissive thoughts he had about the *people* in those countries. When you can dismiss entire countries of people with such ease, how are you anything but a racist? And you’re one step closer to treating people like commodities, not individuals, something which I think Trump already does. The more we focus on the word and not the meaning, the more we allow ourselves to be inundated with his ideology. We begin to normalize it, and it becomes that much easier for racist groups to thrive in our nation.
Words have consequences. They lead to actions. We need to keep our leaders accountable not just for what they do, but what they say.
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A few days back the Majherhat Bridge collapsed disrupting the traffic of the affected area along with the rest of the city. After that incident authorities have been paying attention to all the bridges across the city. Coming back to the Majherhat bridge the police department is using 3D scanners to study the bridge in order to find the reasons behind its breakdown. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) uses this facility for investigations. Kolkata Police will buy three 3D scanners for Rs.60 lakh from a Florida-based company. Currently, they have been using the scanner they have borrowed from a Hyderabad-based company.
Your new employee orientation is your first impression. It can be a positive experience increasing enthusiasm and securing a long-term loyal employee within your organization. But if it is poorly done, the new employee will begin to doubt that they made the right decision and retention may be an uphill struggle.
In most organizations, someone greets the new employee and off they go to the Human Resources department to begin a lengthy paperwork process. The new employee leaves with a binder filled with the phone list, policies and procedures. And then what? A tour, introductions, videos, facts, procedures, meetings and presentations sweep the new employee along until the end of the first day.
What is orientation or onboarding? It includes all tasks necessary for a smooth transition into the organization. It should be simple, fun and interesting. It should be personal and allow time for the new hire to absorb the information. It should be approached from the new employee perspective rather than a corporate checklist.
How can you transform your onboarding process to include a fun, meaningful and organized orientation, acclimation and integration?
The press of business can easily take priority over an onboarding process. Let’s identify some common mistakes that most organizations don’t even realize are happening:
Showing signs of being unprepared such as leaving the new employee waiting for a long time in the reception area.
These questions must be answered by each individual company but the focus should be a meaningful integration into the organization and long-term retention as well as orientation.
Paperwork – there is no getting around it. Every new employee in every organization must complete the necessary paperwork and benefit forms and receive the policies and procedures manuals. But, wouldn’t it be nice if at least some of the paperwork was handled before the start date so the first day is simpler and more exciting.
The Internet is a powerful and helpful tool. It allows you to create a standardized, streamlined web-based onboarding system that new employees access with their username and password. You can create an online resource for all the materials the new hire will need. Before their start date, they can review documentation, policy and procedures manual, download and complete forms. On the first day, you can send them an email reminding them where they can find materials as they need them and encouraging them to visit the resource frequently for information. The company saves money with a paperless process that replaces binders stored away on shelves.
With a streamlined process for paperwork, the start date is already much simpler and more fun. You can continuously improve your onboarding process by asking each new hire to provide feedback and make suggestions.
Think of your onboarding process as one of your competitive advantages and work to make the process enjoyable, shorten the time to new hire productivity, reduce mistakes and increase retention. Include the onboarding process when reviewing the company’s competitive advantages.
It may be helpful to keep some types of metrics in the onboarding process such as time to productivity, new hire retention/termination rates, new hire error rates and program ROI. Hold the hiring managers accountable by including onboarding success in their performance appraisals and their bonus formula.
Nothing says welcome better than having everything set up before the new employee even arrives on that first day. The following are some suggestions of things to do before the start date for the new hire:
Stay in touch with the new hire after they have accepted the position to answer any questions and to reinforce their decision with stories, facts and differentiators. After all, as soon as they resign they will receive calls and emails from coworkers and friends as well as receive counteroffers.
Paperwork and forms can be completed prior to the first day allowing more time for orientation and integration.
Email an orientation schedule so the new hire knows what is expected on the first day, first week, etc.
Set up the designated office or workspace including a computer complete with required software installed, phone numbers, email accounts, usernames and passwords.
Call the new employee ahead of time and ask how they want to have their name appear so that you can have name plates and business cards already printed and set up in the workspace.
Make sure coworkers know the start date and encourage them to introduce themselves to the new hire on the first day.
Remember to include a celebration of the first day that involves coworkers. A casual lunch set up in the conference provides an opportunity for employees to get to know the new person. A fun ice breaker exercise can get the conversations started.
Let the new employee know that you are glad that they are there and that you want them to succeed. Most people spend more time at work than they do with their friends and family, so making emotional connections with coworkers is important. These personal connections can contribute to employee retention.
Make sure that another member of the organization is scheduled to have lunch with the new employee each day throughout the onboarding period and include persons from different departments so they build their network quickly.
Include the new hire in events or activities such as the company picnic or company softball league. This information can be posted, updated regularly and easily accessed if it is on a web-based onboarding process.
Try to give the new hire a positive experience that will make them feel valued. Most likely the new hire will discuss this with their family at the end of the first day.
The new hire’s family should be included in the welcoming process. You can send them a welcome letter inviting them to visit the company and informing them of upcoming company events and activities. Send them a sample of company products, company t-shirt, company pens or a small gift. Make a list of what you can do to ease their transition and make them feel comfortable with the community.
Starting at a new company means that everything is new and different. The new employee must learn new people, systems, the language and the culture. You can provide tools to help the new employee acclimate quickly and efficiently.
Phone lists can include useful information about existing employees including photos, short bios, description of responsibilities, location of offices and organization charts.
Assign the best employee available to be a mentor. The best employees are usually the busiest and the ones who contribute the most to the organization.
Teach the new employee the informal nuances and traditions of the organization such as casual Friday.
Assist the new hire’s family to acclimate, particularly if they have relocated to a new area. An old fashioned welcome wagon approach is a warm welcome and a big help to acclimate. In addition to friendship, include a list of schools and shopping as well as phone numbers for local utilities and services.
Employers frequently overlook the most fundamental concerns of the new recruit. New hires want to know how their work contributes to the overall success of the company and how it related to other departments. Your new employee orientation should include an overview of the corporate goals and objectives as well as each department’s function, what goes into each department and what comes out of each department. You can provide examples of how these functions relate to the employee’s job. Be sure to point out how new employees can offer feedback for making improvements.
Consider a multi-level approach that includes corporate mission, vision and values, region or facility where the new hire will be working, everything related to the department in which the new hire will work, the team on which the new hire will work as well as the diverse and unique needs of the individual
Open the process up for the new hire to share their concerns, who they want to meet, what they would like to learn, how they are best motivated and managed, their expectations for training, promotion and communication.
Communicate the company and department expectations, success measures, strategies, tactical plans, goals, how performance will be assessed, bonus and promotion criteria. Make sure to communicate what is expected during the first week or month on the job. Clarify key accomplishments that define success.
Create a personalized learning, challenge, and growth plan that include immediate training and long-term. Personal instruction is generally the best training but helpful training aids include short online training modules, process diagrams, and checklists.
Identify “go to” persons by categorizing by function or process a list of names and emails of employees who can help answer questions
Create several opportunities for the new employee to meet employees beyond their immediate scope of work duties.
Encourage the new employee to contribute their fresh perspective and experience as they learn the products and processes.
In fact, if your corporate culture includes some type of innovation process in which every employee is encouraged to give feedback for improvement, discovery and networking, all employees will be proactive in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction.
Taking the time to develop and execute a well-planned, nicely paced orientation and integration process that includes making your new employees feel welcomed as well as getting to work immediately will increase retention.
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List of provisionally selected B.D.S Applicants for New Admissions to Hall of Girls Residence for Academic Session (2016-17)
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List of the candidates called for interview in Begum Hazrat Mahal Girls’ Hostel, Jamia Millia Islamia
NOTICE: List of the candidates called for interview in Begum Hazrat Mahal Girls’ Hostel will be displayed on the Jamia Website on Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Notice: List of candidates selected for accommodation in New Hall of Girls' Residence will be displayed on Jamia Website tomorrow i.e. September 24, 2015.
Notice: Applications are invited from the Ph.D. students admitted in the Academic Session 2015-2016 for accommodation in New Hall of Girls Residence
Notice: Last date for submission of application forms for New Hall of Girls' Residence has been extended up to 4th September 2015
Notice: Applications are invited from regular female students of Jamia Millia lslamia for accommodation in New Hall of Girls Residence for session 2015-16
Notice: List of applicants called for Interview on 27 - 29 July 2015 in the Office of the Provost (Hall of Girls Residence)
Re-immersion is hard. In fact, a year ago, one of our faculty members sent us off with the reminder that, "Tuesday is going to suck." After the chuckles died down, he explained that the weekend is full of last-minute farewells to Nova Scotia and travel home. Monday, friends and family want to hear about your trip and your project. And Tuesday, no one cares anymore and you're on your own. He wasn't entirely wrong.
Perhaps that's why the first thought that comes to mind on the way out of any residency, particularly the summer sessions on the rocky Nova Scotia coast, is the ending of Where the Wild Things Are:
It's difficult to disconnect from daily life and commit to two weeks of focused writing craft studies and work on the book. It's even more difficult to step back out of the bubble and into the real world. I haven't decided yet whether my friends' flights in and out of reality are better, or whether my two-day drive in each direction really eases the way.
In fact, my travel plan has been governed by finances, not convenience. Thankfully, the road between here and Halifax is pretty picturesque, for the most part. There are some stunning views along the Bay of Fundy that peek out between the hills and then are gone.
This year, the drive home was largely occupied by consideration of the changes in my book that took shape through fantastic chats with my mentors (current and past/future). I often do my most productive processing when I'm away from the keyboard, so I sorted out the new structure of the book in my head, mentally cataloging the ramifications for research and writing.
I might ordinarily have used my hotel night in the middle of the trip to write, but this time, it came at the end of a very long day, so I used it to organize myself, instead. My assignments are planned out and noted in multiple places so I can plan around them.
This next chunk of the year is very full and very important. My to-do list includes a wide range of tasks related to life, not school or work. It also includes my regular school assignments and work on the book, plus added research efforts, plus an increased focus on my pitch, proposal, and platform-building leading up to our winter residency and publisher introductions in New York. Then, of course, there is the work that actually pays the bills, none of which lives on the same term schedule as the MFA.
It's no wonder, then, that I started Saturday with a mochachino and bagel at the Coburg Cafe with my mentor group, attended a debrief with all of my classmates, shared hugs and humor with friends I won't see until January (horrors! my people!), and then got in the car and drove for nine hours. By the time I crossed back into the U.S. in the late afternoon, I was suntanned on my left side, my mirrored sunglasses had given me mild raccoon eyes, and I had decided to onboard another caffeine infusion in the interest of staying alert.
For the 90-mile freeway intermission (it's a regular two-lane road between Calais and Bangor), I boosted the volume and seat-danced while singing along at top of my lungs. Portions of the Pitch Perfect soundtrack. Nearly the full Great Big Sea discography. Bonnie Tyler. Great White. Darius Rucker. "Call Me Maybe." "500 Miles." You name it, I sang it, as long as it was upbeat.
That brought to mind a conversation with a couple of friends over dinner our first week on campus. One of them told me she knew exactly what kind of guy I should find. I cringed. I was sure I knew what she was going to say. After all, I've been misread so many times, I practically have a script: "Yes, he has to be smart or he probably won't 'get' me. But he has to be a normal human. Smart for the sake of smart is exhausting." Instead, she surprised me, saying that she thinks the key is finding a man who understands and appreciates my relationship with music. Maybe shares that passion. Maybe has a passion for some other pursuit.
My other friend and I stared at her. This is someone who knows me as a writer, not a fully faceted human being (except via The Facebook). And she's right. I've often said that an equal and opposite preoccupation is a desirable thing. But I kind of take for granted that music appreciation (and the ability to clap on the beat, please) is part of the whole package. It's nifty to see how people pick up on things that we don't always state outright.
On that note, I'll leave off this post with the song that launched day two of my travels. Although the video portrays "Mama" as quite the floozy, I've always thought the lyrics better reflected a female truck driver. So you might want to close your eyes while you listen. Unless you're driving. In which case, you probably shouldn't be reading this, either.
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The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Breakfast is an annual program sponsored by MSC WBAC. This program is a “formal way to reflect on the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Dr. King to make his legacy relevant for the university, its students, faculty, and administration.” This year’s event was scheduled on January 18, 2018 and hosted Kevin Powell as the speaker. This was the eleventh year of this annual program and the sixth year Student Life Studies worked with MSC WBAC for their program assessment.
Academic Peer Mentors offer weekly topic-based presentations related to study skills and techniques; there are ten different presentations offered throughout the year. Academic Support Initiatives wanted to assess the effectiveness of these academic skill presentations offered by the APMs. The results will be used to ensure the identified learning outcomes for each presentation are being met and improve the presentations in the future. This is the first time Student Life Studies worked with Academic Support Initiatives to assess these academic presentations.
The Department of Residence Life was initially awarded a Division of Student Affairs College Completion Grant for the 2016-2017 academic year to create a support network for under-represented students living on-campus, specifically Black/African-American and Hispanic/Latino students. This grant was renewed for the 2017-2018 academic year. Following from the Aggie family ideal, the Black/African-American group was referred to as AFAM and the Hispanic/Latino group was named Aggie Familia.
As part of the grant, identity-conscious programs and mentoring opportunities are planned throughout the 2017-2018 academic year for these student populations. Programs include topics such as academic connections, money management, stress management, and finishing the semester strong. Through these events, AFAM and Aggie Familia students will be connected with faculty, staff, and other students to establish and build a community with people, programs, and resources. The planning committee coordinated an End-of-Semester Celebration for the students in both groups, which was held on December 5, 2017. The event included a keynote speaker, time to socialize/network with students and mentors, and the opportunity to reflect on the fall semester.
The grant planning committee worked with Student Life Studies to collect data from students reflecting on their semester. While other assessments have been conducted as part of the Aggie Familia/AFAM initiative, this was the first time this specific event or reflection was assessed.
As part of the grant, identity-conscious programs and mentoring opportunities are planned throughout the 2017-2018 academic year for these student populations. Programs include topics such as academic connections, money management, stress management, and finishing the semester strong. Through these events, AFAM and Aggie Familia students will be connected with faculty, staff, and other students to establish and build a community with people, programs, and resources. The Money Management Center was invited to present a money management workshop, which took place on October 24, 2017.
The grant planning committee worked with Student Life Studies to understand students’ experience of this workshop. While other assessments have been conducted as part of the Aggie Familia/AFAM initiative, this was the first time the Money Management workshop was assessed.
As part of the grant, identity-conscious programs and mentoring opportunities are planned throughout the 2017-2018 academic year for these student populations. Programs include topics such as academic connections, money management, stress management, and finishing the semester strong. Through these events, AFAM and Aggie Familia students will be connected with faculty, staff, and other students to establish and build a community with people, programs, and resources. The Academic Peer Mentors within Residence Life presented a workshop for the AFAM and Aggie Familia students on preparing for tests or their upcoming finals; which took place on November 29, 2017.
The grant planning committee worked with Student Life Studies to understand students’ experience of this workshop. While other assessments have been conducted as part of the Aggie Familia/AFAM initiative, this was the first time this specific workshop was assessed.
Aggie Allies is an organization at Texas A&M University whose mission is to provide visible support to and a safe environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the Texas A&M community. The organization is composed of faculty, staff, students, and community members. In order to become an Ally, people must complete the three-hour educational Aggie Allies Workshop training session. The attached report summarizes the evaluations filled out by participants of the training sessions held during the spring semester of 2016.
Parents’ Weekend is a special time dedicated to Aggie parents and families. This annual weekend is organized by the Parents’ Weekend Committee, comprised of 18 students and supported by the Office of New Student & Family Programs, in the Offices of the Dean of Student Life.Aggie Family Game Night was a new event this year sponsored by the Parents’ Weekend Committee, New Student & Family Programs, and the 12th Man Foundation (organization which fund raises in support of Texas A&M Athletics). This event, scheduled on Friday evening,featured board games, dominoes, bingo, and performances from various student organizations.The Parents’ Weekend Committee and New Student & Family Programs wanted to gather feedback on this new event to assist in making improvements for future years. The attached report summarizes the results of that assessment.
Replant Day is coordinated by the Replant committee, part of the Student Government Association at Texas A&M University. It is a one day environment service project open to all Texas A&M students, providing them an avenue for environmental service by participating in a yearly tree planting event throughout the Bryan/College Station community. The attached report summarizes the results of the survey used to assess participants' experiences with Replant Day held on October 17, 2016.
Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) in the Offices of the Dean of Student Life created a three-hour class for off campus Texas A&M students who have been found in violation of College Station’s noise ordinances. The course was developed in conjunction with the police department, OCSS, Student Conduct Office in Student Life, the Texas A&M Student Government Association, and the municipal court. A College Station judge can assign the course as an option for first-time violators. The workshop curriculum includes discussion of the city codes, seeing the issues from another’s perspective, being a good neighbor, conflict management, and party planning skills.
Health Promotion (HP), a unit within the Offices of the Dean of Student Life ,offers a variety of opportunities for students to focus on leading a healthy life while at Texas A&M University. Health Promotion regularly offers an Alcohol Education Workshop for students who violate campus alcohol policies. Health Promotions staff wanted to learn about how participants identify how they have made a behavior change, so this year’s assessment asked workshop participants 1) what they could have changed about their behaviors that would have changed the outcome of their incident based on what they learned, and 2) identify obstacles and barriers they may encounter in changing those outcomes. The assessment given at the end of the workshop provided the participants the opportunity to reflect on the purpose of the behaviors which led them to the workshop, behavioral changes that could have prevented the incident(s), and analysis of those obstacles and barriers that may have affected those planned changes. The attached summary report highlights the results of the assessment.
Health Promotions (HP), a unit within the Offices of the Dean of Student Life, regularly offers an Alcohol Education Workshop for students who violate campus alcohol policies. Students who receive a sanction to attend the workshop must meet with an HP staff member prior to their workshop, attend the workshop, then come back for a follow-up meeting with the HP staff member approximately two weeks after participating in the workshop. Health Promotions staff wanted to focus on learning about how participants identify how they have made a behavior change, so this year’s assessment asks students participating in the workshop would change the outcome of their incident based on what they learned, and identify obstacles and barriers they may encounter in changing those outcomes. The attached report summarizes the results of a survey students received after completing the workshop,
Assess participants attending Assessment Boot Camp to understand the effectiveness of the training and determine if the identified learning outcomes were met.
Glucose is a central metabolic energy source for humans with its management at appropriate intensities within the body being paramount to the regular functioning of the body cells, whereas its dysregulation (disruption of homeostasis) is associated with potential…
"With reference to negative feedback loops explore the role of the pancreas in glycaemic homeostasis"
Level constancy is accomplished through negative feedback structures that warrant that blood glucose absorption to be maintained within a standard range of about70-110 milligrams in each deciliter of blood. The absorption of blood glucose is continuously organized through regulatory hormones, inclusive of insulin and glucagon. An organism can be regarded to be in homeostasis given that the internal surroundings are upheld at a balance. Homeostasis facilitates cells to guarantee stability that assist them to work efficiently irrespective of what is going superficially to the body (Triplitt 2012, p.4).
Negative feedback systems outline developments that impact on the changes within the blood and activate instruments that reverse registered alterations in order to restore states to their standard intensities. Processes that practise to uphold a latent worth for a system amid slender limits exploit unconstructive feedback mechanisms, in which a divergence from the most favourable state delivers a come back to its finest state. In a negative feedback system, there is a requirement that a sensor or receptor that establishes the significance of the characteristics to be controlled such as glucose levels within the blood (Szablewski 2011, p.3). The feedback is tagged as “negative” owing to the fact that it terminates the effectors from undertaking a certain thing, and stimulates it to assume the reverse. In contrast, a decline in glucose absorption activates the processes that amplify the glucose levels. The result is that the absorption of glucose within the blood repeatedly resumes to its original value.
In healthy persons, blood glucose concentrations remain fundamentally reinstated to usual concentrations principally through the acts of two pancreatic hormones: insulin and glucagon. The receptors of ...Download file to see next pagesRead More
Using NutriSystem organization, the loops show how change is affected by events and patterns in behavior that can be observed in a system. System Feedback Loops 1 Systems Thinking and Archetypes Systems thinking by definition views all events as wholes interacting with one another in a pattern described as systems archetypes.
The article discusses specific proactive measures which must be followed by leaders while taking the path to open innovation. The article describes the external associations including the manner in which acquisition’s benefits and risks and venture partners have to be considered prior to finalizing a decision on an open innovation project.
Thermoregulation, osmoregulation and glucoregulation are few examples of negative feedback mechanisms. The importance of negative feed back mechanisms is that they provide a negative feedback loop to keep conditions of a living organism within tolerable limits and to prevent it from a sudden severe change.
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BRIGHOUSE TOWN prepare for two games in three days with the pressure greatly eased by their spirited 1-0 home win over Mossley on Monday and last Thursday’s 4-3 success at Ossett Town.
Although Town lost 2-0 at home to Glossop on Saturday, successive defeats for bottom club Goole means that team is almost certain to be the one relegated from Evo-Stik Division One North this season.
Vill Powell’s side travel to Scarborough to face the former Football League club tomorrow. They will be making a first visit to the Seadogs’ new stadium and playing on a 4G pitch.
Scarborough are guaranteed a play-off place but now look unlikely to head off league leaders South Shields.
Town will be without goalkeeper Chandler Hallwood for that game and also Monday’s re-arranged home match against Clitheroe (7.45) as he is away.
Powell may recall promising teenager George Clarke or he could pull back dual registration keeper Christopher Butt from Staveley MW.
Monday’s game, sponsored by MAC Financial Services and with the ball provided by the Cock Of The North, Hipperholme, is against a Clitheroe side whose play-off hopes nosedived with a 2-1 defeat at Bamber Bridge on Tuesday.
Powell said they were now playing for a place in next season’s squad and he also wanted his next-to-bottom side to finish higher up the table. Immediate targets to pass are Radcliffe Borough and Skelmersdale United.
Bottom club Goole, who lost 3-1 last Saturday at home to Scarborough and by the same score to South Shields on Tuesday, are now 10 points behind Town with four games left. Town have a game in hand plus a far superior goal difference. Powell said: “The pressure is on Goole now and it gives us a little breathing space. Although securing our place in this division won’t by any means amount to a successful season, I do need to put things into perspective in terms of the challenges that we have faced.
“We have used 49 different players and only 12 have been with us from day one. Of those 12, only four have played 70 per cent or more games and only six have played 50 per cent.
“We have not been able to field the same 11 for more than two games in a row due to injury, suspension and availability.
“When you take that into account it does shed light on the reasons why my expectations have shifted.
“Although there is still a lot of work to be done, there are a lot of positives to take from results and the foundations that are being laid.
Town have spaces on the team coach to Scarborough which leaves the club at 10.30am. To book (£10) ring 07769 860694.
Season ticket holders of professional clubs can get it for £5 on Monday (£4 for senior citizens) on production of club passes.
We’d all be lying if we didn’t say finding clients/customers isn’t one of our biggest worries. The need for money is the driving factor/fear here, but we all know we need clients/customers to make that happen right?
Being a business/life guidance coach - finding clients/customers is definitely one of the MAIN things we often talk about. The fear is real. It’s debilitating. And it’s hard to deal with because it feels like it’s so out of our control...
When I first started my business, I didn’t have an ICA (Ideal Client Avatar), I hadn’t even heard of that yet… but what I did have was a network of people that already knew me, liked me and trusted me.
I was working at a Real Estate Brokerage at the time, as a top Admin (I wore many hats - HR Hiring, Accounting and Employee/Real Estate Agent Training). Once I figured out that I wanted to be an entrepreneur and I had a knack for branding (I had been doing it for years, without realizing it), it was time to spread my wings and actually start doing it - for real dollars. So - I reached out to a good friend of mine who was just branching off to become a Real Estate Broker on her own. I asked if she would be my guinea pig for branding. I put together my branding process, presented it to her and treated her like I would a paying client. In exchange she gave me super solid feedback and helped spread the word. She was my first client, and though she didn’t pay me in money - she got me paying clients. The first happened to see her new branding and asked where she got it, which of course she glowed about our work together. So that Realtor reached out to me, then word got out to all the other Realtors that their very own Brianne upstairs in corporate was starting her own Brand Design company and three more people reached out.
Don’t underestimate the power of your current network, and the people who already know you, like you and trust you. This is your most powerful option to gain new clients and also the most underutilized.
You see, in my story above I started to do and to talk about what I was doing with my current network. I told EVERYONE I could possibly think of. Whether it was through email, a phone call, a friend, etc… I didn’t leave anyone out just because they didn’t need brand design - who knows if they didn’t know someone else who needed it! Never assume and always reach out to whoever’s in your current network.
Since your current network does already know you, they want to support and help you! They love to be in the know (I mean who doesn’t?) and you will become their go-to expert for your topic of expertise.
You would be shocked at how many people don’t know what you do or how to get in touch with you. Sometimes all they need is that tiny bit of clarification.
Here’s the deal. No one pays attention to you as much as you do. You may think you’re saying something a lot, but most people - ain’t listening. They have no idea! And even if you’ve said something 1,000 times it’s the 1,001 where someone finally goes - oh! That’s what she does and that’s how I can get in touch with her? Perfect! Done.
Turn the tables for a moment though and think about it. How focused are you on your own stuff? Now compare that to how much you’re taking in other people’s stuff? It’s drastically different right? You barely know what’s going on in someone else’s business, and then you see they just had a baby! Haha! Okay, maybe not that extreme - but it’s quite close.
Everyone else is treating your business the same way. Yes, you may have a few die hard followers on Social Media who follow everything that you do (and if you do have these die hard fans, please take a moment to give yourself a high-five, because that’s awesome!), but most people following along are catching every other word or day or week at their best.
Most of us - are completely clueless as to what it is that you do (who it’s for) and how to work with you.
If you want clients, shyness is not an option. You’ve got to put yourself out there and invite others to join you.
Bonus challenge: try doing this every week on Social Media. Tell people what it is that you do and how to work with or buy from you. For (at least) 4 weeks straight.
Don’t forget the ultimate power of networking and connecting with others. Connect with your colleagues or anyone that you’re following on social media or simply admire. Connect at networking events in your area (or even host your own!) and reach out to people who might live near you.
Every time you connect with someone you’re increasing your network. Don’t connect to sell to someone, connect to build a real relationship. Get to know that person on a personal level and have no other ultimate or hidden agenda.
Local networking groups - Mom’s groups, open co-working days/offices, local entrepreneur chapter, local meetups
Facebook groups can be one of the best and quickest ways to increase your network. Join like-minded Facebook groups with people that are both in your industry and those that would be interested in working with you or purchasing from you.
The only way Facebook groups work, is if you’re involved in them. You need to be showing up every day or at least every week to make an impact and start building true connections.
Be yourself in these groups, but make sure that anything you post is benefitting someone else (even if it’s a simple encouragement).
When you go into a Facebook group, you’re there to serve the other people and make their lives easier.
(Speaking of which, here’s your official invitation to join my Facebook group! We’re a super supportive bunch that loves to lift each other up and I’d love to see you in there. Click here:)
Collaborations can be amazing! You can grow your list, your audience and your bank account when you team up or collaborate with the right people. Collaborations give you the opportunity to present your knowledge and energy to a whole new crowd - and that’s huge!
Make sure you know how you’re sharing people’s email addresses (you need to be so respectful of this, because just like you, other people don’t want to hear from someone they don’t know and didn’t give permission to).
Make sure the collaboration is mutually beneficial. (Is one person benefitting significantly more than the other?)
Are your audiences the same or very similar? (This is important, because the wrong audience match up won’t present either of you any good leads, and you don’t want all of your well earned energy and knowledge to be given to those who don’t care or even want it.)
Even though this one is listed last, I would dare to say it’s the most important. The energy that you bring to the table each day is over half of what determines if someone will work with you or not.
Now, I’m not talking about the kind of energy you get from caffeine or a redbull. I’m talking about the kind of energy you put off - from your being.
As a quick encouragement to you, I want you to know that you can be in a positive state of being with negative thoughts.
For instance, I was just recently launching my 6-Month Immersive Mastermind Experience (The Brightly Immersive Mastermind). I had so much joy, peace and excitement around this program and launch, but every day I still had doubts and fear and worries come up. However, these doubts, fears and worries didn’t change my state of being, because I TRULY believed in what I had created and that each group was going to get filled with who it needed and it felt great!
But… that didn’t mean I didn’t have doubts each day or worries or fears. The difference was - every time these came up, I got to push them back aside and focus back on my faith in myself and in the program I had created.
Do what you can to align yourself and get back into a positive state of being, because when you are here - you are an open door with the prettiest welcome mat beckoning people to come join you inside.
But when you’re in a negative state of being, you’re a closed door that sometimes doesn’t even open when people knock because you’re too preoccupied trying to clean up the mess.
Don’t worry about the mess for right now, instead bake some delicious cookies that you can present to you new guests when they arrive. <Yummy and super delicious smelling too!>
Breathe. Yes seriously, when I have been super stressed out I notice I forget to breathe - so… breathe.
Boxed breathing exercise: Take in a deep breath for 5 seconds - hold that breath for 5 seconds - then release your breath for 5 seconds - and hold for 5 seconds before breathing in again. (Repeat this at least 3 times).
Guided meditations - use an app like Insight Timer or Headspace and choose a guided meditation to help quiet your thoughts.
Visualize - (for my wildly vivid imagination, visualizations are my absolute favorite way to align myself).
Picture a new inquiry (or sale) in your inbox! How do you feel when you see that email? Where are you? What do you do when you see that email?
Picture your bank account growing. How do you feel to see that number rise? Where are you as you check your bank account? What’s around you? How are you celebrating?
Write down exactly what it is that you want on paper and read it to yourself every day (and night). What will you give in exchange for what you want?
Get CRYSTAL clear on what you offer and say it plainly. Confusion almost always = a no. Don’t complicate things, it should be super cut and dry because that’s how any person will remember you. We all have A LOT going on in our brains, and our brains are constantly trying to decipher what information we need vs what we don’t need. So, take the pressure off of someone’s brain and tell them plainly what you offer.
You can absolutely 100% get more clients/customers! There are so many people in this world and so many need what you’re providing. Don’t worry about what other people are doing, focus on how YOU can provide your knowledge and skills to better someone else’s life today.
Talk to me in the comments and tell me your struggle with find clients/customers. I’m here for you and I want to help.
“We congratulate BrightStar Care of East Lake County on receiving the Best of Home Care Provider of Choice Award,” says Aaron Marcum, CEO and founder of Home Care Pulse. “Since this award is based on client feedback, it demonstrates their team’s dedication to providing the highest quality of care with a focus on client satisfaction. We are pleased to recognize BrightStar Care of East Lake County’s dedication to quality, professionalism and expertise in home care.”
BrightStar Care contracted with Home Care Pulse to conduct live phone interviews with clients each month. Because Home Care Pulse is an independent third-party company, it can collect honest and unbiased feedback. BrightStar Care of East Lake County received the highest satisfaction scores from their clients in areas such as professionalism, services provided, compassion of caregivers and overall quality of care.
“Our goal at Home Care Pulse is to empower home care businesses to deliver the best home care possible,” says Aaron Marcum. “We are happy to recognize BrightStar Care of East Lake County as a Best of Home Care Provider of Choice and to celebrate their accomplishments as a trusted home care provider.”
To find out more about BrightStar Care of East Lake County’s commitment to excellence, view all of our testimonials or please call (219) 228-4799.
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Hip-hop artist Marshall Mathers, known professionally as Eminem, has been waiting in vain for President Donald Trump to respond to a four-minute freestyle rap he directed at the president in October.
“I was and am still extremely angry,” Mathers said last week during an interview with Sirius XM’s Shade 45.
“I can’t stand that motherf—er. I feel like he’s not paying attention to me. I was kind of waiting for him to say something … and for some reason, he didn’t say anything,” he added.
He sarcastically indicated that he is fit for politics, saying, “I got a really good educational background, and I’m like super smart at everything.”
The freestyle rap Mathers directed at Trump, called “The Storm,” was performed by the musician for the BET Hip Hop Awards.
“But we better give Obama props / ‘Cause what we got in office now’s a kamikaze / That’ll probably cause a nuclear holocaust,” he said.
“Any fan of mine who’s a supporter of his / I’m drawing in the sand a line, you’re either for or against / And if you can’t decide who you like more and you’re split / On who you should stand beside, I’ll do it for you with this / F— you!”
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Two scenarios were mapped out: the central scenario modelled an early and smooth transition by NZ businesses to meet climate obligations. The shock scenario anticipated more than a decade of inaction on emissions reduction, followed by more aggressive action from 2030.
The modelling shows that NZ can decarbonise towards a two-degree target while achieving economic growth.
A key difference between the scenarios was the timing of the inclusion of agriculture within the NZ Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Other factors included improvements in technology, the purchasing of carbon credits, and the rate of afforestation.
The modelling indicated the central scenario would create $30 billion more GDP through to 2050 than the shock scenario.
Agriculture faces challenges in a two-degree aligned economy, but the industry is projected to be better off from an early, phased, introduction to the NZ ETS, rather than a more rapid entry later on.
Growth is not projected to be evenly distributed. Renewable electricity sources such as wind, hydro and solar will be among those industries to prosper, alongside fishing and non-ferrous metals, while fossil fuel industries will contract.
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Forestry will likely face significant fire risk but be an important sector in the transition to a two-degree economy.
Drought, wildfires and glacial retreat will likely increase in frequency and cause economic loss and operational disruption for agriculture and tourism, as evidenced by past climate events.
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At its most basic premise, the case for businesses expanding their marketing beyond so-called general market strategies and methods to appeal to a multicultural consumer base is a simple one. Not only has the ethnic segment been the fastest growing in the United States for quite some time, it is estimated by David Burgos and Ola Mobolade (co-authors of the book, Marketing to the New Majority) that “By 2042, The United States is expected to become a majority-minority country”. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, this is already the case for the population that is under 18 years old (51% racial/ethnic minorities including foreign-born whites vs 49% whites), (Burgos & Mobolade, 2). Please note the two accompanying charts under Exhibits 1 and 2 at the end of the paper.
Between 2000 and 2010, the multiracial population grew 19% in one decade alone! It would seem foolish (if not downright careless!) for an organization not to adjust their marketing campaigns to appeal to this fast-growing segment. The business community is making a mistake if it believes this growth trend is abnormal and likely to level out in the future, as the multiracial population is estimated to grow by 194% between 2010 and 2050 (Burgos & Mobolade, 6). Even if this growth estimate is somewhat aggressive, even half of this rate would be tremendous growth! As Burgos and Mobolade state, “The demographic shift underway in the United States is unstoppable”. Those companies that either consciously or ignorantly choose to ignore this multicultural audience in its marketing campaigns are doing so at their own risk. As Burgos and Mobolade write, “marketing communications strategies that fail to adapt will fall behind. The New Majority will select brands that reflect their transcultural realities while still acknowledging their ethnic nuances, leaving less culturally competent brands to history” (Burgos & Mobolade, 105-106). Not marketing to ethnic minorities is basically the equivalent of letting sales revenue slip through your fingertips, which is obviously not something any business (regardless of the size and stature) likes to do!
Regarding the demographic statistics mentioned above, Hispanics currently represent the largest racial minority segment in the U.S. Not only that, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. Hispanic population to number 133 million by 2050, which is more than double the 50 million number for 2010 (based on 2000 Census figures). Here are the projected population figures and growth rates for the three main racial minority segments (please note the additional chart depicted in Exhibit 3 at the end of the paper as well):
This being said, while it is important for companies to appeal to African and Asian Americans in their marketing efforts as well, one could argue it is downright crucial for companies to target Hispanics if they want to grow their revenue in the future. Although intelligently-managed companies have been marketing to Hispanics for some time now, this segment still represents a relatively untapped source of growth for many organizations. While language barriers and lower than average buying power (on a per-person basis) represent two of the main challenges when it comes to marketing to Hispanics, companies are making a stereotypical mistake if they believe this to be the case for most Hispanics, as this is certainly not the case. Research has shown that the language barrier mostly only applies to first-generation immigrants to the U.S., those who are said to be…
responses for systematic differences in demographic, economic, and psychographic characteristics between buyers and non-buyers. If there are significant differences, those factors on which they differ could be instrumental in the shaping of target marketing strategies. Since most of the consumer responses were translated into numerical scores, the data are amenable to parametric methods of statistical analysis. We employ analysis of variance to test for differences in means. F and t statistics are given…
paper examines one such company – Whole Foods Market, which is seen by many as the forefront in bringing local, organic, and eco-friendly products and stores to the masses. In 1978, with a desire to bring naturally grown and locally sourced food to the Austin, Texas community two college dropouts created a small grocery store named Saferway. A direct connotation of Safeway grocery stores, Saferway was established to bring “safer” foods to the local community (Market…
Years, Whole Foods has been growing extremely fast, opening up new store after another. According to wallstreet, just in 2013 alone, there have been openings of thirty-two stores in ten markets. Whole Foods owe its success to the organic food craze, which has allowed the company to charge premium prices for its produts, compared tp the conventional producrs. Wall Street has been monitoring this company chasing after its stock, which went from high to low. Wall Street notices that Whole Foods Revenues…
Whole Foods When walking into Whole Foods the front of the store is always blazing with flowers and when you walk in its directly into the fresh produce that is tantalizing, fresh and over flowing. When I walk into other grocery stores I’m greeted with a big display of lay’s potato chips, donuts and bins of dollar candy. This is very clear how this makes the two stores different. If I want a cold coke I have several options in a normal grocery store at whole foods there no wear to…
Diya Green City is a project launched under Uttar Pradesh Affordable Housing policy in Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad. Interested buyers can fill in the application after fulfilling the eligibility. The units will be allotted through lucky draw in four categories- EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG.
Diya Green City project will be ready for possession by December 2019. Currently the project is under-construction and applications are invited from the interested buyers. The last date for online application is August 18.
Diya Green City project applications can be filled online till August 18. Applicants can also buy application form from State Bank of India, HDFC and Yes Bank branches at a cost of Rs 200. The application has to be duly filled and submitted to the branch with refundable registration fee as given in the below table. The lucky draw will be held by Ghaziabad Development Authority. The unsuccessful applicants will get their money back through NEFT after the lucky draw.
Diya Green City is an affordable housing project in which EWS unit is available for Rs 4.86 lakh while LIG unit is offered for Rs 11.89 lakh. These two categories are allotted on lucky draw basis only. The MIG units are offered for Rs 17 lakh onwards and the bigger HIG units are available for Rs 24 lakh onwards. The eligible participants can also avail subsidy for Rs 2.67 lakh under Credit-linked Subsidy Scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna.
There are multiple banks who are offering home loans for Diya Green City project on Construction-lined payment plan. HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Bank of Baroda and Yes Bank are few of them who are providing home loan to the successful applicants of the scheme.
Diya Green City is registered with Uttar Pradesh RERA with ID- UPRERAPRJ6568. The proposed start date mentioned on the RERA website is October 2016 while the end date is December 2019.
Applicants can track construction status on diyagreencity(dot)com. The last updation was on June 30 which shows the towers have been erected and the external structure is ready. For latest update, applicants can visit the website.
Diya Green City flats are available in four formats- 1/2/3/4 BHK and EWS category. The EWS flat has 1 bedroom/living room, kitchen, toilet and balcony in 270 sq ft. A 1BHK unit has 1 bedroom, 1 drawing room, kitchen, toilet and two balcony available in two space format- 431 sq ft and 570 sq ft. A 3BHK set offers 2 bedroom, drawing room, kitchen, 2 toilet and two balcony in 807 sq ft and 925 sq ft. Also, a 4BHK unit is built in 1027 sq ft offering 3 bedroom, dining room, kitchen, 2 toilet and 4 balconies.
I would like to share with you a little bit about my present service dog Bear Totem. Or we'd call him an Assistance Dog here in Scotland. He is a British Timber Dog.
I really wanted a rescue because I love them and I wanted a dog that was a young adult to train. This way I would not have to wait for the dog to age a lot to be able to do certain tasks.
I looked for about a year for the right dog in different rescues. Some would not respond to me or told me a flat no. Afraid I would abuse the dog I assume. I looked through a range of different breeds.
I was mostly looking for a dog that was between 1 and 3 years old that was pretty balanced. I have had many dogs that I have rehabilitated. My previous Service Dog and Service Dog in Training were ones. But I wanted a dog I could run with without having to address previous problems first. It made me feel guilty but I felt with my level of disabilities it was the way to go.
I ended up adopting Bear through a rescue I had been a part of when my previous dog was alive. So they knew me and were willing to make a leap of faith in me.
They had me foster Bear at first to see if we were a good fit. This is part of their normal practice and not just something because of my special circumstances. I would highly recommend it to anyone because I was able to try Bear in a number of situations and with certain other things to make sure he was the right dog. I didn't trust my heart but I was sure by the end of week one that he wouldn't be going anywhere.
I have had Bear for a year and a half now and I graduated him to full Service Dog about 6 months ago. He's 2.5 years old now or thereabouts. He does a lot of things for me. Here are just a few:
I suffer from Functional Neurological Disorder, Fibromyaligia, ME and a few other related conditions.
I specifically trained Bear to help me in all aspects of my disabilities. From not being able to step forward sometimes to staggering or tremors, pain, loss of focus, cataclysmic fatigue, speech problems and so on. I don't know how I'll be from one moment to the next. Bear alerts to what is coming and is trained in ways to keep me calm.
He is a trained Guide Dog. Due to Neurological problems I can lose my sight entirely when there is too much light or too little. I also have extreme tunnel vision and night blindness. Bear is trained to be my eyes in these situations and has a special harness he wears. His harness is not just for guide work but also has a mobility handle on it so that if I need balance assistance I can have a bit of a lean on him. This is handy as I can get dizzy if there are too many items on display or too much activity around. Bear usually brings me to a seat if he can in such situations. In stores I need the handle though.
Bear is trained to Alert to dissociative seizures and respond to them as well. I get these due to the same neural condition as the blindness. He will tell me when a seizure is coming, usually giving me a five to ten minute window. If we are out walking he will take me to a bench or somewhere I can sit. Then he is trained to hit pressure points in my body with his paws that I have noticed can stop the seizure from happening or reaching its full potential. That's for the bigger ones, for smaller ones he will stop me from stepping out into traffic and things like that.
Bear also helps me in the house. He helps me balance to do house work and will lead me around clutter so I don't have to focus that much on where I am putting my feet. He brings me things from my husband and gets things for me. He opens cabinets and doors and helps me take my clothes off and on. He helps me make the bed.
He is a wonderful dog who enjoys learning! Don't listen to people who say that sled dogs are too stubborn to do tasks like these. I like them because of that independent mind. A good service dog is one who can think for himself. Bear has saved my life many times already by quick thinking.
To learn more about Bear I have set up a public blog for him on Facebook. Mostly so his rescue could keep tabs on his progress but many people have found it enjoyable. I'm glad to share. Bear Totem FND Assistance Dog
My daughter, Alison,is a talented trainer. Animals have always seemed to know what she wanted them to do and she knew what they wanted also.
Love the bond and partnership that Bear and Alison have. I follow all of your adventures and am awed by your success xxxx
Bear is a phenomenal partner and Alison is a fantastic trainer. I follow their adventures and always am amazed at the bond they have! May you and Bear have a very long journey, Alison!
Alison, thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story. It's wonderful that you did not give up your search for the right dog and that you have been able to train him yourself.
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- Lightweight. Can be used under makeup. Can be used at night, does not cause puffy eyes by morning.
- Eventually, it starts being difficult to get the right amount out as too much comes out at once. What a waste...
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It doesn't do anything when it comes to reducing wrinkles. It does kinda reduce dark circles a bit though, but it could do a better job.
Texture is also quite similar, almost like a gel or fluid, very light, and you really only need a tiny bit of it because it spreads very nicely so you'll have it for a long time ;)
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I'm the kind of person this is marketed to, (very!) early 30s, first wrinkles appearing around my eyes, and I'm sorry to say this serum did nothing for them, or dark circles, or puffiness... It moisturises fine, but you can get other products that moisturise just as well for much less money. On the upside, it has caused no irritation whatsoever and it is nice to apply.
This was �20 UK and I've been using it every day and night for about 3 mths now. I'm just starting to run out.
The thing that's really bothered me about it is the pump - one full pump is way too much for both eyes. I apply using a gentle tapping motion around my socket using my ring fingertip and 1 pump has sometimes run off my finger tip before I've got a chance to apply it all. I managed to kinda press the pump to the side very gently rather than straight down for a while and was able to get the right amount, but it was very frustrating trying to do that twice a day! As I've got to the end of the product this has proved impossible and far too much is literally shooting out, sometimes missing my finger completely. I hate wasting product but at the moment most of each pump is ending up in the sink!!! I know it's more sanitary having a pump dispenser but please, make one that dispenses the right amount of product!
This isn't a *bad* product, but I won't be repurchasing. Neals Yard White Tea eye gel does the same job as this for about a third less �� so maybe I'll go back to that.
this is great stuff, quite possibly my HG. first, it's just generally nice - the texture is light and gel-like, easily absorbed, invisible on the skin, no fragrance - AND, more importantly, it does what it says on the package, which is moisturizing, relaxing micro-tensions in the skin and smoothing. well I've encountered quite a few eye creams that felt nice to use and came with pretty promises, but actually making a visible difference is a rare thing.
my only slight problem with it is the pump bottle, as pressing it once might not give you enough of the stuff inside, but pressing it twice will likely produce too much (and when I apply too much of this, my upper lids get sticky).
This lovely lightweight gel smoothed, moisturized, and firmed my eye area and softened my fine lines, all while sinking in before I had time to get impatient (about 3-5 minutes). Impressive, as I have a very dry eye area and usually need richer creams to do the work that this gel accomplished so delicately. It made a very slight improvement in my skin over the other high end (Perricone) eye cream I had been using, which I think is impressive, as there is only so much an OTC eye treatment can do. I could not detect any fragrance. I have sensitive skin and sometimes eczema on my eyelids, and this serum did not irritate at all, and in fact felt soothing. I had a small sample packet that lasted me for 3 weeks of daily use, which suggests that the full size bottle would actually be extremely economical. I cannot imagine an eye treatment doing more than this little serum, so even though I love trying new things and hoping for the latest miracle, I will definitely buy it again. I cannot comment on packaging as I had a sample.
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Read the passage carefully and without referring to the passage classify the following statements as TRUE or FALSE. (Answers provided at the Answers page)
KARL ROVE, President George W. Bush's Deputy Chief of Staff, said in an interview in 2004: “We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own reality. And while you're studying that reality – judiciously, as you will – we'll act again, creating other new realities, which you can study too, and that's how things will sort out. We're history's actors… and you, all of you, will be left to just study what we do.”
Aptly, this forms the epigraph of Noam Chomsky's book Making the Future: Occupations, Interventions, Empire and Resistance, especially because Chomsky aims to dismantle such a posture of extreme confidence and arrogance, of inequality, disenfranchisement and deceit. The functionalist logic of late imperial culture provides a basis to the current debate on this far-reaching issue and focuses on the theoretical, ideological and political assumptions that underpin it. The varied areas of media, theatre, film, photography, emphasize the reproduction of the empire's dominant self-images with the sole purpose of exploiting and oppressing weaker cultures, which continue to pay a huge price.
The hegemonic tenor of Pax Americana is audible in Rove's words ensuring that American authorship remains paramount behind histories of those nations that have experienced American interventions. The words are couched in the language of politics that is exclusionary to the extent that it assaults national sovereignty around the world through vast expansion of its powerful frame of reference and regurgitating abject disinformation. The United States' military and cultural dominance shows how imperial rule involves the control over the internal and external policy of the ‘other', the subordinate periphery. Military dominance sustains a massive capacity to influence the global economy that neither a more efficient Japan nor a united Europe can entirely overcome. To fully grasp this interaction, it is important to come to grips with the vast differences between the inadequacy of the subject and the power of the state. The culture of imperialism is not an event of the past, and much still remains in the legacy of colonial history, culturally, economically and politically.
Chomsky takes upon himself the task of unmasking American foreign policy in the context of the timing of Rove's statement, which is around 2002 when the U.S. was divided into two camps. One of them favoured intervention in Iraq which it said would finally usher in a transformation to a democratic form of government that would spread all over West Asia. Along with this, the motive of gaining from the rich oil reserves also underpinned the argument of adopting an aggressive policy against Saddam Hussein.
The other camp, which included the Pentagon and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), argued against the war as they were sceptical of any success. The discourse underpinned by the theory that weapons of mass destruction in the hands of Saddam Hussein would culminate in an Armageddon finally lent legitimacy to George Bush entering one of the most disastrous and expensive wars the U.S. has ever fought.
It goes to the credit of Chomsky for standing up against American intervention in Iraq, not merely because it would be costly or achieve no positive results, but because, as he argues, it is in the nature of American foreign policy to be inherently ‘evil and criminal', a feature that defines its imperial ideology. Chomsky writes: “The criticism of the Iraq war is on grounds of cost and failure; what are called ‘pragmatic reasons', a stance that is considered hard-headed, serious, moderate – in the case of Western crimes.”
It is clear that the prevalence of a war-like situation in West Asia is owing to the joint designs of Israel and the U.S. which are not ready to change their policy towards Palestine that can facilitate a solution. Nor has the U.S. played a conciliatory role between India and China or achieved much geopolitically in bringing about a more peaceful Afghanistan. As Chomsky argues: “It is an article of faith, almost a part of the national creed, that the United States is righteously unlike other great powers, past and present.”
Can we agree with Chomsky that nothing seems to have changed? The 500 years of history since Columbus has been one of subversion, aggression and brutal genocide that was inherent even during the Cold War. With the demise of the Cold War, things stand where they are though now the West is given a free reign in its imperial designs unlike the pre-Gorbachev era. The Third World escaped any interference from the West for many decades until the expiry of the Soviet Union brought about a unilateral world in which America meddles with international politics with its nefarious actions.
The Soviet Union ruled over Eastern Europe, but probably less viciously than the way the U.S. exercised its hegemony over Latin America. For example, it is a revelation to see the American hand in involving erstwhile Nazi generals in the whole exercise of terror and domination in Latin America.
And the world goes on in a state of “repressive tolerance”, a Marcusian conception that is applied globally. Chomsky is enraged by this remorseless transnational hegemony. His idea of power as violence is deep down an intellectual stance of articulating an appraisal of the existing world order where persecution and carnage have been integral and more so recently in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
As generalisations and theory are not sufficient for an understanding of the evolution of imperialism, its impact at various levels of specificity has to be taken up and a painstaking attempt made to create in detail the values, the attitudes and the atmosphere of colonised societies. As societies are juxtaposed and then intermingled, it creates significant and unexpected perspectives, which are the sign of the new problems and complexities of authority and power. Chomsky sets out to deflate the celebratory tone of American self-importance by analysing and resisting the continuing imperial attitude of America with his counter-narratives to the official histories in his essays on the world financial crisis, global warming, the wars in West Asia, about the rise of China, threat of nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea and the shift towards Left politics in Latin America. He has a significant story to tell, a revisionist narrative running through the collection of essays that throw light on decades of lies behind the American foreign policy and thereby facilitating the process of retrieving histories of those who unfortunately suffer a marginalised status. Provocative and firmly written, the 50 commentaries that compose Making the Future appeared in The New York Times Syndicate over the last few years. They bring out the state of U.S. politics between 2007 and 2011, a comprehensive and an objective perspective that rewrites biased accounts of various national and international significance. An understanding and appreciation of these essays will help throw light on the overwhelming majority of the American opinion-makers and their perspectives, replete with forged documents and blatant lies.
1) “We're an empire now,…..… will be left to just study what we do.” are the words of George W Bush.
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IPL 2018 was supposed to be the perfect platform for India‘s Under-19 World Cup star Kamlesh Nagarkoti to graduate to the next level after setting the stage alight with his speed and aggression during the U19 tournament in New Zealand earlier in the year.
But a foot injury meant the teenager didn’t get to showcase his skills at the senior level. His place in the Kolkata Knight Riders team went to the unheralded Prasidh Krishna and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
Krishna, who was just a net bowler at the beginning of the year and not a regular for his state side Karnataka, was spotted by KKR talent scouts and got drafted into the team. The lanky pacer turned heads with his quick arm action and disconcerting bounce. In seven matches for the Knight Riders, Krishna snared 10 wickets and even though he was expensive at 9.2 an over, he had done enough to put himself on the radar.
Krishna was selected for the India ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams and his last two efforts have put him in the limelight.
Playing for India ‘B’ in the Quadrangular series, he picked up 4-49 in a 50-over match against South Africa A before picking up 4-50 against India ‘A’.
Krishna hits the deck hard and at just 22 years of age, has a long road ahead of him. And if he sustains his fitness and discipline, India will gain yet another fine pace bowling option to add to their ever-growing arsenal.
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Team Great Britain star Tai Woffinden is back on top of the world after securing his second FIM Speedway World Championship title at the Marian Rose Motoarena in Torun, Poland on Saturday night.
25-year-old Woffinden now has an unassailable lead going into the final round of the season, the DON Smallgoods Australian FIM Speedway Grand Prix, at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium on October 24, where he will also be presented with the World Championship trophy.
The 2015 Championship is Woffinden’s second world title in three seasons and the Scunthorpe-born racer becomes only the third Brit to win speedway’s biggest prize twice, following in the footsteps of both Freddie Williams and Peter Craven.
He also joins Swedish legend Tony Rickardsson, Aussie star Jason Crump, Danish racer Nicki Pedersen and American icon Greg Hancock in the elite band of riders who have won multiple titles since the World Championship series was established in 1995 and is the 16th multi-time world champion in speedway history.
Posted on October 4, 2015 October 4, 2015 by emmacatherine93Posted in SpeedwayTagged Britain, Etihad Stadium, FIM Speedway World Championship, Melbourne, Scunthorpe, Speedway, Tai Woffinden.
The Poole ‘Readypower’ Pirates have made history by winning their third Elite League title in as many seasons on Wednesday night – becoming the first club in more than 40 years to do so.
It has been 43 years since the Pirates’ Grand Final opponents, the Belle Vue Aces achieved the treble and 2015 marks the 7th time that the Pirates have won the title.
It wasn’t all plain sailing for Poole though as they were made to sweat by a resilient Belle Vue team at Wimborne Road, before the dream of that third title became reality.
The Dorset club got off to the best possible start, banging in two consecutive 5-1s in the opening two heats, courtesy of Australian duo Davey Watt and Chris Holder, along with the fast track reserve pairing of Paul Starke and Kyle Newman.
Watt and his partner, Grand Prix star, Holder saw off both fellow countryman Max Fricke and Holder’s GP rival Matej Zagar, while Starke and Newman managed to fend off the challenge from opposite numbers Steve Worrall and Stefan Nielsen.
A 4-2 from Australian ace Dakota North and Pirates’ captain Maciej Janowski meant that there was a danger of the meeting becoming a no-contest, however, the Aces responded with three straight heat advantages of their own to stop the Pirates in their tracks.
Despite looking far from comfortable in his early rides, following a crash in the first leg of this meeting in Manchester on Monday night, Polish star Kacper Gomolski kept out of the gate in heat number eight and with reserve rider Kyle Newman providing excellent support, the Pirates were able extend their lead even more with a crucial 5-1 over the Aces pairing of Fricke and Worrall.
Heat number 10 saw an intense battle which was worthy of a Grand Final, between GP riders Janowski and Zagar, with the Pole coming out on top. That increased Belle Vue’s deficit to eight points, and it took a brilliant ride from Holder to deny an Aces 5-1 in the 11th race as the meeting remained delicately poised.
Newman then took victory in the second of the reserves races, however is partner Starke, who was on his second machine, couldn’t add to the Pirates tally.
Despite this, a dominant ride by his skipper Janowski in heat 13 held the Pirates’ advantage at six points, leaving them tantalisingly close to winning the title, but also leaving the chance for the Aces to win it themselves.
That was about to change in Heat 14 though, as Gomolski made an excellent gate to hold off a battling Josh Grajczonek. But tensions rose when North fell, however, he managed to get to his feet and clear the track in order to avoid the stoppage – an effort which was duly applauded by the huge crowd.
The applause continued to echo around the packed Wimborne Road circuit as the injured Gomolski stuck to his task of holing off former Pirate to seal the most important of victories and realise the dream.
However, the Aces, inspired by the British pair of Craig Cook and Scott Nicholls, managed to close the meeting out with a consolation 5-1, and went home knowing that they had well and truly played a part in this thrilling title race after holding the Pirates to a 46-46 draw in the first leg at Kirkmanshulme Lane two days ago.
But, the Pirates managed to find that extra edge and consequently were the team that now find themselves celebrating long into the night after another fantastic title defence.
Posted on October 2, 2015 by emmacatherine93Posted in Other Sports, SpeedwayTagged Belle Vue Aces, Grand Final, Poole Pirates, Speedway.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced coach to join our team. Gymnastics in Falkirk is currently going through an exciting period of development. Along with the upcoming opening of a new state of the art gymnastics training facility we also have a new progressive gymnastics curriculum with pathways to local clubs.
Due to the number of classes we operate, we are able to offer various working options. Covering a range of hours and days to suit most availabilities. As a supportive employer we will also mentor and support you through your gymnastics coaching journey!
We invite all candidates who hold a UKCC Level 1 or above in any gymnastics discipline, with gymnastics coaching experience to apply for one of our assistant coaching positions.
Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (1) defends as New York Knicks guard Allonzo Trier (14) tries to drive the ball past in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
All the players were determined to show a little more support for each other. In the first minutes of a desperately needed game against New York, Jordan huddled all five starters at the free-throw line after a dead ball.
Hairstyles, different player combinations, attempts at camaraderie. Maybe even post-Halloween voodoo.
The Mavericks didn't have near enough of either and the Knicks gladly took advantage. They clearly outplayed the Mavericks in the second half and rolled to a 118-106 victory at American Airlines Center.
"We don't have the luxury to take anything for granted," Wesley Matthews said. "We have to play like dogs every single night, regardless of who's lined up against us, regardless of what anybody's record is. And we didn't do it."
They are 2-7 because of it. They have the same record after nine games that they had two years ago, when they finished 33-49. They are one game ahead of the 1-8 start they had last season, when they finished 24-58.
Amazingly, there were no boos cascading down on the Mavericks in the fourth quarter, when they were run off the court by a Knicks' team that was led by Allonzo Trier, Mitchell Robinson, who never played in college, and Damyean Dotson.
"The answer is obviously no," coach Rick Carlisle said when asked if this team is playing hard enough, consistently enough to win NBA games. "We've got to do better. We've got to get angry. We've got to get more together.
"There's a certain pride that you got to have every night in this league. Tonight in the second half, we just weren't there the way we needed to be there."
Nobody in a Mavericks uniform was worthy of a passing grade. Smith, who was coming off one of his worst games in LA, followed it up with 23 points. But he had six turnovers and missed half of his 10 free throws.
Combined, the Mavericks managed to avoid the 20-turnover threshold for the third game in a row, but just barely. They had 19.
Barea had said after Wednesday's one-point loss in LA against the Lakers that the Mavericks needed to do a better job of "picking each other up."
Before Friday's game, Carlisle said : "We're 2-6. We can do better in a lot of areas. And that's certainly one of them."
About the only thing the Mavericks did well together was take responsibility for the lousy effort after halftime. Players, at least the couple who remained in the locker room long enough to chat with media members, said they need to look in the mirror.
Carlisle said: "It starts with me. I take responsibility for this game and the way our team is struggling. I'm the leader of this thing and I got to do a better job of getting these guys playing harder, playing more together. Tonight, this whole second half was dismal."
This recent install of 26,500 square feet baseball infield complete with batting cages is the fourth and final project to be installed at the George and June Schaaf Sports Complex in the past few years by All Synthetic Group-Midwest.
All of the fields installed have been for Chicago Christian High School and Trinity Christian College (boys and girls teams) and are also used by the local summer league softball and baseball teams as well.
For this project the schools chose, Sporturf™ True Grass, which is a premium athletic product that has been tried and tested in the toughest conditions. This product also features the longest lasting fiber available, which makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor athletic fields.
Sod, fencing, netting, synthetic turf cages and a new synthetic mound will be installed in the weeks to come.
This site is only one of many ongoing projects that ASG and J&L Strawn Sports Construction have in progress that utilize old waste sites that have met their dormancy requirements. What better way to breathe new life into a property than as a youth sports facility that will bring more people, jobs and revenue to these sometime undesirable areas of a town or city and make it a destination spot their community.
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Cattle: At the livestock auction held Friday in Siler City a total of 1,068 cattle, 46 goats, and 24 sheep were sold. Compared to last week, slaughter cows were unevenly steady; while bulls were 1.00 to 5.00 higher. Feeder steers…
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Mary: I’m Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at the cost of regulations. Mike, one of the stated goals of the new Trump Administration is to reduce the costs of regulations,…
At the livestock auction held Thursday at Smithfield a total of 516 cattle and no goats were sold. Slaughter cattle were steady when compared to the previous week. Feeder cattle were mostly steady. Average dressing slaughter cows brought $52.00 to…
Cattle futures slid Friday while hog prices bounced back from a midweek selloff, as the focus for traders in both markets returned to the current strength of demand for beef and pork. A public dispute between the U.S. and Mexican…
Mary: This is Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at tiny companies. Mike, many people dream of owning their own company. And, of course, this happens for thousands of people. But…
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Books, Road to Pub, and Best Writing Advice: Author Interviews with Adam Seltzer, Jen Longo and Ellen Hopkins!
1 Books, Road to Pub, and Best Writing Advice: Author Interviews with Adam Seltzer, Jen Longo and Ellen Hopkins!
I found myself in a twitter conversation about Christian YA books, and I thought, “Hey, someone ought to write one for the Satanic kids.” I think I tweeted out the first few paragraphs almost exactly as they appear in the final draft.
Off and on for a couple of years; I’d work on it to amuse myself during downtime, then tell myself to get back to work on the other projects that I thought would be more commercial. I hadn’t done a YA book with a guy narrator in five or six years; my publisher back then told me they were hard to sell, and I was better off either writing more girls or switching to middle grade. I did a little of both.
Well, this is my sixteenth book, counting nonfiction, a couple written under other names, etc. In any given year I’ll write 3-5 books; maybe a third of the ones I write get published. The rest get used for parts; there are a couple of scene in PLAY ME BACKWARDS that are partly drawn from an unfinished one about younger versions of the characters called TAKE THIS TEST AND SHOVE IT, and others come from an old graphic novel script. If you want to go back further in time, I wrote three or four full novels before the first one that came out. The first one I wrote when I was fifteen or sixteen, the first one that was published came out when I was twenty-six.
I get up and go to work every morning, usually at the closest coffee shop to my house. Putting together playlists, creating an atmosphere, etc are really just excuses not to work. But I do them all the time. Some songs one every version of the playlist for this project include “DC Comics and Chocolate MIlkshakes” by Art Brut, “Stay Hungry” by Twisted Sister, “Thinking of You" by Katy Perry (I always had visions of publishers making me use a Katy Perry song as the title) and “Ask Her for Adderall” by the Hold Steady. And lots of The Mountain Goats.
I hate to say it, but the most practical advice anyone can give is “follow the trends and stick to the formula.” I only manage to do so off and on, but the difference in how interested people are in the books when I do is pretty shocking.
My parents bought our town cemetery when I was in middle school, around the time a bunch of really random deaths were happening in the close circle of our family and friends. It was a pretty harsh and rapid introduction to death and mourning for a young kid, and the way our parents guided mine and my siblings' responses to the sadness around us was always kind of baffling to me. As we grew up and each worked different jobs in the graves, my sisters and I would encounter people and events that were at turns heartbreaking and beautiful and confusing and just awful and our responses were constantly monitored and often mocked. It was messed up! I've always written, all my life, and I think this story, many versions of it, began forming when I was maybe twelve years old.
The first incarnation of the book was as a full length play, part of my grad school thesis in Playwriting. I wrote the play in 2000, then began the prose version of the story when my daughter started pre-school in 2006. It took two years to write, a year to revise. So really, I guess thirteen years? Yikes.
SIX FEET OVER IT is the first novel I've written. It took me a year to land an agent, and once I did she bravely led me through a year of doing spec revisions for several editors who "Loved" the MS, but wanted changes. I would revise for months to each editor's liking, then they would ultimately turn it down. This happened five or six times, until Random House bought it in 2011. The book is completely different in many ways from the initial version, and once Random bought it it went through several more revisions. Not at all easy, not a road for easily bruised egos or wishy-washy agents. My agent is AMAZING. So is my editor. I won the literary lottery and I'm grateful every day for those two unbelievably talented women and everyone at Random who brought this book to life.
I recently moved to Seattle from San Francisco where I at last have the writer's dream: a home office. My ritual is blessed and rigid: I run every morning at 7am, take my daughter to school at 8am, shower and do errands till 10am and then it is ON. People better not mess with me from the hours of 10am-3pm because I AM WRITING. I take breaks, of course, but that's WRITING TIME. I listen to music, religiously. I've written every word of every play and story and book I've worked on since 1998 listening to one artist: Enya. She is just perfect! Moody and easily tucked into the back of my mind. I love my office, and am incredibly grateful my husband and I have figured out how to make it work for me to take care of things at home and write. Still though, there are days I have to leave the house and go to a coffee shop or the library or I'll be distracted by the never-ending laundry and dirty dish piles.Seattle is a haven of writers who are so generous and I've been lucky enough to start having writing dates with some of them, which are incredibly productive. When I'm revising things shut down and my family is like, "Are we ever going to eat or have clean underwear again?" The answer is, of course, sure. As soon as I'm finished with this revision, People.
Before you begin, make sure you've got at least a basic grasp of the main tenants of sentence structure and grammar. And plotting prose. READ. All the time, and make note of why you love what you love and hate what you hate, what confuses you and delights you and WHY. Outline. It may work for you. Write the book that won't leave your mind alone, the story that nags you night and day. Find an agent who loves your book for the same reasons you do, same goes for an editor, and then trust them. And trust yourself. Trust your story and why you wrote it. Two books I could now never do without: ON WRITING by Stephen King and THE ELEMENTS OF STLYE by Strunk/White/Kalman, a book suggested by King in ON WRITING. In a sea of books about how or why to write, they are all I will ever need.
There were a couple of mosque burnings in the news. I posted on my FB page, "We all serve one Creator," meaning Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, whomever. A teen slapped me, saying, "It's awfully arrogant of you to think I have to believe in anything at all. I'm an atheist." That interested me as a storyline....
I broke in as a freelance journalist and did that for a number of years. Some of the stories I wrote seemed like they'd make interesting nonfiction children's books. I was already involved with SCBWI and thought I'd write picture books--not my skill set! But I was learning the children's publishing industry that way and published 20 nonfiction children's books before the story idea for CRANK hit me. I met an editor from S & S at a conference, showed her ten pages of CRANK, and the book sold with only 75 pp complete. RUMBLE is my 11th YA with S & S.
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These last two days have been great days for Sammy. He finally got some really good rest, as did we. Last night was the first really great night of sleep I think we all got since we got to the hospital on the 19th. Which was certainly needed. The last couple days have been a bit crazy, in good and in overwhelming ways.
Sunday night Charles left to go back to the Air Force Base he is currently assigned at to finish his last bit of training. It was a really hard decision, but we both felt it was the best of the options presented to us. He only had a few days left on his orders and figured that was better than a possible month of make up down the line at some point. So he went. Monday he let me know that he was finishing that day and would be home in the evening. Such an awesome blessing. We are so grateful that they were willing to make this happen, so he could come back to where he needed to really be without penalty of having to make up the time down the line. Whatever he has left in his training will be done during future Reserve weekends. They are granting him to return here till his orders are finished the end of this month. We are so grateful for this gift. So Charles got back to the hospital Monday night.
Today has been a very busy day. And I am so glad Charles was home to be apart of it all. Sammy got to stand up using a contraption that fully supported him in a standing position. He also got to leave the hospital room and go for a walk around our floor of the hospital. A nice change of view for him, plus he got to be in my arms and get mama cuddles. His Grammy actually got him to laugh. Which was the sweetest sound any of us could ever hear. It was so amazing to hear a little piece of my Sammy back.
Today we also met with the oncologist about Sammy’s case. His oncologist spoke with us for over an hour about Sammy, discussing his diagnosis and giving us an idea of their treatment plan for Sammy. Sammy is diagnosed with standard medulloblastoma. It is a rare form of childhood cancer, but it is the most common childhood brain cancer. As brain cancer is rare. We were told today that they felt they removed as much of the tumor as possible, but no way to say that they absolutely got everything. They will be doing a spinal tap later this week to make sure that the cancer cells have not spread. Right now he is placed at average risk, but if something is found his risk level will change to high. They would like to do the Head-Start III protocol with Sammy. Which is a chemo only treatment plan. His oncologist explained to us that he feels the risks to using radiation on a child like Sammy at his are not worth the benefits at this point in his journey. Radiation has a lot of risk associated with it. This does not mean that radiation is off the table, but that they will not be starting his treatment with radiation.
The Head-Start III protocol (from my current understanding) will be 5 rounds of chemo. Each round of chemo is a 28 day cycle. The first 3-4 days will be the chemo treatment, followed by 2-3 weeks of recovery, followed by whatever is left to go home before the next round begins. This will be an inpatient treatment, so we are told to expect to spend majority of the next 6 months living at the hospital. We will be learning more specifics over the next couple of weeks, but we got the basic overview today as a starter.
We have a lot to figure out for the days and months ahead. And will certainly be needing a lot of support. We have a lot of questions to and pieces to still figure out in the journey as we are only really beginning to get a glimpse of what this adventure has in store for us. But for now we have a place to start. A basic time line and a general idea of what is ahead of us. Now to start putting the puzzle back together and making the pieces fit.
PRAY for continued healing for Sammy as he recovers from his brain surgery. PRAY he continues to shine through despite all the challenges he currently is facing. PRAY we are able to clearly explain all that is happening with Sammy and that he is able to understand all that he needs to understand. PRAY for us as we fully begin to process his diagnosis and what that means for us all. PRAY we just will know if this is the right place for us to be for his treatment. PRAY we will be shown clearly if this is not the place we are supposed to be for our journey. PRAY for our spirits to be calm and peaceful. PRAY for healing of our hearts as we learned last night our family dog was killed over the weekend, and PRAY for our boys as we try to explain to them the loss of their furry brother. PRAY for each person that plays a role along Sammy’s journey. PRAY we all have another restful, refreshing night of sleep.
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Paris – Marion Cotillard knows she was not the first choice of the producers to incarnate the legendary French chanson singer Edith Piaf in the critically acclaimed biopic La Vie en Rose.
‘(The producer) drew up a list of possible actresses on which my name did not appear because I am not bankable enough,’ the 32-year- old, Paris-born actress said.
In fact, according to media reports, after director Olivier Dahan chose the Paris-born Cotillard over the internationally known star of The Da Vinci Code and the French smash hit Amelie, Audrey Tautou, one production company substantially cut its funding for the movie.
‘There is some resemblance between (Cotillard and Piaf),’ he said. ‘But, beyond the resemblance, I wanted an actress without limits, and it seemed to me that Marion had that in her, even if it had never been exploited before.’
In fact, Cotillard’s performance as Piaf, and the subsequent nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actress, has overnight turned her from a second-rank actress with an excellent reputation into a star who, it is assumed, will never again be considered not bankable.
The nomination itself has thrust her into such stellar company as Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Adjani and Simone Signoret, those rare French female performers nominated for Best Actress Oscars. And if she wins, she will become only the second, after Signoret, to win the award.
While Julie Christie is widely considered the favourite for the prize, Cotillard has already amassed an impressive collection of trophies for her performance as Piaf, including the Golden Globe, the British BAFTA, and the film critics awards of London, Boston, Kansas City and Los Angeles.
The acclaim that has come her way is as much recognition of her talent as of the hard work she put into incarnating Piaf, who died in 1963 at the age of 47 after a life of excess, triumph and tragedy – in other words, a perfect life for the cinema.
But Cotillard knew little about the tiny, charismatic powerhouse lovingly known as La Mome (which means The Kid and is the original, French title of the movie; in some English-language markets the film bears the title The Passionate Life of Edith Piaf).
‘I knew some of her songs,’ Cotillard said. ‘I didn’t know much about her life. But her image made me remember my grandmother, who was the same height – one metre 47 centimetres (4 feet 8 inches) – and that gave me something to go on in the film.’
The most difficult aspect of playing the role, she said, was ‘not going over the top into caricature and not doing so little that it would dilute her personality, and therefore her truth. Every day (of the shooting), I walked a tightrope. But, at the same time, it gave me such pleasure!’
According to one of her coaches for the role, Pascal Luneau, Cotillard was the perfect choice to incarnate a personality as volcanic and charismatic as Piaf.
‘She is a physical actress, of the skin, not cerebral,’ he said. ‘She’s an animal that spits, burns itself. And she has so much cheek that she can sing in the streets.’
About the performance, Luneau said, ‘We decided not to imitate Piaf, not to construct the character. But to let Piaf come to her, to accept her, to be inspired by her.’
For this, he said, it was vital that Cotillard ‘not be afraid, that she not be crushed, that she have a real megalomania.’
At the end, Piaf became such a part of Cotillard that the actress found it difficult to shake her off.
‘At the end of the shooting … I noticed that it would not be that easy to – how can I put it? – to leave Edith Piaf and find myself in my own life,’ she said. ‘I returned home, I took up my normal life again, and then I realized that Piaf was not going away, that I was constantly running into signs that sent me back to her.’
Worse, Cotillard said, in talking to people she found herself reacting the way Piaf would have, even using the same intonations.
‘But little by little I returned to my brain, my body, and I no longer had these uncontrollable outbursts of ‘piaferie,’ she said.
Which is just as well, for she has already been cast in two high- profile international films: Rob Marshall’s Nine, a musical based on Fellini’s 8 1/2, where she will sing alongside Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz and Sophia Loren, and the 1930s gangster film Public Enemies, directed by Michael Mann and starring Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.
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At this early stage of the 21st century, we find our discipline at a watershed. Developments in molecular genetics, developmental and comparative embryology, and neuroscience over the last few decades have greatly enhanced our understanding of how biology is related to behavior as a set of participating and not causative factors. Advances in conceptual and theoretical frameworks have allowed for the beginning of a synthesis of biological-level factors with interpersonal and social-ecological factors. Coupling these theoretical advances with increased computing power and powerful analytic methodologies ranging from structural equation approaches to nonlinear dynamics and complex systems theory has resulted in a psychology at the precipice of a major paradigmatic shift.
Reading the works of Zing-Yang Kuo in the context of these times for psychology, we refer to the words of a learned professor to his young graduate student: “If you want new ideas, read old books,” for Kuo’s work in many instances presages the cutting-edge advances in developmental and comparative psychology. Indeed, much of his writing is so contemporary and salient one may forget that much of it was written a century ago. Kuo began his career at a time when biology and psychology were in their infancy and flush with new and competing philosophical and theoretical ideas. In biology, the full force of Darwinian evolution by descent was taking shape and the rediscovery of Mendel’s work was leading towards the neo-Darwinian modern synthesis. Prominent scientists such as Woodger (1929) and Needham (1929) were developing a uniquely biological philosophy. On the horizon were similar efforts by psychologists.
Kuo’s writing falls into two distinct periods. The first ranges from the early 1920's to the late 1930's. During this time, most of Kuo’s writings focused on general philosophical, theoretical, and methodological statements concerning the study of behavior. He also conducted his important studies of the prenatal development of chickens. The second period (appearing as “Part 2” in the next issue of this newsletter) falls between 1960 and 1967. During this latter period, Kuo developed three general theoretical principles fully discussed in his book, “Dynamics of Behavioral Development.” The three theoretical principles outlined in this latter book are the theory of behavioral gradients, the theory of behavioral potentials, and his organizing framework of behavioral epigenesist, which is today among the important topics not only in biology but in psychology and developmental science as well.
Reading Kuo, it is easy to get the impression that he was a behaviorist. Indeed, many of his criticisms of the psychology of his day were framed in a behaviorist framework. Thus, he argued forcefully for an objective science of behavior; he took strong positions against the introspection approach of structuralists; he went so far as to point out that while he was a student of Tolman’s he in no way adopted his cognitive way of thinking. Yet, even early in his career, Kuo became critical of behaviorism for not ridding itself of traditional psychological concepts and adhering to its objective ideals.
Kuo’s writing spans some five decades (1921-1970), beginning with the very important stage-setting paper of 1921, “Giving up instincts in psychology,” and concluding with his equally important book of 1967, “Dynamics of Behavior Development.” All the remaining of his 33 papers can be seen as steps leading directly from proposals and ideas first presented in 1921 and elaborated into one of the few systematic theories of general psychology of the 20th century. The last paper he wrote in 1970 was fittingly included in a paean to T. C. Schneirla, the only other comparative psychologist of the 20th century who was devoted to developing a unified theoretical position for comparative psychology. Kuo, and the psychologists he influenced, worked from an anti-hereditarian, developmental-contextual perspective that is only now being widely appreciated in the discipline.
Kuo began publishing in 1921 when psychology was a far different enterprise from what it is today. While scientific psychology was in its infancy in Kuo’s day, the exact nature of the scientific practices of the discipline had not been worked out in any consensus form by 1920. Indeed, it is possible to argue that it is only at the end of our first 100 years, at the beginning of this new century, that this still-young science has at last worked out the details of conducting psychology as a natural science. In 1920, psychology was very much influenced by the idea of instinct; that much of animal behavior was inherited, as was much of human behavior as well. Kuo’s first paper (1921) argued forcefully against this idea. Though he was certainly not the only anti-instinct psychologist writing at the time, he was arguably the most strident. There are several reviews of the gestation of the instinct concept, among them by Beach (1955) and Diamond (1973).
It comes as no surprise that Kuo could not find agreement on the definition of the instinct concept in 1920. Psychology has been plagued with this problem of defining its terms and concepts for all of its 120 year existence – is there yet agreement about the meanings of intelligence, mental illness, aggression? However, for argument’s sake, Kuo adopted a definition that seems to have persisted until the idea was formally described and defined by the Nobel laureates in ethology, Nikolas Tinbergen and Konrad Lorenz.
Citing Parmelee (no date), Kuo writes, “An instinct is an inherited combination of reflexes which have been integrated by the central nervous system so as to cause an external activity of the organism which usually characterizes a whole species and is usually adaptive (1921, p. 646; cited from Parmelee, “The Science of Human Behavior,” no date). That is, instincts are species specific, biologically adaptive, fixed and stereotyped, and triggered by specific stimuli only. Compare this to the definition of classical ethology of the mid-20th century, that instincts, as inherited behavior patterns, are: characteristic of the species they appear in; stereotyped and constant in form; behaviors which appear in animals isolated from conspecifics; and which appear without practice, fully formed when first triggered by appropriate sign stimuli (Hess, 1962).
Instinct theory, that behavior was inherited, was part of scientific psychology from its inception. Kuo tells us that though long relegated only to animals, it was William James who reintroduced the inheritance of behavior to human psychology. The impact of James’ chapter on Instinct” in the “Principles of Psychology” was enormous and many of his contemporaries expanded James’ ideas “with abandon,” according to Harry Harlow (1969). References at the time to instincts were not to reflexes, but rather to complex coordinated behaviors: climbing by children, fear of strange men, pugnacity and anger (James; Harlow, 1969); human character and the human mind (Thorndike; Kuo, 1921); business acumen, religion, and “every other affair of life” (McDougal; Kuo, 1921, p. 646). As Kuo points out in a remarkably contemporary sounding paragraph, human behavior, our social institutions, religious motivations, social unrest, and the labor movement “are to be explained in terms of instinct” (1921, p. 645). Some currently ascribe to the genes such complex human behavior such as television watching, divorce, what we like in a mate, murder, religion (Horgan, 1993, 1995).
Given Kuo’s conceptualization of psychology, it is not surprising that his very first publication was an argument against instinct theory. It is noteworthy that he wrote his first paper as a senior undergraduate at Berkeley, as astonishing an accomplishment for an undergraduate in 1921 as it is today (Gottlieb, 1976). His first argument against instinct would be elaborated in three additional papers (1922a, 1924, 1929b). Of course, these criticisms of instinct theory have meaning only in the context of Kuo’s definition of psychology as “the science which deals with the physiology of bodily mechanisms involved in the organismic adjustments to environment with special emphasis on the functional aspect of the adjustment” (1924, p. 427, italics in the original). The subject matter of psychology, behavior, what an animal does in response to a stimulus, “is solely physical and mechanical events.” (1924, p. 427)
The acquisition of so-called instincts. Kuo believed that a newborn infant acquires its diverse behavioral repertoire gradually through its life. During development, if the psychologist looks carefully, he will discover that factors other than instinct are responsible for the acquisition of all behavior
Methodological limitations of the genetic method (not genetics as we understand the term today, but rather an observational approach to development) lead to labeling a behavior an instinct merely because we observe it to occur within a species: “But, a careful analysis will show that the members of a species have similar reactions, not because they have inherited the same instincts, but rather, because they have inherited the same action system and live in a similar environment” (Kuo, 1921, p. 652)
This is still a fundamental principle of hereditarian psychology. Evolutionary psychologists today propose that all behavior is adaptive, it being the result of Darwinian evolution. Just as cogent arguments are made today against this position (e.g., Gould, 1997a,b), so did Kuo: “It will be very ridiculous to say that the young infant attempts to grasp the fire or a harmful snake, when presented to him, because such a reaction is useful to the organism...To say that the so-called innate responses of the young human organism have biological value is to overlook the fact that from the moment that the child is born it is taken care of by society,” that is, provided a stimulus world within which to develop (1921, p. 654).
What, then, was Kuo’s alternative to the hereditarian approach? Crediting Watson for the idea, Kuo noted (1924) that the newborn comes into the world with a huge repertoire of individual motor reactions, the result of spontaneous neural and muscular activity and of random acts. These “units of reaction,” are muscular movements of parts of the body which occur prenatally. Every movement prior to birth occurs in an environment rich with stimuli and these stimuli are responsible for new motor acts, each of which then stimulate subsequent acts, etc. The newborn is extremely active and easily aroused, conditions which favor exploration and new stimulation, in turn leading to new behaviors. Except for vegetative acts (metabolic activities such as heart beat, gastric motility, breathing) no inborn behavior is adaptive or purposive. After birth, these motor acts are constantly organized, reorganized and integrated during the life history of the organism. Walking, for example, involves no new motor acts that the infant has not already engaged in. Rather, walking requires the coordination and integration of the legs, feet, head, trunk, eyes and more, as well as the maturation of the muscular and skeletal systems. All complex behavior can be understood this way as consisting of new organizations and integrations of old behavior units – organization upon organization upon organization. The new in a new habit is the new combination of old reaction units: “The development of human behavior is essentially the increase of complexity in the organization of reaction systems” (Kuo, 1921, p. 663).
There is much that contemporary critics of hereditarian psychology will recognize in the writing of Kuo more than half a century ago. To be sure, we have learned a great deal since then, but his prescriptions remain the same. Little of what he had to say about the origins of behavior can be rejected today.
Not content to merely make anti-hereditarian propositions about behavioral origins, Kuo went on to provide empirical verification of his views. The first series of experiments he reported (1930, 1938a) addressed the question, “Is a cat a rat killer or rat lover?” Rat killing by cats meets all the criteria of an instinct. It is characteristic of all cats, is adaptive, stereotyped and specific to a particular stimulus – rats. It was not even denied by Kuo that some cats can do this without specific training. Thus, the purpose of his investigations was not to determine if training was necessary for rat killing, but, rather, to “manipulate the conditions in which the kitten is made to live so as to see what variations in its behavior toward the rat might be brought forth” (1930, p. 2).
Tested with three species of rat to determine species preferences in killing It is curious that Kuo identified the three “rat” species as an albino rat, a wild gray rat, and a dancing mouse. This in no way impacts on the results of this research
It is of interest to note that in reporting the results of all his experiments, Kuo used the simplest of statistical analyses, percentages and individual data; no inferential statistics, no null hypothesis testing. Kuo’s conceptions of behavior and resulting hypotheses are as complex and sophisticated as any in contemporary studies of behavior and seemingly incapable of being tested without equally sophisticated analytic techniques. However, in science, method is more important than statistical technique. Indeed, much of the sophistication of current statistical analysis is designed to address deficiencies in method. Kuo’s analysis of his results emphasize the fact that a clever experiment is often more valuable for answering a well thought out question, than it is for its complex statistics.
In the first, isolation, experiment, 11 of 20 kittens did not kill rats when tested later. Kuo concluded, “Many psychologists believe that an instinct is universal in a species. But...11 kittens out of 20...did not seem to possess the rat-killing instinct” (p. 8)
Kittens which watched their mothers kill rats, did so themselves and always killed the species they observed their mothers kill. Three of 18 kittens did not kill rats in this condition
Of those kittens raised with rats, only three of 18 killed rats at the test, and they did not kill the species or individual they were raised with
Kittens reared in isolation can be later trained to kill rats - nine of 11 - while those reared with rats apparently cannot be so trained - one of 15. Some kittens in this experiment ate rats even having never seen that occur, suggesting that rat eating can develop without any obvious reinforcement. The key term here is “obvious,” since Kuo always believed that some stimulus or experiential condition was at the foundation of every behavior
The size of the rat affects the age at which rat killing appears. Young kittens kill smaller rats earlier than they do larger ones
Larger rats evoke different responses from the kittens than do smaller ones. More hostile and negative behaviors were displayed to the larger than to the smaller rats, whereas smaller rats evoked playing behavior from the kittens
66 percent of all rat killing was done by kittens raised in the rat-killing environment; only 5 percent by kittens raised with rats
Three kittens protected the rats they were raised with; some kittens apparently learned to “love” their rats (Kuo’s term)
Only three of 16 kittens could be conditioned to fear rats; five kittens ran from the box they were shocked in during fear conditioning, but not from the rats
Kittens raised not only with a rat, but in social grouping with two or three other kittens, were tolerant of rats, though not as attracted as they had been in the earlier one kitten-one rat rearing situation. On the other hand, all of the kittens seemed to form attachments to the other kittens they were raised with
Kittens raised for six months with sparrows ignored them for the first two months. They subsequently followed, caught, played with, and killed flying sparrows
This is an impressive set of conclusions, even by today’s standards. In one series of experiments Kuo was able to demonstrate the extreme malleability and plasticity of behavior that is characteristic of a species. The implication of this work is enormous. It shows quite clearly that an animal comes into the world with the potential to behave, if a cat, in typical cat fashion, or, depending on its experiential and stimulus history, in extremely atypical fashion. Can there be a stronger demonstration against the inheritance of behavior? In summing up this work, Kuo says, “To me, the organismic pattern...or bodily makeup and the size should be sufficient to tell why the cat behaves like cat, the tiger like tiger or the monkey like monkey. The cat has a cat body and hence the rat-killing behavior; the tiger has a tiger body, and hence man-killing behavior. The chimpanzee has a chimpanzee body, and so uses sticks and does things almost human....But the cat is a living machine; it grows and changes; it has a life history. Its behavior is being modified from the moment of fertilization to the point of death, and is modified according to the resultant forces of environmental stimulation, intra-organic as well as extra-organic. In other words, the kinds and range of potential responses of an organism are determined by its bodily size, and especially its bodily make-up or organismic pattern, while its actual responses are determined by its life history” (1930, p. 33). This is a crucial anticipatory statement of what Kuo will later refer to as the “principle of behavioral potentials” discussed in a later section of this paper.
Kuo was a pioneer in the study of prenatal behavioral development, which even 30 years after his work still was little studied (Gottlieb, 1970). His efforts paved the way for later researchers in this area such as Gilbert Gottlieb (1971, 1973, 1976) and William Smotherman (Smotherman & Robinson, 1988, 1998). His findings on chicken embryo development (1938b; 1939, b, c) stand as an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the significance of prenatal events to later behavioral development. As we have pointed out in discussing Kuo’s criticisms of instinct, he believed an organism was born with a repertoire of reaction units which would become components of complex behaviors and which could be reorganized and integrated repeatedly, to form new complex behaviors. The only thing new about behaviors developed after birth, then, was in the combination and the sequence of these reaction units acquired during embryonic development. It is in this series of experiments that Kuo attempted to provide empirical verification of this idea, of the prenatal origins of behavioral units which would be subsequently available to be utilized functionally at birth.
Kuo said several times that the work of the psychologist begins where that of the instinct theorist ends. The hereditarian psychologist begins to examine behavior after the animal is born. But Kuo understood the great significance of prenatal events in influencing postnatal behavior. If every behavior had an experiential history, then the reaction units present at birth must also. How, though, to study prenatal events? Kuo believed that since the procedures used by the embryologists of his day presented an extremely unnatural environment, i.e., an extracted and incompletely formed embryo in a dissecting pan, the behaviors studied must also be unnatural (1932c). Thus, Kuo commented that Coghill’s studies of ambystoma suffered from making no reference whatever to the organism’s environment. And, of those studying mammals he said, “Those who have worked on the behavior of the mammalian fetus...removed the fetus from the uterus and gathered fragmentary information concerning its bodily movements...without noting the effect on behavior of the removal of the fetus from its normal fetal environment after the experimental delivery” (1932c, p. 245).
What was needed was a procedure which allowed observation and manipulation of the embryo without disturbing its normal environment. After experimenting with several techniques Kuo settled on a procedure which not only did not kill the embryos but also provided the least interference with normal functioning. A window was carefully cut into the shell of chicken eggs which was carefully peeled away so as not to disturb the underlying membrane. The membrane was painted with a thin layer of melted petroleum jelly which made the ordinarily opaque membrane rather clear, much as the glass in a shower door becomes clear with moisture on it. This allowed Kuo to observe some 3000 developing chicken embryos from fertilization to hatching. While he experimented on hens, pigeons, and ducks, he presents only data from chickens in these papers. He reported findings on ducks in a later collaboration with Gilbert Gottlieb (Gottlieb & Kuo, 1965). Except for obvious species differences (e.g., size, developmental timing) results with ducks mirrored those reported for chickens. Embryonic observation windows are shown in Gottlieb’s article elsewhere in this issue.
In selecting birds as a model for this series of experiments, Kuo noted that the environmental stimuli influencing the embryo’s activities was complex and included extra embryonic membranes, shell membranes, the egg shell, yolk and albumin, fluids in the extra-embryonic cavity. To study the development of the embryo outside the egg was to study it in an artificial environment completely devoid of these normally occurring environmental factors. The studies he conducted were laborious and the results extensive. He not only observed, he stimulated and measured reactions, some gross, some local and small, to compare his findings with those of others working with different species.
Prior to Kuo’s work, one could safely say that pecking for food by newly hatched chicks was an instinct. It is characteristic of the species, since all chickens do it; it is constant and stereotyped in form because all chickens do it the same way – they raise and lower their heads, open and close their beaks, and swallow, in a coordinated fashion; it appears without practice – the first time the chicken sees the grains it pecks at them, the grains acting as a specific or sign stimulus for the pecking behavior; and it appears in animals isolated from conspecifics (in their shells) and thus deprived of any opportunity to imitate this behavior. But, as Kuo undoubtedly believed, things are not always as they seem and patient, careful observation will always reveal some other factors at work. In the case of observations of a developing chicken embryo, what is to be seen is non-obvious, and so new techniques are required.
Because it is a bird developing in an egg, the head develops resting on the heart, a function of its phylogenetic standing as a bird
When the heart begins to beat, as early as 13 hours into development, the head resting on the heart is forced to move up and down passively in response to the expansion and contraction of the beating heart; these head movements appear on days 3 and 4 of development;
Food getting activities, e.g., opening and closing of the bill, thrusting and clapping, etc., occur on the sixth or seventh developmental day. Of course, these are not actually pecking movements, since there is nothing present to peck at: “But who can deny that the opening and closing of the bill, bill thrusting and lifting and bending of the head which appear as early as the third or fourth day of incubation are primordial movements which after hatching become component parts of pecking reactions?” (1932d, p. 113)
To summarize, Kuo observed that long before the very life of a baby chick depends on its being able to lower and raise its head (in response to a grain of food), open and close its beak, and swallow, in a coordinated fashion – i.e., engage in food-getting behavior – the baby chicken has already done those very same things. We fully agree with Kuo’s assessment that, “The data ... cannot fail to show the tremendous influence of prenatal development upon postnatal behavior” (1932d, p. 120). It is important to underscore that this statement was based strictly on observation, not on mere experimental manipulation.
Of course, one may question why the chicken initially pecks at the grains. T. C. Schneirla, a later proponent of Kuo's approach, provided a means of addressing this question in terms of his “approach-withdrawal hypothesis (AW)” (1959), which suggests that early in their lives, newly born animals make approach responses to weak stimulus sources and withdrawal responses to intense stimulus sources. To a baby chick, a kernel of grain is a small or weak visual stimulus (subtending a small retinal area); the chick thus approaches it, but lacking arms and hands can only explore it with its beak. It tastes good and the chicken is reinforced for subsequent grain pecking. The chick is also attracted visually to its own fecal matter, also a small round visual stimulus. These pecks are accompanied by obvious distaste reactions – the fecal matter is an intense chemical package – and the chick subsequently withdraws from its own feces.
This analysis is lent weight by an experiment (Wallman, 1979) in which the feet of newly hatched chicks were fitted with booties, which prevented them from seeing their own toes and claws – also small visual stimuli. These animals were poorer at pecking small mealworms than were undisturbed chicks. Apparently, experience with naturally occurring small visual stimuli – the chicks’ own toes – is a prerequisite for successful food getting. It is worth noting that in his later writing, Kuo acknowledged the significance of Schneirla’s AW formulation (Kuo, 1967, p. 125).
Is food getting by chickens an instinct? Unless one conducts observations such as these we are forced to conclude so. This is why Kuo referred to instinct psychology as a “lazy” science and why he said his work began where the instinct psychologists’ ended. Rather than examine newly hatched chicks – the genetic method of his day – to determine the origins of pecking behavior: “The real nature of behavior cannot be understood unless its underlying physiology and the entire developmental history are known” (1932d, p. 120, emphasis added). Who today would deny the truth of this statement? What is often neglected, even by contemporary researchers, is that self-stimulation – such as that which occurs in the developing chicken or duck embryo – is an important factor in the establishment of behavior patterns (Gottlieb & Kuo, 1965; see also Gottlieb’s contribution in this issue, regarding the background of self-stimulation). Kuo’s work does not demonstrate that behaviors are learned in the egg. Rather, these activities in the egg are “non-obvious experiential precursors” of later behavior.
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While in Europe we step through the mire that is the European Commission’s proposal for a regulation for motorcycles, the Indian TVS Motor Company, apparently the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India and amongst the top ten in the world, launched the Apache RTR 180, India’s First Motorcycle with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in March 2011.
Part of the European Commission proposal is to make ABS (Advanced Braking Systems) mandatory on motorcycles albeit with negotiations ongoing, especially the introduction of ABS (Anti-lock Braking Systems) and CBS (Combined Braking Systems) on lesser powered PTWs.
The argument put forward by the Commission and Parliament is that ABS is a safety feature that will save lives.
The ABS for Apache RTR is designed and manufactured by the leading global component maker-Continental. HS Goindi, president, marketing, TVS Motor. “We have tested this vehicle comprehensively at speeds of 120 kmph on wet roads and can say with some authority that falling off from this mobike will not be that easy. Unless one intends to.”
The TVS Apache RTR 180 is billed as, “giving the bike formidable stopping power and superior braking control that compliments its high performance capability.” Indian bikers, “at the same time, experience superior levels of safety and stability.
The bike comes with an ‘ABS-Off’ switch, which disables the ABS technology, and it it is also equipped with RLP (Rear Wheel Lift-off Protection) system which regulates deceleration when the bike is likely to lift off during emergency braking situations and takes over control, with no loss of stopping distance.
RTS also claim that the Apache RTR 180 ABS’ keeps the bike in the most effective braking zone while ensuring precise maneouvres. The ABS technology prevents skidding and assists effective braking, especially in wet and muddy road conditions while providing for sharper and shorter cornering.
You will need to watch the videos. One explains how riders on the race track could put this into road use, leaving braking late and thus having a faster exit and shows the ABS in action and the other, “don’t defeat your enemy – destroy him”.
We have concerns about the claim or rather the inference that in all circumstance the ABS allows precise maneouvres on the road and off road.
The Apache RTR 180 looks like a stunning motorcycle, however you are advised to watch the videos to get a sense of safety Indian style.
Riding is fun and the marketing for Apache RTR 180 puts the fun into technology and certainly tries to appeal to the younger riders, with no sense of mortality. We can see why they are doing this, it is very well done and if I was young again I’d be impressed with the thinking.
Europe is a big potential market for India and other Asian countries including China. With 33 million PTW users who want a simple form of transport but with style and reliability. India is forging ahead with their motorcycle production including bikes with ABS to comply in advance with potential EU regulations – minus the expense of the production costs and regulations that European manufacturers have to suffer.
Meanwhile the experts at the Japan Bosch Engineering Center claim to have designed an ABS series specifically for motorcycles for the first time. They state, “With greatly reduced volume and weighing just 0.7 kg, the entry-level product ABS 9 system is only half the size and weight of its predecessor. This makes it the most compact system on the market so far. In addition, its design is also cost-effective. If ASB 9 is to be used widely on all motorcycles with hydraulic brake systems, its cost-effective feature will be instantly known.”
The argument against ABS due to cost is according to Bosch, redundant. If you add the fact that the Apache on a straight currency conversion is selling at just over £1000 in India.
If manufacturers from new emerging markets could supply bikes that comply with EU regs – without the expense of European production costs, will the European motorcycle industry struggle and implode?
Back to the safety aspect of ABS, Bosch claims that, “This active safety system allows motorcyclists to brake safely in critical situations without locking the wheels of their motorcycles and the motorcyclists do not have to fear of falling off.”
We recently published an article “The Great European Poker Run” Click Here – which includes the views of two highly respected motorcycle trainers, the opinion expressed is that ABS is not THE panacea to reduce motorcycle casualties that our friends in Brussels would have us believe. One important aspect that the Commission and parliament have ignored is that braking in emergency situations requires skill and training.
The Commission and parliament have argued that ABS will reduce casualties by 20% over the next 10 years. This is in our view, reckless because it may lead motorcyclists and safety organizations to believe that ABS will reduce casualties in ALL braking situations, rather than stop the motorcycle safely in specific scenarios.
Interestingly, the advertising for the Apache RTR 180 ABS claims to offer safety and stability, using the very same logic of the Commission and parliament – with the added twist of encouraging motorcyclists to ride the roads like a race track.
The European motorcycle industry and institutions may be circling the wagons, but it seems to us that the Indian Apaches are on the warpath.
New Delhi: Setting a precedent, for the first time in the history of the Indian two wheeler industry, TVS Motor Company is introducing ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in its premium segment motorcycle TVS Apache RTR 180, giving the bike formidable stopping power and superior braking control that compliments its high performance capability.
Now, Indian bikers can fully enjoy the capabilities of their Apache RTR 180 ABS and at the same time, experience superior levels of safety and stability. TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS can also clip-off a few seconds on a race track, thanks to late braking, faster exits and incredible stability. ABS technology is becoming more common in passenger cars but new to the Indian two wheeler industry.
Anti-lock Braking System or ABS technology is an integration of a HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) and Independent Wheel Speed Sensors which help determine when a wheel is likely to get locked. When the brakes are applied hard, the wheel tends to lock. At this point, the HECU takes over instantaneously and modulates the brake pressure continuously to keep the ‘Apache RTR 180 ABS’ in the most effective braking zone while ensuring precise maneuvers.
In simple words, sensors on the front and rear wheels independently monitor the speed of rotation at all times and can sense the risk of wheel lock whenever the brakes are applied. If the sensors communicate an impending wheel lock, the HECU modulates the braking pressure and prevents it, therefore reducing the risk of the rider losing control of his Apache. When the ignition is turned ‘ON’, the Apache RTR 180 ABS does an automatic self-check, which is indicated by the blinking of an LED on the console and the speed sensors monitor the wheel speed and send signals continuously to the HECU.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. H S Goindi, President – Marketing said, “We have been closely working with our technology partner, the international automotive supplier, Continental and what you see is the result of more than a year’s collaborative work. Having first showcased ABS technology in a motorcycle in India, as a concept in the Auto-expo in New Delhi last year, we are proud that this concept has become a reality. ABS technology prevents skidding and assists effective braking, especially in wet and muddy road conditions while providing for sharper and shorter cornering.”
The Apache RTR ABS, is also equipped with RLP (Rear Wheel Lift-off Protection) system which regulates deceleration when the bike is likely to lift off during emergency braking situations and takes over control, with no loss of stopping distance. With the RLP system continuously monitoring and controlling the braking, the bike gives the best stopping performance.
TVS has however not left the avid ‘biker’ unsatisfied. The bike comes with an ‘ABS-Off’ switch, which disables the ABS technology, enabling the rider to showcase his capabilities on the Apache RTR, in controlled conditions. In an effort to enhance the ‘thrill of biking’ in the TVS Apache RTR 180, the company has fitted the bike with an all-new 3 phase Full DC lighting system and an efficient energy management system.
The Apache RTR 180 ABS comes in the spectacular white color with differentiating orange decals and is immediately available at select TVS dealerships across the country.
With this new, compact motorcycle Antilock Braking System (ABS), which has been developed by Continental’s Chassis & Safety Division in collaboration with TVS Motor Company, we have further strengthened our presence as a strong international supplier in the Indian automotive industry. ABS for motorcycles emphasizes our philosophy of ‘Intelligent mobility and safety for everyone’. It is a vital and decisive step on the road towards “Vision Zero,” when safety is evolved to such a level that there are no more serious accidents on the road. In view of globally available technologies, safety is non-negotiable. It is gratifying for Continental that we have associated with an Indian manufacturer to give India her first motorcycle with ABS technology.
Fantastic to read some realistic ABS assessments. The authorities are hoodwinked by confounded ABS studies and the manufacturers have no choice but to ride the waves of fear and beigeness so that marketing departments can advertise the safety feature.
ABS has a place and it does what it’s designed to do – stop the wheel from locking… but if MAIDS and HURT can’t be re-interpretted to show that ABS would have stopped capsize related deaths and rectify other braking errors leading to death… then how the hell can the expected savings be realised?
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Rumor has it that the shark was caught in a net just offshore early in the morning and was in the process of giving birth.* The fisherman assisted in the birth of 3 shark pups, released them into the bay, and then dragged the mother shark to shore to cut the net away.* Unfortunately the shark died.*
I think we all remember what happened next in thatdramatic tour-de-force masterpiece "Orca".* I'm talking about the shark's performance, not Bo Derek's.
Hammerheads don't usually hang out in sandy shallow waters, but they do give birth in bays & estuaries where the young can hide & grow.* Kailua Beach is an immensly popular Windward beach for windsurfing & kitesurfing due to its tradewind breezes, but I think I'll be sticking to the south shore...
I heard a while back that sharks were pretty fished out around Hawaii. People had been going after them so vigorously that they ain't there no' mo'. Heard that there was a movement to stop shark fishing for a while there.
Late last summer 3 surfer dudes quickly got out of the water. They suggested I do the same because they had spotted a shark. I asked if they were going to alert the surfers downbeach..."Nah".
Late last summer 3 surfer dudes quickly got out of the water. They suggested I do the same because they had spotted a shark.* I asked if they were going to alert the surfers downbeach..."Nah".
I heard a while back that sharks were pretty fished out around Hawaii.* People had been going after them so vigorously that they ain't there no' mo'.* Heard that there was a movement to stop shark fishing for a while there.
Sharks as a whole hae been massively overfished for many years. It is extremely stupid. Shark fishing should be greatly reduced, IMO.
Swordfish & honu have spent more time in the news than sharks, although we get a sharkbite or two every year. The honu & monk seals have come roaring back from the brink of 1970s extinction so now the sharks spend more time around the beaches.
I don't think anyone's legally fishing Hawaii for sharks but a lot of critters get trapped during netting. Everyone gripes about it but the fish markets are still full of customers. There's a strong cultural demand around here for shark-fin soup (and no doubt other parts as well) so I'm sure there's a brisk black market.
The photos actually came from Mike Stott, a realtor. I haven't seen anything in the local papers yet although people always suspect the Hawaii Visitors & Conventions Bureau of suppressing this sort of news.
White Plains Beach has a flat, sandy bottom. Even a couple hundred yards out the water's only about six feet deep. Sharks hate that environment-- apparently it messes with their senses or their gills-- so White Plains hasn't had a shark sighting since the '40s. But when the local monk seal buzzes through the lineup heading for the beach it sure raises the pucker factor!
Actually, demand for shark fin soup results in a lot of sharks being caught, having fins hacked off and then being dumped back into the water.
Last week some teenagers were freediving off Lanai and encountered a reef shark moving around erratically. One of the boys poked at the shark which promptly turned around a bit him in the knee.
Killing sharks is a no-no among the Hawaiians. They possess 'the mana'. A few years ago a friend who's a lifeguard dragged a large dead tiger shark onto the beach. Some locals got very upset and he wasn't sure what to do. They ended up towing the shark offshore and having a blessing.
Last week a cow fell off a cliff near Hookipa Beach and was eaten by sharks. I biked down there and watched the rescue workers being lowered into the water so they could search for the carcass. There weren't many surfers out that day.
I've been ERed for 4 years and have several hobbies that keep me pretty busy but I've always wanted to go back to school to get a PhD in a field that I had a strong intellectual interest in. I've recently been accepted into a doctoral program in business, where I'll specialize in entrepreneurship. I start next fall and will likely be 51 when I complete the program. Not sure what I'll do with the degree. I might teach PT in a business school in my 50s or I might just enjoy the journey of the program without ever putting it to use professionally.
I'm curious if anyone else has started in a Masters or Doctoral program after retiring? Why? Did you finish? What did you do after? Anything you would do differently?
Not me. I have three degrees, including a Masters and a doctorate. I got my third degree in my 40s. All three helped me forge a great career. However, there is no way I would go to the expense and work of doing another degree in ER. There would be no financial payback as I have no intention of rejoining the workforce. I have a lifelong love of learning, which I satisfy now by taking free online courses, workshops, and the occasional hands on course in eclectic subjects ranging from economics to history to Italian cooking.
I may go back and finish a MBA just to zero out my gi bill. They pay a little over 2K/month housing stipend so may do it for financial reasons but never actually use it for a job. I have 19 months left so I could definately add some $ to the stash.
I've gone back to school for a class or two and would do so to get a degree. I enjoy education simply for the fact of learning.
At one time post-retirement, I thought about going after my MBA. I've since changed my mind since I have no interest in business anymore. But I would like to go back for a BA in American History. That would be fun.
Have Bachelors and Masters in engineering. Began a 2 yr certification program, online mainly, while still working, in ministry. Just recently completed it, 10 months into ER. Mainly for the enjoyment, and the interaction with others of similar faith background but widely varying racial/ethnic/social backgrounds in the online courses. Whether I do anything with it beyond that, and whether that is all volunteer, or perhaps teaching for a small stipend, or some of both, is TBD. Have no interest in a PhD, too time consuming.
I thought about it. I've taken 4 classes since retiring. I decided that I don't want a formal degree (beyond what I already have) - but would rather take courses in subjects that interest me - but not necessarily organized or related as they'd need to be for a formal degree. So I could take Italian one term, accounting the next, and history the third.... That suits my retirement educational goals.
I don't need to prove anything to myself, or to anybody else. I don't have any practical use for another degree, because I am FI and have no intention of ever working again.
Before I retired, I thought I'd like to get an MBA and also pass the CPA exam. Why? I have no clue. I guess I was afraid I'd get bored without the formal structure of a degree program. Now that I'm retired, I find that this isn't the case (for me).
I have thought about getting an AS in Accounting just so that people take me seriously when I discuss money. I can't very well show them my net worth. ;D
I have considered going to law school so I could spend time representing people that I feel are getting a raw deal and need representation. Also to keep state and local politicians and regulators honest by filing suit over laws and regulations that are overreaching.
An animal rescue had their domain name *.com and *.net taken by a different animal rescue. This also means that the $ are being directed to the wrong organization.
I know this is not right, and I recalled that major corporations have sued to stop this, but that requires $$$ that animal rescue #1 does not have.
However, I would not be a good lawyer because it requires a completely different mentality than what I am good at.
I get the same idea whenever I read about about how poorly some defendants are represented by overworked public defenders. "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson had me looking into local law schools.
But then I remember that if I enrolled I might need to set an alarm to get to class, and be on a schedule, and the feeling passes.
And what other reason is there to get the degree.... if you want to go learn, audit the courses and learn... then you do not have to follow a program...
If you are good, I would bet that they would allow you to help out in any research etc. if you volunteer....
DH did, in his creative field. He had worked in a niche his whole career so jumped at the idea of going back to school full time for a masters the year after REing (he would have gotten his masters before starting his career but his Uncle Sam had another plan). An amazing two years experience that gave him tons of happiness. If it's something that appeals to you, why not?
I've been tempted to enroll in a music program. Not so much for the classwork (history and theory) as for a chance to play and sing in higher quality ensembles than are generally available to an amateur musician. It also might help me build additional connections for performance opportunities outside the college setting. I've been reluctant to take on anything that resembles a regular schedule, however. I enjoy unstructured time too much right now. But that might change.
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Hello everyone! It’s been a while, but we’re back with a new post and a new rug for November. We’ve been busy planning some exciting projects (including a new dye class coming in December!), and Ania is excited to share this new rug. This tartan rug is Ania’s own design, and is personal in ways most wouldn’t expect. Read on below to see how Ania snuck a secret message into this project, and check out the rug below!
I had just had shoulder surgery for my torn rotator cuff, and I still didn’t have a lot of movement (I was doing a lot of “t-rexing”!), and so while I wanted to get back into rug hooking, I knew I needed to start small. This was also the most difficult aspect of creating this rug – I could only hook in small spurts.
I liked the idea. My daughter, Monique, went to school in Edinburgh, Scotland, and kitty corner to her apartment in the city was a huge tartan shop. I would have loved to have taken home tartans from there to work into my rugs! I wasn’t able to, but I couldn’t get the idea out of my head of having a personal tartan. So I created my own!
My idea for this rug was to create a personal birthday tartan using the numbers 4, 1, 3, 1, 9, 6, and 1 to represent my birthday, April 13, 1961.
I thought about the concept for a few days – it was great to work on at this point in my life (with my shoulder injury), because it’s a relatively simple one to help ease back into hooking. I started by graphing out the pattern, and then I hooked.
How do you weave a tartan? For me, the numbers 4, 1, 3, 1, 9, 6, and 1 were key to the pattern. I chose one color to represent each number in that sequence (so that there are five colors in total in the rug). I chose my first color, a mid-tone blue, to hook 4 lines, and then a bright blue to hook 1 line, and then a yellow to hook 3 lines, and then back to the bright blue for the next 1 line, and so on and so forth. To create your own tartan, you chose one color to represent each number in the pattern.
I designed my tartan as a grid, where the pattern repeated twice across and down. To make the concept work, I needed to alternate hooking one line down and one line across. This means it was super simple – I only hooked in straight lines!
The way it’s hooked is really fascinating- it really does look like a weave! I thought that was so cool. The back of the rug is also really interesting – it looks completely different from what you would expect.
It’s also interesting that to create your own tartan, you can use any date or set of numbers. You just assign a color to each individual number. It’s like a personal secret that you showcase to everyone!
Maybe! This project is really great because you start with a blank slate – you don’t draw any pattern on the linen before hooking it. You can do a lot with the concept, and it’s a fun one to play around with.
I had dyed some wool for another project and had leftover wool, which I used here, along with as-is navy suiting. I used a #5 size cut, hooked on linen. Essentially, I just chose colors that I’d like to have in a suit.
At this size, you can use it as a hot pad. If you make it smaller, you can use it as a mug rug. If you make it bigger, you can use it for a whole host of other things! It all depends on how often you repeat your pattern.
Let Ania know what you think of her rug, and if you’d be interested in a class on how to create your own pattern!
Japanese water purification specialist Willtrace has set up a subsidiary named Aquastage to produce high-priced pufferfish on land.
Department's Holden and Ishler Conduct Workshop in Beijing, China — Department of Animal Science — Penn State University
Zoetis invited Lisa Holden and Virginia Ishler to conduct a three-day workshop for senior managers of large dairy operations in China on October 13 - 15, 2014.
The objective of the workshop was how to implement management practices on farm. All of the operations in attendance had updated technology to operate their dairy business but they lacked the skills for implementation. The program focus was on human resource management and how to implement an action plan. The departments covered were forages and feeding, animal health, parlor and milking management, calves and heifers and reproduction.
On the afternoon of the last day participants broke into three groups to develop an action plan that was relevant to their operations. Each group then presented their action plan to everyone.
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Building any new product is a costly process for any manufacturer. According to John Wolkonowicz, Senior Analyst for IHS Global—an automotive and technology analytics firm—it can cost between $1 billion and $6 billion to develop a completely new vehicle from the ground up. As a result, BMW is aiming to cut costs involved in the research and development process by adding an interesting concept to the mix—virtual reality.
BMW has used Unreal Engine 4, the very same engine used in video games developed by Epic, to accomplish this. Engineers and designers can use this technology to collaborate effectively by testing how various components of a car look when assembled. In order to simulate everything about the car, BMW has even built rooms to mock the cabin of a car. Sound—road noise, engine noise, and even traffic—is pumped into the area to simulate an actual trip in a vehicle. Televisions are placed around the area to show passing by cars and landscape, and wind is even generated by fans. All of these tangible items are coupled with VR and augmented reality to provide a realistic-feeling test environment.
Previously, engineers needed to build full scale models of their vehicles. The body design was sculpted out of clay, the interior was pieced together using prototype after prototype, and the design was likely to be tweaked before the project's stakeholders on the top floor gave the okay for production. Using VR, the cost of this part of the engineering process is cut significantly. It would no longer be necessary to produce multiple physical models of various items to piece together and potentially reject due to fitment or design conflicts.
Auto manufacturers are no stranger to VR being part of their daily life. Companies like IC.IDO have been creating software for some time which assist engineers in creating a brand new product and evaluating any flaws which may present themselves when being physically used. But gone is the need for entire facilities dedicated to VR prototyping. BMW hopes to accomplish the exact same scenario using something as inexpensive as an HTC Vive.
BMW has previously announced that it wants to increase its profits by selling more SUVs in order to expand the electric fleet into its mainstream lineup. With the associated cost savings, it may be possible to help curb the SUV takeover.
Get a 360-degree look at the grueling conditions Ford Performance put the EcoBoost F-150 Raptor through.
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It's a quiet autumn day. The air is a bit chilly and the whole day is plagued by interlopes of rain. It's the perfect day to visit a pumpkin patch and that's exactly what me and my friend did last Wednesday. In this post I'll be talking a bit about what I wore that day :).
So for this outfit I wanted to go with something semi-cozy, casual and "effortless" (even though it took me at least 30 minutes to find out what I was wearing, but still). Lately I've been obsessed with layering this sheer turtleneck under everything. It's honestly one of the things you can't go wrong with. Wear it under a band tee, a top like the one I'm wearing here, a sweater or just on its own and it'll always be a hit. If you need to get anything for the fall season; let it be some good layering tops like this one!!
I went for skinny jeans instead of more baggy ones because I wanted to balance out the baggy-ness of the top. This top is gorgeous btw, the lace gives me French vibes and the silky material gives it a subtle femininity. Since I wanted to keep the outfit very badass like always I paired it with these kick-ass boots from Forever 21 to create a powerful silhouette. These boots are also one of my latest obsessions, I love their chunky heel, marvelous glow and their versatility.
I recently got this new Fjällraven 13 inch (laptop) backpack in black and I'm so happy I bit the bullet and got it! My old backpack was literally falling apart so it was a necessary purchase, and I'm happy I decided to get this one. I might write an entire post about my experience with it so far, if you guys are interested in that :). Anyways, I used it in this look because of practical reasons; I needed to transfer the pumpkins I bought home after all. You'd actually be surprised at how much fits in here, 'cause it's a lot more than you probably think.
I got these 2 little pumpkins! :). Also: you can see the song I was listening to while writing this lol. (It's "white noise" by Zozaleenie on Soundcloud. Other faves of her include "Standing right here", "I feel fine" and "Nowhere to be found")
For the rest of the accessories: I wore my elegant, twisted earrings from Sfera to continue the French vibes and add a little statement, I wore my little bee ring from & Other Stories for a little extra touch of jewelry and my Apple watch because I've been wearing it every day for about two months now (Might do a blogpost on my opinions).
Anyways, that was it for this blogpost! I hope you enjoyed seeing my OOTD and reading about it. Do you ever go to a pumpkin patch during autumn? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!
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She was born July 1, 1920, in Cornish, the oldest daughter of Leroy Morgan Douglass and Viola Lowell Douglass. She grew up in Cornish and graduated from Cornish High School.
McGowen was a member of the Cornish Federated Church and later the Orr’s and Bailey Island United Church. She was a past president and life member of the Harpswell Islands School PTA. She was also a member of the Francis Sullivan American Legion in Cornish and past president of the John Leo Murray American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 171 of Harpswell.
McGowen was married to Alan Carl McGowen, son of Carl E. McGowen and Elsie G. McGowen, in Cornish on Aug. 11, 1940. They lived in Cornish and West Baldwin until moving to Harpswell in 1952. She was employed as an operator for the New England Telephone Company in Cornish for eight years, and was an Avon representative in Harpswell for over 20 years. The McGowens spent many winters in Titusville, Fla.
McGowen was predeceased by her husband of 64 years in 2004 and a brother, Clinton L. Douglass, of Fryeburg.
She is survived by her sisters Gladys Douglas Edmondson, of Rome, Ga., and Rosalie Douglas Burt, of Ohio and Fort Myers, Fla.; brother Fred L. Douglass, of West Baldwin; sister-in-law Elaine McGowen Bride; brothers-in-law Neil W. McGowen, of Orono, and Bruce F. McGowen, of Lewiston; three sons and their wives, Alan C. McGowen II and his wife Cynthia, of Lincoln, Mich., Scott L. McGowen and his wife Katherine, of South Dakota and Arizona, and Jay L. McGowen and Barbara, of Orr’s Island and Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.; and nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Brackett Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron McLaughlin officiating. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta.
Five years ago, I walked my son Charlie to his first day of kindergarten. I thought I was ready; I really did. I held his hand and then had to let go as he ran the last half block, overcome with excitement, his backpack slapping away with his footsteps and his shouts.
Then we took him to his classroom, where he triumphantly found his seat and waved goodbye to me, and as I walked out of the school I felt untethered. Hot tears started to sting my eyes, and I thought, He’s all alone in there. How will he cope? What if someone is mean? What if he doesn’t like his lunch? What if there is no mom around when he needs one?
This year’s first day of school was remarkably easier, but I still found myself wondering the same questions. Both my boys are older and able to figure out the school lunch conundrum, and even a bit of long division, but still, my fears remain.
The Bible tells us that fear is not from God. It surfaces in our lives, and we smush it down, or try to deal, or end up totally succumbing to it. Some people (okay, me) find fear to be constantly on call some days. I know it’s not in sync with the Holy Spirit’s desire for my day, so, anytime those fearful thoughts and aches and pains crop up, I know we are not aligned. Because I swat at fear so often, this knowledge makes me even more afraid that my faith is a mess. But honestly, it’s progress, not perfection over in my world.
I know the spiritual answer to fear is to pray and meditate on the Word, to keep in constant contact with God, who understands these fears. But sometimes when my prayers are about my children, I need a little more direction. I find myself praying, vaguely, “Lord, help my kids to have a great day at school. Help people to be nice. And if my boys are not kind, could you please take care of that, since I won’t be there? Thank you.” This is the best I can do on some days.
On our most hectic mornings, as I push them out the door with their gigantic backpacks and lunch boxes and instrument cases and late homework, such a prayer is probably better than nothing. But I can do better than “better than nothing.” My children deserve it. My God certainly should inspire it. And I need it—because the act of prayer is a continued conversation with Jesus, and I don’t feel like surface conversations really suit.
This is when I start to lean very heavily on that “we do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans” verse in Romans 8:26. There is a lot of groaning, mostly about my kids being kind and sharing with others and not learning any more bad words from that one kid in their class. And since God is so very kind and loves to share, God gave me some specific ideas in terms of back-to-school prayers for my kids.
One of God’s most repeated requests is that I be patient with prayer. God wants me to trust the act of prayer itself, to trust that my prayers are heard upon first uttering. When I start to rev up to repeated and terse mutterings because I am not so sure God listened, I need to practice trust. “Put it in the God box,” my friend Lee would tell me. “Don’t take it back and unfold it and keep editing or adding to it. Leave it in there. God can read.”
But here’s the twist (and with God, there is so very often a twist): God blesses fervency. God understands repeated prayer. God respects the type of prayer that we say again and again because we simply must ask again, please—because it’s so important. I think, for me, the difference was figuring out that I didn’t need to repeat myself just because God didn’t care the first time around. Instead, I can echo my prayers because a chorus often feels comforting to sing again and again (and again), like we do in church. Not because we’re afraid to end the song but because the continuation seems like breathing.
I also started realizing that my prayers for my kids are not supposed to function as Band-aids for my feelings. I know this probably seems obvious, but for some of us it can be tough to understand that the majority of our communing with God should not be . . . all about us.
So I actually sat down with my eight- and nine-year-old and asked them what they wanted me to pray for them, this year at school. We weeded our way through requests for easy homework and super-nice teachers and got into the nitty gritty: “I want to have at least three sick days this year!” Henry told me adamantly. “I can stay home and watch Star Wars and drink 7-Up!” (This happened to his brother last year after a bad bout with strep, and Henry is still jealous.)
I made notes in my prayer journal and then showed them the list. And I made sure they understood that someone was praying for them over the practical ins and outs of their school day. Every day. I did explain, however, that I draw the line at asking for sickness. My journal sits open on the kitchen table every morning as the boys slurp down their Cheerios. That way they know Mom won’t forget—because she wrote it down. And then, of course, Mom forgets. And God understands.
God shows me other ways to pray. God shows me the class pictures that are stuck up on the refrigerator: twenty tiny images with gap-toothed smiles and hair that sticks up. And I don’t just pray for my boys when I see those images but also for one or two of the other kids in the class. Maybe the one with the super-big hair bow and the pink Hello Kitty shirt. I relax into it while I put away the milk and eggs, and I remember other kids need prayer too.
Or I pray when I drive by the elementary school on one of my errands. Or while I put away the endless pairs of shoes that seem to migrate all over our house. Or I sing Toby Mac (the boys’ favorite Christian artist) at the top of my lungs in the car, and the prayer is shouted in the lyrics about shining bright and speaking life.
And of course, I pray over each child after bedtime. It is then that my prayers cycle back to the helpless ones that mothers utter when they watch their children’s eyelashes flutter against their cheeks, so deeply asleep. “Please. Keep them safe. Please, let them be kind. Please, let others be kind to them.”
Dana is a wife, mother, teacher, writer, and runner simultaneously. The writing is only possible because her family donates loads of material. Dana spent more than twenty years as an English teacher and decided to start a writing career after she had her two children—because she had so much free time. In 2015, Dana was thrilled to be asked by Central Recovery Press to write a book about moms in recovery. "Bottled: A Mom’s Guide to Early Recovery", available on Amazon, took exactly nine months to write. It is her third baby. It is much less demanding.
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In the youth section there was success for nine-year-old Tyler Essam (two golds, two silvers, one bronze), 10-year-old Kaedyn Kamara (three golds, one silver), 12-year-old Wayde Benoni (six golds) and 12-year-old Mikai White (three golds).
The games will both take place at Benoni in South Africa, with Ireland playing the hosts at Sahara Park, Willowmoore on Sunday September 25, before facing the touring Australians two days later.
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Painter’s friends fake his death in high-school drama written by Mark Twain (slideshow included) – The Octagon
In past SCDS productions senior Daniel Hernried has played both a young, egotistical, charismatic Spanish painter and an over-sensitive, intelligent artist.
This year, Hernried is walking on familiar ground as he will be Jean-François Millet, an impoverished but gifted French artist.
Millet, as well as other iconic characters, will come alive on Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, at 7 p.m., in the drama department’s production of “Is He Dead?”
“Is He Dead?” is a hair-raising, fourth-wall-breaking, edge-of-your-seat slapstick comedy that was written by Mark Twain in 1898 yet not published until 2003.
The play tells the story of a driven but unsuccessful painter, Millet, and the three companions who fake his death in order to make millions.
Chicago (senior Jaelan Trapp), Dutchy (senior Austin Talamantes) and O’Shaugnessey (sophomore Luca Procida) sing victoriously as a new painting is unveiled. (Photo by Jacqueline Chao)
François Millet (senior Daniel Hernried) points to the room in which he will have to spend the next few months painting while speaking with his friends, Dutchy, O’Shaughnessy, and Chicago. (Photo by Jacqueline Chao)
Millet fumes as a ruthless money peddler (sophomore Blake Lincoln) demands his payment. (Photo by Jacqueline Chao)
Senior Austin Talamantes, who has acted in plays since middle school, said this script is particularly difficult to memorize.
“The pace is something that is hard to keep up with at times,” Hernried said, “especially when it’s low energy.”
“The hardest (things) are the actions and keeping the pace up,” Hernried said. “It’s a farce with slapstick humor, so there are a lot of actions. Memorizing when you have to do those actions and how you’re going to do them without blocking, is important.”
The fluidity of the scenes isn’t the only difficult part. Each character also has a specific accent to replicate.
“There’s a lot of talking over each other, especially with the four friends – Millet, Chicago (played by senior Jaelan Trapp), Dutchy (played by Talamantes), and O’Shaughnessy,” Procida said.
Procida, whose character has an Irish accent, began working on his accent the day he got his part by watching Youtube videos and movies with Irish actors.
But Talamantes has an advantage because last year he performed in “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” in which he played Albert Einstein and had to say his lines with a German accent. Thus he can use the same accent this year.
Director of theatre Brian Frishman has faced more problems this year with set pieces than with acting.
“(I) can’t leave stuff in the MP room because things disappear and get broken,” Frishman said. “For example, someone kicked in one of the doors, which we have to replace.”
With all of these problems either fixed or in the process of being fixed, some seniors have begun to feel melancholy.
Seniors Trapp, Avi Bhullar, Talamantes, Garcia and Hernried have all played prominent roles in the drama department throughout their high-school careers.
However, Hernried said he hopes this bittersweet feeling will turn into positive energy while performing.
“I’ve been doing this for seven years, so I want to bring the most and give it all I got in this last show,” Hernried said.
Talamantes disagreed and said that the fact that they will never be in another Country Day play won’t change anything.
“The play’s energy will probably be the same, to be honest,” Talamantes said. “We’re all tired but are trying to give our last energy.”
“I’ll miss the drama department a lot, as drama has been some of my most frustrating and fun times while in high school,” Talamantes said. “We all bonded a lot.”
“I don’t want to say anything cliche,” Hernried said. “But it’s going to be pretty hard not being around the people for two-and-a-half hours every day.”
“Everyone has their different personality in rehearsal,” he added. “And it’s great to be performing with them because they are more free and authentic.
“At drama, people express themselves differently than how they do at school. They have higher energy and are more fun to be around, which is going to be something I miss.”
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Times of India… please donot mislead… Mobile and CCTV footage is already considered as acceptable evidence | Cyber Evidence Archival Center
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Times of India… please donot mislead… Mobile and CCTV footage is already considered as acceptable evidence
Today, there was a misleading article published in Times of India titled “Mobile pics, videos may be allowed as evidence”. By implication it meant that so far it is not accepted as evidence.
The article says that there is a proposal to amend Indian Evidence Act or Criminal Procedure code to enable Video Recording, CCTV Footages and images captured through Cellular phones as evidence as if the current provisions donot have such a provision.
I hope there is no ignorant Government official who would believe this and jump to get an amendment done.
The article was credited to one Mr Rohn Dual, quotes a UP Police officer and a criminal lawyer Mr Tanvir Mir.
From the body of the article it appears that the lawyer has given the correct opinion that such evidence is acceptable under Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act. But in his bid to make the headline attractive, an ignorant journalist and/or a sub editor has implied that currently such video evidence is not acceptable and a change of law is required to make it acceptable. Apart from the ignorance of the journalist, I am surprised that a UP Police officer who is quoted also may not have the proper appreciation of the current provisions unless he has been misquoted.
This could be a mischievous article planted by some body who wants such an impression to be gobbled up by some ignorant Judge.
It is therefore necessary to strongly refute the article and provide a clarification so that no Court is mislead into thinking that mobile data or CCTV footage is not currently acceptable as evidence.
It is sad that people write such articles without understanding that Information Technology Act 2000 was drafted as applicable to “Electronic Documents” in general and not with reference to any hardware called “Computer” so that it could be excluded for another device called “Mobile”.
It is possible that there could be some misunderstanding about mobile documents as to who should certify.
1.Section 65B of Indian Evidence Act recognizes that a “Computer Output” as described in the section may be presented as “Also a document” representing the “Original” and is admissible as evidence without the production of the “Original” provided the certificate as required under the section is produced.
3. The “Original” is the “first recording” of the “String of zeros and ones” which together constitute “evidence” which is sought to be produced as a statement under Section 17 of Indian Evidence Act and as per the special provision of Section 65A.
4. The “Original” “string of zeros and ones” does not have any meaning to a human being unless they are processed through a computing device which consists of an application riding on a software platform which itself runs on a hardware running on a “BIOS” like embedded software. The string of zeros and ones have meaning only to such a compatible computer system and not to a human being directly.
5. In view of this dependency of the “Original” on the computer systems before it is experienced as a Text” or “Audio” or a “Video” by a human being, Section 65B envisages that some human being should take the responsibility for first “Viewing” the “Original String of zeros and ones” and put it in a form in which the Judge can admit it as evidence. That certificate has to say that a certain process was used to view/experience the electronic data and that is the essence of Section 65B.
6. Current provisions of Section 65B is therefore essential and cannot be diluted. Mobile data whether it is an SMS or audio or video, can be therefore presented with an appropriate Sec 65B certificate.
7. The Certificate under Section 65B refers to the generation of the “Computer Output” and not to the generation of the “Original stream of zeros and ones” which constitute the “Original electronic record”.
8. It is not necessary for the mobile operator such as Jio or Airtel or Vodofone or Idea to provide the certificate. Any other contractually capable person who understands how to convert the electronic document residing inside the mobile (earlier referred to as the string of zeros and ones) to a print out or another softcopy can provide the certified copy.
9. If the person providing the certificate is a “Trusted Third Party”, it is better. But this is not a pre-condition. But the credibility and reliability of the Certifier is an important consideration for the Court to admit the evidence without further confirmation from another expert on which the Court has confidence.
10. Section 65B is for “Admissibility” of the document and it does not bar the defense to question the “Genuinity” of the evidence. Genuinity of the “Original” is whether such a document ever came into being or not in the first place. The Section 65B certification is simply that the document as is present in electronic form in its original state is now available in the form of a certified Computer output.
In the CCTV, there is a continuous stream of video which is stored in the form of a media file. Just as a hard disk contains thousands of documents of which one or two is picked up as relevant evidence, in the CCTV footage also only relevant portions can be picked up and presented as separate electronic documents.
The defence however may question the “selection” from the point of view of whether it was meant to suppress information or mislead as to the meaning of the entire evidence. For example, in a recording of CCTV footage in say a shop where 100 customers have transacted, picking up the portion indicating the 45th customer walking in , transacting and going out and excluding everything else in the evidentiary copy is acceptable. But within a conversation which consists of 10 sentences, picking some sentences and deleting the rest should be avoided.
If however there is a conversation for 1 hour and some body would like to present only 5 minutes of the same, it can be admitted with the proviso that the defence may demand the presentation of the entire conversation and allege that some thing contrary to what is presented happened earlier or subsequently.
CCTV owners must remember that as soon as they come to know that a particular piece of information captured is a “Potential Evidence”, whatever is reasonably suspected to be associated with it such as the immediate earlier and immediate later recording with reference to an incident should be considered as plausible evidence and the entire stream/s should be securely archived. If they are deleted with the knowledge that they are “evidence” then the CCTV owner may be liable to be charged with Section 65 of ITA 2000/8 or other IPC.204.
If any of the readers have any further doubt as to the above, I request them to contact me for further clarification.
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Posted on 15 June 2017. Tags: barbecue grills, beehives, bird feeders, black bears, Department of Natural Resources, garbage, Katie Keen, pet food, The Bear Essentials
Bear bird feeder: Bears commonly are attracted to bird feeders for their access to easy protein and fat calories. Food can erode the natural fear of humans that bears have.
The Department of Natural Resources asks Michigan residents to help keep the state’s up-north icon a wild animal by keeping bears at a distance. With many people (whether they’re seasonal visitors or year-round residents) outdoors and enjoying northern Michigan in the summer months, removing bird feeders is an easy answer to bear problems.
“When situations occur concerning a bear, some form of food has usually attracted the bear into the area,” said DNR wildlife communications coordinator Katie Keen. “The common element is usually a bird feeder—seed, suet and even hummingbird feeders. The good news is a homeowner can choose to take control of the situation.”
Michigan’s bear range: Much of Michigan’s bear population can be found in the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula.
Michigan’s estimated black bear population is over 12,000 adult bears—2,000 in the northern Lower Peninsula and 10,000 across the Upper Peninsula. Typically, black bears are shy animals, but they have a great sense of smell and can remember a food source. As a result, a black bear will go places it normally wouldn’t if a food reward is available.
In addition to bird feeders, pet food, garbage, barbeque grills and beehives also can attract bears. Pet food should be stored indoors, as should garbage, until the time of pickup. Garbage that is set out the night before can attract bears and can have more of an impact than just an overturned garbage can.
“Bears are smart, so we have to be smarter,” said Keen. “They are wild animals that are unpredictable and can travel many miles. Your habits can affect those around you, and a bear that loses its natural fear of humans because food has been introduced can end up being bold or dangerous and may need to be put down.”
Michigan’s bear population generally is found in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula and across the Upper Peninsula. Bears eat most items found in the forest, including plants, berries, nuts, acorns, insects and, occasionally, small mammals. Because bears will eat most anything, their behavior and normal travel patterns will change if an easy food source is discovered.
Learn more about living with bears and ways to avoid attracting bears to your property with the DNR’s “The Bear Essentials” video on Michigan.gov/wildlife.
Bear population and distribution are managed through regulated bear hunting. Michigan’s bear hunting seasons vary by bear management unit, with the first 2017 season starting Sept. 8. A total of 7,140 bear hunting licenses will be available this fall. Bear hunting licenses are distributed through a preference point system.
A method of drainage design for use in arid areas was developed by combining procedures proposed by D. B. McWhorter along with plant uptake functions developed by D. W. Grimes and D. W. Henderson. The method is simple to use and demonstrates the impact of plant extraction and ground water quality on design spacing. The method is also suitable for drainage design when seepage occurs through an impermeable barrier. More data are required to fully develop the plant water functions.
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Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • February 25, 2009 tion bombs by parachute over jungles supposedly held by the Japanese. The parachutes were supposed to slow the descent of the bombs until the plane was a safe distance from the explosion. One of the chutes did not open, and the plane’s gas tanks were pierced by fragments from the bombs. The gas tanks bled dry, and the pilot, unwilling to bail out over the jungle and the surviving Japanese bomb recipients, headed for the ocean. John and his buddies bailed out over the Pacific. He was the last man to make it to the life raft before the sharks closed in on the others. Color me sentimental, but I think American owed this guy something. Unfortunately, John was about half bald. When the sides turned gray, he was doomed. Mack fired him. Once again, I descended into the labyrinth to tangle with the publisher. Once again, my sorry tale of how this man has risked his neck to save America. This time, the publisher agreed to give the man a six-month extension so he could sell his house and find a place where he could survive on his pension. John was wounded to the heart by the fact that he lost the job he had held with considerable success since he got out of the service, a job where he was liked and respected by just about everybody he dealt with. I suspect he never got over it. Another guy named John, this one a Vietnam combat support veteran, was forced out about the same time. He had finished college, though the college was Catholic rather than Ivy, and he was a capable writer. Unfortunately, like the best of the Old World Italians, John had a strong sense of integrity and it galled him to see combat veterans and other long-term people fired because of age or a lack of snob appeal. He said so once too often and they got him, too. After being forced out, he had the strength to build a whole new career in a different line of work. He recently retired with honors from a career of helping people. He came through for America twice: as a soldier and as a worthwhile citizen. The toughest case was Bob. This guy was a veteran three times: as an under-aged Marine on Bougainville and Okinawa in World War II, as a gunnery sergeant in the Korean War, and as an armed combat correspondent during Vietnam. Besides fighting in three wars, he was an international journalist who had interviewed Churchill and Gandhi, a college graduate – NYU, I think, though he also took courses at Columbia – and he was a solid writer and editor. However, he was over 50, and the editor above him wanted his job so he could hand it over to his personal favorite. There being no chance of a direct confrontation about his work. He was six-three and weighed 250 (mostly muscle), and the guy who wanted to fire him was a notable coward, besides being an indoor drunk. It was time to doctor the file. Every time Bob made a real or imaginary blunder, it was recorded in his personnel file for the annual review. When they shook the file, bats flew out, metaphorically speaking: Bob showed up late. Bob showed up unshaven. Bob showed up with liquor on his breath. (This from a career alcoholic who kept a brown bag in his desk drawer.) Given a year to work on back-stabbing and to magnify small mistakes and ignore solid achievements, you can make anybody look like a stumblebum. That is what happened to Bob. When they opened his file, he went into shock. Like most Marines, he had a strong authoritarian bent and believed in friendship. He thought the guy who doctored his file had been a friend. He had two kids left behind by a fugitive wife and he married again and did what he could for them until he died a few years later at 54. “I’ve done a lot of bad things in my life, but there’s only one thing I really regret,” he told me just before he left. “What was it?” I asked. “The fact that I called so-and-so my friend,” he said he said with a ravaged look on his face. He had survived the Japanese, the Red Chinese, and the North Vietnamese, and and got it in the back from an American he trusted. About this time I made serious plans to leave the place, one step ahead of the axe, and did so. I had one kid and another one the way, so my wife could not cover my economic tracks, but most of the people I respected had long since quit and it would have cost me my self-respect if I had clung to the place through another few months of intrigue. Until then, I had survived because I had three books published while I was employed. The one published by Bantam won a state-level award and sold 248,000 copies. I also had a cover article in “American Heritage” edited by Geoff Ward, now the writer for Ken Burns. People at that point could say they did not like me. I do not think they could say I could not write. Then justice struck like a thunderbolt. The publisher brought in a consultant from Harvard to find out why most of the better staff members had quit, and the consultant told him Mack was the reason. Hangmen die also. People were literally singing and dancing when he stalked off into the darkness. He later got hired at another, bigger newspaper – and fouled up there too. His last job, as I remember, was as a consultant with the consortium of newspapers that massacred all the people at smaller North Jersey newspapers and replaced them with part-timers in an effort to capture the ad base in Paramus. That failed too. In the end, some people abuse their jobs to abuse people who arouse their envy. Others turn hiring and firing into an exercise in interior decorating. Some of us try to do what our consciences tell us is right – even when we learn from experience we may have to suffer for it. Everybody rubbed their hands and cackled with glee when they heard Billy Mack was coming. Mack was the famous editor of a much bigger paper who had been hired to spice up the mid-sized daily where I then worked along with a bunch of people who enjoying being newsmen in the glory days of the profession some quarter-century ago. Mack had a plan. It was like interior decorating. He decided he wanted a “young” city room where people over 30 were not welcome. Above all, what he did not want, were older reporters who, while they knew their jobs and were well liked by the public, might not have been college graduates. “Interior decorating” turned into a purge of World War II combat veterans: the guys who were patriotic in any way, came from traditional American families, and came through for America in her hour of need. This was the “Greatest Generation.” What happened next got very ugly. Mack was a veteran. He left the Marine Corps in the middle of World War II: no combat, no crippling injuries, and not gay. This was a mystery no one solved since most World War II service records burned in the adjunct archives in 1971. Tony was the first to get it. He was a combat veteran of, I believe, the Fourth Infantry Division and had fought what was left of the Wehrmacht for control of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. “Say what you want about the Red Army, I was very glad they were around,” he once observed. “They killed off the best of the Germans before I got there. The ones I got to fight were plenty bad enough.” Tony covered the sector of Bergen County near the Hudson River and Hudson County. He had three defects that got him fired by the new management: He was over 40, he wasn’t Ivy, and his hair was showing traces of gray. With the foolish integrity that got me on the Enemies List, I dropped in to see the publisher and suggested to him that this man had defended America in combat, was well liked by the people he covered, and was worth keeping. He said that it had to be. I wasn’t about to quit because this was the first real job I ever had and the mortgage was not paid off, so I let it slide. Tony left – fighting back tears – and fetched up at a cluster of weeklies near the river where the standards and the salary were a lot lower. He died way ahead of the demographic schedule. Next was John. John was a better writer than Tony, but he never finished college either. He joined the Army Air Force instead, and he found himself at war with my wife’s relatives for control of the Pacific. He flew missions that could have gotten him killed on a routine basis. Once, he was the tail gunner in a B-24 over New Guinea when a Japanese fighter came at the bomber head-on. The two planes passed one another at an aggregate speed of about 600 miles per hour, and John fired his twin .50 caliber machine guns and missed. These were his only shots fired in anger, he said. A few weeks later, the B-24 was dropping fragmenta- Interior decorating: Fire the veterans ? Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: With reference to the article about reconstructing Graydon Pool, it says that 5,000 people are in support of the idea and they would be willing to plunk down $150 per person for the privilege of having swimming pools that their family could go to. What a bald faced lie! I checked with my neighbors and nobody has been contacted about the planned construction or the bond that would have to be floated to pay for it. Also, the proponents come up with “fuzzy math” in trying to justify the costs. In light of today’s economic scandals, it is unbelievable that the town officials would try to pull a fast one on the Ridgewood taxpayers. Do they think we are that stupid? Melvin Freedenberg Ridgewood Dear Editor: We want to express our disapproval of the Graydon Pool project as proposed. We are not denying that something may need to be done, but this is not the best plan. Why has membership declined? For a variety of reasons! Some reasons are because both parents work, many children are away at camp for the whole summer, many residents have Concerned about Graydon project Don’t act in haste their own pools, or many residents have summer homes. Is the water dirty? Would it be allowed to function if it were? The ducks, a concern, could be better contained and the water better monitored for duck feathers, etc. Could there be an upgrading of the filter system, perhaps even an overhauling to allow for better results? None of these would cost the nearly $14 million the plan suggests. This would take a beautiful icon of Ridgewood and replace it with an unsightly Dorney Park in the center of town. In these poor economic times, with the village facing its own economic problems with two recent land sales providing us with facilities that cannot be made usable because of cost, not forgetting the cost of building a parking garage, a $14 million expenditure seems way out of line. Perhaps more dire is the unbelievable condition of our streets with deepening potholes, and the needs of our schools. No plan to change Graydon should be undertaken without more serious consideration other than providing a lap pool for the swim team, with limited access to the community. Perhaps a lap pool can be placed in the Habernickel property where there is already a pool. Let us not act in haste. This plan is not needed or wanted. The Spalckhaver Family Ridgewood
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John C. Bowers (1811-1873), a Philadelphia native, was a tailor and entrepreneur who believed that education and skillful trade were keys to Black success in America.1 He owned a successful second-hand clothing store in Philadelphia and was the founder of The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, or the G.U.O. of O.F., which formed guilds around a variety of trades.2 Bowers was married to Mary C. Collins in 1835. It is unknown if they had children. Both were members of the St. Thomas African Episcopal Church in Philadelphia.3
Bowers did not have a large speaking role in the 1855 Convention. He was, however, a permanent officer of the convention. His major contribution and platform for the convention was in education for trades and Black self-reliance. He was a tailor by trade in Philadelphia;4 however, he turned his apprenticeship into a profitable business. Bowers had achieved the vision laid out by the commentary in the convention minutes: He took the education of his trade and applied it to accumulate wealth. Bowers took his entrepreneurial spirit a step further by founding The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, of which he was “Grand Master” from 1870-1871. Through this organization Blacks could practice trade, communicate, and form networking connections. These were all views Bowers held that would elevate the position of Blacks in America. Because of this dedication to racial uplift on home soil, it is not surprising that Bowers, like many of his fellow delegates, was staunchly against emigration. He voted against the admittance of Mary Ann Shadd Cary who famously spoke and wrote in favor of emigrating to Canada.
Bowers' stance on emigration never changed. He later began attending anti-colonization meetings around the East Coast and wrote speeches denouncing emigration and the movement of Blacks to places such as Africa. He believed that all African Americans should stay in the United States, and he firmly held that the Union would one day abolish slavery. Bowers was known as a man who dedicated his life to a brighter future for the next generation of African Americans. He had high hopes for Black society and expressed it through his commitment and innovation that left a lasting mark in African American history.
January 1855—Nell, along with William Garrison, William Wells brown, Henry Wright and Sallie Holly, attended an Anti-Slavery meeting at the Belknap Street Church in Boston, MA, and speaks about petitions “present to the Legislature, asking for equal school rights for colored children.” Liberator 26 January 25(4):15,1
April 28, 1855—Nell’s petitions were successful and the Massachusetts legislature abolishes separate Negro schools. Robert P. Smith. “William Cooper Nell: Crusading Black Abolitionist.” The Journal of Negro History 55.3 (1970): 182–199
July 27, 1855—Nell attended Colored National Council meeting along with Amos Beman, Frederick Douglass, J. Mccune Smith, and others, but “was predisposed against any participation, because of valid objections, constitutional and otherwise.” Liberator, July 1855 25(30):120
October 1855—Nell published a book, The Colored Patriots of the America Revolution; With Sketches of Several Distinguished Colored Persons; To Which Is Added A Brief Survey of the Condition and Prospects of Colored Americans with an introduction by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published by R.F. Wallcut. 396 pages. Price $1. Liberator, 26 October 1855, 25(43):171, 1
December 17 1855—Nell is honored in a meeting of the colored citizens of Boston : “A Tribute to William C. Nell, from the coloured citizens of Boston, for his untiting efforts in Equal School rights” – Triumph of Equal School Rights in Boston. Proceedings of the Presentation Meeting held in Boston, Dec. 17, 1855; Including Addresses by John T. Hilton, Wm C. Nell, Charles Slack, Wendell Phillips, Wm. Lloyd Garrison, Charles Lenox Remond. Published by F.R. Wallcut, 21 Cornhill, 1856, p. 4-11
One of the illustrations in Nell's book, The Colored Patriots of the America Revolution; With Sketches of Several Distinguished Colored Persons
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library. "Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution, King (now State) Street, Boston, March 5th, 1770." New York Public Library Digital Collections.
Researched by Eric Brown, English 641, Spring 2016. Taught by Professor P. Gabrielle Foreman, University of Delaware.
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A home inspection can make or break a property sale. If all goes well during a home inspection, a buyer and seller can proceed with a transaction. Conversely, if a home inspector discovers major problems with a house, a property sale may be in jeopardy.
As a homebuyer, you'll want to do everything possible to ensure a home inspection delivers valuable insights. With in-depth home insights at your disposal, you can determine whether to continue with a home purchase or reenter the housing market.
To ensure a successful home inspection, let's take a look at three common home inspection mistakes, and how a homebuyer can avoid these problems.
When it comes to hiring a home inspector, it is always better to err on the side of caution. With an experienced home inspector at your side, you can boost the likelihood of a successful home inspection.
Evaluate a variety of local home inspectors. Then, take a look at each home inspector's background and expertise to narrow your search.
In addition, if you feel comfortable with a home inspector, reach out to this professional directly before you make your final hiring decision. That way, you can request client referrals and gain additional insights to help you make an informed selection.
A homebuyer is not required to attend a home inspection. However, attendance usually is a good idea, regardless of your homebuying expertise.
Remember, a home purchase is one of the biggest transactions that you likely will complete in your lifetime. If you want to ensure a home is a viable long-term investment, it certainly pays to walk around a property with a home inspector and conduct an in-depth evaluation.
In many instances, attending a home inspection may enable a homebuyer to gain home insights that might not be included in a home inspection report as well.
For example, a home inspector who identifies issues with a property may be able to give a homebuyer an estimate about how much it will cost to complete myriad property repairs. These insights are exceedingly valuable and can help a homebuyer determine whether a house is a worthwhile purchase.
After a home inspector completes a property evaluation, this professional will provide the homebuyer with a home inspection report. Then, a homebuyer will have a set amount of time to review the report to determine whether to proceed with a home purchase.
A home inspection report contains plenty of valuable insights, and as such, should not be ignored. Instead, a homebuyer should spend time evaluating the report and learning from it. And if a homebuyer has any questions, he or she can reach out to the home inspector who provided the report for answers.
Lastly, if you need help planning a home inspection, you should employ a real estate agent. By hiring a real estate agent, you'll have no trouble getting in touch with the best home inspectors in your area.
A home showing will help you gain the insights you need to make an informed decision about a house purchase. At the same time, you may have many concerns about whether a residence is right for you, even after you complete a home showing.
Ultimately, there are many questions to consider after you finish a house showing to ensure you can make the right choice about a residence, and these include:
Oftentimes, homebuyers try to envision what life may be like if they purchase a residence. As these buyers walk through a house during a showing, it sometimes can be simple to imagine the possibilities if you buy this residence. On the other hand, it may be tough to envision a future in a particular home if a house fails to match or exceed your expectations.
Think about how you felt as you explored each room in a house during a showing. If you left a home showing with a good feeling about a residence, it may be beneficial to submit an offer or set up a follow-up showing. Conversely, if a home showing left you feeling uncomfortable with a residence, you may want to continue your search for your dream house.
Generally, it is a good idea to ask lots of questions about a house during a showing. This will enable you to learn about the condition of a home and determine whether major repairs are necessary.
A home in need of significant upgrades offers opportunities for homebuyers who are looking for a "fixer-upper" house. In fact, if you submit an offer on a fixer-upper home, you may be able to perform assorted repairs to enhance a house's condition and value.
Comparatively, if you are unwilling to perform substantial home upgrades, there is no need to worry. You can always forego submitting an offer on a house after a showing, and by doing so, continue your pursuit for your ideal home.
As a homebuyer, it is important to find a house that will serve you well both now and in the future. Because if you fail to do so, you risk purchasing a house that will only decline in value in the years to come.
If you feel that a home is a viable long-term investment following a showing, you may want to submit an offer to acquire this residence. Then, if a seller accepts your offer, you can conduct a home inspection and move forward in the homebuying process.
Lastly, as you consider what to do after a home showing, you may want to collaborate with a real estate agent. This housing market professional can help you evaluate the pros and cons of submitting an offer on a particular residence. Perhaps best of all, a real estate agent will offer expert tips to ensure you can find your dream residence in no time at all.
If you’re looking for the perfect location to live but can’t quite afford the neighborhood that you’re vying for, a good option is to look for what’s deemed a "up and coming" neighborhood. These areas are where buyers can find the perfect house in a place where property values are only going to increase in the coming years. Buyers may feel that this is a gamble. How can you really tell if a neighborhood is one of these areas? There are a few vital signs that you can find below which show a city or town is on the up and up.
If you hear a new grocery store is going in an area, co-working spaces, or vegan restaurants are coming to town; it’s a good sign that the neighborhood is going to be a happening place very soon. Think organic, Millennial minded ideas that are trendy. The key is to find the things and places that people want most. If you can move into one of these areas before it becomes popular, you have struck property gold.
In any urban area, being near public transportation is a huge plus. Being near any major transit is great for property values. Even homes near major routes are attractive. People will always want easier access to work and the things they need.
Cities across the country have flipped from having negative connotations to being an area of luxury. It happens slowly, but it starts with how desirable people believe the area to be. What’s considered “hip” can really affect the way an area is perceived.
There’s often much potential in neighborhoods where all of the homes have the same design. If you see homes in a place where properties could use some TLC, it may be an opportunity for you. Other buyers or house flippers may have the same idea. It will be like a domino effect, and the neighborhood will turn around quickly.
If houses in an area have been on the market for an extended period, it could be an opportunity for you to get a bargain. Buyers may shy away from a home just because the area is less than ideal. Your real estate agent can help you to determine places where homes have been on the market for awhile.
Finding and purchasing a home sometimes can be difficult, particularly for an individual who encounters assorted challenges throughout the property buying journey. Lucky for you, there are several shortcuts that a homebuyer can use to streamline the property buying process. These shortcuts include:
If you know you want to buy a home, you should consider where you want to reside and what features you want in your ideal residence. That way, you can avoid the danger of committing time and resources to analyze houses that fail to meet your expectations.
Oftentimes, it helps to craft a list of preferred cities and towns. This list will help you hone your home search to specific areas and ensure you can accelerate the homebuying journey.
Think about what you want to find in your dream house and create a list of home must-haves and wants too. With this list in hand, you can further accelerate your search for your ideal home.
Some homebuyers apply for a mortgage after they find their dream residence, but doing so may prove to be problematic. Because if a buyer submits an offer to purchase a home without a mortgage at his or her disposal, this individual likely will need to move quickly to get home financing. Or, if a buyer provides a homebuying proposal but cannot secure a mortgage, this individual risks missing out on the opportunity to acquire his or her dream house.
To get pre-approved for a mortgage, you can meet with banks and credit unions and explore a wide range of mortgage options. Then, once you select a mortgage, you can kick off your home search and know exactly how much you can spend to purchase your ideal residence.
A real estate agent is a homebuying expert who will guide you along the property buying journey. He or she can help you identify potential homebuying hurdles and overcome these issues before they escalate. Best of all, a real estate agent will do everything possible to ensure you can acquire a great home at a budget-friendly price.
In addition, a real estate agent will work with you throughout the property buying journey. He or she first will learn about your homebuying goals and help you craft an effective property buying strategy. Next, a real estate agent will help you put your homebuying plan into action and ensure you can discover a house that matches your expectations. And once you discover your ideal home, a real estate agent will help you put together a competitive offer to purchase this residence.
As you prepare to kick off the homebuying journey, you should try to plan ahead as much as possible. By taking advantage of the aforementioned shortcuts, you can prepare for the homebuying journey and speed up the process of finding and purchasing your dream residence.
Ready to acquire your dream home? Although you might have already located your ideal residence, you may need to negotiate with a home seller. By doing so, both you and a home seller will be satisfied with the final results of a property transaction.
However, a homebuying negotiation sometimes can be tricky. And if you fail to keep your cool throughout a negotiation, you may miss out on the opportunity to purchase your dream residence.
What does it take to remain calm during a homebuying negotiation? Here are three tips to help you do just that.
Don't take it personally if a home seller wants to negotiate. Instead, view it as an opportunity to ensure all parties involved in a home sale get the best results possible.
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Each of the panelists Kaili Chun, Chae Ho Lee, Kalani Largusa, and Keith Tallett will offer insight into their individual practice with an aim to generate a productive dialogue on how select artists of Hawaiʻi conceptualize the notion of place. Artists are asked to consider the popular notion of “A Hawai‘i Sense of Place” as a departure point for discussion.
This panel will engage in discussion of place, placemaking, and will be moderated by curator and artist, Trisha Lagaso Goldberg.
Kaili Chun is a sculptor and installation artist who negotiates ideas of containment and exposure, agency and restraint. Process and materials transform physical spaces into unique environments commenting on contemporary issues in her work. She often constructs narratives through symbols and objects that address the impact of historical events on the present day. Organic elements are sometimes included in her pieces, and the changes they undergo during the course of an exhibition metaphorically reference the nature of culture as an evolutionary process. Chun’s diverse training includes receiving her Bachelor’s in Architecture from Princeton University, during which time she also studied with renown ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu; an MFA from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; and an apprenticeship with master canoe builder and woodworker Wright Elemakule Bowman, Sr. Numerous museums and galleries such as the University of Alaska Museum; Linden Museum Stuttgart in Germany; Museum of Art & Design, New York; Sacred Circle Gallery, Washington; The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu; and the Honolulu Museum of Art have exhibited Chun’s installations. Kaili has received a number of significant visual art awards. She was awarded the 2014 Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Artist Fellowship; in 2010 she received the Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant and in 2008 participated in the Artist Residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Chun received the Catherine E.B. Cox Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts (2006) from the Honolulu Academy of Arts, which culminated in the solo exhibition, “Nau ka wae, The Choice Belongs to You.” Her work is included in many private and institutional collections in Hawai‘i and Germany.
Chae Ho Lee’s work spans advertising, exhibition, identity, lettering, publication and web design. He has worked for a number of prestigious advertising agencies and design studios in the Pacific Rim, New York City and Dubai. He has lived in the Middle East for over 6 years teaching and directing design programs at several leading academic institutions in the region. He has exhibited his work internationally and published extensively for several leading design journals and publications. Lee was awarded the university’s Regents’ medal for excellence in teaching in 2011.
N. Trisha Lagaso Goldberg is an Aiea-based arts worker, independent curator, public art administrator, and artist. From 1991 to 2004, Trisha was active in the San Francisco Bay Area where she earned degrees from the San Francisco Art Institute and San Francisco State University and worked with such organizations as SFMOMA, SFSU Fine Arts Gallery, Southern Exposure, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Trisha has lived and worked on O‘ahu, the island of her birth, since 2005. She is a public art Project Manager for the Art in Public Places Program at the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and manager of the Artists in Residence Program. She’s curated and organized exhibitions and public programs for museums and art-run spaces throughout Honolulu. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Honolulu Contemporary Museum and the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco, and has been featured in the Wallpaper* City Guide Honolulu, FLUX Hawaii magazine, and the Honolulu Star Advertiser.
Kalani Largusa is from Kapahi, Kaua‘i. He entered the University of Hawai‘i’s MFA program in the fall of 2013. He previously studied drawing and illustration at the California College of Arts [CCA] and received his BFA in painting studio practice from the School of Art Institute of Chicago in 2013. He was a San Diego Comic Convention invitee to the Comic Scholar Poster Session, a guest speaker at San Francisco’s WonderCon, and the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo to present his paper entitled “The significance of Kato and the evolution of his role as the Green Hornets sidekick.” Kalani was also a feature artist in Chicago’s Next Generation, 18th annual Asian American Showcase in 2013. His work centers on process of painting filtered through Polynesian tattoo symbolism and methodology, and “almost western” comic book iconography. Whether sharp detailed draftsmanship, mixed-media mashup journaling, or large non-representational paintings, Largusa’s work is ultimately an investigation of marks. He is currently represented by Gallery HNL and will be one of the artists featured in the gallery’s group show expected in late November of this year.
Keith Tallett is a Hawai‘i-based mixed media artist whose work utilizes humor & irony to create a dialogue between cultural practices, local knowledge systems and popular culture. Often focusing on commodity fetishism, privatization of land ownership and the accumulation of cultural capital, the work takes form in paintings, drawings, photography, installation and sculpture. Most recently Keith has developed a collaborative practice with his wife, artist Sally Lundburg, under the name Les Filter Feeders. Together they participated in the Honolulu residency, Present Project in 2014, where they created a large-scale installation inspired by the structures, language, and tools of shelter and survival. Keith has exhibited at such venues as the Honolulu Museum of Art, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Track 16 Gallery in Los Angeles, and Franklin Parrasch Gallery in New York. He was included in the Artists of Hawai‘i 2011 exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art, where he received the Jean Charlot Foundation Award for Excellence and in 2012, was awarded a Joan Mitchell Foundation Sculptor and Painter Grant. His forthcoming projects include The Rat and The Octopus, at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in 2016. Keith’s professional experience includes being a juror for the 2015 International Schaefer Portrait Challenge, lecturing at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Art Department from 2004 – 2011, and being a founding member of AGGROculture, a Hawaiʻi based art collective. Keith has an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and a BA from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. www.keithtallett.com www.lesfilterfeeders.com
This artist panel is a part of the 2015 Global Asia/Pacific Art Exchange (GAX) initiatives. 2105 GAX thanks the support of NYU Office of the Provost Global Research Initiatives and major airline sponsor Hawaiian Airlines
This entry was posted in Talk/Panel and tagged 2015 GAX, Art, Chae Ho Lee, discussion, GAX, Global Asia/Pacific Art Exchange, Hawai'i, Honolulu, Kaili Chun, Kaka‘ako Agora, Kalani Largusa, Keith Tallett, place, placemaking, Trisha Lagaso Goldberg on June 30, 2015 by achang.
The 2015 GAX (Global Asia/Pacific Art Exchange) programs in Honolulu and Tokyo will continue with the ongoing dialogues discussion topics of Global Asias and art and visual cultures developed throughout the first two phases of the exchange — among these thematics includes a focus on the discourse of Transpacific, Hemispheric, and Comparative Diasporic framings. Techniques of diasporic artistic production and issues that permeate artistic production including land use issues, art activism, and climate will also be explored with artists engaged with work negotiating within the space of the planetary.
The goals of the exchange remain to build a sustained network of scholars deeply engaged in Global Asias and Asian diasporic art and visual cultures to be generative of collaboration, exhibition, publication, research and other projects to build the richly expanding field.
This entry was posted in Announcement, Conference, Meetings, Talk/Panel and tagged 2015 GAX, art panel discussions, colloquium, Global Asia/Pacific Art Exchange, Honolulu, Symposium, Tokyo on June 24, 2015 by achang.
Each of the artists Gaye Chan, Sean Connelly, and Sheenru Yong asks of us to rethink the ways in which we are engaging with the surface of what we are fed about what Hawai‘i and its current landscape is. They challenge us to reconsider and re-determine what our relationship to Hawai‘i is, was, and might become in the future.
Chan will be presenting her collaborative project, an agitprop tour company DownWind Productions, which examines the impact of colonialism, capitalism and tourism in Hawai‘i. Connelly will discuss his work Land Division and the concept of the watershed, as well as his ongoing research on environment, land use, global interconnections and Hawai‘i. Yong will be exploring her work FLOOD / turn the tide, a collaborative community project and exchange in Hawai‘i and Taiwan involving community oral histories and dance theater.
This panel will engage in discussion on site, land use, arts activism, and creative practice and will be moderated by scholar Gary Liu, University of Hawai‘i.
DownWind Productions is a collaborative formed to examine the impact of colonialism, capitalism, and tourism in Hawai’i. DW distributes information and agitprop commodities through the marketplace and e-commerce to help tourists and locals alike understand our complicity in the decimation of Hawaii’s land and people, and to imagine different relationships with each other and with our own desires and longings. downwindproductions.com
Sean Connelly focuses on systems and softness. (Rocks may be examples of softness, especially where land moves air, becomes wet, and feeds.) His interdisciplinary backgrounds in ecology, architecture, visual art, and economy explore the interactions of material, information, energy, and time as intergenerational planetary systems that humans design, and redesign. Sean is the author of Hawai‘i Futures, with sculptures including A Small Area of Land, and Land Division. His forthcoming projects include Hi-Atlas, and Hydraulic Islands. He has contributed to international design publications for Archis/Volume and Princeton Architectural Press, with a portfolio of work that includes research and design projects for the Whitney Museum in New York, the Venice Biennale, the Hawai‘i State Department of Transportation, and the Honolulu Museum of Art. His work has been presented on TEDx, and published on different venues online, like BLDGBLOG. From the sloped and fluted faces of Kona and Ko‘olaupoko of O‘ahu, Sean (b.1984) is a graduate of Castle High School. He received his Bachelors of Environmental Urban Design and Doctorate of Architecture from the University of Hawai‘i, and holds a Masters in Design in Landscape, Urbanism, and Ecology with concentration in Real Estate Development and City Making from Harvard University. He is most passionate about being an uncle, brother, and friend, and believes the Hawaiian Islands are among the biggest places on Earth.
Gary Liu is a lecturer in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Hawai΄i at Mānoa, where he has focused on translating the department’s high volume global art surveys into specialized learning avenues, including their first intensive and condensed formats, first Honors Program adaptations, and, most recently, first online, distance-learning course designs. He received his BA in art history from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and his MA in Asian art history from the University of Hawai΄i at Mānoa, where his research focused on 20th-century China, especially the early development of a modernist concept, artistic control in the Cultural Revolution, dissident art and discursive interference in official spaces, evolution of contemporary exhibition spaces, and the introduction, growth and commercialization of the Chinese avant-garde in the global arena. Based on this work, he curated the exhibition Tumultuous Traditions: Chinese Ink Painting in the 20th Century (November 2009-February 2010) for the Honolulu Museum of Art.
SheenRu Yong is a Taiwanese American dancer, choreographer, and community organizer and the founder of body portal theatre, a platform which seeks to honor and develop the creative potentials of the individual, collective, and environmental bodies we inhabit. Her career began at Wesleyan University and was influenced by her time in New York City and Taipei, where she was commissioned and inspired to choreograph evening-length shows, site-specific works, and community-based performances. While earning her MFA in Choreography at the Taipei National University of the Arts, she toured internationally with Legend Lin Dance Theatre. Under the auspices of the LuoManFei Dance Fund and Taiwan Ministry of Culture, SheenRu is currently Artist-in-Residence at The Leeward Theatre, sponsored by PlayBuilders of Hawai’i Theatre Company. Moved by the many stories and issues she heard on the subject of Water while an Asia Pacific Leadership Fellow at the East West Center in 2013, SheenRu is now spearheading FLOOD / turn the tide, a community-based collaboration and cross-cultural exchange to create an original work with the residents of Oahu while using the same process to foster similar resonance and creative action in Taiwan. www.bodyportaltheatre.com
This entry was posted in Announcement, Talk/Panel and tagged Art Practice, Gary Liu, Gaye Chan, Honolulu, Land Use, Sean Connelly, Sheenru Yong, Siting Honolulu on June 24, 2015 by achang.
Presented by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Department of Art and Art History and Art Gallery and Museum Studies Graduate Certificate Program in collaboration with the Asian/Pacific American Institute at NYU as an initiative of the 2015 Global Asia/Pacific Art Exchange (GAX)
The colloquium will be discussing Transpacific circulations of art and practice, drawing on presentations by artists engaging in transpacific and transnational diasporic practice, curators involved in framings of the Asia/Pacific within the global and scholars involved in research and discourse building within the field. The colloquium is free and open to the public and hopes to create discussion on existing nodes of art historical discourse and how Transpacific framings allow for possible expanded ways of exploring work and practice.
This entry was posted in Announcement, Conference and tagged Art, Art and Art History, Circulations, Manoa, Museum Studies, The Art Gallery, Transpacific, University of Hawai'i on June 24, 2015 by achang.
Organized by: Integrated Human Sciences Program for Cultural Diversity (IHS), The University of Tokyo
Introductory talk and moderated by Alexandra Chang, Curator of Special Projects and Director of Global Arts Programs, NYU Asian/Pacific/American Institute
This symposium, organized by the University of Tokyo’s Integrated Human Sciences for Cultural Diversity Program, aims to interrogate the notion of Global Asias and the contemporary situation of Asian art in and beyond geographical Asia.
The idea of Global Asias, which refers to the global dislocation, relocation, and transformation of goods, ideas, and people originating in Asia, calls attention to transnational conflict and negotiation at multiple intersecting levels. It is concerned with relationships not only between indigenous cultures inside Asia, but also between Asian-derived cultures outside of Asia. Global Asias looks, for example, not only at the relationship between Japan and the United States or Japan and Brazil, but also the relationship between Japanese-American and Japanese-Brazilian.
The symposium proposes to focus specifically on contemporary art practices in relationship to the global diffusion and transformation of Asian art and culture. We would like to explore how local art history in Asian countries is reconfigured by, and also reconfigures, the globalization of Asian art and its discourses. We are also interested in examining how art practices within a given country relate to art practices by those who are from that country but live and work elsewhere.
In addition, we would like to consider how the idea of Global Asias, which represents a plural and transnational concept of Asian culture, figures in the processes of globalization that in some way exercise hegemonic effects on local and indigenous art practices. The symposium will also consider global framings in relation to the concept of Global Asias which may include a call back to the international or may examine practices that call upon the global in terms of the planetary.
Synthetic Experience in Contemporary Korean Art: The Alternative and Cinematic Medium in the Age of Anxiety and Disaster
Perception and Distance of the Globalization: How Japanese Contemporary Art Has Been Delivered to New Audience
Miriam Wattles, Associate Professor, History of Art and Architecture, University of California, Santa Barbara
Hybridity, Precarity and Possibility in Recent Works by Yamashiro Chikako and Soni Kum: “Imagining an Asia, Politics and Art to Come”
Michiko Okano, Professor of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of History of Asian Art, Federal University of São Paulo
This entry was posted in Announcement, Conference and tagged A/P/A Institute, Art, Global Asias, Mori Art Museum, Symposium, Tokyo, University of Tokyo on June 24, 2015 by achang.
Doryun Chong, chief curator, M+ Hong Kong, and Herb Tam, curator and director of exhibitions, Museum of Chinese in America, will discuss Tseng’s life and art in New York, his influence on younger Chinese artists, and how his cultural identity may have impacted his work.
Generously supported by the Asian Cultural Council. Co-sponsored by the Museum of Chinese in America and NYU’s Grey Art Gallery.
Muna Tseng will offer walk-throughs of the exhibition “Tseng Kwong Chi: Performing for the Camera” on Wednesday nights in the month of June. Please RSVP with your date to reserve your spot. The tour from 7.00 to 7.30 pm FREE.
CUNY TV features the two current exhibitions on Tseng Kwong Chi at the Grey Art Gallery and the Metropolitan Museum of Art on its Asian American Life, an in-depth news magazine program that addresses topical issues affecting the Asian American communities nationwide and profiles Asian American leaders.
Paul Lin interviews choreographer Muna Tseng about Kwong Chi’s life and her tribute to him in her dance-performance piece “SlutForArt a.k.a. Ambiguous Ambassador”.
This entry was posted in Announcement, Exhibitions, Talk/Panel and tagged Asian American Life, Doryung Chong, Grey Art Gallery, Herb Tam, Muna Tseng, Museum of Chinese in America, NYU, Tseng Kwong Chi on June 9, 2015 by achang.
Symposium jointly organized by Mori Art Museum, Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU, and Integrated Human Sciences Program for Cultural Diversity (IHS), The University of Tokyo as part of the 2015 Global Asia/Pacific Art Exchange initiative (GAX)
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As search for Indian Air Force’s missing AN-32 plane crossed 30 hours, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar reached Chennai today and joined a sortie conducted by the armed forces. The “courier flight” with 29 people on board went missing on Friday morning.
Mr Parrikar was briefed on the search and rescue operations being undertaken by the Navy, Air Force and the Coast Guard, official sources said. “Efforts are on to trace the aircraft,” Mr Parrikar tweeted.
The plane left the Tambaram air base near Chennai at 8.30 am on Friday and was to have landed at Port Blair around 11.45 am. It fell off the radar at 9.12 am, 280 km east of Chennai.
More than 12 Navy and coast guard ships are looking for the aircraft in the Bay of Bengal. A submarine has also been diverted for the search. The search operation continued through the night.
The aircraft, which had six crew members and eight civilians (family members), may have plunged rapidly from an altitude of 23,000 feet, said an officer.
There were 11 Air Force personnel, one Navy and two Army soldiers and a coast guard member on the transport plane headed to Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar chain of islands.
“All efforts are being made to trace the missing plane and the service personnel on board,” Mr Parrikar said yesterday.
The last call from the aircraft was around 16 minutes after take-off, when the pilot reported that “everything is normal”.
The plane has an emergency beacon locator, which is activated when there is a crash. The Navy submarine is expected to track underwater signals from the locator.
The Navy has also sent five surveillance aircraft including a Dornier, and 13 ships – Sahyadri, Rajput, Ranvijay, Kamorta, Kirch, Karmuk, Kora, Kuthar, Shakti, Jyoti, Ghariyal and Sukanya.
There are more than 100 Russian-made AN-32s in service with the IAF. It is an aircraft that can fly for up to four hours without refueling and can operate in all weather conditions.
“These aircraft are very strong, they are used as supply planes for mountains and deserts,” said retired Air Force officer Praful Bakshi.
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I know, you probably didn’t defeat the darkest wizard of our time, save the world, or go through some huge tragedies and sacrifices to get where you are today, but that doesn’t mean you and your child don’t butt heads. In Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry and his middle child, Albus, seem to constantly be at war. Whether it’s because Harry expects Albus to be something he’s not or because Albus simply can’t handle the burden of being Harry Potter’s son doesn’t really matter. The root of the problem is, in the words of Will Smith, that sometimes parents just don’t understand.
Sounds too simple, right? But that’s just it — parenting, in general, sounds pretty simple and straightforward. You love your kids, you raise them well, and you do the best you can. But there are so many intricacies and ridges in the role of parenthood that it’s easy to lose track of how big and dynamic your role as a parent is. Harry loves Albus deeply, fiercely, and just like he loves his other two children. But children need more than love — they need someone to listen, to understand, and to focus on the things that make them different, not the same.
Reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child out loud to your kids isn’t just good parenting — it’s an opportunity to listen and have a discussion. These are tough things to talk about. It’s hard for kids to say how they feel and it’s equally hard for parents to articulate. Sometimes it feels like there’s an elephant in the room between you and your kid, but neither one of you know how to move it. You’re both angry or frustrated or sad or worried or anxious, but nobody is saying anything. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child can do the talking for you. When you let your children read the words of Albus, they can dive into that character. And even if you two have never had any issues, it can open your child’s brain up to the idea that, one day, you two probably won’t see eye to eye. But they won’t be confused by it or wonder where it came from — they’ll remember from the eighth Harry Potter story that, sometimes, parents just don’t understand. And with the encouragement from you reading this story out loud, your children will feel safer and more comfortable bringing up the hard moments to you without worrying about how you’ll react or how to articulate.
Think of all the times you’ve referenced a book or movie scene when you wanted to articulate something. Now imagine Harry Potter and the Cursed Child through your child’s eyes. It’s like a manual on how to talk to your parents. When the two of you read it out loud, you get to be these characters. It’s much more dimensional than simply reading a novel and really puts a voice behind the story for both of you. When your kid has a day where they are angry with you or aren’t sure how to start a conversation, the memory of reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child can steer them in the right direction. They will know that you’ll listen. They will know that you care. And they will know that you want to hear what they have to say.
And they’ll know that if things get too out of hand, there’s a chance they could destroy almost everybody in the entire world, including themselves, and create some kind of dark, alternate universe. But that’s just a bonus.
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❝ The Rohingya are often referred to as ‘one of the world’s most persecuted minorities’ by activists and the press.❞
Rohingya Muslims are the largest Muslim community in Myanmar. They form a distinct ethnic group, with their own language and culture. However, the Rohingya are subject to severe discrimination from the Myanmar government, compounded by marginalization from the general population. The Rohingya are considered “illegal immigrants” from neighbouring Bangladesh despite being able to trace their roots back for centuries in the territory which now forms the State of Myanmar. As a result, the Rohingya have faced protracted displacement, discrimination, lack of access to education, and restrictions on freedom of movement.
Myanmar’s 1982 Citizenship Law establishes three tiers of citizenship, the highest order of which is only attainable to members of 135 “national races” that are deemed “indigenous” under the law. Rohingyas do not appear on this list. In order for Rohingyas to be eligible for the basic level of citizenship (naturalised), they are required to provide evidence of their ancestry in Rakhine State prior to 1948, as well as fluency in one of the national languages. The former, in particular, is an unattainable burden of proof for most. As such, the vast majority are effectively stateless, yet citizenship has de facto little impact on rights or ability to access services. Rohingyas and Muslims of other ethnicities that have citizenship documents face many of the same restrictions, despite the fact that their rights are technically enshrined in law.
In the 2014 census - the first census conducted in Myanmar since 1983 - the government prohibited Rohingyas from identifying themselves by their chosen designation and required them to register as “Bengali”, which most refused to do. The vast majority of Rohingyas were not counted by census enumerators and do not appear in the final census document. This most recent ‘erasure’ of the Rohingya compounds existing restrictions that have left most unable to access their rights to work, study, travel, marry, register births, and health services, a process that accelerated following 2012 communal violence in Rakhine State. In northern Rakhine State (northern Rakhine), Rohingya face being deleted from government ‘residency list’ if they are not present during annual “household inspections”. The implications of this are that without proof of residence, Rohingya may not be able to acquire citizenship in the future; for those who fled Myanmar, complying with this regulation may prove insurmountably - and intentionally - difficult.
The majority of Rohingya Muslims live in the northern areas of Rakhine State in northwestern Myanmar, with populations particularly concentrated in Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Rathedaung townships. Rakhine State is one of the most deprived states in Myanmar, with chronic poverty, poor infrastructure, limited access to basic services, few livelihood opportunities, as well as human security and human rights challenges.
The Rohingya and other Muslim populations in Rakhine State face official restrictions on movement and segregation from other communities. Rohingyas in Rakhine State must obtain official permission in order to travel between townships or outside of the state, a process which is notoriously bureaucratic. Across northern Rakhine, travel between villages requires passing through checkpoints, making the Rohingya vulnerable to threats, extortion and physical violence. In these areas of the state, curfews are also often in place, prohibiting people from leaving their homes or travelling at night.
Since the 1970s, a number of ‘crackdowns’ on the Rohingya have resulted in mass expulsions – most notably in 1978 and 1991-1992 – which sent hundreds of thousands over the border to Bangladesh, where they have remained.
Crackdown on “illegal immigration” resulted in an estimated 200,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh, majority return the following year
Myanmar holds significant general elections, Rohingya are allowed to vote, and a Rohingya candidate is elected as a Member of Parliament
Violence breaks out between Muslims and Buddhists greatly impacting the Rohingya. Leads to persecution and restriction to the Rohingya’s freedoms
ARSA attacks police posts leading to heavy military response. More than 87,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh
ARSA launches attacks against security groups. The military respond with extreme violence against the Rohingya. More than 600,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh over two months
In the wake of political reforms in Myanmar, communal tensions and outbreaks of violence increased markedly in Rakhine State. Two waves of intercommunal violence between Muslims and Buddhists swept across the state in June and October 2012, and there is strong evidence to suggest the violence was coordinated and encouraged by the security forces. This resulted in widespread injury and death, destruction of property, and the displacement of 140,000 people, most of whom remain segregated in internment camps near the state capital, Sittwe, five years on. Unsurprisingly, 2012 saw the start of a mass exodus to Malaysia by boat, with hundreds of thousands facing extreme dangers at sea and predation from unscrupulous human traffickers. The sea route has been disrupted since mid-2015, when governments in the region cracked down on maritime smuggling networks.
❝ The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), formerly called Faith Movement or Harakah Al Yaqeen, are a Rohingya insurgent group active in northern Rakhine State, Myanmar. The group have been training people since 2013. The Central Committee for Counter-Terrorism of Myanmar declared the ARSA a terrorist group in August 2017. The group refute this claim, stating its main purpose as defending the rights of Rohingyas.❞
In October and November 2016, some 300 Rohingya men ostensibly from a previously unknown insurgent group calling itself Harakah al-Yaqin, or “The Faith Movement”, attacked three border posts in Maungdaw and Rathedaung townships in Rakhine State, killing nine police officers. The Myanmar military responded with a brutal crackdown in a major security operation. During this operation, government troops were accused of myriad human rights abuses. As a result of this, 87,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh.
On August 25th 2017, the same group, which had rebranded itself as the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, or ARSA, is believed to have orchestrated attacks on 30 police posts and an army base, killing 11 members of the security forces. This was the bloodiest day of fighting since conflict the broke out in 2016 and marked a significant turning point in the state’s campaign to remove Rohingyas from northern Rakhine. The Myanmar military responded, supported by the Border Police and armed ethnic Rakhine villagers, by launching sweeping attacks against Rohingya villages. Despite official denials, there is overwhelming evidence indicating that the Myanmar military targeted the Rohingya population as a whole rather than the individuals responsible for the attacks.
As a result, more than 600,000 additional Rohingya have fled northern Rakhine to Bangladesh. Satellite images analysed by Human Rights Watch show a 100-kilometre-long area in Rakhine State razed by fires following the crackdown. This area is five times larger than where burnings by Myanmar security forces occurred from October to November 2016.
The objective of this research was to collect, analyse and make freely available for further dissemination, data collected on the journeys and events/incidents committed against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine which triggered the mass exodus to Bangladesh from Myanmar. This research combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies in order to address the following research questions following the August 25th military operation:
❝ For the purpose of this survey, an “incident” was defined as an event or abuse of some kind that was considered serious or meaningful enough to the respondent to push them to flee their home in Myanmar.❞
A Senior Researcher was sent to Bangladesh to train two local teams of enumerators, fluent in the Rohingya language, who were then deployed to Cox’s Bazar district. They interviewed Rohingya refugees who had entered Bangladesh from Northern Rakhine as a result of events on or after August 25th 2017. The data collection team focused in particular on the number and types of incidents that occurred, as well as the routes taken by the refugees from their hometowns in Myanmar to Bangladesh.
Between 15th September and 15th October 2017, the team collected 1,360 interviews in Cox’s Bazar district, which included detailed testimonies on the events and incidents/abuses they had either experienced personally or had witnessed before or during the journey to Bangladesh. The team was comprised of 3 male enumerators and 1 female enumerator. The team’s female enumerator focused on interviews with women, to ensure that interviews were conducted in a gender-sensitive manner.
Recording the testimony of a Rohingya woman who lost her two brothers during the attacks in Rakhine State on August 26 2017.
Taking testimonies in Shamlapur, Cox's Bazar, from Rohingya women who recently fled Rakhine State in Myanmar.
The ‘Northern’ data collection team was formed of two male Rohingya enumerators, who collected data in Kutupalong, a registered camp that hosts most of the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar district, as well as the unregistered camps of Balukhali and Falonghali. The ‘Southern’ data collection team was formed of two Rohingya enumerators (one male, one female) who covered Nayapara registered camp, Leda and Zadi Murah camps, as well as the hosting village of Shamlapur.
Map showing the GPS locations where interviews were conducted between Sep. 15 and Oct. 15.- ® Xchange.org
All interviews were conducted inside the respondent’s tent, or secluded areas nearby to ensure privacy and preserve the dignity of the respondents. The principle of confidentiality was also explained to all respondents. Within this report, all respondent’s names have been changed to protect their identities. Finding individuals to interview was done through random identification of residents on site across the camps, without prior announcement of the enumerator’s arrival.
The data collection team gathered written and audio testimonies, as well as photographic evidence of abuses. Each respondent was asked what village they previously resided in before leaving Myanmar, in order to locate and map their places of origin and to divulge where incidents they reported had taken place. This was done in order to map where these incidents occurred and corroborate the findings with satellite images, as well as track routes taken across to Bangladesh.
However, each village of origin has dual toponymy; a Rakhine (or Burmese) name and Rohingya name. Interviewers asked for both names, as well as the township of origin. The government-recognised Burmese names have been geolocated by the Myanmar Information Management Unit (MIMU), a data portal for humanitarian actors in Myanmar, while Rohingya-language names are not displayed on official maps. As many of the respondents were only able to report the Rohingya name, the remote team had to locate the corresponding Burmese name.
In addition to this, the remote research team used other secondary research, including authoritative, third-party reports on the events prior to and following August 25th. The team also consulted recent online newspapers and social media reports from Myanmar and Bangladesh on the situation, to cross-reference events and allegations of human rights violations.
The data was collected through face-to-face interviews, recorded or typed directly into a mobile application. The use of the application allowed the data to be collected offline and uploaded to the server later. The data was collected simultaneously from the seven locations in Cox’s Bazar district.
In order to ensure a heterogeneous sample of respondents from northern Rakhine, the data collection team spread their interviews widely, where many of the newly arrived Rohingya refugees settled. The respondents were chosen from seven locations in Cox’s Bazar district. Of these locations, most of the data was collected in Kutupalong, Nayapara and Zadi Murah camps which host a larger number of refugees.
The aim of this survey is to obtain a broad sample of Rohingya refugees who fled northern Rakhine en masse after August 25th attacks. The number of refugees that entered Cox’s Bazar district after August 25th is uncertain, however the Inter Sector Coordination Group harmonizing the humanitarian response in Bangladesh has estimated a total of 620,000 new arrivals into Cox’s Bazar district as of November 2017. The data collection team gathered enough respondents to deem the study representative of the Rohingya refugee population as a whole.
Preparation time for the survey was limited, as was data collection training time. As a result, the data collection team acted as interpreters and translators as well as enumerators. Due to the large number of interviews conducted and the need to release the data in a timely manner, the quickest and most practical method of collecting testimony was by typing the testimony directly into the app, rather than using audio recording and transcribing it later. This resulted in testimonial data that varied in quality, particularly due to the variable levels of English fluency of the data collection team. Consequently, there is a lack of depth in description of events, and not all data collected was used.
The numbers associated with incidents as collected by the enumerators are likely to understate the severity of the actual incidents that occurred on or after August 25th in northern Rakhine. The enumerators were trained on interview ethics and therefore recorded according to the respondents’ wishes. Some respondents may not have wished to disclose serious and traumatic incidents experienced, particularly those of a sexual nature. The privacy available for interviews in a camp setting was also limited; particularly in the temporary shelters. Therefore, the figures for sexual abuses are likely to be greater than they appear due to the stigma and culture of shame around the subject and the social costs of disclosure.
A number of respondents struggled with recalling the precise dates on which incidents occurred. This may cause inaccuracies in the data.
❝ The Rohingya villages have dual toponyms: a Rakhine (or Burmese) language name and a Rohingya-language name.❞
Each respondent was asked for both toponyms, but in many cases they did not know the place name in Burmese, nor the correct spelling. As no official register exists for these dual toponyms, to geo-locate villages, web-based research was used. This included using sources from Rohingya based news outlets and social media feeds, as well as through on-the-ground networks developed by the enumeration team. Through these sources, the corresponding Burmese names for 80% of the villages were found and geolocated by cross-referencing responses with the names of villages listed in MIMU datasets. Therefore, the geolocation of some villages of origin may not be entirely accurate.
The Xchange team interviewed a total of 1,360 ethnic Rohingya who fled northern Rakhine and recently arrived in Bangladesh after the events of August 25th 2017.
All respondents came from northern Rakhine in Myanmar, where the August 25th military operations took place. Maungdaw township represented the worst affected region.
The participants came from 120 unique villages across northern Rakhine. The most commonly reported villages of origin were:
The research team asked respondents what, if any, forms of identification they possessed. This included any documentation provided by the Myanmar authorities, the Bangladesh authorities, or UNHCR.
5% were in possession of ‘White Cards’ - temporary, non-citizen Documents deemed invalid by the Myanmar authorities in 2015
It is also worth noting that the majority of respondents had not been registered as refugees yet and therefore did not have documentation acquired in Bangladesh. However, as the interviews were conducted between one to six weeks after their arrival in Bangladesh, in the early stages of the mass migration, respondents are now likely to have identification documents as the chaos of the first few weeks has settled into a protracted crisis.
Most Rohingya refugees fleeing northern Rakhine in Myanmar did not travel far: northern Rakhine is immediately adjacent to Bangladesh, with Maungdaw Township lying on the border; Buthidaung and Rathedaung townships border Maungdaw. The refugee camps in Bangladesh have been established in Cox’s Bazaar district, on the relatively thin peninsula immediately across the Naf river from Myanmar. This represented an exhausting journey, and for many, also included -sometimes treacherous- river or sea crossings.
❝ On 15th Sept, at 12pm, I tried to cross the river at the border to escape, but the boat’s engine failed and it started taking on water. My wife, elder son’s wife, and granddaughter were in the boat. They all drowned. ❞
The average journey time taken, from the date of departure until the date of arrival in the camp, varied according to the proximity to the border of the respondent’s home. For those originating from Maungdaw, the findings show an average journey time of between 1-5 days. For Rathedaung, individuals took between 5-15 days, and Buthidaung, 6-17 days.
As demonstrated in the table, mass arrivals increased sharply from August 31st onwards. This trend continues to be evident until the 26th September. The majority of the sample (62%) arrived in Bangladesh over a period of just ten days, between 1-10 September. Although this may be simple correlation due to the survey collection period being immediately afterwards, the UNHCR has also found that the majority of arrivals occurred in September.
These figures reflect the build up of intercommunal tensions preceding as well as in the wake of events following August 25th.
The Xchange research team discovered fifteen main entry points to Bangladesh. For the purpose of this survey, entry points are defined as the first villages that the respondents reached upon entering Bangladesh, whether by boat across the Naf river or on foot. Almost all of the respondents stated that they had to walk for some or all of their emigration. Almost all entered into Bangladesh by crossing the Naf river that separates the two countries.
❝ By the 28th August thousands of Rohingya had already crossed at this point, knowing there to be a refugee camp. ❞
Rohingyas had to rely on smugglers with boats to cross the Naf river; 85% of respondents paid a smuggler to cross the border. Anecdotal reports inform us that these smugglers were exclusively Bangladeshis who capitalised on the mass exodus in order to turn a quick profit. Most were not professional smugglers, but found their services in demand by virtue of having access to a boat.
Map showing the 15 most common entry points used by Rohingya refugees after August 25 2017. Use the filter to check entry points by price - ® Xchange.org
The amounts paid by refugees varied widely. However, there are some observable trends in the average price paid at each major entry point. The prices reflect the width of the river at each entry point and how much time it takes to cross: the wider the river, the higher the price. Additionally, the research team were informed that smuggling prices depended on the smugglers’ assumptions about the wealth of the individuals crossing and would accept jewellery or gold in lieu of money in some cases. Some respondents reported being robbed or otherwise abused by the smugglers.
❝ When I was crossing to the Bangladesh border by small boat the local Bengali snatched my wife's ornament in place of money because I didn't have enough money to give. ❞
In areas further north, the width of the river narrows significantly, making the use of boats superfluous: 11% of respondents answered that they crossed narrow parts of the river without a boat (entry points; Ajukaya, Tumburu, Dial Fara, Amtoli). Of these respondents, practically none reported having paid a smuggler.
79 respondents reported that they did not enter Bangladesh by crossing the Naf river but via Shamlapur, a coastal fishing village, which they reached by undertaking a longer sea journey. These respondents took an average of 7 days from the place of origin to Bangladesh. The respondents who made this crossing originated mostly from Maungdaw (41) and Rathedaung townships (34) and paid on average a significantly higher price to undertake this journey ($77) than those crossing the Naf river.
The primary aim of this research was to investigate the push factors that led to the mass migration of Rohingyas following the events of August 25th in northern Rakhine. To do so, it was necessary to elicit the event(s) or incident(s) that led to the respondents departure. The survey questions were as follows:
If the question was answered in the affirmative, a description of the incident was requested with the following prompts:
❝ For the purpose of this survey, an “incident” is defined as an event or abuse of some kind that was considered serious or meaningful enough to the respondent to induce them to flee their home in Myanmar. This question was intended to elicit responses relating to incidents personally experienced or directly witnessed by the respondents. Incidents that occurred in a neighbouring village, where the respondents were not physically present, were not considered. ❞
Map showing a timeline of incidents reported by the respondents between August 25 and October 29 2017.- ® Xchange.org
Of the 1,360 respondents interviewed by the Xchange team, 92% answered yes to having suffered or witnessed a major incident that prompted them to flee to Bangladesh. These testimonies were then recorded by the field team and later analysed by the remote research team.
A basic statistical analysis of these testimonies reveals the most common type(s) of incident(s) experienced or directly witnessed by the respondents. Out of 1,360 responses, the frequency of each type of incident reported was as follows;
Many accounts list multiple rather than singular incidents that amount to gross human rights violations. Although the details of incidents reported varied, the testimonies of most survivors held certain consistencies. The following testimony is representative of many of the abuses recorded;
❝ The military came to my village and started shooting at the people. The military and Rakhine took away 53 people; one was my husband. The military killed my husband by shooting him and he fell near a river. The military and Rakhine burnt all the houses in my village. I was fearful and so I came to Bangladesh with my little baby. ❞
The majority of respondents mentioned one or multiple groups of perpetrators committing the abuses. An overwhelming number of respondents (96%) stated that the Myanmar military
were the perpetrators of these abuses. A further 51% reported that local ethnic Rakhine ‘extremists’ were involved. However, the involvement of ethnic Rakhine civilians was usually in a supportive role to the military. These civilians attacked Rohingyas, burned buildings, and committed other violent crimes that had the effect of driving Rohingyas away from their homes:
❝ In the morning, the Burmese military entered into my village and they killed more than 10 girls. The Burmese military together with Rakhine extremist groups sexually abused them. A dozen were killed and the whole village was burnt. That's why I left my motherland (Myanmar). ❞
Police were also frequently mentioned committing abuses against the Rohingya, often in collaboration with the other groups:
❝ The police burned two houses and killed four children by shooting them in my village. After that my family and I were trying to cross the river and at that time I saw some local Rakhine throwing children into the river. ❞
A few respondents mentioned the involvement of civilians from other ethnic groups, including Mro, Daingnet , and Hindu people, alongside Rakhine civilians.
❝ The military and local Rakhines, as well as Murun, Hindu and Sakma (Mro, Hindu and Daingnet) had long knives in their hands and killed over 200 Rohingyas in my neighbouring villages (of Garothi Bill and Shait Kanna Fara). After that some Rohingyas carried injured persons by shoulder and some died. ❞
❝ The Burmese military, together with a Buddhist extremist gang, were terrorising us and all the Rohingya, emptying and razing our houses, and attempting to hound us out of the country. ❞
The destruction of property by burning was the most commonly reported incident. This was often committed with the use of petrol, rocket launchers or by air strikes from helicopters, which resulted in widespread destruction of homes and often entire villages. This destruction was a major catalyst for respondents to flee Myanmar.
❝ The military burned half of my village. I saw them kill a whole family near my house. The next morning the local Rakhine burned the other half of my village. I then went to another village (Hair Fara) and stayed one night. The military burned that village (Hair Fara) and so I went to another (Bolla Fara) where I stayed for seven days before going to Bangladesh with my family. ❞
The use of fire for the destruction of homes and the razing of entire villages appeared to be systematic and coordinated:
❝ On 12th September, the military entered my village at about 1am, surrounding and setting fire to it in secret. One villager noticed and started screaming, waking the other villagers up. This made the military start to shoot at the man. Around 3am all the villagers woke up with the shooting and found their village in flames and quickly fled. One of my brothers was shot 3-4 times, as well as his nephew. My whole village was reduced to ashes. ❞
Many testimonies indicated that rocket launchers and helicopter attacks were commonly used by the Myanmar army. Civilian attackers and members of the security forces alike used petrol and homemade grenades to set Rohingya villages ablaze.
❝ The Burmese military set fire to my house and killed more than a dozen people. The entire village was burned down. The military were using helicopters and petrol bombs. ❞
❝ The military shot the [rocket] launcher and burned my down my whole village. After that I went to the mountain with my family and stayed 10 days. Again, they shot another launcher in the mountain at 20 Rohingyas there. ❞
Satellite imaging analysis conducted during the dates of reported incidents verify these testimonials. Imaging conducted independently by UNITAR - UNOSAT, Human Rights Watch, and Amnesty International provide evidence of this. They independently show widespread fires across the three townships.
Map showing the correlation between remote sensing data of affected areas ( red ) and the incident locations reported by the respondents ( blue ).- ® Xchange.org
The remote research team geolocated the villages where the respondents originated from and mapped them, in order to triangulate oral testimony with satellite data. There was a strong correlation between the villages in the satellite imagery and our own reports.
A number of respondents reported witnessing mosques in their respective villages being targeted by assailants. The targeting of religious structures provides evidence that suggests religious discrimination and targeted attacks to instil fear and force local Rohingyas to leave.
❝ The military entered my village and started looting shops and setting fires to five or six mosques. When I saw this, I left my house. Between 50-60 houses were burnt in my village. ❞
In addition to severe destruction of property, arson was also allegedly used to murder individuals and families by intentionally trapping people inside burning buildings. There were numerous reports of fatalities caused both incidentally and intentionally by these operations.
❝ I was at my house at the time. My children were at madrassa when the Burmese military set fire to the mosque. It was burned down with my children inside. ❞
Many respondents described witnessing the military attacking villages in systematic offensives, charging into villages and shooting indiscriminately.
❝ The military started shooting at the people forcing them to run away to the hills. On returning I saw some dead bodies. ❞
Testimony indicates that there appears to have been a series of coordinated attacks across the region, directly aimed at forcing the Rohingya to flee.
❝ The military were shooting in my village, killing some of the villagers near my house. I then went to the river side and stayed there for three days. After that the military were shooting at the river side. ❞
Despite the fact that independent investigators are barred from northern Rakhine, the frequency and quantity of similar reports indicates widespread use of these tactics across the region. The Xchange team met numerous respondents with injuries that appeared to be caused by gunfire.
Enumerators collected numerous reports that claimed indiscriminate gunfire and/or targeted assassinations by the military or other groups resulting in a large number of casualties. Many respondents report witnessing the death of a fellow villager or a family member.
Many respondents either witnessed or experienced varying forms of sexual violence, including rape, gang rape, and sexual assault, committed against both minors and adults. Rape, at times, resulted in death, or was quickly followed by other abuses that resulted in death. Often, family members or members of the public witnessed the abuse, or the victim of the sexual abuse was made to watch the murder and/or abuse of their family members. Thus, multiple violations and trauma were incurred in a short period of time for many respondents:
❝ The military started fires in my village. They forcibly entered my house. They raped me and stabbed my husband in the stomach. My young child was taken away from me and thrown into the fire. When I started crying, they raped me again. ❞
Respondents reported that the perpetrators made calculated decisions to target women and girls by rounding them up, or kidnapping them after storming the villages, indicating a calculated campaign of sexual violence against women and girls.
❝ The military entered my village when I was in my house, searching for people and young girls. When the young girls were found, the military raped them. ❞
❝ The military and Rakhines took numerous teenage girls away from my village. They raped them and then sent them back to the village after two or three days. ❞
Often, women were raped by multiple perpetrators in a gang rape, either in front of family members or in public to terrorise them, instil fear, or humiliate and shame them. The fact that many of the reports of sexual violence were not from the victims themselves but witnesses – often to gang rapes - demonstrates the public nature of the incidents. The Myanmar military and ethnic Rakhine ‘extremists’ were identified by witnesses as the perpetrators of these crimes.
❝ The Burmese military stripped the women naked. A soldier held a knife to the throat of one and began to rape her. 15 soldiers took turns raping the women over several hours. I felt like they would kill my wife. ❞
In some cases, there were accounts of sexual assault and torture by mutilation, where women’s body parts were also cut off during the rape:
❝ She witnessed women being sexually assaulted (the nipples of women cut off, and other parts of the body mutilated) and raped. ❞
❝ I was at my house when the Burmese military and extremists were torturing girls. 32 girls were raped and 23 people were shot and killed. ❞
Women and young girls were also subjected to “stripping” and sexual assault, in isolation or before they were raped:
❝ The military ripped my baby away from me. The military and Rakhine extremists stripped the women naked. Many were brutally killed. The military then burned down the houses in his village. ❞
It is worth noting that the actual incidence of sexual violence is likely much higher than reflected in this data set, as there is a culture of stigma and shame around sexual assault and rape could dissuade reporting, particularly by victims themselves.
❝ In the morning around 8 am, the Burmese military were surrounding different villages including my own village. Several homes were burnt with petrol bombs; many people were brutally murdered by the Burmese military together with Rakhine extremists. Kids were slaughtered by the Burmese military. ❞
The use of fire was widespread in these attacks. The most common incident of this type reported by survivors involved babies being taken by the military and thrown into fires:
❝ In the morning the military and extremists killed more than a dozen and women were sexually abused. I witnessed more than 20 people being killed... my two sons were thrown into the fire and burnt alive. ❞
❝ The Rakhine extremists and military entered into people’s houses to search for any valuable things, taking whatever they wanted. They used bombs to burn down houses and the village. They threw many children into the open fire. ❞
❝ The Myanmar military and local Rakhines killed the children with a knife and threw the children into the river. ❞
These incidents paint a picture of extreme dehumanization, where infants and younger generations of Rohingya may have been actively targeted for eradication by the Myanmar military and Rakhine extremists.
Although the violations described in this report are representative of some of the most commonly heard and extreme forms of violence carried out against Rohingya populations, since August 25th, this list is by no means exhaustive. As noted above, the structure of the survey question on incidents was descriptive and open-ended, to allow the respondent to describe, in their own words, what they had witnessed or experienced first-hand. Other categories of violence included:
Robbery and looting was commonly conducted against Rohingya homes and businesses. Testimony indicated that the military was responsible for entering villages, shops, and homes and either demanding payment, or taking possessions without permission. These items commonly included cash, valuables, and cattle.
❝ There had been gangs disturbing them since October 9th, and finally the military came with the gangs into the village searching for valuables and looting places. They demanded money from every person; whoever refused had to flee or was shot. ❞
❝ In the morning of September 4th, the military/extremists entered my village with five trucks. They were checking big houses, and found rice, potatoes, and other items. They looted whatever they found. After half an hour, another truck came with soldiers who started shooting at everyone. ❞
Some testimonies report that the military and/or police arrested, kidnapped, or took away civilians without due cause or explanation. Some respondents reported the disappearance of their family members with some still unable to contact them, and others found dead.
❝ The Military and Rakhine burned all the houses in my village. They took away my husband from my house. I do not have any news about him since arriving in Bangladesh with my two sons. ❞
❝ The military came just one day after the violence occurred. They started arresting the people from the villages, accusing them of joining a terrorist group and threatening to take them to the police station, but they were killed by the military. The dead bodies were handed over to the families and their families could not even recognise their faces. After that day, my village was burnt down and I had to leave the country. ❞
Restrictions on Rohingya freedom of movement have been in place since at least 2001, but restrictions increased in severity following the 2012 violence. These restrictions have also been imposed on other Muslim minorities across Rakhine State. Respondents regularly described curfews or restricted movement from their villages imposed by security forces. Although such restrictions had been in place in northern Rakhine for a long time, the events of August 25th and the subsequent crackdown resulted in their intensification.
Respondents describe restrictions that amounted, in effect, to an existence under house arrest, enforced by a dense network of checkpoints and bureaucratic restrictions (such as permits) that limited their ability to move freely:
❝ The military and Rakhine enforced a curfew on my village. I had a job but the military and Rakhine didn’t give me permission to go to my job. ❞
As a result of the events of August 25th, a rapid mass migration of some 600,000 Rohingya occurred from Myanmar to Bangladesh. The Xchange team sought to understand the journeys they had taken in an attempt to reach safety, and to document the push factors that compelled them to leave. After conducting 1,360 surveys with Rohingya respondents between 15th September and 15th October, in seven different refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar district, the team gained detailed insight into the types and extent of abuses the Rohingya were subject to that caused them to flee.
The respondents originated from 120 different villages across Maungdaw, Buthidaung, and Rathedaung townships in northern Rakhine. Their journeys took a range of between 1-17 days, depending on the distance between their village of origin and the Bangladeshi border. These journeys were primarily conducted on foot, although many needed to pay Bangladeshi smugglers to transport them across the Naf River or the sea crossing via the Bay of Bengal. The price of these journeys varied considerably.
An overwhelming number of respondents (92%) either personally witnessed or directly experienced violence on or after August 25th. While the specifics of each incident were different, there were distinct trends and patterns of violence observable in collected testimonies. As such, there is strong evidence to suggest that violence targeting Rohingya communities has been both well-coordinated and systematic. In addition to this, the acts were often committed by more than one group of perpetrators, almost always by the Myanmar military (96%), often in collaboration with civilian vigilante groups.
The most common type of incident reported was the destruction of property and mass-scale burning of villages (63%). By destroying Rohingya villages, perpetrators gave their erstwhile inhabitants no choice but to flee. These attacks were often accompanied by indiscriminate heavy shooting (40%), resulting in mass fatalities and serious injuries.
Other frequently recorded abuses were of a degrading and dehumanising nature, including sexual abuse committed against Rohingya women and girls (13%). Women and girls were subjected to rape and gang-rape by multiple perpetrators, often in public, in what appeared to be a coordinated campaign of sexual violence. These abuses acted to traumatise and create a culture of shame and stigma with an intent to break apart communities.
There were multiple reports of the targeted murder of children and infants (5%). These reports appeared to demonstrate a total disregard for human life, as the security forces and civilian perpetrators stand accused of murdering babies and children by burning or drowning. The frequency with which such incidents were reported may demonstrate an intent to eradicate younger generations.
The final question of the survey asked the respondents if they would consider returning to Myanmar in the future. Despite the atrocious incidents documented in this survey, 78% stated that they would willingly return if the situation improves; 16% had no desire to return; 6% would return unconditionally.
Though attitudes can change with time, these responses demonstrate that the Rohingya refugees would be open to returning to their homes if conditions in Myanmar were to improve. What constitutes an adequate improvement to conditions in Myanmar, however, is a question that lies outside the scope of this survey. The large number of respondents willing to return to Myanmar can, in part, be explained by the fact that there are very few opportunities for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Generations of Rohingya refugees living in the camps following previous expulsions from Myanmar continue to live in poverty without access to adequate services, and have limited mobility rights or opportunities for advancement.
As an information and research initiative, we are eager to work with a wide spectrum of stakeholders to exchange information and knowledge on the Rohingya issue.
We are looking for partners and funding organizations to support us in conducting a new round of surveys. Please, feel free to send us your proposals.
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GREENSBURG (February 9, 2012) – Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas today issued the following statement about his opposition to the 2012 county budget, approved by the Republican majority on the Board of Commissioners:
‘I cannot in good conscience vote for this budget. The path we are on is unsustainable.’ ‘We need to maintain our fund balance and keep it as high as possible. If we continue what we’re doing it will be gone.’
“Those statements were part of the script Commissioner Chuck Anderson read last year in voicing his opposition to a county budget that included deficit spending. The hypocrisy of his words is obvious.
“This budget replaces a balanced budget with one that contains an $8 million operating deficit, and we’ve all been told repeatedly how bad deficit spending is. In fact, my colleagues spent tens of thousands of dollars last fall to convince voters it was wrong to have a budget deficit. Now it’s one of their first orders of business.
“They were either lying then. Or they’re lying now. And I cannot go along with it. “Sadly, this budget is the worst of both worlds. It spends more than we have, and the priorities in it are misplaced.
“It restores funding to political appointments, yet cuts for energy efficiency. It funds a vacancy in the Jury Commissioners office – a position we’ve determined is obsolete – while cutting funding for conservation. It ends funding for projects that were nearly complete – wasting past efforts and expenditures. It hires consultants, yet slashes funding for public libraries. And it will force tuition increases at the community college at a time when affordable education is more critical than ever.
“My colleagues’ defense of this budget will no doubt include blaming previous Boards of Commissioners. And amazingly, it will come from my colleague, Commissioner Anderson, who has held office longer than me.
“Finally, this budget reminds us all that empty campaign promises about balanced budgets and hollow slogans about deficits are no way to lead.
“This is a bad budget. It spends too much and in the wrong places. It’s hypocritical and perpetuates a fraud on county voters and taxpayers. I cannot support it.”
Do you want to go to college? Do you think it will be worth it to go to college? Maybe you don’t have plans to go to college? Why? Say you don’t want to go to college. What will you do? Many jobs require a college degree. Yes, you could potentially start your own business, but in fact, a small percentage of people actually succeed at this when they attempt it. College graduates on average make more money. They also have a much lower unemployment rate than those who just have a high school diploma. While it is true that some people can do fine without going to college, this group of people is extremely small compared to those who cannot. While college may not definitely be for everyone, there is still a large value in gaining a college education and it is worth it.
First of all, as an average, college graduates make more money per week than the average student with just a high school diploma. The average weekly income of someone with an Associate’s Degree is $777, and the average weekly income of someone with just a high school diploma was only $651. (BLS) Just this statistic right here shows why college can really be worth it. On average, you will make more money by gaining an Associate’s Degree or higher than someone with just a high school diploma. According to staff writer Danielle Kurtzleben, “Among millennials ages 25 to 32, median annual earnings for full-time working college-degree holders are $17,500 greater than for those with high school diplomas only. That gap steadily widened for each successive generation in the latter half of the 20th century.” This 2014 statistic demonstrates the fact that you will almost most definitely make more money if you go to college. The reason for this is that when one has a college degree then that allows them to acquire a higher paying job because businesses see them as more qualified than those people with only a high school diploma. On average someone with a college degree will make 63% more money in hourly wages than with only a high school diploma. (Collegeboard) The evidence shows that even if you don’t work as many hours per day as someone with just a high school diploma, you could still make just as much or more than them if you have a college degree. To conclude, going to college and obtaining a degree there will greatly increase your average annual earnings.
Next, like previously mentioned, you have a greater chance of a higher paying job if you have a college degree. But what about just having a job in general? What about unemployment? How will having a college education affect your chances of that? And also, what about the benefits you can attain from your job such as health insurance? How is that affected? According to Collegeboard.org, those with a college degree are less than half as likely to be employed as those who do not go to college. This is just another good reason why attending and graduating college would be a very good idea. If all else fails, at least your chances of not having a job will be much less. As of April 2015, the unemployment rate for those who only graduated high school and had attended no college was 5.4%, while the unemployment rate for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was only 2.7%. (BLS) This evidence demonstrates that your chances of being unemployed will be significantly decreased by attaining a bachelor’s degree or higher. Also, building off of the fact that you are less likely to be employed when you attain a bachelor’s degree or higher, you are also ? times more likely to be insured by an employer. So, not only does college decrease your chances of being unemployed, it also increases your chances of having benefits provided by your employer. Go to college. You can have a job.
Finally, college something most people should consider because, surprisingly, it can have a positive impact on your health. “Americans with fewer years of education have poorer health and shorter lives, and that has never been more true than today” (“Education: It Matters More to Health than Ever Before”) This evidence demonstrates that, in America particularly, while it may not be a direct result of our level of education that makes us healthier or unhealthy, it still does affect us. “Americans with less education are—now, more than ever—more likely to have major diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. By 2011, the prevalence of diabetes had reached 15 percent for adults without a high school education, compared with 7 percent for college graduates” (“Education: It Matters More to Health than Ever Before”). This evidence demonstrates the relationship between education and people having life-threatening diseases. As previously mentioned, this is not saying that if you don’t go to college then you will have diabetes. It is simply pointing out the relationship between college students and those with just a high school education. A study by the American Journal of Public Health states, “Among respondents with no degree, a high school diploma, or a post-high school certificate at 25 years of age, attaining at least a bachelor's degree by midlife was associated with fewer depressive symptoms and better self-rated health at midlife compared with respondents who did not attain a higher degree by midlife. Those with an associate's degree at 25 years of age who later attained a bachelor's degree or higher reported better health at midlife” (“Effects of Timing and Level of Degree Attained on Depressive Symptoms and Self-Rated Health at Midlife”). This study demonstrates the correlation between those that attend college and their health compared to the health of those that do not. It explains that those with an associate’s degree or higher reported to have all-around better health during their midlife than the health reported by those that just had a high school diploma. To sum things up, going to college may, in fact, lead to positive impacts on your health, and therefore, most people should consider going to college.
One way people might try to argue that college is unnecessary is by giving examples of people that didn’t go to college. They will probably say something along the lines of, “Well, Bill Gates was a college dropout and look at where he is now,” or “Steve Jobs dropped out of college and then started one of the best companies ever.” The reason this is pointless to use this argument is because those two men are two of the most brilliant men to ever live- geniuses if you will. Also, what about all the millions of people who work for these men’s companies? The vast majority of these people are college graduates. The opposing argument might suggest that college just quite simply isn’t for everyone, and this is completely true. Some people out there simply just already have their future planned. An example of this is someone who plans to just work on the family farm when they are old enough and that will be their job. Or possibly they want to start their own bike shop of fishing shop. These are all good reasons why someone might not need to go to college. But what if said person’s plans all fall through? Then what will they do? If they want greater chances of having a higher paying job, then they will need a college degree. “There is nothing wrong with choosing not to go to college. The bad idea is thinking you no longer should spend time learning new skills and expanding your world view” (Earnest). This shows that while some people may not need to go to college, we should always continue learning and planning ahead just in case our life plans don’t work out the way we hoped they would.
Attending and graduating college greatly increases your chance of having a higher income than you would if you only had a high school diploma. The unemployment rates of those with a college degree are much lower than those of people with only a high school diploma. It could lead to positive impacts on your health. Yes, college is not for everyone. But research is constantly showing us that the vast majority of those who attend college have a distinct advantage over those that do not. The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
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When a woman reported that a man exposed himself to her and her children, police in Mesa, Ariz., knocked on the apartment door of upstairs neighbor Michael Polley, 55. He answered with his pants still around his ankles. Court records noted he became “immediately angry” at being interrupted and began cursing at the officers, who arrested him. (Phoenix’s Arizona Republic)
Police said Jerome Taylor, 20, entered a restaurant in Hartford, Conn., wearing a mask, pulled what looked like a gun on the cooks and demanded money. The cooks refused and grabbed their knives. Taylor promptly apologized and insisted it was all just a joke, and anyway, the “gun” was only an iPhone. (Hartford’s WVIT-TV)
Police alerted to the theft of a 50-inch television off a delivery truck in Auburn, Wash., arrested Johnathon Barnes, 22, whom they spotted right outside the police station pushing a shopping cart containing the stolen set. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Japanese scientists started breeding mice that sing like birds. The researchers at the University of Osaka genetically engineered the mice as part of their “Evolved Mouse Project,” which accelerates mutations to see what develops. “We checked the newly born mice one by one,” lead researcher Arikuni Uchimura said. “One day we found a mouse that was singing like a bird.” He explained the “singing mouse” was a random mutation, but that the trait has been used to breed 100 of them so far and will be used to breed more like it. “I was surprised because I had been expecting mice that are different in physical shape,” Uchimura said, adding that the project had also produced “a mouse with short limbs and a tail like a dachshund.” (Agence France-Presse)
A Ukrainian entertainment firm in Dneprodzerzhinsk now offers drinking buddies for hire. “It is a pleasant companion who can enliven a boring evening,” says Yulia Peyeva, head of Kind Fairy, which also organizes weddings and birthdays. “Virtually all of our people are talented. They can play guitar, sing or recite poetry. Today you may want to talk about art and tomorrow to read Faust.” (Agence France-Presse)
When police accused Michael Elias, 28, of half a dozen home burglaries in San Antonio, Texas, he explained he had to keep committing the burglaries so he could afford to pay his attorney $150 a week to keep him out of jail. (San Antonio’s KSAT-TV)
Police who arrested William Liston, 33, in suburban Cleveland on suspicion of driving drunk said he explained, “Ozzy Osbourne and his music made me do it.” (Cleveland’s WJW-TV)
Earth’s magnetic north pole is moving toward Russia at the rate of nearly 40 miles a year. Scientists attribute the shift to magnetic changes in the planet’s core. One consequence of the shift was the closing of Florida’s Tampa International Airport for one week to renumber its main north-south runway to reflect its new magnetic alignment. (The Tampa Tribune)
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour freed sisters Gladys and Jamie Scott, who had served 16 years of their life sentences for armed robbery, on the condition that Gladys, 36, donate a kidney to Jamie, 38, who requires dialysis. Barbour explained he decided to order their release so the state wouldn’t have to pay for Jamie Scott’s treatment. (Reuters)
Prince Frederic Von Anhalt, 68, the husband of celebrity Zsa Zsa Gabor, glued an eye shut when he accidentally grabbed his wife’s nail glue instead of eye drops. “It was stupid,” Von Anhalt said after a doctor at an eye clinic in Beverly Hills, Calif., repaired the damage. Gabor, 93, suffered a similar eye injury years ago, according to her daughter, Francesca Hilton, when she mistakenly used “crazy glue” on her eyelashes. (CNN)
A military jury at Fort Meade, Md., sentenced Lt. Col. Terrance Lakin to six months in military prison and dismissal from the Army after he disobeyed orders to deploy to Afghanistan because he doubts whether President Barack Obama was born in the United States and therefore questions his eligibility to be commander in chief. He said he would have gladly deployed if Obama’s original birth certificate were released and proved authentic. (Associated Press)
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Red team thinking challenges its practitioners to think like the enemy. Sound and data-driven thinking in high pressure situations — military ones or Fortune 500 companies — yields the best decisions.
We’ve put together a list of the most impactful players that influence the red team thinking approach.
Dr. Gary Klein is a research physiologist who is a Senior Scientist at Macro Cognition LLC. He specializes and is a pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.
He has studied individuals in high pressure situations and developed his recognition primed decision model which determines how people make quick, effective decisions when facing complex situations.
Like red team thinking, Klein’s research has influenced the ways the Marines and Army train their officers to make decisions.
While Klein’s NDM model improves decision making during high pressure situations, red team thinking improves decision making by specifying the adversary’s preferences and strategies.
His research primarily focused on dealing with complex issues relating to strategy and decision making. He is the known for the development of the Cynefin framework.
The Cynefin framework is based on five decision making contexts which are simple, complicated, complex, chaotic, and disorder.
This framework was specifically developed for IBM, but has expanded to other NPOs, businesses and the government.
Red team thinking and the Cynefin framework run parallel in organizations. Both can be used in collaboration for decision making complications within complex organizations.
Dr. Philip Tetlock is currently an Annenberg University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and at the Wharton School of Management.
His expertise is in social and cultural psychology and the decision making process. He is also a co-principal of The Good Judgement Project, which is a study to improve the accuracy of probability judgements of high stakes, real world events.
The study is similar to the foundation of red team thinking in the military, in which sound and research-based thinking generate the best decision making in in high stress environments.
Dan Gardner is best selling author and a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
He is an expert on psychology and decision making. His research has primarily center around teaching individuals to think clearly in decision making situations.
Red team thinking focuses on every possible outcome and situation before choosing a solution, but some decisions need to be quick so having a clear train of thought is crucial.
Not only is thinking clearly important to quick decisions, you also need to be able to think clearly during periods like probability analysis in the red team thinking framework. Dan Gardner has applied the same constructs to his study of decisions. He even consulted for the Prime Minister of Canada.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a well respected best selling author who covers different subjects such as problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty.
He is known for being critical of the risk management methods used by the finance industry and warned about financial crises caused by those risk management methods. The housing collapse of 2008 can be at least partly attributed to poor risk management.
As leaders in decision making philosophy focuses on minimizes risk, he accepts uncertainty and embraces volatility.
Taleb uses the term antifragility in these types of instances and because he calls it non-predictive decision making focused on the ability of the unit in question to withstand unexpected change.
Peter Senge is a senior lecturer at the MIT Sload School of Management and the founder of the Society for Organizational Learning. The Society for Organizational Learning focuses on communication of ideas within large corporations.
His organizational development work views organizations as dynamic systems where continuous adaptation and improvement is part of the progression. His organizational theory states there are 4 challenges in initiating changes; there must be a compelling case for change, there must be time to change, there must be help during the change process, and an unforeseeable new problem doesn’t become a critical barrier.
Red team thinking is how companies should be thinking in today’s business environment. Every year, we hear of “disruption” in age-old industries. 2017 seems to be the year that marks the beginning of the end for traditional retailers like Macy’s (M) and Nordstrom (JWN). Only with nimble practices can today’s best companies hope to maintain their market position alongside internet-enabled upstarts.
We live in an age of unprecedented uncertainty and disruption, one which is forcing companies around the world to rethink their business models, reevaluate their strategies, and rewrite their rulebooks.
Every day brings new opportunities, but also new challenges and new competitors. The global geopolitical landscape is shifting below our feet. Trade agreements are being rewritten. New technologies are allowing startups to disrupt established industries.
Many of the business tools we have relied on for decades no longer work in a world where incremental improvement is not enough to stay in business, let alone succeed in it. We need new processes, new methodologies, and new ways of thinking if we are to become one of the disruptors, rather than one of the disrupted. Red team thinking is becoming one of the most coveted frameworks in modern business.
Red team thinking is a system developed by the military and intelligence agencies after 9/11 to help organizations stress-test their strategies, challenge their assumptions, and make better decisions.
2001 was a sobering time for America’s generals and spymasters. Ever since the fall of the Soviet Union and their stunning victory in a one-sided war with Iraq in 1991, they had believed America’s technological superiority and mastery of information would guarantee her future security at home and victory abroad.
In the ruins of the twin towers and the short-lived victories in Afghanistan and Iraq, they discovered just how wrong they were.
Drawing on the latest research in cognitive psychology and human decision making, the CIA and the U.S. Army began pulling together an array of critical thinking and groupthink mitigation techniques, and developing a systematic approach for applying them to complex problems.
They also began assembling teams tasked with using this system to evaluate strategies, improve plans, and support decision-makers. These red teams were soon offering alternative interpretations of intelligence in Washington and challenging existing strategies for combatting insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Their penetrating insights and sobering analyses began raising eyebrows—not just in the United States, but around the world. As such, red team thinking was born.
When I did, I immediately saw the value it could bring to businesses as they struggled to contend with an increasingly complex and rapidly changing marketplace.
The most innovative and disruptive companies already employ some of these same techniques— albeit in a less formal, less systematic way. Critical thinking is part of the DNA of Amazon, Google, and Toyota. The best venture capital firms, such as Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers, use a similar approach to vet potential investment targets.
These are companies that many business strive to emulate, but their methods often obscure and hard to transplant. I saw that red teaming could help established companies think and act like innovative disruptors while also inoculating even successful companies against complacency and groupthink.
So I convinced the Pentagon to allow me to become the first civilian from outside government to take the Army’s Red Team Leader course at Fort Leavenworth, which is regarded as the gold standard for red team training worldwide.
Red team thinking is a framework for top performing businesses to continue thinking like the enemy to stay ahead of competition. Red team thinking is best broken into three distinct phases.
The best red teams check their assumptions at the door, perform a probability analysis to discern the likelihood of success and then map all dependencies and consequences.
We would love to join forces. Visit red team thinking consulting for more information on how we might work together.
Red team thinking forces you to think differently about your business and consider alternative points of view. Red team thinking makes critical and contrarian thinking part of your company’s planning process and gives you a set of tools and techniques that can be used to stress-test your strategy.
Although he did not know it by that name, Fujio Cho at Toyata, he was advocating the same sort of rigorous, self-critical analysis that red teaming provides. And red teaming is exactly what Toyota did.
In August 2004, Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Fujio Cho was asked to give a presentation at the annual automobile industry conference organized by the University of Michigan’s Center for Automotive Research.
The Japanese automaker still considered Michigan hostile territory back then. The company had a modest research-and-development facility not far from the university in Ann Arbor and had just opened a new design studio there. But Toyota was so concerned about the backlash from its seemingly unstoppable march into the market space once dominated by Detroit’s Big Three that it kept its name and logo off the buildings.
For the past decade, Toyota’s share of the U.S. car market had increased year after year, while the share controlled by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler steadily declined. That was the reason for the low profile in a state that was home to thousands of unemployed auto workers. It was also the reason why Cho had been asked to deliver the keynote address.
There was lukewarm applause as he took the stage. The auditorium was filled with executives from all the world’s major automakers, but the crowd was dominated by suits from the three home teams.
Cho began with a detailed slide presentation showing how Toyota was exceeding each of its strategic goals in every market around the world. It was impressive stuff, and many of the American automobile executives in the auditorium were scowling jealously by the time he was finished.
Then Cho stopped, looked up from his notes, and declared that the time had come for Toyota to rethink its strategy.
“The world today is changing much too fast,” Cho warned as he began detailing the steps Toyota was taking to reevaluate and refine its core business strategy. “Our industry has never been more competitive.”
There was dead silence in the room when Cho finished his remarks. Nobody seemed to know what to make of them. Half the executives there were smugly confident they could keep Toyota at bay, despite its impressive gains.
As one GM executive told me over coffee that afternoon, GM would stay number one because, well, it was GM. The other half were dismayed by Cho’s declaration. They were working overtime trying to match what Toyota was already doing, and here was Toyota’s boss talking about how worried he was about the future and vowing to make his company work that much harder to figure out how to confront the challenges that lay ahead.
What Cho was calling for that day in Michigan was red team thinking. Instead of taking its success for granted, instead of waiting for its competitors to catch up, Toyota figured out how to do what it was already doing well even better.
The next five years would see Toyota catapult to the top of the global automobile industry. It would stumble along the way, but it would take an unflinching look at the reasons for those missteps and move decisively to correct them.
GM would also stumble, but it would respond only with more excuses as Toyota gobbled up its market share, snatched its crown, and became the largest automaker in the world. That is what can happen when you bring red team thinking into your organization—and when you do not.
Companies like Toyota realize they will never have all the answers. That is why they continue to ask questions, the same sort of questions red teams are designed to answer. Done right, red teaming can pay huge dividends to any organization, not just by testing its plans and assumptions and making sure they are sound, but also by making everyone who learns about it more aware of potential problems, pitfalls, and opportunities.
The process of red teaming makes managers better planners and deeper thinkers. In the companies where I have been a consultant, red teaming discussions do not end in the conference room but continue outside in the hallway and at the next staff meeting. Red team thinking rapidly becomes part of a company’s lexicon, and the phrase “Let’s take a minute and red team this” becomes a common refrain.
You do not have to be in charge to benefit from red teaming. Yet if you are in charge, let me be clear about one thing: If you are just looking for validation of your existing strategies and plans, red teaming is not for you. But remember that the best companies and the most effective leaders know there is always room for improvement. If your red team fails to find it, then it is not doing its job.
So only use red team thinking when you are willing to make changes—changes that will make your organization more competitive and more successful. If you are happy with where you are and do not want to change, then don’t red team. Just sit back and wait for one of your competitors to do it for you.
Adapted from RED TEAMING: HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN CONQUER THE COMPETITION BY CHALLENGING EVERYTHING Copyright © 2017 by Bryce Hoffman. Published by Crown Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
This week at Forbes, I discuss the future of Whole Foods post-Amazon. Few people beyond Jeff Bezos and his senior leadership team know what that future will look like, and I suspect even they are a long way from figuring it out themselves. But Bezos has provided one important clue in his decision to retain Whole Foods CEO Jeff Mackey.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt called for the establishment of a red team to help settle the public debate over carbon emissions and climate change once and for all. As I explain this week at Forbes, that is something both sides should not only welcome, but aggressively support if they really have the courage of their convictions.
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“First of all, there’s a concept called familicide, where one parent wipes out the rest of the family. But 95 percent of those are committed by fathers who kill their wife and the children,” Resnick said. “What’s unusual in this case is that the woman killed her husband.”
Resnick said there are many cases where a mother suffering from depression decides to kill herself and her children.
“When a mother is feeling depressed, overwhelmed, unable to cope, often she may take her children’s lives, rather than have them cope motherless,” he said. “So if her intention was to kill her husband, knowing that she would either then kill herself or be imprisoned, her children would be without parents. Sometimes a mother thinks the children would be better off in heaven than without a parent.”
He added, “If a mother is depressed, they tend to think the worst — my children will be without parents, and they’ll be broken up, because no foster family will take all seven of them.”
Firefighters were called early Thursday morning to the Glen Carbon home that Campbell, 32, shared with her husband, Justin Campbell, 37, and their seven children. Justin Campbell, whose body was found inside, died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Not long after that, Cristy Campbell drove her Nissan Armada into Silver Lake outside Highland, with her infant son in the vehicle. A paramedic rescued the baby. Cristy Campbell’s body was found in the water a few hours later.
The Campbells’ six other children were in the home at the time of the fire. They all escaped. A neighbor’s surveillance video shows some of the children running toward Cristy Campbell’s vehicle as she left the home.
“I don’t think she planned for them to escape. The fact that she brought the child into the lake with her suggests that she intended to kill all of the children,” Resnick said. “If her goal was to burn down the home and not harm the children, I would expect her to just marshal the children outside and then set the fire. Counting on them to escape on their own would have been too high-risk.”
When a woman is seriously depressed, and she looks at the world through her depressed eyes, she may feel that the family’s better off dead.
Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist and professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland
But he added that mothers who kill their children typically choose a method that is not painful, messy or violent — overdoses and carbon monoxide poisoning are common.
“In situations like that, there usually is a desire to take the children’s lives in the most humane way possible,” Resnick said. “Assuming the fire was deliberately set, that would be a relatively unpleasant way for the children to die, so I think that’s a little odd.”
“If it was simply depression, I think she would more likely kill herself and her children, and not the husband. I think there was a separate issue of animus toward the husband,” he said. “When killings are altruistic, it is more often that a woman kills herself and her children, and leaves her husband alone, because he can fend for himself. The fact that she killed her husband, that suggests to me that it’s more anger.”
Cristy Campbell’s Facebook page is dotted with proud posts about her children. People close to her say she had to juggle a lot — trying to hold down a job while raising seven children.
“I don’t think the pressures alone would do it. She may have simply become depressed, and that might have been from feeling overwhelmed,” Resnick said. “When a woman is seriously depressed, and she looks at the world through her depressed eyes, she may feel that the family’s better off dead.”
He added, “Another issue is whether the primary goal was to kill the husband, either due to anger, retribution or whatever, and that is what set off the cascade of events. Once she killed the husband — which she may or may not have planned — she may have sat there and thought, ‘Now what?’”
Etling has not spoken with current Shiloh Mayor Jim Vernier since his dismissal. Vernier could not be reached for comment.
The Village of Shiloh issued a statement on Wednesday: “In recent years, the village’s professional engineering activities have largely been performed by private engineering firms. Given the very limited amount of professional engineering work performed in-house, the village board voted to eliminate the position of village engineer and offer the incumbent, Norm Etling, a severance package reflective of the village’s appreciation for his dedicated service.”
But instead of going to work, he went to an eye glass appointment. He also started to go through “all of the junk” he brought home and stored in his garage after he cleaned out his office Tuesday.
“My wife isn’t too pleased with that,” he said and laughed. “She asked if they didn’t have a dumpster (at Village Hall). You could have just thrown it all away. But most of those things were things an old man feels is important, a young person may not value like diagrams and manuals. They use computers. In fact, some of the manuals I have are from when I was in college. It’s more of memory than value. I still stack it somewhere.”
There were good days in Shiloh, and better days. But I don’t ever remember any bad days. If you can say that after 21 years, that’s a good thing to say.
He said he hopes to talk with Vernier once his severance agreement is signed and the “dust settles.”
Etling declined to discuss the details of the severance package, which he plans to have reviewed by an attorney.
He said the only thing he knows for certain is that the village engineering position has been eliminated.
Shiloh Police Chief Jim Stover said his department is not investigating Etling. He said he found Etling very professional and ethical in the time he has worked with the village.
Etling was hired by then Shiloh Mayor Norm Acker as Shiloh’s first engineer in April 1995. To this day, Etling holds Acker and the village board at the time in high regard. He still remembers Acker saying: “He said they couldn’t afford to pay me like they do in Belleville.”
“Those guys gave me the opportunity to come here,” Etling said. “What a wonderful opportunity. Where else can you go and the community grows from 3,200 to over 13,000 in your career?”
“Where can you go from having three businesses to all of these businesses (at Green Mount Crossing Shopping Center).”
For many years, it was like a one-man shop working in Shiloh. But in recent years, the village’s engineering department has added administrative assistant Kathy Wangler and a zoning inspector Mike Campbell. Campbell and Wangler are now expected to be assigned administrative positions. Campbell will also continue with inspections, according to Etling.
Although the motion was to eliminate Etling’s position, Village Clerk Brenda Kern said on Tuesday that by eliminating Etling, the village is eliminating the engineering department.
Etling, who still plans to make his home in Shiloh, said the only thing he regrets is that he will not see all of the projects he helped plan be finished during his tenure including Shiloh Station Road and the proposed Three Springs at Shiloh development.
“The hardest thing to realize is your own mortality,” he said. “I might be able to drive them, but I won’t be there to finish them.”
In February, Shiloh hired Megan Fuhler as its public works director with a salary of about $68,000. Etling’s salary was capped at $115,000 for the past two years.
He said Shiloh had more engineers at one time. But in 2008, there were more than 200 homes being built in the village, which Etling said was an unsustainable growth spurt. Now, there are about 40 homes being built in Shiloh, which Etling said is a “good number.”
Etling said he still doesn’t know why he was dismissed by the village or why it’s this close to his retirement.
Etling said he doesn’t know what he will do during his retirement. He might fish, but he has to be careful because he has trouble walking after he injured his knee.
“Chicago is a funny town for a little city guy,” he said. “I don’t get along well there. My daughter always says, ‘Dad, don’t talk to everybody on the street. They’ll think you are weird. And don’t pick up any trash. People don’t do that here.’”
“That’s probably what I’m going to miss most,” he said. “But this is just the way it is. There were good days in Shiloh, and better days. But I don’t ever remember any bad days. If you can say that after 21 years, that’s a good thing to say. Everyone worked together and it was very cohesive unit. Trustees were always very supportive. Some times we don’t see the political aspects as well as a politician. So you have to blend those two together.”
This part of the tour included an in-depth look of a KC-135, which serves as an air refueling flight and also can be converted into a hospital to provide critical care for the wounded. The KC-135 — which is more than 60 years old — includes everything from life saving equipment to airway kits, while also carrying oxygen.
“Why is AE important? It’s important for many reasons,” said Lt. Col. Russel Frantz, new 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Commander. “We swoop in, pick patients up ... and move patients in and out rapidly. We move pediatrics to the elderly and everything in between.”
In this regard, Capt. Jessica Looft recalled a recent mission she flew and noted the satisfaction derived from it.
“We got to take people home ... that was a cool thing,” she said. “We move pre-term babies ... it’s just a cool job.”
There are so many awesome stories over the last 15 years in the advances in aeromedical evacuation technology on the aircraft. It’s a pretty awesome part of our mission.
Of note, the survival rate of wounded warriors has increased from 76 percent to 91 percent, thanks largely to the AES’s efforts.
“There are so many awesome stories over the last 15 years in the advances in aeromedical evacuation technology on the aircraft,” Lenderman said. “It’s a pretty awesome part of our mission.”
Overall, the KC-135 can care for up to 25 patients, serves as a key training platform for Airmen and transports anyone from military personnel to retirees to military members on leave. It can fly a maximum of 50,000 feet and travel up to 535 miles per hour.
However, a KC-135 lacks one thing — air conditioning. In turn, when flying a mission over 120 degree heat in the desert, for instance, it’s 140 degrees in the cockpit.
Next came a briefing of the C-21, which primarily transports high ranking military members, among other critical functions. Scott is one of two active duty bases with C-21s.
“Most of what we do is carrying around four stars (generals) in the Air Force,” 1st Lt. Alex Beveridge said. “It’s so much fun to fly those guys.”
“It’s a pretty awesome responsibility,” Lenderman said of the pilots who fly these high-ranking military members. “They’re making decisions on their own and making very good decisions. I’m very proud of them.”
It is very vital to the DoD (Department of Defense) that this department exists. We help plan trips for the President. We’re going to be moving people. It happens here day in, day out. It’s very exciting. There’s never a dull moment.
“The C-21 is a very capable aircraft,” Beveridge said. “It has a proven track record with safety and reliability. It’ll get you where you need to go.”
The final tour stop was AMC Headquarters to learn about the 618th Air Operations Center. Maj. Jen Pelletier provided a briefing that included AMC’s four core capabilities: Airlift, Air Refueling, Air Mobility Support and Aeromedical Evacuation.
“It is very vital to the DoD (Department of Defense) that this department exists,” said Col. Charles B. McDaniel, 618th AOC vice commander. “We help plan trips for the president. We’re going to be moving people. It happens here day in, day out. It’s very exciting. There’s never a dull moment.”
Members of the medical flight crew stand at attention near a KC-135 Stratotanker which can haul patients as well as fuel. Tim Vizer [email protected]
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Most people who are involved in creative subjects will have heard of Paul Rand. If not, you have probably either seen his work or work inspired by him, without knowing it was him (If that makes any sense at all).
Paul was an American graphic designer, mainly known for his logo designs, for example he created the logos for IBM, UPS, and ABC. He was a major talent and pretty much originated the Swiss Style of graphic design.
He also had some wise words to say about design and aesthetics, and this video below pretty much showcases it (and his work). “Imaginary forces created this short film, combining original animation with a videotaped interview of Rand himself, that encapsulated his unique and timeless contribution to the design community.”
“Love knows no limit to its endurance, no end to its trust, no fading of its hope; it can outlast anything. Love still stands when all else has fallen.” -Anonymous
Yesterday was a great day in American history. With the Senate confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court now has a real conservative majority.
How big is this? This could mean the end of Roe (the right to abortion), the reversal of Obergefell (the right to same-sex marriage), the reversal of Obamacare (the right to healthcare), and the triumph of religious liberty over the radical LGBT agenda.
For the past 75 years or so the Supreme Court has been ruled by radicals who despised the Constitution. Rather than interpreting the law, they abused their power and created new laws. They legislated from the bench by disregarding the language and intent of the Constitution, and by inventing new rights that are nowhere to be found in the Constitution (such as the right to abortion, sodomy, and same-sex marriage).
But with the addition of Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court will return to its original purpose -- interpreting the Constitution. The new Supreme Court will not enforce the platform of the Republican Party. Rather, it will enforce the Constitution, and leave the law-making to Congress and the states.
How should we pray for the new Supreme Court? When it comes to abortion, since the Constitution does not address the issue, we should pray that the United States Congress, or at least states will outlaw the abomination. When these new anti-abortion laws are challenged, we should pray that the Supreme Court will uphold them.
The Constitution also does not address same-sex marriage. There is no Constitutional right to same-sex marriage. Therefore we should pray that states will once again pass laws prohibiting same-sex marriage, and that the Court will uphold them.
When it comes to religious liberty, this is something the Constitution does directly address, and both Congress and the states should pass new laws which protect people who believe in traditional Christian morals, and the traditional definition of marriage, from being discriminated against by federal, state, and local governments. And we should pray that the Supreme Court will uphold these new protections.
So for now, let's continue to remain civically engaged by praying for our government, and by electing conservative politicians who will stand up for life, religious liberty, limited government, and individual freedom.
Yesterday at Church Acadiana we watched a special message by Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church Dallas, called "America is a Christian Nation." You can view it HERE. It's a sermon you definitely want to see. Here is an outline of Dr. Jeffress's message.
Myth: America was founded by a group of men from a wide diversity of religious beliefs with the goal of being a completely secular nation devoid of any Christian influence.
Truth: Dr. Jeffress said, "America was founded predominantly by Christians who wanted to build this Christian nation on the foundation of God’s will. And furthermore these men believed that the future success of our country depended upon the fidelity of our Christian beliefs. And that’s why we can say, though it is politically incorrect to do so, we say without hesitation or apology, that America was founded as a Christian nation. And our future success depends upon our country being faithful to those eternal truths of God’s word."
Two of the founders, Elias Boudenot, and John Jay (who went on to become the first Justice of the Supreme Court), went on to become the leaders of the American Bible Society. They wanted to distribute the Bible to as many people as possible. They believed that the message of the Bible could transform lives and set the nation on a proper moral course.
Two of the founders were Deists. Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin; but even these deists did not ignore the spiritual foundation of our country.
Both of these men worked together to propose a national seal for the new United States of America. Their proposal was a drawing of Moses leading the people of Israel out of Egypt, following God as the pillar of cloud.
Ben Franklin believed that the Continental Congress should seek God’s blessing in an opening prayer every time they met. Franklin said, “I have lived, sir, a long time. And the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid. We have been assured sure, in the Sacred writings, that except the Lord build, they labor in vain that built it.”
Every delegate to the Constitutional Convention had to be elected by their state. To hold office in these states, you had to subscribe, in most cases, to a religious test for office. These were qualifications to be a member of the House or Senate in each individual state, and to attend the Constitutional Convention. Today, Article VI of the Constitution prohibits religious tests for public office, but the argument is that the founders were Christian. For example, a delegate from Delaware would have to testify to the following to qualify for the Constitutional Convention: Article 22: “Every person who shall be chosen a member of either house, or appointed to any office or place of trust, shall make or subscribe to the following declaration: I do profess faith in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ His only Son; and in the Holy Ghost; one God blessed forevermore. And do acknowledge the Holy Scriptures, the Old and New Testament to be given by Divine Inspiration.”
In 1996, Two professors from University of Houston, Dr. Donald Lutz and Dr. Charles Heineman did a study to discover who the founders quoted the most in their writings. They started with 15,000 documents. Spent 10 years. They found that the three men our founding fathers quoted the most were British Philosopher John Locke, French Philosopher Barren Montesquieu, and English Judge Sir William Blackstone. However our founders cited the Bible four times more often that Montesquieu or Blackstone; and 12 times more than John Locke. More than a third of all their quotes came from the Bible; and another sixty percent came from those authors who had based their writings on the Bible. The founding fathers referenced the Bible more than all Enlightenment authors combined. Ken Woodward, writing in Newsweek Magazine, in an article called “How The Bible Made America,” said, “Now historians are discovering that the Bible, even perhaps more than the constitution, is our founding document.”
George Washington, First Speech after election as President, April 30, 1789: "It would be peculiarly improper to omit, in this first official act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations; and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United states, a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes; and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge. In tendering this homage to the great Author of every public and private good, I assure myself that it expresses your sentiments not less than my own; nor those of my fellow-citizens at large less than either. No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of men, more than the people of the United States."
John Adams, second President: “The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that as I then believed, and now believe that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and the attributes of God and that those principles of liberty are as unalterable as human nature.”
John Jay, first Chief Justice Supreme Court Justice and coauthor of the Federalist Papers: “Providence has given our people the choice of their rulers; and it is the duty as well as the privilege of interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers.”
John Quincy Adams, son John Adams, and sixth president: “Why is it that next to the birthday of the savior of the world your most joyous and most venerated festival returns this day, that is July 4? Is it not that in the chain of human events the birthday of the nation is indisolluably linked with the birthday of the Savior. Is it not that the Declaration of Independence first organized the social compact on the foundation of the Redeemer’s mission upon the earth; that it laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity?”
John Quincy Adams: “The highest, the transcendent glory of the American Revolution was this, that it connected in one indisolluable bond, the principles of civil government and the precepts of Christianity. If it has never been considered in that light, it is because its compass has not been perceived.”
In a letter by Thomas Jefferson to a group of Baptists from Danbury, Connecticut. In 1801, nine years after the ratification of the First Amendment. At this time, most states still had state sponsored churches – certain Christian denominations. And your tax dollars went to support the state church/denomination. In Connecticut it was the Congregational Church. A group of Baptists were upset. They didn’t want their tax dollars going to the Congregationalists. They had to petition every year to have their money redirected to the Baptist church; they got tired of that hassle and wrote a letter to the newly elected President, Thomas Jefferson. Jan 1, 1802, Jefferson wrote, “I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should 'make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the fee exercise thereof” thus building a wall of separation of church and state.” The context is obvious. It is the elevation of one Christian denomination over another. Never in their dreams did Jefferson or the founders ever believe that the First Amendment would be used to separate our country from its Christian heritage.
As President, one year later, Jefferson authorized a bill to use tax revenues to support a priest going to minister to the Caskakea Indians.
Just two days after writing the letter, on January 3, 1802, he went to a worship service in the capital building, authorized by him. It was Jefferson who believed in the separation of church and state, and who authorized the use of the capital building for the founding of the first Christian church in Washington D.C. That church met there for decades and decades. He saw no conflict with the use of the federal government to promote the Christian faith.
The first amendment was never meant to restrict religious freedom; but to protect it. It was never meant to keep religion out of government, but to keep government out of religion. It was never meant to keep prayer out of graduation ceremonies, or to keep the Ten Commandments off of the walls of public school classrooms and court houses, or to prevent nativity displays in the town square.
Runkel vs. Winemiller, 1799; seven years after the ratification of the First Amendment; the Supreme Court of Maryland said, “By our form of government, the Christian religion is the established the religion. Yes the Christian religion is the established religion and all sects and denominations are placed upon the same equal footing and are equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty.”
Church of the Holy Trinity vs. The United States, 1892. A church was being sued by the government b/c it hired a minister from England and violated federal immigration law. The Supreme Court rejected that suit against the church. “No purpose of action against religion can be imputed to any legislation, state or national, because this is a religious people. This is historically true, from the discovery of this continent to the present hour, there is a single voice making this affirmation… These and many other matters which might be noticed at a volume of unofficial declarations to the mass of organic utterances that this is a Christian nation.”
The SC in that case reached back to a previous case from 1811, the People vs. Ruggles. A New York Supreme Court case. The NY SC said, “Nor are we bound by any expressions in the Constitution, as some have strangely supposed, either not to punish at all or to punish indiscriminately the like attacks upon the religion of Muhammad, or of the Grand Llama (Buddhism), and for this plain reason that the case assumes that we are a Christian people and the morality of the country is deeply engrafted upon Christianity, and not upon the doctrines of worship of those impostors.”
Vidal vs. Girard’s Executors, 1844: A wealthy man died in Philadelphia, leaving his proceeds to the starting of a school for orphans. There was one stipulation; no Christian minister could teach in the school if he was funding it. The people of Pennsylvania were upset, because they felt that if there were no Christian ministers, then Christianity wouldn’t be taught. The SC upheld this man’s will. They said, the fact that you can’t have a minister teaching doesn’t mean that Christianity can’t be taught. They said, “Why may not the Bible and especially the NT without note or comment be read and taught as a divine revelation in the college, its general precepts expounded, its evidences explained, and its glorious principles of morality inculcated?” They went on to say, “It is unnecessary for us however to consider what the legal effect of such a device in Penn for the establishment of a school or college for the propagation of Judaism, or deism, or any other form of infidelity. Such as a case is not to be presumed in a Christian country.”
The Justice who delivered the majority report was Joseph Story. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1811 by James Madison. Later in his career he wrote an entire commentary on the American Constitution, used for decades in law schools around the country. In his notes on the First Amendment said, “The purpose of the founders in the first amendment was to put all Christian denominations on the same level; to keep one Christianity denomination from being elevated above the other; but our founders never meant for Christianity to ever be subservient to other religions in the world.”
For the first 150 years of our nation’s history (until the mid-1800s) a school book was used in grade schools called the New England Primer. It included prayers, creeds and bible verses that children had to memorize. The following is the beginning of an acrostic that they had to memorize to pass the third grade, an acrostic for every letter of the alphabet:
1947. Everson vs. The Board of Education. The first time the US SC ever used the phrase “the separation of church and state.” The State of New Jersey was using tax dollars to support religious schools. Back then the only religious schools were Catholic schools. Justice Hugo Black delivered the majority opinion. He said, “This breaches the separation of church and state which is high and impregnable.” He was also a member of the Ku Klux Klan. The only people they hated more than blacks were Catholics. Really what he was doing was exhibiting his anti-catholic bias. Two recent justices, Scalia and Clarence Thomas said this was a bigoted ruling. Clarence Thomas said, “This doctrine, the separation of church and state, born in bigotry, should be buried.”
1962. Engel v. Vitale. The court ruled that students could no longer voluntarily offer this 22 word prayer: “Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon thee, and we beg thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our country.” Why? It breached the constitutional wall of separation of church and state. “A union of government and religion tends to destroy government and degrade religion.”
Ironically, every session of the United States Congress begins with prayer. The prayer has to be submitted in writing because it is printed in the Congressional record. But in 1970 the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for a group of students to gather together before school on school grounds and read the prayer printed in the congressional record!
1963. Abington School District vs. Schemp. The SC ruled that students could not voluntarily read ten verses of Scripture at the beginning of each day. They brought in experts to explain why this was a bad thing. One expert said, “If portions of the New Testament were read without explanation they could be psychologically harmful to the children.”
1967. DeSapin v. DeKalb County Community School District. The SC allowed a lower court ruling saying that a kindergarten teacher could no longer have her students recite the following poem: “We thank you for the flowers so sweet; we thank you for the food we eat; we thank you for the birds that sing; we thank you for everything.” Even though it doesn’t mention God, it could cause the students to think about God and that is unconstitutional.
1980. Stone vs. Graham. Copies of the Ten Commandments had been donated to schools in Kentucky and were posted in hallways. In 1980 the SC said that was unconstitutional. “If the posted copies of the Ten Commandments are to have any effect at all, it will be to induce the school children to read, meditate upon, perhaps to venerate and obey the commandments. However desirable this may be as a matter of private devotion, it is not permissible as a state objective under the establishment clause of the first amendment.”
Says Dr. Jeffress, “What has changed? In these 150 years has the Constitution changed and nobody told us? Is that what happened? Of course not! What has happened is that we have allowed the secularists, the humanists, the atheists, the infidels to pervert our constitution into something our founding fathers never intended, and it is time for Americans to stand up and say, 'Enough! We are not going to allow this in our Christian country anymore! It is time to put an end to this!'”
William Bennett, secretary of education under Ronald Reagan issued “The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators,” in the early 90s. It studied the trends for thirty years, between 1960 and 1990, the years that correspond with the judiciary’s all-out assault in our country: During that time there was
"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will reject you from serving as my priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your sons."
Dr. Jeffress said, “Ladies and gentlemen, God is no respecter of people or nations. Any nation that reverences God will be blessed by God. And any nation, including the United States, that rejects God, will be rejected God. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
Earl Warren, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during the 50s and 60s said, “I believe no one can read the history of our country without realizing the Good Book and the Spirit of the Savior have from the beginning been our guiding geniuses. Whether we look to the first charter of Virginia, or to the charter of New England, or to the charter of Massachusetts Bay, or to the fundamental orders of Connecticut, the same object is present, a Christian land governed by Christian principles. I believe the entire bill of rights came into being because of the knowledge our forefathers had of the Bible and their belief in it. Freedom of belief, of expression, of assembly, of petition, the dignity of the individual, the sanctity of the home, equal justice under the law, and the reservation of powers to the people. I like to believe that we are living today in the spirit of the Christian religion. I like also to believe that as long as we do so no great harm can come to our country.
Dr. Jeffress concluded with this statement: “The nation that reverences God will be blessed by God. The nation that rejects God, will be rejected by God. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”
Bernie Sanders ran for president in 2016 as a democratic socialist, and he was extremely popular among young democrats. But what is socialism, and what is the difference between socialism and capitalism?
Capitalism is about liberty and justice. Capitalism simply means freedom economics. That’s why capitalism is called free market economics. People are free to buy and sell and trade as they please. If you can produce a product or a service that people value enough to pay for, then you can make a good living, and possibly become wealthy. In a capitalist economy, the harder you work, the more disciplined you are, the more responsible you are, the better your reputation, the better you will do. However, if you do not work hard, if you are immoral, if you are irresponsible and lazy, then you will struggle.
Socialism is about equality. Not equal opportunity, but equal outcome. Socialism sees income inequality as injustice. If one man makes $50,000, and another makes $500,000, it is an injustice. And socialists want to give the government the power to take money from the man who has more and give it to the man who has less so that they are more equal.
There are several big problems with socialism. First, it is immoral. When you take money from someone, it is called theft. The eighth commandment in Exodus 20:15 says, “Do not steal.” When you take money from someone to give it to the poor, it is still theft. And just because the government is doing the stealing does not make it right. The government has the right to tax people, but only for the general welfare of society. It does not have the right to tax one man to give to another. That is called theft. And it is also called slavery because it forces one man to work for another. Under capitalism the government cannot take a man’s money and property. A man keeps what he earns. He has the right to private property.
Second, socialism punishes success. Socialism assumes that if you are rich, you got that way by taking advantage of others; and if you are rich, then you are greedy and are not going to share with the poor. Socialism also assumes that if you are poor, it’s not your fault. You are entitled to have just as much as the rich man. And so the government must step in and take the money from the rich to give to the poor. Socialism punishes success. Under capitalism the government does not play favorites between the poor and the rich. Capitalism simply rewards value. Under capitalism, if you work hard, and treat people right, and develop a good reputation, obey the law, and produce a product or service that is valuable to the marketplace, then you will be rewarded accordingly. And this opportunity is available to everyone.
Third, socialism assumes that income inequality is evil. But the truth is that income inequality is not a problem. Just because one man has less than another does not mean that an injustice has taken place, or that the man with less is suffering. The real problem is not income inequality, but poverty. The issue is not how much you have compared to your neighbor, but whether or not your basic needs are met. Capitalism does not try to solve a problem that does not exist.
Fourth, socialism assumes that equality is possible. Again, the big problem that socialism tries to solve is inequality. Economic inequality, specifically. The idea is that if everyone had an equal amount of money, then we could achieve utopia – a perfect society. But the problem is that equality is impossible. First, as I said, income inequality is not an injustice. One man having more than another is not evil. Second, equality is impossible. Imagine two men. One man is a multi-millionaire, and the other man earns about $20,000 a year. To correct this inequality the government takes the multi-millionaire’s money and divides it between the two of them so that they are equal. They may be equal for a day, but that’s all. As time passes, inequality will emerge. Why? Because the two men are not equal. They have different skills, different talents, different interests, different values, and they will make different choices. Eventually one man will have far more than the other, not because of injustice, but because equality is an impossible goal. It is unrealistic. On the other hand, capitalism does not try to reach an unrealistic goal. And it does not assume that equality is a good thing. Capitalism is about freedom – giving people the freedom to buy, sell, and trade as they wish, and to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Fifth, socialism worships the government. Under socialism, the government’s job is to right every wrong, solve every problem, cure every evil, fix all inequality, and heal every hurt. The government is god. If we would all simply give up our freedoms and our rights and our resources to the all-loving, all-knowing government, the government would make sure that we are all happy, healthy, and prosperous. The problem is that history tells a different story. The more power the government has, the more the government oppresses people rather than cares for them. The more power the government has, the more society begins to crumble and fall apart. The Bible tells us why. People are sinful. If you give too much power to sinful people, they will inevitably abuse it. The founding fathers understood this, and this is why they created a very limited system of government with many checks and balances. Capitalism does not worship government; it views the government as existing merely to keep the peace and to keep the rule of law; to ensure that nobody steals your stuff, or endangers your life. Capitalism expects people to be responsible, self-reliant, and able to take care of themselves and to solve their own problems.
Sixth, socialism worships money. All problems are economic; all solutions are economic; all evils are motivated by economics. Why do people commit crimes? They are poor. If only they had enough money, then they would make good choices. Socialism assumes the answer to every problem is to throw money at it. For example, America’s public education has gotten increasingly worse over the years. What’s the solution, according to socialist democrats? Not competition. The answer is to give the schools more money. And so they do, every year. And every year, the schools continue to get worse. The problem is that money is not God. It is not the solution to every problem. God is the solution. Virtue is the solution. Biblical values are the solution. And money is not the cause of all problems. Human sin and wickedness is the problem.
Seventh, socialism attracts people by appealing to envy and greed. Human beings are naturally envious and greedy. So when a politician comes along and says, “This rich man has way more than he needs; if you vote for me, I’ll take his money and spread it around,” he naturally gets a lot of support. When a politician tells the people that it if they vote for him, he will pay for their college, and their childcare, and their food, and their health care, and their housing, and their cellphone, then many people are going to support him. But again, this is called theft. It is legal plunder.
Eighth, socialism attracts people by deceiving them. Proponents of socialism claim that they are all about equality; they are all about fairness; they are all about helping people; giving people a hand up. And this is how they attract so many idealistic and naïve young people. It’s been said that if you are not a socialist in your twenties, then you don’t have a heart. But if you are still a socialist in your forties, then you don’t have a brain. The truth about socialism is that it is not about helping the poor and disadvantaged; it’s about power. It is about giving all power and control to the government, with the assumption that the government will take good care of us. Once they have all the power, all the control, then all problems will be solved. It is the assumption that the government will take much better care of us than we can of ourselves. It is the assumption that freedom does not work; government experts must be empowered to control every aspect of our lives. As well, socialism is deceptive because they make themselves sound very compassionate; very caring; very generous; very loving. And they make their supporters feel that way, too. But the problem is that socialists aren’t generous; they are thieves. Generosity is when you take your hard earned money and voluntarily give it to someone in need. Socialism is when the government steals your money at gunpoint and gives it to someone else. Socialism isn’t about compassion; it is compulsion.
Ninth, the problem with socialism is that it flat out doesn’t work. Wherever it has been tried, it has led to mass starvation, mass murder, the violation of basic human rights, the loss of freedom, religious persecution, and government tyranny. 2017 was the 100th anniversary of communism. In an interview with the Daily Signal, Daniel Hannan said, “Communism, in terms of crude numbers, must be reckoned the most lethal ideology ever devised by human intelligence. The Atlantic slave trade killed maybe 10 million people. The Nazis killed maybe 17 million. Communists killed 100 million people. Every communist regime in the world—Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Cuba, all the way down—every single one has relied on Gulags, torture chambers, secret police, firing squads. You don’t find a single exception. Maybe the fact that every time the experiment is tried, it ends the same way is telling us something about the nature of what it is we’re dealing with.” To see the failure of communism, all you have to do is note that communist countries put up walls to keep their citizens from leaving, while capitalist countries have to put up walls to keep people from entering. Winston Churchill said, “The main vice of capitalism is the uneven distribution of prosperity. The main vice of socialism is the even distribution of misery.”
Let me make a few clarifications. First, socialism and communism are the same thing. People are afraid of the word “communism,” so communists today like to use the word “socialism.” Second, socialism is essentially the economic philosophy of the Democratic Party, while capitalism is the economic philosophy of the Republican Party. Third, the Democratic Party has been slowly and deceptively introducing socialist policies in America under the guise of compassion via income redistribution. The idea is that the government will help the poor by taking from people who have money, rather than allowing poverty to be solved by the private sector – by churches, charities, families, and individuals.
We must not vote for any politician is advocates for socialist or communist policies. Jay Richards wrote, “When we have all the facts before us, then, we discover that Christianity and capitalism are not bitter enemies. On the contrary, a good Christian can be, indeed should be, a good capitalist.” Capitalism is not a perfect system, but it is the best economic system the world has ever known, lifting more people out of poverty than any government program or entitlement.
Today we are celebrating our nation's birthday. It's a good time to thank God for allowing us to live in the USA. We are enjoying unprecedented freedom and prosperity. Unfortunately, the blessings we enjoy are not guaranteed to last -- for us or future generations. Every generation must work to preserve liberty and fight against the natural drift toward immorality and government tyranny.
Christians have a moral duty to vote, and to vote for Biblical values. Every law is based on values; the only question is whose? Will our nation be governed according to Biblical values, or unbiblical values? That depends on Christians. If the righteous do not vote, then there will be no vote for righteousness. Our goal is not a theocracy, but a nation whose laws are based on truth and justice, and the Bible is the only book that can guide us there.
Government is necessary, but it is not God. The government must not attempt to force people to violate their religious beliefs and moral convictions. Christian bakers should not be forced to bake a cake for a gay wedding. Medical professionals should not have to participate in abortions, sex-change operations, or other procedures that violate their conscience. Religious liberty is the first and most important freedom. If the government grows so powerful that it can force a man to violate his conscience, then it can violate all of our freedoms.
Some people want to do away with the first amendment and limit speech. They want to outlaw offensive speech. Offensive to who? Offensive speech is actually the only kind of speech that needs to be protected. Without free speech, whichever party is in power can dictate the words and ideas that can be verbalized. Without free speech we lose the freedom to debate, to evangelize, to preach, to disciple our children. There is no such thing as hate speech; only hated speech. And that is the very speech that must be protected, because sometimes the most hated ideas are the most liberating.
Racism is immoral. All human beings are created equal. This idea is found in the Declaration of Independence, as well as the Bible. By God's grace America has done more than any nation in history to overcome racism. Today racism is no longer a significant obstacle in the path of black Americans. However there is a New Racism in America that is alive and growing. It is not white on black racism, but black on white. Whites are told that they are racist, even if they don't know it, and they must apologize, repent, and make reparations to make up for their sins. All problems in the black community are blamed on "systemic" racism, without actually pointing to any racist policies, laws, or actions. White people are not allowed to speak on the issue of racism, or about the problems in the black community. And black people cannot be racist because they a minority. These attitudes, as well as policies such as Affirmative Action are causing blacks to hate whites, and whites to resent blacks. A house divided cannot stand.
Murder is wrong, and abortion is murder. Over sixty million unborn children have been murdered since 1973. That's over 3,000 every single day. If America can abolish slavery, then we can abolish abortion. Abortion is not about a woman's right to choose. Half of abortions are committed against baby girls. What about their choice? Women should be free to choose, but not to make any choice. We are all prohibited from injuring our neighbors. Being pro-life is not about imposing our religious beliefs on people. Nobody should be allowed to carry out child sacrifice, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Socialism is a nice synonym for communism. And it has failed everywhere it has been tried. Not only has it failed, but it has led to the deaths of millions of innocent people. Socialism is not about equality; it is about power. It is about taking your freedoms and your property and giving all control to the government, with the belief that the government will take good care of us. But the problem is that the people in power are tainted with sin. The more power a sinful man has, the more he will use that power to hurt the people under his care. Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. That government is best which governs least. Socialism is immoral because it steals a man's property at gunpoint, gives it to his neighbor, and calls it charity and compassion. It is neither charity or compassion, but compulsion, theft, and forced labor. Capitalism is a synonym for freedom -- freedom economics. It is about giving people the freedom to buy, sell, and trade as they wish. The government does nothing more than keep the rule of law, prevent theft and personal injury, and enforce contracts. Capitalism assumes that the social problems of society will be handled best not by the government, but by families, churches, charities, humanitarians, and businesses.
Today America is ruled by two political parties. Neither is perfect, but there are very clear and significant differences between the two.
Do not miss an opportunity to vote. Attend city council meetings. Run for office. Stay informed. Share your opinion with gentleness and respect (and without fear). And the next time you go to the voting booth, bring your Bible and vote for truth and justice.
Free speech is under attack in our country like never before. And one of the major battles has been taking place in California.
In 2015 California adopted a new law called the Reproductive FACT Act that would force pro-life centers to promote the state's low-cost abortion program. In other words, the law would force organizations that exist for the purpose of discouraging abortion to use their resources to promote abortion.
But yesterday the Supreme Court ruled that the state of California was violating the First Amendment's protection of free speech.
This is very good news for Christians. Many on the political left are trying to regulate speech. They want to make it illegal to speak against homosexuality, transgenderism, and gay marriage. They want to force Christian professionals to create art and messages that violate deeply held religious and moral beliefs. And they tried to force pro-life centers to promote abortion. So this is a much needed victory; a reminder to progressives that the Constitution still stands; that freedom of religion and speech will not be discarded; that they cannot so easily burn up America's Christian heritage and remake the country in their own image.
God is doing some good things right now in our country. Keep praying, and keep up with your civic duties. Now is not the time to check out politically.
Join me this Sunday at Church Acadiana for a special July 4th sermon called, "How to Vote as a Christian." I'll be discussing religious liberty, abortion, free speech, racism, socialism, and much more!
God wants every Christian to grow more and more like Jesus in character, conduct, and conviction. How can we do that?
1 Peter 3:8 says, “Finally, all of you be like-minded.” Strong’s Greek Dictionary says this word means “harmonious; of one mind.” The Amplified Bible says “united in spirit.” The Expanded Bible says “be in agreement (be like-minded; live in harmony). The ESV says, “Have unity of mind.” So the idea is to be a person of unity.
What does it mean to be a person of unity? Make every effort to get along and work together with church family.
To be a person of unity implies that you are plugged into a church. If you want to grow more like Christ, you have to be a committed, participating member of a church. There’s no way around it. The church is called the body of Christ, the bride of Christ, the family of God, the temple of God, the pillar and foundation of truth; the Bible says Christ loves the church, Christ died for the church, Christ provides and cares for the church, and Christ is building the church. If there’s anything worth committing to and participating in, it’s the church. Remember. When it comes to the church, you need it, and you're needed.
There’s something that every Christian must understand. God is on a mission in the world to seek and save the lost, and to teach them to obey all of Christ’s teachings. And God’s plan for accomplishing this mission is not individuals, but churches – communities of believers devoted to making disciples.
You can grow more like Jesus by making every effort to get along and work together with your church family.
What exactly is stealing? The Hebrew word for steal, ganab, means "the act of taking property from another without permission and in secret; the misappropriation of property; the secret taking of another’s property without the owner’s knowledge or permission; taking something that does not belong to you (Mark Rooker). The Dake Reference Bible says, "This commandment prohibits secret and open removal of the property of another, any injury done to it, and carelessness about that which belongs to a neighbor."
In in the United States, property theft occurs in some form every three seconds! (J. Holbert, The Ten Commandments, p. 8.)
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(MPN Op-ed) — The Trump administration now seems poised to launch an attack on the Syrian government in response to any type of military operation targeting Syria’s Idlib province, according to U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. Speaking on Fox News on Wednesday, Haley stated that any Syrian attack on Idlib, regardless of whether or not chemical weapons are allegedly used, would be “dealt with” and provoke a U.S. response, before ominously warning the Syrian government, “Don’t test us again.”
Haley’s comments fit with recent reporting regarding Trump’s alleged plan to conduct a “massive attack” against the Syrian government if a “massacre” occurs – even if only conventional weapons are used. Those same reports also indicated that the Trump administration was also considering whether or not to expand military strikes to include not just Syrian government forces but also the forces of Syria’s military allies in the conflict, Iran and Russia.
During her Wednesday interview, Haley went on to characterize Syria’s Idlib province as being populated only by “civilian people,” even though the U.S. government admitted last year that Syria’s last “rebel-held” province is the “largest Al Qaeda safe haven since 9/11.” Since 2017, Idlib has been largely under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — Al Qaeda’s Syrian branch and formerly known as al-Nusra Front — or one of its affiliates, like Ahrar al-Sham.
Haley’s recent comments downplaying the Al Qaeda presence in Idlib follow those recently made by James Jeffrey, the U.S.’ new representative for Syria engagement, who told The Washington Post last week that “rebels” in Idlib are “not terrorists, but people fighting a civil war against a brutal dictator.”
However, despite Haley’s threats, the Syrian government seems to preparing for its upcoming offensive on the Idlib province, as the Syrian Arab Army launched a large assault across the Idlib-Hama border on Thursday, targeting al-Nusra positions and shelling the al-Nusra-controlled town of Tamanah, which is in the southern part of Idlib.
As the Syrian government seems determined to proceed with its ultimate goal of liberating Idlib from rebel control, the U.S. – as Haley had hinted – seems to be making military preparations of its own. Indeed, early Thursday, another U.S. guided-missile destroyer – the USS Bulkeley – entered the Mediterranean. According to RT, the Bulkeley’s recent arrival will allow the U.S. to have up to 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles available in the event the Trump administration chooses to take military action against Syria.
The Russian military presence in Syria has warned that a “chemical weapons” justification for an imminent U.S. strike is likely to be forthcoming, as the controversial White Helmets group began filming mock chemical weapons attacks on Tuesday and have since filmed nine videos purporting to show civilians exposed to chlorine gas and then being “rescued” by the White Helmets.
The aftermath of what the White Helmets claims was a chemical weapons attack in city of Douma, Syria, April, 7, 2018. Photo | White Helmets
As MintPress has noted in the past, the White Helmets are funded by the U.S., U.K. and other foreign governments, and were founded by a former U.K. military intelligence officer turned mercenary. Over the course of the war, the White Helmets have been caught staging attacks, kidnapping children, and also cooperating with terrorist groups — including the dominant group in Idlib, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.
Conveniently for the Trump administration, the imminent release of videos blaming the Syrian government for a staged chemical weapons attack comes just as the U.S. announced that it would maintain its illegal military presence in Syria “indefinitely,” after “redefining its goals” to again include regime change in Damascus and efforts to contain Iran’s regional influence.
Whether staged evidence from the controversial White Helmets is used or the order for military action is given without chemical-weapons accusations, the U.S. seems determined to embroil itself in another quagmire, all in a last-ditch effort to remake and forever dominate Syria and the entire Middle East.
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Probably the most important reason for the continued existence of feminism, at least in the First World, can be summed up with the dreaded rape statistics. So well known are they amongst anyone who is likely to get as far as reading this post that I won’t even bother to depress myself (or any of my readers) by reciting them here. Today’s news offers another horror story, the details of which can be found here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17989463
That a 13- year old girl can arrive at a police station PREGNANT and not have her case taken to trial is repugnant beyond words. How much more evidence could they possibly need? Short of someone getting raped in front of the jury, I can’t see how much stronger your case can be than DNA evidence of someone having sex with a girl several years before the legal age of consent.
The promised enquiry into just how this happened is definitely something I will be following with interest
This example also demonstrates the necessity of a stronger feminist (and children’s rights) movement in Pakistan, whose culture of patriarchy and widespread practice of sexual enslavement of children (mostly but not exclusively girls, and particularly in tribal areas) has in this case been tragically imported to Oldham and Rochdale. But it turns my stomach that our police service can’t do a better job than this.
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DR.Sandeep Singh Attended MISS INDIA 2017 at Hotel Peninsula Grand Mumbai she is from Medical background family keen to support DIABETIC FREE INDIA movement to bring change in the society to make India Free from 3D’s DIABETES, DRUGS and DISEASES.
An excursion to Agra by train is a wonderful opportunity to soak in the splendor of the Taj and the ways that lead up to it. Take a trip to the symbol of love and feel the architectural supremacy of the Mughal empire. Marvel at the white marble mausoleum that testifies true love of Emperor Shahjehan for his adored queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Relish the exquisite walls of the Taj, its lush garden and its overall charm. Any trip to the city is incomplete without visiting the Agra Fort - the second most popular attraction in the city, after the Taj. The fort is a living testimony of the Mughal pomp and prosperity. Don't miss it. Take a trip to the Baby Taj or Itmad-ud-Daulah, the 17th century mausoleum.
- The given prices are valid to visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daula's Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri, any excess use of vehicle will be charged extra accordingly.
The standard time to start the tour is 05:00 AM and ends at 11:30 PM (approximately) back at Delhi. However, you can select your own time. Vehicle is for 18 Hours fair user policy and the suggested tour itinerary includes under mention places:
Situated in Agra, India, Fatehpur Sikri Fort is a Mughal fort which was commissioned by Akbar in 1569.
Situated in Agra, India, Itimad-ud-daula’s tomb is a Mughal mausoleum which was commissioned by NurJahan, wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. It is also known as Baby Taj because tomb of this complex is regarded as draft of Taj Mahal. The tomb was constructed between 1622 and 1628, and was the first tomb to be built with white marble.
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A research study based largely on the published literature and including interviews with an extensive selection of librarians and library users, educationalists and employers, was made of the function of the library in a college of advanced educations. (CAE). The three main areas of investigation were use patterns, collection analysis, and processing and service technology. Conclusions were that the CAE's are making a genuine contribution to diversity in tertiary education and will provide a viable alternative to university education for those whose interest lies in technology. Teaching methodology will require new attitudes to encourage life-long learning -- teaching methods, and libraries must find their place in this process and contribute positively to it. (AB)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Continuation Education, Educational Needs, Learning Processes, Librarians, Libraries, Library Role, Teaching Methods, Technical Education, Technology
My scalp is burning. Doused in cosmetic chemicals, I’m grinding my teeth through the sting hastily awaiting the “ding” of a timer. Once I can rinse this horrid stink away I can view the new shade that will frame my face this time around. All the while, I catch myself wondering what the hell I’m doing this for. It most certainly isn’t for me. Not this time. Though I tend to change my hair color like a mood ring, once the novelty has worn off I revert back to the same blonde tone that has fallen on my shoulders since the seventh grade. As I’ve grown older my roots have grown darker, a perfect match for the creases that have found their new home on my forehead. Each wrinkle comes with its own special tale of triumph in the face of adversity. This week I noticed some gray roots and a new frown line, but the tale they tell is not one of victory or strength. This particular beauty treatment can be attributed to one small man, a handful of words, and a flawed society.
My project was dangerously close to its deadline yesterday, and I needed two thousand copies in twenty four hours from a workplace acquaintance with whom I’ve only ever encountered via email or phone. The inter-office mail would never get my documents to the xerox center on time, so I decided to bring it to him myself. His predisposition toward abrupt statements and his snarky attitude had successfully kept me at a safe distance for some time now. Trusting my relentless optimism, I was sure he just lacked the type of effective communication skills that separate the leaders from the laborers, and that my dazzling people skills would serve me well in my time of need.
I hopped in my car, almost excited to finally have a face to associate with that irritable voice. I entered the building and breathed a sigh of relief when my fingers confirmed that I had donned the identification badge I so frequently forget on my kitchen table. My swanky pantsuit and high heels were far from their corner office, and the clack of my footsteps on the elevated wood floor reverberated off the walls of the shabby structure. I quickly found my way to the copy room and entered, relieved that I would definitely be able to meet my deadline.
Amidst a hoard of blank paper, xerox machines, and a wasteland of disorganization was a small man leaning back in his chair lackadaisically, feet resting on a cluttered desk. He whipped his head in my direction, revealing a snarling upper lip and less than welcoming expression.
My stomach sank like a rock, and I found myself in a rare state of speechlessness. Instead of feeding him a fistful of feminism and fury, the room grew large around me. Had I sipped from a bottle marked “Drink Me?”
His rant continued with a series of inquiries about my use of photo filters, and a snide accusation of falsely advertising my appearance. I am a lady, and proper ladies accept demoralization in stride. We’re conditioned to do so from the first time a boy pulls our hair because he “likes” us.
“That picture was from last summer. I got fat at my desk job, and I’m not wearing any makeup today.” I handed him the necessary paperwork, turned on my heel, stuck my nose in the air, and feigned confidence in my stride as I marched out of the room. Once in my car I immediately flipped down the visor, inspected the uncovered crows feet in my reflection, and applied eyeliner and mascara to mend the wound. I couldn’t go around with clean skin or naturally blonde eyelashes deceiving any more coworkers.
I chose to justify my appearance rather than reprimand him for his grossly inappropriate comments. I’m outraged by his belligerence, but even more appalled by my own reflex to accept that degradation, and feeling the need to rationalize my lack of maquillage to a man who clicks “print” for a living.
I have to wonder how many men are accused of falsely advertising their appearance when they use a filter on a flattering photo that doesn’t showcase their midsection. Men don’t have to paint their face into something aesthetically pleasing to the female eye. I know that I have every right to walk through life with a bare face and a few extra pounds, and yet here I am letting this awful little man bring my insecurities to the surface like a thirteen-year-old girl with her first pimple.
I wore a dress to work today. My inner thighs are raw, but I deal with it. It’s my job as a woman to cope with the pain in exchange for a pleasant appearance. Groupon doesn’t currently have any reasonable deals on Botox. The thought of a needle in my face horrifies me, but I still checked. My older features can’t shine bright enough to match my platinum favorite anymore, so tonight my scalp is burning as I return to my roots.
Erin, you are beautiful and incredibly intelligent. Don’t let anyone, man or woman, belittle you for your appearance. You’re too nice, because I probably would have shot a nasty comment right back.
Your no filter, no make picture shows a beautiful and confident person. I’ve stopped wearing make up for the longest time, even when I am at work. It’s just too much hassle. Though I do indulge in it, if I feel like it.
I loved the line “Had I sipped from a bottle marked ‘Drink Me?'” and also the comment about Groupon.
This is a colourful piece which highlights a very real concern. I wonder though if more time could have been spent on the actual incident with the little man, rather than so much information at the beginning?
I’m actually really glad you included the photo at the end too. Not because you needed to, but because it was your choice to. Great job.
Thanks😄 I was getting a lot of feedback that the relationship between myself and “The Little Man” (bahahah I love that) wasn’t clearly defined. Why did I need to go see him? Who was he to me? That kind of thing. The actual encounter was very brief.
Loved this piece Erin.Men have no idea of the pains we women undertake to look pretty.And you look so pretty without make up!
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Harrison Ford didn't mention any politicians by name during a speech about climate change, but there's little doubt he wasn't referring to US President Donald Trump.
"We've identified that climate change is the intractable problem we must solve. We've identified the threats and the targets that must be met. Science has agreed on that. The conscious world has agreed on that. We know that nature doesn't need people - people need nature. People need nature to survive, to thrive, and to prosper".
Ford admitted that he doesn't have all the answers, but also said, "These problems are not going to be solved by withdrawing or isolating or saying it's not our problem because guess what? We're all living with the consequences".
"Young people around the world recognise the need and are committed to meeting the challenge. They're curious, they're innovative, they're more educated than ever before, they're demanding solutions. They're going for it. They're all in. That gives me hope".
Turkish war planes have bombed Syrian Kurdish militia YPG and PYD targets in Kurdish-controlled Afrin, a senior Turkish official has told Reuters.
Direct military action against territory held by Kurdish militia opens a new front in Syria's civil war and sees Ankara confronting Kurds allied to the United States at a time when Turkey's relations with Washington are reaching breaking point.
Turkey's army said earlier it had hit shelters and hideouts used by militants from three groups - the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), PYD and YPG, after militants fired on Turkish positions inside Turkey.
A military statement said the operation launched on Saturday aims to protect Turkey's borders, "neutralise" Syrian Kurdish fighters in the enclave of Afrin and to save the local population from their "pressure and oppression".
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said earlier on Saturday that a military operation in the Afrin region had begun after cross-border shelling by the Turkish army.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Waynesboro A South Carolina woman has been charged, police said. Check out this story on newsleader.com: https://stnva.nl/2HVqCky
Brad Zinn, [email protected] Published 2:09 p.m. ET May 7, 2018 | Updated 12:36 p.m. ET May 9, 2018
Waynesboro Police work a motorcycle versus vehicle accident Friday near Delphine Avenue on Main Street.(Photo: William Ramsey/The News Leader)Buy Photo
WAYNESBORO - Police in Waynesboro said a man riding a motorcycle was seriously injured Friday after being struck by a sport utility vehicle.
It was the city's second major vehicle crash within three days. On Tuesday night, a man was hospitalized after an SUV was crushed underneath a tractor-trailer.
Police said the latest mishap took place at about 12:30 p.m. on Friday when a 45-year-old man driving a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle was headed west in the 700 block East Main Street. Police said a 21-year-old woman pulled out of a local convenience store in front of the motorcycle, which slammed into the side of her SUV.
The injured man was airlifted from the scene to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
There was no update Monday on the unidentified man's condition, according to the Waynesboro Police Department.
The driver of the SUV, Victoria L. Marquis, of Columbia, South Carolina, was charged with failure to yield the right-of-way, according to police.
On Tuesday, three days before the motorcycle crash, a man was seriously injured after the SUV he was driving got underneath a tractor-trailer on South Delphine Avenue. The SUV, an Isuzu Rodeo, was flipped on its top and crushed underneath the 18-wheeler.
The victim in the May 1 crash was also airlifted from the scene and remained hospitalized on Monday, according to police.
Last week, Jamie Dimon, CEO of the nation's largest bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed that the bank had made a $2 billion-plus trading mistake.
The bank has more than $2 trillion in assets and made a profit of about $20 billion last year. So it lost one-tenth of 1 percent of its assets and an amount equal to about 10 percent of its income for last year. No big deal, despite all the hand-wringing of the political and media class.
Predictably, Sen. Carl Levin, Michigan Democrat and arguably the most irresponsible member of Congress, immediately issued a press release calling for more bank regulation.
One can understand that the bank's stockholders and board are unhappy with the mistake, because the bank's stock took the expected hit. Heads are rolling already. That is, the board is fulfilling its responsibilities without more rules from Congress.
Congress has the oversight responsibility for the U.S. government, in much the same way a corporate board has the oversight responsibility for a corporation. Sen. Levin has the responsibility (along with his colleagues) to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and not wasted or stolen.
Medicare, for example, spends more than $500 billion annually. Sen. Tom Coburn, Oklahoma Republican, who, unlike Levin, tries to be fiscally responsible, estimates that about 20 percent, or $100 billion, of Medicare spending is fraudulent.
Other estimates of Medicare fraud, including those of the U.S. government, range between $20 billion and $100 billion. The point is that Levin and many of his colleagues prefer to spend their time bashing private businesses rather than protecting the taxpayer, which is their responsibility.
Whatever the real or imaginary problem is, Levin always has one answer: more regulation. There is never enough as far as he is concerned. How has that worked out? He and many others get all worked up about banks becoming "too big to fail," which is a doubtful proposition to begin with.
Yet they are in denial about the fact that their own actions have caused much of the banking consolidation and subsequent problems.
As can be seen in the accompanying table, before the advent of the Federal Reserve (the primary federal bank regulator) in 1913, the United States had more than 26,000 banks.
The Fed and the federal government began aggressive bank regulation during the Great Depression in the 1930s, and the regulations and economic policies of the time led to a loss of approximately 40 percent of the nation's banks.
Subsequently, Fed and bank regulatory policies were relatively benign until the 1970s, when the Fed went off the rails again and banks were saddled with anti-money-laundering and other regulations which, in part, caused a further drop in the number of banks.
The ever-growing bank regulations of recent years continue to result in a decline in the number of banks, as well as making it more difficult and costly for people to obtain bank accounts.
In fact, people who move frequently because of their jobs or other reasons, or Americans living abroad, increasingly find it impossible to open a bank account where they live, causing great hardship.
Both large banks and small community banks — and even non-U.S. banks — must comply with most of the new regulations. A small community bank that engages in traditional banking by accepting deposits from local residents and then lending the money to local businesses and consumers now must comply with the tens of thousands of pages of new banking regulations just like the largest banks, even though the bank wisely may have just a few dozen employees — an impossible task.
This fixed cost of regulation is far more burdensome to the smaller banks, helps drive banking consolidation and ultimately ends up with banks "that are too big to fail."
Levin and many of his colleagues seem incapable of understanding that much of the banking and financial regulation that they have imposed has been not only counterproductive but downright destructive and is in the process of driving trillions of dollars of foreign investment out of the United States — and the millions of jobs dependent on such investment.
They also seem to be willfully blind when one of their own, such as former Sen. Jon Corzine, runs his financial institution into the ground while apparently misusing more than $1 billion of his customers' assets, which, if true, is criminal in manner. Yet the Obama Justice Department has yet to indict Mr. Corzine.
Rational people understand that bank executives have huge incentives — their jobs, wealth and reputations to begin with — to avoid mistakes that can cause losses, let alone those that endanger the existence of their bank.
They don't need the government to tell them that. Nor do they need the government to tell them to treat their customers and depositors well, because they understand that if they don't, they will have neither.
In contrast, there is good evidence that government waste, fraud and mismanagement exceed the size of the deficit, but where are the calls by Sen. Levin for heads to roll at the top levels of the Obama administration and for corrective action?
Jamie Dimon immediately apologized for making mistakes at JPMorgan Chase and promised corrective action to make sure that it does not happen again. How long will we have to wait for apologies from President Obama and his Cabinet officers and the corrective action to protect taxpayers from the massive fraud and ongoing waste in federal spending?
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Dr Jart products are sold in department stores and beauty boutiques across South Korea and the brand even has an online store for US customers. I purchased Whitening Water Drop at the main Lotte Department store. The duty-free section of the store is actually selling packs of 3, 5 and (I think) 7 tubes of the moisturizer at a discounted price. I really wish I had opted for one of the sets instead of buying just one tube but I'll remember to get more the next time I'm in Korea.
Ah! Perfect timing! I have been looking at that product for a while now, wondering about it's afficacy. I have tried the silver label bb cream, the multi-action toner and multi-action essence lotion which are both very nice. The toner is very refreshing for only two pumps and the lotion is surprisingly hydrating even though it looks and feels like a serum. Please do update on this in a couple of weeks to see how the progress of the moisturizer is on your skin.
Thank you for commenting. I received a sample of the Black Label B.B cream but did not get a chance to test out the silver label cream. It sounds like the Silver products are really great. I'll need to spend more time looking through all of Dr Jart's products the next time I'm in Korea. I'll update the post next month to let you know how the cream is working. Thank you for sharing. =)
After a very long day of traveling I am back at home in Greensboro. It's been a wonderful trip and I'm already looking forward to the next one. Stay tuned...
My name is Rachelle Wilkins, I was a delegate at the T.U.C Conference in Brighton, I will never forget the disbelieve on hearing the terrible news, or the fear when Tony Blair addressed the nation from the Conference.Everything seemed unreal it was as if I was in a Twighlight world.
I was in the 2nd day of a system administration class, preparing to take an exam on the subject in a few days. We had a TV in the lobby, always tuned into Fox news channel. Word got to us about the first plane hitting the Trade Center, and we were all in front of the TV when the 2nd plane hit.
I had and still do have a very tough time dealing with all of this, as I worked in the Trade Center for a few weeks (albeit on the 26th floor of tower 2, an office that everyone made it out of). I also panicked, thinking that my parents may have been on the flight from Newark, but I found out after much effort that they weren't scheduled to fly until the next day.
Losing that day of class made the rest of the class a challenge, but we got through it, with 75% passing the Admin test. Many people called my home, knowing I was stationed there for a while, wanting to know if I was alright. With all the cell traffic in my home area around New York City, people had to work to get me or my wife and be sure I was ok.
I felt fortunate to have been 200 miles away in Boston, and not under the wreckage that claimed far too many people.
My husband and I were dropping our youngest off at the baby sitter. At the time they thought it was a small plane. By the time my oldest daughter and I got to work and turned on the TV in the breakroom, the other tower had been hit. Before I left to drop her off at kindergarten, the Pentagon had been hit. By the time I returned, the first tower had fallen.
Shock, devastation and a gut-wrenching terror. My husband--part-time Army National Guard--was soon put on active duty for security purposes. The terror and disbelief, dealing with a five-year-old who was drawing pictures of the whole thing...more horrifying than any of the rest of it. The continued fear that my husband will leave to assist--even though there's an amount of pride there as well.
THANK YOU!!! to the military and their families, to the emergency personnel and their families, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our freedom and our lives.
Establish a formal, routine coordination and communication among federal, state, and tribal wildlife managers | Recreational Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Plan
While the Cooperative Conservation Task Force is dated, there are many venues for routine coordination and communication. These venues include the Federal Interagency Coordination on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), Landscape Conservation Cooperatives and most recently a task force created with AFWA and the USFWS. While state and federal communication has been a focus, it appears that continued efforts could be made to incorporate tribal wildlife managers.
The The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is an example of routine coordination and communication between wildlife managers.
In an interview with Kevin Kilcullen of the USFWS service, he stated that there is a lot of coordination going on and that the Landscape Conservation Cooperatives are a good venue for coordination. Additionally, refuges 15-year plans are another venue for communication and coordination. Finally, state wildlife actions plans are a state venue that could fold in federal partners.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies agreed to establish a small state-federal working group. The goal of the working group is to increase communication between state and federal agencies and tackle opportunities for "quick wins."
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"You can always overcome your fears because you are bigger than they are. They couldn't get inside you if they were bigger than you are."
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Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5H5N. It is structurally related to benzene, with one methine group (=CH−) replaced by a nitrogen atom. The pyridine ring occurs in many important compounds, including azines and the vitamins niacin and pyridoxine. Pyridine
Pyridine was discovered in 1849 by the Scottish chemist Thomas Anderson as one of the constituents of bone oil. Two years later, Anderson isolated pure pyridine through fractional distillation of the oil. It is a colorless, highly flammable, weakly alkaline, water-soluble liquid with a distinctive, unpleasant fish-like smell. Pyridine
Pyridine is used as a precursor to agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals and is also an important solvent and reagent. Pyridine
R36 or R-36 may refer to: R36 (airship), the first British civil registered airship R-36 (missile), a family of intercontinental ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles designed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War R36 (New York City Subway car)
A safety data sheet (SDS),[1] material safety data sheet (MSDS), or product safety data sheet (PSDS) is an important component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health, and spill-handling procedures. SDS formats can vary from source to source within a country depending on national requirements. SDSs are a widely used system for cataloging information on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures. SDS information may include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. The SDS should be available for reference in the area where the chemicals are being stored or in use. There is also a duty to properly label substances on the basis of physico-chemical, health or environmental risk
European Union laws concerning chemical safety, until its full replacement by the new regulation CLP regulation (2008), starting in 2016. It was made under Article 100 (Art. 94 in a consolidated version)[2] of the Treaty of Rome
European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Nature of special risks attributed to dangerous substances and preparations
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United States Navy in October 1919 before completion. On 23 August 1921, R-38 was destroyed by a structural failure while in flight over the city of Hull
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"NFPA 704: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response" is a standard maintained by the U.S.-based National Fire Protection Association. First "tentatively adopted as a guide" in 1960,[1] and revised several times since then, it defines the colloquial "fire diamond" or "safety square" used by emergency personnel to quickly and easily identify the risks posed by hazardous materials. This helps determine what, if any, special equipment should be used, procedures followed, or precautions taken during the initial stages of an emergency response.Contents1 Codes 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksCodes[edit]The four divisions are typically color-coded with red indicating flammability, blue indicating level of health hazard, yellow for chemical reactivity, and white containing codes for special hazards. Each of health, flammability and reactivity is rated on a scale from 0 (no hazard) to 4 (severe risk)
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The threshold limit value (TLV) of a chemical substance is believed to be a level to which a worker can be exposed day after day for a working lifetime without adverse effects. Strictly speaking, TLV is a reserved term of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). TLVs issued by the ACGIH are the most widely accepted occupational exposure limits both in the United States and most other countries.[1] However, it is sometimes loosely used to refer to other similar concepts used in occupational health and toxicology, such as acceptable daily intake (ADI) and tolerable daily intake (TDI). Concepts such as TLV, ADI, and TDI can be compared to the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) in animal testing, but whereas a NOAEL can be established experimentally during a short period, TLV, ADI, and TDI apply to human beings over a lifetime and thus are harder to test empirically and are usually set at lower levels
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 Kansas City Chiefs 12- The Pittsburgh Steelers are going back to the playoffs after a three-year wait. Ben Roethlisberger passed for 220 yards and one touchdown. Antonio Brown hauled in seven passes for 72 yards and one touchdown. Brown has 1,570 total receiving yards this season.
Bengals 38 Broncos 27– The Cincinnati Bengals put the stamp on their playoffs passport. Andy Dalton passed for only 146 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw an interception for a touchdown. A.J. Green left in the first quarter due to swelling in his right bicep.
Carolina Panthers 17 Cleveland Browns 13– Johnny Manziel’s rookie season came to as swift end as he suffered a pulled hamstring. His performance was dismal he passed for 32 yards. Brian Hoyer came in to relieve Manziel. He threw seven completions for 134 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Hoyer also suffered a shoulder injury.
Manziel said, “I’m not the guy I’ve always been.” “I’m not the Johnny Manziel that came in here a year ago.” “I have to take this a lot more seriously.”
Conner Shaw, the standout from the University of South Carolina will start against the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns also signed Tyler Thigpen who was on the Browns roster during the pre-season
Houston Texans 25 Baltimore Ravens 13– The Ravens offense never flew off the ground. Joe Flacco passed for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Steve Smith caught five passes for 49 yards. Torrey Smith caught two touchdowns. Justin Forsett ran for 19 yards which is an anomaly for him.
INSCMagazine: Get Social! Post Views: 222 With the much-anticipated Entourage movie set to hit theaters June 3, fans of the long-running HBO comedy that followed the exploits of Vincent Chase and his group of childhood buddies from Queens, will finally be able to satisfy their Ari Gold withdrawal. Best known for her role as Sloan […]
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The MOVE Community Outreach project is customizing a vehicle to provide Internet access and portable phone chargers
Often when a natural disaster strikes, many people are left without power. And besides having no lights or heat, they may also be left without Internet access or working cellphones. Survivors can lose touch with the outside world and be unsure when it’s safe to leave their homes. They feel isolated.
That’s what IEEE Senior Member Mary Ellen Randall observed after several hurricanes hit the United States in the past few years. As 2014–2015 director of IEEE Region 3 (Southeastern United States), she asked IEEE members to come up with solutions. They developed the IEEE MOVE Community Outreach Project, a mobile vehicle for charging cellphones and providing access to the Internet as well as information about local services offering help to get people back on their feet.
The project—MOVE stands for Mobile Outreach VEhicle—is sponsored by IEEE-USA with funding from the IEEE Foundation. Its first disaster relief vehicle is expected to be ready to hit the road by April. The truck is being equipped with portable phone chargers, a battery recharging station, and access to the Internet via satellite.
IEEE signed an agreement in December with the American Red Cross for the relief organization to provide guidance on where the vehicle will be most effective—whether to park it near a storm shelter, say, or drive it around hard-hit neighborhoods. When the vehicle is not in use, IEEE volunteers can take it to schools and science fairs to educate students about ways technology can help people during disasters.
Several MOVE volunteers worked for more than two years to design the program and the equipment. Matthews Specialty Vehicles, in Greensboro, N.C., is building the vehicle, which is about the size of a school bus and has a solar-paneled roof to supply electricity to the equipment inside.
The truck will have a satellite system for Internet access, the charging stations, cellphone power banks, and other communications equipment. Moreover, it will be equipped with a 10-kilowatt onboard generator and rechargeable batteries for energy storage. IEEE volunteers will be trained to use the equipment as well as to drive the vehicle and interact with the people who’ll be needing such services.
If the first vehicle proves useful, more will be built and deployed, Randall says. IEEE is providing funds for the initial vehicle, but the goal is to solicit enough money from grants for the program to be able to build more vehicles and become self-sustaining.
“Supporting the communication and information needs of a community after a natural disaster is vital to providing relief,” says Barry Porter, regional chief executive office of the Red Cross, in Raleigh, N.C. “We applaud IEEE’s support and look forward to working together.”
When not in use, MOVE project volunteers can take the vehicle to schools and other venues to explain its use to students. At grade schools, Randall explains, volunteers will educate students about the basics of the technology. They might discuss what causes the lights to go out during a hurricane, for example, and how electricity gets to homes. For high school students, Randall says, the volunteers will cover how the vehicle’s systems are designed and built, and how they work.
“There is no lack of interest from schools,” she says. “Teachers love having something that sparks students’ interests. We want to show students that the technologies we all take for granted every day can change the world, and hopefully get them excited about engineering and technology.
The Integrator Blog. News, Reports and Networking for the Business, Education, Policy and Practice of Integrative Medicine, CAM and Integrated Health Care. - Integrative Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Health and Medicine Round-up #87: January 2015
The former NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has officially changed its name to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The mechanism was the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (2015) passed on December 9, 2014. The relevant amendments to Title IV of the Public Health Service Act include: 1) "striking ‘alternative medicine' in each place it appears and replacing it with ‘integrative health'"; 2) "striking all references to ‘alternative and complementary medical treatment' or ‘complementary and alternative treatment' in each place either appears and inserting ‘complementary and integrative health'"; and 3) "striking references to ‘alternative medical treatment' in each place it appears and inserting ‘integrative health treatment.'" The release underscores that the name change does not in any way change the two-page mandate itself that was meant to capture Congressional intention for the Center's work.
Comment: Wow, the influence of a federal government decree. These 3 sections are powerful - as if the battle over what do we call it that we do is over. As thought "alternative medicine" was thereby swept into the dustbin of history. The change of language had strong leadership and a quality process led by NCCIH director Josephine Briggs, MD and a team on her National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health (to put in place the name change). The direction reflects findings regarding actual consumer use of "alternative medicines." They are often health focused and are typically "integrative" with conventional care rather than wholesale "alternatives."
In its January2015 newsletter, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) congratulated the NIH on the name change from National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Then AIHM challenged the agency on a key point, expressing "concern with the make-up of the National Advisory Council to the Center." AIHM cited Congress mandate to the NIH in 1998 that "at least half of the members of the advisory council ...shall include practitioners licensed in one or more of the major systems with which the Center is concerned." The newsletter piece stated that out of 18 members, only two are from professions "that have historically been considered complementary and alternative medicine - an MD-chiropractic doctor and a single naturopathic physician. That's 11% not 50% plus." AIHM concluded: "We earnestly hope that the new NCCIH will make sure to appropriately and in a robust way include all of the integrative health and medicine professions in the agency's leadership as we engage the research to support implementing integrative health practices in our communities."
Comment: One of the best ways NCCIH director Josie Briggs, MD can make good on a truly "integrative" future for the newly-named Center is with corrective action in the make-up of the Council. Briggs must ensure her advisors do not merely hail from conventional academic health centers but also the disciplines linked to the 360,000 licensed practitioners from whom U.S. citizens receive most of their alternative-complementary-integrative care. Otherwise, NCCIH threatens its own "integrative" claim. Good for the still MD-centric AIHM, which has a mission to create a big tent, to stake out a strong position in-support of the non MD professions. (Alignment of interest note: I am an AIHM board member and was part of the team that developed the statement.)
Comment: This past month, even as NCCAM was excising the consumer movement for "alternative medicine" from its portfolio, a colleague a colleague sent notice of a reputable study from the end of 2013 that has put the estimate of deaths from hospital errors at 440,000 annually. If these numbers from the hospital safety-focused Leapfrog Group are solid, this makes hospital errors the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. This is up from the 98,000 estimate from the purportedly game-changing Institute of Medicine's To Err is Human (1999). This is devastating. Somehow "complementary" and "integrative" don't seem to hold the right urgency for what is needed. We clearly need, from top-to-bottom, systemic, out of the box, major alternatives to what we are doing in the organization of medicine to adequately effect the transformation for which the integrative health and medicine fields stand. Just as "alternative" can box the movement, so can "alternative" focus one to radically think further outside the box that either "integrative" or "complementary" suggest.
The American Herbal Products Association has reported that in December U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and then still Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) recognized Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) as the next Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate for safeguarding access to dietary supplements." Heinrich was elected to the Senate in November 2012. He had previously served in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012 and on the Albuquerque City Council from 2003 to 2007, including one term as city council president in 2006. AHPTA credits its own work and that of AHPA's New Mexico members for making Heinrich "keenly aware of the important role that the supplement community plays in his home state." AHPA invited Senator Heinrich to attend Expo West and introduced him to the herbal and natural products industry. Heinrich was the first to join the Congressional Dietary Supplements Caucus since Senators Hatch and Harkin initially founded the caucus.
Comment: Tough to swap a powerful veteran with a personal natural health story (Harkin) for a greenhorn (Heinrich). Let's see how he matures in this role. Side-note: Drugstore News here reports on the 7th and final briefing to the Dietary Supplement Caucus held on December14, 2014.
In an end of year statement to members, the American Botanical Council (ABC) highlighted recent developments with its Botanical Adulterants Program. ABC notes that product chemist John Cardellina and Canadian herb and regulatory expert Michael Smith, BPharm, ND, are each working with the program. This means the program "will be picking up even more steam in 2015." One initiative is the development of Laboratory Guidance Documents to "provide summaries and evaluations of existing analytical methods for determining authenticity and detection of adulteration of herbs already covered in the Botanical Adulterants Program." They note that ABC's first such document, on skullcap, is about to be released. ABC's partners in the program are the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and the University of Mississippi's National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR).
Comment: Great to see Samueli Institute senior fellow Michael Smith, BPharm, ND on this team. This program is to the herb industry what the Institute of Health Improvement's (IHI) 100,000 lives campaign was to US medical delivery systems. Each focuses on shadow topics that some in each industry would consider just the kind of dirty laundry to keep to themselves and not advertise. The IHI campaign responded to reports of medical errors and this of course to intentional and unintentional "errors" in the make-up of herbal products that can influence both safety and effectiveness. Good for the IHI on the former. Good for ABC executive director Mark Blumenthal and ABC's partners for the latter.
The Northwest's leading pediatric hospital, Seattle Children's Hospital, is boasting the distinction of having one of the few inpatient acupuncture programs in such a specialized hospital anywhere in the country. The article on the hospital‘s website describes its uptake of acupuncture via, first, a stuttering, volunteer-driven outpatient program with very limited hours, then an internal pilot project. Positive experience in the pilot led to the present status: "The pilot was so successful that the Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Department turned it into a fully funded program that offers acupuncture to inpatients eight hours a day, five days a week." The supervising physician is a Children's anesthesiologist since 1981 who more recently gained certification as a medical acupuncturist, Ane Lynn, MD. Two licensed acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners work in the department. Research on acupuncture as a non-pharmacologic approach to pain management is planned.
Comment: The Seattle Children's Hospital, with its blood links to the University of Washington Medical School, is perched between that complex and some of Seattle's most valuable real estate, the Laurelhurst neighborhood along Lake Washington. The hospital has forever been a favored charity of Seattle's wealthy. Which is all a way of saying that, as tipping points go, the Children's move is more of a super-thrust than a passive falling over.
From Google Alerts: Links to Integrative Medicine in Health Systems, Communities and Internationally from November 2014
(Note: for timing reasons, this was not posted with the Integrative Practitioner Online version of the Integrator Round-up in December 2014.) This typically monthly Integrator feature is a quick capture of highlights from Google Alerts and elsewhere. Recently the field's cup seems to be running over with a tremendous level of news and developments. This is in part due to my use of a broader inclusion net for what I am selecting. At the same time, the activity level suggests that those who believe the movement is headed toward a "tipping point" - see note above -- may have something. Here are 15 selections related to hospitals and medical organizations and integrative medicine, 10 from alternative and integrative medicine in community non-system practices and media, and 21 developments from around the world for November 2014.
This typically monthly Integrator feature is a quick capture of highlights from the multitude of stories that flow in daily from various sources relative to "integrative medicine," "complementary and alternative medicine" and "alternative medicine." Once a month I cull through and make some selections. Recently the field's cup seems to be running over. This is in part due to my use of a broader inclusion net for what I am selections. Here are 15 selections related to hospitals and medical organizations and integrative medicine, 13 from alternative and integrative medicine in community non-system practices and media for December 2014. (Note that international news is now separately posted.)
The Natural Medicine Journal, the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, offered a special feature, Perspectives on the Present Primary Care Crisis, with four voices looking at naturopathic and integrative practitioner roles. Cindy Breed, ND, a pioneering practitioner at the 12-clinic Health Point organization, briefly shares the multi-practitioner model there. A co-chair of the nurses Primary Care Expect Panel notes that "integrative physicians and nurse practitioners have a similar mindset in that we both feel the body and mind are connected. Nurse practitioners and integrative physicians could create an effective collaboration because of this shared view."
In addition, a founder of Primary Care Progress speaks to an "all hands on deck" need: "Chiropractors, naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists, dieticians, physical therapists, and other care team members have important roles on that primary care team." The NMJ article also features and links to the primary care project white paper led by UCLA Center for Health Policy's Michael Goldstein, PhD and this writer entitled Meeting the Nation's Primary Care Needs: Current Prospective Roles of Doctors of Chiropractic and Naturopathic Medicine, Practitioners of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Direct-Entry Midwives.
Comment: The NMJ article focuses attention on an important area for the publication's core constituency: naturopathic doctors. Though directly sited as "primary care" in roughly half of the states in which they are licensed, NDs are, like most professions, still working out what role(s) they might wish to play. It was notable that NMJ did not include a segment from one form of participation: those naturopathic physicians who are running recognized patient-centered medical homes (see Round-up segment immediately below).
The Project for Integrative Health and the Triple Aim (PIHTA) at the Center for Optimal Integration: Creating Health has begun publishing existing clinical models using integrative practitioners in primary care medical homes (PCMHs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). The present list includes roughly a dozen exemplars, including Healthpoint, noted above, the MD-led Casey Health Institute, and two ND-led PCMHs. One is in Oregon, led by Martin Milner, ND and the other in Vermont, led by Lorilee Schoenbeck, ND. The PIHTA project actively seeks referrals of other clinics that below on this. The stated goal of the page is to "continuously build-out the most useful base of ... examples from the field to support engagement and implementation decisions." PIHTA is managed by Jennifer Olejownik, PhD, MS and submissions can be made via
Comment: This site, with which I am involved, will be just as good as we can make it. Please send in other known integrative PCMH's or FQHCs.
A Florida-based organization called the First Chiropractic Physicians Association of America that claims 4000 members and 39 state organizations is "fighting to integrate chiropractic physicians into the healthcare system as specialists and primary care providers with full prescriptive rights." The effort is led by Roderic A. Lacy, MD DC who describes his clinical work as "Practicing General Med/Chiropractic." The organization's February 2015 C.E. event, Thunder in Tampa Bay, is promoted as a time to "focus on expanding your education and your rights as a doctor so you can work side by side with MD's and DO's." FCPAA has a relationship with the chiropractic program at the University of Bridgeport for its continuing education.
Comment: Clearly, there is a durable subset of chiropractors who are promoting broader scope, with some pharmacy rights. Whether the FCPAA will meaningfully that these reins is hard to say. A couple of quick queries netted mixed reports on this group's quality and likely effectiveness. The goofy name of the February CE offering is perhaps not the tone to strike if medical quality or "working side by side with MDs and DOs" is a targeted outcome. The asserted numbers of members is significant - more than the International Chiropractic Association and something like a third of that of the American Chiropractic Association. Yet on looking on finds that the threshold for membership requires the same commitment to the organization as signing up for a Costco newsletter: according to the letter, members need not pay dues.
Meantime, Lacy appears to be quite a character. He has an offshore connection through which he offers interested chiropractors FCPA's Dominican Republic Hospital Adventure. The fact that it is copyrighted as "Rod's Dominican Republic Hospital Adventure" suggests that more definition of where Lacy and the FCPAA each begin and end merit clarification. His MD as well as that of one of his close colleagues, is from a D.R. institution. If those chiropractors who are taking on a less expansive majority wish to be effective in broadening practice rights, they likely need an organization. The FCPAA does not look like the right vehicle.
In a top 5 list of legal trends for 2015 published by FON Consulting, attorney and former Harvard Medical School professor Michael Cohen notes this as #2: "Integrative medicine physicians should decide whether to embrace, or disclaim, primary care." Cohen explains: "A key strategy our law firm has been using with physicians who incorporate complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine therapeutic approaches is to style the physician as a consultant or specialist, who disclaims primary care." He gives an example: "The physician may not treat the patient's diabetes, but may review with the patient lifestyle choices that lead to or exacerbate diabetes."
Cohen then concludes: "Some integrative medicine physicians prefer the primary care doctor role. However, this means that they take responsibility for providing standard of care for primary care. If the physician is, for example, only providing consultative homeopathic care so as to improve overall health rather than treat symptoms and effectuate cure, then the physician may wish to disclaim primary care."
Comment: This is indeed a tough question. Ultimately, primary care would be the most philosophically integrative of any care, reaching deeply into the social determinants, self-care and patient empowerment and building from there through a therapeutic order. At the same time, however, the practitioner must practice self-care in order to impart it well. Good questions are raised about whether self-care is not utterly discordant with the current demands of primary care practice. There's the rub, and an awfully chafing rub it is. Note the segment on the rest of Cohen's Top 5, below.
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) led by David Wickes, DC has firmed up an inter-institutional relationships with three divisions at the University of Toronto: including medicine, pharmacy and kinesiology. Notes the release: "The memorandum, a first between the two institutions, will provide opportunities to foster cooperative relationships in areas of research and education. This cooperation could be realized in such areas as joint applications for funding; joint educational courses; graduate and undergraduate student mobility; exchange of faculty and participation in, and co-hosting of lectures, meetings, seminars, symposia and conferences." The individual credited for building the relationship is Silvano Mior, DC, FCCS(C), PhD, a CMCC research scientist and senior advisor to Wickes. Among those who represented U Toronto for the ceremonial signing is whole systems researcher Heather Boon, PharmD, dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
Comment: When the National Education Dialogue to Advance Integrated Health Care filed its Progress Report in 2006, the number one recommendation was listed as follows: "Facilitate development of inter-institutional relationships and geographically based groupings of conventional and CAM institutions and disciplines in diverse regions. Promote student and faculty exchanges, create new clinical opportunities, facilitate integrated post-graduate and residency programs, and provide opportunities for students to audit classes and share library privileges." Looks like we have an exemplar! Note that rumor has it that a similar relationship for U Toronto is being engaged with Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. More as I learn more.
The American College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM) has announced a new, 13 module Integrative Medicine Fellowship. The two sessions that make up Module #1 will be offered in January and March of 2014. The ICIM claims "a unique approach to the world of medicine, healing, and wellness" in which "the fundamental focus is on the individual client/patient." In the training program, "each level is designed to increase your opportunity to engage a client/patient in their own healing and to Enhance Your Practice Success by gaining more effective Tools." The first session features topics such as photon therapy, parasites, detoxification, "Water Chemistry Modification for Health Practitioner," and the role of intention. A January 10, 2014 webinar led by W. Lee Cowden, MD, MD (H) and ICIM CEO Bill Gonseaux introduced the new offerings.
Comment: It is notable that the ICIM does not anywhere mention whether those who complete the fellowship will be prepared for and accepted to take the test for the new Board Certification in Integrative Medicine from the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM)e. One might anticipate new fellowship programs opening, as options to that offered through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, to meet the new ABOIM standard.
The AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine led by William Morris, PhD, LAc, president, has announced a 10 year re-affirmation of regional accreditation from the Southern acupuncture and Oriental medicine college to gain regional accreditation when it did so in 2009. The proprietary AOMA offers both a master's degree and a doctoral degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. According to the release, as part of the reaffirmation process, AOMA "developed a carefully designed and focused clinical experience that is expected to "more closely align with real-world experience, providing students with a staged clinical experience at the very busy AOMA clinics."
Comment: This is a shout-out to successful trail-blazing into a new level of public trust - regional accreditation - on which Morris and his AOMA team have clearly, with this 10 year reaffirmation, come through. Congratulations!
On December 9, 2014, the board of directors of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) passed a position on the controversial practice of "dry needling" that concludes: "The AAMA recognizes dry needling as an invasive procedure using acupuncture needles that has associated medical risks. Therefore, the AAMA maintains that this procedure should be performed only by practitioners with extensive training and familiarity with routine use of needles in their practice and who are duly licensed to perform these procedures, such as licensed medical physicians or licensed acupuncturist." The lead authors are Marshall H. Sager, DO, FAAMA and Rey Ximenes, MD, FAAMA.
Comment: This position statement is something of a circling of the guild wagons of those trained in some level of acupuncture against the encroaching physical therapists and chiropractors who are going after dry-needlining.
Good news for Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US). The Integrator has learned that the Samueli Foundation has made a 2015-2016 commitment of $150,000 to the organization. As a part of the grant, IM4US.will bring its growing and influential annual conference to the Samueli home base of Orange County in 2016. The funds will allow IM4US to also support the 2015 Boston conference and purchase professional and administrative services. A Samueli source states: "For IM to be successful it must be mainstreamed and available to the underserved. If we can build this organization's capacity, we can make it happen."
Comment: What a terrifically-acronymed organization. The 5 digits evoke the activism of the organization and its purpose while not so subtly playing patriotic chords. The fit is good, if surprising. One priority of the philanthropy of Henry and Susan Samueli is investment in its local community, Orange County, one of the nation's wealthiest jurisdictions. Even as the IM4US name evokes strange bedfellows, we will all need to become accustomed to "underserved" and "Orange County" co-habiting our brain space. This is a huge, transformative investment for IM4US.
Supplement maker Standard Process has engaged a new strategy to drive donations to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP). According to this F4CP newsletter, the firm has committed to match each $25 per month donation made by its customers, up until $100,000. The strategy was engaged "in hopes of encouraging more of its customers to support the F4CP's positive press campaign." Since 2006, SP has contributed at a minimum of $100,000 per year.
Comment: F4CP continues to be the model for any profession to funnel support for its cause. Link clarity of purpose to commitments of top industry players then reach out through state and national organizations, colleges and individual members. It's been quite an effective strategy. The F4CP focus, like Standard Process' effort, is on securing monthly, sustaining donors. It's an impressive list.
The American Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) has announced a public comment process on its proposed AOM competency model that AAAOM asserts "will be used to provide guidance on how AOM education is structured and delivered." The development followed findings from the AAAOM's profession-wide survey published May 2012. The AAAOM then hired a third-party expert "to help evaluate existing AOM competencies and academic structures and build a draft, unified competency model for the field." The paper is the resulting "unified competency model draft to the community for discussion." The AAAOM seeks input from the interested community via an online submission with comments due January16, 2015. The document separately addressed competencies for a Master's level training and for the emerging First Professional Doctorate. A focus is on competencies related to biomedicine, Western sciences and integrative practices. The principal authors of the 65-page document- including 20 pages of appendices - are former AAAOM president Michael Jabbour, MS, LAc and Valerie Ruhe, PhD.
Comment: The AAAOM's current struggling and marginalized role in the field, and particularly the challenges Jabbour has had in playing well with others (see AAAOM - Making Promises it Can't Keep ), raise questions. Will an AAAOM document led by Jabbour, who is not himself principally an educator, be unifying or accepted as a guide? The document definitely has its merits. For instance, the appendices not only a chart showing the matrix of existing and new competencies but also some sets of comparator competencies from other fields.
In late November to mark the European Union's "Antibiotics Awareness Day" for 2014, EUROCAM published a draft position paper entitled: "The role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in reducing the problem of antimicrobial resistance". This policy document calls out "the potential of CAM in reducing the problem of AMR [antimicrobial resistance] to be given serious consideration and for further research to be carried out in this area to determine in which conditions, both in human and veterinary healthcare, specific CAM modalities are particularly effective."
The 33-page paper by this umbrella group introduces policy makers to the historic dialogue about the role of the host in development of infections of all kinds. The first segment then speaks to how integrative strategies can build resilience in people so they will have less need for antibiotics of any kind. It then touches such topics as the positive interactions between herbs and antibiotic, use of homeopathic medicines. They cite evidence that the incidence of AMR is lower in an anthroposophical hospital using more integrative therapies than it is in regular settings. The authors also note the importance of integrative practices in veterinary medicine to diminish over use of antibiotics in farming.
Comment: This is a terrific example of the kind of white papers the integrative health and medicine communities need on a whole array of topics. The EUROCAM strategy of linking the publication to a mainstream event -- in this case the annual Antibiotics Awareness Day -- is also noteworthy. The authors are correct that the severity of the problem means than no stone should be unturned in exploring options. They clearly urge even those with a prejudice against natural remedies to explore into the worlds of herbs and homeopathic medicines. To the extent we fail to make what is after all a relatively limited research investment, policy-makers risk a categorization parallel to the Cold War's term of rebuke: "Better dead than red." Too many decision-makers would seem to thinks that they are better dead than CAM. Here's hoping the paper opens eyes, and doors.
This new monthly Integrator feature is now developed in partnership with the soon-to-emerge web presence of the peer-reviewed and indexed Global Advances in Health and Medicine. (More next issue.) It represents a quick capture of highlights from a multitude of sources relative to dynamic developments globally in alternative and integrative heath. Forces behind the robust activity as the World Health Organization's recent Traditional Medicine Strategy, economics, expanding globalization and the uptake of integrative medicine and health models. Here are 21 selections from India, Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Malaysia, England, Australia, Russia and elsewhere for December 2014.
The proposal to the United Nations' General Assembly reportedly came from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2014. He urged the United Nations' to promote yoga's value in helping people "discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature." Three months later, on December 11, 2014, with 175 co-sponsors, the 193 member United Nations General Assembly declared June 21, the solstice, as International Day of Yoga. The U.N. secretary general Ban Ki-moon said the celebration would bring attention to yoga's holistic benefits: "Yoga can contribute to resilience against non-communicable diseases. Yoga can bring communities together in an inclusive manner that generates respect." He added: "Yoga is a sport that can contribute to development and peace. Yoga can even help people in emergency situations to find relief from stress." This is the first time "any such initiative has been proposed and implemented" in less than 90 days. The U.N has declared 118 other such commemorative days.
Comment: The quotes wonderfully capture the many faces of yoga - from sport to stress relief to medical intervention to a multi-leveled "sense of oneness." The phenomenally rapid uptake of yoga internationally over the past two decades is evidence that the practices together constitute a chord that hits on all those notes. Fascinating to see this international consensus emerging for advancing health through yoga. Notably, the number of co-sponsors is also a record for any resolution of this sort. (This segment originally written for Global Advances in Health and Medicine.)
Big news in the research arena: two major research organizations are exploring a merger. One is the Canadian IN-CAM (Interdisciplinary Network for CAM Research) and the other the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR). The organizations have had over-lapping founders and leaders. For instance, Heather Boon, PharmD, co-founded the former and chairs the latter while the recently retired Dr. Rogers' Prize-winner Marja Verhoef, PhD, co-founded each. Each is multidisciplinary, with a focus on outcomes and whole systems.
Comment: There is a good fit between these two, especially with the characteristically less pharmaceutical and reductive foci and more proactive interest in on real world outcomes. A merger can certainly offer economies for each via limiting continuous and separate struggles for operating resources via membership and philanthropic partnerships.
Attorney and regulatory expert in the business of integrative medicine Michael Cohen has produced a thoughtful and informative Top 5 for 2015. These were published here via Glenn Sabin's FON Consulting (formerly FON Therapeutics). Cohen's trends are: 1) No defined legal category (for integrative medicine); 2. Integrative medicine physicians should decide whether to embrace, or disclaim, primary care; 3. Kickback and fee-splitting issues represent a danger zone for integrative practice; 4. The MSO model is here to stay; and 5. Telemedicine, mobile health, and wearable health are emerging trends that will merge with integrative healthcare. Cohen is a former Harvard Medical School professor who authored multiple, influential books in the early days of the integrative care movement. .
Comment: Cohen's comments supporting each of these points merit reading for any clinician, and most especially integrative medical doctors. For instance: "Integrative medicine remains outside the bounds of a professional category defined by law-unlike, say, ‘physical therapy' or ‘psychology.' This means that the rest of healthcare law has to be borrowed, modified, or adapted to fit integrative health." Fascinating perspectives from a true veteran.
The Huffington Post has published 9th annual "Coming of the Light: Top 10 in Policy and Action in Integrative Health and Medicine in 2014" from the Integrator Blog. Among initiatives and actions high-lighted are the new Joint Commission pain standards, transition in the U.S. Senate, the Cleveland Clinic's functional medicine and Chinese herbs programs, Veteran's integrative initiatives, massage collaborations, emergence of AIHM, the Society for Integrative Oncology, a new cost-related web initiative, a coalition promoting exploration of the biofield. This review has drawn nearly 850 "likes" since its posting near the Solstice.
Gail Christopher, DN is being honored this year with the Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy. This is the highest award given via the philanthropic organization Grantmakers in Heath. Christopher, who is a licensed naprapath and past member of the Samueli Institute board of directors, is presently a senior advisor at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. She is celebrated as "a pioneer and visionary" who has "spearheaded programs that take a broad view of health and well-being and the multiple factors that shape them." The release notes that Christopher earned a doctor of naprapathy from the Chicago National College of Naprapathy and "completed advanced study in holistic health and clinical nutrition at the Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities at Union Graduate School of Cincinnati, Ohio."
Comment: As a Samueli Institute board member, Christopher was instrumental in moving that organization toward community engagement and health creation. Via a Samueli Institute, I had a chance to meet Christopher and swap stories about what it is to be attached to a small field that may be considered fringe. To her credit, Christopher proudly and opening embraces her connection with naprapathy. (To the uninitiated, this field is physical medicine focused and was founded roughly 100 years ago at about the same time as osteopathy, naturopathy and chiropractic were founded. Practitioners can be licensed in Illinois.) Christopher, who came by her interest in natural medicine via an eye condition, is a powerhouse. as she showed Attendees at her October 2014 keynote at the first conference of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine affirmed that with a standing ovation.
The Boston-based pioneer in acupuncture for the HIV-AIDs community, Elizabeth Sommers, LAc, PhD, MPH, has produced a useful text entitled Acupuncture as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS. Sommers' background includes not only two decades of practice in this community but education and practice as a researcher. She is co-chair of the American Public Health Association's section on Integrative, Complementary and Integrative Health Practices.
I need to share a story, totally stolen from my Pastor’s sermon yesterday, which I’m sure he stole from someone else’s sermon which they stole, and so on and so forth; just a vicious cycle of thievery but a great illustration none the less… There was a wealthy, farmer in Texas who owned a large […]
Why talk about "Mama Guilt," you ask? Because I think its good to share our Mama Guilt so we know we are not alone. We all struggle in this wonderful, chaotic, ever challenging thing called motherhood!
Tail Gunner Joe is back out again, so that’s #13. And I added #28, which is a flash fiction piece I wrote a while back titled It’s a Job, which is now edited, re-written, formatted and out for submission for the first time.
Taking the suggestions of 4 beta readers I re-wrote and edited LifeEnders again, and now I’ve got a problem. It’s the best short story I’ve ever written.
The problem? What now? This story is great…I mean, it really turned out well. I can’t believe that I wrote it. How do I top it?
If anybody is following my writer’s checklist that I posted last week, I can now check off item #10, the book proposal for my World War Two book.
I finished it today when a friend on facebook gave me the winning formula to put the page numbers where I wanted them using Word 2007. All of the procedures on google were wrong, including those by Microsoft themselves.
So the book proposal is off to Helion Books, a publisher who has supported my research over the years with encouragement. I don’t honestly think it’s the sort of book they would like, but I owed it to start with them.
If you look at the list I posted the other day, I checked off item #12, rewriting LifeEnders, Inc. Done, and I’m very happy with how it turned out. Now I’m waiting on beta readers to volunteer and give me some feedback.
And just so certain people don’t get mad, I made good progress on The Last Brigade, Book 3, so far untitled.
Book #1 in Sharp Steel and High Adventure is out, and I couldn’t be prouder! It turned out better than even I hoped it would!
The shouts of battle faded as the men who made them cried and died. Echoes of steel on steel disappeared into the murky depths of the deep valley, below steep slopes, and the carnage of war lay scattered across snow-clad fields. The copper scent of blood tainted the wind. Here and there frozen hands reached skyward, as if in supplication to their gods.
People ask me what a typical day looks like and the real answer is, the hell if I know. My day’s are so atypical that no two look alike. I wish they did.
So instead I thought I’d make a list of all the things on my schedule that I’d like to accomplish before the end of the year. I’m doing this as much for me, as to answer the question of my usual day’s activities. What am I supposed to do before January 1? This doesn’t include my daily responsibilities of keeping the house clean, the yard cut, playing with the puppies and making the meals.
Finish the cover for A Night at the Quay if Shannon O. can’t. This is a very short term thing, but still. If circumstances allow her to finish, prepare to be wowed.
Find new talent to mentor in business. Some of you might not know it, but I’m a business consultant and mentor on top of everything else. I have recently found an impressive young man to mentor and it rekindled the fire to do it again. If you know of anyone who might like to become a successful business owner, send them my way. But be warned: they’ve got to be serious, I don’t have time to waste trying to motivate those who aren’t ready to do what is necessary to succeed.
Record audiobook of me reading The Last Attack. Use the result of this to determine whether I can do justice to the Brigade or Sharp Steel books.
Next week will see the launch of my first fantasy book and first in my new series, Sharp Steel and High Adventure. The first entry is titled Two Moons Waning, and is a rousing tale inspired by Robert E. Howard and Fritz Leiber, but with my own twisted twists. If you don’t have at least as much fun reading it as I had writing it, then I’ll be shocked!
Shortly thereafter we’ll launch the second book in the series, titled The Queen of Death and Darkness. This was the title of my very first novel, written in the mid 1980’s on a succession of typewriters. (Yes…typewriters.) Parts of this story are lifted wholesale from that unpublished work because I was so impressed with them I couldn’t believe that I wrote them! But the rest is all brand new and contains some of my best work. I’m inordinately proud of it, and don’t care that I just used an adverb.
So now, without further ado, let me reveal the cover for this second entry. I have to tell you that I’m stoked at how it turned out.
The first novella in my featured series Sharp Steel & High Adventure comes out soon, and the cover is finished! Very proud of how it turned out!
On this weeks episode, The Gentlemen have a public service announcement for all of our listeners, they take about Vladamir Putin being the "Gentlemen of the Week", and they come up with an amazing new product that will sweep the nation. All of this plus much more.
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In our Textiles Training workshop you will learn to use the Cricut, Mirrix weaving loom, and our Juki and Janome sewing machines to create any design you can imagine. With our Cricut you can create custom cards, vinyl stickers of your own design, and fabric to create a pattern. You can create tapestries, scarves, handbags, cosplay attire, and much more on the weaving loom and sewing machines.
While a diagnosis of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is most often received as bad news, psychiatrist Dale Archer argues that this condition may be an asset and that medication should not be the primary solution. Many people -- including Dr. Archer himself -- do not need medication. Those who are curious, have high energy levels, and may be easily bored can learn to take advantage of those traits both in school and in the workplace. In The ADHD Advantage, Archer encourages those diagnosed with ADHD and their families, teachers, and doctors to approach the condition with creative thinking.
After learning that she had breast cancer, author Andrea Hutton delved deeply into information on treatment, how to tolerate surgery and chemotherapy, and friends' experiences. Despite all this preparation, many aspects of her treatment surprised her. She responded first by writing the blog at baldisbetterwithearrings.com, then by publishing this book. Addressing everything from choosing a surgeon to drug reactions to wig selection, Hutton brings compassion, humor, direct experience, and detailed research to the subject. For additional breast cancer guides with a personal touch, try Madhulika Sikka's A Breast Cancer Alphabet or Teresa Rhyne's The Dog Lived (and So Will I).
Journalist, writer, and television producer Janice Kaplan participated in a study on gratitude sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation and learned that fewer than 50 percent of those surveyed regularly expressed gratitude. Motivated to investigate further, she vowed one New Year's Eve to practice being grateful. In The Gratitude Diaries, Kaplan explains how her focus on thankfulness improved not only her outlook but that of people around her. Drawing on her journal entries, interviews with experts, scientific research, and discussions with individuals from cancer survivors to celebrities, she offers an account of her practice of thankfulness that is sure to inspire others to do likewise.
In The Gift of Failure, teacher, journalist, and mother Jessica Lahey offers accessible, practical advice on the topic of overparenting -- as opposed to guidance that allows failure while building capability and confidence. She first reviews the history of parenting in America, rejecting outmoded concepts while identifying useful approaches. Confessing that she sometimes has difficulty striking a balance between overprotection and letting events take their course, she shows how failure can teach children about independence and problem-solving. For another recent book that cautions against overparenting, try Julie Lythcott-Haims' How to Raise an Adult.
Arguing that it's possible to make achievement habitual by following specific steps, the head of Stanford's design institute (or d.school) demonstrates how to use design planning to meet all kinds of goals in life. In The Achievement Habit, Roth lays out a step-by-step process of determining needs, identifying problems and solutions, creating prototypes and testing them, and incorporating feedback. Explaining how to navigate around barriers such as negative attitudes and apparent roadblocks, he adds real-life examples as well as engaging anecdotes. Booklist notes the book's clarity and pragmatic insights, saying it "might change one’s life outlook for the better."
In this "brutally honest" (Booklist) memoir, former literary agent and crack addict Bill Clegg (author of the recent novel Did You Ever Have a Family) chronicles his struggle to stay clean for 90 consecutive days. Starting with a tense description of his return to New York City from a rehab facility, Clegg summarizes the huge losses he suffered as a result of his crack addiction and details the obstacles to sobriety that surround him and confront him at every turn. Ninety Days vividly illuminates what it means to be addicted and why it's so hard to stay in recovery. For details about Clegg's life before rehab, read Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man.
For this in-depth report on substance abuse treatment in the U.S. (where there are more than 13,000 rehab options), author Anne Fletcher visited 15 treatment programs (both residential and outpatient) and interviewed patients, staff, and administrators. The result provides an insightful -- and sometimes critical -- look at America's drug and alcohol treatment industry. Additionally, Inside Rehab guides potential patients (and their family members) through the process of selecting an appropriate facility. Using her research into expert studies and interviews with patients and families, Fletcher has created a book that is both helpful and "eye-opening" (The New York Times).
Curious about the reported rise in alcohol consumption among American women, which she had noticed while reporting on women's issues, journalist Gabrielle Glaser started looking more closely at the statistics. From binge drinking among college women to "mommy-juice" to happy hour, Her Best-Kept Secret documents not only changes in cultural attitudes towards women drinking alcohol but also the tremendous increase in middle-aged women seeking addiction treatment. Glaser also questions whether traditional recovery programs are effective for women. Balancing "humor, thoughtfulness and skillful research" (Parents.com), this is an insightful book for anyone concerned with alcohol addiction in women.
In The Compass of Pleasure, neuroscience professor David J. Linden offers an engaging, accessible, and scientifically detailed explanation of the biological process that leads to addiction in some people. Describing how a particular region within the brain responds to activities and substances that give pleasure, he distinguishes between the positive results of enjoyment (tasty food promotes survival) and the negatives (addiction interferes with normal living). His analysis also shows why beating addiction isn't just a matter of will power. Publishers Weekly praises Linden's "successful coupling of wit with insight" in this informative and thought-provoking book.
In his memoir Beautiful Boy, journalist David Sheff chronicled his desperate attempts to get treatment for his addicted son. In Clean, he follows up with an incisive discussion of American society's failure to deal with the disease of addiction. Drawing on his own learnings from his son's experiences and on additional research, Sheff depicts the course of an addiction, explains how treatment works (or doesn't), and convincingly argues that both societal attitudes and medical approaches need a radical overhaul. He also offers specific science-based alternatives to the current standards, replacing punishment with healing.
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It was inevitable, of course; we couldn’t possibly go too long without another round of adds to our playlist! Herewith, then, are some of the latest new songs and artists now playing in rotation on Pure Pop Radio.
Smith and Hayes | People All Over the World Clay Smith and William Hayes’ third album continues along the sweet, melodic path set by Changed by a Song and Volume II. The duo’s latest musical missive is another mid-to-late period, Beatles-inspired trip down melody lane. We’re playing nine songs from People All Over the World, each one echoing the sound and spirit of John, Paul, George and Ringo and Smith and Hayes: “Slow Down,” “Know It All,” “Didn’t Want to Fall,” “Celebrate My Broken Heart,” “No War Man,” “Don’t Let Your Heart Break,” “Holding On to Love,” “Man in the Moon,” and “Something About Her.” Save a spot in your 2015 best-of list: This one’s a keeper.
Joe Sullivan | “Cheerleader” Fancy a clever, sweet, power poppy love song? Look no further than this newly-minted charmer from the man behind the glorious Schlock Star, one of our Favorite Albums of 2014. Joe marries a creative approach to lyrics with the ability to almost effortlessly craft a hooky melody and intricate harmonies that sing. Folks, make no mistake: It’s Sullivanmania all over again.
Baby Scream | fan, fan, fan and The Worst of… Juan Pablo Mazzola is so full of music that his latest release is a two-for-one, two-album package bursting with melody and harmony-drenched, classic pop songs. To our ears, Juan sounds a bit like Marc Bolan fronting Badfinger, whether he’s playing an original song or a treasured cover; his version of the Scooby Doo theme song is aces. We’re also playing, in rotation, “A Human Being on Mars,” “Everybody Sucks,” “Captain Hook,” “The Girl Next Door,” “Unicorns,” “In a Picture,” “20th Century Baby,” “Cruella De Vil,” and “The Concept.” Rock and pop on with Juan!
Willie Wisely | Parador On the occasion of this album’s 10th anniversary, Pure Pop Radio favorite Willie Wisely has released an expanded collection featuring the original song lineup and 12 additional tracks: two unreleased and 10 alternates. The result is a stereoscopic look at a great record in all of its forms. We’ve added nine tracks, including “Too Quick to Love,” “Stayin’ Home Again,” “Altitudes,” “Through Any Window,” “Freestyle,” “Too Quick to Love (Alternate Take),” “Erase Me (Alternate Take),” “Through Any Window (Live),” and an alternate take of the title track. Willie is one of melodic pop music’s biggest talents, and here is the proof.
The Galileo 7 | Are We Having Fun Yet? and Two New Tracks | Armed with a rock and roll attitude and keen pop smarts, the Galileo 7 deliver an enticing vibe that harkens back to the early sound of the Who. Witness songs such as the rocking and popping “Are We Having Fun Yet” and the garage stomper “Mine! Mine! Mine!” With melody and harmony always in hand, the band can take it slow as well as fast, as with the tuneful mid-tempo, cleverly-named ballad “Some Big Boys Did It (and then Ran Away).” In addition to the aforementioned songs, we’re playing three more present and future classics from 2010’s Are We Having Fun Yet?: “The Sandman Turns Away,” “Run Baby Run,” and the pumping “Can’t Resist.” We’re also playing, in rotation, the band’s new single which pairs the Who-like charger “One Lie at a Time” and the rocking “The God of Gaps.” The Galileo 7 has released two albums since Are We Having Fun Yet?; tracks from them are coming soon to our playlist.
The New Trocaderos | Frenzy in the Hips We’ve been playing four of the six songs on this newly-released EP for awhile. Our thirst for this pop ‘n’ roll super group remains at a fever pitch. Kurt Baker, and Brad Marino and Geoff Palmer from the Connection, create a musical fireball that produces fast and furious, punchy and take-no-prisoners tunes, two of which have been knighted as Coolest Songs in the World by Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Nice! So, exactly which power popping, rock and rolling songs are we spinning in rotation? How about “Money Talks,” “Real Gone Kitty,” “Dream Girl,” “The Kids,” and a hard-hitting power popper, exclusive to this EP, “Luckiest Man in the World.” Breathless fun!
The Explorers Club | All Aboard This five-song EP, recorded live on July 4, 2014 aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina, shows one of pop music’s best bands in top form, with a punchy horn section in tow. Lovely versions of “Anticipatin’,” “Go for You,” and “Run Run Run,” all from 2012’s Grand Hotel; and delicious, note-perfect versions of the Beach Boys’ “Don’t Worry Baby” and the Zombies’ “Tell Her No” round out the track list. Now recording a new album, this band proves what so many fans already know: the Explorers Club can do no wrong.
Caddy | “Wherever You Go” Here is the second new song in less than a month from Caddy’s much anticipated, forthcoming album, The Better End. Caddy, aka Oslo, Norway’s Tomas Dahl, delivers an upbeat pop number with a mega-catchy chorus and a nifty saxophone break. It’s got all of the melodic pop food groups, kids! Sounds so good!
The Earthmen | College Heart Direct from Australia, this 1990s band gets its due with a lovingly-curated collection of classic cuts and four previously-unreleased, newly-recorded tracks. On the release docket for April 1, we’re spinning five terrific numbers from this album, including the beautiful, building ballad “The Reprise” and the catchy, upbeat “Whoever’s Been Using this Bed.” Also playing: “First Single,” “Personal History,” and “Blue Sky.” A great release from Popboomerang Records.
R. Stevie Moore and Jason Falkner | Make It Be The perhaps unlikely pairing of indie legend R. Stevie Moore and popster Jason Falkner delivers a quirky collection of songs, from which we’ve chosen two to feature on Pure Pop Radio: the Godley and Creme-era 10cc-esque “Sincero Amore” and “Play Myself Some Music.”
Colman | Play to Lose Produced by the legendary Mitch Easter and mastered by the equally legendary Greg Calbi, this collection mixes pop and elements of Americana to deliver a pleasing set full of melody and a whole lot of warmth. Three songs are spinning in rotation on our air: the single-worthy “Straight Face,” “Swing Low,” and the alluring “Three Chords.”
Mothboxer | “Hope the Light is On” A tasty bonus track appended to the just-released collection of three Mothboxer EPs, “Hope the Light is On” is a re-recorded version of a song originally recorded by Kid Galahad in 2004 (Mothboxer main man Dave Ody was a member). It’s the usual Ody opus: a top-notch melody and gorgeous vocal harmonies married to a catchy melody. It’s true, you know: Dave Ody can do no wrong, and here’s the proof.
That’s the skinny for today. More new adds to our playlist coming next week. Thank you for listening to Pure Pop Radio!
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From what I can find, it’s a personal choice. Do you prefer neutrality, or V shaped? not quite cold, not quite warm, or do you want warmth? That’s it. 6xx has more warmth and bass/treble to it. 58x has more flat, midrange ish sound signatures. Personality, id say go 58x pocket the difference, and if you don’t like it, EQ it. It’ll take a tune better than an already tuned headphone.
The HD6XX is basically the HD650 and is pretty much liked by most who try them. It will most probably need an amplifier though, unless you listen at really low volume.
The HD58X is a HD660S with a 2mm smaller driver that is supposedly new (is it from a HD569?) and practically untested. It's able to be used with portable devices easier (less sensitivity at 150 ohms), but to be honest you shouldn't be wearing open cans during your commute/out in public anyway because noise leaking in and out would ruin the experience for you and others.
So, both are for home listening. Tried and tested for a bit more or new, easier to drive headphone gamble? Up to you.
I am in the HD58X drop currently but I'm going to switch to the HD6XX and pay more for a known driver and headphone. Sennheiser and Massdrop both get my money anyway so no hassles there.
In terms of popularity, this drop sells like 1-2 headphones an hour sitting at 600+ sold whilst the HD6XX sells like 7-8 per hour and it's sitting on 6000+ sold so yeah.
I don't mind a v-shape sound signature but I don't like a bass-y undertone. I don't want a muffled sound. I also have closed back Sony MDR-10rbt headphones (as well as my 598's) and they definitely sound darker and more bass-y which I'm not really a fan of. I have them cause they're bluetooth headphones. I don't listen to much bass heavy music. I'm more into classic rock, jazz, blues, movies scores, classical type stuff. So maybe a neutral headphone is better?
Well the HD6XX has been on here before whereas the 58X has not to my knowledge hence why more people would be in the 6XX drop.
Then you’ve got your answer. Of the two, 58x is going to have more top end than the 6xx. It has bass, enough that it’s a THING but not the ONLY thing from what I’m seeing from reviewers and graphs (but you can’t put too much faith in the graphs). This was THE definitive reference can of its time. And it’s brought back with a bit more to it with the 150 ohm “platform”. all I can say is, it’s close to hd600 and I remember how much Zeos adored those, so if you’re after less bass, and neutrality with maybe a little sparkle up top, these have you covered.
Personally when payday comes, I’m getting in on this faster than the back can recognize I got paid. But that’s just me. Just because it’s cheap enough, that I’ll find a use case for it or just use it when I’m not feeling up to planars.
Would you say the 58X has at least the same level of bass as the 598s? I power my headphones with a Micca Origen+ DAC/Amp off my Macbook Pro. I only have the volume knob at ~1/4 way up and it's plenty for me. Yeah I've seen Zeos video on the hd600. He got his custom coloured. His videos are entertaining. lol
I’d say it’s impossible to have less bass than 598s unless you’re looking at audio technica‘s air lineup. Those guys have negative bass I swear. It’s unlikely that it’ll have less bass, I’d say at least equivalent maybe a bit more? Hard to say without actually owning or listening to a pair. Like I said, I’ve just been going off hear say, and various charts.
Spech wise, it’s a 600 with Some tweaks. But it has bass, Ive heard it mentioned, and can see it in the graphs sub bass, maybe not so much, but definitely mid-bass. Which is already more than 598s.
Hmm okay. I'm just thinking that $150 is a bit more in my price range right now being that it's Christmas and all. I really like my 598s though initially they didn't seem too comfortable when wearing them. Perhaps over time I've just broken them in. I do get a bit itchy in the front of my ears though from the pads but that may be from having a beard. If the 58X sound better overall then the 598s then that's good enough for me.
Then take the plunge if you’re itching for new cans. Btw there’s a drop going on from dekoni for pads that fit the 58x if leather, Or pleather is more your style to help the velour itch with beards.
yeah I noticed the Dekoni post underneath this thread. It shows three sets of ear pads but you can only pick one kind. I'd love to get either the 58X or 6XX. I guess I'm just to figure out what is the better overall option.
I joined the HiFiMAN HE4XX drop but and still interested in these. Is that a foolish thing in your opinion? Are they too similar despite one being planar and one not? I’m trying to understand if the 58X might be justified. I really like the idea of them being easier to drive from my phone/MacBook. I’d love your thoughts.
Hell no man. I did the same thing. Planars are great. I plan on using them for gaming and maybe portable if I dont like the sound of the 58Xs for those purposes (unforgiving on certain sources and all that jazz) and at 169.99 plus earlier ship date? Fucking steal. But if you don't like how they sound, pawn them off to a friend and go for m1070s I think? The giant monoprice monsters. Those are just...... Fucking fun.
You said "less bass" 6xxs have rumble. 58x will have no rumble. It will have presence without impact, maybe a little, but minor at best.
They will be more drivable but at 150ohms I wouldn't think they'd get "hella loud" they're more of a "hey I wanna hear details in my tracks i can't get on normal headphones" kinda cans. (Insert picture of 58Xs creeping around a corner like "you rang?")
lol okay. I'm watching Zeos review of the HD6XX vs his (now custom painted) HD600s and he still prefers the 600 more. He says the 6XX have a wider soundstage vs the 600 at the cost of a bit of detail. Not sure of course how the 58X stack up to these two of course.
lol thanks for the input. I’m pumped about The HE4XX’s. I’ve also been considering investing the money in a portable amp/DAC instead of another pair of cans. I’m really just beginning my journey when it comes to personal audio (although I’ve been an audiophile when it comes to live music & running house), so I don’t have much. (Monk Plus, Koss PortaPros, and now awaiting the HE4XX’s. I’ve had SE215’s & SE545‘s in the past)
The drivers in the newer HD5xx series headphones (HD559, 569, 579, 599and the HD598Cs-Amazon version of HD569) are 38mm, 50ohm (23 for HD569 and 598Cs). They also have nowhere near the capabilities of the driver in the HD700 or HD660S (said to be the same driver). And for the record, I have all the above listed headphones save for the HD559. I joined this drop as a collector, but I'm also interested in hearing this new version in the HD6xx series.
598s are made in China. The HD 6xx and HD 58x are made in Ireland. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either. The HD 6xx is a highly rated headphone (the HD 650) with some tweaks (color, cable length, cable termination 1/8" instead of 1/4"). The HD 6xx has a higher impedance (300) while the HD 58x has half (150). Either way, both are better than the 598.
I'm not too fond of the glossy finish on the 58X and I like the more see through look of the grill on the 6XX. ButI like the headband padding on the 58X more. So it's kind of a toss up looks wise. Guess it depends on what sound signature I'm looking for.
Well I hope they're good if I pull the trigger. If I recall I still have to wait until June to receive them. I assume it's $150 US which is $191 CAD for me plus tax and shipping.
Welcome to the world of “fuuuuuck I want good sound” planars are one HELL of a leap from your past audio. Some won’t even touch dynamic drivers after owning planars but I think each has a purpose.
Honestly, a good amp is what you really need. Any dac will work, don’t let anyone tell you different. 1k isn’t that much, if any, better than a solid 50-100$ DAC. Amps are where it gets fun..... tubes, more tubes, different tubes, swappable op amps for digital amps, balanced, unbalanced, hybrid amps..... list doesn’t end. Amps are what twist sound to different extents. Honestly I’d invest in a decent solid state amp, then try a tube, see which you prefer. If you like tubes, try tube rolling (swapping brands of tubes or different styles, less ramp up, more ramp up, more heat, less, all changes the sound in fun and....... weird... ways. Welcome to the world of personal audio.
Potentially yes. Although another poster said this: "Based on the headphone measurements, I would go for the HD6XX (if you can afford the $50 price differential), it has a visibly smoother frequency response in the highs than HD58X."
Makes sense. I don't know if I could afford to keep both nor would I need to keep both. I want a good all around-er.
Yeah, from what I've seen so far it seems like the 580 should be a little step up in terms of audio quality, and it's only costing me a little more than my 598 did. Just right now, I'm more interested in the 58X's than the 6XX (and don't wanna blow $200 lol)
While not as upfront as the differences there can be in amps, there are differences in DACs that make a noticeable change in sound quality. Have had a Schiit Bifrost (AKM4490 based), and while a competent DAC, the sound just doesn't pair right to me with any of my headphones (ESP950, TH-X00PH, HD700, M1060, SHP9500). Sound is just too sterile/slightly cold and overall a little lacking. Also have an Audioquest Dragonfly Red (Sabre ESS 9016 based), and while it has a little less detail and bass presence than the Bifrost out of the same amp (modded Gustard H10), it sounds more dynamic, lively, and EXTREMELY clean - much prefer it over the Bifrost, even if it is a technically overall worse DAC.
I've recently picked up a used Gustard X20U (balanced Sabre ES9018) and it has made my gear sound the best it ever has. Compared to the Bifrost, there is noticeably better detail, dynamics, speed, and fluidity with a smoother/warmer sound and better bass extension and presence. Especially apparent when using the Koss ESP950 or modded TH-X00PHs, much less so on the lower end SHP9500. If you have an electrostatic setup you will hear the differences each DAC brings. The used Gustard X20U is a noticeably different level of DAC that only cost me ~$150 more than the brand new Bifrost, and the sound it produces from my modded Gustard H10 amp into an HD6XX made me really appreciate that lovely headphone. It's one of the reasons I'm in on the HD58X drop - few VERY minor tuning things I wished changed on the HD6XX, which the HD58X appears to do.
Basically, I think I've found/confirmed my general preference in chipset for DACs in the Sabre based units I have: the AKM and BrownBurr chipsets of other units I have just aren't the same to me.
There are also people who think amps don't make any difference, because all they do is amplify the signal from your DAC. The truth is, both the DAC and amp can make significant impacts to the output. The difference is hard to quantify, and is subject to personal preference. A DAC that I like twice as much as another, may only be 5-10% better for you. Likewise for amps. I also got a Heron5, got it during the last drop. As I've stated in my review, there's nothing < $1k that can touch it, however the treble on this amp will bother some people when they pair it with the HD58x. After a week of listening to this amp, I still hate the treble!!
Ah good to hear! I just purchases the R2R11 and both the 4xx and 6xx so cant wait for them to arrive!
Umm honestly dont have a great answer for that, I'm quite new to audio so I probably have no idea what I'm talking about but I did read that the R2R was a little smoother when paired with 6xx. I also believe the R2R is easier to set up drivers over the NFB process. Honeslty I think I would have been fine with either one, my R2R has just arrived and I think its amazing but then again I have nothing to compare it against.
Just got my R2R setup last night. Still burning in - seems a bit flat right now but could be due to the source audio. It's really smooth sounding (don't really know how to explain it) and I know I'm going to be very happy with this equipment in the long run. I chose R2R over NFB because descriptions and homework I did said R2R is a bit warmer and the HD6xx like to be paired with tubes/warmer amps. Also was more interested in "musical" quality than "clinical" sound from nfb.
Don't say impossible... the rolloff rate on these is very much on par with 598 measurements I've seen. Both go down hill rapidly after 100 hz. We would need two from the same measurement rig (i.e. site) to be able to accurately compare.
What headphones have you used with your R2R? I've only got my M40X so I'm still waiting for my 6xx to hopefully unleash its full potential. I heard the same thing about it being a warmer sound and better suited for HD650/6xx.
I just got the hifiman 4xx's. Love them! Even more than my sennheiser HD700 or my AudioTechnica ATH- M50. Driving them with either a Fiio X5 iii or LG V30, both boosted by a Fiio A5 portable amp. I use a bass booster app from Google play, and they handle it amazingly well! Supreme fidelity, clarity and sound! Wow!
Great to know! I need to check out some portable amp/dac‘s. I’m using an iPhone for now. I’m still learning about lossless files etc.
Hey can you please do me a favour? Your Heron5, is there a ticking noise coming from the power supply side of your amplifier?
No no, I don't actually own an H5, I was being sarcastic about frying headphones on it. But I would try getting a new cable, or pop the side and see if you have internal damage. Ticking in anything with power sounds like a problem. Unless you're trolling me back, and calling it the bomb.
To further clarify they have the sensitivity to get loud enough but that 150 ohms are gonna be a killer to anything without a decent built in amp. So a decent digital audio player, will be your nest friend with these. Phones? Not gonna get hella loud but decent from what I've heard and seen in reviews. A lot of people say the sensitivity makes it mobile friendly but the initial impedence holds that statement back. You have to have enough to run 150ohms and THEN worry about getting enough leftover juice into them for volume. Its a double edged sword with this "platform" anything above 32ohms IMHO was never meant for portable. (I think fostex txxp mk3s are low ohm but lack sensitivity so that shows that either can totally fuck you over on volume because those guys are power HUNGRY.
That's great to know. Unfortunately mine came defective. No signal in the left side. Swapped the cable, same deal. Having to contact HiFiMAN support now. Here's hoping for a QUICK and positive ending. I've been waiting to put these to the test!
Too rich for my blood, well at least for headphones. If it was a speaker amp, I'd actually consider it good value considering there being balanced output. It's a safe tube combination, all 3 types (KT88, 300B and E88CC) are readily available, though the E88CC is probably the only tube worth rolling in that setup. And I've never seen KT88 or 300B used for a headphone amp, and I've never seen them used together.
I'm running hd6xx but also looking for something with a bit more bass volume for different music types.
What Dac/Amp are you using with HD6xx? I'm currently savings towards ZMF Eikon, while expensive have heard they are great all round headphone and really deliver in the low end. Otherwise the Emu-Teak just got dropped again on Massdrop so they could be an option?
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The Adult Bible Teacher has an extremely important task. This presentation helps define the purpose of the class, approaches to accomplishing that purpose, and supports the teacher with specific help in planning and preparing the Sunday morning session.
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Can you recall the song about the wise man building his house on the rock and the foolish man building his house on the sand? The lesson in that song, building on the right foundation, is a lesson that applies to almost every area of life. No building of value and worth is built without spending a great deal of energy and effort on the foundation. Building the foundation is not the easiest work. A weak foundation results in instability. A solid foundation gives strength to the building. In fact, most foundations are rarely ever seen.
The same is true with starting new Adult Sunday School classes. Starting new classes is not always easy. Hard work often is necessary when starting new classes, but the rewards are an increased leadership base, increased ministry effectiveness, and greater opportunities to teach God's Word to meet the needs of the members and prospects in your class.
This leaflet provides some foundational building blocks on which new adult classes can be started. You can use these suggestions to start new classes with E's, or you can overlook these building blocks and run the risk of a storm "washing away" your best-intentioned efforts. Our prayer should be, Lord, let us be like the wise man.
The first foundational block in starting new adult classes-in fact, perhaps the most important block in building the foundation-is that of exploring the need. Ask yourself and other key Sunday School leaders the following questions:
How many of our adult classes have reached or exceeded recommended enrollment ceilings? (approximately 25)
Are there special groups of adults who are not being reached through the existing Adult Sunday School structure, such as homebound or single adults or adults who are living away from home temporarily?
Have some of our Adult Sunday School classes lost interest in supporting weekly visitation and outreach-evangelism efforts?
Have some of our Adult Sunday School classes become so large that teachers are not able to meet individual members' needs in Bible study? Have we become so large numerically that one teacher cannot minister effectively to the needs of all class members and prospects
Several sound principles of growth have been developed for Adult Sunday School growth, based on tried-and-proven growth techniques. Understanding and applying these growth principles will help lay a good growth foundation.
New classes tend to visit more, reach more people, and witness to more people than established classes.
Spend time exploring and investigating your current Adult Sunday School organization and compare your results with these growth principles. One way to do that is to prepare an Adult Profile Chart of your department or division. In chapter 3 of BREAKTHROUGH: Adult Sunday School Work, Larry Shotwell gives a detailed explanation of how to complete a Profile Chart. Suggestions for starting classes and departments for single adults can be found in chapter 3 of BREAKTHROUGH: Single Adult Sunday School Work, compiled by Ruth Ann Hill.
Now you are ready to think about the step-by-step process of starting new classes. The following steps are given to guide you through the process of starting a new adult class. Follow the E's of starting new classes.
The second foundational block for laying the right foundation is to examine in detail your motives. If you are starting new Adult Sunday School classes for any reason other than to meet the needs of adults who need the Lord and need to grow in their relationship with Him, reconsider carefully why you are starting the class.
"Search me, 0 God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" (Psalm 139:23-24, RSV).
The desire to reach people for Christ, to seek to teach God's Word more effectively, to be more effective and efficient in ministry, to create an environment where people will be loved and accepted--these are right motives.
Another foundational block in starting new adult classes is to engage the support of the pastor and educational staff members. Key church leaders need to know why new classes are being started and what the process of starting these classes entails.
The pastor and staff cannot support fully the leaders who are seeking to create new classes if they are not aware of the plans. Communication between lay leaders and the pastor and staff is a very important step in starting new adult classes. Engaging people in conversation and communication certainly is not a one-time occurrence in the process of starting new classes. Engage in conversation continuously as you plan and prepare to start new Adult Sunday School classes.
A critical building block in the foundation of a new adult class is education. Adult leaders, members, staff leaders, and Sunday School Council members all need to know the benefits of starting a new adult class. They also should know about barriers that might impede their progress.
Every Adult Sunday School leader and member should know the six tasks of the Sunday School. They are:
Add to these six tasks the six growth principles of Adult Sunday School work stated earlier and you have plenty of information to use to teach both leaders and members.
Another foundation block for starting new Adult Sunday School classes is to enlarge the meeting space needed for Sunday School. In a church with limited or no additional meeting space, starting new adult classes may seem impossible, Space limitations or inadequate buildings, however, should never restrict adults from seeking to accomplish the will of God in reaching more adults for Christ.
Adults need to be challenged to develop creative ways to find additional space if space limitations are restricting growth and evangelism. Some creative ways other churches have successfully overcome space problems are with the use of:
Adult classes meeting in less than ideal space such as a choir loft, balcony, or on the worship center floor.
If our will is to reach more adults—and we know God wants us to reach more adults—then let us not be stopped in our efforts to reach more adults just because of space limitations!
ENLIST: to engage the assistance or cooperation of; to participate actively in some cause or enterprise
The next sound building block is the need to enlist and train leaders who will serve the Lord with enthusiasm and endurance. Properly enlisted and trained leaders will put the work of reaching and teaching adults close to the top of their list of commitments.
Leading people to determine the priority of their commitments is tough. Everyone wants to protect his or her time, energies, and resources. The church depends on volunteer leaders. Sunday School leaders are used by God to make significant contributions to His work. Such contributions are worth their time.
Properly enlisted Adult Sunday School leaders know what is expected of them. They are informed about training opportunities scheduled by the church, association, or state convention to enhance their teaching, reaching, and ministering skills. Leaders are given information about the use of Southern Baptist curriculum materials.
Properly enlisted Adult Sunday School leaders also serve as part of a team of leaders. A new Adult Sunday School class can be started with a minimum of four leaders. A teacher is needed, along with an outreach-evangelism leader and two care group leaders. Working together as a team increases the likelihood of a successful start.
Another foundation block needed for successfully starting new adult classes is that of encouragement. Believe in the biblical mandate to reach adults for Jesus Christ and teach them the Bible. Believe in the fact that smaller Adult Sunday School classes often are more effective in teaching to meet members' needs and in ministering to the needs of Sunday School members and prospects alike. Believe in the need to remain positive. Do not let a few negatives destroy your mission or purpose. Press on! Be an encourager!
At the same time you are offering encouragement, ask other adults to join you in speaking positively about the new class being started. As a leader working to create this new unit, you may want to schedule a number of small group meetings to enlist the support of all leaders and members. During these meetings some feelings may surface that indicate not everyone is in favor of starting a new class. Ask these persons for their ideas about what to do to help the Sunday School fulfill the Great Commission.
Eventually a time comes when you must push out into the deep, a time to leave the safety of shore. There must be a launch time-a time to begin, a time to embark and set out on the journey.
Most churches find that the easiest time to start a new Adult Sunday School class is at the beginning of the new Sunday School year. Annual promotion, reassignment of space, and/or reorganization of the Adult Sunday School classes provide natural times to begin new units. However, you can start a new Adult Sunday School class anytime a class is needed.
Starting off on the right foot includes having a good nucleus of members in the new class. Class leaders should be given a list of prospects and encouraged to visit and contact every potential member of the new class. Class leaders should invite potential members to be part of this new class. Class leaders then can deliver curriculum materials to all prospects for the class before the first meeting of the new class.
Getting a good start also includes helping class leaders understand their responsibilities. An Adult Class Leader Administration Kit can be used to equip leaders to carry out their responsibilities. The leaflet, Your Role as an Adult Class Member, can be used to help class members discover how they too can work through the class to accomplish the tasks of the Sunday School.
Without the foundation block of evaluation, your building's foundation is not complete. A few months after a new class has been started, key leaders should sit down for a period of evaluation. Discuss basic questions related to the starting of the new unit, such as:
What would leaders say to other persons in the church who might be asked to pray about starting another new Adult Sunday School class?
Starting new adult classes with e's is not always easy. Starting new adult classes using these E's as a guide should help avoid some pitfalls that sometimes accompany even the best intentions.
The effects of this experience will create an environment adults will enjoy with plenty of elbow room for everyone and an enthusiasm for the study of God's Word that will enlighten and inspire, creating an extraordinary opportunity to engage in evangelism while we give nothing less than our best efforts.
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'Violence against children is not inevitable, it can be prevented’ is the strong and unified message from the President of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, and the Special Representative to the United Nations Secretary General on Violence against Children, Ms. Marta Santos Pais at the start of a three-day conference on ending violence against children today.
Senior government officials, child protection experts and donors from 15 Pacific Island countries have come together with international experts to develop country plans, review and share good practices and ensure data and information on child protection is available, shared and acted upon when they return to their countries.
The report, based on a study with a number of partners including the Secretariat of the Pacific Commission, UNFPA and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia, is a review of research in the Pacific that contains many confronting facts showing the clear link between violence against women and violence against children.
Amongst others, the report shows that around 57% of women in surveyed South Pacific countries have been violently harmed by their partners – and that 75% of adolescent boys surveyed in 3 Pacific countries think it is okay to beat your wife. Violence extends to the classroom as well, with teachers in 7 out of 16 Pacific countries allowed to hit children.
UNICEF is working closely with partners in the Pacific, including governments, civil society, faith-based organisations and youth to address customs, systems and legal gaps that place children at risk of violence, abuse and exploitation.
Dr. Allen the UNICEF Pacific Representative, said “There is clear evidence of a terrible relationship between children experiencing violence and aggressive behaviour, school dropout, nightmares and growing up to be abusers. We need to break that intergenerational relationship.”
“We need to help people learn other, positive ways of behaving that respect culture and promote respect for one another - violence does not lead to respect, it leads to fear and more abuse.”
Cyclone after cyclone. Worsening conflicts and insecurity. A historic El Niño weather event. More people displaced than at any moment since World War II. It’s not hard to see why 2016 might be the worst year for children.
Today, twice as many people are affected by conflict, disaster and other humanitarian crises compared to a decade ago - including 250 million children living in areas affected by conflict and over half a billion in high flood risk areas.
Already this year, conflict and extreme weather have left millions of children at risk: forced out of school and away from their homes, exposed to extreme hunger, violence, disease and abuse. Take a look through some of the most pressing humanitarian emergencies so far in 2016.
11 year-old Willame sits near what is left of his school library after Cyclone Winston in Fiji. Like many other children in Fiji, Williame was unable to return to school in the aftermath of the devastating cyclone. © UNICEF/UN013036/Mepham
In February, Fiji was hit with the strongest storm in its history. Cyclone Winston wiped out homes, hospital, schools and entire villages - leaving thousands of children at risk of disease and malnutrition. As communities began to rebuild, strong flooding and the threat of another cyclone further limited their recovery.
April saw Japan hit by two earthquakes and Ecuador rocked by its worst earthquake in decades. Towns near the quake’s epicentre saw up to 60 per cent of houses destroyed. A month later, water systems and health centres remain damaged, risking the lives of a hundred babies who are born in the worst-hit provinces every day.
Since the 7.8 earthquake struck Ecuador on 16 April, approximately 849 aftershocks have been felt, including six with a magnitude greater than 6.0. Every time the ground begins to shake, children have to relive the profound stress of that first terrifying quake.
In East and Southern Africa, a historic El Niño weather event is intensifying the region’s worst drought in decades. Failed rains and soaring temperatures are wreaking havoc on children's lives and the situation is only set to get worse. In Ethiopia alone, humanitarian needs have more than tripled in the last year, leaving six million children at risk from hunger, disease and lack of water.
Already this year, flooding, heat waves and landslides have cost lives across Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan and India. Unless we act now, extreme weather events could intensify as a result of climate change. For the millions of children living in areas worst affected by drought, flooding, earthquakes and storms - climate change impacts threaten both immediate survival and futures. UNICEF helps governments plan for disaster response, educate communities on how to prepare and respond to disasters and is among the first on the ground when emergency strikes. Help us be there for children in crisis as soon as they need us by giving to those who need it most.
In 2016, we reached a devastating milestone: five years of conflict in Syria. And in its fifth year, the Syrian crisis is now the deadliest conflict of our time. More than eight million children inside Syria and in neighbouring countries are in need of assistance. Thousands of children have been deliberately attacked as targets of war. In besieged towns across the country, basic rights like food and water are being used as weapons against civilians.
A child in Southern Yemen looks at his destroyed house. He’s carrying a soft toy - the only thing he was able to rescue from the rubble. © UNICEF/UN018344/Omar Ba Rashid
In neighbouring Iraq, as many as 11 million require humanitarian assistance after hostilities erupted in January 2014. Millions are displaced within Iraq, and refugees from regional conflict have placed an enormous strain on local communities. 70% of refugee children in Iraq have now missed at least one year of school. Nearby Yemen is at the point of collapse after a year of conflict that has seen an average of six children killed or injured every day in 2015.
In Africa, some of the world’s deadliest conflicts are silently escalating. Two years after the world erupted in support of 270 abducted schoolgirls, conflict in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region burns on. Millions have witnessed severe violence, fled their homes and had families torn apart in what could become one of the most under-reported and underfunded humanitarian efforts of our time. Conflict in South Sudan continues, leaving 400,000 children out of school and at least 13,000 in armed groups.
This girl was abducted by Boko Haram to become a child bride. She spent thirteen months in captivity before being rescued by Cameroonian troops and now lives in a refugee camp. UNICEF/UN015783/Prinsloo
Today, around one in nine of the world’s children lives in a conflict zone. And as more and more homes and basic services are destroyed, the number of people forced from their homes continues to grow. Europe alone received more than one million refugees and migrants in 2015 as people travelled over land and water, risking everything in the hope of a safe place to live.
Children make up nearly half of the world’s displaced people and more than half of all refugees. Torn apart from their communities and even their families, these children are vulnerable to trafficking, abuse and exploitation. With a generous donation, you can help protect children whose lives are in the hands of wars they did not begin. Please donate today.
UNICEF responds to 250 emergencies every year. When disaster strikes, our teams act quickly to deliver life-saving food, clean water, medicines and psychological support to children and families. In emergencies, UNICEF can:
UNICEF leads in times of emergency. When conflict and extreme weather force children into danger, you can make sure no child is forgotten. Please give to where the need is greatest today. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
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I think this is actually a Vestel set, so poor quality and not as big a …I think this is actually a Vestel set, so poor quality and not as big a bargain as it appears.
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The surname Dalles was first found in Modena (Etruscan: Mutna; Latin: Mutina; Modenese: Mòdna), a city in Emilia capital of the province of Modena. It became Roman in 215 B.C. It was successfully defended by Brutus against Mark Anthony. It changed hands many times between Church and Duchy. In 1859 the inhabitants declared in favour of unity with the Kingdom of Italy. The Ducal Palace is a notable. Rich in art the city has many museums and galleries. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Dali, Dalli, Dalu, Dalles, Dalle, Du Dale, Dalet and others.
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The proud Lewiston surname is from the personal name Lewis, an Anglicized form of the Welsh name Llewellyn. This name is often explained as meaning "lion-like," but is in fact probably derived from the Welsh word "llyw," which means "leader." Alternatively, the name Lewis is also an Anglo-French form of the Old Frankish name Hludwig, which means "loud battle."
The surname Lewiston was first found in Glamorganshire (Welsh: Sir Forgannwg), a region of South Wales, anciently part of the Welsh kingdom of Glywysing, where the family held a seat from ancient times.
There are relatively few surnames native to Wales, but they have an inordinately large number of spelling variations. Early variations of Welsh surnames can be explained by the fact that very few people in the early Middle Ages were literate. Priests and the few other literate people were responsible for recording names in official documents. And because most people could not specific how to properly record their names it was up to the individual recorder of that time to determine how a spoken name should be recorded. Variations due to the imprecise or improper recording of a name continued later in history when names originally composed in the Brythonic Celtic, language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, were transliterated into English. Welsh names that were documented in English often changed dramatically since the native language of Wales, which was highly inflected, did not copy well. Occasionally, however, spelling variations were carried out according to an individual's specific design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by minor variations. The spelling variations of the name Lewiston have included Lewis, Lewiss, Lewess, Lews, Llewys, Llewis, Lewwis, Llewess and many more.
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During the latter half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, the people of Wales journeyed to North America to find a new life. They made major contributions to the arts, industry and commerce of both Canada and the United States, and added a rich cultural heritage to their newly adopted societies. A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Lewiston: Robert Lewis, who emigrated from Wales to Virginia in 1638; Abigail Lewis, who came to Maryland in 1659; Owen Lewis, who immigrated to Virginia in 1667.
Your picture is a little dark, but your plant appears to be a Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum). I can’t tell from the picture what is wrong with your plant?? Peace Lilies are beautiful indoor houseplants with large, glossy, oval, dark green leaves and impressive white “spathes” (flowers) that last for several weeks. Spathes may be green, which reminds us that they are really modified leaves. It is normal for the “flowers” to turn brown and die. Cut them off at the base of their stem when that occurs. More flowers will develop throughout the year. You can read all my advice on how to grow, care for, and maintain a Peace Lily in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.
Although NASA lists the Peace Lily as one of the best plants to clean the air of harmful toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide, these plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common houseplants that are poisonous in Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants
Eight in 10 Americans believe we are still in the middle of the housing crisis — or that the worst is yet to come — according to a national survey conducted by Hart Research Associates and commissioned by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Two-thirds of adults, 65% to be exact, now believe the focus of national housing policy should be split fairly equally between rental and ownership, as opposed to emphasizing one specifically.
While 70% of renters aspire to own a home one day, 57% of those surveyed believe that buying a home has become less appealing.
After decades of linking homeownership with the American Dream, 3 in 5 adults believe that after the housing crisis, renters can be just as successful as homeowners at achieving the American Dream.
"America is going through a transformational period in which the old forms and systems are changing, and the unconventional is becoming more conventional and even fashionable," said Peter D. Hart of Hart Research Associates.
"While the desire to own a home remains a bedrock principle in American life, this survey demonstrates that the American public’s views about housing are changing, in part due to the hangover from the housing crisis, but importantly, also because of changes in our lifestyles. The dynamic is no longer simply 'renting versus owning' – perspectives are more complex, and people are viewing housing in a more holistic way," Hart added.
John Allen, 22, looks at his personal recognizance bond paperwork after being released from Harris County Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Houston. Allen was brought in on criminal trespass charge.
Harris County officials on Tuesday said they would check up on hundreds of people being released from jail under a federal judge's order to determine whether any commit new crimes or fail to show up for court appearances.
More than 600 people charged with misdemeanors have been released since June 7 when the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an emergency motion by the county to block the judge's order, according to estimates provided to the county attorney's office from criminal court officials.
The ruling by Chief U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal earlier this year came in a lawsuit challenging Harris County's cash bail system, which the judge found unconstitutionally jailed low-level offenders, some for extended periods, because they cannot afford even nominal bail amounts. Rosenthal ordered the county to begin releasing jail inmates accused of misdemeanor crimes who cannot afford bail, except for those who have other restrictions, such as mental health evaluations or federal detainers.
Members of Commissioners Court on Tuesday said they worry the order will mean more crimes and more missed court appearances.
"That's my sort of common-sense problem with this whole ruling," Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said. "I've stated publicly that someone shouldn't be in jail because they can't afford bail ... there's got to be a risk assessment here. I don't think anyone wants somebody to keep driving drunk time after time after time until they kill some family somewhere."
Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle and Precinct 3 Commissioner Steve Radack said Rosenthal's ruling makes it easy for criminals to game the system by swearing they do not have enough money to pay bail - even if they do - just to get out of jail.
"This is a slap at every single Harris County Criminal court judge," Radack said. "It's a slap at their integrity, their intelligence, and it's, basically, it really doesn't matter how bad you are, as long as you're charged with a misdemeanor. If you say you can't afford bail, you're getting out."
A 193-page opinion accompanying Rosenthal's order outlined research that showed personal bonds in other jursidictions were no less effective at getting people to show up for their trials, nor did they significantly lead to additional offenses by those released. In fact, Rosenthal wrote, research shows pretrial detention increases the likelihood that people will commit future crimes.
Her order states that judges still have other tools - such as breathalyzers or GPS monitoring - to address the risk of releasees committing new offenses.
It also notes that the county has "not compiled the data it has to compare failure-to-appear or new-criminal-activity rates by bond type among misdemeanor defendants during pretrial release."
Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is the lone member of Commissioners Court who agrees that the county's bail system is unconstitutional. He repeatedly has advocated settling the lawsuit. In response to his colleagues' concerns, he noted that people who can afford bail can get out and re-offend, too, saying that using high bail amounts to detain individuals disproportionately affects the poor.
Determining whether Rosenthal's order is creating proportionally more danger for the community would require officials to compare those released on personal recognizance to those who can afford to make bail.
The county so far has spent approximately $3.5 million fighting the controversial case, said First Assistant County Attorney Robert Soard. That could rise if plaintiffs ultimately win the lawsuit.
The court lawsuit was filed last May by two civil rights groups - Texas Fair Defense Project and Civil Rights Corps - and local law firm Susman Godfrey on behalf of a single mother who was held for two days on a charge of driving without a valid license because she could not afford the $2,500 bail. Similar lawsuits filed on behalf of two other people were merged into the case in August.
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
The parade will begin at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center located at 6719 W. Montgomery, travel north on W. Montgomery, west on Dolly Wright and conclude at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 1620 Dolly Wright.
First Methodist Church (Lower Level Fellowship Hall), 1320 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, 1320 Main Street (at Clay)
The Center for the Healing of Racism will hold its 24th annual Juneteenth Ally Award luncheon, “Giving our Youth a Voice," on Saturday, June 16, 2018. This year’s award recipients are:
- Tahirih Justice Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting immigrant women and girls and promoting a world where women and girls enjoy equality, safety and dignity;
- Lisa Falkenberg, Houston Chronicle columnist and Pulitzer Prize recipient (2015) for her groundbreaking columns about corrupt grand jury practices and egregious problems in the legal and immigration systems;
The amount of resources borrowed from our Earth to create the buildings in which we spend 93% of our lives is staggering. If we look at just the residential building industry, we see that we are building homes with a life span of 40-100 years, with the interior materials having an even shorter lifespan.
Through this discussion, Caroline Kostak, secretary of the Texas Gulf Coast Region chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, will look at how we can meet the need to shelter and provide work space for a growing population while also being respectful of the resources given to us on Earth. We will explore different strategies that can lead to efficient resource management and produce beautiful, healthy, and efficient buildings that celebrate the gifts and abundance of the Earth while also protecting them.
"The Battle of Algiers" is a 1966 Italian-Algerian historical war film co-written and directed by Gillo Pontecorvo and starring Jean Martin and Saadi Yacef. It is based on events during the Algerian War (1954–62) against the French government in North Africa; the most prominent being the titular Battle of Algiers, the capital of Algeria. It was shot on location and the film's score was composed by Ennio Morricone. The film, which was shot in a Roberto Rossellini-inspired newsreel style—in black and white with documentary-type editing—is often associated with Italian neorealism cinema.
The film has been critically celebrated and often taken, by insurgent groups and states alike, as an important commentary on urban guerrilla warfare. It occupies the 48th place on the Critics' Top 250 Films of the 2012 Sight & Sound poll as well as 120th place on Empire magazine's list of the 500 greatest movies of all time.
2018 marks 40 Years of Pride in the city of Houston. Join us in Downtown Houston where our very own "Stonewall" occurred in 1977 as thousands protested against Anita Bryant's anti-gay campaign.
This event is ADMISSION FREE and open to the public to attend/watch and open to the public (no age limit). No tickets are necessary except for the VIP Parade area. There are no tickets necessary for general admission.
The Houston Pride Festival® and Houston Pride Parade® are at the center of the Celebration with an attendance of over 700,000 people every year from all over the world. Come and join all of the LGBT Community in celebrating who we are as a people and how much more we still need to FIGHT FOR.
In honor of LGBTQIA+ pride, our Town Talk this month will focus on how to be an ally to the transgender and nonbinary community. Lou Weaver, queer transman & transgender programs coordinator for Equality Texas, will moderate a panel discussion with members of the transgender and nonbinary community. Over the course of the evening, Lou will explore the simple language and terminology we can use as allies, when talking about the transgender and nonbinary community.
In observation of World Refugee Day, join us for a panel discussion on the vulnerability of refugees and other displaced persons to human trafficking, both domestically and internationally. The panel will include, Christa Mayfield, Assistant Executive Director, Unbound Houston; Danielle Bolks, MSW, Senior Program Director, YMCA International Services; and Anne Chandler, Executive Director, Houston Office Tahirih Justice Center. The event is sponsored by A 2nd Cup, FAWCO Alumnae USA (FAUSA) Houston and the Zonta Club of Houston. Cookies and coffee will be provided.
On Thursday, June 28th, families, advocates, and allies will hold a rally in the park across the street from the Brownsville Federal Court, where immigrants are being prosecuted en masse for crossing the border into the United States, and then separated from their children. Instead of focusing on actually reuniting kids with parents, the Trump administration now wants to warehouse whole families in prisons. Children don’t belong in jail at all, even with their parents, under any circumstances.
Houstonians- UNITE! Join Indivisible Houston, PSR Houston, FIEL and other allied groups Saturday, June 30th at 10 AM for a rally at City Hall and march to Ted Cruz’s office to show solidarity with families and opposition to burdensome, ignorant, divisive immigration law.
The horrors of the deportation machine and the Administration’s decision to kidnap children and use them as pawns in exchange for a fantasy real estate construction project along the southern border rip apart families and destroy communities.
4) End private prison donations and require reps return all private prison donations- both individual and PAC.
Widespread, intense opposition to the separation of migrant families has led Trump to issue an executive order supposedly ending this practice. But this nightmare is far from over. About 2000 children remain separated from their moms and dads. Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy of prosecuting migrants may mean more family separations or the long-term detention of entire families. The administration is talking about new detention centers for scores of thousands of migrants. And in Houston, plans for a new child detention center at 419 Emancipation Avenue are going forward.
The Free Los Niños Coalition and its member organizations invite you to participate in another demonstration against the Houston child detention center at 419 Emancipation Avenue on Thursday, July 5, at 6 pm. This action will include lots of chanting, remarks from sponsoring groups, a march through the neighborhood, some wonderful entertainment, and—time permitting—an open mic. Please join us and help prevent the detention of migrants on a street which was recently renamed to honor the emancipation of African Americans from slavery.
Cherry Steinwender, Executive Director of the Center for the Healing of Racism, and Laura Gallier will reflect on their experience at the 19th Annual White Privilege Conference.
Please join the Honorable Keith Ellison, the Anti-Defamation League, and American Constitution Society for a conversation with Rebecca Heller, director and co-founder of the International Refugee Assistance Program.
Rebecca will be discussing the legal framework for refugee and asylum applicants, the current policies and laws surrounding this issue, and ways the legal community and others can help.
School textbooks have played a key role in reinforcing and maintaining white supremacy and racism in the United States. James W. Loewen’s bestselling book Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook got Wrong, explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated about everything from Columbus’s historic voyages to an honest evaluation of U.S. foreign policy. Please join us for one or both of two dialogues to discuss the issues presented in Loewen’s book: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 — Noon to 2:00 PM and/or Wednesday, July 18, 2018 — 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Yesterday we had a detailed discussion with you about the most fashionable dresses of the come summer. But everyone here doesn’t love just to dress up. We love to contemplate, to savor and perhaps even to create new designs. Click To Tweet So we really need a daily serving of inspiration! And I found this opportunity. The topic of our today’s inspiration – Met Gala 2016 and its outfits.
In New York has passed an annual Costume Institute Ball. That’s really nothing to say! Firstly, it’s New York – one of the fashion capitals, and in general – it is a dream city for lots of designers, models, artists, film directors … Therefore presentation of your taste, style and fashion sense in this city – is a big responsibility. And the second point catches the eye in itself – Costume Institute Ball . And you know, no one did a disappoint – everyone was dressed as if he or she was a character of the movie “The Hunger Games”, and of course – the resident of the capital. There have been also fantastic characters at the party … But what I write and write, let’s have a look!
This year, dresses had a lot of “gladiatorial” elements and components in the form of knights’ armor. We could just look at Jourdan Dunn in her long silver dress by Balmain. It should also be noted that silver was almost the main theme of the evening – nearly all stars dressed in similar outfits: Rita Ora in Vera Wang dress looked like a fairy bird; Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton appeared like a real rock diva – no country-style, and it pleases.
Nevertheless Zoe Saldana in a Dolce & Gabbana dress outdid Rita Ora and her dress by Vera Wang. Because classics and tenderness – are for Oscar, and for a such celebration as Met Gala 2016 you need glamor and extravagance.
In this year Met Gala is futuristic. Click To Tweet Its theme is “Fashion in the age of technology” and therefore celebrities are dressed in shimmering sequins and chain armours made from metallized fabrics, and Zayn Malik seemed wearing a superhero armor, which perfectly complemented Gigi Hadid dress designed by Tommy Hilfiger.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 02: Gigi Hadid (L) and Zayn Malik attend the “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Alicia Vikander was the only one who has distinguished and flashed with gold in a dress by Louis Vuitton. I’ve been following style of this girl on the red carpets and frankly, I want to shake her or her stylist’s hand!
It seems that at the current Met Gala 2016 all stars tried to choose for themselves some characters from movies and literature. Katy Perry, for example, reconsidered the image of Elvira – Mistress of the Darkness. And the queen of glamor just simply captivated Gothic elements. Frankly, it seems to me that this is a stirred Gothic elements with the baroque art. And what do you think?
The most memorable, of course, were queens of outrageous: Lady Gaga in Atelier Versache and Madonna in Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy dresses.
“We have fought and continue to fight for civil rights and gay rights around the world. When it comes to Women’s rights we are still in the dark ages,” Madonna explained, defending her daring sartorial choice. “My dress at the Met Ball was a political statement as well as a fashion statement.”
Chanel fashion house dared to undertake a transformation of the pretty darling girl and a wild child Kristen Stewart. As for me she turned out well. And what do you think?
Jennifer Connelly appeared in the innovational style, which mixes two subcultures: grunge and glamor. She wore heeled shoes in the style of Dr.Marten’s and chose hairstyle in the style of grunge curls and also a Louis Vuitton dress. And Gomez outfit is associated with one of the major blockbusters of last year, the film “Mad Max.” I really adore them, and what about you?
Minimalism and monochrome are key to successful outfits of Emma Watson and Margot Robbie, who appeared on the red carpet in a Calvin Klein dresses. The star of “Suicide Squad” chose a dress of ivory color with geometric cutouts on the side view, and a performer of a stellar Hermione role posed for photographers in the bustier-top and trousers with detachable long train.
And here is Nicole Kidman, who has become for me a real fairy-tale character, namely – the queen of the night sky.
Hollywood has its Oscars each Winter, but every fashionista knows the real glamour doesn’t arrive till Spring with the annual Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
How did you enjoy such portion of inspiration? I think our world needs new heroes, heroes-designers who know how to create such incredible beauty.
Equine endoparasites are organisms that use horses as their hosts. Equine parasites that occur frequently are pinworms (Oxyuris equi), small strongyle (Cyathostominae), large strongyle (Strongylus vulgaris), tapeworm (Anoplocephala spp) and roundworm (Parascaris equorum). The most pathogenic parasite in horses is S.vulgaris which can cause necrosis of the intestinal mucosa.The aim of the study was to compare the current flotation- and centrifugation method used at the parasitology laboratory at National Veterinary Institute (NVI) with a modified flotation- and centrifugation method. The second aim was to perform a validation of a real-time PCR for detection of A.perfoliata, Cyathostominae and S.vulgaris. Faecal material that was provided came from horses of various ages from different regions in Sweden.The comparison between the flotation- and centrifugation methods showed no significant difference in assessment in the light microscope. However, the modified method is far less time consuming. Results from the study showed that real-time PCR had a detection limit of two eggs for S.vulgaris. The relationship between Ct value and the number of eggs gave R2=0,931, which indicated a strong correlation.The study showed that the modified method reduces analysis time considerably compared to the current flotation- and centrifugation method. The validation of real-time PCR demonstrated that it can detect endoparasites, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
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Let me start by saying that I was a marketing consultant for 25 years. After my divorce, I spent two years dating women I met online until I met the woman who made me want to finally remove my profile.
I discovered that writing a profile is like marketing yourself. Most people need help marketing themselves. In online dating, writing a profile is how you do it!
And, why am I writing this book for people over 50? For the most part, they face different challenges than younger people. Many are empty-nesters. They’re experiencing physical life changes that can test their vanity. They’re generally more financially secure, they’re thinking about retirement, and or they’re looking at their older years with significant financial concerns.
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Good read and yes, if I had known in advance some of the questions asked on sites I could have thought about them ahead of time…ANYWAY I LOVED THE BOOK
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Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise for the first time in roughly a decade and online dating could be a contributing factor.
‘Swiping right’ and knowing very little about the person you’re meeting online, could be factors in the latest numbers.
Reported cases of three STD’s — chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis — have increased for the first time since 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Young people ages 15 to 24 account for nearly half of the 20 million new cases of STD’s each year, which cost the United States an annual $16 billion.
With more and more Americans turning to online and mobile dating sites, it’s hard to know how much of a role that behavior may play, but the nature of these sites means cases of disease are also hard to track, says Dr. Peter Beilenson, CEO of Evergreen Health.
“Public health succeeds by tracking the partner and getting that person treated. And with online dating and people not even knowing who the person is, if you come down with chlamydia or gonorrhea, let’s say, and you want to make sure you treat the partner, there’s no way of knowing who the partner is.”
It's the way you tell them! Men who are great storytellers are seen as more attractive and important to women | Dating Scams 101
It’s the way you tell them! Men who are great storytellers are seen as more attractive and important to women
Some of the profiles said the person ‘often tells really good stories…he makes the characters and settings come alive,’ while others rated their ability as average or simply didn’t mention the person’s ability to tell a tale.
The study, published in the journal Personal Relationships, found men were not bothered by whether women can tell stories and stronger storytellers didn’t tempt men.
While women weren’t interested in a man’s ability to spin a yarn if they were looking for a quick tryst, they were attracted to the talent when looking for a long-term partner.
In the second part of the experiment, participants were asked whether the person described in the profile would make a good husband or wife. They were also asked to rank their status.
Both men and women rated those who said they were good storytellers as being of higher status than non-storytellers.
Women found men with this quality more attractive than those who didn’t mention the ability to tell stories, but it made no difference to the romantic perceptions of men.
This suggests females have evolved to seek out men with this skill – one of many practical resources that may have meant the difference between life and death in ancient times.
Storytelling is the oldest form of narrative communication known to humans in every culture and storytellers tended to play an important role in society by imparting knowledge and experience, or simply being the centre of attention.
It is possible women are drawn to storytellers because they may show leadership qualities and in ancient times, leaders would possibly have been more likely to protect them and their children.
The ability to tell a story may also hint at a person’s intelligence and charisma, although this was not tested in the study.
The researchers wrote: ‘Storytelling ability appears to increase perceived status and thus helps men attract long-term partners,’ so expect the trait to start popping up in Tinder profiles soon.
However, she said half of romantic relationships are formed between people who live relatively near each other and the greater the geographical distance between two people, the less likely they are to get together.
Proximity matters because it increases the chances people will interact and come to feel part of the same ‘social unit’.
Second, appearance does matter. People perceived to be physically attractive get asked out on dates more often and receive more messages on online dating sites.
Once social interaction takes place, other traits come into their own. It turns out that both women and men value traits such as, warmth, a good sense of humour, and understanding in a potential partner – in other words, we prefer people we perceive as nice.
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The recently updated Cisco WebEx for iPad app with new Box integration brings together two very powerful collaboration platforms from Cisco and Box. In fact, it delivers one of the most efficient and productive mobile collaboration experiences in the market.
Tapping into open APIs on both sides, the new WebEx and Box integration enables mobile Apple iPad users the ability to share and collaborate in a live WebEx meeting with content hosted in Box. Being a heavy mobile user myself, I couldn’t wait to give this new feature a road test and get a better understanding of how it will make an impact in the enterprise marketplace; which is quickly being dominated by players like Google apps, Salesforce.com and Office 365.
I’m delighted to report that over the past few weeks I’ve grown to love this new integration, which has quickly enhanced my own mobile collaboration and productivity. The first thing that struck me was how much Cisco has stepped up the focus on the overall user experience design.
The new Cisco WebEx for iPad 5.0 update delivers a simple setup process to enable the Box integration and a one button ‘share content’ option right in the center of the meeting window. This makes it elegantly easy to get started and collaborate with ease.
The frictionless sharing of content such as Word docs and spreadsheets, during my adhoc meetings, has quickly fueled an even greater adoption of the already action packed WebEx app. That said, I’m still a tad underwhelmed when attempting to use the new integration to host a formal presentation in a native PowerPoint file format.
It appears the Cisco WebEx for iPad app struggles to render complex multilayered slides with embedded animations and transitions which has been an ongoing battle in general for PowerPoint presentations when trying to share in third-party apps and platforms. On the flip side, sharing simple and preformatted presentations in a PDF format looks and works exceptionally well.
From an emerging collaboration strategy perspective, this integration is of significant interest. It underscores a shift taking place within an enterprise market where APIs are now playing a critical role in accelerating innovative, new, muti-vendor collaboration solutions.
It’s also interesting to see how quickly Box is transforming into an enterprise collaboration powerhouse while leveraging it’s ‘born in the cloud’ roots as a hosted file sharing service with native APIs in their core DNA. I’ve seen the Box impact on collaboration happen first hand within my own team at CDW where my fellow coworkers, with an almost shocking fluidity, began heavily using Box and quickly adopted the native commenting and activity stream to become our de facto intra-team social collaboration platform.
It’s also exciting to see Cisco’s social collaboration strategy shift away from trying to build its own platform into this new focus of bringing social activity streams, such as this Box integration, into the core collaboration solution stack. The exciting organic adoption of new collaboration capabilities within Box brings awareness that social collaboration is often most compelling as a social layer extended into business line workflows This can be seen from our WebEx + Box solution,versus trying to force users into some new social intranet portal.
This is just the beginning to an exciting year in 2014. I fully expect to see even more fantastic collaboration solution integrations as vendors like Cisco and Box continue to raise the bar in enterprise collaboration solutions fueled by the emerging API economy. It’ll be very interesting to see how existing enterprise collaboration platforms like Salesforce.com, Google Apps and Microsoft Office 365 will be impacted as they shift to support similar API integrated solutions.
As much as I like the idea of open API, and interconnected cloud. I have a hard time to believe this an actual use case.
Most web conference are a one-way presentation. Someone present content to someone else. That's rarely live collaboration on a file. And even if that happens, what's the probably of both participants to be familiar enough with box to have an account available to login and start "collaborating".
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I've had a few comments left on my youtube channel recently from people who believe I am wasting my time, because people who are wealthy enough to buy a yacht do not "waste their time" watching youtube videos.
I've had plenty of evidence to prove this to be completely untrue, but yesterday I had one of the greatest examples yet. I am attending the Cannes Yacht Show this week, where I have two yachts on display. The representatives of a very wealthy Greek individual came to see me and tell me that their client would like to view one of the yachts, he would be flying in by private jet that afternoon to view it. They went to great lengths to tell me how wealthy he is, and that he could actually afford something far larger but he really liked the model that I have on display.
When the client arrived I went to meet them and take them to a boat that would then take them to the yacht. The client was an elderly gentleman and as I approached him he said "I know you". I replied that I didn't believe we had ever met before, and he laughed and said..."no, I watch all of your videos"!
As you can imagine, this was hugely satisfying to hear. The company I work for sponsor most of the videos I produce, so for them it is essential to know that they are being watched by potential clients.
YouTube really is an incredible platform, it's not just kids watching pewdiepie, or beauty videos, or news commentaries. I sincerely believe that any business that is not making full use of it is missing out on the greatest market opportunity in history.
I have been lurker on here but wanted to speak up in this. Rich va poor people are the same. Just because you are rich does not mean you dont like watching videos of hobbies or about things you like. I feel that everyone from rich to poor use YouTube. All you have to do is look at all the high end car videos. Alot of those guys have BANK and they not only watch, but make videos them self. I feel that compared to TV, YouTube has a better reach since people can find people/channels that alone with thier views, hobbies an likes. Once they find a channel they like for what ever the reason...they watch and will often rewatch videos. I have some people who actively watch every video even if its does not follow the subject matter that is of most intereste to them. Anyway I think I will stop there..not everyone likes to read big paragraphs or many run on sentences lol
Of course. Why wouldn't they? Just think about yourself. If you woke up tomorrow with a billion dollars would you immediately stop watching YT just because you've got a ton of money? Obviously not.
No. Rich people are too busy making more money. The only reason we do any entrainment is because we’re on a wage or salary so when we are “off” we have nothing to do. But self made super rich can always find a way to make more and will seek it out because they can. And I wish I could too!
I would say they do. I think platforms like YouTube have changed the way how people consume media, this is a huge cultural change too. Most businesses in this day and age should pursue online media platforms. Just look at mobile devices, most people have access to a smartphone or a tablet on the go. I am sure the super wealthy do too.
It's true that the super-rich are focussed on increasing their wealth, but it's equally true that most of them enjoy spending it occasionally.
Time is their most valuable commodity, and video marketing of high end real estate, private jets, and superyachts allows them to take a good look at what is on offer so that they can be more targeted in the choice of which assets they really want to take the time to go and inspect.
YouTube is the world's largest archive of this kind of video content, and don't forget that it is a search engine too, so most wealthy people find it to be a very useful time-saving tool.
My initial instinct would be that rich people have better things to do but I guess not all rich people just sit in their mansions looking out of the window every night!
If I was rich - I would have so many ideas to create videos too! And I would certainly still be watching our videos for inspiration / for enjoyment / to pass the time etc.
I think that’s a really stupid comment, even celebrity’s watch YouTube believe it or not. YouTube is something that everyone can enjoy, maybe they might not like the same videos as everyone else but that doesn’t mean they watch anything on YouTube.
Probably not as much. Why? There is a reason why they are rich. They probably don't have near the free time a "normal" person has to just unplug behind a PC and watch YouTube videos.
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There are many significant details we must mention here in the beginning before the introduction to this chapter. It is imperative to locate and position our mind to what Daniel was looking at during his dream and vision in a geographical point of view, also we must determined and define some terms used during Daniel chapter 7.
The Great Sea was another way known during Daniel’s period for what is known today as the “Mediterranean Sea”. Daniel is living in the province of Shushan at the Far East of the Babylonian kingdom, and close to the Western North point of what is known today as the Persian Gulf. Shushan was considered, by the Babylonians and later by the Medes and Persians, the second capital of the Babylonian empire. Daniel is an older man, who had been thru the beginning of the Babylonian Empire with Nebuchadnezzar (the king that God made a beast and later restored him with a new heart, and whom, a gentile king, wrote the chapter 4 of this Book of Daniel). Keep in mind that life expectancy, especially for those on power, was not too favorable. Please set your mind as if you are looking at the preamble of Babylonian king Belshazzar experienced, that is the vision of king Belshazzar seeing the Hand of God writing in the wall of his palace, chapter 5. At this point God in His Omni-Powerful, Omni-Presence and Omni-Sufficiency, is preparing Daniel to what is to come in front of his eyes in a matters of few years after this fact.
Here in this verse it is very important to locate time wise, our mind and to transport ourselves to the timeline of events keeping in order the above paragraph that explain the events prior this moment. Daniel “saw”… This is a term use by the Literate Translation, translation I always and usually use during my Bible Studies. Below is the same verse extracted from the King James Version, which reads as follows:
(1) In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters.
To the naked eyes there is no much difference among the two versions, there is neither a discrepancy, but most be mentioned to those that are more into the roots of the words, known as “etymology”. As I am doing the research on this particular part of the verse, intrigues me the use of this word in the Literate Translation. I also used the “Word Study Series” “The Complete Word Study Old Testament” by Zodhiates (© 1994 AMG International, Inc.), and I discover that in their process of translating this particular verse they “applied the best process to make every word of the Bible understandable to the English reader by reference to the original manuscripts”, and I quote.
But the Holy Spirit intention is very clear in the use of the term “saw”, and allow me to explain myself. In order for you to see something you must be not just conscious in mind but capable in your senses and abilities to understand what it is presented to you at the moment in time. I do not agreed with King James translation of this verse, because I think the intention of the Holy Spirit here is to tell us that Daniel was not having a simple normal dream, but above and beyond of normal, it was a Dream with all details of reality and expectation of what God wants to communicate to Daniel. Of course that is my humble opinion. There is also the part that indicates that Daniel had “visions”, and that also strike me. As I prayed to the Lord for understanding on this matters, I felt that what the intention, again, from God thru the Holy Spirit, here was to make sure that we understood in a clear and vivid manner, that Daniel not only had a one time “Dream”, but God reveal to Daniel thru “visions”, in a plural term of the use of this word, verifying to his servant God’s intention and message, for such not to be confuse, misunderstood, or misinterpreted by the recipient.
God is not a God of confusion; He is very clear and to the point. We as human are the ones that make simple things too complicated.
In the verse one the Bible tells us that Daniel related the dream, to whom and how it is not a specific about it, but we must understand that one way of doing so was thru the manuscripts of the Book of Daniel.
(2) Daniel spoke and said, In my vision by night I was looking. And, behold, the four winds of the heavens were stirring up the Great Sea.
(4) The first was like a lion and had eagle’s wings. I watched until its wings were torn off. And it was lifted up from the earth and made to stand on two feet like a man, and a man’s heart was given to it.
As we continue on our journey of this chapter of the Book of Daniel, in verse two Daniel spoke and said (to whom and when it is not specified, because does not matter), in his “vision by night I was looking.” This is very clear-cut to the point; He “was looking” as in the verse one said, “he saw”. He was completely aware of what he was experiencing thru the Lord’s vision.
“The four winds of the heavens were stirring up the Great Sea,” he said. This is a very clear form to express that was going to be a lot of action and turbulence in the human atmosphere. Human history was going to be change in a quick and radical way. The world as he knew it was not going to be the same. Also the expression “Great Sea” was in reference of the Mediterranean Sea. Looking at the geographical map of the location, you must imagine the entire world, as they knew, from the West (Greece, Cappadocia), from the North (Media), from the East (Persia), and from the South (Egypt, Israel), this is in a general geographical way for more clear reference.
Daniel continue explaining his dream and visions saying that four great beast came from the sea and that each was different one to the other. Noticed how Daniel expressed the term “beasts” which is different from a term that is normally used in or by other versions, “creature”, which is not the term here used by Daniel.
It is very interesting to observed that Daniel only see four creatures coming out of the sea. Why not more than those? You will ask. After a long meditation and prayer for the Lord to reveal to my why, it came to my mind the following; there are before the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ only four kingdoms that actually make a remarkable difference in the history of human kind. After the birth of our Lord Jesus, there were other nations subjugating other nations, men that took power and became monarchs, kings, dictators and so on. There was even a time in where the Queen of Spain and the King of England expressed about their dominion around the world (that was the old and the new world as it was known later the land discovered by Columbus), that; “…The sun will never die…”, in their perspectives land.
But what theologians, preachers, pastors, educators and many others do not understand is that with the birth of the Lord and even more with the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ the debt was paid and since then there will not, there was not, there not any other kingdom but the one that will be, it was, and is for ever and eternity in the Lord Our Savior. That is another subject of discussion and study for a future Blog. Of course let me say that is my humble opinion.
If you remember the image representative to the Babylonian kingdom was very much so as is described in this particular verse. In any case, I have attached an image of this particular Babylonian kingdom symbol in this paragraph for you to make reference to.
It is evident that this is the Babylonian kingdom, and when Daniel indicates that the wings were turn off, it does mean the power of the kingdom was over. Always remember that this chapter’s events are taking place before the chapter 6 in the narratives chapters of the Book of Daniel. At this point it is a little bit confusing for Daniel to understand this image and it is not until later that he has the entire vision cleared by the Holy Spirit to Daniel. It does also said that it was lifted from the Earth, indicating this way the death of Nebuchadnezzar after his heart had being change to a man that recognized his limitations in front of the All Mighty as it is seeing in chapter 4 of the Book of Daniel in the narratives chapters, being chapter 4 the only chapter written by a gentile king.
(5) And, behold, another beast, a second, like a bear. And it was raised up on one side, and three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth. And they said this to it, Rise up, eat much flesh.
Here in the Book of Daniel Chapter 7 verse 5, Daniel described the 2nd beast. This is also indicative to the very stunning and dramatically way of Daniel’s description and more so of his detail oriented dream and visions. Noticed in this verse, Daniel do not pay more attention to the way this beast is in terms of color nor height or weight, but instead described vividly the way the beast is raised and what it had in her mouth. It is described as being rising up on one side. On an animal behavior, this normally happens when an animal had found the pray to be devour and in a glamorous feast of satisfaction rest while knowingly there is not a capable treat around and her belly gets full. Also it is interesting how Daniel specifically described what it was on the beast mouth saying and I quote; “…three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth…”, when I saw this expression I went to prayer, I asked the Lord for spiritual guidance on the meaning of this expression. Even when I had read of many others theologians studies and preachers sermons, masters of their domain (so they said), I was not completely satisfied, there most be more to it in the spiritual way. So I pray. It happened that I felt from the Lord and I hope in Him I am not saying or expressing something is out of His Word, and that is that the three ribs were three kingdoms that the Persian were capable to empowered and posses in every way. That is even though the beast had being asked to devour more. Those kingdoms, and this is based on my spiritual and historical observation, I must add, are the following;
I will understand if many of you disagreed to my observations but that is what I though were the answers to my prayer request. This is mainly, because in the description the three kingdoms are in the beast mouth. So the three kingdoms already devoured by the beast during the take over of the Babylonian kingdom were those three kingdoms, based on history. You might ask, what about Egypt and Greek kingdoms, do they count? Yes they do. But as you most remember, the beast is asked to rise up and eat more flesh, which means that during the process of the take over and incorporation of these other kingdoms by the Persians, the Persian kingdom it self was going to fall in the hands of the third beast.
(6) After this I was looking, and, behold, another like a leopard, and to it were four wings of a bird on its side. And also to the beast were four heads. And rulership was given to it.
Daniel continues describing the beast in his dream and visions. Here in verse six Daniel expressed to see a beast like a leopard with four wings on its side. It is very interesting to observe that the other beast that had wings was the first beast, the reason for this two particular beast to have wings is because they were chosen by God to fit His will and plan, not so the other beast (Nebuchadnezzar Babylonian King and Cyrus the King of Persia (to whom He called by Cyrus own name even hundreds of years before Cyrus took the power)); this particular beast was Babylonian kingdom, which tells me that as quickly and powerful the Babylonian were taking over other nations and kingdoms that way it was going to be happening with the Greek kingdom, which is this third beast. This kingdom was lead by Alexander the Great and in accordance with “Mathews Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible” (this commentary could be download for free under the used of the e-sword, software you could acquired for free under the website www.e-sword.org ).
“This was the Grecian monarchy, founded by Alexander the Great, active, crafty, and cruel, like a leopard. He had four wings of a fowl; the lion seems to have had but two wings; but the leopard had four, for though Nebuchadnezzar made great dispatch in his conquests Alexander made much greater. In six years’ time he gained the whole empire of Persia, a great part besides of Asia, made himself master of Syria, Egypt, India, and other nations. This beast had four heads; upon Alexander’s death his conquests were divided among his four chief captains; Seleucus Nicanor had Asia the Great; Perdiccas, and after him Antigonus, had Asia the Less; Cassander had Macedonia; and Ptolemeus had Egypt. Dominion was given to this beast; it was given of God, from whom alone promotion comes.”
This term in accordance with the strong numbers on the King James Version of the Bible means also “dominion”, and God of course gave that, because He is the only one capable to give so, but in addition to it the consequences of it as well. What I mean by this is that the contemplation of this kingdom was not to only take over other kingdoms as fast as it did. The consequences were much severe, to maintain proper control on such vast empire. This empire will later fall in to the hands of there own predators and it was not going to be destroyed but instead assimilated into the Roman cultured to the point were it used to be said that Rome conquered Greece with his military power but Greece conquered Rome with their culture.
Greek became the main language in all areas of the needs for civilization to survived, it did took the place of the previous language used by the known world at the time of Babylonian and the Persian Empire, the Aramaic from Palestine. The Greek language was now the center of the education, trade and writing, even for the common speech. Many Roman use such language for them to communicate, not “Latin” but Greek. At Alexandria the Old Testament was translated in Greek Language, also known this translation of the Old Testament as the “Septuagint”, due to the Large colony of Jews and many of them could not even speak their natural language, that is Aramaic but instead they communicated in Greek. The New Testament was even written in Greek, as we know it. From 167 BCE the Romans started to take over the Greek Empire, but the influence of the Greek was always to remain among them and even to this day.
(7) And after this I was looking in the night visions. And, behold, the fourth beast was frightening and terrifying, and very strong! And to it were great iron teeth. It devoured, and crushed, and stamped what was left with its feet. And it was different from all the beasts before it; and it had ten horns.
(8) I was thinking about the horns. And behold! Another little horn came up among them, and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. And behold! In this horn were eyes like the eyes of the man, and a mouth speaking great things.
There are many things that we as human do not understand unless we have the Holy Spirit of God and by Faith only and only by Faith are that we can accept such things. Daniel’s descriptions of things in his vision and dream are some of them.
Daniel is describing the fourth beast as he said; “…was frightening and terrifying, and very strong!..” These three adjectives are the one Daniel’s choose to described the beast
(Chaldee); corresponding to H2119; to slink, that is, (by implication) to fear, or (causatively) be formidable: – make afraid, dreadful, fear, terrible.
(Chaldee); from a root corresponding to that of H4975; well loined (that is, burly) or mighty: – terrible.
There is nothing in the description that Daniel is given us that declared it is a Dragon, or other kind of rare beast, but it is for sure a unique of it’s kind in every way. Also it is given the detail of having iron teeth. Daniel also in a specific manner said the following;
i. A primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively): – X at all, burn up, consume, devour (-er, up), dine, eat (-er, up), feed (with), food, X freely, X in . . . wise (-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, X quite.
It has 3 qualities of what appeared to be a strong fear ugly beast with the power of devoured, crushed and stamped whatever is left. I had broken down the strong numbers meaning and reference above for your benefits and easier understanding of how important and simplified the terms that Daniel used to described this particular beast were.
We concluded earlier that the beast was not only a frightening, terrifying and strong beast giving with these qualities the superiority over the other prior beast seeing by Daniel in the dream, it has the visual appearance and has the strength to uphold the power that desire. It does said that had iron teeth and when I came to that particular point made me think about what teeth are for and most of all where they are located in any creature created. Teeth in accordance with the Microsoft© Encarta® College Dictionary is, “a whitish Bony Object in the Mouth of a Human or a Vertebrate Animal use for biting and chewing food”, it also said the following, “invertebrate part resembling a tooth is a sharp part on an invertebrate made of horny, calcareous, or chitinous material and functioning like or resembling a vertebrate tooth”. But in this case Daniel said that were “Great Iron Teeth”, we know teeth are for chewing our food, beautification, protection in some case and many other uses, but in the case of the beast were for devouring, which in the meaning in accordance with the strong numbers meaning was either accusing or eating, and that is what exactly the beast will do. Will not only accuse the victims on it path but also will eat them piece-by-piece until they are all gone.
The material that these teeth are made of are not a natural material for such part of any beast’s body, this material is more utilized by the human to create or assembled a piece of their own demised, and here is no exception. Also the teeth help us to communicate among each other, but in this case is not one of the qualities attributed to the beast.
Daniel indicates that the beast will also crushed, and once again in accordance with the definition of the strong numbers above it means that whatever will take will make it in a small pieces, unable to be re-use.
The third quality of the beast was that will stamped, and so we know in accordance with the strong number that the meaning of the word is to summit of humiliate those that will be in the beast past.
Daniel indicates that the Beast was different from the others before it and you might say, well a beast is a beast right? And even when you are right on the spot, never the less there is remarkable differences in between this beast and the others. Let’s bring some of those differences:
We already agreed that this beast is the Roman Empire, and different from any empire of its time and or before it, the Roman Empire whenever they took another empire or culture, they different from the Babylonian or for that matter the Medes or Persian, the Romans would never take anything from the empire they conquered. Nor the people they though were brilliant in science or math, not best musician, nor the best warriors, nor the best builders, not at all. Instead the subjugated and inflicted pain and suffering to the new empire or culture until the conquered empire or culture felt to give themselves to the Roman’s authority without any rules and limitations. It was not until the Roman Empire became more sophisticated that their policy of conquering others changes.
The Roman Empire Army was a very unique force, to the point in where even today’s forces in many countries applied some principles from such forces in the past. Whatever they were sent to conquered, could not and will not be left without achieving the proper result expected. This was due to the fact that the Roman forces gave to the military retiree many privileges that were not available otherwise and they could only be obtained if the soldier were to survive the soldier carrier. In order for a soldier to count on his retirement, they count fiercely on the man on his left, right and rear flank to protect each other in order to prevail in such career. Each of them considered each other a family member until the end of the career of that particular soldier. This I think is what Daniel sees as the “iron teeth”.
The influence of the Greek culture was so strong that could be seeing in all aspect of the Roman culture, more so in their religious practices. This particular influence was so remarkable that affected not just the way they live their privates and civil lives but their political empire. It was so strong that affected even the development of Christianity. As a result of this the proclamation at the end of verse 6 in this chapter on the Book of Daniel in regard to the second beast take effect, and the second beast rules over the fourth beast but in a cultural way. This is called the “Hellenistic Period”.
So now the beast not only had ten horns but it did grew a smaller and more powerful horn, but not before three of the older horns were uprooted to make place for the little horn. Read the following:
Rev_17:7 And the angel said to me, Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast supporting her, the one having the seven heads and the ten horns.
Rev_17:8 The beast which you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss, and goes to perdition. And those dwelling on the earth will marvel, the ones whose names have not been written on the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, seeing the beast, that it was a thing, and is not, yet now is.
Rev_17:11 And the beast which was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goes to perdition.
Rev_17:12 And the ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive authority as kings one hour with the beast.
Rev_17:16 And the ten horns which you saw on the beast, these will hate the harlot, and will make her desolated and naked. And they will eat her flesh, and will burn her down with fire.
Rev_17:17 For God gave into their hearts to do His mind, and to act in one mind, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the Words of God shall be fulfilled.
“The fourth beast was more fierce, and formidable, and mischievous, than any of them, unlike any of the other, nor is there any among the beasts of prey to which it might be compared, Dan_7:7. The learned are not agreed concerning this anonymous beast; some make it to be the Roman empire, which, when it was in its glory, comprehended ten kingdoms, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Britain, Sarmatia, Pannonia, Asia, Greece, and Egypt; and then the little horn which rose by the fall of three of the other horns (Dan_7:8) they make to be the Turkish empire, which rose in the room of Asia, Greece, and Egypt. Others make this fourth beast to be the kingdom of Syria, the family of the Seleucidae, which was very cruel and oppressive to the people of the Jews, as we find in Josephus and the history of the Maccabees. And herein that empire was diverse from those which went before, that none of the preceding powers compelled the Jews to renounce their religion, but the kings of Syria did, and used them barbarously. Their armies and commanders were the great iron teeth with which they devoured and broke in pieces the people of God, and they trampled upon the residue of them. The ten horns are then supposed to be ten kings that reigned successively in Syria; and then the little horn is Antiochus Epiphanes, the last of the ten, who by one means or other undermined three of the kings, and got the government. He was a man of great ingenuity, and therefore is said to have eyes like the eyes of a man; and he was very bold and daring, had a mouth speaking great things. We shall meet with him again in these prophecies.”
On my part, as a man of God and by Faith, I will say this is for the end times, in when the times to be reflective in the Lord our Savior is and will be as always very important because otherwise we will not be part of His Second Coming. You might ask in what I am basing my opinion? My answer is contained in the next verse.
Rev_13:2 And the beast which I saw was like a leopard, and its feet as of a bear, and its mouth as a lion’s mouth. And the dragon gave its power to it, and its throne, and great authority.
Rev_13:3 And I saw one of its heads, as having been slain to death, and its deadly wound was healed. And all the earth wondered after the beast.
Rev_13:4 And they worshiped the dragon who gave authority to the beast; and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like the beast; who is able to make war with it?
At the end of times, in accordance with the Book of Revelation, The Beast will contain characteristics of each of these four beasts that Daniel saw in his dream and visions.
(9) I was looking until the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of Days sat, whose robe was white as snow and the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was like flames of fire, its wheels like burning fire.
(10) A stream of fire went out and came out from before Him. A thousand thousands served Him, and a myriad myriads stood before Him. The judgment was set and the books were opened.
Here Daniel expressed how his attention was called at the moment of the casting down of thrones, let see what the Bible has to say about that particular.
Mat_19:28 And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, You who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Mat_25:31 But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.
Act_2:30 Being a prophet, then, and knowing that God swore with an oath to him that of the fruit of his loin, as concerning flesh, to raise the Christ to sit on his throne, see Psa. 132:11
Rev_3:21 The one overcoming, I will give to him to sit with Me in My throne, as I also overcame and sat with My Father in His throne.
Rev_4:2 And at once I became in spirit. And, behold, a throne was set in Heaven, and One sitting on the throne.
Rev_4:3 And the One sitting was in appearance like a jasper stone, and a sardius; and a rainbow was around the throne, in appearance like an emerald.
Rev_4:4 And around the throne I saw twenty four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty four elders sitting, having been clothed in white garments. And they had golden crowns on their heads.
Rev_4:5 And out of the throne come forth lightnings and thunders and voices. And seven lamps of fire are burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God;
Rev_4:6 and a glassy sea before the throne, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne and around the throne were four living creatures, full of eyes before and behind.
Rev_4:9 And whenever the living creatures shall give glory and honor and thanks to the One sitting on the throne, to the One living to the ages of the ages,
Rev_4:10 the twenty four elders fall down before Him sitting on the throne; and they will worship the One living to the ages of the ages, and will throw their crowns before the throne, saying,
Rev_5:1 And I saw on the right of the One sitting on the throne a scroll having been written within and on the back, having been sealed with seven seals.
So Daniel eyes were brought from one point of attention to another, and after he sees the “thrones”, this is used as a plural noun, and all that I can say is to leave it to the Lord for the explanation of it, as the Word of God says, today in part we know… It also continue saying that the “Ancient of Days sat”, and this name is in capital letters, this is without a doubt the descriptive name of the Only Living God, YAHWEH, The Beginning and The End. If you read Revelation Chapter 4, you also will see how John described a similar vision of the Throne of God (see it in the above reference). In verse 10 says that “the books were opened”, but which books, and by whom?
Rev_20:12 And I saw the dead, the small and the great, standing before God. And books were opened. And another Book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged out of the things written in the books, according to their works.
(11) Then I was looking because of the voice of the great words which the horn spoke. I was looking until the beast was killed, and his body was destroyed and given to the burning flame.
(12) And the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away. Yet length of life was given them for a season and a time.
Rev_19:20 And the beast was seized, and with this one the false prophet doing signs before it, by which he led astray those having received the mark of the beast, and those worshiping its image. The two were thrown alive into the Lake of Fire burning with brimstone.
Rev_20:10 And the Devil leading them astray was thrown into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet were. And they were tormented day and night to the ages of the ages.
As I had being meditating on this two above verse, Daniel is perplex by the way the little horn spoke, it is being said in the Bible that at the end times there will be blasphemers, read below:
Daniel continue saying that he was looking until the beast was kill, of course he is referring to the fourth beast, the one with four wings, teeth of iron, with a frightening, terrifying and strong appearance with ten horns and a little one added to it, that beast was cast to the burning flame. Read the above reference in Revelation 19:20 and 20:10.
(13) I was looking in the night visions. And behold! One like the Son of Man came with the clouds of the heavens. And He came to the Ancient of Days. And they brought Him near before Him.
(14) And dominion was given to Him, and glory, and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion which shall not pass away, and His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
(9) And saying these things, as they looked on, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him from their sight.
(10) And as they were intently looking into the heaven, He having gone, even behold, two men in white clothing stood by them,
(11) who also said, Men, Galileans, why do you stand looking up to the heaven? This Jesus, the One being taken from you into the heaven, will come in the way you saw Him going into the heaven.
In the sacrifice on the cross, Jesus our Savior paid our debts in full and all that we are waiting for is for His return to take us with Him.
(15) I, Daniel, was distressed in my spirit amidst its sheath, and the visions of my head alarmed me.
(16) And I came near one of those who stood by and asked him the truth of all this. And he told me and made me know the meaning of the things.
(18) But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.
Here is the meaning of the four beasts, and as we discussed before hand, they are the four kingdoms we explained.
(19) Then I wanted to know the truth of the fourth beast, which was different from all of them, very frightening, whose teeth were of iron and its nails bronze; who devoured and crushed, and trampled what was left with its feet,
(20) also of the ten horns that were on its head, and the other which came up, and before whom three fell, even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and its appearance was greater than his fellows.
(22) until the Ancient of Days came. And judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.
(23) And he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all kingdoms, and shall devour all the earth, and shall trample it down and crush it.
(24) And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings; they shall rise, and another shall rise after them. And he shall be different from the first, and he shall humble three kings.
(25) And he shall speak words against the Most High, and he shall wear out the saints of the Most High. And he intends to change times and law. And they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and one half time.
(26) But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his rulership, to cut off and to destroy until the end.
Here in verses 19 thru 26, which are the one that the angel of the Lord is given as an explanation to Daniel, the angel expressed few things not included in the explanation of events by Daniel before hand.
One of the things is expressed by the angel of the Lord is that the beast had nails of bronze. This might mean that will be able to do more damage.
Also that the small horn that grew on the beast, made war against the saints and overcame them, but “until” the Ancient of Days came. Please keep very close attention to the preposition “until”, which define a condition to be met for such event to happen.
He (the little horn) shall intend to change time (that is seasons) and law. This is very important to me, and so should be for you also. The only Law that God is interested on is the Mosaic Law and as we know the false prophet and the anti-christ will proclaim they to be the ones to give salvation and peace, misleading even to many of the elite of the saints of the Lord.
Mat_24:5 For many will come in My name, saying, I am the Christ. And they will cause many to be led astray.
They shall be given in to the hands of the little horn for a time (one year), times (two years) and a half of time (half of a year), which is the same as the three and a half years of Tribulation in accordance with the Book of Revelation.
Rev_12:14 And two wings of the great eagle were given to the woman, that she might fly into the wilderness, to her place, where she is nourished there a time, and times, and half a time, away from the serpent’s face.
(27) And the kingdom and rulership, and the greatness of the kingdom under all the heavens shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. And all kingdoms shall serve and obey Him.
(28) Until now is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts terrified me much, and my face changed on me. But I kept the matter in my heart.
Table of Correlation of Images in the Book of Daniel in PDF Format (Please Click on this Link until you will be able to see the Image in a PDF Format.)
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In the context of the Year of the Consecrated Life, an International Congress for formators of Consecrated Life entitled “Living in Christ according to the way of life of the Gospel; Formed to the consecrated life in the heart of the Church and the world “, was held in Rome from 7 to 11 April 2015.
Organized by the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (CIVCSVA), it was the second international meeting of 2015 to be held in Rome among the many initiatives under the program that CIVCSVA, accepting the directions and wishes expressed by Pope Francis. The first of these was held 22 to 25 January 2015, and was an ecumenical meeting between consecrated men and women belonging to different Christian churches. The third will have the young consecrated as target, summoned to Rome for an international workshop to be held September 16 to 18, 2015.
Ever since the publication of the program of the Year of Consecrated Life, in fact, Congress was presented as a good opportunity for continuing training for trainers who wish to take advantage. And, indeed, this ecclesial event was truly a fruitful training opportunities, exchange and fellowship for participants Oblates. The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate were granted 11 seats in 1300 participants. For logistical reasons, given the high number of acceptances received, the CIVCSVA has, in fact, reserved the decision to determine how many trainers for each religious congregation could participate, according to criteria of origin and number of members of each Institute. so in the end only the Oblates who had made the first such recognition could participate, while others have had to give it up. Besides the three trainers of the International Roman Scholasticate – p. Mario Brandi, p. Joaquin Martinez p. Jude Saparamadu – were present p. Ron Laframboise (United States), p. Joseph Phiri (South Africa), p. Gaby Kinze (Congo), p. André Ndéné (Senegal), p. Wojciech Popielewski (Poland), p. Nobert Wilczek (Germany), p. Giuseppe Rubino (Italy) and p. Józef Wcisło (Poland).
From the first hours, despite the high number of participants, it has experienced an intense atmosphere of brotherhood and joy that accompanied all the experience of the Congress. The numbers can make sense of the ecclesial value of this event: 1300 trainers, coming from 108 different countries, belonging to 450 different charisms. The participants were divided into “tables”, or in mixed communities (8-10 people) who took part in the work of Congress while sitting around a table, place of sharing and friendship. To support the fraternity has greatly helped the simplicity with which both the Cardinal Prefect of the CIVCSVA, João Braz de Aviz, the Secretary, Monsignor José Rodríguez Carballo, they related with the participants, “losing” time in listening and nell’intrattenersi with those encountered during the day. In addition to the interesting papers entrusted to experts from different continents, the Congress also included the participation in one of the many workshops on interesting current topics, such as “the role of the community / fraternity in training”, “accompaniment and discernment in the initial stages of education “,” training affectivity in time of sex scandals “,” training in communications in the digital age “,” the poor, training agents “,” the challenge of the evangelical counsels in the context of modern anthropology ” “formation in the shared mission” and so on.
– Ongoing formation as “idea-mother”, or teaching precondition of all initial training. “Education is the action of the Father who seeks to form in us the feelings and sensitivities of the Son. A formation that has this goal can only last a lifetime: it is the idea of continuing education. But the training is not something that comes after, that is, after the formation of so-called institutional or initial, as if the formation journey through life was something less real and effective. On the contrary, continuing education is what comes first, that is the premise and foundation of the entire educational and pedagogical project route of each stage of initial formation. Purpose of the initial training is, therefore, form the willingness to let oneself be molded by life (docibilitas), that is, the availability of “learning to learn”, to let themselves undermine by life itself, in all its seasons. Must be prepared to this -ribadivano P. Cencini and later Mons. Carballo – helping to recognize and work on all those fears, stiffness, suspicion, resistance with which we usually defend ourselves from reality, from the other, only to no longer hear the reality itself the mediation training action of the Father “;
– The educational relationship as “fundamental” instrument of education, paying attention to form the heart and not just the attitudes;
– The importance of human formation as support, without fear, to the spiritual, theological and charismatic and psycho-spiritual integration processes, starting from the initial stages;
– Delicacy and importance of the educational ministry requires, now more than ever, a “full-time commitment”;
The audience with Pope Francis has been a highlight of the experience moment of joy lived in those days. Here is an excerpt of his speech that touched points are very dear to the spirituality of the Oblate: “Consecrated life is beautiful; It is one of the most precious treasures of the Church, rooted in the baptismal vocation. And ‘therefore a nice thing to be trainers, because it is a privilege to participate in the work of the Father, which is to form the heart of the Son in the Spirit who calls. Sometimes you may feel that this service as a burden, as if to take us away from something more important. But this is a deception, is a temptation. The mission is certainly important, but it is equally important to train for the mission, forming the passion for the proclamation, forming the passion to go anywhere, in any suburb, to announce to all the love of Jesus Christ, especially to those who they are far away, to tell about the young and the poor, and let also evangelized by them. This requires a solid foundation, a Christian personality structure that the family rarely can give in these our days. And this increases your responsibilities. ” “Know that if at any time you feel that your work is not sufficiently appreciated, know that Jesus is following you with love and the entire Church is grateful to you!”
The Congress was undoubtedly a significant experience that we hope will help the men and women pledging consecrated in the ministry of education to “live the present with passion and to embrace the future with hope”, especially after the consoling words of the Prefect and Secretary of CIVCSVA have dismissed the participants:
“Dear Formators, the Church loves you, appreciates you and pray for you. Without your service consecrated life could not exist, or would have an uncertain future. Without your patience and your discernment of God’s people would risk not to see that street light that can shine in a world that passes, the final world transfigured by the Beatitudes. “
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Over the last three years, writer-director Sal Bardo’s films have screened at nearly 50 film festivals in 10 countries. In 2011, he won the Audience Award for Best First Time Filmmaker at Reel Affirmations: Washington D.C.’s International LGBT Film Festival for his short film Requited, which made its world premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival. Sal’s second film, Sam, tackles gender identity and bullying, while his third project, Chaser, confronts the issue of HIV/AIDS in the gay community.
Pink Moon is about two teens who struggle to deal with an unwanted pregnancy in a society where heterosexuals are persecuted and abortion is forbidden.
The project originally started as a feature film addressing bullying, suicide, and LGBT rights by imagining a so-called “homonormative” society, where the majority of the population is gay. And the short film still touches on all of those things, but the more I delved into this world I’d created, the more fascinated I became with what the effect would be on reproductive rights. It wasn’t until I finished writing the feature-length version of the script that I realized just how fundamentally tied women’s rights are to LGBT rights: personal freedom, what society dictates we can and cannot do with our bodies, and the oppression and violence that has resulted in the fight to both gain and protect those rights. But it’s very possible that communities that are typically allies in our world might be adversaries in a world where unintended pregnancy, for example, might not be very common. The majority would have no need for abortion services and, in fact, stigmatize it. I like to make movies that entertain but also provoke a conversation. I like to flip things around and ask, “What if?” Unfortunately, that “what if” is becoming a frightening reality for millions of women across the U.S. right now.
First and foremost, I want to tell a good story with compelling characters. If the film sparks a dialogue about the politics of women’s rights, then that’s a bonus. Several years ago I was talking to a female friend who insisted that voting didn’t matter and that lawmakers would never succeed at rolling back reproductive rights. Flash forward to 2014 and it’s a very real danger, especially at the state level. I think it’s important for people, especially those of us who have grown up post-Roe v. Wade, to understand what things could be like if abortion isn’t safe, legal and accessible. Whether you support abortion rights or not, these are our sisters, mothers, and daughters. And this issue is really important to me.
We just launched our Kickstarter campaign, so that’s a simple, secure way people can support the project. And we’re offering lots of great rewards to backers, including opportunities to be in the film, DVDs, tickets to the premiere, and things like that. Even if you can’t contribute financially, you can spread the word by sharing the link with your friends and family. Connecting with people is the most important thing. We want people to feel like they’re part of the conversation, and part of the project itself. It’s impossible to make a good movie all by yourself. It truly takes a village!
My Mother sent the following article to me a while ago. Mostly, we don’t know what we don’t know, but when scientists need to reference the Bible to solve an astrological dilemma, well, let’s just say it’s got to make you think… NASA and the Bible For all the scientists out there and for all…
“Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as before time.” 2 Samuel 7: 10 “But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as…
Experience and history have shown many conflicts were born because everyone involved did not have the same points of reference. So, what we are going to do is assume you, the reader, are gifted and know half of all the knowledge that has ever existed on earth, throughout all history up to this very moment.…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you came with an owners manual. From the time we are conceived we trust our environment and those in it to have our best interest at heart. Hate to burst your bubble, but that is seldom the case. More often than not, our parents are raising us with defective programing…
I have always felt that sharing life lessons with humanity would benefit younger generations. Theories and opinions are great starting points, but until action is taken, with consequences, one cannot truly appreciate the impact they have on our futures. With this blog, I propose to write about what I have come to understand after nearly…
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16 pairs of male and female professional Go players who represent the Japanese Go world will play tournament games, and in the 4th round, the winning pair will be decided. Games from the 1st round to the semifinal round will be played at the Nihon Ki-in on February 10, and the final game will be played at the Nihon Ki-in on March 4.
We are pleased to announce that we are going to hold the 16th World Students Go Oza Championship from Feb 19 to Feb 23 in 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
To select 16 students to proceed the championship in Tokyo, we are going to have preliminary round on the Internet.
University/College students under the age of 30 can participate in the preliminary rounds. We would like as many students as possible to participate in the Internet tournament using Pandanet-IGS.
Thank you for your support in advance. If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].
Thursday September 7: The 61st Kansai Kiin Championship, 3rd game, Round 1, Yuki Satoshi Champion vs. Yo Seiki 7p
On Thursday, 13 July, the IGS Server has to be offline for maintenance work starting on 5pm UTC. It should be back up latest at 11pm UTC, hopefully earlier.
You can use it to practise a nice collection of Life & Death problems. There are always new collections which you can purchase using the internal Panda Coins currency. The app also features Panda Sensei, an AI which can solve any custom Life & Death situation for you better than top pros! The position just has to be contained to a closed region.
The 2017 edition of the WAGC was held in Sheraton Hotel in the city of Guiyang in southern China from June 4th till June 7th and it had 50 countries registered but only 48 competing for the World Go Champion title as Hungary and Madagascar didn’t make it to the event.
Pandanet is holding the Internet 13×13 Amateur World Go Championship. The winner in the Main class will earn the right to play a game with Hirofumi Ohashi 6-dan (13×13 Net game).
Champion is Iyama Yuta Honinbo. The challenger is Motoki Katsuya 8p. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
After beating the last year’s champions Shikshina/Shikshin in a dramatic game, Natalia Kovaleva and Dmitrij Surin are the European Pair Go Champions 2017 – congratulations! The second place goes to Zhau Pei and Lukas Krämer, followed by Svetlana Shikshina and Ilya Shikshin on the place three. Results and photos can be found at the tournament website
The 20th European Pair Go Championship will take place this weekend in Strasbourg, France. Title holders Svetlana Shikshina and Ilya Shikshin will face thirty pairs coming from fourteen different European countries. Games will be broadcast and analysed live on the server by Ali Jabarin 1p. The tournament starts on Saturday, April 1st at 11:00 C.E.T. Further informations at : http://pairgo.gostrasbourg.fr
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Judan and challenger is Yu Zheng Qi 7p The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
16 pairs of male and female professional Go players who represent the Japanese Go world will play tournament games, and in the 4th round, the winning pair will be decided. Games from the 1st round to the semifinal round will be played at the Nihon Ki-in on February 12, and the final game will be played at the Nihon Ki-in on March 5.
A five-round Swiss System tournament will be played by 32 pairs, made up of 31 pairs representing 20 overseas countries and territories and eight regions of Japan and the winning pair in the Pandanet Qualifying Tournament held by the Internet Go Salon Pandanet.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Oza. and challenger is Yu Zheng Qi 7p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
Champion is Iyama Yuta Meijin. The challenger is Takao Shinji 9p. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Gosei and challenger is Murakawa Daisuke 8p. The time limit is four hours each.
The 6th edition of the Pandanet Go European Teams Championship was held online on Pandanet Go Server from September 2015 till May 2016 where 34 national teams competed in 3 leagues.
The final stage of this tournament was held in Azimut Hotel, St. Petersburg, Russia on july 22nd and 23rd , the same location as the 60th Polymetal EGC this year.
The top 4 teams of the A-league who played the finals this year were Russia, Ukraine, Romania and France who qualified after the 9 rounds played online in the preliminary stage of this event.
The time settings for the games played in the finals were same as in the preliminary rounds with 1hour main time and 10min/25 stones byo-yomi.
On the 1st round of this tournament played on july 22nd Russia defeated France 3-1 and Ukraine defeated Romania 4-0.
The results of the 2nd round played in the morning of july 23rd were Russia vs Romania 3-1 and France vs Ukraine 2-2.
All the games played in the European Teams Championship were held at the 18th floor of Azimut Hotel which offered a great panoramic view of St.Petersburg city .
The winners of this edition were Ukraine team , well done and see you again in the finals next season !
The Samsung Cup is a prestigious international Go competition held every year since 1996 and it’s one of the toughest Go tournaments as top class players from Korea, China , Japan , Taiwan and even amateurs can take part in the preliminary rounds and compete in the final stage to win attractive prizes of almost 300.000 us$ which makes it comparable with the major titles in Japan like Kisei, Honinbo and Meijin.
The host of this big international event is Hankuk Kiwon ( Korean Baduk Association ) which is located in Seoul, S. Korea.
Usually the format of the Samsung Cup starts with a preliminary tournament where top pro players and top amateurs are invited to play in order to qualify for the last 32 players main event which is a Knock-Out tournament with best of 3 games played in the finals.
This year’s World Division preliminary rounds were held in S. Korea at Hankuk Kiwon from july 17 till july 20 and 1 player got the seat for the final stage of the tournament.
Among the 12 players who took part in the qualification there were 4 european players who joined as well: Ali Jabarin 1p from Israel, Pavol Lisy 1p from Slovakia, Mateusz Surma 1p from Poland and Cornel Burzo 6d from Romania.
All the games started at 1p.m ( local time in Seoul ) with 1 round/ day and time limits : main time 2 hours/ player and byo yomi 1min/5times
The other 4 players got automatically seated in the 2nd round and played the winners from the first round .
It was quite impressive that all 4 european players managed to get in the last 4 to compete for the seat in this Samsung Cup great event.
Congrats to the winner of this year’s World Division Ali Jabarin 1p and let’s hope he will make a great performance in the Samsung Cup tournament along with top pros like Ke Jie 9p, the winner of this big event in 2015.
Pandanet is holding the world’s first Internet 13×13 Amateur World Go Championship. The winners will be presented with splendid prizes.
The 4th China-Korea-Japan Professional Pair Go Championship will take place from 27-28 April 2016 in Anhui Province, China China. Pandanet will make reports from the games.
Defending champion is Ida Atsushi Judan and challenger is Iyama Yuta 9p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
16 pairs of male and female professional Go players who represent the Japanese Go world will play tournament games, and in the 4th round, the winning pair will be decided. Games from the 1st round to the semifinal round will be played at the Nihon Ki-in, and there will be commentaries using a large demonstration board. The final game will be played in the studio of IGO & SHOGI CHANNEL and broadcast at a later date.
Defending champion is Murakawa Daisuke Oza. and challenger is Iyama Yuta 9p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
The 59th European Go Congress was held in Liberec, Cz. Republic a touristic city located in the north of the country close to the border with Germany and Poland and it was probably the biggest European Go event as it gathered more than 900 participants from 44 countries with over 700 players attending the main event.
Like every Go Congress the European Go Championship was one of the most important tournaments organized here and this year EGF implemented a new system (http://www.egc2015.cz/rules/championship)to decide the winner of the European Go title who was Fan Hui 2p from France.
Besides the European Go Championship there were many side events taking place in the 2 weeks of the Go Congress:
Let’s hope all the players had a great time and good games during the stay in Liberec, Czech Republic and will look forward for the next European Go Congress. Till then see you online on Pandanet-IGS for training games.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Gosei and challenger is Yamashita Keigo 9p. The time limit is four hours each.
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Champion is Iyama Yuta Honinbo. The challenger is Yamashita Keigo 9p. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Takao Shinji Judan and challenger is Ida Atsushi 8p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Shei Imin Women’s Meijin and challenger is Suzuki Ayumi 6p. The match is best of three games, so two wins are required to secure the title.
Champion is Iyama Yuta Meijin. The challenger is Kono Rin 9p. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Oza. and challenger is Murakawa Daisuke 7p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
*People who hope to participate in A～C Class and have not been confirmed of their rank by Pandanet, need to play at least 20 games and be confirmed of their rank by September 30. If a question mark appears next to the rank, it means the rank has not been officially confirmed by Pandanet.
In order to extend the application deadline, the tournament dates have been put back a little. (Sep 2nd, 2014)
North and South America vs. Asia & Oceania：PST 7:00pm, JST 12:00pm on the following day (GMT 3:00am on the following day)
People who hope to participate in A～C Class and have not been confirmed of their rank by Pandanet, need to play at least 20 games and be confirmed of their rank by September 30. If a question mark appears next to the rank, it means the rank has not been officially confirmed by Pandanet.
The 4th SportAccord World Mind Games Online Go Tournament Champion title will be awarded by SportAccord.
The 19th Pandanet Cup Internet World Amateur Go Tournamentant Champion title will be awarded by Pandanet.
Five-rounds of tournament style games will be played by 32 representative pairs from 21 overseas countries and territories, and 11 pairs selected from 8 domestic regions.
The Go competition of the 4th SportAccord World Mind Games will take place from 11-17 December 2014 in Beijing, China. Pandanet will make reports from the games.
Two of the world’s top Go players – Lee Sedol 9p (Korea) and Gu Li 9p (China) – will be playing a jubango throughout 2014.
You can watch the moves only on Panda-Tetsuki. If you want to enjoy the commentary by Myungwan Kim 9p, please download GoPanda2.
Sponsor MLily will award the first player to win six games with 5 million RMB (approximately 820,000 USD).
The time allowance is hour hours, plus five minutes of thinking time, to be used in one-minute units. minutes.
The location chosen for this big European Go event was Ramada 4 star Hotel in the city center of Sibiu which is one of the most touristic cities in Romania and also a cultural center being designated as European Cultural Capital in 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibiu
Almost 500 players and approx 25 professional from Japan, Korea China and Europe attended the EGC this year and made the main event a very tough competition . For a complete result list of the Open Championship see http://www.egc2014.com/rezultate/main.htm
With 6 wins and 4 losses scored in the main event I tied for 12th place which was quite a decent result regarding the strong field of the tournament won by Yulin Tong 4p of China.
There were many side events taking place in the 2 weeks at EGC and most of them were won by strong amateurs or pro players from China as well, in the rapid tournament I managed to finish 5th overall and 3rd among europeans, see final standings here : http://www.egc2014.com/rezultate/rapid.htm
Another big side event during EGC was the Pair-Go Championship sponsored by World Pair Go Association and Japan Pair Go Association and gathered about 90 pairs who played in 2 groups, the even and handicap blocks.
I joined this event with my 1d partner Adelina Sora but we didn’t qualify in top 32 knock-out after losing 2 out of 3 games in groups against strong pairs consisting of pro players but it was a great learning experience. The final results : http://www.egc2014.com/rezultate/pair.htm
Playing EGC is not all about Go competition but also a good opportunity to make friends all over the world and have a good time in front of the goban or having a drink and a good chat to forget about the tournament pressure.
In hope for better results at EGC 2015 next year in Liberec, Cz Republic I am going to train harder replaying pro games and of course playing rated games on IGS-Pandanet.
Champion is Iyama Yuta Honinbo. The challenger is Ida Atsushi 8p. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Chen Yaoye 9p and challenger is Ke Jie 4p. The match is best of three games, so two wins are required to secure the title!
Defending champion is Yuki Satoshi Judan and challenger is Takao Shinji 9p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Shei Imin Women’s Meijin and challenger is Kato Keiko 6p. The match is best of three games, so two wins are required to secure the title.
The Go competition of the 3rd SportAccord World Mind Games will take place from 11-18 December 2013 in Beijing, China. Pandanet will make reports from the games.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Oza. and challenger is Cho U 9p. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
All games are played without handicaps. TEMPORARILY, FOR THE DURATION OF THE TOURNAMENT, the participating players’ true ranks are not displayed. Instead, their ranks are unified in the tournament room as below.
North and South America vs. Asia & Oceania：PDT 8:00pm, JST 12:00pm on the following day (GMT 3:00am on the following day)
Champion is Yamashita Keigo Meijin. The challenger is Iyama Yuta Kisei. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
Go competition of the 4th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games Incheon 2013 will take place from June 29 – July 6, 2013 in Incheon, Korea.
We call participants who earned 300 points “Finisher”. The IDs of all finishers will be listed on Pandanet web site. We will issue a certificate to all finishers, which you can see on the Pandanet web.
On May 9-13, The Amsterdam Go Together 2013 event drew over one hundred go lovers to the capital of the Netherlands. The European Pair Go Championship as well as The International Amsterdam Go Tournament were played as a part of the event.
The level of the Pair Go Championship tournament was notably high this year, most of the 24 participating pairs having a dan ranking on average. The favorite pair for the win, the Russian siblings Shikshin and Shikshina, neatly succeeded in claiming the throne. Followed by them at the second place were Klara Zaloudkavova and Jan Hora from the Czech Republic. You can see the full results here.
A possible reason for the high number of strong participants was the prizes for the first two places: the winners received a seat for the International Amateur Pair Go Championship, and the runners-up a seat for the 3rd SportAccord World Mind Games.
The well-organized event drew praise from its participants, who are now already looking forward to its next installation. Written by Laura Avram
The 23rd version of this great event, a festival of international celebration of Pair Go, was held November 3 and 4, 2012 at the Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo. As has become standard, 21 international pairs and 11 Japanese regional pairs were included in the main tournament.
A separate, open handicap tournament, the Araki Cup, was simultaneously held for the general public.
Defending champion is Cho U Oza and challenger is Iyama Yuta. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Yamashita Keigo Meijin and challenger is Hane Naoki. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
The winner of the 17th Internet World Amateur Go Tournament 2012 was RAICHUU (Japan) Congratulations!
The second edition of the World Mind Sports Games will take place from 9-23 August 2012 in Lille, France.
Defending champion is Hane Naoki Gosei and challenger is Iyama Yuta Tengen. The time limit is four hours each.
Pandanet-IGS will braodcast games from the European Pair Go Championship, which is played on the weekend 2nd to 3rd of June in Lyon.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Judan and challenger is Cho U Kisei. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
The title match for the 36th Kisei is broadcast live on Pandanet-IGS. To watch the games you can, e.g., use the GoPanda client.
Defending champion is Cho U Kisei and challenger is Takao Shinji. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
The first edition of the SportAccord World Mind Games will take place from 8-16 December 2011 in Beijing, China. Pandanet will make reports from the games.
6 teams from Europe, U.S.A, Japan, China, Korea and Chinese Taipei in the competition. Each team can enter 5 players including 4 male players and 1 female player. 6 pairs with 1 male player and 1 female player for each will participate in Pair Go event.
One round each day for a total of five rounds. Time limit is 2 hours each, with five 1-minute byo-yomi periods.
Two rounds each day for a total of three rounds. Time limit is 1 hour each side, with three 30-second byo-yomi periods.
Defending champion is Cho U Oza and challenger is Hane Naoki Gosei. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
Defending champion is Yuki Satoshi Tengen and challenger is Iyama Yuta Meijin. The match is best of five games, so three wins are required to secure the title.
We are pleased to announce that three very strong players from Europe, Cornel Burzo, Ion Florescu and Cristian Pop, are going to teach Go for Pandanet users. Every month from September to November, 30 users (10 users for each teacher—90 users in total) can take an Internet Go lesson for free!
Note: There was an error on the registration page. If you tried to register to the November lessons between October 17th and October 19th, please do it again now.
Pandanet will email the winners by November 8th. (If you don’t receive any emails by November 8th, it means you are not selected this time.)
The game time is 45 minutes for playing and 15 minutes for review. (If you don’t log in by the designated time, the time loss will be deducted from your playing time. If you are late more than 20 minutes, you cannot take the lesson.)
The match for the 36th Meijin title is broadcast live on Pandanet-IGS, starting on September 1st. To watch the games you can, e.g., use the GoPanda client.
Defending champion is Iyama Yuta Meijin and challenger is Yamashita Keigo Honinbo. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
We are pleased to announce that we are going to hold the 10th World Students Go Oza Championship from Feb 27 to March 2 in 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.
To select 16 students to proceed the championship in Tokyo, we are going to have two preliminary rounds on the Internet.
Thank you for your support in advance. If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].
Defending champion is Sakai Hideyuki and challenger is Hane Naoki. The time limit is four hours each.
All funds will be transferred to the victims through the Chamber of Commerce and Industries Youth Section in the disaster prefectures.
The 66th Honinbo title is broadcast live on Pandanet-IGS, starting on Wednesday, May 11th. To watch the games you can, e.g., use the GoPanda client.
Defending champion is Yamashita Keigo Honinbo (also known as Yamashita Dowa Honinbo while he is holding the title). The challenger is Hane Naoki, 9 dan, winner of both the 63th and 64th Honinbo tournament. The match is best of seven games, so four wins are required to secure the title.
With 300 top players from 30 countries, the Pandanet Go European Team Championship is the strongest European tournament ever played. All the games are going to be played on IGS. To watch them, you just need to create an account on IGS , download GoPanda , and log on to IGS.
The registration for the Pandanet Go European Tournament is now open. If you play in the tournament, please register as soon as possible.
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Rose hip oil comes from the seeds inside the fruits (hips) that develop at the center of wild roses. These seeds are harvested from the hips in the fall after a frost, then pressed to extract the oil, which can be used as a remedy for damaged skin. The process of cold-pressing rose hip seeds uses a screw-driven machine to extract the oil instead of using a chemical solvent such as petroleum-based hexane. Knowing whether cold-pressed rose hip oil is genuine is important because it retains more beneficial antioxidants and essential fatty acids than chemically extracted oil.
Look at the bottle the rose hip oil came in. It should be blue or brown glass, not clear, to limit the amount of direct light reaching the oil, which can make the quality deteriorate faster or turn the oil rancid.
Read the label closely for clues. Try to determine where the oil was produced and look for any "organic" statements. You may find certified organic labeling or a statement on the label that the product is expeller- or cold-pressed. The ingredients should list 100 percent cold-pressed rose hip oil. If you see chemicals or additives, then the oil is probably not cold-pressed.
Check the directions on how to use and store the rose hip oil. If the directions say an opened bottle will last for more than 90 days, then the manufacturer used chemicals or preservatives, and it may not be genuine cold-pressed rose hip oil.
Open the bottle and take a whiff. The oil should have a distinct odor but not a sweet rose fragrance. If you smell roses, the manufacturer added fragrance, and the oil probably is not genuine rose hip oil.
Contact the manufacturer to ask questions about the oil or to clarify any of the statements on the label. The label may provide contact information such as a phone number or website for consumers.
The preferred method of payment is cash in British Pound Sterling, US dollars or Euros. We will use the exchange rate published by our bank on the date of your booking. We also accept UK or international bank transfers paid directly into our UK bank account. If you have a UK bank account and online banking, payment will usually reach our account immediately so no need to carry cash with you even for bookings at very short notice. Regular clients often open an account with us by paying for multiple bookings in advance. For advance payments of £1000 or more, we offer you a cash bonus of 10% towards the booking.
By prior arrangement we also accept Visa, Master Card, Visa Debit and Maestro and guarantee 100% discretion at all times offering a discreet billing. Credit card bookings incur a 15% surcharge and positive ID (photo driving license or passport) will be required. For credit card payments, our agent will process the transaction in your presence via a mobile terminal, using your chip and PIN enabled credit or debit card. This service is not always available at very short notice, so please inform us at the time of making the booking.
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Should the escort need to cancel and you have already paid in advance, then we either give you a full refund of deposit and travel costs paid by you, suggest another escort or postpone the meeting.
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NAPCON Games Furnace has been added to the license-based NAPCON Games portfolio. The online played training game is targeted to operators and other industry professionals, who can enhance and test their skills in operating an industrial furnace anytime anywhere.
NAPCON’s gamified training tools can be combined with traditional operator training methods to maximise training benefits and improve operator training.
The NAPCON Games Furnace training game has several carefully designed features. Learning with the game is interactive, engaging and fun making training very effective. Sophisticated scoring systems and constant feedback enables the operators to track their progress and study their areas of improvement. Scoring systems give also the trainer a possibility to view areas of improvement and plan training accordingly. Modular architecture allows setting up an optimal training path with a series of tasks varying difficulty and scope. This enables operators of all levels to have challenging training sessions.
"We have several customers, who are in the progress of introducing NAPCON Games to their operator training. We have received feedback that these training games are a great way to train, especially for the younger generation and to recruit new operators", says Mika Neffling, Sales Manager, NAPCON Games, Neste Engineering Solutions.
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Oreo’s latest ad campaign, Wonderfilled, features a song by a man who literally goes by the name Owl City! That’s the most absurd thing I’ve found out all week, outside of the realization that I am going to have to obtain internet via exposure therapy. Seriously, Starbucks is my ninth level of hell. I hope that’s how he’s billed at Jiffy Lube and how the servers shout his order at Five Guys. Owl City. On the plus side, the hipster swooning that elicits must be insane. In any case, I received the press package for the campaign this week, which contained an Oreo book, and a set of three things to play, learn, and share: an iPod loaded up with the new Owl City song, an Oreo-shaped thumbdrive, and Oreos. I sense a theme!
Having already forced my latest bedfellow (henceforth known as Bedfellow) to read the book with me, which made for an entirely awkward evening, I decided to focus on the song bright and early in the morning, while my ears were at their keenest. The campaign is pretty cute and centers around aggressively tying the abstract concept of ‘wonder’ to America’s favorite cookie. “Wonder can be twisted, licked, dunked, stacked, rolled, crunched, nibbled, and savored,” which makes me wonder (see what I did there?) if I ought to change my name to Wonder. Wonder Watsky has a swell ring to it.
I’m a food critic, but I decided, then and there, that I could also be a music critic. The song is obviously called ‘Wonderfilled,’ not to be confused with ‘Wonderwall,’ or ‘Wonderful’ from Wicked, and starts off ominously, as the only file on the iPod is called ‘OREO WONDERFILLED ANTHEM’ which makes me wonder if I’ve stumbled onto a top-secret plot to take over the world with Oreo cookies. If so, it would totally work. Bitches love Oreos.
But not with this song. Oreo City lays down a thick beat that I immediately want to snort a line of cookie crumbs to, then quickly transitions into some straight-up autotuned jams. There is a story, and the ending leads to roads paved of cookies and cream and triangle-accented syllables. It’s precious. Too precious. I mean, it’s literally the most twee thing I’ve ever set eyes to, and I willingly read Kristin Chenoweth’s entire memoir. I’m not sure that Oreo should have something more saccharine than its cookies advertising them.
Owl Cookie puts a friendly flair on some dour dope fairy tales. I was definitely not aware of the fact that the three little pigs were killed in any non-Oreo related versions of the story, but now that I do, I’m damned glad I have some Oreos to eat away the post-traumatic stress with. Wonderfill my belly! Vampires turn vegetarian, sharks share things and ‘cuddle up with giant squids for a friendly meal’ that apparently consists of nothing but cookies, and I end up dying from diabetic shock from the sheer campiness of the song alone. It’s cute, catchy, and dreadfully unsubstantial.
Now that I’ve wholly established that I’m not going to be the next Ben Brantley, let’s move to an Oreo product I picked up at the grocery store, Oreo Cookies ‘n’ Cream Jell-O Pudding! Full FCC/blogger disclosure: I ate this out of a Tupperware container and I have no regrets, because it’s one of the best Oreo-flavored products on the market.
So many of these lose that iconic flavor, even, in some cases, the Oreos themselves when they’re flavored with berries or sorbet, so it was a real pleasure to dig into this and find that the flavor of the cookies was as bold as ever. The pudding is extremely thick, at least it was when I made it, and features huge chunks of cookies that vary in size, so some are soft and cake-like when you eat the pudding, and others are still crispy.
The flavor is great- the pudding itself doesn’t overshadow the salty, sweet cookies with too much sugar or flavor, despite the huge imbalance in between the ‘crème’ and the cookie component. What I liked best was that it appeared that Kraft only used the wafer part instead of crushing up Oreos with crème inside, which would have certainly upset the balanced flavor.
I am literally agape right now. Agape at the lack of substance at Agape Substance in Paris tonight. 500 Euro and an agonizing three hours later, Miss Love and I are trying to piece together the shards of a confusing evening of Beckett-esque futility. TL;DR: I have never had a worse meal in my life.
To put it succinctly, Agape Substance is best left for a clientele tired of being beaten with birch switches and paying for it, a special type of customer who wants something a little more public. To them, I recommend this tasting menu, accompanied by dim fluorescent lighting and sallow-toned smoked mirrors. A scarily accurate glimpse into the future, I now know how it will look when I go to the DMV when I’m 40. Throughout the course of an evening, we went through over 20 courses of incongruent, vapid bites with strange visual cues and a seemingly Freudian undertone in a restaurant best suited to a 1980’s swinger’s club. This is the fucking Dorsia of the Left Bank.
We started with butternut squash tuile. It tasted like dessicated Fruit Roll-Up housed in a customized slab of china, overly sweet to start a meal.
Following that were pork trotter chicharrones with minced dory fish on top. Crispy and porky, they gave us a vague sense of hope for the meal to come.
I was anxiously anticipating our next dish, a berce sponge with hogweed flower. Agape is known for its flagrant usage of berce, but the improbably bright Soylent Green coloring and kitchen sponge-like flavor were disconcerting.
We ended our selection of amuse bouches with a dried salsify with white chocolate creme fraiche and olive. Wow, this dish was confusing. Texturally, it was like eating flaccid carrots with slightly stale dip, as though the inspiration for this was found rooting in the back of the chef’s refrigerator one late evening. The chocolate was dulled by the richness of the cream, a white sploogy void on the plate.
Our first savory course, king crab with grapefruit, mint, and artichoke consomme was inoffensive and tasty, with a vibrant sweet and savory component from the citrus fruit and herbs.
Parsnip with smoked sea salt, olive, and rye came shortly after. Tasted like a loaded baked potato sans Bacos. It was also at this point that we noticed that the “special truffle supplement,” an additional 50 Euro per person, merely consisted of hunks of truffles shaved over this, as well as other dishes, we received throughout the evening. A must to avoid.
Following this was a runny half-boiled egg with orgeat syrup, blanched almonds, and polenta. I do not know why this was placed where it was in the menu, or really, what purpose it served all. It was, as Camus may have said, an indicator of a wholly indifferent universe. It raised some important questions about taste and the meaning of life. For instance: Why am I eating raw cookie dough-flavored food sandwiched between the appetizer and main course? Who wants to see their date awkwardly dribble gooey, raw organic fluid down the corner of their mouth in public? As tasty as it was, reminiscent of marzipan, it was existentially confusing to a fault.
Duck liver with raspberry consomme, inoffensive and unremarkable. Fresh tasting but bland. The spongy liver could have easily been replaced with mushrooms and I wouldn’t have known.
A hollowed sea urchin with chestnut soup was visually impressive if boring. The richness of the soup cut the urchin’s naturally sweet, briny flavor and neutralized the effect of both.
Carrots and mustard, a trial in mental tenacity. Why, I ask, would any self-respecting restaurant toss hot carrots and mustard on a plate halfway through the meat courses? In a recent review of Agape, Alexander Lobrano praised a similarly simple dish as “lucid.” This, too, was lucid, though more in a Ken Kesey fashion than a Kubrickian genius as he would have us believe. Mindfuckery served with bread and butter.
Sea scallop with seaweed butter and chestnut foam had a dated elegance straight out of American Psycho. Served in a whole scallop shell on a massive slab of frosted, custom-cut Lucite with the pomp and ritual of a Patek, I wish I had worn big shoulder pads and Paloma Picasso to match. Shoddy preparation and repeated themes characterized this dish- the scallops had not been detached from the shell and were nearly impossible to remove whole. It wasn’t reassuring to already see overlapping flavors (seaweed butter and chestnut foam) so early on in the meal.
Sole with charred turnips, white chocolate sauce, and seabean. Nicely prepared, but too polite and impossible to eat together. The group therapy of dishes, everything participated minimally, but never really contributed to a congruent entirety.
Well-prepared venison, served with one stuffed shell straight out of le Stouffer’s. Unfortunately, the sauce appeared -how can I say this tactfully- “hand” made by the chef.
St. Nectaire cheese was tasty, if only for the novelty of eating a wedge of more expensive St. Nectaire than I normally purchase at home.
Raw cubes of kabocha squash, raw flour ice cream (really), and squash caramel. Easily the most puritanical dessert I’ve ever had. This literally hurt to eat. It was chalky, unsweetened, and vegetal. In retrospect, ordering the shredded Kiton atop crushed diamonds would have been more palatable. I witnessed another diner reach an emotional breaking point when he tasted this dish.
Blackberry ice cream, macadamia nuts, lychee, and meringue was bizarre and also clash-heavy; the buttery, oily nuts greasy mingling with icy sorbet and slippery fruit pieces.
100% chocolate, or as we came to know it, the “Everybody Poops” dessert. Overly sweetened mousse, chocolate bark, and sauce with shapes and textures more resembling emissions from our kitten than a decadent end to a meal. Tasted of Nutella, ganache, and sugar.
Passionfruit and mango caramels came with the bill, a tearful 500 Euro for two including the decent, if inconsistent, blind wine tasting. Shameful. Everything about eating here felt like an exercise in sexual transgression, from the backless chairs to the smoked yellow mirrors to the strange swathes of cowhide strategically placed around the table, and of course, the weird surprises and punishment food. I pity the waiters and waitresses, the only bright spot in the dinner service. Usually, in a situation of this nature, at least you get to see a killer rack for the price. We paid for it both in our wallets (thanks for taking one for the team, Miss Love) and in our palates and are now self-medicating with Lindt, Ambien, and chocolate milk.
I’ve got to say, it felt like the central theme for this dinner was divorce on a plate, because the menu seemed hell-bent on ruining more than a few celebrations and anniversaries that night. Our meal was punctuated with sounds of shame and annoyance and more than one justification- “I swear, this never happens!”- the edible erectile dysfunction to disappointed dates. Come for the promise of phenomenal reviews and stay for the bitter end. You paid for the prix fixe, baby, so wipe that egg yolk off your chin, smile, and say “Merci.”
Author Jess WatskyPosted on December 23, 2012 Categories 2, dinner, gay paree, gay paris, restaurant, tasting menu3 Comments on Agape Substance, Paris, France
I think that Rocky Road is an underappreciated flavor. Although I guess it would put a damper on peoples’ impressions that it was initially used as a treat to con Australian workers out of their money with cheap ingredients, it still doesn’t deserve the harsh fate of being lumped with rum raisin and cherries jubilee. It’s not Rocky Road’s fault it had a terrible beginning. Look at vanilla- vanilla dealt underground sweeteners in Queens for ten years and it’s still the most popular flavor, but that’s good marketing for you.
Still, Kellogg’s isn’t doing Rocky Road any favors with its new Rice Krispies Squares. It’s setting it right back where it started, demarcating it as a bland, safe choice for the elderly and people who actively eat Chunky bars. While the ingredient list jumped off the package like the trailer for a summer blockbuster, the unveiling and consumption was more akin to watching a made-for-TV version on the couch in October. Such a letdown, Kellogg’s. I am disappoint. The rice krispie base is chocolate-colored, but weaksauce-flavored, with a light, sugar-heavy flavor and vague cocoa aftertaste, like drinking diluted chocolate milk or spritzing yourself with Ralph Lauren’s new fragrance, Doughnut Whisper. It’s the opposite of beauty. This is what makes children cry.
The bars are inconsistent, some crammed with pieces of white chocolate, marshmallows, and raisins, and others basically empty. And I know that nut flavors aren’t as popular in Europe, but I was surprised to see this used as a flavor while lacking the most common component of Rocky Road itself- peanuts! Without them, this could be anything. I choose to call it Failed Expectations Boulevard, the bumpy, creeper-laden road parallel to Rocky Road that ends up in a place best described as a cross between an industrial park and abandoned trailer rest stop. It’s a pity, as the mild krispy base makes for a good neutral flavor sponge, but in this case, it just adds to the prolonged amount of lameness that you have to chew.
Mission Cantina has one impressive set of cojones- and not in a good way. South Amherst’s latest addition to the mainly mediocre Mexican scene around town boasts a boring menu with impressive prices. For a joint set in the dingiest of strip malls, they’ve got an ego as large as the burritos they’re serving up. On a Tuesday evening, I decided to take Esportoe out to celebrate his graduation. Only one of us would manage to survive the night without vomiting profusely. We were up against a 30-45 minute wait while being stared at by the angriest of Amherst’s notorious smug liberal adult scene. Apparently, Tuesday is Margarita and Forced Coworker Socialization night, so the tiny place was booming.
Accompanied by an abrasive mariachi soundtrack, blasting from ceiling mounted-speakers like Daft Punk, and the ever-tempting scent of pizza in the take-out joint next door, we opted to forge on. In an ideal world, we would have left after the hostess informed us that she was too busy to take our phone number so we wouldn’t have to be confined to the cramped space in order to ensure our table, and this review would show you how good our pizza slice was and how awful Mission Cantina was. Did I mention that nobody recommended we make reservations? And that I didn’t expect to for strip mall Mexican? But we’re stupid college students, so we stayed. That 30-45 minute wait turned into an hour before we were seated. Interesting cocktail flavors and Mexican coke tantalized us from the menu, but at $8.50 minimum for a medium-sized beverage, we opted for water instead.
The food is twice the price of both Mi Tierra and La Veracruzana but looked decent enough. We opted for a sampler of six tacos and chicken mole, along with an order of chips and salsa. It was worth noting that we had a wonderful multi-tasking bartender slash waitress who almost made up for the overt douchiness of the hostess. And luckily for me, I reasoned that I’d be able to eat the tacos with my hands- a boon as my fork and knife were filthy and covered with sticky bits of food. Our chips arrived quickly and came in a huge basket along with three salsas. Exactly what I expected for standard chips ‘n’ dip, but for $4.50, I wanted to see some fucking miracles. The chips were tasty- hot, crispy, and fresh, and, although this may just be something I enjoy, glistening ever so slightly with oil. Although the size was a hair unwieldy, there wasn’t a bad one in the bunch and they were wonderfully craggy, all the better to dip with.
The salsas, on the other hand, had some issues. For .75 cents apiece- more like a buck apiece if you factor in the chips at around a dollar’s worth of tortillas, they came off as kind of skimpy. They were served in an oversized container that made the portions- about an ounce’s worth of salsa per bowl, look very spartan. The flavors were tasty and I appreciated the variety. Of the three- a classic red, pineapple verde, and black bean negro, I definitely enjoyed the black bean the best. It was smoky and smooth, but not terribly thick so it still retained a spreadable texture. The pineapple was fresh and zesty but was separated as soon as it hit the table and made for a very messy eating experience. The red salsa was standard, nothing to write home about. None of them had any heat or spice.
And then our food came. When they were dropped down at our places, the bus boy neglected to mention which tacos were which. Understandable for three, but rather annoying for six, especially in the dark, cavernously lit restaurant where they all basically looked the same. Going down the line, though- we ordered carnitas, fried fish, al pastor, chorizo, chicken, and carne asada. But we’ll get back to those.
Esportoe’s chicken was pretty good. Served with rice and beans, mole dripping off of everything, it was an incredibly well-rendered rendition of the sauce. When eaten with the sides, however, it was as though we were eating a different sauce completely. It translated so differently on protein versus on a carbohydrate, the latter full of cinnamon and smoke, tempered by the meat. It was a little too intense, slightly imbalanced and overpowering almost every other flavor. His chicken was crisp and tasty. Served with four tortillas, it made tacos better than the ones I’d ordered.
I won’t mince words: three out of my six tacos were edible. Not good- that distinction goes to only one taco. Three out of six were food-like enough to put in my mouth and chew. We’ll start with the failing three. We bit into the carnitas taco first, only to find that it was incredibly dry and stringy, not to mention cold and flavorless. The chorizo was even more offensive. I mean, it’s pretty difficult to screw up chorizo, unless of course you fry little chunks of it into oblivion until they’re charred and black, add excess oil when you realize you’ve seared off all the fat and moisture, and serve it on a tortilla. The result is burnt chorizo popcorn pieces. That was the first time I’ve ever spat something from a restaurant into my napkin. Hideous. The carne asada hovered on the cusp of edible and dog food, with a flavor nowhere near steak and a heavy-handed cuminy aftertaste, so oversalted I could feel my blood pressure take a direct hit.
The chicken and fried fish tacos were stuffed full– at least a half cup of cubed, grilled chicken and a large hunk of fried fish spilling out of the tortilla, but were undistinguished in flavor. The slaw atop the fish barely registered as part of the taco and the chicken was bone-dry, improved in flavor as well as in texture with a little salsa dribbled on top. The only taco we both enjoyed was the al pastor, and here, the definition of enjoyed is more like “tolerated.” Sweet, tender, and tasty pork. Whatever. It was edible. It’s also worth mentioning that both our plates looked like they’d been through a shooting range. How were they so chipped!?
The bill came to around $50 with a tip and to our delight a few hours later, came with a free round of food poisoning for Esportoe, who texted me the one-word review of “threwup” later that evening. Absolutely horrendous. It’s double the price and double the attitude. It made me wonder whether the few bright spots in the meal were merely flukes. After reading all of this, you’re probably guessing that the restaurant is new and still wobbling on its soft opening legs. It’s been open for six months. Anywhere else and this place would have been shuttered within a month, but I’m guessing its loyal fan base will keep it festering for a little bit longer. My advice- cut off those cojones and serve them in a better taco. If you cook it correctly, maybe I’ll even come back. Mission Cantina, meet Mission Improvement. It’s a good thing.
Author Jess WatskyPosted on May 9, 2012 Categories 2, dinner, hot, restaurant7 Comments on Mission Cantina, South Amherst, MA
In planning out my selections for Gross Week, I initially thought it would be overkill to include a restaurant in an undoubtedly negatively centered theme. However, after trying the pizza at The Hungry Ghost Bakery in Northampton, Massachusetts, all bets are off. To some Northamptonites, this review will strike the wrong chord. They will place it in the same shock category as a “Nobama” bumper sticker. The Hungry Ghost, a two-time James Beard semifinalist, is a small town staple atop a small hill in the center of town, flanked by office buildings and groceries just off the main drag. When I first came here for school, it was all everyone spoke about.
“Oh, you must try the Ghost- they only bake one kind of specialty bread a day and don’t bake any more when they run out! The owner wrote a ballad about the bakery! They have a schedule for their bread.” Handwritten menus and a shabby workspace pass for status indicators in this area, I noticed. In fact, I entered the bakery twice prior to their late 2011 renovation and left before ordering as I was appalled with the putrid state of conditions there. Formerly a dusty, dank bakery, albeit one with lovely smells, the reviews of The Hungry Ghost’s bread range from passionate to pallid. But it was their recent renovation and switch to pizza that piqued my curiosity one evening, prompted by an October 2011 review by Serious Eats writer Liz Bomze, when the bakery had first branched out to pizza. I’m not one to place SE on a pedestal, but I respect their input and recognize their experience in eating many different types of pizza, so their range of comparison would be vast and hopefully serve as a good benchmark for my own experience.
What Liz described as “some of the best pizza in New England” was something I wouldn’t have the heart to feed my dog. (Who, for the record, was raised on New Haven apizza crusts slipped under the table.) Perhaps this would pass for good pizza to someone who was heretofore fed exclusively Domino’s and Digiorno, but for a Connecticut resident, this barely has the life and character of a freezer-burnt Ellio’s. Entering the bakery, we were the only patrons yet stood for a few minutes as the cashier finished a lengthy conversation about boys with a friend of hers. When we made a motion to order and ask for a recommendation, as it was our first time checking the place out, it was made painfully clear that the delicate rhythm of the discourse was disrupted by our presence. This was reflected in the service. Hideously annoyed that her soliloquy about menfolk was stopped in its tracks, the cashier was surly, exhibiting a vapid passivity nearing autistic levels, thrusting a paper menu toward us and all but telling us to go screw ourselves. Any further requests for recommendations yielded blank stares and eye rolls.
We finally agreed to try their margherita pizza, a basic set of flavors that, when done well, transport the eater back to summertime. A simple choice for a first time. Informed that the pizza would take twenty minutes to cook, a strangely long time in a brand new Llopis wood-fire oven, we were told to come back. We perused a local deli and returned only to be informed that the bakery was cash-only. No signage alerted us to this fact, nor did our server choose to capitalize on our twenty minute wait by offering up this fact. Thus, our pizza was delayed another ten minutes as we found an ATM per her vague directions and went on our way.
That ten minutes made no difference at all. In fact, I doubt ten seconds would have made a difference, because this pizza was abhorrent both hot and cold. For starters, the composition. A margherita pizza is retardedly simple: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a little extra virgin olive oil. Our pizza had rivulets of grease pocking its surface and running down the sides and into the crust and was sparse in the basil department. Apparently there’s a shortage of skimpy, free-range basil leaves in the region. Fresh tomatoes were replaced with what tasted like canned tomato sauce, and the cheese was barely browned. Checking out the upskirt, we were once again dismayed by the shoddy performance of this seemingly new oven. I’m not sure if the owners got an upcycled oven or if it was left on the curb and posted on freecycle, but it yielded a flaccid, soggy crust with a gummy interior, each piece collapsing on itself, saturated and glistening with more oil than a male model and shedding dandruffy flakes of cornmeal and flour when moved from box to plate.
The first few bites of each slice were wet, thick, and slimy, the result of the copious amounts oil migrating to the center of the pie. With each bite, I was waiting for International Bird Rescue to come clean my mouth in the same way oiled seagulls are cleaned after a disaster. $13 bought an extremely bland, oversweetened twelve inch pizza that left a sheen on our lips and carried a pervasively annoying sourdough tang, more tangy and sour than their bread. I’ve suffered from heartburn with a more nuanced flavor than this.
Unfortunately, Jesus did not grace our grease-stained napkin with His presence. He must have seen our pitiful meal and appeared in the craggy crust of a McNugget across the street instead.
We had structured our day around getting this pizza tonight. I’m just pleased that we didn’t go “full pizza” and snag more than one pie or even upgrade to a larger size. This was so unappetizing that we didn’t even bother to sit down at the table with it, much less open the bottle of Mondavi we’d left chilling for the occasion. From the many Bret Easton Ellis novels and old issues of the New Yorker I’ve perused, I gather that high-end restaurants of the 80’s were proud of being stingy and standoffish, cultivating the type of clientele who would know better than to question the difference between ceviche and cilantro. I don’t, however, understand why this snobby “value” is superimposed onto the more mediocre examples of fine dining I’ve seen in small towns. It seems like a certain strain of naive people equate this attitude with quality dining, and it unfortunately causes restaurants like this to thrive where they can be king of the college pizza scene. Hungry Ghost comes across as a ludicrously arrogant big fish in a small pond. The hype is not deserved.
Author Jess WatskyPosted on January 26, 2012 Categories 2, dinner, gross week, pizza, restaurant7 Comments on Gross Food Week #4: The Hungry Ghost Bakery, Northampton, MA
Long-time reader MrsBug was being optimistic when she commented that Gross Week could only improve from here. So, riddle me this: is there birthday cake in hell? The obvious answer is “no” as there are no birthdays, but I’ll leave that one up to the theologians. After tasting Yoplait’s birthday cake flavored yogurt, I can definitely assure you that there is some form of birthday cake in hell, as this is as abominable as they come. Yoplait’s new Splitz line, which coincidentally sounds like an incredibly flexible line of Bratz spinoff dolls, combines flavors of foods that traditionally come in or eventually turn into liquid form: rainbow sherbert, strawberry banana split, and strawberry sundae.
And then there’s birthday cake. Yes, now you can have your cake and eat your live bacteria, too. As you can see on the package, they’re not talking about some sexy Elizabeth Faulkner-commissioned dealy either. We’re talking low budget, half-off day old birthday cake with Cool Whip frosting and a misspelled name in cursive. Classic grocery store fare, misery guaranteed. Ignore the festive bunting and sprinkles: it all tastes the same after the first bite.
This is something a kid gets when his dad has a new hippie girlfriend he’s trying to impress. He can’t shake the novelty of buying dessert-flavored products but has switched to yogurt for the kids to look like he doesn’t order Taco Bell for dinner most nights a week.
The yogurt is translated into a “layered” format with a frosting-inspired layer and a cake-flavored base, all studded with sprinkles. It’s the little sister of its adult counterparts scientifically designed to make adults resent dessert. Weirdly enough, the yogurt definitely smells like vanilla cake frosting but does not taste like it at all. There’s that weird super-vanilla flavor all yogurt has, the one that tries to be dessert but simply lacks the sugar to do so. The creaminess is indulgent and thick with a solid body to it that makes it feel less like light yogurt. I feel like I’d have enjoyed this more if it was a pudding. It just seems like it’s tiptoeing the line between health food and dessert and falling off to its death.
Even sampling this frozen didn’t improve its flavor. As a child, I had a friend whose birthday fell on Passover every year. Her Orthodox mother would always make her a birthday cake that looked beautiful, but had a strangely subdued, bready flavor that put it squarely in the savory category rather than dessert. This yogurt brought back memories of those awful cakes because it had the same visual appeal with the same disappointing flavors, only this time I wasn’t encouraged to have seconds and didn’t have to play with pipe cleaners afterwards due to there being no television to entertain ourselves with.
The sprinkles, typically the most enjoyable part of a birthday cake, made this one fall apart worse than a Cake Wreck. For whatever reason, they were grossly oversized and rather waxy, giving the impression of biting into a crayon every few spoonfuls. Their two-tone neon color did no favors to the anemic yogurt and tasted bitter, much like the Funfetti sprinkles in my failed pancake experiment. If you’re feeding this to your kid on their birthday, they’re either ingesting this via IV because an actual cake was too difficult to liquify or you should have had your genitalia removed years ago. Yoplait has made birthdays sad even for the under-10 set now.
Author Jess WatskyPosted on January 24, 2012 Categories 2, dessert, gross week, snack4 Comments on Gross Food Week #2: Yoplait Splitz Birthday Cake
Well, it’s happened. The internet’s obsession with combining the crap out of various foodstuffs has seeped out, like a spilled red velvet cupcake fudge milkshake onto a white Maud Sienna carpet, staining the world of brands as we know it. Yes, Virginia, there are now Funfetti-flavored pancakes, Funfetti being the socially acceptable way to literally eat candy with candy. And I have eaten them and lived to tell the tale.
Hungry Jack, the company that brought you breakfast by Dad on school days when Mom was busy and the Australian Burger King now offers up an easy pack of pancakes dotted with the perennial birthday party favorite, sprinkles. Visually, these look like the calling card of a rogue, murderous IHOP employee on a quest for vengeance. I’ll call him Murray the Pancakinator. They’re upsettingly neon with a lazy heaviness to them, a density that emcompasses a mental weight far beyond sprinkles and pancake mix.
The mix, which could double for a My Little Pony recreational club drug, ballooned from a scant two cups to like, thirty cups of gloopy batter a result of sitting out on the counter for five minutes while the stove heated up. The first few pancakes were pretty and evenly speckled with sprinkles, while the remaining pancakes took on a dingy grey tinge, the result of the sprinkles melting together like a cheap watercolor set.
After cooking, the result was fairly underwhelming from an edible perspective. Funfetti is just another way to add delicious sugar and birthday colors into an already sugary edible, the cupcake. When you take the sugar out, in the case of the pancake mix, you’re basically eating the poor man’s Funfetti. And man, is it awful- the flavor is chalky with no sweetness to speak of outside of a few sharp little pockets of astringency from eating straight up sprinkles. The heaviness from the batter translated poorly to the pancakes. Each one was leathery on the outside with a burnt flavor, despite being a perfect golden brown color, and had a doughy chew to them.
But there are options. Yes, there is always a plan B, in this case, B for Birthday Massacre. Also known as, BM. In true Buddy the Elf fashion, we pimped out these pancakes with three different kinds of frosting, butter, syrup, and powdered sugar. We even garnished them with candy canes because we are literally sugar pimps. And you know what? Despite looking like clown vomit, they tasted pretty darn good. The excessive amounts of sugar definitely gave it a more cake-like flavor, which made sense being that it contained all the components of a cake but fried in a pan, and even moistened the dry little suckers up to make for a fairly manageable one bite before we and everyone in a three mile radius contracted diabetes.
So, the moral of the story is this: when you have a product that tastes like sand, copious amounts of frosting and food coloring will prevent it from being bland. Or so the saying goes. Honestly, the real moral of the story is that it’s never good to trust $1 pancake mix, even if it does seem to be a small price to pay for sugary childhood memories.
It does get a point for value- it used water and nothing else and yielded nine medium-sized pancakes, but when that value roundhouse kicks your health and dental insurance plan in the stomach, you begin to realize that your money would be better spent hiring a psychiatrist to unbox your childhood instead of pancakes. But on the plus side, #fuckyeahrainbowpancakes!
Author Jess WatskyPosted on January 2, 2012 Categories 2, breakfast, cooking4 Comments on Hungry Jack Funfetti Buttermilk Pancakes
“I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess. I like getting presents and sending Christmas cards and decorating trees and all that, but I’m still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.” -Charlie Brown
And now, the deep, deep funk sets in. As if you put on a pair of magic glasses, what was once a merry nip in the air is now just freaking cold. The cheerful Salvation Army ringers are now just haranguing you, and the capacity you had to inhale all manner of toothpicked appetizers, cookies, and roast meats is now reflected in your time spent hovering over the treadmill. Christmas is over.
But there’s more to come. I mean, hell, today is Boxing Day, which is just perfect if you waited until the day after Christmas to get a deal on a gift for your hired help. The Treaty of Pressburg was signed today in 1805. Put down that spiked egg nog, you have a lot to look forward to. Also, I’m pretty sure that’s curdling, so don’t drink it. Why is today an awesome day? Aside from the strangely hush-hush day off for federal employees, which you can thank the Uniform Monday Act for, I’m talking about blk water, the latest and greatest libation straight from New Jersey spelled like a Bjork single. That’s right, start laughing. Intentionally black water developed in New Jersey.
This water received a great deal of hype at the Fancy Food Show, not the least of which was the hushed claim that it had powers to heal the elderly and boasted its connections with the “stars” of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, which wins the prize for the worst marketing conjunction ever. Lawsuits ensued. Oh, and something something fulvic acid. That’s what makes it black in color, and of course, by fulvic acid I clearly mean something gross in the sewage. Seriously, The Simpsons had it right when they intoned the sagacious and useful piece of advice- “if it’s brown, drink it down. If it’s black, send it back.” Send back blk, because it’s gimmicky and gross. Who really needs black water? I mean, aside from the elusive and coveted 14-year old Hot Topic clad demographic, this seems kind of silly for a rational adult to drink. It’s useless in cocktails, as nobody really puts water in them, and on its own, it has a harsh, mineral-heavy flavor with a salty aftertaste.
This just goes against most of my principles of what I should put in my mouth, and at this point in my life, I’ve practically developed a leather-bound rulebook for them. I don’t need water that touts itself as sexy and fascinating, especially when said water also calls itself a Free Radical Scavenger, which is a fancy term for an antioxidant in real life, but in my head, is a two person, one cello lo-fi band with guest singer Zooey Deschanel and a hit single called “Eminently Yours (Tom Cruise/Marilyn Monroe)” Drinking this makes me more thirsty and I just don’t see the novelty in weakly colored murky water. I’ll stick to the clear stuff and enjoy my “regular” dark side, the one that listens to the occasional Sting single and casually Facebook stalks people from summer camp.
I could never be single. Or for that matter, social in a setting free of appointments and rules. Sitting in a Starbucks, thumbing through a used copy of Carr’s “What Is History?” I am reminded of this fact again and again while watching students mill in and yak to each other over Macbooks and organic breakfast salads. But I haven’t come here to people-watch or ogle. The last Starbucks I frequented had a successful suit against me for that. (Starbucks vs. Foodette, “Please let me touch your macchiato! I want mine super creamed!” Undisclosed out-of-court settlement.) So, at this location I remain, and am sipping the dregs of a drink best forgotten.
The new Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino takes a greasy, translucent page from the mystical tomes of Taco Bell, as it combines ingredients and concepts Starbucks has already introduced in a last-ditch attempt to catch on to the quicksilver salted caramel trend before it secedes to a greater force (Mocha. Frappuccino. Salted Caramel. Pretension.) and combines them into one drink. However much I love salted caramel, I really couldn’t get behind this flavor. It was the expensive equivalent of having a few odds and ends leftover in the fridge and mixing them together for a full, yet unpotable concoction.
If you’re not familiar with the grainy, wet texture of the Frap, which somehow manages to feel loose and semi-solid in the mouth all at once, nothing I can say will intrigue you enough to purchase it. It’s a Dairy Queen frozen hot chocolate in nicer packaging and an amicably flavored February slush storm, only more bitter and possibly colder. This particular flavor had 2/5ths of its namesake sitting dumbly on top of the drink, swirled on the surface and chilling into a semi-viscous caramel that tasted fairly average, lacking depth. Standard caramel topping with no burnt or buttery nuances. The kind you put on ice cream. The salt penetrated the deep waters of the drink, giving the bitter mocha an even more bitter, tangy flavor and losing all sweetness in the process.
The last tenth of the drink was different, albeit different in a hellish fashion. The caramel had finally seeped through and mixed in with the rest of the drink, the heavier, sauce-laden section separating the lighter, blended part into layers. All of a sudden, what was unpleasantly neutered in flavor was quickly radiating with sugar. The resulting texture was now slimy and gritty, and lacked any of the smoothness in flavor that I typically expect in a Frappuccino. And while I agree that any drink can be improved with a gut-busting squirt of whipped cream, any additional sugar would have made this virtually inedible. Seeing as I loved the coconut mocha, Frap, which tasted like a liquified Almond Joy, I was surprised that this flavor passed the test market. I’m not sure which candy bar this tastes like. Maybe partially masticated Bit-O-Honey marinated in a jar of lye. This flavor is awkward incarnate, in any case.
Author Jess WatskyPosted on September 10, 2011 Categories 2, beverage, chocolate, coffee, drink20 Comments on Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino
I cannot stress how much I wanted to love Teo’s. With the 28 glowing Yelp reviews, the praise from Roadfood, and the promises reeking of nostalgia and meat sauce, I figured that spending $15 on gas for a three hour trip wasn’t the worst I could do. And with photos like this, how could I not check it out? The frosted glass and wood-grained paper plates only added to my building gusto.
On the surface, it looked like a greasy, offbeat dive bar with wonderful local hot dogs. Teo’s is located in a neighborhood in the middle of the Berkshires similar to the one my mother grew up in, a blue-collar industrial town largely dominated by factories and farms. Drawn to such places and their respective eateries, I was immediately entranced by the comfortable, dank atmosphere of Teo’s with its grimy stained glass windows, lingering decades-old cigarette stench, and lottery machines in the corners of each dining room. This is a restaurant with obvious regulars. They sit at the bar and watch TV while eating their hot dogs, presumably on break from the local factory.
I ordered a classic combination per the recommendations of the internet- two hot dogs with everything, everything being meat sauce, mustard, and onions, and a root beer. I paid my $4.50 and sat down at a table. Waitresses brought steaming plates of hot dogs over to other patrons, and I waited. Ten minutes later, I noticed the waitress beckoning me from the corner of my eye, shouting, “Two everything. Two everything.” I came over and received a sad, greasy paper bag with two hot dogs crammed in wax paper and thrown in. When I told her that I wanted to eat in, she merely shoved the bag at me and raised her eyebrows. She was done helping, that much was true.
The hot dogs are around four inches long, hence my ordering two, and are gently nestled in New England-style hot dog buns about an inch longer than their contents. All the better to hold you with, my dear. The buns weren’t so much steamed as they were saturated and rendered mushy and pasty with the seepage from the sauce and mustard, and the outsides were smeared with a lethal combination of the two. Now, I understand that the whole experience of a dive is swift and unglamorous service, but this was unacceptable. Raising the little sausage to my lips, I felt as though I was embarking on some terrible, 2 girls 1 cup inspired version of Fear Factor. And to be honest, I might not have been able to tell the difference had these just been given to me on a plate.
The fully erect hot dog, positively referred to as “snappy,” seemed to be more in the realm of rubbery and turgid when I got it. The texture was purely Bubblicious, if Bubblicious came in a salty hot dog flavor. The casing was tough to rip through, so chewy that in the grip of my last bite, the hot dog gave up, squirted out the bun, and landed on the floor, leaving a dirty trail of condiments in its wake. Inside the casing is a chunky, beefy meat that tastes mainly of salt and fat. This hot dog is the epitome of the choking warning that every childhood and chain letter inevitably came with.
When ordering, I noticed a wide discrepancy of cooking levels on the hot dogs, ranging from pink and fleshy to burnt and crispy. I requested well-done and received undercooked. The insides were cool and tough, reminding me of my elementary school’s reviled boiled hot dogs as a child, though even those were preferable to these little suckers. I was not only tired and hungry from the car ride, but baffled as well. The teaspoon of meat sauce slopped onto my hot dogs was also salty, and with the one-noted flavors of the entire thing, the dominant taste was the mustard, and a weak, watery one at that. I’ve had better service and quality from a Bronx-based White Castle in the middle of the night. Although my portion was small, I was glad I had not ordered more as the resulting two left a slimy feeling in my mouth and an ache in my stomach later on.
Going to Teo’s, I felt pretty burnt, as I’d spent a good chunk of my day making the trip out and had been stiffed in the process. It was unfortunate to find that my money clearly wasn’t as good as that of the regulars. In an establishment such as this, I know I’m not the top dog, but the real charm in going to a restaurant is knowing that and still being treated as though you go there every day. Unless you can receive that, why bother going? At least it beats The Suburban.
Note to Eastern CT readers: Last week, a significant part of my grandmother’s property was broken into and trashed. I spent a good part of my childhood there and am greatly distressed. While I’d rather not reveal too much here, I’d love it if any locals could email me and give me any possible information they have on it to turn over to the police. Our family is quite upset and would appreciate any help.
Author Jess WatskyPosted on June 28, 2011 Categories 2, fast food, lunch, restaurant, snack7 Comments on Teo’s Hot Dogs, Pittsfield, MA
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"They (music label) put a stipulation on it: it can't be sold commercially for 88 years. Whomever owns it can distribute it but they just can't charge them to do it. I myself say that's great, but that 88 year thing is confusing to people."Updated: Wednesday, March 11 2015 11:51 AM EDT2015-03-11 15:51:49 GMTSinger and actress Mary J. Blige has created an empire of her own. With nine Grammy wins, 50 million records sold and several acting roles including a guest stint in the hit FOX series, Empire, Blige is conquering the entertainment world. But her latest musical endeavor came from wanting to get away from the familiar.Singer and actress Mary J. Blige has created an empire of her own. With nine Grammy wins, 50 million records sold and several acting roles including a guest stint in the hit FOX series, Empire, Blige is conquering the entertainment world. 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I started seeing Dr. Carr when I was recently rear ended and hurt my neck. He's friendly, honest and truly understands the human body. We did my first visit, which included X-rays. We looked at how the accident affected my neck and back, and what the recommendations were for continuing forward. We set up a plan which I agreed to follow 100% for the best results. Let me just tell you what a difference a month makes!
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For students, their backpack stays with them through the whole school year and aids in their learning. However, they can quickly become overburdened and lead to sore joints and muscles....
Aging is one of life’s inevitable hard truths. People everywhere wish to look younger and feel younger, proven by the rising popularity of anti-aging products. Some even go as far as trying to find the so-called fountain of youth, only to find out later on that aging is something we cannot really stop or prevent from happening ...
We’ve all heard of the phrase “age is just a number”. It’s true, but it is also true that aging could take its toll on us if we're not conscious of our lifestyle, our diet, and our movements. Being careful of what we eat and how we live does not mean ...
For apparent reasons, anti aging products have gained popularity over the years. It has gone from being a seasonal fad to a beauty staple women keep in their vanities, all for the simple reason of wanting to look young, feel young. But apart from physical looks, would you not wish to also reach optimum health that defies your age ...
If you’ve always been serious about your fitness, you might be one of those people with a habit of looking around for new workouts promising great, fast results. A lot of workout routines have become so popular that it’s hard to keep track of which works and which doesn’t, then comes The Murph Challenge ...
Chiropractic care is usually associated with the spine, which is arguably among our body’s most used part, physically. Back in school, we learned how the spine serves as our body’s framework. Now, taking care of our spine means being careful with how we move and how we workout ...
Nowadays, fitness and health is associated with toned muscles and chiseled biceps. Because we know better, we no longer assume that just because someone isn’t heavyset, means he is healthy ...
Lifting weights has gained popularity at the same time fitness routines and exercises became the norm. Because more and more people wish to lose weight and look great at the same time, they turn to weightlifting, since it is known to help us gain good-looking muscles ...
If you’ve never experienced chiropractic care before, you might be completely clueless about how and why chiropractic health is so great. There is a lot of buzz about chiropractors and how they can help you improve your health, but how do we stand out from all the rest ...
Happy New Year! Goal Setting! Dr. Carr talks about goals, affirmations, visualizations, and dreaming big in his newest video blog. Also, don’t forget to watch our Goal Setting video on Facebook ...
We all have heard of post-holiday workouts to shed all the unwanted fats we’ve incurred after indulging from the holiday season. While working out is a great way to make sure we stay healthy after all the holiday feasts, it is absolutely best to combine our routines with some healthy detox drinks...
Can you believe that 2017 is almost over? To some it is the end of an amazing year, but is also a great reminder that we are just about to embark on just another awesome one...
They say health is wealth, so what better gift to give this season! Here is a list of fun and health-friendly presents you can give your favorite people this season...
It is that time of the year again. The time to look back on all the good things we were blessed to have and enjoy this year. We all know the quote saying, “A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.”, Every time we go through struggles, we have a choice to look at the lesson and be grateful or to stay in the struggle...
It is that time of the year again. When you’re on a special diet, it gets harder to stick to it once the holiday season kicks in. The Thanksgiving season, also known as the gift that keeps on giving..
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This season brings the spotlight to skeletons, they seem to be everywhere. Halloween decorations, candies, costumes and of course IN US!As a chiropractor each time I see the cartoon or decorative skeletons it makes me think of all the people that I still want to help!...
Have you ever felt just a bit off, a bit disjointed? Are there times in your day to day efforts when you simply have the struggle to make things work? You may feel like Frankenstein’s monster--losing a screw or two making you feel dysfunctional....
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Charles Edward “Charlie” Kilgore, Sr, 82, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, formerly of Harrison, Arkansas, was born, October 5, 1935, in Newton County, Arkansas, near Jasper, the son of Austin Arble and Stella Madine (Arbaugh) Kilgore. He departed this life, Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Pleasant Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Charlie was employed at the General Motors Leads Plant in Kansas City retiring in 1986. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local #31 Union and former president of the Harrison, Arkansas Famers Market Association. He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening and was especially known for his tomatoes and large watermelons.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Charlene Dufresne; and one grandson, Chris Vernon.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Charles, Jr. and Liana Kilgore of Pleasant Hill; two grandchildren, Jenna (and Jordan) Williamson of Pleasant Hill, and Amanda (and Ryan) Walker of Berthoud, Colorado; seven great grandchildren, Eli, Paige, Brendan, Jordan, Zoey, Willow, and Luna; three brothers, Orlan Kilgore, Ronnie Kilgore, and Eddie (and Meshelle) Kilgore, all of Jasper, Arkansas; three sisters, Onieda (and Steve) DesJarden of Harrison, Lisa (and Randy) Spencer of Jasper, and Peggy (and Leroy) Edwards of Omaha, Arkansas; and many relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral services were held Friday, May 11, 2018, at the Low Gap Cemetery, Low Gap, Arkansas.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.
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“We came out strong in the first quarter,” said Coach Debby Steensma. “In the second quarter, we could not make the adjustments or get any shots. We finally settled down in the second half, but we got into too much of hurry for our shots.”
For the Lions, they suffered a tough loss to Cornerstone, 58-38. Senior Patrick Binzer led the team with 25 points, 18 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block.
“We came out nervous in the first quarter,” said Coach Jim Steensma. “But in the next three quarters, the boys settled down and did better. We outscored them the rest of the game, but it hurt us that we made too many mistakes early on.”
On Friday, the Lions and Lady Lions were on the road. The Lions traveled to Westlake to face Westlake Academy and the Lady Lions went to Irving to take on Stonegate Academy.
Senior Ashleigh Garvin was outstanding with 13 points, 10 steals, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Sophomore Hannah Burks was solid with 8 points and 9 rebounds while Fell added 8 rebounds and 3 blocks.
“This was a good game for the girls,” said Debby Steensma. “We did a better job of hitting our shots tonight as everyone on the team scored.”
“Tonight, we could not execute our offense,” said Jim Steensma. “We made some of the same mistakes again from the [Cornerstone] game, but we struggled to break Westlake ’s press and zone defense.”
The WCS Lions’ and Lady Lions’ will play again on Friday at home against district opponents Victory Baptist. The Lady Lions play at 6 p.m. and the Lions play at 7:30 p.m.
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Gary Soule of Elmira is one of 58 people statewide recognized by the New York State Industries for the Disabled
Biz Briefs: Arc of Chemung worker gets statewide honor Gary Soule of Elmira is one of 58 people statewide recognized by the New York State Industries for the Disabled Check out this story on stargazette.com: http://stargaz.tt/2x7HTOa
Arc of Chemung client Gary Soule, left, with mobile work crew manager Tom Harrigan, shows off the award he received from New York State Industries for the Disabled.(Photo: PROVIDED PHOTO)
Gary Soule, of Elmira, is one of 58 people statewide recognized with the 2017 Joslin Outstanding Performers award from New York State Industries for the Disabled Inc. (NYSID).
STI, a division of The Arc of Chemung, provides training and employment opportunities to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Currently, 171 Chemung County residents receive support from Southern Tier Industries.
"Gary is an outstanding member of the STI mobile work crew," said Tom Harrigan, mobile work crew manager. "Gary has become a role model with his easy-going, friendly spirit, and dedication to always show up for work."
NYSID's annual Joslin Awards program celebrates excellence in preferred source employment by New Yorkers with disabilities.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County will sponsor the fourth annual Southern Tier Financial Conference: Financial Education for Women by Women from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Triangle Lounge at Corning Community College.
The keynote speaker will be life coach Lisa Rustici. There will also be a videotaped welcome from Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, an award-winning teacher of financial empowerment.
Other speakers will include Amy Irvine, of Irvine Wealth Management; Nancy Reigelsperger, Cooperative Extension financial educator; and Nancy Williamson, of ServU Credit Union, among others.
The cost is $35 per person for ages 16 and older, which includes lunch, networking, the conference and the book "Live Richer Challenge" by Tiffany Aliche.
Professor “Lillian” Li Wang, of Xi’an University of Science and Technology in Xi’an, China, has joined the Mansfield University Department of Geosciences as a visiting scholar.
Interim Mansfield University President Scott Barton joins visiting scholar “Lillian” Li Wang of China. (Photo: PROVIDED PHOTO)
Wang, who holds a Ph.D. in safety science and engineering, is one of only 30 visiting scholars currently at U.S. host institutions.
During her stay at Mansfield, Wang will research occupational safety and health management, especially behavior-based safety management. She also will observe classes, meet faculty and students, join campus activities, and give a presentation on her research.
Corning Inc. announced a joint venture agreement with Youngy Investment Holding Group to focus on glass laminates for interior architecture applications.
Corning will supply glass laminate technologies and Corning Willow Glass to the joint venture, which will manufacture the panels to be used in residential and commercial applications in Wuhu, China.
Corning and Youngy will collaborate on manufacturing processes and equipment with the expectation that first sales will occur in late 2018. Youngy Investment Holding Co. is a privately owned company headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
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Next year, the British public is likely to focus on the preparations for the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, both due in 2012. For the insurance industry, this will be the most significant single year in living memory.
Tim Breedon is chairman of the Association of British Insurers and group chief executive of L&G Photo: Newscast
A series of game-changing reforms will come together in 2012, presenting a defining juncture in the way our industry is funded, regulated and provides products. We have just a year to get these changes right.
Delivering change effectively matters to the millions of customers we serve and the wider economy. Insurance fulfils an important social purpose by protecting people against the financial costs of unexpected events. It also helps create a more resilient society – resilient against the costs of floods, resilient against the costs of rising longevity. We also help when it comes to accidents, sickness and bereavement.
Insurance works best when there is a clear and effective partnership between the industry, its customers and policymakers. Each member of that partnership needs to be clear about their obligations if we are to provide products people need at prices they can afford. This has never been more important than it is today, as the shrinking state forces people to be more self-reliant, and the “Big Society” encourages greater diversity of provision in goods and services in return for greater responsibility and social engagement on the part of business.
I often think of the UK insurance industry as a modest, relatively unobtrusive giant, but we employ 275,000 people, contribute £8.2 billion in taxes and are a major exporter. As investors, we manage assets amounting to almost a quarter of the UK’s total net worth. We provide insurance services covering 90pc of UK households, providing long-term security through pensions and short-term security through products such as travel insurance and public liability cover.
By the end of 2011, UK insurers will need to be ready for a new European capital regime under Solvency II, a dramatically altered regulatory structure in the UK and Europe, and the introduction of automatic enrolment into pension schemes.
Alongside this, a radical reform to the way people buy financial advice will go live, benefiting customers through transparency on charges and increased adviser professionalism. The insurance industry will have to finalise a way forward on provision of property insurance for people in high flood-risk areas, ahead of the end of the industry’s agreement with the Government in 2013. There is also much to be done to realise the ambition to pass on to insurers some of the risks currently borne by the state in areas such as long-term care.
The EU capital directive, Solvency II, seeks to create a modern and effective capital regime for insurers to operate within all 27 member states. The ABI supports this aim and – as the UK has the largest insurance sector in Europe – we have a huge stake in getting it right. If done badly, over-influenced by banking worries, and the sector is required to carry excess capital, the 450 million insurance customers within the EU will have to pay more for their insurance. This would hardly be compatible with the idea of greater personal responsibility and choice – individuals cannot be expected to make sensible choices about managing risks if the price of doing so is driven too high as the result of poorly thought-through regulation.
These changes occur under the shadow of major structural reform to the bodies that regulate insurers in both the UK and EU. The reforms have been driven by failures exposed during the banking crisis, but we need these new bodies to be effective for insurers and differentiate between banks and insurers in the way they are set up and operate.
Insurers and banks are vital to each other, but operate in fundamentally different sectors; insurers operating for the long-term with assets matched to liabilities while banks manage short-term risks from a highly leveraged capital base and rely upon liquidity. “One size fits all” regulation makes no sense, intellectually or in practice, when the risks each sector runs are so profoundly different.
We also need to keep the regulatory implementation costs, which are ultimately paid for by customers, to a minimum. The ABI has estimated that the average cost for each large firm of implementing Solvency II, excluding any capital increases it may involve, could be as high as £100m. The FSA has upped its estimate of the cross-industry costs over the first five years of its reforms to sales of investment products to between £1.4 and £1.7bn. Both reforms can and should benefit the industry and the consumer if done right. But key judgments still need to be made correctly for this to be the case.
Competitiveness matters and I want the UK to remain a leading global financial centre. For insurers, holding and moving large amounts of capital is at the heart of our business model. Taxation of capital and income, for example on profits earned abroad, is one of the key issues firms consider when deciding where to headquarter. The Treasury has made real progress here, outlining a five-year plan to make the UK competitive.
The insurance industry’s response to floods showed how we can react quickly and effectively to customer needs, and we must make sure this ethos extends into all our work. We must never forget that insurance is a social good and must always be as available and affordable to as many people as possible. We also have to be sure our products work for customers, giving clarity on what customers can expect of insurance, ensuring quality complaints processes and being honest about whether a product is suitable. A customer relationship that works is one where both parties understand what is covered, where genuine claims are met quickly, and where both parties can be confident they are operating within a predictable regulatory framework.
Finally, the next few years could see the industry develop in new areas as the coalition Government publicly considers more varied provision of public services. We need to show we can work with Government to develop workable alternatives to state funding to assist with welfare reform, helping in areas such as long-term care. So we need to build industry-government trust through resolution of issues such as provision of insurance in flood-risk areas and auto-enrolment into a pension scheme. Success here means that perhaps the industry can step forward in other areas.
So insurers face a critical time as the new year beckons with challenges and opportunities in every area. It is vital we work effectively with government, regulators and, most of all our 57 million customers in the UK to get this right.
A decade and a half ago, the area behind Kings Cross was an industrial wasteland the likes of which most people wouldn’t want to be traversing after dark unless they had insider knowledge of a particularly worthwhile warehouse party.
Designers and developers meanwhile, were busy sizing up its potential, and in 2002 Wilkinson Eyre devised a concept that would see the area’s most prominent landmark: the trio of interlocking gasholders, cleaned up and transformed into three elegant residential buildings.
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A man was mauled by a lioness at a wildlife park in Darwin on Friday and rushed to hospital with arm injuries, officials at the facility said.
Peter Davidson had muscle torn from the bone of his arm after apparently putting it through the cage bars.
"A girl came to me and said someone had been bitten by one of our lionesses," Charlie Manolis, chief scientist at Crocodylus Park, told the Northern Territory News.
Manolis said the man was employed by the park and was getting rid of weeds near the lion enclosure when Shebe, 9, attacked.
"We're not sure exactly what happened but it seems he put his arm through and she grabbed him. He had big lacerations on his arm but was capable of moving his fingers."
Park owner Grahame Webb told ABC radio it was not clear why the man put his arm into the cage. "I still can't come to grips with why someone would," he said. "I wouldn't put my arm in with a lion if my life depended on it."
Crocodylus Park has more than 1,000 crocodiles in its collection, as well as other wildlife including big cats, primates, and birds.
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I have been having such good fun at work (Let's Play) the past 3-weeks. Just before I returned from India a container load of secondhand sports equipment, from the Gear Up Our Kids campaign run in April in association with Mr Price, was dropped off at our offices. I volunteered to deal with the gear - sorting, counting and distributing.
It took four days - with assistance from some Wits students - to work through the boxes of tennis and squash racquets, cricket pads, rugby balls, shin pads and tons of other discarded equipment. Most of the gear is good for a lot more use; we threw out anything that was really trashed.
We have no shortage of avenues to donate the equipment as there are just so many sports programmes, communities and schools who have absolutely nothing.
What I find really astounding is that schools insist that the children have their own gear, which many parents just cannot afford and so the child is then unable to participate. Take cricket for example: I looked online to check out prices and my jaw dropped. When you add up a mid-range bat, pads and gloves you're looking at R4,000. For a parent only earning R8,000pm (or less) this is out of range.
I've also had emails about children who cannot play rugby because the school, in a low income area - insists that they have rugby jerseys and boots. These children are under the age of 15. Why does the school not introduce touch rugby instead of full contact?
When I was in primary school I played netball. The school had bibs and skirts, which we would use for games and then return afterwards. I keep questioning why schools do not have a range of cricket pads, bats, gloves and helmets for the children to use during practises and games. Judging from the amount of excellent quality equipment we received, many children (and adults) do not stick with sports (and they grow out of the equipment too).
Nonetheless, the equipment that was donated to Let's Play is going out to places where it will be treasured. In general, we give equipment to programmes where it can be shared, not to individuals.
As runners and adventure racers, we all go through a pair or two of shoes a year. Most are still useable - maybe not for a 200km adventure race, but certainly for playing. Ugene Nel will have a box at his Quantum Adventures events in the Cape for your old running shoes. We will do the same at AR Club in Joburg. Keep this in mind before you throw out your old run and trail shoes. We'll take them. Please tie the shoelaces together before putting your shoes in the boxes.
A few weeks ago I read my best Antarctic expedition book yet; and I have a fabulous collection of Arctic and Antarctic expedition books.
Ranulph Fiennes has written a gem. "Race to the Pole" details Captain Robert Scott's polar experiences and, of course, his tragic 1911 race to the pole (which was not the Amundsen-Scott 'pole at all costs' race it has been made out to be).
Scott's reputation was trashed by William Huntford in his "Scott and Amundsen" book where he made Scott out to be a moron who didn't know what he was doing (use of horses, the depot saga, the skiing issue) and that his death was due to poor planning.
On the contrary, Scott was thorough in his preparations and planning. His return trip from the pole was doomed by unpredictably disastrous weather conditions that brought extreme cold rarely encountered in the region.
Fiennes has man-hauled across the continent and as such is the only Scott biographer to have been there, done that and got the frostbite. Fiennes understands polar exploration and his insights and experiences blow life into this century-old story of bravery and adventure.
This book is well-written, fluent and gripping, as we'd expect from Fiennes. If you have an interest in the Antarctic and polar expeditions, this book is an essential read.
We spent most of the Friday (2 November) travelling back to Delhi. First the flight from Bagdogra to Delhi and then an hour taxi trip from the airport (trip takes less than 15-minutes in no traffic) to our hotel The Ashok. This is a lovely 5-star hotel (the only one) in New Delhi, surrounded by embassies (thank you India Tourism).
I was now with another 4 journalists, Britta, Mane, Klaus and Duncan, (hosted by India Tourism) and we would be going the next morning on a sightseeing trip to Agra (nearby city) to see the Taj Mahal. We would leave the hotel at 07h00 and had been told that the trip would take 4-hours.
Correction friends... in this overpopulated place with more traffic than I have EVER seen in my life it takes 6-hours. The secret to travelling in these places is to travel between 23h00 and 05h30... An alternative is to take the train, which leaves Delhi at 06h00. The trip takes 2.5hrs. BUT, it only leaves Agra at 21h00. The runners were booked on this option and like us, they were exhausted when they finally got back to the hotel.
We slept a lot of the way but when awake there was lots to look at; crowds of people, overloaded bicycles, overloaded tuk-tuks, camels pulling massive loads and crazy drivers.
The Taj itself is suitably impressive, especially when you consider the years (22 of them) of construction and the manpower required to build this massive mausoleum. Taj is a symbol of love, built in memory of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's favourite wife (she died giving birth to their 14th child). What is interesting to know is that this wife was one of 4; in addition he also had some 750 concubines... Construction started in 1631.
This favourite wife is buried in the centre of the Taj. Two others wife are buried in other mausoleum's withing the Taj complex. Our guide said the 4th is buried elsewhere.
We only got there around 13h00 and were swamped by other tourists. It is best to be at the gates at the crack of dawn. Yes, the sky is as hazy as it looks in the picture. I asked our guide whether they ever see the sun. He said this was fog and that it is worse towards December. I'm betting on it being mostly pollution.
We were then taken to a place to see how the semi-precious stone is inlaid into the white marble (a la Taj). When we were taken into the show-room we were told, "No pressure to buy". These people don't know what no pressure is. While I can admire the handiwork, a big marble inlaid tabletop for US$6,000 is not my thing.
Our guide then took us to another place with carpets, pashminas and more inlaid marble. Surrounded by more "No pressure" salesmen we all turned around and walked out, keen to start travelling back to Delhi. The trip back took about 5-hours and we were bombed.
Our first stop was the massive Jama Masjid, the principle mosque in Old Delhi (we were not allowed to take photos without payment). The mosque was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (same dude as the Taj Mahal). Construction was completed in 1656.
Next we went to the Delhi Fort (aka Red Fort - completed in 1648). Again we see the name of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort was the palace for his new capital (old one was in Agra). This is an impressive red sandstone walled construction that encloses the palaces. There used to be a hundred-odd palaces within the walls. Although they were looted in the 1700's, four-fifths were destroyed by the British in 1857. They built ugly baracks within the walls, which still stand.
This photo shows one of Shah Khan's palaces. As it stands it is a plain, white marble structure with some inlaid floral designs. Go back 350-years and you would have seen ceilings covered in gold leaf, gem stones and mirrors. Interior fountains were fed by perfumed water channels (which also cooled the palaces in summer) and the water would have reflected off the ceiling.
Carpets would have hung over the big arches, replaced by the finest muslin fabrics in summer. Picture colourful carpets and cushions inside... Then add a few hundred beautiful concubines and you've got quite an establishment.
Next stop was Humayun's Tomb, a complex of buildings of Mughal architecture in New Delhi. Humayun was a Mogul Emperor (before Sher Khan) and his tomb was built on orders of his widow. Construction was started in 1562. There are also other tombs within this complex.
Next we went to another World Heritage Site, the Qutb Complex. This complex contains numerous monuments and buildings. The most famous is the Qutub Minar, a 72.5m tall brick tower, "the tallest brick minaret in the world, and an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture".
A mosque, built in the late 1100's is also within this complex. The mosque was built on the site of a Jain temple, which was destroyed; only the iron pillar was left and the new mosque was built around it. This makes for quite interesting reading (click on the Qutb Complex link).
The pillar is a metallurgical curiosity as it has withstood corrosion for the last 1600 years. "The pillar is made of 98% wrought iron of pure quality. It has been confirmed that the temperatures required to form such kind of pillars cannot be achieved by combustion of coal. The pillar is a testament to the high level of skill achieved by ancient Indian iron smiths in the extraction and processing of iron. The pillar's unusually good corrosion resistance appears is due to a high phosphorus content, which promotes the formation of a solid protective passivation layer of iron oxides and phosphates, rather than the non-protective, cracked rust layer that develops on most ironwork."
These World Heritage Sites (Delhi Fort, Humayun's Tomb and Qutb Complex) cover substantial land areas in Delhi and they are truly located in the heart of the city. It was also very encouraging to see a lot of maintenance and restoration happening at each site.
As for Delhi... the city is crazy. There are almost 18-million inhabitants, some 8 million cars and it is a busy, dirty place. Litter, spitting, ablutions... I don't even know where you'd start to clean the place up. While it is certainly interesting, I don't think I'd like to spend any amount of time there; the quieter mountains are a far more pleasing place to me.
All in all, India is a fabulous place and I've only been to a fraction of this large country. The run is a gentle initiation to India and the mountain areas and my brief city tours were good introductions to the Indian cities. My trip to India was a wonderful experience and I'd definitely go back.
Finally, my thanks and appreciation to Mr C.S. Pandey (www himalayan.com), Mr Shaw from our India Tourism office in Joburg and Mr. Sidharat Bodwal from India Tourism in Delhi. Your warmth and hospitality enriched my experience of your country.
This last stage would be, like Stage 4, a no-brainer. Tar road, up first and then down to the finish. We started with a steep ascent (great for a warmup) - we gained 600m over about 7km. After reaching the small settlement and full aid station at the top it would be downhill all the way to the finish.
This is a very lush, forested area and the land to the side of the road drops away steeply; so steep that you can't even sneak into the bushes on the roadside!
The only notable element from this stage was the little brown mole I saw running across the road; cute little critter.
Little children lined the road at the finish in Maneybhanjang, waving little Indian flags and runners already in cheered those finishing. A festive atmosphere and a good finish to this 5-day race.
Again food was in abundance (rice, dhal, naan and a stew/curry), which we ate while waiting for our buses to depart for Mirik.
Back at Mirik we got showered and cleaned up before the prize giving ceremony and dinner. We all received trophies (with our names on!) and also certificates for having completed Day 3's Everest Challenge Marathon. A nice ending the the event.
With breakfast from 07h00, we could sleep in. The buses would depart for Badgodra around 09h30. Zzzzz time again.
Stage 4 started in the most fantastic weather. Being at around 2,000m it was considerably warmer than up in the mountains and the morning was sunny and clear. Today's stage was like a bowl - steep down, flat across the bottom and then steep up again.
Most of the field sped off from the start. Again I took the first few kays a little more gently to give my quads time to warm up. The road bombed down from the start, the snaking road dotted by runners. Then it levelled out and I thoroughly enjoyed this lengthy section of pure running. I set a good pace to make up time before the ascent, which I would inevitably walk (as I'd done with all the other steep ascents).
The flattish section was fabulous and all around we were watched by villa residents. Seems like the area is quite a cement making / rock crushing area. Like the rivers around Bagdogra (were we flew into from Delhi), the rivers have been pillaged for stones and piles of rounded river stones and crushed stones line the already narrow streets. We ran past a rock crushing machine and also many old women hammering rocks by hand.
As you may know, we've had a cement shortage in Joburg (maybe whole of SA?) due to lots of new construction, Gautrain etc. We import from India and as I ran past these piles of river stones and old women squatting over their stones I could only think that our demand for cement (and also that of other countries) is what has propogated this environmental destruction. Sure, it is employment for the locals and cement has to come from somewhere... but I'd rather the stones were in the rivers. Same kind of thing as dopey-eyed cattle and a succulent steak; everything has to come from somewhere.
Most of the people were friendly, especially if I greeted then first with "Namaste". One fellow shouted to me, "What country?".
"South Africa," I replied, making a cricket batting motion. This was met by cheers and laughter from the man and his many friends.
Although South Africa is well-known in India for cricket, we were certainly fresh in their minds after hosting the new Pro 20 World Cup shortly before the race. India won. This was the first time that I've ever watched cricket (I even went to the opening match) and I've become a 20-overs fan; I'm especially a fan of the Indian team and their captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Crossing the river, we began the steep,winding ascent to Palmajua. There were a few houses on the road sides but for the most part the road is bordered by forest - some natural, some pine plantations. We ascended over 500m in about 7km.
I think that Palmajua is more of a district than a town as there was not much settlement. Our buses were waiting to take us back to Rimbik for the night (no accommodation at Palmajua).
Being a short stage day, I walked down and up Rimbik's road (there is only one), peeking at the stores and checking out the people. Strolling slowly it took me about 10-minutes to cover the place.
We were in for much excitement that night, for Pandey's Cultural Evening. He had requested that runners from each represented country prepare a song or dance. I'd been warned about this pre-race and had thought that a sokkie / langarm demo with Christo would go down well. Unfortunately Christo, although Afrikaans, doesn't dance. I had brought a piece of Karoo / W. Cape guitar music with me (from David Kramer's Karoo Kitaar Blues CD), which we did play for the audience.
In total we had 5 South African runners (me, Christo, David, Daksha and Julia). I was the only Joburger - the others hail from Cape Town. And I'm sad to say that amongst us we have very little tradition. Usual South Africn things like gumboot dancing, shosholoza and toyi-toyi are not whitie culture. Sokkie, Sarie Marais and such songs are not my culture either as an English South African lass. We were quite alarmed that we couldn't think of anything traditional to us.
We ended up telling the audience about the diversity of South African culture and languages. We told them about braais and our hot, sunny Christmas holidays spent at the poolside. And also of our rugby and cricket prowess. After our presentation I did have a really good idea (too late unfortunately). I should have introduced the audience to wonderful South Africanisms like takkie, ja, lekker, eish, vrot, just-now, now-now and koppie. Unfortunately I missed the boat on this one.
As for the other countries... there were some songs, bullfighting (Spanish), sumo wrestling (Japanese) and other festive displays. The people from Rimbik played traditional instruments and sang. Even Pandey's crew sang a popular Hindu song and Pandey sang a traditional love song. The country to certainly win hands-down would be the Austrians and their English rendition of a song; "An Austrian went a yodelling in the mountains so high". It is the same kind of thing as "There was an old lady who swallowed a fly" only each addition has an action and sound effects.
After dinner we headed off to bed. In the morning we would be transported by bus to Palmajua (where we finished today's stage) for the start of the final stage so we would have to wake up early.
Day dawned on our sleepy Sandakphu settlement and while my tummy had made it through the night intact, my room-mate's hadn't. Britta (UK, from Fell Runner magazine) had been up three times during the night and as our in-house Asian loo was dysfunctional, she'd had to sneak outside. Liz (Runner's World UK) and Catherine (journo) came through to our room to see how I was doing and to confess that their constitutions were in a similar situation. Apparently the toilet door in the bigger dorms opened-and-closed the whole night.
Although I wasn't feeling up to it, I managed to get down 1.5 bowls of oats and a banana. After two loo stops I was as ready for the start as I would ever be; a bit drained but certainly lighter on my feet.
Cloud cover was high and so only little of Kanchenjunga was showing; the bonus of spending two days on the section from Sandakphu to Molle gave us an extra chance to see the mountain. Fortunately yesterday had been crystal clear so our mountain-spotting requirements had been fulfilled already. It was also a bit colder so again I was wearing tights and a light-weight long sleeved top - perfect if you keep moving.
I was definitely a bit skittish on the first downhill - my thighs were a bit stiff from the previous day and they needed gentle warming up. I made a pit stop just before the first full aid station at 8km and that would be it for me - I had rapidly recovered (I still think my "Hennops Belly" from the AR sprint in early October had conveyed resistance as many runners were unwell for days). But although my tummy was now settled, I battled bouts of nausea. Still, I kept eating... slowly. It took me an hour to make my way through a 70g fruity energy bar!
I took the first section easy, reaching Molle only 8-minutes slower than the previous day. The section from Molle to Phalut (fah-loot) was again an out-and-back; never my favourite kind of course because you know what is waiting for you on the return route. I met up with Christo Snyman (fellow South African) just before Phalut. Britta (my roomie) was close behind. We joined each other on the last uphill on the return to Molle and split again on the descent.
After checking in at the Molle aid station we started the dreaded descent. The first part was not terribly steep and on a good dirt road surface. We then got onto those "steps" made when logs are placed across the trail to bank it up. But the path had eroded inbetween the logs so there was a bit of a dip. We then got onto more eroded trails and ruts - absolutely divine stuff! I moved ahead of Britta when she stopped at an aid station to get some water down; this was where the really fun section began.
This scary downhill section was actually my most favourite part of the whole race; this was the only part of the 5-day route that was actually on trails. The surrounding jungle was incrediblly dense and lush (up on the mountains the vegetation is mostly grass with scattered trees; more trees lower down). The uneven trail had me bounding between and on top of ruts, checking for the red painted route marker arrows and pink ribbons along the way. I started to catch runners.
A quick comment about competitive spirit... I am marginally competitive. I'm not going to break my neck to get ahead of someone and if I don't win I'm not going to slash my wrists. Once the first few kilometers are underway and runners have settled into their places I do not like to be overtaken. My strength is in overtaking people, especially as course distance and difficulty increases. I took great pride in gobbling up runners ahead of me on this section to Rimbik.
Lower down we ran through a village, on the paths between houses. Absolutely delightful to see the children and adults, houses and chickens along the route. In hindsight my pace slackened here because I was so busy greeting people with "Namaste" and gawking at the sights. When I reached the aid station at the bottom, before the river crossing, I was shocked to see the old Japanese man right behind me. I'd overtaken him kilometers earlier on the really technical section.
That's another thing... once I've passed someone I do not like them to catch up to me... especially not an old dude. Surprised to see him, I ran most of the gently ascending road into Rimbik (about 8km). I gained another 6 places here - much to my satisfaction - and my legs and lungs felt great. Distance certainly seems to suit me.
I was warmly welcomed at the finish by Pandey's crew and spectators from the village... this is something else... Pandey's staff were incredible the whole event and there were always many of them at the finish to welcome us at the end of each stage.
Rimbik is a small mountain town - kind of mouldy and dirty like most places we saw. Our accommodations at the Sherpa Lodge were clean and tidy (with hot showers!) and the food again was exceptional. Every day when we finished there was soup, rice, dhal and other Indian dishes waiting. Dinner on this first night in Rimbik was a tantalising feast. I really enjoy Indian food and I think the assortment of dishes is what really appeals as you can try small bits of many flavours.
I spent some time in the afternoon stretching and rubbing down with Arnica oil to loosen my muscles. My ankles were also feeling a little worked over. We would start Stage 4 with a steep downhill and I anticipated some stiffness. Liz was again my room-mate. As with previous days we were lights-out by nine-thirty in preparation for another early morning.
After a good 10hr sleep (early to sleep, early to rise), we were up just before dawn to catch sight of nearby Kanchenjunga (8,856m; World's 3rd highest mountain) and, of course, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu (the latter are some distance away, but clearly visible).
Breakfast was available from 05h30 and the spread was inviting; oats, om lettes, toast and potatoes. This saw us ready for a 06h30 start. Mr Pandey had recommended that we start 1-hour earlier than initially stated (07h30) because colder weather and cloud cover were expected to envelop our high altitude route from 10h30 (the clouds did obscure our views by this time).
This Day 2 route is really the event's pay-load. On Day 1 Mr Pandey has warned us all about "breaking our knees" on the cobbled road but he should have been warning us on this second stage; it is challenging to run on an uneven surface while gawking at this majestic vista. On the way out we ran towards Kanchenjunga, keeping Everest and company on our right. At 3,600m these mountains towered above us and the surrounding landscape. We'd also seen them from the Delhi-Bagdogra plane, which flys at the same height as their altitude; so their magnitude was put into perspective.
As for the route itself... mostly down from Sandakphu with a steep climb up to the turn-around at Molley. The road surface was decent; some cobbled sections, some dirt road. Being an out-and-back route, I encountered the first runners returning as I was on the Molley ascent.
A little about the aid stations... this event well organised and facilitated. Up in the mountains Mr Pandey has an impressive abundance of aid stations; 12 on stage 1, 4 each way on Stage 2 (averages at one every 4km), 12 on stage 3, 5 on stage 4 and 10 on stage 5. Comparable to road running... We had to sign in at each aid station and all supplied bottled mineral water. Some were designated as full aid stations as they also provided bananas, boiled potatoes, biscuits and glucose powder. Many full aid stations also had temporary toilets (seated toilet over a hole in the ground and surrounded by white plastic sheeting to provide privacy).
On the way back from Molley I had to make use of the "facilities" as my tummy hadn't been feeling great; this was to be the start of a brief dose of "Delhi Belly". I'm adamant that my "Hennops Belly" a month earlier conveyed a certain level of resistance as I was not as unwell (severity and duration) as some other runners.
On the return route I ran into Mr Pandey, who was out on the course to greet the runners. "Nature is your assistant today," he said, refering to the spectacular view of Kanchenjunga and other mountains. It was just after 10h00 and cloud was rising up, almost level with the trail. "See, yesterday I said everything would be covered by 10h30. Now my job is done and you have seen the mountains."
It was a good thing too because the next day, running out on the same first section, we would see little of the surrounding mountains.
I'd taken it easy on this second stage, especially with the marathon stage the next day. When I reached the finish I washed up (a bucket of warm water was brought to our room), wrapped up in thermals and headed off for a bowl of tomato soup before visiting the Asian facilities next to our room - again. I then had a cosy afternoon nap.
My aim was to keep getting food down, to keep hydrated and to rest and recover as much as possible by morning. I didn't want to start the marathon with an upset stomach.
We had a race briefing at 18h30 where Mr Pandey outlined instructions for our bags; finish bags would be carried down to Rimbik by sherpas and our big bags would travel by Land Rover (old ones from back in the British days). We would only get the big bags much later in the evening.
"We have measured it by bicycle, by foot device... but you can be sure it is 2-3 further," he replied.
They have tried on various occasions to measure the route, especially the steep downhill to Rimbik, by GPS. But with cloud cover, twisting trails and dense jungle lower down, they have never obtained an accurate reading. Although it is stated at 42km, I'd bank on the route being around 48km. Tomorrow would be a big day and I'd been warned about the steep descent (loss of 1200m over about 9km).
If I had to compress my 5-day experience of running in the Himalayan foothills into 15-words, this is what I'd write: exceptional organisation, massive ascents, steep descents, well marked routes, fabulous food, magnificent mountains and new friends.
I found myself on an Emirates flight to Delhi because of an invitation from race director Mr C.S. Pandey to Runner's World SA and the kind hospitality of India Tourism (www.incredibleindia.org), who organised my flights and accommodation in Delhi.
The race itself took place in the Darjeeling district (see my previous Blog), which meant a 3hr flight from Delhi to Bagdogra the morning after my arrival in Delhi. The Jet India plane was jam-packed with race participants; easy to identify from their trail shoes, sporty dress and backpacks.
From Bagdogra it was a frightfully scary 2.5hr (I think) bus ride to the mountaintop town of Mirik. I say scary because the roads are narrow, the mountain switchbacks are sharp and Indian drivers wait for no man, beast, bicycle nor oncoming vehicle. Sights of interest from the bus window included: cattle strolling the streets, large rounded river stones in piles on the roadside (they crush them to make cement, thus the river beds have been pillaged), run-down buildings, women in colourful dress and multiple people on bicycles and motorbikes.
I'm never good at bus rides, especially on twisting moutain roads, so I was suitably queasy by the time we reached the Mirik Lodge, a very decent and clean establishment. This bus trip confirmed my decision to skip the group trip to Darjeeling the following day (Saturday). I stayed in Mirik and went to visit the tea factory and buddhist temple instead; I indulged in an afternoon nap too.
The race start was set from the town of Maneybhanjang (muh-nee-buh-jhan), which is well over an hour drive from Mirik (probably closer to 2hrs). We left Mirik at 06h00 and were running by 08h00. Two remarkable incidents from the start were: a) toilets and b) scarves from the town's children. Regarding the former... I was directed to some toilets near the start line (private, owned by locals)... um... nevermind Asian in design, they were only suitable for Number 1's and there were Number 2's on the floor! (I assume this gets washed down? Which town sucker gets this job?). I retreated hastily, deciding to wait for some bushes on the route. As for b)... sweet little girls from the town draped scarves around our necks in greeting and to wish us well.
My friend Michael Graz ran this race a few years ago and had warned me about the steep, long descent on Day 3, the marathon stage. What he didn't warn me about was the massive ascent on Day 1. Within 200m of the start we began climbing and climbing and climbing. The altitude profile clearly illustrates this. We climbed from 2000m to 3600m over the 38km stage. The cobbled road was challenging underfoot on the descents and the upward zig-zagging sections had my heart thumping in my chest. Yes, I walked the ups and took a few brief rests to get my heart rate under control, especially in the last few kilometers.
It got colder as we ascended and cloud covered the higher sections. What I clearly remember was the sound of "rain" in the forest in the Singalila National Park. The cloud would condense on the tree leaves to rain on the ground; yet I was high and dry on the road.
An awesome day, a tough day and the finish was welcome. Hot soup and tasty food was waiting. It took me 06h27 to reach the high altitude settlement (few buildings only) of Sandakphu (sun-duh-poo).
"Sandakfu or Sandakphu (3636 m) is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal, India. It is situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park and is the highest point of the Singalilia Ridge. Sandakphu has a small village on the peak with a number of hostels. It is accessible by 4x4 vehicles."
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3/31/2016 4:40 PM EDT At 440 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located near la grange, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, la grange, bedford, pendleton, charlestown, owen, goshen, bethlehem, hibernia, sulphur and wises landing.
7/14/2015 4:20 AM EDT At 418 am edt, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles north of la grange, and moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/14/2015 2:18 AM EDT The severe thunderstorm warning for west central henry and eastern oldham counties will expire at 220 am edt, the line of storms which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 5 am.
7/14/2015 2:07 AM EDT At 204 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from new castle to la grange, moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. Severe thunderstorms will affect centerfield, ballardsville, liro, la grange, and buckner.
7/14/2015 1:50 AM EDT At 149 am edt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of bedford to 7 miles northwest of la grange, and moving south at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
7/27/2012 6:42 PM EDT Tree down on westport and highway 524 in oldham county KY, 1.9 miles NNW of Westport, KY
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East Bay Heritage Quilters - Quilters of all ages and interests flourish in EBHQ's nourishing atmosphere during monthly Educational Sessions and daytime Workshops featuring outstanding teachers from the quilting world.
Our meetings are held the last Monday evening of the month, excluding July and December. May is the next-to-last Monday because of Memorial Day. Starting at 6:30 p.m. we visit, view displayed quilts, or choose books from our extensive library. Brief announcements start at 7:30, followed by our featured speaker. Guest admission is $5. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA.
Grapevine Quilters Guild of Mendocino County - Grapevine Quilters is a non-profit philanthropic organization. The purpose of the Grapevine Quilters of Mendocino County is to contribute to the knowledge, appreciation and collection of quilts, quilt-related items and fabric arts; to contribute to the education, growth and history of quilting through meetings, speakers, workshops, quilt shows and retreats; and to provide quilt related philanthropic efforts to our community and to charitable organizations.
General meetings are held 6:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of the month at the Holy Trinity Church, 640 Orchard Avenue, Ukiah, California, and include speakers, professional quilters, and a trunk show or slide show. We have mini workshops, door prizes, block of the month, potluck, secret pals, and show-and-tell.
Lace Museum and Guild - Guild members all have a passion for lace and is comprised of people who make, study, and collect all kinds of lace - beginners as well as experts are welcome as members.
The Lace Museum Guild Members meet once a month. The dates and times are subject to change, call the museum to confirm. The location is 552 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Membership includes the receipt of a quarterly newsletter. Check the Events Calendar for Guild activities. Annual dues are $20 or $10.00 for senior citizens 60 and over. The Guild is a chartered chapter of the International Organization of Lace, Inc.
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild - Meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Lakeport Senior Center with the exception of October when we feature our annual quilt show. The central focus of monthly guild meetings are programs which may include an educational guest speaker, trunk show, technique demonstrations, slides, or movies. Just a few of the other activities during the general meeting are Show and Tell, Treasure Chest raffle and a pot luck buffet. There is no cost to attend.
Marin Golden Threads - Their mission is to stimulate appreciation for, and celebrate the heritage of, embroidery by advancing the highest standards of excellence in its practice through education, exhibition, preservation, and research.
Meets monthly at 10 A.M on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Valley Baptist Church, located at 3 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael.
Marin Needle Arts Guild - The Marin Needle Arts Guild brings together quilters, needle and fiber artists. Guild's General Meetings are held 6 (six) times a year alternating between morning and evening meetings.
Marin Knitters' Guild - Our purpose is to support and celebrate all aspects of knitting and crocheting.
Meets the Second Saturday of the month, from 10-12, at the Corte Madera Town center's Community Room. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to professional knitters and designers. The first meeting is free; after that, if you plan to come back, we ask that you join and pay the $30/year dues.
Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, except in July and August when only one meeting is held. 7:00 p.m.
Mount Tam Quilt Guild - The Mt. Tam Quilt Guild promotes an interest in – and appreciation of – the art of quilt making, to share quilting information and education, to encourage high standards of technique and design, and to assist our community by utilizing the talents of our members to create quilts for those in need and to donate the quilts through Marin County non-profit agencies that serve those people.
Meetings: We meet at 6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at the Aldersgate Methodist Church, at 1 Wellbrock Heights, San Rafael (view location on Google Maps). P.O. Box 6192, San Rafael, CA. Guests ($5 fee) and new members are always welcome.
Napa Valley Quilters - The purpose of the Napa Valley Quilters is to preserve and continue the traditions, culture, and history of the art of quilting; to promote fellowship among interested persons in all aspects of quilting; to contribute to the knowledge of and to promote the appreciation of fine quilts; to sponsor and support quilting activities; to encourage quilt making; and to contribute to the growth of knowledge of quilting techniques, textiles and patterns through educational meetings and instruction, sharing with the public the history and beauty of quilting.
Meetings: Our meetings are held at 10:00 am, the second Saturday of every month at the Napa Senior Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa CA 94559. If you are in the area as a guest or a new resident, we invite you to join us!
quilting, regardless of experience. We meet at the Redwood Coast Senior Center, 490 North Harold Street, Fort Bragg, CA. General meetings are on the second Sunday of the monthat 1:30 pm.
From 10 am to 12:30 pm, we have free sewing, which means you can do your own sewing projects, or participate in one of our group projects.
From 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm we discuss business, projects, and activities, and at the end of the meeting we have a show and tell where we display and talk about what we have made.
Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild - Gualala, CA: The goal of Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild is to promote quilting along the Sonoma/Mendocino coast. PPQG offers monthly educational programs, lectures, and workshops for quilters of all skill levels as well as opportunities for members to give back to their community using those skills. Monthly meetings feature programs to inspire quilters in all aspects of quilting ranging from traditional to contemporary art quilt techniques and development of textile and wearable art. Lectures and workshops are presented by world famous quilters as well as our local talent. PPQG also coordinates several quilt shows and quilt challenges in the community.
Regular meetings are held on the third Friday of the month at 12:30 PM at Gualala Arts Center. Meetings are open to anyone who enjoys quilts or quilting or who would like to learn more. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome; there is a $5 charge for non-members. New members can join at any time for a $40 per year membership fee (prorated August through December.)
Pacific Textile Arts - Fort Bragg, CA: Pacific Textile Arts is a 501-C-3 educational non-profit existing to support, share, and celebrate the fiber arts. Located at 450 Alger St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437 - the east end of Laurel St., turn left, first house - Houses a gallery, library, demonstration studios, sales room, and classrooms. Open: Wednesdays 10:30-NOON Thursdays 1:30-3:30 Saturdays 11:00-1:00
Petaluma Quilt Guild - The purpose of the guild is to preserve the heritage of quilt making and to further educate the membership in the art of quilting making.
Redwood Stitchers - Our pupose is to stimulate appreciation for and celebrate the heritage of embroidery by advancing the highest standards of excellence in its practice through education, exhibition, preservation, collection and research.
San Francisco Quilt Guild - SFQG meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of most months and are held the San Francisco Chinese Seventh Day Adventist Church at 7777 Geary Blvd, cross street 42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA. (Due to the holidays, November and December meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month,) Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Our General meetings consist of business and announcements followed by Show & Tell. After a short refreshment break, the remainder of the meeting is reserved for our featured speaker. We welcome guests to join us. Admission is $5.
Santa Rosa Quilt Guild - Dedicated to preserving this country's quilting heritage through the education and enhancement of quilt-making skills.
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m., January through November. In December there is only one meeting, on the first Thursday.
Sonoma County Knitting Guild - The Sonoma County Knitting Guild is a chapter of The Knitting Guild of America. We are a local group of knitters and crocheters who gather to sit and knit, share, help one another over the sticky bits, and give and receive inspiration as we delve deeper into creating with knitting needles and crochet hooks. You do not have to be a guild member to come to meetings and Knit-at-Nights.
We meet on the Third Wednesdays, September-May, 10 AM-Noon at the Doyle Park Clubhouse in Santa Rosa, located at 700 Hoen Ave, south of Sonoma Ave. In June, July and August, SCKG plans a field trip and potlucks at various locations. Many of our members work during the day and so are unable to attend our Third Wednesday morning meetings. Knit at Nights were created to fill their needs.
Tamalpais Textile Arts Guild - The main purpose of the guild is to promote interest and high standards in weaving and other textile arts. Activities include monthly meetings with speakers, workshops, field trips, study groups, sales exhibits and an annual retreat. Annual dues are just $45 a year, and include 9 programs and the monthly newsletter.
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month, with the exception of July, August, and December (no meetings), and begin promptly at 7 PM. MEETING LOCATION: Marin Society of Artists, 1515 3rd Street, San Rafael. Guests are always welcome.
Vallejo Piecemakers Quilt Guild - We share the goal of enjoying the art of sewing and quilting in a group setting. We have ongoing community projects which we work on during the year.
Meetings: Please join us at the Florence Douglas Senior Center (333 Amador in Vallejo) at 10:00 AM on the first Saturday of the month for our General Meeting and at 9:00 AM on the third Saturday for demonstrations and workshops. You may attend one meeting as a guest before deciding to join.
Wine Country Rug Hooking Guild - Wine Country Rug Hookers, a chapter of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists, is committed to education about and preservation of the American art & craft of traditional rug hooking.
Meets the 2nd Saturday every month, except August, from 10am until 3pm, at Friends House in Santa Rosa, to hook, share ideas and plan our next event. Guests welcome. Our dues are $30/year and members must join ATHA.
From Goodreads.com: When teenager Allison Glenn is sent to prison for a heinous crime, she leaves behind her reputation as Linden Falls' golden girl forever. Her parents deny the existence of their once-perfect child. Her former friends exult her downfall. Her sister, Brynn, faces whispered rumors every day in the hallways of their small Iowa high school. It's Brynn—shy, quiet Brynn—who carries the burden of what really happened that night. All she wants is to forget Allison and the past that haunts her.
But then Allison is released to a halfway house, and is more determined than ever to speak with her estranged sister.
Now their legacy of secrets is focused on one little boy. And if the truth is revealed, the consequences will be unimaginable for the adoptive mother who loves him, the girl who tried to protect him and the two sisters who hold the key to all that is hidden.
This book was interesting. I do recommend it, but I think that the plot was a little far-fetched. I don't want to say too much in fear of giving too much away. If you've read this, comment and let me know what you thought of the ending.
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Historical drama and comedy are two of the most prolific and popular genres in Korea, but reshaping the respected historical figures in comedy films may not be an easy task.
Jang Kyu-sung, the director of Ju Ji-hoon's upcoming movie "I am the King," had to face the same problem when he decided to get on the task with Ju at his side.
"I found that there was something new and a kind of joy that lasts when Ju is playing a comic role. It came to me he is more than perfect for the character," Jang said in a press release sent by the pic's promoter Lotte Entertainment on Tuesday.
The promoters said in the statement that it was a "bold decision of the director" to cast Ju as the lead in the movie about King Sejong (Ju), who introduced 'Hangul,' the native phonetic alphabet system for the Korean language.
In "I am the King," Ju portrays a dual role of a beggar and King Sejong, when he was in his teens and used the title 'Grand Prince Choong-nyung.'
The movie depicts the three months before Choong-nyung becomes the Crown Prince, as his two older brothers, Yang-nyeong and Hyo-Ryung, fail to be recognized to become the king of the Joseon Dynasty.
This is where director Jang gets in and make a good twist in the story of Choong-nyung, one of the most revered historical figure in Korea of all time.
Notwithstanding his father King Taejong's royal command to become the next ruler of the dynasty, Choong-nyung feels burdened by his father's decision and climbs over the palace wall to escape from his responsiblity.
Against Choong-nyung's initial wish to live in seclusion, he gets mistaken by the courtiers as the begger and Duk-chil gets identified as Choong-nyung.
Having gained different responsibilities and wearing different wardrobes overnight, the actor's double role play will comically deliver the hidden, and humane story of King Sejong.
Adding more attractive features to the well-knit plot, Kim Suro, Baek Yoon-sik, and Park Young-kyu, who are known for their roles in comedy films will be co-star in "I am the King."
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Today I’m shamelessly jumping on the Anthony Pirog lovefest train. Yesterday the fine folks at DC Music Download premiered this new music video for Threshold, an angular, dissonant rock track from Pirog’s breakout album Palo Colorado Dream on Cuneiform Records. Sunday the masters of DC jazz at Capital Bop host a traveling edition of their Jazz Loft series at the Fridge, featuring Pirog’s trio and support from excellent saxophonist Brian Settles. Grab your $10 advance tix now.
It may sound crazy to hear several institutions testing a tree in India to treat herpes, so here are some links. I can't find all of the original studies I read two years ago. But here's a few that come up today.
Neem oil and Neem Capsules are the absolute best thing I've tried for my hsv2. It prevents outbreaks from occuring.
Page 61 and 62, Germany testing neem to treat herpes viruses and finding it effective. Used to treat chicken pox. Prevents outbreaks, by protecting the unaffected cells.
To find more studies with actual trial details and results search Azardirachta indica tree and hsv. A lot are in downloadable PDFs, which I'm not posting links for.
Yes, the second link was only studied on hsv1. It does say in the study that hsv2 and hsv1 are so similar in the way they invade a cell, that it's effective against both.
I love the stuff.... It's worked great for me. After one and a half years of constant outbreaks, I've now been outbreak free for 2 years using neem capsules and neem oil.
Is there a regimen that you follow ? For example, number of applications (per week or per day), and strength of the oil that you use - like. e.g., do you dilute it? I read some of the benefits of the plant oil, and it sounds like one could use it on their hair and nails, even polish the furniture
I started out taking neem capsules (Organic India) two capsules twice a day. And rubbing neem oil (NOW brand) on any place on body with sores and any place on body that ever itched, tingled, etc. at least twice a day. (I have ghsv, so I drop a few drops on toilet paper, smear, and coat skin).
I cut back applying neem oil to once a week before bed. (Oil smells like a garlic Thai peanut sauce). So apply, bed, shower before leaving house.
Thanks for sharing! I started using diluted neem oil throughout the day and a less diluted solution at night just because I can’t stand the smell. I mix it with coconut oil and vanilla essential oil or peppermint oil and it’s bearable for day time. I put it on every couple of hours.
Ive had back to back outbreaks for 2 months. I just started the fulvic acid and neem oil applications 2-3 weeks ago. I had 2 obs since. The second one healed up and I’m currently on day 3 or so with no signs yet of another. Every time I get an itch, I’m headed to the bathroom to apply the oil just in case.
Yeah, it smells like a garlic Thai peanut sauce to me, I never diluted it, but I don't apply real thick. I just put a few drops on toilet paper and kind of wipe and smear. So it's not too bad, or maybe I just got used to the smell, lol.
I was having outbreaks on the back of my ear too though. When I apply weekly, my boyfriend calls it his repellent!
thanks all for replying. So helpful. I started Fulvic acid yesterday, waiting on the Ashwagandi pills. I will get the neem and start a weekly regimen of that too just because it seems to be helpful in many ways. I've been lucky - I got my first OB Jan 2017 and got an OB every 10-12 weeks like clockwork - but always could feel it coming on, and had Valtrex on hand each time. I never got anything more serious than a few bumps that looked and felt like ingrown hairs. But I've not had anything since early March this year and hoping my OBs are fading.
Ashwagandha is great for stress. I've had a lot of friends and family members take a good adrenal blend (they almost always contain ashwagandha). They're a great chill pill, with no loopy side effects.
I do suggest the neem capsules. It's a great hsv suppressant. The neem oil is like a second line of defense.
Hi Feeling Normal Again, thank you for the information. Have you read up on any of the side effects of neem and the tea that you mentioned in one of your other posts. I wanted to try the neem and tea but I always read side effects before and then I get nervous to take it.
Of course. Neem has no known side effects in adults, but not recommended for children or breast feeding mothers.
Graviola tea does have a study that linked it to Parkinson's. But when I found information done on the study, I wasn't too concerned. It was a very small study done on the island of Guam, where a main staple of their diet is soursop fruit.
I also scoured reviews on several sites (from sale sites like Amazon to medication information and review sites like Webmd, and several more) looking for anyone who reported negative effects and found none.
I first ordered one bag just to give it a try, the results were so significant. I did cut back to one cup a week after symptoms subsided. I thought one or two a cups a week will probably not be enough to cause side effects. The Parkinson's study was done on an island where they consume a lot of Soursop over very long periods of time.
But to me the study done would be like doing a study in Japan and linking to the consumption of fish, or pineapples in Hawaii.
Another way I look at the natural herbs, fruits, teas, vitamins, and supplements, their possible side effects list is usually very short; 0-5 reported on almost everything I take.
But I looked up valtrex and acyclovir, and they each have at least ten pages of possible side effects. I actually took screenshots of all of them, lol.
One of those studies above goes into how they're finding the human body's reception is much better of natural treatments than it is of synthetic prescriptions.
I've posted what worked for me in so many places, I'm not sure which one is still getting views. I am leaving forums, but have been keeping up private conversations. Answers to all questions on what I took and how much I took can be found in my other posts, even updates in the comments.
If you've read my story, under just signed up say hello here- after nightmare finally living again, you know for two years I've had no outbreaks, no side effects, and feeling pretty good.
If you try these things, I hope they work for you as well as they have for me. If you don't try them, good luck, I hope you find something that works for you.
Good luck to all, especially the people who have constant outbreaks or atypical symptoms, like I did.
Also before I go, one more note on other hsv studies and research I've read. Almost every single research study I've found says that hsv reactivation (on people with no other immune compromising illnesses -like HIV) is caused by hormonal changes, stress, and excess UV exposure. And that the individual strains affect frequency and severity of outbreaks. (Note some foods can cause hormonal changes like soy, grapes, and yams).
I don't buy into the trigger foods theory. I've been outbreak free for over two years now, and the whole time I've eaten peanut butter, cashew butter, drink almond milk, all dairy products, chocolates, grains, white, sourdough, rye, and pumpernickel breads, pastas, oils, spices, drink daily coffee (including espresso shots) with raw cane sugar and creamer and red wine with dinner, steak, lamb, goat, burgers, fish and poultry. All organic, non gmo, and no processed foods, and I do eat a lot of raw, steamed, sauteed, and baked fruits and veggies. I don't restrict myself. (Except pork and shellfish-I'm kosher, and I ate organic, non gmo, no processed foods years before I ever caught hsv).
If food was linked, I find it hard to believe I know people in real life who literally live off McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Hostess cakes, and Pepsi who only have one outbreak a year. And others on here that live on raw veggies and fruits and still have several outbreaks in a year!
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Natural pearls are those pearls which are formed in nature, more or less by chance, by a parasite or a piece of food lodging itself in the gonad or mantle tissue of a host oyster.
Cultured pearls, by contrast, are those in which humans take a helping hand. By actually inserting a foreign object into the tissue of an oyster or mollusc, pearl farmers can induce the creation of a pearl.The same natural process of pearl creation takes place.The only difference is that in the one case, the process was begun accidentally; while in the other case, it was begun intentionally.
The discoveries of Japanese researchers, especially the techniques of Kokichi Mikimoto revolutionized the pearl industry. Although some cultures had long been able to artificially stimulate freshwater molluscs into producing a type of pearl, the pearls produced in this way were generally hemispherical mabes, rather than actual round pearls. What Mikimoto discovered was a specific technique for inducing the creation of a round pearl within the tissue of an oyster.
This discovery allowed pearl farmers to cultivate large numbers of high-quality pearls, because the shape could be influenced from the start. The host oysters could be monitored and cared for during the several years required for each pearl to become fully formed, insuring their health and survival. Due to Mr. Mikimotos technique, pearls could be harvested by tens of thousands, cutting the enormous costs to a point where pearls became accessible to a large number of people from around the world.
Today, the cultured pearl industry has replaced the natural pearl industry since culturing pearls saved the risks and speculation the natural pearl industry had to rely on. Within only 100 years the beautiful pearls became available and affordable for pearl-lovers around the world. Cultured pearls can often be distinguished from natural pearls through the use of x-rays, which reveals the inner nucleus of the pearl.
Natural pearls are very hard to find.They grow randomly, when some sort of irritant, like a parasite or a piece of food, invades the shell of an oyster or mollusc. Lodged inside, the irritant invades the mantle tissue of the mollusc.The oyster, in response to the irritation, secretes nacre, a combination of organic substances and calcium carbonate, also known as mother-of-pearl.The nacre wraps itself around the foreign substance in layers. Over a period of several years, a pearl will evolve.
Not only is it difficult to find just the one in about 10.000 molluscs which produced a pearl at all, it is even more unpredictable, whether the pearl inside has attained a desired growth, shape or colour. If left in a totally natural condition, size, shape and colour are determined by a variety of factors, depending on the shape of the original irritant or whether the mollusc is living in saltwater, freshwater and the geographic region the host oyster lives in.Therefore, natural pearls of any commercial value are extremely rare. Most natural pearls are irregularly shaped and a large percentage of the discovered ones do not match the pearl-lovers expectations.
Today, natural pearls are found primarily in older pearl jewellery from estate sales, auctions or collector’s items. In the past, the were the gift for Kings, Queens and emperors, owned only by the rich and famous.There are some natural pearl beds which are increasingly harvested, including beds in the Persian gulf area and freshwater natural pearl beds in the United States. Since the early 20th century, cultured pearls have supplanted natural pearls as the most common and available pearls.
In fact, cultured pearls are also natural pearls, grown inside a living organism, just the same way natural pearls develop. In contrast to the natural pearl, humans lend a helping hand. A pearl farmer intentionally induces the process by inserting a 'nucleus' into an oyster, then the oyster is returned to the sea. Formation and discovery are no longer a matter of luck.
Appraisal prepared by Raik Werner, Recipient, GIA Letter of Completion, Pearl Grading Extension Class £ 170.00
Pearl Jewellery at SelecTraders: This necklace has optionally a white or yellow gold chain (optional without chain, chain 40 or 45 cm) and a Pearl pendant (set with 0,01ct diamond). The jewellery are made of 18k white or yellow gold (750). A rare highest grade (AAA quality) freshwater pearl adds a plain yet elegant touch to this necklace. The pearl measures 9.0 – 10.0 mm and is perfectly round in shape. The body colour of the pearl is white with a slight rosé overtone. Details of this Pearl Jewellery are shown below the images.
Selectraders emphasizes on offering nearly perfect, immaculate pearls. These pearls are hard to find - only 1-5% of one entire harvest meet the standards required. Our customers acquire top quality at unbeatable prices. Unlike the common jewellery trade, we source our pearls from our own pearl farm and purchase excellent quality from other pearl farmers directly. Therefore, we eliminate intermediary trade, which enables our customers to save 300% or even 500% (Pearl Jewellery - retail price: £350). Selectraders customers benefit from these price differences. Since our customers are satisfied with their purchase, 30 % of them recommend Selectraders to friends and family. Happy customers are our best advertisement.
From <b>Estée Lauder</b>'s <b>Even Effect Skintone Corrector</b>, see more flawless, luminous, even toned skin - instantly. Estee Lauder invents the first ever EE Creme. This ultra-sheer skin-transformer gives a hint of healthy colour and creates an overall even effect. Immediately helps minimise the look of dark spots, sun spots, post blemish marks, redness and pores. Delivers high-level SPF 30 and powerful anti-oxidants as it softens, smooths and hydrates.
's Even Effect Skintone Corrector, see more flawless, luminous, even toned skin - instantly. Estee Lauder invents the first ever EE Creme. This ultra-sheer skin-transformer gives a hint of healthy colour and creates an overall even effect. Immediately helps minimise the look of dark spots, sun spots, post blemish marks, redness and pores. Delivers high-level SPF 30 and powerful anti-oxidants as it softens, smooths and hydrates.
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I’ve written about inclusive design here before, and note that we are now seeing the fashion industry make significant progress on the inclusive and adaptive design front. However, we have much further to go. On June 14 my firm, Coresight Research, had the privilege of cohosting a daylong conference on inclusive design alongside Alvanon, a global apparel and product development consultancy. Our Trailblazers event, One Size Does Not Fit All—Inclusive Design & the Modern Consumer, brought together more than 300 people from a wide range of fashion disciplines. The participants and audience included C-suite retail and brand executives, entrepreneurs, designers, creators, and supply chain and manufacturing leaders who share a passion for bringing fashion to all, not just those who are “the right size and shape.” The panelists noted that approximately half of the US population is underserved by the fashion industry and highlighted how designers and retailers are now working to meet these consumers’ fashion desires.
At the event, discussions focused on how inclusive and adaptive design is revolutionizing the way we think of fashion consumers. Presenters talked about how retailers, designers, manufacturers and startups are working to meet the clothing needs of people with various disabilities and conditions as well as those who wear plus sizes, the challenges of inclusive design, new visions of beauty and fashion, and tools that enable digitalization. The event concluded with the Trailblazers14 pitch contest, where 14 innovative startups showcased their technology solutions for retailers and brands.
Janice Wang, CEO of Alvanon, kicked off the event with some heartfelt anecdotes about her passion for inclusivity in design. She said that she was tutored at age 12 by a woman who used a wheelchair and that her tutor insisted on being seen the same as any other person, wearing fashionable, bold apparel that reflected her personality. Wang said that, as a mother, she hopes her young daughters will have similar role models—real people who don’t fit the mold of the masses. She wants her daughters to see people of all shapes, sizes and abilities as healthy and beautiful.
At the conference, I discussed the need for adaptive and inclusive fashion, the segment’s recent growth and the enormous market opportunity it presents. Niche markets, including adaptive and plus-size designs, are growing fast in a world increasingly invested in empowering the underrepresented. Coresight Research estimates that the global adaptive clothing market will reach $278.2 billion this year and increase to $325.8 billion in 2022. We further estimate that the US adaptive clothing market will be worth $44.5 billion in 2018 and grow to $51.8 billion by 2022.
In the US, more than half of women wear size 14 and above and, according to the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, more than 40 million Americans, or 12.6% of the US population, reported that they had a disability in 2016. These consumers can benefit from apparel offerings in nontraditional sizes and from clothing that marries function and fashion. However, consumers in these groups remain underserved in retail. As the graph below shows, the ratio of plus-size specialty apparel stores per 1,000 American women who wear a size 14 or higher is significantly lower than the ratio of specialty apparel stores per 1,000 American women overall.
The following graph further illustrates just how underserved the women’s plus-size market is in the US.
Online sales at department stores present an area of opportunity in terms of the inclusive clothing market. Zappos and Target have been at the forefront of this growing trend, offering adaptive footwear and apparel to their customers. Meanwhile, designer Slick Chicks has created easy-to-fasten women’s underwear that fits all body types and online retailer Fashion Nova offers a broader variety of sizes with just one click instead of a separate plus-size section.
Remember the post about going on vacation to kill devil hills, getting some vacation rentals, and having a decent vacation? Maybe rent a boat and head out on the lake for a couple days? Sounds great right? Well, Kill Devil Hills isn’t going to happen. Why? Because I don’t think I’ll ever get a vacation. At least not for a very long time. It turns out that vacations cost a lot of money. Also, they take a lot of time. I don’t have either of those things. I’m not quite sure I will very soon in the future either.
I am doomed to school. School takes every second of my spare time. I am married to school. My social life does not exist lately. When people ask me if I would like to do something, I have to say that I can’t. I have to do my homework. It has taken over my life! The day that I graduate is going to be amazing. The feeling of not having to sign up for more classes, worry about paying for it, or any of that, sounds absolutely marvelous. Until then, I’m doomed to stretching myself thin, paying too much money, and going to school until the end of time. Joy.
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The Energy Department announced today $7.25 million for six organizations that will continue to advance water power as a viable resource for America’s clean energy portfolio. Marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies convert the energy of waves, tides, rivers, and ocean currents into electricity that can be used by homes and businesses, especially in coastal regions of the United States. This funding will aide in the development of advanced instrumentation for environmental monitoring and data collection and support a partnership between three universities to accelerate the development of cost-effective MHK technologies.
Five organizations will receive a total of $3.25 million to develop and integrate instrumentation and processing techniques that will monitor and help reduce the environmental impacts of MHK technologies and collect physical data on ocean waves such as height, period, directionality, and steepness. The data will allow MHK devices to more accurately assess approaching waves and more efficiently harness their energy.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will develop integrated computer hardware and software algorithms into a small package capable of withstanding harsh ocean conditions, and will use real-time active acoustic data streams to detect, track, and characterize nearby aquatic wildlife.
The University of Washington will develop open-source software to analyze visual data of marine animals in order to classify them and monitor their activities around MHK devices for future research. Additionally, the University of Washington will develop and test an integrated instrumentation package to capture important but rare events such as the presence of marine animals, without creating excessive data streams.
Scientific Solutions, Inc. of Nashua, New Hampshire, will develop a noise measurement system for use during MHK project testing, installation, and operation. The system will measure and analyze the noise produced by MHK devices to reduce environmental impacts and guide future research efforts.
Florida Atlantic University will develop and test a Light Detecting and Ranging, or LiDAR, monitoring system that uses pulses of light to determine the location and movement of objects. The system will provide automated tracking and classification of animals near MHK equipment, notify researchers when animals are present, and provide high-resolution imagery of their behavior.
Oregon State University will develop and demonstrate a system for real-time wave forecasting near the shore, which will allow wave-energy devices to be tuned to capture the maximum amount of energy from incoming waves. The system will use data from wave-imaging marine radar and a specialized data assimilation algorithm.
In addition to the projects listed above, the Energy Department announced today that a new consortium led by Oregon State University, and including the University of Washington and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will receive $4 million in funding to combine their field-focused R&D capabilities to accelerate the development and deployment of MHK technologies.
Using existing resources at the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center, this consortium of universities will accelerate the development of next-generation wave and tidal energy device arrays and conduct R&D activities aimed at reducing the technical, economic, and environmental barriers to MHK deployments. These include:
The Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy accelerates development and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and market-based solutions that strengthen U.S. energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality. Learn more about MHK technologies by visiting the Energy Department’s marine and hydrokinetic research & development webpage.
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I picked up my 2012 clamming permit from the Harbormaster this morning for $30. This means of course that the boat needs its bottom painted, battery charged, fuel filter changed, trailer tire reinflated …. and by the time I actually launch and get across the harbor to my favorite early season clam spot, I’ll be out at least $100 for a bucket of quahogs.
I jest. I don’t clam for the economics, it’s just a pastime that gives me an excuse to get on the water when there are no fish to catch or clement breezes to sail. Along with planting the spring peas on St. Pat’s, late winter-clamming is one of those rituals that must be honored — my personal version of Ash Wednesday or Cheese Sunday.
As I waited for the lady at the department of natural resources to finish laminating my card a flyer advertising a “learn to razor clam” seminar (March 11) for kids caught my eye. That is as good an excuse as any to clam blog about a species that is gaining some traction thanks to a combination of Asian and Italian cuisine induced demand, and a fairly fun but weird way of stalking and capturing the things.
Razor clams were never eaten when I was a kid. Steamers, quahogs and oysters always made their way into the basket and eventually the table and our mouths, but the long brown razor clams were left in the mud. The main reason I never ate one was probably because they are nigh impossible to catch with one’s bare hands because they can actually flee at a rate faster than a clammer can dig due to their streamlined shape. Named because they resemble antique straight razors, razor clams are scientifically known as Ensis Directus and colloquially as Atlantic jacknife clams or bamboo clams. The shells are about six to eight inches long, three-quarters of an inch across, and contain a long set of clam innards with a “foot” at one end, and a siphon on the other.
In the last decade a new method, salting, has caught on that makes razor clamming a breeze, one that originated in Ireland and then spread to the East Coast of the U.S.. The way it works is simple. Razor clams have a finite tolerance to salinity. Make their environment too salty and they will move, often quite vigorously. The simplest method, demonstrated in this Japanese video, is to sprinkle some salt over the razor clam’s keyhole shaped breathing hole. The salt irritates the clam, the clam first retracts, then, finding no relief, literally ejects itself upwards. Another technique is to bring along an empty plastic soda bottle, fill it with saltwater, and add enough table salt to get an ultra-salty mixture. Pour a little down the hole, and the same effect. Clam is annoyed, pops out of the hole, and the clammer snares it.
On Cape Cod the commercial razor clam fishery has grown significantly, especially around Pleasant Bay on the east end around Chatham and Orleans. A 2005 paper on the effects of salting by some Worcester Polytech students estimated the 30 licensed commercial razor clammers in Orleans could take 300 pounds of clams out of the flats per day, raising a concern that the pressure would wipe out the flats and decimate the population (interestingly, Atlantic razor clams are considered an invasive species around Germany’s Elbe River estuary). Demand, according to the paper, is driven by the Asian and Italian markets.
The preferred commercial technique on the Cape is to salt the clams using plastic garden sprayers: the kind with a nozzle and a pump. One just walks the flat looking for the distinctive holes, gives them a squirt and then waits a few seconds for the clam to pop out.
How interesting! I’ve never been able to catch a razor clam for the reason you cite. However, I knew about the salting trick, but I always felt it fell in the same category of shooting sitting ducks, jacklighting deer, and baiting bears. Not cricket in other words.
Long considered a Northwest delicacy. My favourite preparation is razor clam hash for breakfast! They’re plentiful out here, with strict harvest regulations to ensure they stay that way…
We live in Yarmouth port and I am interested in taking my son clamming. Where can we find out where we can go clamming and the times to go?
However, it is not too difficult to dig them with a rake… I can easily get 5 or 10 gallons of them per tide by digging. One of the tricks is to dig fairly rapidly at first, try to see the top of the clam and which way it is burrowing, then quickly shift your stance so that you are digging in the same direction in which the clam is moving…
To further clarify, the razors have a slight curve in their shells, and it seems like they dig down in an arc, so, try to see which way the arc is headed as you start digging, and then shift and dig in that direction. Sometimes they’ll arc down for about a foot or so and then seems like they’re almost going horizontal.
Lina was no smaller than the average thumb. Jokingly, it’s why her parents called her Thumbelina from time to time.
Of course, they couldn’t possibly be her biological parents. No, Lina had been born one clear, spring morning- sprouting from a magical flower.
Growing a few inches high, her parents warned her constantly of the dangers of the outside world. But Lina, curious and innocent, set off to find her own path.
Along the way she stumbled upon a gang of woodland creatures, and she thought only to show compassion to them. Entranced by her beauty, they fought among themselves for who might make her their bride.
Though Lina was small and born of a flower, she had the appearance and traits of a normal human girl. She couldn’t fathom why the animals began to quarrel, and became frightened enough to run away.
The Toads, Mr. and Mrs., who fancied a wife for their dim-witted son- lashed out at poor Lina with their tongues.
“They’re going to eat me!” The girl screamed, as they wrapped their slimed ropes around her waist and yanked her towards them.
The Fishes, who didn’t need much of an excuse to fight with the Toads, leapt from the nearby river. They slapped their tails and bodies, releasing Lina from her slippery bonds.
But all too soon, did she fall into the clutches of the flies- who fancied themselves a pretty bride for their lord.
They swooped in clusters, lifting her high above the ground, before dropping her into the arms of their master- the stag beetle.
The war pressed on for Lina’s hand, though she believed they wanted her for a meal and not at all for marriage.
The Mice clan came out of their holes bearing fine armor. Mr. Mole dug out holes to ensnare his enemies. A little blue bird joined the fight, falling desperately in love with Lina the moment his beady eyes fell upon her.
And then it happened- a shrill call piercing the angry hoard. Silence ensued, weapons fell, and the fallen were quietly mourned.
Whistling horns billowed, and the flap of wings filled their woodland space with a gentle breeze. As Lina shielded her eyes, she could feel her hair being blown away from her face.
The creatures around her began to bow, one by one, as a swan landed with a final swoosh onto the river’s edge.
“My, my.” The boy tsked, before turning to face Lina. She bowed quickly, terrified of this seemingly new threat. “Am I not a good prince?”
“Then I shall solve this problem immediately.” He was before Lina now, and she could see the needle of a sword in his belt.
“Please don’t kill me!” She shrieked. The prince seemed taken a back by this plea. He reached out his hand, and she took it, slowly standing before him.
“My dear girl, is that you think these subjects are here to do? To kill you?” She muttered a yes, to which he let out a hearty laugh.
“No, no. They wish to make you a bride! And a bride you shall be!” He knelt down before Lina, revealing a ring perfectly sized to fit her finger.
She could scarcely believe what was to happen next. A fairy prince wished to marry her! How her parents would be thrilled.
How thrilled was she! To think that there was probably no one who could ever truly love her. And how the prince had come to love her. Of course, it wasn’t love at first sight, but as they soared across the countryside on his regal swan- he couldn’t help but feel she was already so dear to him.
Their wedding day finally arrived. Her parents had attended, drying their tears on handkerchiefs so as not to drown the other guests.
“You may now kiss the bride!” The prince dipped Lina, and the crowd of fairy folk and woodland creatures began to cheer.
It should be noted that you should always mind where you step. For Lina’s overly-excited father did not. And squished the newly-wedded pair flat.
Ps… my husband was prettttty sick this week so, I played nurse instead of reading. Book review next week, I promise. Maybe. 😝
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Târgovişte is 286 m above sea level and located at 44.93° N 25.45° E. Târgovişte has a population of 88435. Local time in Târgovişte is EET.
Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 5°C on Wed morning, min -1°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 6°C on Sat afternoon, min -1°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
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45 km Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Tue night. Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mostly dry.
48 km A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 37mm) on Mon morning. Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning.
65 km A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 22mm) on Mon morning. Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mostly dry.
74 km A light fall of snow, heaviest on Mon morning. Turning milder with light rain (total 5mm) on Mon afternoon. Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night.
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I'll actually just cut to the chase- I think people who harp on this kind of thing almost never know what they're talking about.
case in point, McCain. consistently laughable with his earmark lines in '08. does he not know that what are called earmarks/pork account for a tiny fraction of government spending? as in, around 2%
or that its the red states that rake in the federal dough from the blue states* and then have the nerve to whine about "massive government spending," these people who didn't bat an eye while W's administration cut taxes for the extremely rich and launched invasions/occupations in the Middle East and signed Medicare Part D and established the Department of Homeland Security? like I'm supposed to take the conservative movement seriously.
*MN, I remember hearing when I lived there, gets 70 cents back for each dollar it sends to Washington.
I think the government should only exist to protect us. Military spending wouldn't bother me if half the military wasn't overseas somewhere. There are a lot of jobs in war though.
the US already gives significantly less of its GDP than other developed countries, and well below the UN's recommended donation.
me, if I could take over foreign aid I'd increase it five-fold, then get it out of Israel and Colombia and into central Africa, stat.
the alternative to this is a lot of people losing jobs and needing unemployment checks, which would probably amount to more spending than one-time bailouts.
those two are great examples of bad welfare programs! unlike social security or Medicare or Medicaid or TANF or food stamps, which are great.
notice that this only justifies state/local police forces, as US soil hasn't been attacked by another country since 1812 and future existential threats appear highly unlikely, except for terrorists getting nukes but the answer to that is just more police work (in this case internationally coordinated), not grand campaigns against Evil fought conventional warfare-style with tanks and soldiers. but we agree on all that!
nickthenoobboy wrote: Military spending wouldn't bother me if half the military wasn't overseas somewhere. There are a lot of jobs in war though.
amen and amen! US troops in Germany and Japan and South Korea are just stupidly unnecessary. tons of money toward nothing and, even worse, overseas bases send a terrible message to the rest of the world re: our intentions.
My only problem with foreign aid is that it's going to Israel. I made a list based on my own opinion but I see you decided to tear it apart piece by piece even though each part of my list was fairly broad. In my list, I meant foreign aid to encompass all of our "charitable" spending overseas. Occupation of military parties I also consider foreign aid. However, as far as foreign aid goes in a general sense, studies have shown that poor countries that have had a significant increase in the amount of aid given to them have had their economies collapse instead of thrive. Human nature corrupts the idea of foreign assistance so to simply withdraw from this would be optimal for most countries.
Military spending is bloated because we're fighting a two front war. Sure, withdrawal is a great option but imagine however many troops we have overseas suddenly returning to the country. Fortunately, or unfortunately, in the 40's we suffered detrimental losses to troops and thus the numbers returning didn't hurt the economy, but helped as their was a manpower deficit. Now, however, we have unemployment rates reaching numbers we hadn't thought likely and the reintroduction of an entirely new workforce into our economy at this point would be devastating. Why are we still in the Middle East? Obviously, that can't be the only reason but it certainly is a powerful one.
One of the great things about our country is the level of competition we have. Corporate bailouts went to crooks and if they had collapsed sure we'd be be in somewhat of a bind, but its not like when a business fails everything they own is instantly destroyed or something. Its still there waiting for someone more ingenuous to take the reins and drag it from the pits. People would rely heavily on unemployment for a period but if one thing about the government is right, its unemployment. We pay for our own unemployment from taxes taken out of our paycheck, this is why we're entitled to it if we lose our jobs. The government shouldn't have to borrow from it to further bloat with unnecessary expenditures. The other side of unemployment is it spurs spending because people are receiving income as opposed to simply being out of work. Therefore, the business that are producing would show significant increases in monetary gain thereby allowing them to expand and employ additional workforce.
I think a small national defense is necessary for most every country. Since the dawn of civilization an important part of survival is defending your country. Sure, it is unlikely there would be an attack on US soil but is it impossible? Its well and good to say we need to dismantle the military but what would happen if there was an attack? I guess you could continue to preach from whatever soapbox you can find while your getting shot in the belly. I mean, we saw what happened when military spending was significantly reduced. When we went to war we were ill-prepared and a draft was enacted. I don't want to be drafted because the government decides to cut the military budget completely and release a host of voluntary soldiers upon our country and economy.
Basically, you have to have a lot of faith in human nature to believe in what you believe. A LOT. People aren't just going to play nice because its fundamentally sound and viable.
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The abdominal area is where the largest number of organs in the body is concentrated, so abdominal pain can be the effect of many reasons. So, for a medical expert, it is difficult to reach the origin of abdominal pain to give a definitive solution. Most people from childhood suffer from mild abdominal pain, known as stomach aches that fade quickly, but there are more critical conditions that cause fever, vomiting, muscle inefficiency or diarrhea, which makes necessary to go to a doctor to investigate the cause and eliminate it. This area is located between the chest, lower abdominal and the groin, which is why it is also known as stomach area or belly.
To understand the origin of abdominal pain it is vital to know where the pain is located, but unfortunately the form of innervation of many of the abdominal organs does not allow the brain to know with certainty the exact point where the pain is; most of these pains are diffuse and are concentrated in the center of the abdomen, with the exception of problems in the kidneys, vesicle, ovaries or appendix where the point of extreme pain is more localized towards the laterals of the abdomen.
In summary, knowing where the pain comes from can be helpful, even though it is not enough to make hasty diagnoses. It is also important to evaluate the type of abdominal pain if it is burning, cramping or by pinching and pressure, the duration of pain, intensity and other symptoms associated with abdominal pain such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever or jaundice; or if there are obvious aggravating factors.
The types of abdominal pain are associated with the way it manifests itself, the provoked sensation has specific causes.
Burning stomach pain. The person must feel the sensation of fire in the stomach, and it is associated with gastritis, the presence of ulcers and reflux.
Colicky pain or stomach cramps. These are painful contractions that are felt in the abdomen area, which is frequent in indigestion, ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. Also, stomach problems, such as diarrhea or constipation, and problems in the gallbladder. It is also caused by pain originated in the uterus as menstrual cramps.
Dull stomach pain. This pain has a very low intensity and bearable for those who suffer from it. It is constant and has no exact location, it could be due to some types of gastritis.
Pulsating stomach pain. It is as if whips were received in the stomach. It can be caused by excess gas or inflammation due to appendicitis or intestinal inflammation.
In the abdomen, the organs of the digestive, reproductive and urinary system are concentrated, as well as blood vessels, muscles, nerves and other tissues. When they are atrophy or affected somehow, can generate severe abdominal pain. If you continuously have an agonizing abdominal pain, it is a sign that there is a serious problem behind it. It is necessary to know the origin of the pain to give it a rigorous treatment or the situation could get worse. The most common reasons that can cause such severe pain in the abdomen are:
Appendicitis. It occurs when the appendix swells, causing unbearable pain in the lower abdominal area, precisely on the right side, giving a warning that the appendix must be removed. Additional, vomiting, loss of appetite and fever are generated.
Hemorrhage or rupture of stomach ulcer. Abdominal pain is felt at its highest level due to bleeding from the lining of the stomach or duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. There is even Vomiting blood or also known as hematemesis.
Gallbladder Inflammation, where the abdominal pain is caused by the presence of gallstones, and it knots to other symptoms such as sweating, vomiting, fever and chills.
Kidney stones. Those large stones, that the body cannot discard, clog the kidney tubes causing severe abdominal pain. And there are also back pains, nausea, dysuria or painful urination and the inability to remain immobile.
Severe abdominal pain may also be due to acute gastroenteritis that comes in the form of stomach cramps along with vomiting and diarrhea.
Severe abdominal pain can also be the result of an endometriosis that is pelvic pain associated with menstruation, acute pancreatitis or because of Crohn’s disease which consists in the inflammation of the intestinal tract also causing diarrhea, blood in the stool and fever. Also caused by the ovarian cyst that when moving from its position generates severe abdominal pain, and the intestinal obstructions by the swelling and the inability to expel gases and feces that generates a strong intestinal pain that affects the abdomen.
To know when an abdominal pain begins to be severe, in addition to the high-intensity pain, we must be aware of the other associated symptoms and limits. These will be the warning signals that will indicate the seriousness of the condition so that you immediately look for medical care. Based on what we have already explained, these signals can be:
Burning type abdominal pain can also be an indicator of a heart attack, so you should be aware if it is knotted to the lack of air, cold sweat and pain in the chest that moves to the arms to go to emergencies quickly.
Unlike the term abdominal pain, which is referred to a more severe condition that can start suddenly and unexpectedly, stomach pain is more associated with stomach cramps, a mild pain in the abdomen that usually lasts little and is not so serious. The stomach ache manifests itself in different ways and although it is a fairly common pain it is not considered a disease as such. Most of the time, the stomach pains are intestinal cramps due to poor diet, high-fat diets or food poisoning in particular. The stomach pains are light, of short duration, almost always appear by intestinal pain because of gases. The anxiety can also cause mild abdominal pain due to increased gas in the intestines.
No stomach pain should be overlooked, your health is the most important. If you have a strong pain in the abdomen you can try to recognize it with the explained here but the best thing you should do is visit your doctor, especially if that stomach pain happens constantly.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton today obtained approval from a state district court in Travis County to proceed with a quo warrant
action asking for the removal of all individuals who unlawfully hold positions on the city of Austin’s planning commission.
Currently, eight of the commission’s 13 members are directly or indirectly connected with real estate and land development, in violation of an amendment to the city charter approved by voters in 1994.
The provision requires that a minimum of two-thirds of the commission’s city council-appointed members “shall be lay members and not directly or indirectly connected with real estate and land development.”
The eight members who are alleged to unlawfully hold positions on the planning commission are: Karen McGraw, Trinity White, Fayez Kazi, James Shieh, James Schissler, Patricia Seeger, Greg Anderson and Tom Nuckols. The group includes four architects, two land use engineers, the director of operations for a housing nonprofit, and a lawyer with the Travis County attorney’s office who specializes in real estate law.
“It’s shameful that the city of Austin ignores the will of voters and its own city charter, allowing the planning commission to be controlled by eight real estate professionals who unlawfully hold seats on the board,” Attorney General Paxton said. “We’re seeking the court’s removal of all commission members whose appointments violate the two-thirds ‘lay member’ requirement of the city charter.”
Under the Austin city charter, the planning commission is tasked with responsibility to create a comprehensive city plan, advise the city council on all land development regulations, and control platting and subdividing land. The city council’s inaction on members who unlawfully hold positions on the commission comes as both work on a comprehensive rewrite of the city’s land-use code, a project known as CodeNext.
Luther Judge and his team of specialists are the government's response whenever the dead rise from the grave. But a new assignment finds them contending with a mysterious and lethal zombie menace... and Judge's ex-wife.[2].
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There are few Jews in Qatar, but the Anti-Defamation League has protested the existence of antisemitic stereotypes in Qatar’s newspapers. Hindus, Buddhists, and others are not allowed to practice openly. Non-Islamic religious literature is banned, although Bibles for personal use are tolerated.[1]
As an indication of the opening up of Qatari society to Western influence, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported that:
A forum on U.S.-Islamic relations in Qatar will feature Israeli and U.S. Jewish participants. Former President Clinton and Sheik Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the emir of Qatar, are the scheduled keynote speakers at the Jan.10-12 U.S.-Islamic Forum in Doha. The forum is sponsored by the Project on U.S. Policy Towards the Islamic World, funded by the Saban center, which was founded by American-Israeli entertainment mogul Haim Saban. Participants will come from around the Islamic world, including Syria, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. Martin Kramer, editor of the Middle East Quarterly, is the sole Israeli participant, since Saban will attend as an American.[2]
NEW YORK - The Jewish members of America's armed forces will again receive kosher K-rations this Pesach throughout the holiday, provided by the U.S. Defense Department.
Thousands of packages containing kosher for Pesach MREs (meals ready to eat) have already reached U.S. army and navy supply bases, with special shipments aimed at Jewish troops in Iraq and Afghanistan...
The Jewish Chaplains Council estimates that the number of Jews stationed in Iraq is between 500 and 600. Of the 30 Jewish chaplains on active duty around the world, eight chaplains are stationed in Iraq, including two female rabbis.
Each chaplain stationed in Iraq will hold two seders at base camps, with central seders taking place in Baghdad, Falluja and Tikrit. There will also be two seders at the army headquarters in Bahrain, and air force headquarters in Qatar. Jewish soldiers stationed in remote locations will be able to attend seders led by soldiers who received special training for that purpose.[3]
There have been some new openings by the United Arab Emirates as reported in the media. In an article in USA Today Arabs try outreach to Israel, U.S. Jews, 2007, it is reported that: " Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia, are making some of their most public overtures ever to Israel and American Jews in an effort to undercut Iran's growing influence, contain violence in Iraq and Lebanon and push for a Palestinian solution...Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have stepped up contacts with Israel and pro-Israel Jewish groups in the USA. The outreach has the Bush administration's blessing: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has said six Gulf states and Egypt, Jordan and Israel are a new alignment of moderates to oppose extremists backed by Iran and Syria. She has said an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal would weaken militants such as Hamas and Hezbollah...Saudi and Gulf Arab contacts with Israelis and American Jews go back more than a decade but have never been so public. Arab countries have treated Israel as a pariah since it gained independence in 1948. Most Arab countries ban travel to Israel, investment there and other commercial ties with the Jewish state and routinely refer to it as the "Zionist entity." ...Among the other recent Arab-Jewish contacts: Saudi national security adviser Bandar bin Sultan met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Jordan in September, said Daniel Ayalon, Israel's former ambassador to Washington. He said it was the highest-level Saudi-Israeli meeting he'd ever heard of. The United Arab Emirates has invited a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. The conference, a 51-member umbrella group, is a strong supporter of Israel. Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres met the emir of Qatar in late January after taking part in a debate with Arab students there. It was the highest-level Israeli meeting with the Gulf nation since 1996, when Peres visited as prime minister."[4]
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Third Annual Gardner High Golf Classic There are still some spots available for single golfers or foursomes to sign up for the Third Annual Gardner High Golf Classic, to be held on Monday, June 25 at the Gardner Municipal Golf Course. Registration will be held from 8-9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Following the day of golf there will be an awards ceremony and banquet at the Polish American Citizen�s Club at Hinds Pond. There are still openings for hole sponsorships. Further information may be obtained by contacting Gardner High School at (978) 632-1600. Oakmont Regional High School Summer Sports Camps The following summer sports camps will all be held at Oakmont Regional High School in Ashburnham: Spartan 1 Boys Basketball Camp � June 25-28 from 9 a.m. to noon for grades 7-12. Brochures are available in the Oakmont main office or contact head coach Eric Dawley at 508-494-9766. Youth football camp � July 16-19 from 5-8 p.m. for ages 9-13. Brochures are available in the Oakmont main office or contact Brian Billings at 978-827-5907, ext. 6 or Eric Dawley at 508-494-9766. Youth Soccer Camp � July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Christian Battaglia at 774-258-0349. Oakmont Central Mass. Instructional Football Camp � August 6-9 from 5-8 p.m. for grades 9-12. Contact head coach Dave LaRoche at 978-827-5907, ext. 6. Gardner Youth Soccer Registration Registration for the Gardner Youth Soccer League will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 23 and 30 at Atter Field in Gardner. All children between the ages of 4 and 14 as of July 31, 2007 from Gardner and the surrounding communities are invited to play. For further information, please visit our website at www.gysl.org or email [email protected]. 12th Annual Quabbin Softball Camp The 12th Annual Quabbin Softball Camp will run from July 9-13 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for girls currently in grades 3-8. Campers will learn the basics of the game of fastpitch softball. Emphasis will be put on the basic skills of hitting, throwing, fielding and baserunning. Other topics to be covered will be bunting, pitching and strategies of the game. Camp directors will be current Quabbin Middle School Softball coach Christine �Cricket� Hosley and former Quabbin player Lindsey Hakala. Current members of the Varsity and JV teams will act as counselors during the camp. The camp will be held at the Hubbardston Recreational Field on Route 68 in the center of Hubbardson. The camp will have some of the most up-to-date equipment used in teaching the game of softball. This equipment includes two pitching machines, a sliding mat, various batting tees, as well as a wide variety of balls in teaching specific skills to various age/level groups. Camp brochures are located at the main offices of the following schools: Quabbin Regional High School and Middle School, Ruggles Lane Elementary School, Hubbardston Center School, Oakham Center School, Hardwick Elementary School, New Braintree Elementary School and Petersham Center School. They may also be found at various local businesses. For further information, including registration fees and how payment can be made, please feel free to contact Christine Hosley at 978-355-4314 or Kevin Kane at 978-355-4651 (work) or 978-355-6309 (home). Gardner Municipal Golf Course Junior Lessons Gardner Municipal Golf Course will hold junior lessons on Monday, June 25 and Monday, July 2, 9, 16 and 23. Lessons are one hour long and are divided into three age groups (9, 10 and 11 a.m.). Call the pro shop at 978-632-9703 for more information. Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation 12th Annual Golf Tournament Registrations are now being accepted for the Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. 12th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit student scholarships. The tournament, hosted in partnership with Resource Management Inc., will take place Monday, July 16 at Sterling National Country Club in Sterling. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are still available. Two raffle drawings and an auction will be held. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast buffet starting at 9 a.m. The shotgun start will be at 10 a.m. and the tournament will conclude with a social hour from 3-4 p.m. and dinner and awards at 4 p.m. Golfers must wear soft spike golf shoes and a collared shirt. For more information about registering or becoming a sponsor, contact Darlene Cloutier at 978-630-9387 or send an email to [email protected] HRL Wiffleball Tournament The HRL wiffle ball league will be hosting a tournament on Sunday, June 24 at the Baldwinville Little League Field. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. that morning. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Narragansett Area Little League. For registration info, please contact Adam at 978-413-4384 or check out www.hrlwiffle.com and click on the HRL 2007 Tournament link. Local scores welcomed Parents and coaches are encouraged to submit scores for youth and recreational league games. Write-ups can be sent via e-mail to [email protected], faxed to (978) 630-5410, or dropped off at The Gardner News office at 309 Central Street. E-mails are preferred but please no attachments.
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Today was a busy, busy day! Holly and I went and got pedicures and I'm so happy that my toes are cute again! And then we ate at Kneaders... After an afternoon nap, I got my first Mother's Day Roses from Pete. Yes, from Pete and not Tenzin. Not sure if Pete gets the whole he has to get stuff from T for some odd years... HA! Then, we went to book club and saw a bunch of our friends who haven't met the T-Man yet and they held and cooed and held him till his heart was bursting with joy. Then, we left there and went and Visited Ms. Christina who was in town for Graduation and whom we haven't seen for 8 months or so? It was great to see her and Aunt Amy and Aunt Julie were all there. Oh what a good time for good vibes for Mr. T!! We also got the CUTEST gift from Aunt Angelina Blanche Wenke today! This cute little book ans stuffed animal "The Monster who couldn't decide" sooo cute!!
I'm still sick and have slept most of the day so far...so baby has spent all day with daddy. Luckily, he doesn't show any signs of having my sickness. He is getting bigger and bigger and his face is changing so much, it is kinda amazing. The pic of him in his bed is what he did trying to escape his blankets and wore himself out. So adorable.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — When the Joint Committee on Taxation — a non-partisan, official “scorekeeper” of the tax plans proposed in the Senate — issued a report that anticipates the highly-anticipated Republican tax overhaul plan would add an approximately $1 trillion to the deficit, many presumed that one of Congress’ biggest deficit hawks would cry foul. However, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI), who has long championed austere budgets under his own byline and under the guise of drastically slashing the deficit, instead has continued to back his party’s tax proposal, which the Trump administration is hoping to sign into law before the end of 2017.
This morning at a prayer breakfast in the nation’s capital, Ryan surprised even his most ardent supporters by not only defending the tax plan, but by reversing more than a decade of his own rhetorical aversion to budget deficits and the national debt.
“I know that in the past I have been known as being a rather big stickler for budgets that don’t increase the deficit or the debt,” Ryan told the congregation at the breakfast. “Some would say I’ve been zealous, even overly so, in pursuing a federal government that does very little to help the poor and elderly, directly because of my views on debts and deficits. In fact, I have used my hatred of debt and deficits to justify pretty much turning my back on what my actual Christian values would be, according to the Bible anyway.”
Ryan said that all of his past crusading against deficit spending became “suddenly irrelevant” on January 20th, 2017.
“I have waited a very long time to say this, but,” Ryan started, “Just kidding! I love debt and deficits. So as long as we call them ‘tax cuts for the wealthy’ and ‘military spending,’ of course.”
Speaker Ryan told the churchgoers that he had always secretly loved debt and deficits, but only if there was Republican control of all branches of government, and only if the deficit spending was on things Republicans hold dear.
“I realized that we had a Republican in the White House, Republican control of the House, and Republican control of the Senate, which meant that basically we could do anything we want, regardless of decades of rhetoric one way or the other,” Ryan said.
And so, he decided that as long as wealthy people were getting tax cuts, he didn’t much care about deficits.
“I was alive in the Reagan Eighties,” Ryan said, “but I wasn’t making fiscal policy back then. However, now I can truly see the wisdom of gutting government revenues and not cutting spending at the same time. I can see how much gold will shower down upon the masses, and I honestly don’t care about debts and deficits anymore. So, um, wah-wahhhhhhhhhhhh.”
Ryan snapped his fingers and disappeared in a cloud of hundred dollar bills and fart-smelling smoke.
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A recent study published in Global Environmental Change shows by cutting meat and dairy consumption by 25 percent, we could reduce two greenhouse gases by 80 percent. This is a big, honking deal. So if you’re thinking about moving to a more plant-based diet, welcome aboard and thanks for helping the environment. You’ll be helping your wallet, too, because plant-based protein is cheaper than most animal protein, and you’ll be helping yourself — plant-based protein is low in fat and contains zero cholesterol. Still, what people want to know when they find I’m vegan is, do I get enough protein.
Protein is also a big, honking deal. It’s a conga line of 20 amino acids your body needs for healthy muscles, blood and skin. Protein keeps you vital. It gives you chi (life force). Alas, you can’t generate it yourself. Fortunately, it’s in a lot of what you eat, including plants.
The Food and Drug Administration’s basic formula for calculating protein needs is .8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight. If you’re an average guy of average weight, that’s 56 daily grams of protein. For a woman, it’s 46 grams. And if you’re pregnant or nursing, that number bumps up to 71. Even then, it’s easy to get your protein RDA. The fact is, most Americans get twice that. This is not a case of more being better. Too much protein can up the risk of nasties from heart disease to impaired kidney function. You want your heart to keep beating and your filtration system to be in optimal condition.
Then there’s the myth of incomplete protein. The blame for this falls on the otherwise fine Frances Moore Lappé, author of Diet for a Small Planet. Lappé advocated a plant-based diet in her book which first came out in 1971, but said plant-based protein sources must be combined at each meal. This seemed to give people a license to dismiss a vegetarian diet as requiring too much effort. A few years later, Lappé reversed her decision, the 1982 edition of Diet sets the record straight, stating plant-based protein requires no eye-crossing combination or calculation, it’s great by itself. Even the American Dietetic Association is on board and released a statement as much. Do we listen? No.What lingers in collective memory is the idea plant-based protein is somehow lacking. People, let it go.
So how does a vegan get enough protein? Tempeh’s king, with a stratospheric 20 grams per 4-ounce serving. Tofu has about 9 grams per serving. For those who’d miss the taste and texture of meat, faux meats — veggie burgers, veggie dogs and the like — make an excellent soy-based substitute, averaging around a dozen protein grams per serving.
To me, fake meats are too close to the real animal deal. I prefer my protein unprocessed and plant-based, by way of beans like chickpeas (15 grams per 1-cup serving) and lentils — (18 grams per 1 cup serving), nuts (5 grams in a small, delicious handful) and whole grains like oats (6 protein grams per 1/2 cup serving) and my favorite surprise protein source, quinoa. It looks like a grain, but is really a grass, cooks up quick, is mild-flavored, fun in the mouth, versatile as hell and half a cup has a dozen protein grams. Even my favorite vegetable broccoli contains protein (4 grams per serving).
This should you’d think, put the whole “enough protein” myth to rest, but it won’t. Would that I had a dollar for every time it came up. I could afford to buy an organic soy cappuccino every day for an entire year (thus ensuring I’d be getting at least 7 daily grams of protein without even trying).
She was referring to combining plant-based foods rich in certain amino acids; you can be amino acid deficient with an adequate protein intake. Amino acid deficiency can be just as deleterious. This is a pretty misleading article.
A two-ingredient classic dessert — how can you go wrong? Strawberries and dark chocolate are just made for one another. Though this hardly even qualifies as a recipe, there are are a few tips and tricks that make this come out just right.
Rinse the whole strawberries, leaving the hulls on them, and pat them dry (the chocolate will adhere better) with a clean tea towel.
Place the chocolate chips in a small, deep bowl (deep is easier to work with than wide and shallow, but do your best with what you’ve got!). Melt the chocolate in a microwave (start with 1 1/2 minutes on High, then stir and see if you need more time) or perched in a small saucepan of boiling water.
Make sure the chocolate is really well melted. Grab each strawberry by the hull and dip into the chocolate about 3/4 of the way up, turning it all around to get it coated evenly. Place on the parchment or wax paper.
Repeat with the remaining strawberries, reheating the chocolate as needed, as it’s much easier to get it to adhere to the strawberry when it’s very hot and melty. If you have any chocolate left over, use it to coat another fruit, like a few banana slices, or blueberries. On the other hand, if you run out, melt a little more chocolate and proceed in the same manner.
Once all the strawberries are done, place the plates in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Once these have hardened, you can transfer to an attractive serving container, or consolidate into a covered storage container. These will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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The founding commander of the U.S. military's Africa Command has retired after a nearly 40-year military career,
The founding commander of the U.S. military's Africa Command has retired after a nearly 40-year military career, saying the role of militaries in the current North African unrest is evidence of the value of building the kind of relationships the command was established to promote. It was an emotional ceremony for General William Ward as he completed more than three years at Africom. He told several-hundred people at the change-of-command ceremony that his operation has expanded military cooperation with many African countries, including new joint military exercises.In recent weeks, Africom has been engaged in its first operational assignment, helping to evacuate foreigners from Libya and delivering humanitarian supplies to refugees in Tunisia. The command has also had a key role in preparing what officials call a "full range of options" in case President Barack Obama orders military intervention in Libya.But General Ward said the routine work in Africa by U.S. troops - training and humanitarian assistance - has convinced many African skeptics the new command would not be a threat. He said what he called "sustained engagement" has proved its value dramatically in recent weeks."There is no greater evidence of that today than what's going on the northern tier of this continent. Where we have had those sustained relationships, we see militaries behaving in a way that contributes to the stability of a society as opposed to not,” Ward said. “And where that has not been the case, militaries are contributing to that additional instability."Ward was apparently referring to Egypt, where a military very close to the United States acted with restraint and facilitated a smooth transition, and Libya, where a military cut off from the United States has fractured, and some units are firing on their own people.U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told the gathering General Ward and his team demonstrated the creation of Africa Command would not result in more U.S. military action on the continent or cause the militarization of U.S. policy toward Africa. He also referred to the uprisings in the North."In North Africa, we see people fighting for political change from a revolution in Libya to Southern Sudan, a new nation coming into being. Throughout the region, nations are struggling to give their fast-growing populations liberty, basic necessities and greater opportunities while fighting the scourges of terrorism, corruption and piracy. Africom must continue its role in promoting this progress, preventing conflict and bolstering basic stability," Gates said.The new commander of Africa Command, General Carter Ham, said he intends to maintain the approach General Ward established. "The longer I serve, the more I believe relationships with our partners are what really matters and really enables us to achieve our objectives. I believe we are most successful when we help find African solutions to African security challenges. And I know we will face many challenges. Some of those we can see very clearly today, while others will emerge in unexpected ways and in unexpected places," he said.General Ham has been the commander of U.S. Army forces in Europe for the past two-and-a-half years, and has had a variety of command and Pentagon assignments.Most recently, he co-led the defense department's analysis of the potential impact of allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the U.S. military. That process led to the approval of a law that is expected to lift the ban this year, once the military services have conducted a planned training program.Africa Command supervises all U.S. military engagement in Africa, except for Egypt, but it has no operational troops assigned to it, as other U.S. regional commands do. It borrows troops from other areas, particularly Europe, when it has training or other missions to perform. It is also responsible for the joint U.S. military task force in Djbouti.The command has a unique military and civilian structure, designed to enable multi-disciplinary interaction with the continent's 53 countries. The command has about 2,000 people, half of them civilians, and only 100 stationed permanently at cooperation offices in African countries.
Meet Pam Boeck. Her life experiences include being a teacher, a food service professional, a nurse, and a lay midwife. Perhaps her most fulfilling roles have been being a mother and now a grandmother. She talks about her journey, her experience caring for and teaching others, and the importance of proper care and support for new mothers and their children.
Mica is a mother and caring midwife in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Her story is one of tragedy and triumph. Mica's life is a perfect example of what can happen when women are given opportunity and support in difficult situations.
Nghia is a Director of Marketing for a high-tech startup based in the Silicon Valley. She makes fresh juice every morning, works as a Barre3 fitness instructor in the evenings, and loves anything Christmas. Nghia is also a refugee.
Marie is a registered nurse, professor, and mom of two boys. She's also the founder of One Refugee Child, an organization working to better the lives of Syrian refugees living in Istanbul, Turkey. The story of how Marie started ORC is a perfect example of how a little good can go a long way.
We chose Katie Hawk as our Mama of the Month because not only is she making the world a better place both at home and abroad, but she also helped us get a fresh new look (check out our new logo!). She serves as the Director of Communications for the Nature Conservancy and President of a local non-profit she co-founded called Good Dogma. We highlight her adventures in the forests of Indonesia and how she is making a positive difference in her community.
Kelly is a mother of seven and a Managing Director at Love Without Boundaries. She is dedicated not only to her own children, but to improving lives of kids around the world. She learned about Love Without Boundaries while researching special needs adoption, and came to discover so much more.
Sally Little lives with a lot of heart and a little grit. She’s also someone who turns ideas into action, which is why we’re happy to say she’s a part of the Somebody’s Mama community now.
Many of the MOMs we’ve highlighted in the past have been leaders of our partner organizations or board members, but we knew it was time to introduce the heart and soul of Somebody’s Mama—one of our favorite Love Club hostesses.
In February of 2015, we had the opportunity to speak with Jerome McDonnell of NPR’s Worldview in a radio interview. Agueda Semrad, a school teacher and mom from Chicago, heard the interview and knew she wanted to know more.
With the help of her mother and two sisters, Kylla co-founded Truckers Against Trafficking, an organization that focuses on the fight against domestic sex trafficking. Before Kylla started TAT, she chronicled her time working with gangs in El Salvador in the mid-90's in a book called My Life Crazy. She also taught US History to sophomores in Broken Arrow, OK and was named the District Teacher of the Year in 2011.
Priya was born and raised in Kolkata, India where she attended an English medium school through a sponsorship program. Through hard work and dedication, she was able to attend college in Washington to receive her degree in nursing. Three years ago, she joined the team at Freeset Global when she was hired to maintain a systematic health system for the ladies working at Freeset Bags & Apparel, an economic empowerment program designed to teach rescued sex workers a skilled trade that pays a living wage.
After earning a Master's in Social Enterprise from Columbia University, Becky spent three years helping launch the non-profit, charity: water from couch to conference room. Since 2010, Becky has been leading the team at The Adventure Project. In four years, they have created 745 jobs that have resulted in helping almost one million people in Haiti, India, Kenya, and Uganda. Becky and her partner Jody were recently awarded the Diane von Furstenberg People's Voice Award for their work at The Adventure Project.
As a former university professor who values education, this busy mom still makes time in her schedule to be an avid supporter of Somebody's Mama. Aside from her current work as a homeschool mom, Erin serves on the board of the Autism Society of Washington, an organization that focuses on supporting individuals with autism throughout their lifetime, and she also started Helping Hounds, the first ever dog 4-H club for special needs kids and their service dogs in Olympia, WA. Erin is what we want to be--a smart, conscientious lifelong learner and global citizen.
When they started Somebody's Mama, co-founders Leia and Erika wanted to create a space for women to help women. As more and more Mamas stepped up to party with a purpose, Leia and Erika realized how truly simple it is to impact lives around the world through compassion and generosity.
Mercy works alongside her husband Sunny in their ministry to slum communities in Chennai, while also raising their three children. She is a woman whose faith is essential to the work she does and is the embodiment of what the New Testament describes as "pure and genuine religion," working with widows and orphans and those Jesus would have described as the "least of these."
Amy is the founder of BARHD, an organization that works in southwest Uganda, focusing on healthcare, orphan sponsorship, and clean water. Sister Ephrance has been a nurse for over thirty years, and has received diplomas in Health Management, Reproductive Health Services, and Malaria Research. She also served as the first female member and president of the Bushenyi Rotary Club.
Tara works as a midwife and is part of a team of seven women who run the maternity and prenatal program at Heartline Haiti. This is quite a challenge in Haiti, a country that has held the title of poorest nation in the western hemisphere for decades. Tara and husband, Troy, are parents to seven kids ranging in age from 6 to 24. They fell in love with Haiti through the process of adoption, and after their first two adoptions were complete, decided to move to Haiti permanently in January of 2006, nurturing seeds of both love and concern for their children's home country.
As a general practitioner and surgeon, Dr. ABD also serves as a member of parliament for his country of Sierra Leone. He often works 16-18 hour days seeing as many patients as possible because healthcare is so limited in the region where he lives - one regional hospital and a few private clinics serve about 2.5 million people. He is a heroic man who is standing up to champion the rights and well being of women, and we know that men like Dr. ABD are crucial in bringing a voice to the plight of women in developing nations.
Nancy has worked in the education field for almost 25 years, first as a teacher and then as a guidance counselor. Motivated by the belief that once the immediate needs of food, water, and shelter are met, every single person deserves a chance to educate themselves, Nancy has inspired thousands of young children to believe in their potential. Nancy embodies the spirit of compassion that motivates us to address the problems in our own communities AND the perspective that cross-cultural relationships bring.
Colleen describes herself as a "homeschooling, jungle living, freelance writing, Pope Francis loving Catholic missionary who is serving the indigenous Cabecar population in one of the most remote areas of Costa Rica." She and her husband Greg founded the St. Bryce Mission and in just a few years, Colleen and her family have established programs focused on food sustainability, employment opportunity, education, and maternal healthcare. They have recently opened their home as a pregnancy hostel to the Cabecar women.
Mother of six, Jody plays a key role in running an organization called The Adventure Project, a non-profit that was "established to increase investments in positive social enterprises around the world." In the last three years, TAP has grown quickly to address humanitarian issues related to the environment, water, hunger, and health. A look at their results page show real individuals who are transforming their communities, primarily through their ability to have safe, stable jobs for the first time.
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A dummy chain combines practicality with cuteness: as baby’s prettiest first accessory and a practical hygiene measure, dummy chains have a lot going for them! Above all, however, they impress with their ability to provide rapid satisfaction. The baby has its dummy within easy reach whenever it is tired or needs something to suckle on – which is pretty often for babies! Sometimes, a teat can settle a baby much quicker than Mummy or Daddy. Even parents who are strictly against dummies find that this matches their experience, and sucking on a dummy produces hormones in children’s bodies that help them to settle down and sleep better.
For that reason, a dummy chain should always be paired with a suitable dummy. Schnullerkettenladen has an attractive range of dummies to choose from, which can easily be ordered now or combined with an order for a dummy chain, allowing you to complete your birth gift, Christening gift, or gift for all occasions at a single stroke. We offer dummies in a range of colours and sizes, as well as providing you with the reassurance that our dummies fulfil all quality criteria.
Interestingly, the dummy turns 70 in 2019. It is a clear success story, but its roots apparently go back much further – in fact, as far back as ancient Egypt. That is where a stressed mother is reputed to have placed a clay figurine into her baby’s mouth, over two millennia before the birth of Christ. However, the Egyptian Museum in Berlin is sceptical of this: the figurines were quite simply toys, which undoubtedly could have made their way into children’s mouths but which cannot be considered to be a precursor to the modern dummy. So far, archaeologists have found nothing that could unambiguously be described as a dummy. In addition, the condition of the jaws in many mummies does not reveal anything that would suggest that they sucked on clay figurines over a longer period.
The dummy, as we know it today, was invented shortly after the Second World War by a dentist and an orthodontist in Germany. The invention was designed to satisfy the child’s nursing instinct without causing deformation to the jaw like a thumb or an object to be sucked on. For that reason, the two inventors originally named their invention a "natural pacifier and jaw shaping device".
Today, these dental experts’ invention is on everyone’s lips – literally! However, some orthodontists have a critical view of the use of dummies as sucking on an object always has an effect on the jaw, no matter what. Nevertheless, they still conclude that “Sucking on a dummy is still better than thumb sucking.”.
However, what is the reason behind sucking itself? Child psychologists consider the suckling instinct essential for survival, with babies even sucking their thumbs in the womb. The dummy therefore makes a significant contribution to a nursing baby’s wellbeing and reduces tension in the baby and its parents alike.
However, the fact that dummies are such a powerful pacifier, or even a „sedative for babies“ means that parents should pay attention to the risk of an “overdose.” Long-term over-exertion cannot be made to go away magically with the use of a dummy, while a child can demand a dummy as part of a game with parents losing control of the “dummy instinct” over time. The first step should always be paying close attention to your baby; the dummy comes second, at which point, its presence is a good thing.
For a long time, dummies have been the best way to pacify a baby; a good friend that goes through a lot with the child. They would accompany children in their first years and help them to fall asleep even when Mum’s not around.
Many children take separation from their dummies harder than you would think, almost as if they had grown together as one so that the dummy is like a part of the child. Parents begin to fear that their child will suck on the dummy as long as Maggie Simpson has! In general, children should have given up their dummy by the age of three years, but it is important to take the child’s individual development and current needs into consideration. In most cases, therefore, the right moment is generally when there are no major changes on the horizon, such as starting nursery – or once sucking on the dummy is just a habit and no longer reflects a need to suck.
When children demonstrate a significant change in their level of independence, you can approach them directly and tell them how big they’ve grown, and that they can do without a dummy altogether when playing. With a stuffed animal as an intermediate stage, it is easier to distract them from the dummy and get them used to being without it, limiting its use to the night time.
It is not unusual for a battle of wills to break out when it comes to giving up the dummy at night, with small children who demand their dummy at night not being receptive to reasoned argument! For that reason, it makes sense for the dummy to stick around a little longer, with the first dummy-free night coming not as a surprise, but announced as an exciting event. By this stage, a replacement for the dummy (such as a particularly adorable teddy bear) should be in place – not to “bait and switch” the child but to provide a reward.
If, however, the first dummy-free night results in a giant outbreak of crying, a resolute approach is not necessarily the only path to success. It takes patience to seize the right moment for “de-dummification” to take place – and sometimes it can take another month or two. Of course, you can also simply “grin and bear it.” Ultimately, it is a question of your personal parenting style and parents should rely on their instinct there. Rituals are worthwhile in this respect – so that the dummy is lovingly placed in a lovely box and stored in a place of the child’s own choosing. The dummy can also be given away to someone else – for instance the baby next door. And don’t forget the services of the dummy fairy; however, many children are afraid of fairies and other beings who invisibly do things in their bedrooms. In such cases, the dummy fairy should only leave her gifts in the kitchen or another location outside the child’s room.
However you feed or pacify your child, there’s no reason to be concerned: the era of the dummy will eventually come to an end, albeit followed by a new phase, in which you will long for the dummy to make a comeback ;-) Whatever happens, things are going to get interesting, with or without a dummy.
ANTHONY PARCE Viola SENIOR RECITAL Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:00 p.m. Lillian H. Duncan Recital Hall
"ANTHONY PARCE Viola SENIOR RECITAL Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:00 p.m. Lillian H. Duncan Recital Hall." (2009) Shepherd School of Music, Rice University: http://hdl.handle.net/1911/97979.
The plural form refers to the adoption of a multiple- distribution strategy: franchise, management, and full ownership. This study aims to help hotel owners, operators, and researchers to understand better the superiority of the plural form over a single form and the impacts of franchising and management on a firm’s overall risk and various performance variables. This study proves the plural form to be better than a single form at improving performance and lowering risk. The findings also suggest that a higher franchise percent within the mix of franchise, management, and ownership is likely to reduce further a firm’s risk. A higher management percent can increase some performance measures, but it does not reduce a firm’s risk. This study also suggests that the optimal proportion of franchising varies according to a firm’s emphasis on a particular performance. Lodging firms could utilize the findings of this study in making strategic choices about different business forms, before expanding their number of units in the market.
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Why Armarium is the designer loan service which could solve all your summer occasion-dressing dilemmas
Tricia Gregory got her head around the borrowing economy way before most of us. As Ferragamo’s head of communications she was constantly lending beautiful dresses to celebrities. It seemed only fair to offer a similar service to every woman. So, in 2015, began Armarium, a clothes-rental service with an elevated difference.
For around 10 per cent of its retail price, customers can borrow a dress for four days. It will be luxuriously packaged up and – here’s a genius feature – sent to them wherever they are. “If she’s going to a big party in Mykonos and wants to pack light, we can send it there, and collect from there when she’s done” says Gregory.
Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, has backed down from a 1980s-style battle with the unions over their influence on his party.
Mr Miliband had been expected to campaign for a cut in the unions’ share of votes at the party’s annual conference from 50 per cent to around 40 per cent.
But following fierce resistance from the unions, Labour said yesterday that there would be a consultation on plans, with a possible decision due early next year.
It will involve the creation of a “registered supporters” scheme for people who are interested in the Labour Party but
Labour insiders hope that tens of thousands of people will sign up. Registration will not require any membership fee.
The announcement was due to form a key part of Mr Miliband’s speech at the conference next week in Liverpool.
It would have drawn comparisons with the former Labour leader Neil Kinnock facing down the Militant Tendency in the 1985 and his successor Tony Blair’s “Clause Four” victory over the Left in 1993.
There was relief among unions that Mr Miliband had decided not to pick a fight. One union source said: “We have a lot going on. We have got our pension dispute. We need to concentrate on why we are fighting this government.”
Instead, Labour said it would throw open future leadership elections to thousands of new “registered supporters”. The move will give people who do not pay to be members of either the Labour Party or its affiliated unions a say in the choice of future leaders. The plan was being considered by the party’s National Executive Committee yesterday and is expected to be approved by the party’s conference.
The supporters will be able to take part in future leadership elections, with their votes being counted in the unions’ section of the three-way electoral college. The other two sections are MPs and MEPs, and party members.
A Labour source said: “The aim is to show that Labour is outward-facing, talking to the public, trying to recruit members of the public, in contrast to the old image of decisions taken behind closed doors and in smoke-filled rooms.”
It is part of the Refounding Labour review written by Peter Hain, the former Cabinet minister, which was designed to make the party more outward looking.
The news came as research from the influential Fabian Society suggests that Mr Miliband had just a year to prove himself as a credible Prime Minister in waiting.
He was regarded as being a “good listener” but not as decisive or as good a communicator as the Tory leader David Cameron, according to the study.
Last night Baroness Warsi, co-chairman of the Conservative Party, said: “It’s no surprise Ed Miliband has failed to curb the unions’ power over Labour leadership elections and Labour conference.
“After all, he’s only Labour leader because of trade union votes, and his party is only solvent because of trade union money. This failure to reform Labour’s relationship with the unions is a real blow to Ed Miliband’s credibility.”
Palm beach: an impressive 14th-century castle that featured in the film El Cid overlooks the family-friendly sands of Peñíscola on Spain's Orange Blossom Coast
Round-the-clock raving and retching is not an obligatory feature of a summer holiday in a Spanish resort, despite what the papers say. It just depends where you go.
There is no shortage of remote villages where you would be lucky to come across another person, let alone a staggering lager lout, but what if you do want a bit of action, just not of the darkly tattooed, vodka-swilling variety?
One idea is to look at how the Spanish spend the summer in their own country. One of the most popular places is Peñíscola, on the Costa del Azahar, or Orange Blossom Coast. Such a delicious name sounds like a tourist industry invention, but it would be perverse to use any other. Stretching from Valencia to Catalonia, this part of the Mediterranean coastline is flanked by mile after mile of orange groves.
Peñíscola is no sleepy fishing village; the town is unashamedly devoted to tourism. Low-rise hotels and apartment blocks line the beach and there are dozens of pavement cafés and restaurants. But these establishments are aimed at several generations of Spanish families, who tend to go on holiday together, rather than gangs of teenagers.
Set on a rocky promontory, Peñíscola has steep cobbled lanes that wind past whitewashed houses with flower-filled balconies and souvenir shops. Averting my gaze from the last, I climbed to the impressive castle, built in the 14th century by the Knights Templar. Much restored, the castle - which featured in the epic film El Cid - is now used for exhibitions and concerts during the many festivals held in Peñíscola throughout the year.
With miles of gently sloping golden sand, Peñíscola's beach is perfect for families. Floating in the sea, I could see a range of mountains rising behind the line of hotels and apartment blocks. This was El Maestrazgo, one of the most sparsely populated areas in Spain.
The next morning I headed for Morella, a medieval walled town about 50 miles from the coast. I had been told that the approach to it would be dramatic, and I wasn't disappointed. I rounded a bend and saw what looked like a giant fluffy Yorkshire pudding plonked on a conical hill. As I got nearer, I could see that this surprising apparition was in fact the ruins of a castle built onto a lump of rock, although it was impossible to discern where one ended and the other began.
This area is known as Els Ports (The Gateways), because it is on the borders of the ancient kingdoms of Aragon, Valencia and Catalonia. During the centuries of conflict between the Moors and the Christians, Morella was particularly coveted because whoever controlled it had access to the Mediterranean from the inland territories, which was vital for trade. Although the hill is only about 3,000ft high, it is right in the middle of a vast valley, with a 360-degree view of the surrounding land.
You still enter Morella through one of the gates in the medieval walls. The cobbled streets loop around the hill in loose circles, linked by short flights of stone steps, which made walking around much easier on the legs.
Accordingly, Calle Blasco de Alagón, the arcaded main street, is virtually level. It gets its name from the man who finally brought the town back under Christian rule in 1232. The king, James I of Aragon, was so pleased that he granted the locals the right to hold a market on Sunday mornings, a tradition that continues to this day.
Morella is renowned for its brightly coloured blankets, although the craft is dying out fast. In medieval times almost every house had its own loom, to make use of the first-class wool spun from the fleece of the local sheep.
At Julian Garca's shop, I watched him at work on the loom used by his father and grandfather before him. The growth in tourism means he can just about make a living, but his children, inevitably, are not interested in learning his skills.
Another tradition, however, is going from strength to strength. At weekends people flock to Morella and the surrounding villages to sample the excellent local cuisine. Apparently, the locals have always been keen on lavish meals, sometimes excessively so.
In the 15th century, Vincent Ferrer - later canonised - came to Morella to try to resolve a thorny religious problem. A local man invited him to lunch and instructed his wife to serve the best possible meal. After some deliberation, she slaughtered her own son, roasted him and served him up to the horrified priest - who promptly brought the boy back to life.
Reading this legend in a pavement café almost put me off my own lunch, but I installed myself at Casa Roque, which specialises in dishes using the locally found black truffles. My request for something light was disregarded, as course after course arrived, culminating in what looked like an enormous sausage roll but turned out to be fillet of lamb in truffle sauce wrapped in pastry. A meal fit for a saint, you could say.
British Airways (0870 850 9850; www.ba.com) has flights to both Valencia and Alicante from £39 one way.
Hostería del Mar (0034 902 480600; www.hosteriadelmar.net) is a four-star Parador-style hotel overlooking the beach in Peñíscola with doubles from £85 in high season. The three-star Hotel Cardenal Ram (0034 964 173085 ) in Morella is a converted 16th-century palace, with doubles from £50.
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Our 17-year-old son Justin was a most unlikely victim of a heroin overdose when he died in 2008. He was an excellent student, athlete and extremely talented songwriter/musician on the verge of completing his first music album and facing a bright future. He died in his bedroom after snorting heroin just as he was about to begin his first week as a high school senior.
I believe Justin would still be with us today if it weren’t for his experimentation with marijuana at age 14. Justin, like many young people, had a cavalier attitude about marijuana. But for Justin, and also for many others, the marijuana brought with it the disease of addiction.
Justin had a normal, healthy childhood in a loving family as he pursued his passions. He was drawn to musical things as a young child, beginning piano lessons at age 6 and moving on to display a great talent for other instruments. When he was 12, we gave him an entry-level guitar and he wouldn’t put it down. A few weeks later he blew us away with his first recording on the guitar. When Justin was 13, he got together with some musical friends to create a hardcore band. He played keyboard and sang with big black X’s painted on the back of his hands. Those black X’s, he said, stood for straight edge, or no drugs, and he proudly displayed then as he performed. But hardcore music didn’t last long for Justin when he started writing lyrics for songs that told stories. By the time he was 14, he had written several, and we arranged studio time for him to record a couple of them. He continued to write and eventually completed six recordings.
But if you would think having talent and a passion for using it, as well as support from a loving family, would make a young person immune from the perils of drug abuse you would be wrong. The trouble for Justin began at age 14 when he decided to experiment with marijuana with some of his friends. When we discovered this, we laid down the law that it was not okay and brought him to counseling. After some running battles, we thought we had won the war against Cannabis, but when Justin turned 17 in his junior year of high school, he began to display symptoms we didn’t understand. His moods were terrible, his work ethic diminished, he wasn’t sleeping at night, and he began to skip some of his classes. He agreed to see a psychiatrist, where he was given a blood test. That blood test revealed that Justin was in over his head in substances, including opioids. That’s when we staged an intervention.
We took him out of school and sent him to Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania. He spent a month there and we visited every weekend. When he came home he was much healthier. He was eating right and sleeping better and there were new rules. We monitored his activities, changed his cell phone, and did all the things that were suggested. He made up his work at school and finished his junior year with good grades. On the surface, things seemed to be okay that summer; he earned our trust and
had new freedoms—even going to a three-day concert in the Catskill Mountains, where he and his friends camped out.
Then there was that terrible Sunday in September as Justin was preparing for his first full week as a high school senior. He spent the day with friends we didn’t know. We couldn’t reach him on his cell phone. He came home late and, after eating a big dinner, he finished the work he needed to do for his first week of classes. He kicked us out of his bedroom because he wanted to get to bed. But he never woke up.
Monday morning, Justin’s alarm was droning on and on. His mother went to check on him and could not wake him. Then there was a desperate call to paramedics, which ended in a parent’s worst nightmare. Justin had died. “Acute drug intoxication” were the words later used by the medical examiner to describe the cause of death. It turns out that, on top of some recreational drugs, Justin had snorted heroin and became another drug victim.
After Justin died we created The Justin Veatch Fund, a non-profit organization to honor his legacy with scholarships and music programs for talented teens. Justin’s music, along with covers recorded by artists he had admired, was released in the album Permagrin, the name Justin had chosen himself. Polyvinyl Records distributed the CD because one of the covers was recorded by signed artist Mike Kinsella, a favorite of Justin’s, who tours as Owen. Justin’s music has since been sold or streamed in more than 30 countries.
But after all of that, nothing we have done to honor Justin’s memory has been more important to me than my 40-minute multimedia talk to teens. “A Message from Justin” has been presented to thousands of students with the goal of inspiring them to take better care of themselves and to watch out for their friends.
Our story is also told in the independently produced short documentary Whispering Spirits, which can be viewed and obtained free of charge through its website whispering-spirits.com.
THANK YOU for Speaking Up about Drugs and telling Justin’s story. Marijuana today is so strong and leads to much higher rates of addiction which of course never gets
Publicized! We lost our son last June. Cocaine laced with Fetanyl. But he too started with Marijuana. Similar upbringing. He LOvED visiting CO, mountain biking and all things outdoors. This never should have happened to him. But it did – as it does to wayyyu to many others. Our foundation is @Speakupaboutdrugs and we want to work with others across the country to spread the word and get people talking to make change and save lives.
I’m so sorry for your loss. If not for marijuana……..I get it. We all get it. Education young is so important. Now we have to fight the legalization of an illegal drug. I just don’t get it. Kudos for all you do in your sons memory. Thank you. He would be proud no doubt. All our children would be, although we’d rather have them here!
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Yet, Naples, FLA is a VERY rich community, way above the national average household income.So, this technique will NOT be coming to a community near year in the future, I am sure....
Mason Classical Academy, a charter school in Naples, Florida, prides itself on providing a classical education, which it believes brings about “superior educational results” – and leading the county in English Language Arts is proof they’re on the right track.
They have rejected the backward approach of Common Core, which sees kids memorize entire words in kindergarten before later being introduced to phonics once they are in elementary school. By that point, their brains are already used to whole words, which makes grasping the concept of phonics and applying it far more difficult than it needs to be.
So true about phonics. Learning the sounds first goes a long way in spelling and pronunciation. My Mother was a grade school teacher and that is the way I learned.
NASA, provoked by the remarks, has released an "official" disclaimer of any such venture, stating there are only rovers on Mars.
Meet Ileana, a participant and discloser of projects under the umbrella of the SSP/ICC (Interplanetary Corporate Conglomerate), a joint venture of major earth corporations including Boeing, Merck, Monsanto, and other tech and industrial concerns, who finance and deploy active human assets onto bases of Mars, as well as operations on the Moon and other worlds.
How time works with involvement with ICC programs: 60 years; time jumping/quantum leap technology; age regression and overlapping time lines with “real world”.
Her work with past life regression and soul retrieval, holistic and naturopathic healing modalities in her work of healing.
We also discuss pre-life profiling/soul tracking and identifying subjects utilizing technology held by the covert corporate-military conglomerates.
Thanks Tim. Interesting parallel here, as Never A Straight Answer (NASA) actually came out to deny this. Same with the disclosure of ETs.
I’d take this seriously. CNN has irrevocably proved itself to be a cancer that needs to be excised, and this action is well justified:
Herein contained in this post is /pol/’s formal declaration of war against CNN. Your news agency has for years produced propaganda designed to brainwash the public at large into your sick worldview, and has non-stop endlessly harassed the good men and women of our website and in the right-wing at large. Your latest threat to dox an individual for creating a harmless meme is just another example of your malignant nature and the urgent need to shut your organization down for good.
That is why the ascendant nation of /pol/ has unanimously agreed that all of our resources will be put to the goal of ending your reign of terror. Do not take this lightly. We have the best cyber hackers in the world. We have access to memes that will forever damage the psyche of your company and its employees. We could bring you to heel with zero casualties if we so wanted. As such, we are offering you a chance to surrender now by our terms.
-Criminal prosecution by an impartial tribunal to accordingly sentence everyone involved in CNN and its crimes
-Immediate retraction of all hit pieces and false stories against the President of the United States along with an apology
-Cede all of CNN’s current economic and fiduciary assets to a private fund organized by representatives of /pol/ to be used for the development of new, alternative media organizations which will replace CNN
You have one week from the time of this posting. Our people will make certain that you see this message. Remember, we are anonymous. We do not forgive and we do not forget.
Finally, some sanity coming from Congress?? Will this die and never get passed? SEEMS like there is a glimmer of hope with this new bill!!
On Twitter, Lee said the vote “was 16 years in the making,” adding that “a floor debate and vote on endless war is long overdue.”
“If passed into law as part of the DOD bill, it would repeal the 2001 AUMF eight months after enactment of this legislation. That would allow plenty of time for Congress to finally live up to its constitutional obligation to debate and vote on any new AUMF. It is far past time for Congress to do its job and for the Speaker to allow a debate and vote on this vital national security issue,” she said.
Presidents become just rubber stamps for the Cabal. The Deep State has to go. Endless wares for these disgusting Whores. The body bags of nations? Millions of illegals. Total US cluster F's! Close the bases and get the F out of the world.
Unchecked Kazakh spawn. Is their control of America a mirage? World suffering is not. Clean up America first. Help its own suffering. Each day how many must die for a US lie? Time to reflect on home truths?
MANY blogs are stating Judge Anna stuff is REAL.What do you all think? It does bring me hope, because it all seems legit....
The plot to take over the entire world and enter it into a new era of enslavement and Commercial Feudalism—- a New Dark Ages—- could only succeed as long as the Americans failed to come forward and claim their due. And how could they come forward? They had all been carefully stripped of standing, insurance, equitable title….
We overcame all that and on June 29, 2017— we claimed our rights as the Paramount Security Interest Holders of the UNITED STATES. That makes us the Paramount Security Interest Holders in all the various franchises and rolls over the title to FRANCE, the UNITED KINGDOM, and so much else to our control.
They float in a hyperspace of their own creation. I am old enough to have seen this all before during the Clinton Administration. Back then we referred to this bunch as the Mystical-Patriot-Axis. IF only the right combination of legal pleading is done ALL these criminals will waste away in the daylight of Truth like the Vampires they are. Like the bunch that went before, the current crop is going to land in jail.
This doesn't mean they are wrong intellectually. This doesn't mean there isn't a lot of T(t)ruth in what they say. There is. But in REALITY, they have no power to affect matters. There is no Sword behind them, and to paraphrase a former President, let us see them enforce their liens and Special Interests. If they try they will end up in jail or dead or both.
A solution will not come from these folks. Perhaps if at some point the U.S. returns to its libertarian Jeffersonian Constitutional roots, they may have a point. Meanwhile, we are in a really simple reduction: How does one deal with the Mafia masquerading as your Constitutional Government?
TIM AVR is accurate on many of her articles and her overall ideas appear to be sound. However, she advocates Common Law and other ideas that even though correct can get her followers in prison if they are not careful. Understanding her principles is helpful in navigating the US litigious jungle.
I have worked my way through several issues or legal battles with US 3 letter agencies. From my experience, CIA FBI, IRS, SEC and FDA are worse than criminal. They use implied authority to intimidate and ruin. You say or do the wrong thing when they have you under the microscope they will take your $$$$$, your assets, your livelihood and your freedom without you ever having broken a law .... that is where AVR is spot on overall. They will also lock you up and torture you. Right again AVR
Most of these agencies have a system of administrative law judges (ALJ) who are compensated on the $$$$$ stream into the system in which they are included. I have been screwed out of million$ by these satanists but learned how to fight and win. You only win by mitigating your losses but that could be much worse.
Thank you gentlemen. The hard truth is a bitter pill to swallow, is it not? Bottom line still holds true in the end, that is they operate under "color of law", which is absolutely outrageous in my mind.Yet, there it is....No hope at all I suppose. So, all that being said it would seem the only solution is as JOHN stated, that being the whole US financial system must come crashing down to get free of these rodent vermin infestating this country.Bitter pill indeed.It will be a mess- is an understatement of immense proportions.
Technically, I think we have been under varying degrees of Color of Law since the Civil War. With deliberate fraud and various levels of threat to Life,Liberty and Property. Technically, nothing that directly abuts those three matters should be subject to tax. And yes, if you think that takes 99% of the current Federal Government out of the picture, you'd be right. Perhaps one day...
― Smedley D. Butler, War is a Racket: The Antiwar Classic by One of America’s Most Decorated Soldier
Anna is correct as far as I can determine from my own rabbit hole searches. She's brave and tenacious in her quest to inform the public. It's a difficult concept to understand, but once it clicks you can't go back to thinking you have freedom. People will wake up, although it will be a rude awakening when this conspiracy of Satanists/Luciferians is fully exposed.
Ahead of this historic rendezvous, Russian President Putin has made one thing clear; that Trump must "expose pedophiles in Washington D.C." otherwise Russia will begin "naming names".
WikiLeaks has today published the 15th batch of its ongoing Vault 7 leak, this time detailing two alleged CIA implants that allowed the agency to intercept and exfiltrate SSH (Secure Shell) credentials from targeted Windows and Linux operating systems using different attack vectors. Secure Shell or SSH is a cryptographic network protocol used for remote login to machines and servers securely over an unsecured network. Dubbed BothanSpy -- implant for Microsoft Windows Xshell client, and Gyrfalcon -- targets the OpenSSH client on various distributions of Linux OS, including CentOS, Debian, RHEL (Red Hat), openSUSE and Ubuntu. Both implants steal user credentials for all active SSH sessions and then sends them to a CIA-controlled server
In case anyone doesn't get the size of the CNN fiasco, here is the Open Letter to CNN that is going viral.
Perfect letter. CNN is already off on another Russia boogeyman meme. Who do they think is listening and will ever believe them again? Jim Stone has a story on that today and a photo showing all the Jews working in high level positions at CNN...must be over 100 shown. I would expect the other networks have the same. We desperately need a news network reporting REAL NEWS with a perspective other than Zionist.
Well, I don't Know what news are you seeing about "loved moments", at least outside in the street are a diferent story. a lot of people are protesting. look CNN.
Further proof that whatever is happening in Antarctica (melting, not aliens) is not anthropocentric global warming. All global warming comes from adjustments to the data.
Can I please, please have at some point a death penalty for anyone who modifies data??? I realize we need the death penalty for all those that interfere with the Big Transactions and all the other **** that WHs, John et al, have gone thru. But afterwards, pretty please, death penalty for all the corrupt science too, which is just propaganda....
TINO According to my statistical mentor, Dr. Deming .... you do not tamper with data. you do your best to measure, plot/record analyze and interpret. You let the data tell you what to do. anything or any one who falsifies data should be prosecuted based on damages caused by their transgressions. It is that simple! Look at the harm and misery caused by these lying satanists!
We come from similar statistical backgrounds, familiar with Dr. D and I tend to be very Bayesian in my approaches. At this point, AGW is pure propaganda and the globe isn't heating. So people need to look elsewhere for why a chunk of Antarctica is melting. Could just be a good old ripple in the heat distribution, it is a planet after all. Although at this point it is as likely a consequence of the various weather modification weapons. The heat does have to go somewhere. You can't screw with distributions without consequences. But given data collected to date this idea that you are going to have deca-meter changes in sea levels cannot be ascribed to AGW. If we are to have them, other mechanism must be invoked than the idiocy of CO2.
TINO The entire global warming CO2 issue is pure stupidity based on nothing credible. They can start by locking Gore up for fraud and throw in his crimes as VP and there are many! I let the data do the talking and refine how we measure plot organize analyze and interpred .... always seeking continuous improvement! Thanks!
Limbaugh piles on CNN. CNN is in death spiral. All credibility is being lost. With 4chan barely one day into their Operation: Autism Storm, with memes proliferating like crazy, there's no let up.
What is needed now is to start looking for a real, quality thinking alternative for the masquerading Chump in 3 years. One fit for office not Jew or Cabal owned?
If a "cabal/Jew-owned chump" gets a wife like that, I may just move to Washington DC, eat Gefilte Fish, get Bar Mitzvah'd and run for office.
Plastic barbie dolls are boring. Women with Soul, character and commitment are far better. But then, Chump could not pull one of those. He's only into Eastern Block Mail Order Brides or Picture girls. Plastics are what you get there.
Real women need real men. Either are damned hard to find. Either with wrong partners, or just not visible.
"Real women need real men. Either are damned hard to find. Either with wrong partners, or just not visible."
You hit the nail on the head there John, so very true. Flying solo is the way I'm heading for the remainder of my life. Absolutely had enough of the drama of relationships and will never enter another one.
I actually do not even personally know anyone that is in a happy healthy relationship who love being in the situation they are in. Very strange. Oh well, such is life.
I am blessed to be in the "blissful marriage" camp. Almost 30 years now. We are a strong team with deep respect for one another and...we laugh a lot.
In our marriage vows, we agreed to "promise to love each for our INTENTIONS and not for our ACTIONS"
Here is the power behind that statement...people are human and are acting out their daily lives with a skill set that was taught and passed down to them from parents, schooling, clergy, and simple observance of how people in flawed relationships interact with one another. These teachings and observations, for the most part, were ALL flawed.
On the other hand, INTENTIONS spring from your heart unless you are an evil person. So, should my spouse do or say something that pisses me off or upsets me, I ask myself this question- "did he INTEND to hurt me?" If the answer is no, I tell him that what he said or did doesn't work for me and then I let it go.
If the answer should ever be yes, he intended to hurt or upset me (and it never has been), I would let go on him in a way he wouldn't soon forget. Then I would, of course, rethink if I wanted to stay in this relationship because if someone INTENDS to hurt you, they've got to GO!
MWP CONGRATULATIONS! I too have 30 years, in my second marriage. Seems no one values commitment anymore. Maybe they should take a better look before taking the plunge. Some are meant to remain single. Marriage takes commitment on both sides! Just sayin 😊
Gosh MWP, your comment was so enlightening and beautiful to read, thank you so much for sharing that expression. Your use of the word "blissful" absolutely blows my mind in wonder of what that truly feels like. I'm actually going to save a copy of your comment as I loved it so much lol.
I'm going to share some info here, please excuse the length of my comment and non relevance to normal site topics, if some see it that way, but what I share may be helpful to someone else in this world at a difficult point in their own life. Sorry in advance if I'm annoying anyone with my personal chatter.
I believe you most certainly have a point there regarding skill sets taught and passed down MWP. My early days, and to be very honest most of my life, has been quite a mess with many mistakes and being raised in several unhealthy environments with some truly messed up nasty people that should never have been around children. But I am responsible for my life as an adult and cannot place blame where it should not be as I sit here now in this moment.
I was in a relationship for a very long time that was highly manipulative, abusive and quite wild on many levels which truly had my thinking warped and emotional stability in turmoil. Believe it or not, at that time, this is what I thought. "The more of this abuse and pain I can take the stronger it will make me for the rest of my life." I also thought during this time that I may have deserved this treatment for some reason that I was not too sure about at that time. I endlessly wanted to show this person that he had partnered with a person who was good and who did honestly care about him. Then one day it hit me, many years later. I realised that I did not deserve to be treated in this manner as I also had value and that I did not have to have pain and suffering inflicted upon me to make me a better and stronger person because I was already a good person with a kind and generous heart. Prior to this I had only considered my partner had value, I did not recognise that I also had value. Told you I was messed up. So I left, not easy to walk away because I still cared so much believe it or not and felt I had failed in my attempt to make this person's life happier. I find it extremely hard to stop caring and wishing to protect and help someone in that situation, even after everything that was and had happened.
Coming out of that situation was like being let out of a long term prison sentence. So stupid, messed up me went into party mode to catch up on all the fun I felt I missed out on during those years. I felt like breaking those chains in the biggest manner possible and that I certainly did. I tend to be quite extreme with my behaviour sometimes unfortunately. Then the next mistake commenced. A new relationship based solely on that mindset of that specific time. I knew fairly soon this one was not going to work either but stayed and tried to make it work. But, many years later decided the break had to come as I was utterly miserable and not heading in any direction that was good in any way, shape or form. So another chapter commences.
MWP, I really am so very pleased to know you enjoy such a wonderful relationship. It actually makes me smile knowing you have such a magnificent beautiful element in your life. My heart actually feels good and quite comforted knowing that such real treasure exists in our world even if it's not in my own life. Thank you again for sharing and uplifting me as you have MWP.
Karen Over: Congratulations on your successful marriage, I am very pleased for you. You are most certainly correct about one being more aware before "taking the plunge" as you put it. I absolutely admit to being guilty of that and they are wise words.
I sense a bit of an unpleasant tone in your words above and feel they are directed toward me. Not sure if I am sensing you correctly or not but please allow me to say this.
Would you make a lifetime commitment to a person, that after a few years of being together came up behind you while you were sitting on the lounge quietly reading a book and after he had consumed too much wine decided to hit you across the back of the head with an unknown object and then proceed to place his hands around your throat not permitting you to breathe and then threaten you never to leave him? Or maybe, one night when you decided to spend a quiet evening in, he gets the local paper and calls some male perverted sleaze bag in the adult column adverts to come over for a threesome without you knowing anything about it until you opened the door of the apartment and were informed by the hired visitor of the intention of his visit? Yeah, it sure was a surprise to me as well. Just sayin.
I know your answer is NO to the above Karen because I'm sure you would never find yourself in such a situation, not many would and I am so very pleased to know that. But I did. It is what it is, can't change that now. And I am certainly over that portion of my life and am much wiser for it in some ways. Yes, it was my mistake being with and staying with such a person but please always consider every aspect of such a situation before applying, what feels like to me, obvious distaste and judgement for and upon me as a person. And maybe I am one of those people you speak of that should remain single.
I will add this. At the age I am now and been through what I have I know some things for certain. I am a good, moral and decent person, I have a very kind heart, I possess a soul that is tender, loving and generous but extremely fragile. On the other hand, I have a great deal to learn, much wisdom to gain and more lessons to experience. But I suppose that's what life is all about. I can only take each step forward as wisely as I can with the wisdom I have in each of those moments.
It seems that WE THE PEOPLE in America have all been "Chumped"!! I had a feeling he was just too good to be true....
Hurts when reality comes? We only pushed the Dope to block the Hilderbeast. He's still a Dope! An embarrassing Klutz on the Global stage.
Trump is obviously a narcissist with borderline personality disorder, definitely sexist, undoubtedly a misoginist, a bit sneaky, has two sets of values - business or politics -, not remarkably intelligent or refined or well read or in any way appealing to me EXCEPT that he's not a Clinton or a Bush and for that I am VERY grateful.
What absolutely blows me away is that the U.S. system is sooo twisted that only a guy like Trump can beat a Bush.
Compromised, sordid, bought people all with strings attached. Shylocks hold the strings, they all have to vote to support Israe hell, and march to Zio trash dictates. So much very rotten rules, when good people of integrity can't get seats. America has no Democracy. No real law.
Bring in campaign spending limits, sort those bloody Media licences,rid the US of the Fed, stop funded Lobbying,and remove Zios from Banking.Bring in independent screening where candidates have to clear a mixed independent panel to ensure no more trash like the Clinton's, dummies like Bush 43, illegals like Soetoro ever get in. As for Trump, think, if this was the best, what the hell are the rest??????
Stop by LAW and more Roaches funding Politicians. Bring in new Media licences,but you can't unless in a Democracy. Mussolini ended up as a training run for for millions of Zios. Time to see the Roaches and stomp!
One big crash will remove the Zio trash,and America can rebuild like the Phoenix. Use the Zios for fuel. Bacon roasts? Russia fell, look at it now. So did Iceland. So did the old British Empire. We all had to rebuild. Rethinking America is key. Zio free! Put the lot in the Coal mines. Roman system, nothing but Coal and guards ever then leaves except in bags to the slag heaps. How many FEMA camps are wasted waiting for them?
If you don't get a public RV dip,what then? 83% don't even have $500 in the bank. But the rest live in La La Land. No leading nation has ever been so utterly dysfunctional. You do need to think the Third Way also. What IF no public RV,because the Kikedom is going to bleed you dry to the last man if not. Looking on, looking in,its like watching a Roach infestation feeding off a live farm animal, clueless its being eaten alive. So few have a clue about well,anything?
Of course we are trying to help you, but the only way you will get access to a mass unrestricted Cash out is if the Kikes have a grab back policy between withholding taxes, and Bank SKR control. You really think these bloodsucking Zio Kikes will let you fight back to escape their Slave colony?
Collapse first and remove the vermin hoards may be the last way. If you do cash out run before the crash coming. Last chance for a new life. The impossible dream is just that. Cash out, get out!
Hello John, I just wanted to say that if we are able to get in, I will gladly pay the withholding taxes on mine. I was planning on it actually. We here in the States have to pay a Capital Gains Tax on any profit we receive. So I don't think that this will be any different. I hope you are able to get us into the sty next week. I have been positive since you have told us to stay on watch daily. Thank You John and the Elders for all that you do.
That figures more true, that 83% have no more than a $500 surplus. It is like my mind does NOT want to recall such an appauling fact! JOHN, I LOVE your resolve and straight talk, sir and am most grateful beyond words for your attempt to get this done for the little people of the world.
Again, keep an eye and ear on the hallowed halls of the United Kingdom as the exposure and pressure mounts.
It is difficult to believe the Bushes have gone undetected for 50 years with a hidden agenda that is so deep they have compromised every American virtue.
Working in conjunction with FRB NY, Saurin and corrupt Bankers have been instrumental in assisting cross wired bogus asset backed SWIFTS, which have been used to generate MTN’s and to participate in substantial inter-bank trading.
To start, the Banks involved and the Bank auditing firms will be officially put on notice to respond to their obvious negligence in enforcing international banking regulations and money laundering laws.
Why have Bill Bonney and the Argo Trust still not been settled? Just these two elements of the Global Settlements represent Trillions of dollars for American Projects, jobs and the elimination of the US national debt of 15 Trillion dollars.
to cause the issuance of $15 Trillion dollars’ worth of MTN’s. The MTN’s are not only re-credit lined, but capital used to reverse MTN and Euro overnight spot trades via London and other EU banks. All these players work hand in glove with these crooks. This fraud inquiry is now under way.
As we reported previously, there is a solution to regenerate The American Economy, American Jobs, and American Wealth. RELEASE THE MONEY TO REFUND THE GLOBAL SETTLEMENTS and SAVE THE WORLD!
Those funds can be recovered in a deal with the United Kingdom! If you do not have the ability to step to the plate, The White Hats Do! Let us get the deal done.
Remember to keep a close eye and ear on the inner sanctums of Great Britain as the exposure is delivered to that great Sovereign body.
The French Police have just had to clear another 3,000 illegals sleeping on the streets of Parish. Their filth is everywhere. Cities and nations trashed because of US Global hegemony. We pay, you rob and walk away. 7 nations destroyed, millions dead,tens of millions displaced. Democracy? The whole world needs to stop this Pariah Cabal. Where are the Leaders needed?
Hello John, I hope it all goes well. We are all rooting for you and the Elders. We hope to hear some good news.
Next week we go head on for those Kike claws to get the PPs started. We are scathing in our contempt for them with the Elders and Chinese. If the US does tank, the lot need to be rounded up, Vermin controllers, collecting the lot in million batches deep in the deserts, with a Neutron blast to process them quicker. Let their Souls go find Moses for a new planet as Roaches next time?
So John, my take is that The Donald is the best thing that ever happened to this RV/GCR business. Your asking for his "party" replacement for the next election? Are you nuts? When was the last time we had someone step forward as a "public servant"? Trump didn't need a bigger Company car or expense account. The guy is ripping the guts out of the crony secret wink wink racket. 6000 unfilled gov't posts under Trump? I bet he told the "agencies" to put the next qualified staffer forward and forget about an expensive figurehead replacement.
Let the Chump get his sea legs, give him some print screens that his side can vet, and copy The Guardian or whoever you like. Frankly I thought those guys at Anonymous would have sourced some of this dirt and helped the cause.
I was fully on board with Donald J. Trump until I did a bit of vetting of my own, and its not pretty at all.Rothschilds have their hooks into him since at least 1987.Nathaniel himself used to date his current wife!Info like this makes the Kurshner question obviously answered.....I thought Kurshner was an aberration until I smelled the coffee waking up doing my own research!
JOHN him self has railed here about so many fucking kikes all around him, no? I believe JOHN is correct, and Americans have been hoodwinked ONCE AGAIN by a poser imposter sell-out!
Maybe, but he threw TPP out, and other actions are inconsistent with this view. A morn rational view is that he is well-meaning, out of his depth and in to his neck with Traitors. However I don't have an intelligence service watching his every move and 50 years in the Big Game. Until recently I simply viewed government the way I view the weather, staying out of the way of government-induced hurricanes [catastrophes]. Now I view them as pure pestilence which we need to replace with Self-Leadership and hopefully some flavor of John's entelechy of Ethereal Values.
MACHO MACHO MEN Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have a VERY intense handshake as they meet for the first time at G20 summit and vow to ‘repair ties’ between US and Russia
The powerful pair are expected to discuss hot topics such as the Syrian conflict, North Korea and Russia’s annexation of Crimea during the event in Hamburg.
In Washington, Trump’s critics on both side of the political divide will be hoping that he raises the issue of Russian meddling in the presidential election.
US intelligence agencies agree that the Kremlin interfered in the American democratic process by launching cyber attacks against Hillary Clinton’s doomed campaign and promoting fake news on social media.
But while visiting Poland yesterday, Trump again refused to accept the conclusion by the 17 separate US spy agencies that Russia interfered to try to help the firebrand Republican sensationally win the presidency last November.
And TRUMP is RIGHT about the 17 agencies. 4 colluding agencies led by the CIA pushed the meme. The other 13 said "what are you people smoking and can I have some?".
Secretary of State Tillerson “Some of the Most Devastating Examples of Sex Trafficking are Brought on by Authority Figures”
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said this week that some of the most devastating examples of sex trafficking are brought on by authority figures that should be working to protect members of society especially the most vulnerable such as children.
Unfortunately, when most people think about the business of kids being sold as sex slaves they assume it only happens in distant Third World countries. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only is it happening in our own backyard — it’s rampant. To understand how a sex trafficking ring could possibly exist and flourish in this country, one should look no further than Netflix’s new documentary, The Keepers, which exposes a Maryland-based sex trafficking ring from decades ago and it’s ties to an unsolved murder case.
Tillerson and Ivanka Trump both addressed sex trafficking issues at a press conference on June 27 to unveil the State Department’s annual human trafficking report. Tillerson emphasized that law enforcement partners need to know how to identify and respond to those who dishonorably wear the law enforcement uniform or the military uniform by allowing trafficking to thrive. “The most devastating examples are police officers and those who we rely upon to protect us that they become complicit through bribery, by actually working in brothels themselves or obstructing investigations for their own profit,” Tillerson said. “Complicity and corruption that allows human trafficking from law enforcement officials must end.”
Trump said at least 20 million people around the world are trapped in human trafficking situations including in the United States. “They’re in terrible circumstances of exploitation including so many young boys and girls who are victims of unthinkable tragedy of child sex trafficking,” Trump said.
Again, one might ponder how the trafficking of children for sex could possibly happen here in the United States. To understand not only how this could happen here but also how it prospers, I strongly encourage people to watch The Keepers. The seven-part hit series focuses on the rampant sexual abuse at Archbishop Keough High School in Baltimore that thrived over four decades ago and the unsolved murder of Sister Catherine Ann Cesnik who taught there.
Jean Hargadon Wehner, a Keough graduate from 1971, alleges in the series that Father Joseph Maskell had repeatedly raped her during counseling sessions with him when she was a student there. Wehner also claims in the series that Maskell brought in other men during their sessions and allowed them to rape her too. A distraught Wehner confided about the ongoing sexual abuse with Cesnik. Shortly after she revealed her nightmare to Cesnik, the nun went missing.
Wehner claims Maskell took her to see Cesnik’s decomposing body after she was bludgeoned to death with a hammer in 1969. Wehner said Maskell insinuated to her that Cesnik was killed for trying to expose the massive sexual abuse scandal. However, the murder remains unresolved to this day.
Over the past six years, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has paid $472,000 in out-of-court settlements to Wehner and 15 other people who accused Maskell of abuse, according to the Baltimore Sun. Despite the settlements, the series exposes how the Archdiocese protected the priest even after they were informed about the sexual abuse. That complicity allowed him to continue sexually abusing children for many more years.
Since the series has exploded, more victims have come forward claiming Maskell sexually abused them. Teresa Lancaster, a lawyer who was abused by Maskell as a child, said that two more of Maskell’s victims have come forward in recent days. “There could be as many as 100 victims,” Lancaster told the Daily Mail. However, the pedophile priest was never criminally charged and denied the allegations before his death in 2001.
Yet, who knows? Is it possible the Trump we voted for actually WILL com forward to do the RIGHT thing, namely going after ALL the sick pedophiles to start a clean-up? MIRACLES do happen, but I am not holding my breathe.
Chemtrails & their poison spraying programs have not stopped here.How about in your neck of the woods?
Hand me a champ fly swatter,please. WhoTF are you to tell me to be patient? Name Champ is very close to Chump(a la JOHN), which is what kind of miniker here? Get your game face on and start CONTRIBUTING properly.This is NOT the little boys play pool.Never adress me again until you get your act together, okay?Your hap-hazzard comments are offensive, and I am expressing simply that here.If you care to clarify, yes, I am open to that.But, you shape up as non conversive in this environment here, so generously provided by John & WH, & Canauzzie, etc...
No chem trails here in the last week in central NM. As I'm outdoors so much they are hard to miss when present. NM's blue skies are what drew me here years ago and those chem trails blot that out.
I got rather excited. But, they came back. We had 12 of last 14 days chemtrail-FREE, and saw BLUE SKIES and BIG Cumulus clouds like I have not seen in YEARS here!! I cannot express what I felt seeing BLUE, TRUE BLUE skies after so many years of their spraying when it is such a dull blue, if we see blue at all because s the chem stuff they release.
You can post all the info you please with no limits upon volume.We can each be relevant in this way. Your comment is actually irrelevant because you have no reference.
A third partier is equivalent to the outside, unelected "families" with the backstop, looking for the US to "do the right thing" for the last 70 years. The ship may be swaying, but none of the guests is likely to take a header, rather I suggest they will pick up the nearest harpoons and point them on the very actors that hold the planet hostage.
This GCR is underway, and as the cracks keep splitting on these deepest of secrets, there will be a rush of clear air/clarity. It is the truth that sets you free, and the comedown of the Talking Head "experts" seems to be showing some green shoots of objective discourse.
Well, the peek into the backdrop of the present U.S., with all the rigging, corruption and insanity, is the great value of the Trump Presidency. The middle 60% recognize now they have been had. They don't know exactly how, by which way and when, but they know now. The game is up. And what was "conspiracy theory" is now "conspiracy fact". The Fed is in their sights. The Criminal Jews are in their sights (unfortunately when the wrath hits 6 million U.S. innocent, regular Jews will get tossed out too). The Trilateralists, the CFRists, Bankster, and everyone that doesn't toe the American People First and Freedom Movements, is going to get torpedoed. People are again asking why people with no experience, no track record, have high causeless incomes. Really, Mika Brezinski? Really Joe Scarbrough? Really Anderson Cooper? Really CNN - 100 Jewish executives? What's wrong with this picture? With every blogger north of Antarctica cataloging fake news, how soon does the upswell happen? The age of Identity Politics is upon us, and along with Identity, will come a new Blame Politics, where Blame will be put on the right Parties.
I share your optimism. Do you have an inside track on this most positive post you just made, or just optimistic conjecture? I truly mean no disrespect at all, unlike this Champ fellow who pisses in the wind.
You are a healer, and that is absolutely AWESOME!! thank you for the reply my friend. You make some spectacular and revealing posts every day of the week which I highly appreciate.Thinking men appreciate all that you contribute here, surely....
hahaha... no praise... I just report from my small perch outside D.C. with the occasional foray into the belly of the beast. Like everyone here, just integrating and applying and working tirelessly at my level in this crazy, crazy times...
All praise is due. You're a doctor with a special passion to actually heal which is dangerous business these days...enormous respect for what you're doing!
And here is a perfect real time example of how screwed we all are. So this guy, Craig Murray posts this July 3rd on his website/blog and also via twitter. https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2017/07/stink-without-secret/ If you don't know, Murray is one of the key participants in the transfer of the Podesta/DNC files to Wikileaks. In the post, which is about 6 months since he last posted on the subject, he reiterates the facts of the matter.
Now if you google his name and Russia, there is NO reference to this four day old post and also no follow up press story by anybody, Mainstream or far far out fringe. Now what does that show you? Amazing. And we think some thinking party might actually have an interest in the truth.
Griffonred, been following things (ISIS elimination) in Iraq and much seems to be recycled with some new real info. Been busy but will see what can find. G-man may be more right than wrong. The Syria ISIS issue has been fairly quiet with most focus seemingly on Iraq.
I have full respect for you as I have followed yours and everyones posts for some time. Yet, you know better, no? (You made a statement with no pictorial proof)Even a Youtube link to her doing so? LIGHTSHOT is an easy screen capture FREE program.
My reference was television footage, but it's everywhere Angela has a camera on her. Here's a link that uses Angela as an EXAMPLE of Satanic hand signs!
I would have preferred to see an image of Merkel doing the image as you stated.This link is problematic because people do that stuff all the time mostly, except for the "bullhorns" fingers that is. Hand over ones heart means some satanic gesture, for instance seems far fetched and common for most people to do.There is a guy in Australia who does reverse speech analysis, and if he would dovetail that stuff with when people make thee types of hand gestures I would be completely on board to become a believer in this type of stuff (conjecture at this point). So many of these scumbags have come out in recent years publicly proclaiming themselves Illuminati, etc, so nothing is too far fetched at this point on our present path in this malaise-world-fiasco.
If in fact true, this finger stuff these scumbags can all stick their collective fingers up their own collective asses!!
You can certainly go into YouTube and find Angela on film flashing the same sign as shown in link above. Did you even scroll down far enough to find her? She does it all the time when on camera at a meeting or whatever. She did not put a hand over her heart. Even if I had taken a photo of my TV screen, surely you realize we are unable to post photos here.
Thank you, but that is a Windows application. I only have Apple products. If you know of one that works on iPad, I'm happy to give it a try.
I saw it too in a news item yesterday Texian. Everyone with their hands at their sides except AM doing the all seeing eye thingy.
Only mentioned it as a message to ol' Angela that we all already know she's a Satanist. We don't have to see her flashing seeing eye all the time. LaGarde usually flashing that stuff too, although they stuck her in last row so could barely see her head.
Texian. Thanks for this summation of hand signals. I see these used on shows and news. Surely most of them know what they are signaling and the rest have no clue. Sheeple.
p: Although what is described occurred in 1996, it still is soft disclosure. Those found in the interior are not alien, but have developed separately, particularly spiritually, well beyond where most are now the surface. It really gets more interesting at the 18:00 mark. And yes, I would dearly like to see what has our gov so freaked out. First builders tech is often sentient.It can self build. What that architecture could tell those that can hear and understand would be our history, real history up to at least the point they were buried.
Fascinating! Anyone heard what happened to Buzz Aldrin that may have caused his heart attack when he was down there last few months?
Texian, seems it's been quiet on that front, but the truth can really be hard on those who think they know better. For someone who is not used to quieting his mind, the impact of coming into contact with those who are very used to levels of telepathy most humans are not, could be stressful for the human(s)involved. Liken it to finding yourself naked in front of an important person you are seeking favor from.
Thanks for posting this! Received the email earlier, was waiting for a link from Paul, then distracted doing other things...
It can be done though. Takes too long to teach people how to play by 'their rules' and word definitions.
I personally appeared pro se on 2 issues. I knew enough to hold my own pretty good....They passed my case around and changed the hearing judge 4 times, before they literally stold my home in their fraudulent foreclosure hearings. I knew they would win by hook or crook, so I decided to at least keep it going for 9 yrs and 11 months. In which I refused to make a payment until it was settled. They refused to answer my pleas and rights to Common Law court. Once u go into their jurisdiction you lose.
So, I played their game, and decided that in those almost ten years I recouped my investment into my home that I lived in for 20 years.
It was quite an education and though I lost when they through it into the jurisdiction of the MASTER OF EQUITY, I must admit I enjoyed watching those so call judges squirm with bewilderment, as each hearing they worked to corner me into entrapment into their maritime laws.
Thank you for sharing Texian. Had heard that on the radio at noon and thought was an awesome bust that could only benefit the world's children.
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One thing has become clear at G20 this week. Neither Trump or America are any longer seen as Leaders of the Free World. Putin, China and Merkel have played them off the Board. Trump is simply and visibly far too THICK to hold such a role,and a figure of respectful bemusement.
The real action has been Putin, China and Merkel. The rest are side shows and photo shots for the Klutz to show the Sheeple he's a Statesman. Failed!
What the hell did they expect from a Casino ( Failed at that) Sleazebag fronting for his so,so many Zionist and Jewish handlers? What, you expected a brain as well? He's a Putz for Gods sake. No more.Clear to all. Not a lot of lights on upstairs.
So Yes, start looking in hope to try to find a real one in the next 2 years, because this is just a permatan Dog Poop put in as a Clinton and Bush stopper and coherently unfit to lead. Europe just smiles,acts politely and thinks, Oh God, not another vacuous Yank trying to give it large.The last 6, pitiful. Only Clinton had IQ but riddled with sleaze. A degenerate walking. Look at him now.
So for America, this G20 is a bust. It signals end of Empires and the game's up. Dead men walking. New Dogs now control the block.
Trump, no class bar low! Will DC ever get that a refined, sophisticated Europe ridicules them? That we laugh not with them, but at them? A delicate nuance too sophisticated for their antennas? Americas standing is now way lower than ever. Quit before eviction. The parties over.
Let's see if a GS release or an RV can buy favor soon. That clock is ticking. Those owed will not be bowed. New Dogs are circling. This coming week will be challenging, because right in those In Trays, are multiple IOU's called, all screaming where's my F money???? Billy No Mates will end up face down soon, the new world won't take much more. The world is ganging up, and the US is not at the party.
John. Trump will be president for 8 years. It's a good thing we stepped aside. It's a done deal, exactly as planned. China and russia taking over a lot more responsibility. This is the sign of a new era. Good times ahead.
Good times we will go for, but America can not be at the table with a Chump and No, it was Not planned. No one actually expected the Chump to win, nor he himself. It was a public knee jerk to be rid of the Jerks and Hilderbeast.
Now he has a job he's incapable of ever doing. Only America has refined how to insert a Jerk into the Oval Office. He's as thick as a plank. So thick he's even making Bush 43 look like a PhD.
America is losing the plot and pot. Good times Yes, but how for America as it's Empire collapses with its scam currency and Jew Ponzi paper no one wants any more?
Having said that, as a population you truly were dumb enough to elect Bush 43 and Obama twice so you may be right. So many Forrest Gumps vote. America just makes no sense where there visibly is none.
As for stepping aside ????? WTF?? You are being CAST aside like discarded underwear! Does no one understand losing in the US? Vietnam, Mogadishu? You are being thrown aside. Failed!
The world is sick of your grandstanding, Wars, Fed Fraud, and 990 plus meddling, thieving, Crime Lord bases as body bags for Israeli and Zio Scum Bankers. Right now the US has as much appeal and credibility as a sheet of used Toilet paper after a nights curry and beer.
We stepped side? With the worlds boot up your asses more like it. Hello??? US reality- Jeez! Even that is Bi Polar. Lost the plot and losing the pot. That is reality. Who thinks reality in the US any more? It's going down the toilet. Hello??
How can you be thinking of better times when your economy is in shreds, The Jews own your asses,your Banks are all Fraudsters, your growing Hispanic and Afro populations will outstrip you all, your Judges are bent,your Politicos rented and owned Scumbags, and you have no MSM worth a dam?
Sorry, but to me,post RV or GS and smart money leaves. If it pays, go! Stay because of being too lazy, or stupid, and lose the lot. But then stay, if so, we don't need stupid back in the EU. When we sent the criminals, destitute, whores, shysters and low lives off to cross breed in the US, it was for a reason. Bush, Clinton, Obama,Trump we see why.
Well, my only objection to the above is the "nobody expected Trump to win". Which means (and your precious Intelligence Service should have known) that the Polls were inaccurate at roughly a 2-to-1 ratio, skewed towards Hillary. If the Polls had been accurately done, Trump would have from the get-go trounced Hillary at roughly 65% to 35%. How much did your Liverpool bookies pay out on their wrong odds again?
I knew, and so did anyone with statistical knowledge, that the Polls were caca, the moment the 10,000-30,000 person randomized call surveys came in. ALL such surveys had Clinton down by half. I believe I am on record in OWoN having said so at the time.
Given that the UK Newspapers could have easily been a reality cross-check, and that y'all didn't act so is shameful, (and y'all should have. It is NOT interference in the Election to report the honest state of the Electorate.) Imagine the fuss a set of scientifically accurate polls of the U.S. Electorate would have caused. Such a massive differential would have embarrassed many. Hopefully the next Presidential election will see a little more Truth-in-News everywhere.
This, of course, is separate from the clear shenanigans that went on in the background to steal States and corrupt the Vote. The Election results are statistically impossible given the true nature of the distribution going in. It is actually physically impossible given the original distribution for Hillary to have more votes than Trump. (Bob, chime in here anytime!) I feared/expected her to steal the Election. In that sense, yes, I expected Hillary in by fraud. Now whether our favorite loyal to the Constitution group stole back most of the States or not, there's no question that a big chunk of us DID expect Trump to win and so should you have.
Good points, well defended,but with US Justice and voting as crooked a Dogs hind leg, we all factored in vote rigging etc. As did the Clinton's. When the scumbag Bushes were routing for Clinton, it all looked a fix. As usual!
Seeing that girly boy Dance Slimy Bill did in their room when they thought she had won was pathetic. Seeing her sickening howls of rage when she had lost was priceless.
JOHN You are pissing into the wind today! I am sending you a spiritual armor raincoat because you're - ostensibly a white knight - good guy! I see you as a pro,antagonist that gets us talking/writing. TINO YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK .... a LOT OF THE CRITICISM of President Trump is unfounded .... I know Rick Davis and have discussed related issues and strategies. PollMole (Rick's entity) along with certain Marine Generals and a few righteous CIA operatives uncovered the real election issues and disabled HRC bitches'sure thing win. the satanic monster HRC only got about 30% .... do not forget how she got away with using and destroying Bernie. Trump may or may not serve even one full term. He is a transitional President. Consider the labyrinth of evil woven by the synagog of satan which permeates all nearly all institutions on earth ... not all. (One of my best friends is a Dragon - non $$$ type)
Those of us who dig, study - research - analyze = P, TEX, MG56 TINO Champ the 2 A's etc. have different perspectives that will lead to an accurate read. Americans are not all morons .... In my case a MARINE (once a Marine always ....) I had 40 IQ points over the Harvard average for requirement (Bell Curve) and could not get in ... I was stupid in how the system works at the time. The friggin dumbed me down several points with MK and chemical poisoning ..... and yes I am livid .... betrayal of my Trust .... may all these members of SOS rot starting right now. The system is rigged in favor of SOS. Brits are not any smarter; otherwise how would they let the royals have the power they appear to have ... UK has just as many ziorats and pedos as we do.
As an expert in manufacturing with an emphasis the People of the US have played a significant role in product development and manufacturing and led the world in many ways. Eurasia as you call it has home run potential but will be better served developing a synergistic relationship with our Republic and by God we will return to the Republic. We know how the SOS-ziorats worked through UK royals, City of London, BIS, Israel and all that rot + CIA + Shadow govts worldwide to rape our People in so many ways.
Sorry for rambling but ... Trump is imperfect - IQ >150 - and street smarts higher is doing a better job that most can see because we look at the wrong info - very little hard data available. The same people run media worldwide mostly. Having said that Trump is my President and this MARINE = I love my Country but loath the SOS ziorats and all who help them. The Swamp was worse than we could imagine. Barry places several hundred thousand people loyal to him and his SOS-ziorat friends in jobs working for US serving evil. They are dug in and nearly ubiquitous. Also, many star ziorat performers draw several paychecks as did Huma - HRC's lover. There are many who make - not earn over $500k/yr ... where is fiscal responsibility.
Negative criticism really upsets me. Any moron can criticism. Intelligent people should know better. May I suggest a more positive and formative dialog that leads to ideas and plans that can be used for betterment. We either work together for the common good MERITOCRACY or we allow ourselves to be subjected to another 13 millennia of horror. I have been around a long time and have seen a lot. I know I have been dumbed down but developed methods and techniques (early stages) to rewire and regenerate intellect. No room in my world for negativity and poor pity me BS.
Trump could very well get the Country turned around and build a foundation for a wise choice leadership to continue. 30% - 90% in WDC are culpable for felonies. That is a wide spread but we see every indication hat the % is closer to the high mark. Crooked judicial, FBI, CIA, SEC, ADL, AIPAC, TLC, Fed, MIC = ubiquitous corruption. WE will fix it if we have Faith and work on it and we - by the Grace of God will!
One more important point .... Working with Dr. Deming helped me recognize bad measurement and improve it. Every measurement used by governments is designed to result in obfuscation of resulting data ..... Global warming BS o meter, unemployment CBO, govt spending, inflation ... you get it! That = chaos and DDDOA or more of the deliberate dumbing down of America!
One more ..... Look at T May as in who put her in place, Macron as in chameleon POS, Merkel as in rusty filament dull bulb; duh, more refugees makes DE stronger - sure. UK needs a better rudder. JP - Abe = ziorat stooge. RU - Putin + CH - Xi and Dragons-Elders + Trump = the beginning of strategic collaboration and we will know more almost daily if we are tracking that way. I see UK doing some purging because you all are not out of the deep end yet AMEN!
It's amusing that you focus on Trump non stop while with the stable of past (and present) UK prime ministers, politicos and "royal" family, your moral high ground is shakey. LOL! Even if Trump is the proverbial "bull in china closet" and didn't attend the proper charm school, credit is due for shaking things up. I'm loving that he has the cabal minions scared and making big blunders. I'm loving that Trump won't jump on Angela's climate scam bandwagon. I'm loving that he's trying to forge beneficial for America relationships with Russia and China. With some help from the right-minded people and the time it takes to determine who that is, I expect he'll be up to speed in time. And if he didn't do anything else, I love that he's declared war on pedophiles instead of the history around the world of protecting them. Theresa could take a few lessons there. The difference is Trump appears to really care for people by all accounts...even from his employees...and he has a long history of charity and quietly helping people. I also love that he doesn't hesitate to call a spade...a spade. Trump may not be a man of all seasons...quite possibly just a man for this season.
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TEX I am always in your corner ... Your Excellence is quite obvious. I have reviewed and worked on many peer reviewed articles, Signed off on several PhD's and DSc's know how to reference sources but you cite when it is appropriate ... nuff said. considering the accuracy of most media dribble; it is hardly worth citing a source as one would in a research paper or quality analysis ..... I try my best to understand what you are up to so I can appreciate it!!!
"I try my best to understand what you are up to so I can appreciate it." That's what my husband says! Lol!
Only thing I'm "up to" honestly is searching for truth. We're all tired of the lies, obfuscations and secrets. I maintain hope for restoring our Republic, which it appears we may have never had except in our minds. One little voice can't do it alone, but as a determined group, we most certainly can...and will...God willing.
TEX Well said! I too seek Truth and do my best to respect others while working toward formative dialog = learning while engaging and knowing more and better stuff through these interactions. Lot's of bright minds here .... hopefully, enough in positions of able to repair will use the good stuff and help us get to the TRUTH and to our Beloved Republic!
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Once we see Chump taking down the Pedos, Deep State and Zio Bankers, see how fast he gets full commendations. No one is anti, just anti no action.
Now now, John. Be nice to our president, or I will have Hore-Belisha cloned and posted to your unit as an advisor. lol
All of a sudden I'm seeing docos and media on the death/murder of Diana in Oz and America. Any other countries airing ads? Is this a coordinated disclosure by some WHs?
Imagine this stupid airhead up the stick to a Coke taking Egyptian Carpet Baggers Playboy Muzzie son, and being the future Kings Mother?????? Bloody fine credibility for the Monarchy. Was it Done??????????????????? Options?
It doesn't say much for the intelligence of the Monarchy to use the Spencer stock to produce the future King then keep her in such misery to make her walk. I've been watching a lot of docos on the monarchy back to 1,000AD, so much chicanery, murder, betrayal etc throughout. So, par for the course. Charlie horsing around with CPB was always a cancer to that marriage, the future King's father wanted to be her tampon so not much further to fall, and pushing Diana out. Dodi may have been a carpet bagger's son but obviously a better carpet lover. It's the coordinated tv shows globally that's interesting though.
I'm as furious with that Charlie for how he treated Diana, but she was in the most intense Piranha pool in the world, and thinking she could discredit The Firm was inviting only one end game. The State is always deeply involved in protecting that Myth and image. Dina meddling with Muzzies here was a red rag to all.
I don't defend Charlie, he's appalling, but even poor Diana must have been told you can't strut your stuff like that on a public stage and not expect the Piranha's to bite. Whatever the end truth, for her there was only one end game when she left the rails.
As I always say, the Queen has done a magnificent job, her life is never easy. Who else could have flown the flag so high? Edward was a disgusting Wimp and Traitor. His abdication put terrible pressure on Liz's father and killed him. Thank God poor Elizabeth saved the lot.
There are various documentaries playing in Australia - its the 20th Anniversary of Dianna's death. I had a poke down that rabbit hole years ago. My conclusion is the same as Johns. Its likely her "relationship" with Dodie was the final straw and the matter was finalised.
The most amazing thing about Dianna's death is that the people of Britain NEEDED the Queen to morn with them. Queen Elizabeth found that really hard because Dianna had been a pain in the arse to the FIRM. There was anger in streets against the Queen and it only abated when Elizabeth flew a flag at half mast over Buckingham Palace (even though there was no protocol for it) offering a mark of respect to the people, and to Dianna.
And BTW, Cardinel Dick Sticker Pell has been spotted having a coffee with a mate in Singapore, so he's probably on his way home.
Nice rider 100dthmonkey! Imagine if it was Bangkok. But that's very interesting. Francis has probably told him he's no longer protected otherwise why would he? Has he been sacked as Vatican banker so you know?
LOL! He's been granted a leave of absence from the Vatican to return to Australia and clear his good name. The diocese of Sydney has advised Pell will not receive assistance with legal costs and Pell says he'll pay his own costs. At $10,000 a day, that's a lot of money for a man of the cloth. Where did that money come from?
On Friday, a panel of judges for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the First Amendment protects individuals' right to film police officers performing their official duties. From a report:
The 3rd Circuit now joins the 1st, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Circuits in concluding that the Constitution guarantees a right to record. No federal appeals court has yet concluded that the First Amendment does not safeguard the right to film law enforcement officers conducting police activity in public. Friday's decision involved two instances in which the Philadelphia police retaliated against citizens attempting to film them. In the first incident, a legal observer named Amanda Geraci tried to film police arresting an anti-fracking protester when an officer pinned her against a pillar, preventing her from recording the arrest. In the second, a Temple University sophomore named Richard Fields tried to film police officers breaking up a house party when an officer asked him whether he "like[d] taking pictures of grown men" and demanded that he leave. When Fields refused, the officer arrested and detained him, confiscating his phone and looking through its photos and videos. The officer cited Fields for "Obstructing Highway and Other Public Passages," although the charges were dropped when the officer failed to appear at a court hearing. Geraci and Fields filed civil rights suits against the officers who interfered with their filming attempts.
So at the end of the day, it appears to be the US Department of Justice and UK MInistry of Justice that throw the scent. Actions are quashed, or evidence not admitted, a payola dance. So Civil Actions by injured parties appear the only recourse. And finding a lawyer to work on contingency for such cases seems problematic. You would think in the City of London or DC/NYC there would be some rich bored barrister that wouldn't mind a tussle. But even they have no interest in this centuries old scheme.
The 15T wire, if those print screens were legitimate, seems an obvious case to bring forward. Leo Wanta's another. Perhaps actions were already taken and dismissed and I missed that part. So many parts to this(fiction?). Keenan's action at least entered much of the background into the record.
So many secrets, compartmentalized, unacknowledged, ignored, too far fetched to be worthy of discussion. I think 4 years of some outside dummy, poking around,asking stupid questions, if we are lucky, led to the water by some inside patriots, might be a good thing. Get over the fact that he is a tad uncultured a bit of a bore with his twittering. If the world wanted change in the US, they got it. There might even be a few decent kikes in his rolodex.
The problem CB is what it has always been. We are on the outside and thus can be led by our noses. The simple truth is government should not be allowed to have secrets and due to arrogance and veils, they arrogate to themselves rights, privileges they should never have. Plus, enormous sleights of hand take place. Take a trading platform. So, John and his worldwide equivalents can trade a sum up , say 10x. Here's the problem -- the economy didn't grow 10x. If 5T goes to 50T, there isn't 50T of real economic goods to match the money. World GDP is ~100T for comparison.
The existence of such structures has given intelligence agencies in the U.S. a way to escape the strictures of Congress, specifically the Power of the Purse. In turn, we now have unacknowledged Special Access Programs and their foreign nation equivalents, that exist now as a multi-national Color-Of-Law masquerading-as-Government-Sanctioned Powers-Unto-Themselves, having sucked $trillions into their suppression and control of technology and their perversion of it into major operations aimed at you and me.
And it is completely illegal and unConstitutional. In some cases, technically, it is also Treason, because these u-SAP exist completely outside ALL Constitutional chains of control and their purpose(s) are inimical to both the Republic and We, The People.
Bush 41, Ackermann and Herzog, operating behind Romney, traded Falcone's $350M up to under $1T in less that 2 years and stole the lot!!!!!!
I have just now read your response to me and Karen. Your words were clear and truthful. Your journey has been hard at times and no one gets to take this "earth ride" without some scars to show for the often unpleasant trip...myself included. My current marriage of 30 years is my third marriage. I had plenty of learning to do along the way as well.
I thank my first two husbands for being an example of what I didn't want so that I had a reference point to know, and recognize, what I did want when I had that opportunity come my way. I am further blessed that I had no children with the first two husbands as that would have tethered me to them for life. My current husband and I have one son who is a magnificent human being that enriches my life daily. He recently married a kind, funny, smart, and loving woman who has further enriched our lives. I hope that the example his dad and I set on "what is possible" might have had something to do with his choice in a wife. Of course, on his journey, he too kissed some frogs before he found his princess.
My turning point in relationships is when I realized the power of CHOICE...choice in EVERYTHING. There is nothing I must to do....everything is a choice... I gave up the silly concept of being controlled and manipulated by others through guilt, shame, or because I am supposed to be "nice". If I am going through a rough spot in life because of a relationship, I now CHOOSE whether I stick and see if there is a solution or whether I cut my losses, move on, and return to a CHOSEN blissful state.
We all must get through this matrix hologram that we CHOSE to experience in a way that works for us. Some love drama. Some love abuse. Some love guilt. However, once you realize the power of choosing your day, your week, your year, and YOUR LIFE, those former negative "loves and choices" simply melt away and life really is a magnificent journey...if you CHOOSE it.
Heavens above MWP, you just made me cry so much I could not even see the keys on my computer properly, had to take a little break lol.
What you have written/shared above was so beautiful and inspiring to read. You have no idea how much I appreciate you taking the time and being kind and caring enough to share your wisdom and experiences with me. I admire you enormously. I love the strength and courage you exude. You are so together and well directed by your own inner compass.
For the first time in my life I feel like I am the one finally in control of where I am going and it feels good. I am confident that I will land somewhere where I will find the peace and tranquility I have sought for a very long time. I do believe that does mean not being in a relationship but I am completely ok with that.
I may be starting a new phase at this later stage in this life but I have chosen to commence that with a positive attitude that I'm sure will offer me many wonderful experiences that show me that there still is a great deal of beauty and joy in this world for me to discover and be enchanted by.
Thank you once again MWP for sharing your generous heart with me and offering me such beautiful wishes. I also wish that you continue to enjoy a magnificent life that showers you with love and bliss. XX
So sorry about your struggles through life. Sometimes I think it may all boil down to the luck of the draw. LOL! So the next time may be the charm. At least you've had some experience with what to look for now and know yourself better. You have a wonderful heart that should not be troubled!
In my case, I met a very handsome and charming young Air Force officer five years my senior. After dating for 6 weeks, we decided to marry which happened 7 months later....and that was 52 years ago. The marriage has just worked. We love and respect each other, maintain a sense of humor, and just work at it. That's why I think "Luck of the draw" may be a factor. :-0)
"In the end it was "all against Trump": as the WSJ puts it, "securing Mr. Trump’s support for the G-20 communiqué, to be released later Saturday, as the president threatens to undermine the international order with his “America First” policies, is emerging as a rallying cry as the two-day gathering in Germany draws to a close."
So there it is kids: everyone marches to Merkel's Roc all seeing eye. Goosestep? 'International order'. Can you say one world government? Whatever you think of the Trumpster he is doing it trumpy style and not adopting merkin's mission position.
Also spills more on Pell busted and the factional war within the vatican that forced him out. And yes he confirms that Pell is on the way to Australia to face trial. The fact that he will voluntarily submit for arrest is HUGE! SOMEthing has gone down to force this.
@John-By the way, this pretty and smart lady, Harvard educated with impressive financial management background was recently in London on a research and interviews trip broadcasting while walking around Buckingham, Westminster, etc. and I'll bet you didn't even invite her in for a cup of tea! You're slipping....lol!
Had to post this for the photo of Angela with her face in her hands. My caption: "For the umpteenth time, Angela, I'm not joining your climate scam no matter how you package it."
Most Anticipated Moment of G20 Meeting in Hamburg Touted as the Meeting of Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump
ThAnk you for all your good work john. Sorry for if a caused a problem. If I offended anyone I'm sorry. Look forward to your postings.
Right now, U.S. oil reserves are almost in parity with those of Saudi Arabia. We have the second-most coal reserves in the world. There are enough U.S. gas reserves to last us a century. We have already passed Russia as the world’s top natural-gas producer. We are the world’s top producer of oil and petroleum hydrocarbons. And exports of liquified national gas are surging, with the Energy Department rapidly approving new LNG projects and other export terminals. All these America-first energy policies are huge economic-growth and high-wage-job producers at home. But in the Warsaw speech, Trump made it clear that America’s energy dominance will be used to help our friends across Europe. No longer will our allies have to rely on Russian Gazprom supplies with inflated, prosperity-killing prices.
Thanks for the link, AJ and Tex, There's obviously plenty more to come on this. It's as though a boil has been lanced. I'm really glad and hope it continues until the wounds heal.
The Clinton Foundation is accused of raising charity money for Haiti, but not actually spending it on any other activity than the procurement of women and children to serve as sex slaves. Bill Clinton, in his UN role, as some kind of kingpin-ambassador to Haiti, was key to the early release of Laura Silsby, who was arrested for attempting to kidnap children from Haiti, some of whom were not orphans. Silsby’s lawyers were also involved in the sex trafficking of women and children. The exposé of Bill Clinton’s intervention is understood to be the precursor to the #pizzagate scandal.
Clinton was a frequenter of Jeffrey Epstein’s Island and connoisseur of Epstein’s personal jet, otherwise known as Lolita Express. Jeffrey Epstein is the American financier who served time for soliciting under age girls for prostitution. Famously, Esptein’s ‘Black Book’ was disclosed to the Federal Court of Southern Florida in January 2015. – this contained his contact list, and includes the British Royal Family, the Saudi Royal Family, the Rothschilds, Tony Blair and David Cameron as well as many celebrities, BBC personalities and news anchormen and other VIPs.
Again, May is reported to be protecting pedophiles and draaagggiiiinnnngggg out BREXIT action as voted by the people in favor of a snap election that was sure to backfire.
"A plan approved in May is set to take effect soon, forcing high school seniors to either be enlisted in the military, have a job, be enrolled in a gap-year program, or have a college acceptance letter before the Chicago public schooling system will give them their diploma. The obvious consequences of this new policy are problematic. Still, Emanuel doesn’t seem to care"
This is incredibly sad and shows two things. 1. That TPTB think that your life is theirs to manage, not yours as an ethereal being to experience under your own sovereignty, and 2. The nature of the highschool system as a production line producing fodder for the elite's prison planet slave system.
Hahahaha...haven't you noticed the ACLU has a very selective outrage? Besides, they're still mourning Hitlary.
Perhaps no team in world cricket puts weaker sides away so emphatically as Sri Lanka. Since becoming full-fledged graduates from the easy-beats category in the mid-90s, they have spared no thought to their former peers, and on Monday they added two more world records to the small pile they have accumulated against easy-beats over the past 20 years. Netherlands’ 39 all out is the lowest ever Twenty20 score. Sri Lanka chased the target in a record five overs.
Their domination of Netherlands was, strangely, almost as casual as it was unyielding. Nuwan Kulasekara’s opening over was full of the kind of swing away from left-handers he generates almost every time he has early use of the white ball. Yet, this time, it would set in motion the most dramatic collapse the format has seen, as Stephan Myburgh outside-edged him to third man. Next over, Angelo Mathews delivered two unremarkable half-trackers back-to-back, and found himself on-a-hat-trick, as Michael Swart and Wesley Barresi fell attempting to attack. The floodlight malfunction that caused a nine-minute break in play seemed a greater obstacle to a Sri Lanka victory than their opponents did, with the bat. The number of runs did not exceed the number of wickets until the 20th ball of the innings.
Mathews would trap Peter Borren in front with an indipper in his next over – bringing about one of four ducks in Netherlands’ innings – and that was all before Dinesh Chandimal sent his heavy cavalry in. Lasith Malinga struck the base of the middle stump twice, both times with the slower yorker. Ajantha Mendis had an expensive first over, but the Netherlands lower order played exactly like batsmen who have never faced his brand of mystery spin before. The googly accounted for two of his three wickets. Netherlands were all out in the 11th over.
Sri Lanka were given a harder time with the bat, as Kusal Perera was rapped painfully on the thumb by Timm van der Gugten before he fell for 14, but the chase was always going to be a formality. Tillakaratne Dilshan would have hoped to bat himself into form against a weaker attack but he only faced 11 balls. Sri Lanka will take the two points and the massive boost in net run rate, but even they may be disappointed at how quickly it all ended. (ESPN CricInfo)
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These release notes describe new features for the Cisco 2600 series routers that support Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XC. Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XC is based on Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)T.
The Cisco 2600 series modular architecture provides the versatility needed to adapt to changes in network technology as new services and applications become available. Driven by a powerful reduced instruction set computer (RISC) processor, the Cisco 2600 series supports the advanced Quality of Service (QoS), security, and network integration features required in today's evolving enterprise networks.
This release note document is based on Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)T. Release 12.0 T is an Early Deployment (ED) release, delivering fixes to software caveats and support for new Cisco hardware. Use the information in this section to determine which early deployment release you require.
Release 12.0(2)T is an ED release with no addtional software or hardware features from the previous release.
Cisco 2620 and Cisco 2621 routers with 10/100 Ethernet interfaces are not supported in Release 12.0(2)T.
Release 12.0(2)XD is an ED release with the additional functionality of the ISDN BRI VoIP voice interface card, which provides narrowband digital voice connectivity in Cisco VoIP.
Cisco 2620 and Cisco 2621 routers with 10/100 Ethernet interfaces are not supported in Release 12.0(2)XD.
Release 12.0(2)XC is an ED release with two additional platforms---the Cisco 2620 and the Cisco 2621.The Cisco 2620 router supports the 1-port 10/100 Ethernet interface, and the Cisco 2621 router supports the 2-port 10/100 Ethernet interface.
Cisco 2620 and Cisco 2621 routers with 10/100 Ethernet interfaces are supported in Release 12.0(2)XC.
Release 11.3(7)T is an ED release with no additional software or hardware features from the previous release.
Cisco 2620 and Cisco 2621 routers with 10/100 Ethernet interfaces are not supported in Release 11.3(7)T.
The following table briefly describes some of the ED releases available now and soon to be available for the Cisco 2600 series.
This section describes the system requirements for Release 12.0(2)XC and includes the following subsections:
Table 2 describes the memory requirements of the Cisco IOS feature sets for the Cisco 2600 series for Release 12.0(2)XC. All "Plus" feature sets include voice network support.
Note The Cisco 2620 and Cisco 2621 routers are only available with Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XC and later. For more information, refer to the "Early Deployment Releases" section.
For detailed descriptions of the new hardware features for Release 12.0, refer to the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T. Table 3 lists the interfaces supported by the Cisco 2600 series.
Note The 1- or 2-port 10/100 Ethernet LAN interface for the Cisco 2621 and Cisco 2621 routers is only available in Release 12.0(2)XC and later. The ISDN BRI VoIP Voice Interface Card is only available in Release 12.0(2)XD and later. For more information, refer to the "Early Deployment Releases" section.
For information on updating to a new software release, refer to the Cisco IOS Software Release Upgrade Paths and Packaging Simplification product bulletin located on CCO. On CCO, follow this path: Products & Ordering: More Information: Product Bulletins. Scroll to Software. Under Cisco IOS 12.0, click the Upgrade Paths bulletin.
The feature set matrix (Table 4) shows the feature set organization and lists which feature sets are available on the Cisco 2600 series for Release 12.0(2)XC. Table 4 lists the feature set name, the feature set matrix term, the software image name, and the supported platforms.
4This feature is offered in the encryption feature sets which consist of 56-bit (Plus 56) data encryption feature sets.
5This feature is offered in the encryption feature sets which consist of IPsec 56-bit (Plus IPsec 56) data encryption feature sets.
Table 5 and Table 6 list the features and feature sets supported by the Cisco 2600 series in Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XC. Both tables use the following conventions to identify features:
This section lists some of the features available for the Cisco 2600 series in Cisco IOS Release 12.0(2)XC software. For more information about these features, refer to the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T located on Cisco Connection Online (CCO), the Documentation CD-ROM.
Note The ISDN BRI VoIP Voice Interface Card is only available in Release 12.0(2)XC and later. For more information, refer to the "Early Deployment Releases" section.
This section contains open and resolved caveats for the current Cisco IOS maintenance release only. For information on caveats in the Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T, refer to the "Caveats" section in the cross-platform Release Notes for Cisco IOS Release 12.0 T document located on CCO and the Documentation CD-ROM. This section contains caveats affecting all maintenance releases.
The [no] atm rmon collect group-num does not properly take effect when invoked. The ATM-RMON feature (available only on the LS-1010 platform) is fully functional, except the assignment of ATM interfaces to ATM-RMON collection groups must be done by setting the associated MIB objects with SNMP. See the portSelTable definitions in the ATM-RMON-MIB.my MIB document for more information.
There might be an issue with a second call being placed to a station that is currently in call_setup or connected. This only appears where the call is being forwarded via an intermediate router.
When using sparse-mode PIM multicast, it might take up to five minutes from boot up of the routers until the multicast tree stabilizes. During this period, PATH messages sent to multicast addresses will not be delivered, and hence RSVP path and reservation sessions will not be established. This is a transient phenomenon which occurs only when the routers are being booted. Once the multicast tree stabilizes, paths/reservations are established quickly.
The Token-Ring Inter-Switch Link (TR-ISL) feature is currently not supported on either the Cisco 3620 or Cisco 3640. There is no workaround.
If flow-acceleration is enabled and subsequently disabled and if encryption is also subsequently enabled, the router might unexpectedly reload.
Under rare circumstances, if an incoming call is terminated by the caller, the IP portion of the call might not be terminated correctly. This only occurs under very specific timing conditions.
Cisco 800 routers can experience a page leak after prolonged usage. This condition is rare (roughly 1 in 50 units experience it) and might take several days to manifest, depending on the number of calls.
When this problem occurs, performance degrades until the unit thrashes (for example, runs so slow that no useful work is accomplished). This is accompanied by continuous and heavy blinking of the OK LED.
To cause a leak, the router must allocate a large block of memory, read from that memory, deallocate the block, allocate another large block, and write to it without reading from it. The alloc/read/free case (without any intervening writes) is very rare and typically only occurs during call setup failure with multilink (MLPPP) and/or compression configured.
ARP replies out a bridged PPP over ATM with IRB interface will fail to be sent. To intall the ARP entries, initiate traffic from the router and force an incoming ARP reply.
Removing a dialer interface while a call is up can result in the loss of use of one B channel. A reload of the router will bring it back.
The following documents are specific to the Cisco 2600 series and are available online at Cisco Connection Online (CCO) and on the Documentation CD-ROM:
Feature modules describe new features supported by Release 12.0(2)XC and 12.0(2)T, and are an update to the Cisco IOS documentation set. They consist of a brief overview of the feature, benefits, configuration tasks, and a command reference. As updates, the features modules are available online only. The feature module information is included in the next printing of the Cisco IOS documentation set.
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Well, that is a great question! I am a big believer that seeing science happen is very important to the learning process. So, I spend quite a bit of time either creating or finding videos that demonstrate various important concepts for my students! When I find a great one, I pop it in this blog to ensure that I can find the video again and that my students have continued access to this great instructional material!
What a cool list of resources to help you fill out your learning with animations, tutorials and 3D models!!! If you find a cool one, bring it to ClassConnect! :)
So what is success?? I believe the answer is that it is different things to different people. Learning a new skill in class, turning everything in this week, having a life outside of your academic life, getting a good nights sleep. Each of these could be a big reason for celebration depending on who you are and what life is throwing at you today.
How to become successful, that is the question! There are so many paths. I believe that taking academic risks, trying something when you really don't know if you can do it or not, accepting failure as part of success and as a part of learning, and, my personal favorite, resiliency.
I really believe that being resilient it one of the absolutely most important things that you can be. Every single person on this planet has made mistakes, failed a test, disappointed someone they love, or disappointed themselves somewhere along the line. It happens. That isn't the important part. What IS important is what you do when you fail, when things don't go according to plan, or when life seems like it is just too much.
You get up, you set attainable goals, and you try it again. You approach the problem in a different way, you ask for help, you let people around you support you, and you don't get hung up about "the last time you tried."
Next time you fail, don't stop yourself and get bogged down in fear and disappointment. Be resilient and think about how you are going to spring back into the action!
It is about this time of year that we start getting panicked phone calls from families. We understand! Getting through the beginning of the year ("launch") can be so busy, that sometimes things fall through the cracks.
You may have been thinking, "That D in science is OK, because next week I will (insert good intention here)."
Now you may be beginning to realize that those good intentions haven't come to fruition, or you may just be having a plain hard time understanding what you are learning!
We are here for you! Please do reach out and check in with your teacher via phone, K-mail, IM or Tutor time if you need any help.
Sometimes, it is hard to know what you need help on, so start somewhere! Maybe you got a 1/5 on your last quiz. That is a perfect starting place!! Go into tutor time and ask to go over the quiz with your teacher. Then, we will be able to determine what is going wrong and how to best help you.
Remember, you have LOTS of freedom in online schooling. However, as the old saying goes, "With freedom comes Responsibility." Gone are the days of sitting in the back of the classroom with your head on the desk "absorbing" the information flying around you. If you don't log in, you won't learn!
Some other things that you should do TODAY if you are not happy with your grade/level of understanding:
Set up a schooling schedule. Really. Write it out and stick with it for a minimum of two full weeks. If you don't see improvement in your learning, talk to your teacher.
Are you an auditory learner?? Some people understand things better if they hear them. You can do this for yourself!! Read the lesson out loud to yourself. Ask a friend or family member to read it to you. There are also software programs out there that will read for you (many cost some money).
Take your time!! "Hurry Scurry work" is never your best. Many struggling students rush through their readings. You need to slow down, be sure you are taking notes and absorbing the information. I often suggest that students read a lesson three times through. First time to get an idea of what you are learning about, second time to take notes and a third reading to cement that knowledge and ensure you got all of the details!
You all rock, and you know it!! Please try some of these suggestions if you are struggling. If you have other suggestions for your classmates, please comment on this post and share! :)
One of the most common issues that students face here at COVA is falling behind. There can be so many reasons that one could fall behind. Hospitalization, connectivity issues, and disorganization are just a few things that can throw you off track. You may just miss a day or two, or for some, you may be a week or more behind. Falling behind is scary, frustrating, and can be overwhelming!!
So, what do you do when you are behind?? After working with thousands of students in the virtual classroom over the past four years, here is what I have learned.
Make your newly assigned work your highest priority. I know, it seems strange right? I have this MOUNTAIN of make up work, and now you are telling me to do my new work?? Shouldn't I start at the beginning? Well, it does depend on what you are missing, however, whenever possible, start each day off by completing THAT day's assigned work in every single course. Then, go back and complete at least one of your missing assignments!
You will have to put in extra hours. Sit down with your leaning coach and organize a schedule. Again, you should plan about six hours per day to complete your newly assigned work in each course. Then, plan to put in some overtime completing old/missing work. It will make for some long days, but if you put in the time, your missing work pile will disappear quickly and soon you will be able to return to a normal length school day.
Plan to work on the weekends. This is the absolute key! You can make significant headway on old/missing work over the weekends because you don't have your six "normal" school hours. Think how much make up work you can get done if you dedicate those six hours to it! WOW!
Go for big point assignments. If there is simply not enough time to get it all done, go to your gradebook in the course and find large point assignments. Things like tests and labs are going to be your first priority!
Communicate with your teachers. Let them know that you are behind, why you are behind, and ask for a list of what you need to make up! We are here to help you! Come into Tutor Time so we can help you move quickly through some of your missing work! This is especially important if you have fallen significantly behind. There may be some assignments that you are no longer allowed to earn credit for. You don't want to waste your time preparing for a test that you can't take!
Hopefully these five tips have helped you realize that there is a way out of the missing work mess! Please, do me a favor, if you have fallen behind, take a moment and contact your teacher today!! If you don't know if you are behind or not, contact your teacher!! If you are a learning coach and aren't sure how your student is doing, contact your student's teachers! :) (notice a trend??) ;)
What a busy, inspiring and amazing week! We have so many new cool features in our LMS (Learning Management System) that are making teacher and students lives MUCH better! I have had an amazing week of getting in touch with over 200 students and families. It has been great to hear your stories, talk with you about your worries and just get to know you better. Hopefully many of you got to come out and see some of your teachers this week! If not, there are more events coming up next week! I believe that we are having a club fair on Monday during your homeroom, so be sure to join in and become a member of a club that excites you! We have a truly wide variety of options out there, hopefully one (or more) will appeal to you!
During this busy time, it is always nice to stop and remember what we are here for and why. The answer to both is YOU! We are here to help you learn your content, help to hold you accountable for your involvement in your education, and have some serious fun along the way.
Many of you have already taken quizzes, participated in class discussions, and even completed your first solo lab!! :) Pat yourself on the back, that is a very big deal!
I know that this week was smooth sailing for some, and a bit rough for others. Please never hesitate to get in touch with your teachers to share your joy and pain!
Are you ready?? WE ARE!! :) There are some exciting things happening this year and we are ready to get rolling!! I know the beginning of school can be overwhelming, so please let us know what we can do to help!
For those returning, you are our experts! You are ready to really dive in and get moving! For those that are new students, it will all fall into place, I promise you that! It will be a journey, but we can do this together. Feel free to comment on this blog if you need help and don't know where to go!
So, you all have gotten a BUNCH of supplies from us, and will be seeing a lot more in your courses when school starts Monday! :) However, I always like to find and share resources whenever I can! I recently discovered a site that has a TON of free e books available for download at: http://www.planetebook.com/. I noticed a ton of classics that you may want to read for pleasure or, just maybe, could use in class. Also, this site you may have heard of (um...google, anyone) has free e books available as well! http://books.google.com/
Also available, for those who don't like the layout of the e books is goo reader at http://gooreader.com/
This application is downloaded to your desktop and makes the layout more "user friendly," plus has some bonus features!
I am not a huge goal setter, but I am learning to improve! Giving yourself something realistic to shoot for is a great way to feel like you have accomplished something and, if you surpass your goal…wow!! That really feels great!
Some of you that are reading this blog are new to COVA and some have been with us for years! There are so many goals that you can think about in your personal or family life, and when you are schooling from home, you will notice that some personal goals blend into some school goals. I have a few suggestions for students and families as you all begin preparing for the new school year:
1) Keep it positive-you CAN do this, we can help!! Reach out to us on those tough days where nothing is going right. Sometimes we can fix your issue, other times we can just give you a shoulder to lean on. Either way is SOOOO worth it!
2) Turn in all of your work-sounds SO easy right now, but you will find yourself tempted to skip some items here and there. Start from day one turning it in, and you will reap the benefits!!!!
3) Come to your live sessions-all of our data (and believe me, there is a LOT of data) says that you will increase your chance of earning a high grade in your classes if you make the time to come to the live sessions!
4) Participate- join a club, get out in the Big Think, jump into class discussions and come hang with your teachers at events and in Tutor Time (formerly known as Office Hours). Also, (this sounds silly, I apologize in advance) be sure to answer your phone when we call and update your phone number if it changes!
5) Do your best and forget the rest- we all fall short of our goals sometimes. Don’t let it stop you. Stop, think it over, change what you can and get back to it!!!
So, what are YOUR goals?? Stop to think about where you are and where you were last year. Then try to create three to five realistic goals that you will KNOW when you have achieved them so that you can enjoy the feeling of a job well done! Also, be sure to let your teachers know about your goals so that we can help you get there and, most importantly, help to celebrate your achievement!!
We are getting things ready! Setting up calendars and getting gradebooks prepped for our new students. I am brainstorming FUN stuff for you Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics folks...just you wait!! Let's all just hope that my house survives my plans! ;)
Getting some field trips together too. Stay posted for more information on a day trip to NREL (National Renewable Energy Labs) in Golden and possibly a longer geology trip in the spring (think Western Slope...maybe!).
Whew! Summer is FLYING by! Can you believe we are in mid July already?? I am going to be taking a "Physics and the Atmosphere" graduate course all week this week and will be MORE than ready for an Avian Adventure the next week!! :) Here are the details:
How much? The adventure is FREE, but registration is required through the City of Fort Collins(Phone: 970-416-2815- [email protected])
I hope to see some of you there! If you can make it, please comment on this post or e-mail me at [email protected]. :) Have a happy week!!
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Postgres offers the extract(epoch from . . .) function that does exactly what you want: select extract(epoch from <datetimecol>) * 1000 This has been in Postgres for a long time, so I would guess that Netezza also supports it....
I found a solution here thanks to svsdnb. https://wordpress.org/support/topic/query-date-array-to-display-future-events-only Instead of having to convert the timestamp in functions.php, there is a way to do this specifically with ACF where you use current_time('Ymd') instead of $today = date ('Ymd') Here's what I've ended up with (and it seems to be working,...
I've following variable containing date in MM-DD-YYYY format. I want to compare this date with today's date. You cannot compare string representation of date in format m-d-Y. This format is invalid format, and php will not understand it. Read the manual what date formats are valid. Best way to...
You should use: timestamp long DEFAULT CURRENT_DATE NOT NULL By the way - do you know that this format is stored as text (as you may see here)? In many cases, especially when you have reason to index this field, it's more efficient to use INTEGER and just take care...
"How to get current date after 2038 using DateTime?" I'd consider using a fully 64 bit stack and OS. And by the way, the unix timestamp convention is not used only in unix/linux. See php time function as a good example. This function cannot give a result for dates after...
You ran this time-diagnostic query on your MySQL server. select @@time_zone, now(), utc_timestamp() It's clear from your local time and utc time that your server machine's system time zone setting is 'Canada/Mountain', and the MySQL server software doesn't have its own timezone setting. If you pick up your tables and...
JavaScript is returning the correct result for GMT, but you are expecting another time zone. You have to fix the result yourself. If you are ok with trusting whatever settings JavaScript is using the determine the local time, you can use: (New Date()).getTimezoneOffset() This method returns minutes so you need...
Use decimals as scores in your Sorted Set - construct the score with the timestamp being the value on the left of the decimal point and the value on the right.
It's probably just using 64 bits to represent the time in milliseconds. This is unremarkable. The system I'm typing this on has a 64-bit time_t type. Are you perhaps assuming that the C types int and time_t have to be the same size? They don't. And a 32-bit number representing...
The time specified to the Timestamp constructor is the time in milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT. 1416990366 evaluates to around 16 days from that epoch, hence the output that you're getting. If you want the current time, you can pass System.currentTimeMillis() to the constructor. EDIT: Since the time...
Is this some you like? awk '/^E/ {a=$0;n=NR} NR==n+2 && n {print n,a,$0}' file 1 E 45907:000:39 Error type, meant to find solution This prints the line number for the line starting with E, then the line, then second line after that. Updated to get only 7 characters from trigger...
While the iOS Kernel is closed-source, it's reasonable to assume most of it is the same as the OSX Kernel, which is open-source. Within osfmk/kern/clock.c there is the function: /* * clock_get_boottime_nanotime: * * Return the boottime, used by sysctl. */ void clock_get_boottime_nanotime( clock_sec_t *secs, clock_nsec_t *nanosecs) { spl_t s;...
You can use time.mktime() together with datetime.timetuple(): dt = datetime.datetime(year, month, day, hour, minute, second) unix_time = time.mktime(dt.timetuple()) Or, if you don't need the datetime object, you can construct a 9-tuple compatible with time.struct_time and pass it directly to mktime(): time_tuple = (year, month, day, hour, minute, second, day_of_week, day_in_year,...
It's rather simple. Your API gives a UNIX timestamp - by default, moment(arg) assumes arg is passed as milliseconds since the 1st January 1970. For converting it, you must first remove the /Date( and )\. I'd use a RegEx that strips all non-digit characters: myString = myString.replace(/\D/g,''); This will leave...
Your code is working just fine, as is. Here is a fiddle. Everyone that is telling you to use AddSeconds is wrong. The number you are giving us is clearly in milliseconds. There are 31,536,000 seconds in a year. 1415115303410 divided by 31536000 is 4487. There hasn't been 4,487 years...
strtotime is a "dangerous" function if you don't know what it does exactly. You should try it like this strtotime('+30 days', $timestamp); Where $timestamp is an actual timestamp, because it's not as reliable as you may wish...
The definition of UNIX timestamp is timezone independent. UTC is Greenwich Mean Time without Daylight Savings time adjustments. The timestamp is the number of seconds (or milliseconds) elapsed since that absolute point in time. Regardless of your timezone, a timestamp represents a moment that is the same everywhere. Of course...
You may simply use UNIX_TIMESTAMP(), which will return the start time of the current query. This isn't explicitly documented — the docs make general reference to the stability of "Functions that return the current date or time ..." — but it is so....
Fixed it by changing the algorithm for comparing the times. New version: function testRange($s1, $e1, $s2, $e2) { return $s1 <= $e2 && $s2 <= $e1; } Don't know why this works over the previous one however....
Whatever you use to convert 02:05 to 7500 is not respecting your timezone as it should. 7500 is 02:05 in UTC, but you are in UTC+1. 02:05 should be converted to 3900. But if your are really just storing time of day and don’t want timezone conversions, I would stay...
I would try to get out of the dynamic part as quickly as possible. You can then convert to DateTime and use the Date part for the grouping. If you need to be dynamic in the field name, you can do that, but end up with an IEnumerable<long> for further...
The Hive date UDFs expect UNIX timestamps in the BIGINT data type, so using that for your field would be most compatible.
There is no date setting to calculate quarter, so you have to do it a bit different way. This is a formula to calculate quarter assuming 1-3 month is the 1st quarter etc. To calculate the month use: $(date -d 20130129 +%m) Month is zero based so to convert it...
Unix() does produce a Unix timestap: The number of seconds since the epoch. I think the documentation http://golang.org/pkg/time/#Time.Unix is pretty clear here. Maybe you are not interested in a Unix timestamp but some human readable time? In that case use Format(): http://golang.org/pkg/time/#Time.Format And: The playground has only synthetic time. Absolute...
This is happening because the timezone of your mysql is not same as the URL you are testing with. In the URL the timezone is UTC. So to test this you can try this First check the timezone set for your mysql server with the following command SELECT @@global.time_zone; This...
You're multiplying a timestamp which is already in milliseconds since the Unix epoch by 1000. You just want: Date date = new Date(timestamp); If you look at all of the date, not just the time, you'll see it's currently in 46886!...
I want to use checkboxes to filter by "job" and then have a new separate array of objects that is filtered (leaving the original array intact).
I'd like the new array to update anytime checkboxes change. So if "teacher" is checked, you get a new array of first object only. If "lawyer" and "doctor" are checked simultaneously, then you replace that teacher array with a new array of the second, third, and fourth objects, etc...
I'm thinking there needs to be a function that identifies a change in textbox status and pushes to a new array.
For some context, the array will have about 20,000 objects. And I'll need it to be flexible to account for more properties eventually. And ultimately more than one checkbox list so multiple checkbox lists can be used in combination to make this new array. But that's 14 questions from now :)
Am I anywhere close to thinking about this the right way foundationally? I've looked at a bunch of examples but can't seem to piece together this exact scenario. Thanks for any help you can give me!
You don't need to test if the state changes, because onchange only fires when the state changes. filterByJob just gets the corresponding checkbox element and tests whether it's checked or not.
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Hundreds of devices have access to the internet nowadays including mobiles, tablets and TVs which has led to many video streaming companies such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer and YouTube produce a number of applications for their users to access.
This project will consist of two halves, the first being to carry out a full audit of the current archive website assessing the structure, content and features. The second to design, create and implement a clickable prototype for both a TV application and Mobile application. To ensure that this will be done successfully research will be carried out looking into current design trends and inspiration will be drawn from pre-existing catch up services such as Netflix and BBC iPlayer.
The aim of this project is to carry out an audit of the current archive website and then create two clickable prototypes one for TV and the other for either mobile or tablet device. In order to complete this project, it has been recommended to spend at least 148 hours to ensure its success. The following objectives will need to be met to ensure that the aim of this project will be met.
● To complete independent research looking into current trends of Smart TVs, online catch up services and applications for mobile and tablet devices.
The total number of hours that have been recommended to spend on this project is 148 this will need to be evenly split between the research phase and building phase of this project. By breaking down the tasks into smaller milestones is it possible to plan and set up mini deadlines for certain tasks.
When completing a project as large as this there are a number of methodologies that someone could follow to ensure the success, in this particular case, the prototyping methodology has been chosen.
The prototyping method allows the prototype to be build, tested and modified until an acceptable version is developed. Using this methodology, the developer is able to spot errors earlier on during the project and also receive user feedback sooner which can then lead to solutions quicker.
Defined by (Rouse, 2013) a video streaming service is an ‘online entertainment source for TV shows, movies and other form of media’. Streaming services can be both free and paid for, for example BBC iPlayer does not require you to have any kind of membership with their service however Netflix does require you pay a monthly cost to access their content. Online streaming services have become greatly popular and are easily accessible on numerous devices including desktop, mobile, tablet, smart TVs and consoles. Not only that but streaming services are available at any time of the day. Having said that users are not always able to access the same titles due to location and general upkeep of the site, ensuring there is new content regularly somethings do not stay online for long periods of time.
The Internet Archive is an online non-profitable library that allows their users unlimited access to free images, movies, music, software and websites currently they do not have a mobile application nor a TV application. From first glance, Archive’s website has a good structure with their navigation running along the top of the page the body and content then runs across the whole width of the page below.
When looking for a particular genre it is difficult as there is no organisation to the page with genre tiles in no particular order and they are mixed in with media that users have uploaded. However when it comes to feedback the user is able to easily see what they are selecting as the mouse changes to cursor, the title’s background change colour and the text gains an underline.
Once the user has clicked into a genre they are presented with a list of films but they are automatically organised by viewings, so the most popular appears first, whereas most streaming services are organised alphabetically. Having said that users are easily able to refine and search for a particular film using their refinery section on the left-hand side of the site.
Netflix is a monthly subscription service where users pay a particular amount per month to have access to unlimited streaming and downloads, available on all devices it is an incredibly popular online streaming service. Netflix has a very simple structure where the user is required to login from there they then have access to all media. Netflix follows a grid layout which is easy for the user to navigate allowing the user to only scroll up and down or left and right.
When it comes to Netflix’s TV application, there is a clear search button right at the top of the page so the user can find their desired program quickly and efficiently. Netflix also uses overlays to show a change in screen rather than loading a second or third page, making the user journey seem shorter.
iPlayer is a free catch up service to all TV licence fee payers to people in the United Kingdom. BBC allows users to watch and download programs that they have missed within the past thirty days or users can watch live TV over the internet, however downloaded programs only give users thirty days to watch before the file is automatically deleted.
Like Netflix, BBC also has a search function within the header, followed by a second navigation bar, allowing the user to browse for their desired show and find similar programs. Within the body of their site BBC displays a range of programs including most popular and new series. BBC also follows a grid method similar to Netflix, only allowing the user to navigate the website either up or down, however their grid is slightly more complex due to the differing sizes of tiles. This does not make the site challenging to navigate as it also has a feedback function changing the styling of the tile, adding an overlay that gives a description of the program which tells the user what they have highlighted.
The three streaming services look completely different but their functions and features are very similar. Archive is out of date and needs a new interface that is modern like Netflix’s’ and BBC iPlayer’s’. Looking at the three examples navigation has proved to be simple only allowing their users to travel in four directions up, down, left and right. It is also important that the user can search for their desired program in order to shorten and make their user journey as efficient as possible. Another noticeable feature of two out of the three sites is the use of colour, the backgrounds tend to be dark with the foreground and important features in a lighter colour allowing the user to differentiate between clickable features and functions. Lastly ensuring that the user knows what they have currently select by providing them feedback, through the use of styling has proved to be essential when designing, whether it be changing the background colour of tiles, adding a highlight or increasing the size of the tile.
A smart TV is any television that has built in internet connectivity, smart TVs allow user to access various online services. Already there are many companies who already produce and sell smart TVs including LG, Samsung, Sony and more. Most TV supporting popular applications like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video and BBC iPlayer. Like Google and Apple many TVs now come with their own app stores allowing users to download extra applications to their TVs including other media streaming apps, games, social media sites and instant messaging.
Apple TV is not TV but a media streamer, it is a device which plugs into the back of a TV and allows a user to watch films, TV shows, view home videos, photo and other media from computers or devices connected to the same internet connection. Apple TV is a small, clean interface that according to (OccupyTheory, 2015) ‘many people find easy to use’ Apple TV does not allow users to download applications like Amazon Prime Video unlike the iPhone where a user can have full access to this app, this could deter a number of customers due to the lack of availability.
Like Apple TV the Amazon Fire Stick is another streaming media that plugs into the back of a TV to allow the user stream lots of channels including HBO, Hulu, YouTube and obviously Amazon Instant Video. Like Apple TV and the Smart TV the Amazon Fire Stick allows the user to access more content via an internet connection and various applications that are downloaded to the USB stick.
Consoles such as PlayStation and Xbox also allow users to stream online media through the use of applications such as Netflix, BBC iPlayer and Youtube. Consoles are restricted as what applications a user can download as not all appear within the store as some channels may not have developed an application that is yet suitable for console use, for example PlayStation 3 a user cannot download ITV to their console but there is a mobile and tablet application.
The amount of content being produced for TV now days is more than ever and with an increase in production there is now more and more choice in how a user can watch their favourite shows. Users can choose between a number of devices such as mobile phones, tablets, desktop and now smart TVs to catch up and stream content at anytime and anyplace. Users no longer have to rely on a wired device to access extra titles nor do they have to stick to using traditional TV remotes. Compared to desktop and mobile phone their designs and layout are still a relatively new concept as there are many more features a designer will have to consider when creating and implementing new applications.
When designing for a TV display there are two things that a developer would need to bare in mind and they are overscan and safe areas. Old TVs would have issues broadcasting the edges of programs producing inconsistent images across all channels. The solution to this was to have a monitor show less of the full image, so that the edges where outside the viewing image, this is called overscan. The section of broadcasted picture that is guaranteed to be visible on all TV sets is called a safe area or safe zone.
Due to its size designers are able to take advantage when choosing the layout of and design however they will always have to consider how a user is going to navigate and easily find their way around the system. On TV the wide canvas allow designers to create rows going both horizontally and vertically full of content, maximising the number of programs they could have on one page.
Making designs like this, allows the user to travel in four directions up, down, left and right. On a TV users would be navigating using their remote controls using the directional pad (D-pad) which only allows users to travel in those four directions.
Some TVs now days allow users to their remote as a pointer by moving it around physically where the number of directions they could travel is increased. However, the principle is still the same in that they can only go up, down left or right as content is always designed on a gird to allow organisation and structure.
When watching TV most users sit a minimum of 10-ft away, so when it comes to reading any kind of text it is important that it is visible enough for the user to see and be able to read through. (Lafferty, 2016) says that ‘typography can become especially tricky in 10-ft experiences, when in doubt, go larger’. She recommends that any designer should bump up both the size and weight of any text, to ensure users are able to clearly read off of the screen.
Not only do TVs have safe zones for the broadcasting picture but they also feature called the title safe, where it is safe to put text within and it will not blur into unreadable text. (Earls, 2004) says that ‘a designer should never use a font smaller than 18pt and to keep above 21pt as much as possible’. Another rule to consider are to ensure that both the font colour and background colour are two contrasting colours so that any text stands out on screen. It is also advised not to any finely seriffed fonts as the serifs will break down on the screen meaning some letter may not as obvious to the user.
One of Donald Norman’s design principles, feedback states that completing any kind of action should give back information about what action has been accomplished. When navigating using a TV is it essential that the user receives some kind indication as to where they are currently on screen and know where they are going when scrolling. In order to do this many TV’s provide feedback in the form of an obvious shadow or by simply increasing the size of the application tile.
Stated by (Samsung, nd.) a design must be ‘clear and visible to help the user to quickly recognise their current on-screen location’. In doing so can help aid the user journey greatly ensuring the user can easily navigate to the application they wish to use without having to struggle and have to use guess work as to which application they are about to enter.
A prototype is fundamental working model of a product or information system, usually build for demonstration purposes. Many businesses and companies produce and refine a number of prototypes in order to create the best possible products for their customers, by doing this they are able to ensure that they’re product really is what they want and will spend time on and more importantly money on. Prototypes help ensure that there are no issues with the product and that users are able to navigate and interactive with them effectively.
There are two methods in which a prototype could be implemented through paper, this involves producing a paper version of the design in order to get feedback early on in the design process, saying that users are less likely to get a realistic interaction with a paper version to the lack of interactivity. However, the second method of prototyping, rapid prototyping where a low-cost representation of the new system is produced tend to be computerised allowing a far greater level of detail and interactivity. Rapid prototyping also saves time knowing exactly how the new system will run and interconnect with itself and other sites. There are many online tools which allow users to quickly design and produce high quality prototypes.
Invision is an online prototyping tool that allows user to create, design and implement prototypes on a number of small and large devices. Assuming the user knows how to use this tool it is possible to make a simple prototype within a few minutes and gain free, unlimited feedback from real users. Invision has a number of animation and transitions which a designer can use to make their prototype to imitate a real system. Having said that Invision does not allow users to use a hover over effect which would be needed for the TV application as a method of feedback.
Marvel is another online prototyping tool that also allows users to create interactive designs. Marvels technical ability is practically the same to Invision however it allows the a designer to use overlays to give a hover effect on a design to give the impression that a user is navigating through the list of applications or programs. However if a designer wanted to download and save their designs to their own computer, they are required to pay for a monthly subscription which they may not being paid for.
The most technical of all three methods, Justinmind allows designers to make incredibly realistic prototypes. Like Invision Justinmind allows designers to collaborate and complete designs together in real time, allowing projects to be completed quicker. Justinmind features in pre-built UI libraries allowing prototypes to be completed in even less time. It includes many mobile gestures, transitions, animations and effects. However, assuming a designer has all the necessary skills to use this application they could create a replica of the new system.
Looking at these three methods the purposed tools to use will be Invision for the mobile application, due to its wide variety of animations and transitions. When it comes to producing the TV application Marvel shall be used in order to use their hover effects to give the impression of feedback within the system. Both prototyping tools are simple to use and will not take as long as Justinmind which would require more time learning how to use that software.
In order to complete this project, the following specifications will need to be met to ensure the success of this task.
When it comes to any project whether it be small or large ensuring that time has been put aside to carry out planning is vital. In doing this, designers are able to ensure that the deadline will be met as tasks will be completed in a chronological order ensuring the most important tasks are done first followed by the subordinate ones.
The largest phase of this project, like any project is the implantation phase, this is where designs are drawn up, in varying levels of quality, allowing both the developer and client to get an idea as to what the final product could look like. As this project requires a clickable prototype to be made this will be the closest any design could get to being like the real thing. They allow designers to gain more realistic feedback upon their designs allowing them to spot any critical errors or issues within the designs before being produced for the general public.
Defined by (Busche, 2014) low-fidelity wireframes are ‘rough representations of concepts early on in the design process’. Normally hand drawn low-fidelity designs are the first concepts a designer will implement to get an idea of layout and structure of a new product. They consist of very little information with pictures, text, buttons and forms all represented as boxes.
Creating low-quality designs means that a designer is able to change or erase part of a design quickly and easily without having to worry so much about the effect that change will have on the rest of the plans. Doing this also allows any client to give feedback that is relevant to the starting point of the project point rather than get half way through and have them change their mind about the positioning of a certain feature.
Medium-fidelity wireframes are the next stage of planning taking the low-fidelity wireframes and giving them more detail. Images are placed with placeholder images, sections that have text is fill with sample text and buttons are labelled. Medium-fidelity are a step up from low-fidelity designs enough to give the client an idea of where features are located and their sizing. These designs are produced on a computer using a digital design software such as Sketch or Adobe Photoshop. Again, by producing these designs a client is able to get a better idea as to how their new system will look and also function.
High-fidelity wireframes are the last designs to be completed, they are highly detailed and look as close to the final product as possible. High-fidelity wireframes are incredibly useful for clients as it gives an exact idea of what their product could look like, they also allow the designer to communicate clearly with the client what they’re receiving. However if the designer comes across a problem with the system this late in the project this causes a great deal of hassle for them, having to go back to alter and change the design ultimately taking up more time of the planning phase and it could waste money having to pay the designer more for putting in more hours.
Implementing the final designs into a clickable application it was decided that invision would be used this is because this application did not require any complicated transitions or animations, such as overlays to make the prototype more realistic. The prototype itself works smoothly and the user is able to navigate to all pages successfully and with ease. However more back buttons could have been added to allow extra ease and less confusion within the app itself.
Due to the more complex design of the TV application, to begin with it was decided that it would be created using Just in Mind to allow the application to be as realistic as possible. However, with the deadline closer than anticipated this idea was scrapped and Marvel was used instead as it allowed for more complex transitions it also allows the designer to use overlays to mimic a TV as if it were giving feedback to the user when they’re navigating the system.
The prototype successfully mimicked a Smart TV through the use of feedback telling the user where exactly they were on the page, by increasing the app’s sizing. Not only that but when a program was selected there would be added glow indicating to the user which program they have selected.
Ensuring that the best prototype could be made relied a lot upon carrying out enough research and then also ensuring the project would be running on time. To ensure that the deadline would be met and also allowing time for any last-minute changes or corrections to be carried out.
When it came to the prototyping tools, the correct tools were picked for this particular project as they were quick and easy to use allowing a professional looking model to be produced. That is also fully functioning and mimics a real application. However, with more time a better tool would have been chosen which would make the prototype far more responsive and interactive.
The designs could have been improved upon as the colour scheme is rather bland and could incorporate more colour just to make the system look more inviting and appealing to users.
When user testing was carried out on this prototype users were successfully able to navigate through the mobile system to find the desired program successfully.
I got curious. Would you be able to say when, in your opinion, the Front End was good and getting better, before entering in a bad state?
With a very humble beginning in 1960’s as a novel concept, timeshare ownership tourism has gradually attracted masses of tourists, real estate developers and investors equally. It has now become one of the key segments of hospitality industry, with promises of vast growth potential for the future. The major drivers of rapid growth of timeshare industry are growing interest in vacationing activities and increasing disposable income. The greatest share of this industry consists of US and Europe which are conspicuous markets for vacation ownership. Timeishare became a famous mark after appearing over at “The News Funnel” with its Title “$1 Timeishare.com Domains solves $19.65 Billion International flight, car rental, hotel, timeshare scam and $25 Trillion Wall St Stock buyback scam” (Timeishare | The News Funnel)(2017). The Timeishare trademark was appraised by a Law Firm on its current value since its appearance on “The News Funnel” however the value pans out to be $149,000 on its appraised value, but over the years it will gross out to be $1.7 Million.
Earlier in the month of January U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Registered Trademark covering Timeishare app logo, which this innovation is geared towards redefining timeshare industry to solve travel scams relating Timeishare Goods and Services to timeshare scams. According to reports, American Resort Development Association had concerns regarding if Timeishare would be confusing to Timeshare, which this term was used since 1960’s however Lawyers at Timeishare was able to quickly examine the authenticity of the trademark Timeishare to ensure its trademark would not be in violation with TTAB. The report stated that Timeshare would not be confusingly similar to Timeishare however Timeshare industry accounts for $79 Billion dating all the way back to 2011, but in 2015 latest reports pulled $8.6 Billion in timeshare industry revenue however Timeshare scams pans out to be a $10 Billion a year problem Source: ($10 Billion a year tied to Travel Scams) (2017).
Through our Timeishare mobile app the users will have access to a platform where he can buy or sell 3.2 Billion homes, buildings and timeshare, avail car rentals, reserve hotels, book flights and even manage the stocks in the stock market from by a click of mobile and earn profits while enjoying vacations at his/her favorite leisure location with his/ her loving ones. Currently, there are 3.2 Billion homes and buildings WorldWide however new home buyers will be presented with with share price for each real estate. Property owners can offer price per share on their money producing assets / stocks and be able to keep track of their travel expenses and travel movements. Timeishare platform is a low cost developed system that can be scaled to operate the banking system financial transactions. These bank properties will be displayed on Timeshare Stock Market stock ticker displaying 3.2 Billion assets with each property assigned with a stock symbol however similar to Twitter displaying “Twitter Display Name “Handle” @property, but timeishare will use $propertystocksymbol “ to appear on TV Networks worldwide.
This application will target the untapped market of $25 trillion that is occupied by stock scams hence reducing the losses due to scams. Identify Unelected Bankers to eliminate the $12 Trillion a year stock scam by using fingerprint scanner on mobile devices. This will allow unelected bankers to be identified to track and secure financial transactions through emergency lending programs. Timeishare will allow banks to eliminate foreclosed homes to offload bad assets, which is at around 8 Million homes, however by utilizing the stock market integrated into timeishare platform. The other leading players include Marriott International, Starwood Hotels, Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels among others. Also, for real time stock management many global stock exchange firms such as NewYork Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Euronext, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Shanghai Stock Exchange, BME Spanish Exchanges, Italian Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Korea Exchange, SWX Swiss Exchange, OMX Nordic Exchanges, and Toronto Stock Exchange would benefit from licensing from Timeishare to reduce the $25 Trillion in stock scams a year.
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Writing our name on something is a form of ownership that we have practiced since youth yet have neglected the power behind it. My tennis coach once said, “You need to be so confident when you walk on that court you write your name on it. At the end of the day, if the person across the net takes it from you, you go over and shake their hand on a job well done.”
Man, losing sucks. But it sucks a whole lot worse when you know you’re capable of more and didn’t go after it. I would rather deal with the feelings of a well-fought defeat than to know I failed by deceiving myself into thinking I was doing my best. Sadly, I believe many of us live our lives that way. We think others have this perfect hand, talent, or skill, when we are just as capable of writing our name on that court, relationship, job, or whatever it may be for you. As a result, we are left claiming the remaining nameless papers the teacher is holding up at the end of the day.
We shy away from moments under pressure and the responsibility that comes from potentially failing. We miss out on the chance to become something greater… to be deemed a champion. Instead we opt for a timid mediocrity that keeps us comfortable and hope we get a lucky victory.
“So, because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” — Revelation 3:16
By failing to write our name on things and claim them as our own, we fool ourselves into thinking we are not responsible for the results of our endeavors in aim to subconsciously reduce potential tension. It doesn’t work. It is a result of fear and not knowing the calling on our name, a symptom of a misplaced heart. It’s not my name that carries weight, it is the name that died to give me life and meaning. It is through Jesus Christ that I know my name and am given power and victory.
“And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” — John 14:13–14
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” — Hebrews 4:16
I had someone say to me the other day after winning something, “Wow, you sure are wearing it well. You’re awfully calm. I would be going crazy if I had just won.” I responded, “Well I kind of expected it. I mean you don’t go into something and expect to lose. If you know you’re going to lose, why even be here?”
Writing our name on things is a way of showing not only ownership but responsibility for everything that comes with it. If that relationship fails, it is not going to be because I didn’t serve or do all I can do. If I lose this match, it is not going to be because I didn’t put in the work prior or play to the best of my ability. If I don’t land this job, it is not going to be because I didn’t position and present myself in the best way possible. When the time comes when we don’t do our best, we pick ourselves up, accept it, and even write our name on our mistakes. We know our name is not defined by success or failure but by the blood of Jesus Christ. We have counted the costs and are willing to bear them. We know that ultimately victory awaits. Go out and write your name on this world. It needs it.
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 15:57
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Advertising is more than just a brand function — it’s a valuable skill. Not all people have the talent, timing and savvy to speak to people in a way that influences their lifestyle. Fortunately, the knack for advertising and marketing can be learned.
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Many advertising gimmicks have come and gone, but how many of these have really helped the brands who tried them? Just because a tool, fad or practice is creating some noise doesn’t mean you should immediately jump in. When a new trendy tactic tempts you, scrutinize how it will genuinely reach your customers and build your brand. This goes back to the principle of knowing your target audience better. If you truly know what makes them tick, you won’t be jumping on every bandwagon that rolls by. Just the ones that matter.
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1-Theme : STATURE A. Achondroplasia B. Anorexia nervosa C. Constitutional delay D. Cornelia-de-Lange syndrome E. Familial short stature F. Growth hormone deficiency G. Primordial dwarfism H. Psychosocial poor growth I. Prader-Willi syndrome J. Russell-silver dwarfism Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above options to explain the following presentations: 1) A child has short stature, a triangular face and facial and limb length asymmetry. J. Russell-silver dwarfism Note: describes a child with Russell –silver syndrome. A condition of short stature, hemi-hypertrophy and the child often has triangular facies, frontal bossing and clinodactyly of the 5th finger. 2) A child has short stature and is noted to have a large head with a prominent forehead. A. Achondroplasia Note: describes a child with achondroplasia. Short stature, rhizomelia (short limbs especially the proximal part). Affected individuals usually have a large head with hydrocephalus being a complication. 3) A baby is born on the 50th centile for height and weight. By the age of 2 her length has fallen to the 2nd centile and weight remains on the 50th. She has a rounded face with small hands and feet. F. Growth hormone deficiency Note: describes a growth hormone deficient child. Early recognition and initiation of treatment is required to reach satisfactory adult height.
Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above options to explain the following presentations: 1) A 9 year old boy statemented for special educational needs is investigated for short stature. He has a weight over the 91st centile. He is noted to have small hands and feet and hypogonadism. I. Prader-Willi syndrome Note:
describes a child with Prader-Willi syndrome. A condition characterised by obesity after the first year of life. Hypotonia, hypogonadism and learning difficulties due to a deletion of chromosome 15 (the deletion occurring in the paternal gene, if the deletion of chromosome 15 in the child was inherited from the mother the child would have the phenotype of Angelman's syndrome).
2) A 15 year old girl in foster care is referred to outpatients because of delayed puberty. On examination her weight is on the 2nd centile and her height is on the 25th centile. She has poor dentition and her temperature is measured at 35°C. B. Anorexia nervosa Note:
describes an adolescent girl with anorexia nervosa. A condition due to fear of becoming obese or disturbed body image. There is usually a tendency to deny hunger, excessive dieting, laxative abuse or excessive physical activity. The diagnosis is classified as weight of 15% below that expected for age and height and is associated with physical characteristics including amenorrhoea, bradycardia, hypothermia and electrolyte disturbances.
3) A 7 year old girl presents with short stature with weight being on the 9th centile and height less than 0.4th centile. Examination is normal as well as all investigations including a bone age, which is compatible with her chronological age. Her mother is 5”1 (134cm), her father is 5”5 (143cm). E. Familial short stature Note: describes a child with familial short stature. From the measurements of the parents the child's height is compatible with this diagnosis. It is expected that most children will reach a height within 8cms of the mid-parental height centile.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. On arrival he has a pulse rate of 220 beats per minute.MCQs PEDIATRICS 1-Theme : EMERGENCY MEDICINE A. H.Kamel Youssef Hassan. slows AV conduction interrupting the tachycardia. In many life-threatening conditions venous cannulation is difficult. Diving reflex G. IV Morphine J. Intraosseous line Note: Item 2 relates to a child in shock.com 2. Atropine D. Diving reflex Note: Supraventricular tachycardia is the diagnosis in Item 3. It is important to obtain vascular access very quickly and therefore intraosseous infusion is recommended. Intraosseous line I. Palestine . Pediatrician Consultant . Dr. The diving reflex increases vagal tone. Peripheral cannulation is difficult. Adrenaline C. 3) A 13 year old boy is admitted with meningococcaemia. G. F. DC shock E. Endotracheal intubation H.CARDIOLOGY 4 . Adenosine B. Endotracheal intubation Note: Item 1 relates to burns. She is admitted tachypnoeic and tacchycardic. Amongst the indicators of inhaled smoke injury is deposits around the mouth and nose. 2) A 3 month old baby is admitted with a history of poor feeding. Oedema follows thermal injury and therefore any suspicion of airway compromise should result in endotracheal intubation. Most deaths following house fires occur secondary to smoke inhalation. He is in shock. Vagal stimulation is the treatment of choice and the diving reflex is the simple procedure elicited by submerging the baby's face in to ice or placing an ice bag over the face. Dobutamine F. Naloxone Select the most appropriate emergency treatment for the following children: 1) A 4-year-old child is rescued from a house fire. She has soot in her nostrils.
The clinical features are tall stature. X genotype. aortic incompetence. Each option may be used once or not at all. However they have normal intellectual development. Marfan's syndrome Note: Marfan's syndrome This is an autosomal dominant disorder. Tetrology of Fallot H. Charcot-Marie. mitral valve prolapse and mitral incompetence. Marfan's syndrome E. arachno-dactyly. supravalvular aortic stenosis. 2) Coarctation of Aorta I. Noonan syndrome F. 1) Supravalvular aortic stenosis J. William's syndrome For each of the cardiac lesions described below. William's syndrome Note: William's syndrome is characterized by short stature. Turner's syndrome J. Pediatrician Consultant .Kamel Youssef Hassan. short stature. characteristic facies. wide carrying angles and wide spaced nipples. webbing of the neck. The cardiac manifestations include dilated aortic root. Down syndrome C. Palestine .MCQs PEDIATRICS 2-Theme : SYNDROMES ASSOCIATED WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE A. Tourette syndrome I. 3) Dilatation of aortic root/aortic regurgitation D. high arched plate and increase in length of the lower segment of the body compared to the upper segment. mild to moderate learning difficulties and transient neonatal hypercalcemia. ovarian dysgenesis leading to infertility. Fragile X syndrome D.com 5 . Sturge-Weber syndrome G. Turner's syndrome Note: Turner's syndrome This is characterized by 45. choose the most commonly associated syndrome from the above list of options.Tooth syndrome B.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Dr.
About 40% of patients have cardiac anomalies mainly endocardial cushion defects leading to ASD and VSD. Tetrology of Fallot Note: Tetrology of Fallot This is a cyanotic heart disease and the cardinal features include: 1. short webbed neck.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4) Cardiac cushion defects (leading to ASD. mild learning difficulties. VSD) B. ASD.com 6 . short stature and congenital heart disease (pulmonary valvular stenosis. prominent mandible and forehead) Noonan syndrome Facies. large ears. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . Tourette syndrome Tics. Infundibular pulmonary stenosis 2. Down syndrome Note: Down syndrome Features include characteristic facies. hypotonia.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. left ventricular hypertrophy) Sturge-Weber syndrome Haemangiomas in the distribution of trigeminal nerve and in the brain. Right ventricular hypertrophy Over-riding of the aorta Comments: Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome dystrophy. severe learning difficulties and small stature. VSD 3. macrocephaly. Sometimes can have intractable epilepsy. characteristic facies (long face. compulsive utterances of obscene words (coprolalia) Dr. Autosomal dominant peroneal muscular Fragile X syndrome Moderate learning difficulty.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 5) Infundibular pulmonary stenosis G.
Apgar scores 3 at 1 minute and 5 at 5 minutes. Adenosine B. Dobutamine F. Naloxone Select the most appropriate emergency treatment for the following children: 1) A 5 year old boy is brought to the hospital with 15% scalds to his chest. I.Kamel Youssef Hassan. A bradycardia in an unstable newborn requires oxygenation. ECG shows ventricular fibrillation. D.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. IV adrenaline is administered as Atropine is ineffective in this age group. Endotracheal intubation H. Adrenaline Note: Item 3 describes a baby born in poor condition. IV Morphine J. DC shock Note: Item 2 describes a child in ventricular fibrillation. If the arrest is witnessed a precordial thump is carried out otherwise electrical de-fibrillation at 2 joules per kilogram.com 7 . At 10 minutes he remains bradycardic. Diving reflex G. This is uncommon in childhood although may occur as a result of tricyclic antidepressant overdose and hypothermia. Children who have been burnt are in severe pain and therefore IV Morphine is the analgesic of choice. Atropine D. Palestine . ventilation and cardiac compressions. Pediatrician Consultant . Adrenaline C. 2) A 14-year-old girl with a history of previous overdoses is admitted to A&E apnoeic and unconsciousness. Dr.MCQs PEDIATRICS 3-Theme : EMERGENCY TREATMENTS A. 3) A term baby is born in poor condition. B. CPR is commenced. Intraosseous line I. IV Morphine Note: Item 1 relates to a child with serious burns. CPR is commenced. DC shock E.
Noonan's syndrome Note: In Noonan's syndrome pulmonary valve stenosis due to a dysplastic or thick valve is seen often associated with left ventricular hypertrophy. Pediatrician Consultant . Septal defects also occur as well as peripheral branch pulmonary artery stenosis. Williams syndrome Note: In Williams syndrome supra-valvular aortic stenosis is the most common cardiac lesion.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4-Theme : GENETICS . Foetal alcohol syndrome F.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 3) Pulmonary stenosis. J. Branch stenosis of the pulmonary artery also is found in Noonan's syndrome. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome C.com 8 . Less commonly the thoracic abdominal aorta or pulmonary arteries are affected with secondary aortic regurgitation and mitral valve prolapse. H. Down syndrome E. Noonan's syndrome I. Palestine . G. Turner's syndrome J. Dr. Williams syndrome ABNORMALITIES IN GENETIC Match each of the following cardiovascular abnormalities to the single most likely associated genetic disorder. Marfan's syndrome Note: In Marfan's syndrome dilatation of the ascending aorta is often seen with or without aneurysms.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Angelman's syndrome B. Marfan's syndrome H. Glycogen storage disease G.CARDIAC DISORDERS A. 2) Supra-valvular aortic stenosis. Congenital Rubella syndrome D. 1) Dilation of the aorta with aneurysms.
Foetal alcohol syndrome Note: In foetal alcohol syndrome individuals have poor growth.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. developmental delay and usually characteristic facial features including microcephaly and a short smooth philtrum. Noonan's syndrome I. Glycogen storage disease G. 1) Endocardial cushion defect. 2) Coarctation of the aorta. Down syndrome E. Foetal alcohol syndrome F. Angelman's syndrome B. Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome C. E. Congenital Rubella syndrome D. Williams syndrome Match each of the following cardiovascular abnormalities to the single most likely associated disorder. Dr. Pediatrician Consultant .MCQs PEDIATRICS 5-Theme : CONGENITAL CARDIAC DEFECTS A. Turner's syndrome J. The most common cardiac lesion in these children are septal defects primarily ventricular septal defects. ASDs and PDA also occur. 30% include bicuspid aortic valves with the second most common heart defect being coarctation of the aorta.Kamel Youssef Hassan. The most common being endocardial cushion defects although VSDs. Down syndrome Note: In Down syndrome approximately 40% of children have a congenital heart disease. D. Turner's syndrome Note: In Turner's syndrome cardiac defects are common. Palestine . 3) Septal defects.com 9 . Marfan's syndrome H. Aortic stenosis. mitral valve prolapse and hypertension are also found. I.
Tuberculosis D. PCP has an insidious onset and often there are no chest signs in children. Ventricular septal defect G. Dr. Asthma B. A VSD has a pan systolic murmur and if large may have a lower grade as there is less resistance to flow. sweaty and has a tachycardia. as he appears to become breathless on feeding. which tend to occur in crowded shops. Pneumocystis carinii Note: This has resulted from congenitally acquired HIV. E. 3) A 4-month-old baby has not gained much weight since birth and only takes small milk feeds. complaining of pins & needles around her mouth and in her hands. Bronchiolitis J. When he was 2 years old he had chicken pox for 4 weeks.com 10 . Her chest is clear and her blood gases show a normal pO2 and low pCO2. Ventricular septal defect Note: Poor feeding is a symptom of heart failure in babies. Hepatomegaly is an early sign of heart failure in infants. Atrial septal defect I. his weight is below the 0. A blood count shows severe lymphopenia. His mother was an intravenous drug abuser.4th centile. Cystic Fibrosis E. he has a temperature of 37.6°C and he has generalized crepitations on auscultation of his chest. Pneumocystis carinii F. Hyperventilation C. On examination. Treatment is with septrin or nebulised pentamidine as second line. he has an emaciated appearance. He is tachypnoeic. She feels the need to take deep breaths and then breathes very quickly.Kamel Youssef Hassan. His liver is enlarged and he has a harsh grade 2-pansystolic murmur at the left lower sternal edge F. select the most likely diagnosis 1) A thirteen-year-old girl who has intermittent episodes of breathlessness. The blood gas picture is one of hyperventilation. Hyperventilation Note: This description is one of anxiety. Gastroesophageal reflux H. Palestine . 2) A three-year-old boy who presents with worsening cough and breathlessness of 3 weeks’ duration. Pediatrician Consultant .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Lymphopenia is consistent. Mitral stenosis For each of these patients with breathlessness. He has always been prone to infections. B.MCQs PEDIATRICS 6-Theme : BREATHLESSNESS A.
2) A 7-week-old infant presents with breathlessness on feeding and failure to thrive. There is no obvious cyanosis but a suggestion of mild desaturation. On the chest X ray there is a concavity on the left heart border and decreased pulmonary vascular markings. The ejection systolic murmur is from the infundibular stenosis. but is a symptomatic. 1) A 13-year-old girl is referred for evaluation of her short stature. Coarctation of the aorta Note: Absent or weak femoral pulses suggest coarctation. Coarctation of the aorta I. Tetralogy of Fallot Note: Tetralogy of Fallot may present later than in the neonatal period. which could also be a left peripheral pulmonary stenosis. Ostium secundum atrial septal defect B. Pulmonary valve stenosis H.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Which of the above is the most likely diagnosis in the following cases. Ventricular septal defect C. Atrioventricular septal defect F. The desaturation results from the right to left shunt across the VSD. H. Patent ductus arteriosus G. Remember association with Turner’s syndrome. On examination his femoral pulses are difficult to feel but present. Palestine .MCQs PEDIATRICS 7-Theme : CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE A. Tetralogy of Fallot J. Dr. G.com 11 . Transposition of the great arteries D. She is prepubertal. Chest radiograph shows cardiomegaly and increased vascular markings. On auscultation she has an ejection systolic murmur in the second and third left intercostals spaces radiating to the back. Pulmonary valve stenosis Note: The murmur describes pulmonary stenosis. Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage E. 3) An infant is seen for his 6-week check and found to have a loud ejection systolic murmur in the third left intercostal space and a single second heart sound on examination. I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Pediatrician Consultant . She is short and has delayed puberty and coupled with the cardiac findings would suggest Noonan’s syndrome.
E. The left to right shunt results in excess blood flow through the lungs and frequently oxygen dependency and difficulty in weaning from the ventilator. On auscultation there is a soft systolic murmur heard inconsistently at the left sternal edge and a single second sound. Transposition of the great arteries J. Fixed splitting is typical of ostium secundum defects Dr. Transposition of the great arteries Note: Cyanosis on the second day is suggestive of a duct-dependent lesion. The ECG shows a normal neonatal pattern. An incidental finding of a short systolic murmur with fixed splitting of the second heart sound is detected. Ostium secundum atrial septal defect E. Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage I. 2) A 3-week-old premature infant born at 27 weeks gestation remains ventilated following surfactant deficient respiratory distress syndrome. I. The chest X ray shows a narrow upper mediastinum. Coarctation of the aorta C. A loud systolic murmur radiating to the back with easily palpable pulses are typical.Kamel Youssef Hassan. hypertrophied right ventricle and increased pulmonary vascular markings. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . Tetralogy of Fallot H. His blood pressure is normal and all pulses are normal. Patent ductus arteriosus Note: PDA is a relatively common problem in premature babies. Patent ductus arteriosus F. There is pulmonary plethora on chest X ray.MCQs PEDIATRICS 8-Theme : CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE A.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. D. Pulmonary valve stenosis G. Ventricular septal defect Which is the most likely diagnosis in the following cases? 1) An infant is found profoundly cyanosed and lethargic in his cot on day 2. On auscultation of his chest a systolic murmur is heard at the left sternal edge and pulses are very easy to feel.com 12 . Hypoplastic left heart syndrome D. The rest of the answer describes TGA. 3) A 7-year-old boy is examined for a chest infection. Ostium secundum atrial septal defect Note: Ostium primum defects are unlikely to present incidentally but rather with heart failure or pulmonary hypertension. Atrioventricular septal defect B.
Menkes Kinky hair Note: Menkes. Acrodermatitis enteropathica H.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Trichotillomania D. Palestine . Dermatitis artefacta Note: Dermatitis artefacta. Aplasia cutis E. 2) A 15 year old girl with a history of emotional difficulties presents with linear markings to her forearms and an inconsistent history.com 13 . Pediatrician Consultant . Dermatitis artefacta C.DERMATOLOGY 1-Theme : SKIN AND HAIR ABNORMALITIES A. Alopecia areata B. The condition is usually found in individuals with emotional difficulties arising from a disorder of personality. Telogen Effluvium Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A genetic syndrome resulting in abnormal dentition and ichthyosis F. It is X linked recessive and the underlying aetiology is an abnormality of Copper transport resulting in low Copper and low Caeruloplasmin. These individuals have characteristic facies. hypodontia and a defect in sweating. 3) A congenital diffuse cause of hair loss due to an abnormality of the hair shaft with a child with intractable seizures. Ectodermal dysplasia G. B. Sutural alopecia F. Menkes Kinky hair I. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan. kinky hair syndrome is a progressive cerebral deterioration associated with seizures and twisted fractured hair. skin lesions are deliberately produced by patients who conceal this fact from their doctors. Ectodermal dysplasia Note: Ectodermal dysplasia is an X linked recessive condition with features of alopecia. Trichorrhexis nodosa J. H.MCQs PEDIATRICS 3.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 1) Simian creases C. Russell Silver syndrome I. This is a single horizontal palmer crease. They have downward slanting eyes and a high arched palate and most children with Sotos' syndrome have learning difficulties. flat feet and deep plantar creases. Cockayne's syndrome C. Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome Note: Children with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome are short in stature. Sotos' syndrome Note: Sotos' syndrome is also called cerebral gigantism. Individuals have large hands and feet and macrocephaly. Down's syndrome D. Dr. Birth length is usually over the 90th centile and there is rapid linear growth there on.Kamel Youssef Hassan. G. Hunter's syndrome F. which has a postnatal onset.com 14 . Ehlers Danlos syndrome E. Also a syndrome 'Sandal gap' is found. 85% of affected individuals have a distal positioning of the palmer axial tri-radius.MCQs PEDIATRICS 2-Theme : GENETICS . Williams syndrome In a child with a suspected genetic disorder and the following clinical abnormalities choose the single most likely diagnosis from the list of options. I. Sotos' syndrome J.CLINICAL ABNORMALITIES OF LIMBS A. Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome H. Examination of the limbs may reveal broad thumbs and toes. Prader-Willi syndrome G. Comments: Examination of the hand sand feet are important in the assessment of a dysmorphic infant. Pediatrician Consultant . They tend to have downward slanting palpable fissures and a hypoplastic mandible. Bloom's syndrome B. 3) Large hands and feet and a high arched palate. Plantar creases between the first and second toes are usually deep and there is characteristic dermal ridge pattern. This is wide gap between the first and second toes. 2) Broad thumbs and toes. Palestine . Down's syndrome Note: Simian creases are found in approximately 45% of babies with Down's syndrome.
Menkes Kinky hair I. 3) An acquired course of hair loss resulting from an emotionally disturbed teenager. Ectodermal dysplasia G. Acrodermatitis enteropathica H. Alopecia areata B. Dermatitis artefacta C. Trichotillomania D. Sutural alopecia F. Trichorrhexis nodosa J.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . C. Pediatrician Consultant . Trichotillomania Note: Trichotillomania is a term for hair loss as a result of pulling of his/her own hair out.com 16 . Telogen Effluvium Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A congenital cause for localised hair loss. particularly Patau syndrome. Alopecia areata Note: Alopecia areata is a local area of hair loss in this case secondary to underlying ringworm.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. This can be an isolated finding although has been associated with Trisomies. 2) An acquired localised area of hair loss related to Tinea capitis A. there is often a history of emotional difficulties. Aplasia cutis Note: Aplasia cutis is a localised defect with the scalp.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4-Theme : SKIN AND HAIR ABNORMALITIES A. D. Dr. Aplasia cutis E.
Karyotype 45XO D. Fragile X C. Renal anomalies such as horse shoe kidneys are often seen 4. wide spaced nipples and cubitus valgus. Klinefelter syndrome G.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. parathyroid as well as great vessels. Palestine . Other features include a webbed neck.MCQs PEDIATRICS 1-Theme : DIAGNOSIS OF CHROMOSOMAL DISORDERS A. Trisomy 9 I. Trisomy 18 J. which is a defect of development of the thymus. C.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Trisomy 21 For each of the following descriptions of clinical abnormalities choose the single most likely genetic disorder from the list of options 1) A 13 year old boy with learning difficulties. Features include short stature and gonadal agenesis. a cystic hygroma and ultrasound appearances of female foetus. undescended testicles and gynaecomastia. Cardiac anomalies are common in Turner’s syndrome the most common being a bicuspid aortic valve and coaptation of the aorta. a broad shield like chest. Individuals with Klinefelter’s usually have learning difficulties. They have reduced cellular immunity and hypoparathyroidism leads to hypocalcaemia and seizures. Dr.GENETICS 3) A cardiac abnormality in a child with immuno deficiency and mild – moderate learning difficulties A. Karyotype 45XO Note: Turner’s syndrome (45XO) affects females. micrognathia and a short philtrum. 2) Gross foetal oedema. Cardiac anomalies are also common for example aortic arch defects. Pediatrician Consultant . F.com 18 . Phenotypically they are relatively tall and slim individuals with small penis and testicles. Karyotype 47XYY F. gynaecomastia and infertility. Di -George Anomaly B. Klinefelter syndrome Note: Klinefelter syndrome (XXY). They tend to have characteristic facies with short palpable fissures. Ultrasound scan of the foetus in the utero may confirm lymphoedema. Karyotype 46XX E. Triploidy H. Di -George Anomaly Note: Di -George syndrome.
Affected individuals have learning difficulties. 1) Abnormal ears and facies. Babies with Edwards syndrome tend to have clenched hands with overlapping fingers and their feet are usually deformed with a “rocker bottom appearance” and equinovarus. Di -George Anomaly B. which can affect both sexes. which has a very poor prognosis with 50% of affected individuals dying within the first week of life. Palestine . Karyotype 45XO D. Karyotype 47XYY F. B. prominent ears and testicular enlargement. 3) Learning difficulties. Klinefelter syndrome G. refractive errors. Pediatrician Consultant . Trisomy 21 For each of the following descriptions of clinical abnormalities choose the single most likely genetic disorder from the list of options. Fragile X C.MCQs PEDIATRICS 2-Theme : DIAGNOSIS OF CHROMOSOMAL DISORDERS A. Eye manifestations include strabismus. Fragile X Note: Fragile X syndrome. They tend to have almond shaped eyes with the outer aspect of the palpable fissure being upwardly slanting. Brushfield’s spots which are flecks on the iris. refractive errors and Brushfield's spors relates to Trisomy 21 or Down syndrome. Trisomy 9 I. epicanthic folds. Trisomy 21 Note: The eye manifestations of squints. Dr. moderate learning difficulties and often speech delay. refractive errors and Brushfield’s spots. Karyotype 46XX E. Trisomy 18 J. J.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 2) Eye manifestations such as squints.com 19 . Triploidy H. Males with Fragile X have macro-orchidism. Growth is poor and cardiac anomalies are severe.Kamel Youssef Hassan. rocker bottom feet and cardiac abnormalities I. (testicular enlargement). Trisomy 18 Note: Trisomy 18 or Edwards syndrome. prominent ears.
3) An elf like face.Kamel Youssef Hassan.CLINICAL FEATURES OF GENETIC DISORDER SYNDROMES A. Palestine . limb defects and marked retardation of growth. C. Cornelia de-Lange syndrome Note: Cornelia de-Lange – Small stature. Facial dysmorphic features included synophrys. Dr. pectus excavatum and cardiac anomalies include pulmonary valve stenosis and branched stenosis of the pulmonary artery. Noonan's syndrome Note: Noonan’s syndrome is a condition which has a similar phenotype to Turner's syndrome.com 20 . Noonan's syndrome H. Williams syndrome For each of the following descriptions of clinical abnormalities choose the single most likely genetic disorder from the list of options. Turner's syndrome J. Kartagener's syndrome F. moderate to severe learning difficulties. Cri-du-chat syndrome C. Limb abnormalities for example oligodactyly and phocomelia. pectus excavatum and heart defects. Hypercalcaemia is an associated finding and cardiovascular anomalies mainly supra-valvular aortic stenosis has been found in children with Williams syndrome. Epicanthic folds and peri-orbital puffiness. Patau's syndrome I. Marfan's syndrome G. elf like face with prominent lips. 1) Synophrys. Angelman's syndrome B. bushy eyebrows and a long philtrum 2) Learning difficulties. J. G. Pediatrician Consultant . a webbed neck. learning difficulties and hypocalcaemia. Williams syndrome Note: Williams syndrome – The disorder including learning difficulties an unusual characteristic.MCQs PEDIATRICS 3-Theme : GENETICS . Edwards syndrome E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Cornelia de-Lange syndrome D. Individuals have learning difficulties.
CLINICAL FEATURES OF GENETIC DISORDER SYNDROMES A. Palestine . Edwards syndrome E. Cri-du-chat syndrome C. Cardiac abnormalities are present in approximately 80% of babies with Patau’s syndrome. Williams syndrome For each of the following descriptions of clinical abnormalities choose the single most likely genetic disorder from the list of options.com 21 . They have a characteristic high pitch cry and facial dysmorphic features including low set ears and epicanthic folds.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr. Turner's syndrome J. scalp defects. Pediatrician Consultant . Cardiac anomalies are associated for example dilation of the aorta. Cornelia de-Lange syndrome D. Marfan's syndrome – phenotypically children with Marfan’s syndrome have tall stature. Angelman's syndrome B. aorta regurgitation and mitral valve prolapse. Eye lens dislocation is often seen. microphthalmia and colobomata seen as well as cleft palate and polydactyly. arachnodactyly and joint hyper-extensibility. Marfan's syndrome Comments: Cri-du-chat syndrome is due to a deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5. slim limbs. Patau's syndrome 3) Arachnodactyly. polydactyly. There is an incomplete development of the forebrain and optic nerves and skull defects are common for example cutis aplasia. Noonan's syndrome H. 1) Microcephaly. dysmorphic features and an abnormal cry. high arched palate and lens dislocation.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4-Theme : GENETICS . Patau syndrome is Trisomy 13 affected individuals have a poor prognosis with 80% dying within the first month of life. H. B. Congenital heart disease is common. Patau's syndrome I. Affected individuals have a low birth weight. Marfan's syndrome G. F.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. microcephaly and learning difficulties. Cri-du-chat syndrome 2) Micropthalmia. Kartagener's syndrome F.
Pediatrician Consultant . He recently presented to his family doctor with a painful red swelling on his shin which has now resolved. The abnormal biochemistry is caused by salt loss and may be described as pseudo-bartters syndrome 2) A 15 year old boy presents with delayed puberty and short stature. Irritable bowel syndrome I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Ulcerative colitis D. He gives a history of intermittent abdominal pain and diarrhoea. chloride and metabolic alkalosis.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Crohns disease Note: Crohn’s disease may present in this way. Palestine . Initial investigations reveal low serum potassium. Toddlers diarrhoea F.INFECTIOUS DISEASES 1) DIARRHOEA A. He has been treated by his GP with antibiotics on two occasions for chest infections. The diarrhoea is explosive in nature G. It is not prevented by regrading milk following the episode of viral infection. chest infections and diarrhoea (the latter results from failure of pancreatic exocrine function) are indicative of CF. the skin lesions are erythema nodosum which are associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Abdominal migraine J. Dr. Crohns disease C. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome For the following children presenting with diarrhoea which is the most likely diagnosis: 1) An 11 month infant presents with chronic diarrhoea and failure to thrive since breast feeding was discontinued at 9 months. B. Cystic fibrosis G. Coeliac disease B.com 22 .MCQs PEDIATRICS 5. Lactose intolerance Note: Secondary lactose intolerance is a known sequelae of viral gastroenteritis. Mother dates the start of symptoms from the an episode of gastroenteritis. 3) A 8 month old infant has recurrent diarrhoea. F. Cows milk protein intolerance E. Lactose intolerance H. Cystic fibrosis Note: Failure to thrive.
Neomycin or kanamycin as well as children with untreated malignant disease or altered immunity. 3) Contra-indication if known to have an allergy to kanamycin. Those receiving immuno-suppressive drugs or radiotherapy are also contraindicated.com 23 . BCG B. Haemophilus Influenzae B E. Pediatrician Consultant . Hepatitis B D. F. which contra-indicates the Influenza vaccine as there is residual egg protein present. Children who have received another live vaccine by injection within 3 weeks should not be given MMR vaccine. Neomycin or kanamycin as well as children with untreated malignant disease or altered immunity. E. MMR should also not be given within 3 months of receiving an Immunoglobulin injection. Diphtheria Tetanus Polio C.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Tetanus J. Rubella I. Influenza F. Those receiving immuno-suppressive drugs or radiotherapy are also contraindicated. Influenza Note: relates to hypersensitivity to egg. MMR should also not be given within 3 months of receiving an Immunoglobulin injection. Measles Mumps Rubella Note: refers to contra-indications to MMR. Palestine . Measles Mumps Rubella G. Tuberculin Which of the vaccines listed above would be contra-indicated in the following scenarios: 1) Contra-indication if known to have a hypersensitive reaction to egg. Dr. Children who have received another live vaccine by injection within 3 weeks should not be given MMR vaccine. F. Measles Mumps Rubella Note: refers to contra-indications to MMR.MCQs PEDIATRICS 2) CONTRA-INDICATIONS TO VACCINES A. which include children with allergies to Gelatin.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Polio H. which include children with allergies to Gelatin. 2) Contra-indication if known to have an allergy to gelatin.
Mycoplasma pneumonia F.com 24 . Pediatrician Consultant . Cytomegalovirus C. E. Mycoplasma pneumonia 3) A 5 year old boy presents with painful red swellings of his shins. Group B Streptococcus Comments: The commonest cause of pneumonia in the 2month – 6 month age group is Respiratory syncytial virus. Chlamydia B.Kamel Youssef Hassan.6month age group. G. Respiratory syncytial virus H. Ureaplasma Select the most appropriate pathogen from the above list that would account for the following presentations: 1) The commonest cause of pneumonia in the 2 month . Rhinovirus I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. The majority of episodes are caused by viruses although beta haemolytic streptococcal infection is also responsible and has systemic reactions such as erythema nodosum. which results in bronchiolitis and occurs in epidemics. Group B Streptococcus D. C. Parainfluenza G. Staphylococcus aureus J. Palestine . Examination of his throat reveals an exudative tonsillitis. Haemophilus Influenza E.MCQs PEDIATRICS 3) CHILDHOOD CHEST INFECTIONS A. Chest x-ray demonstrates a reticular nodular pattern with high adenopathy and a small pleural effusion. Mycoplasma pneumonia mainly affects older children (between 5 and 15 years) resulting in community acquired pneumonias. Tonsillitis can occur at any age although is frequently seen in the 4-7 age group. Respiratory syncytial virus 2) A 9 year old boy presents with a cough and fever. rheumatic fever and glomerular nephritis Dr.
Cytomegalovirus C. H. It should be suspected if there is a history of travel or a history of ingestion of poorly prepared food. 2) Can follow ingestion of dust containing dried faecal material. Giardia Lamblia F.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. D. Epstein-Barr virus D. Salmonella species J. Many of its effects are a consequence of an exotoxin. Bacterial diarrhoea usually results in bloody diarrhoea. Hepatitis A G. 3) Attaches the small intestinal border and releases extoxin. It causes fever and watery diarrhoea.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4) CHILDHOOD DIARRHOEA A. Rotavirus I. Coli E. Staphylococcus aureus Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) Accepted as the most common cause of infectious diarrhoea in children in the developed society. It is a double stranded RNA virus. especially prevalent in the winter months. Adenovirus B. F. Dr. Pediatrician Consultant .Kamel Youssef Hassan. Coli Note: E-coli and enteropathogen is one of the bacterial causes of diarrhoea. E. Rotavirus Note: Rotavirus is the most common virus responsible for diarrhoea worldwide. Hepatitis A Note: Hepatitis A is an RNA virus typically transmitted by the faecal-oral route.com 25 . Norwalk virus H. Palestine . E.
Various agents have been implicated including E.MCQs PEDIATRICS 5) URINARY TRACT DISEASE A. asphyxia. Renal vein thrombosis Note: describes a child with renal vein thrombosis. Nephrotic syndrome D.coli (0157) Salmonella. If both kidneys are involved it may result in acute renal failure. Nephrotic syndrome Note: relates to a child with Nephrotic syndrome. The child needs to be monitored carefully as hypovolaemia and circulatory collapse. Renal vein thrombosis I. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome B. 2) A 9 day old baby is admitted with a 2 day history of vomiting and diarrhoea. vomiting and diarrhoea. Palestine .6 and Creatinine 163 mmol / liter A. During the admission haematuria is noted and he has had 2 convulsions. oliguria and hypertension. There may also be a history of abdominal pain. Dr. This occurs when there is proteinuria resulting in hypoalbuminaemia and oedema with an unknown aetiology. Manifestations include sudden onset of haematuria and identification of an enlarged kidney. Wilm's tumour Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above list of options that would best explain the following cases: 1) A 2 year old boy is admitted with a history of bloody diarrhoea.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. His urea is 12. Henoch Schonlein purpura C. which is of unknown aetiology. Steroids are the treatment of choice with careful management of fluids. abdominal pain and puffiness around his eyes. Laboratory investigations may reveal microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia. Systemic lupus erythematosus J. He is found to be slightly jaundiced. Pyelonephritis F.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Pediatrician Consultant . Urinalysis confirms proteinuria with a trace of blood. Renal tubular acidosis H. Peri-orbital or dependant oedema is usually noted first. shock or sepsis. In neonates it is associated with dehydration. Shigella and viruses. 3) A 5 year old girl presents with puffiness around the eyes.com 26 . It usually presents with a prodromal symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection or gastroenteritis and later develops in to pallor. Polycystic kidneys E. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome Note: describes a child with haemolytic uraemic syndrome. thrombocytopenia and urinalysis may reveal proteinuria. H. Renal Calculi G. A mass is palpable in the left hypochondrium. C.
Galactosaemia Note: Galactosaemia typically presents around 2 weeks of age with jaundice. Galactosaemia H. Pediatrician Consultant . Cystic fibrosis Note: Meconium ileus and jaundice may be presenting features of CF in the neonatal period.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Congenital spherocytosis F. Rhesus incompatibility E. dry skin. The community midwife has been unable to gain access to the home for the last week. Hypothyroidism D. 2) A caucasian infant has required surgery at the regional neonatal unit for meconium ileus and has developed jaundice. C.com 27 . select the most likely cause: 1) A 13 day old infant who was noted to have an umbilical hernia and has very dry skin presents with jaundice. The serum conjugated bilirubin is 65 micromol/L.MCQs PEDIATRICS 6) NEONATAL JAUNDICE A. urine cultures were clear. G. Treatment is by removing galactose from the diet. Biliary atresia C. The screening test is immunoreactive trypsin. He was investigated for sepsis and blood cultures demonstrated E-coli septicaemia. 3) A 12 day old male baby has a conjugated and unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. Her bilirubin is checked and is found to be elevated and mainly unconjugated. Dr. He is breast fed and has become more disinterested in feeds. I. hypotonia and jaundice are features of congenital hypothyroidism. Cataracts are a later feature even if treatment instituted early. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency I.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Hypothyroidism Note: Umbilical hernia. Palestine . She is a floppy baby. Fructose intolerance For each of the following jaundiced babies. Physiological jaundice B. Congenital cytomegalo virus infection G. E coli septicaemia is a feature. The diagnosis is eventually confirmed from the neonatal screening tests. Cystic fibrosis J. His clotting is deranged.
A. Serious complications include a giant cell pneumonia and encephalitis (SSPE). More seriously it is also responsible for encephalitis. Polio myelitis I. Chicken Pox D. Herpes Simplex Note: Herpes simplex infection may be transmitted verdantly to an infant from their mother's genital tract. Herpes Simplex E. Measles Note: Measles infection is uncommon due to world-wide immunisation.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. I. a Keratoconjunctivitis or a paronychia. D. 3) Caused by an RNA virus with no known carrier state. Palestine . Pediatrician Consultant . which is caused by an RNA virus. Measles B. Glandular fever G. A child with measles usually has a fever. Dr. upper respiratory tract symptoms and a morbilliform rash. Rubella C.com 28 . It has an incubation period of between 15-50 days and treatment is usually symptomatic only. 2) May result in a Keratoconjuctivitis. Hepatitis A For each description below choose the single most likely viral infection from the list of options. Mumps F. It may cause isolated skin lesions. is usually transmitted by the oral route. Hepatitis A Note: Hepatitis A.MCQs PEDIATRICS 7) VIRAL INFECTIONS A. 1) May result in Giant cell pneumonia. Pertussis H.Kamel Youssef Hassan.
Haemolytic uraemic syndrome B. voiding abnormalities. Dr. Renal vein thrombosis I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Type 3 is thought to be a variant of type 1. Renal Calculi Note: relates to Urolithiasis. F. gastrointestinal symptoms are also common. Nephrotic syndrome D. Systemic lupus erythematosus Note: describes a child with glomerulonephritis and bone marrow failure suggestive of a connective tissue disease such as SLE. Polycystic kidneys E. She is found to be mildly acidotic.MCQs PEDIATRICS 8) URINARY TRACT DISEASE A. It is a clinical state of systemic hyperchloraemic acidosis resulting from impaired urinary acidification. Treatment may require lithotripsy. Children with isolated forms of proximal or distal commonly present with growth failure.com 29 . Henoch Schonlein purpura C. Renal Calculi G. Dysuria and haematuria. Type 1 distal RTA. Three types exist. Types 1. Pyelonephritis F. 3) A 1 year old girl with a 3 month history of vomiting is investigated for failure to thrive. Renal tubular acidosis Note: Renal tubular acidosis is the answer to Item 3. Renal tubular acidosis H. G. I. dysuria. 2) A 14 year old boy with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections present with severe abdominal pain radiating to his back. Wilm's tumour Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above list of options that would best explain the following cases: 1) An 11 year old with a previous history of chronic glomerulonephritis presents with bruising and epistaxis.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . Systemic lupus erythematosus J. Nephro-calcinosis and hypercalciuria may complicate distal RTA and goals of treatment are to correct the acidosis and to maintain normal Bicarbonate and Potassium levels. Children present with abdominal pain. A full blood count confirms a pancytopenia. type 2 proximal RTA and type 4 mineralocorticoid deficiency. 2 and 4 each have several causes. Renal Calculi. Avoidance of dehydration is important. Pediatrician Consultant . haematuria may be present.
E. Ringworm H. C. Pityriasis rosea F. Candidiasis Note: Candidiasis is caused by Candida albicans (yeast). the adult mites lay their eggs in burrows in the skin and it results in an eczematous rash with parotitis skin. F. 3) A boy has an itchy rash over the trunk with a solitary large oval lesion on the back. Pityriasis rosea Note: Pityriasis rosea is a benign condition of the skin resulting in oval pink / brown scaly lesions over the trunk. Tinea pedis E. Pediatrician Consultant . Satellite lesions may also be seen. Transmission is through close body contact.MCQs PEDIATRICS 9) MUCOCUTANEOUS INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS A. Napkin dermatitis J. select the most appropriate diagnosis from the list of options: 1) A child complains of an itchy rash over his arms. Chlamydia C. which are usually preceded by a herald patch (a solitary large lesion usually between 1 –10cm).com 30 . His brother and sister have similar symptoms. Enterobiasis vermicularis B. Lichen sclerosis I. Candidiasis D. Lichen planus For each of the following children who present with an itch.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Scabies G. Scabies Note: Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei hominis. No treatment is required. Palestine . 2) A baby has an excoriated perineal rash involving the flexures. In babies it presents as a perineal rash which usually affects the flexures. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan.
Diphtheria F. He has an absolute lymphocytosis. Whooping cough Note: Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis infection. coughing. forced inspiration through a closed glottis may or may Dr. J. feeding difficulties and cyanosis. B. more than once or not at all. breathlessness. Asthma B. Epiglottis G.MCQs PEDIATRICS 10) CHILDHOOD RESPIRATORY DISEASES A. haemophilus.com 31 . Whooping cough For each patient below. Cystic fibrosis E. Chest examination reveals dull percussion note over the right base posteriorly with bronchial breath sounds on auscultation. cyanosed and breathless with intercostal recession. G. fever and respiratory distress are common. Chest X ray shows hyperinflation. Pediatrician Consultant . Chest X ray may show consolidation. Pneumonia Note: Pneumonia may occur at any age. cough.Kamel Youssef Hassan. The characteristic whoop. staphylococcus. Pneumonia H. tachypnoea. 2) A 1 year old baby boy is wheezy. Each option may be used once. Bronchiolitis Note: Acute bronchiolitis is very common in infancy. Bouts of coughing ending in vomiting. Common organisms are pneumococcus. especially at night and after feeding suggest the diagnosis. Retropharyngeal abscess J. 1) A six month old baby presents with high fever. In winter epidemics of respiratory syncytial virus infection are the commonest cause. Wheeze. Patients present with fever.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Examination reveals bronchial breath sounds and crepitations. TB and viruses. Croup D. cough and feeding difficulties. choose the SINGLE most probable diagnosis from the above list of options. Influenza I. 3) A 4 year old non immunized boy presents with bouts of coughing ending in vomiting. Palestine . Bronchiolitis C. mycoplasma.
2. rectal prolapse and bronchiectasis. high fever. It is characterised by sudden onset. or 3). A barking cough. His temperature is 39°C and he is unable to swallow his secretions. Dr. anaesthetic support are usually indicated.com 32 .MCQs PEDIATRICS not be present.Kamel Youssef Hassan. continuous stridor and drooling of secretions. Palestine . 5) A 2 year old boy is very unwell. C. F. Epiglottis Note: Acute epiglottis is due to Haemophilus influenza type B infection. She has a low grade fever. stridor is harsh and occurs only when child is upset. Absolute lymphocytosis is common. Pediatrician Consultant . Causative viruses are Parainfluenza (types 1.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Onset is over a few days. Her voice is hoarse and has a barking cough. Complications include CNS haemorrhages. Intravenous antibiotics. harsh voice and ability to swallow secretions are typical. 4) A nine month old baby girl is upset and has stridor. Croup Note: Croup usually occurs in epidemics in autumn or spring. respiratory syncytial viruses and measles virus.
Ampicillin plus Gentamicin D. Flucloxacillin H. Dr. Acyclovir B. which is highly contagious. 1) A 4 year old with a 3 day history of vomiting and diarrhoea. Teicoplanin For each case of infectious disease described below choose the single best treatment option from the list. Ciprofloxacin G. Pediatrician Consultant . Ceftriaxone F. Flu-cloxacillin Note: Impetigo is a common staphylococcal skin manifestation. 3) A 7 year old child with widespread impetigo. Symptomatic treatment J. I. Acyclovir plus Cefotaxime C. Most frequent sites being nostrils and the peri-oral area. Benzylpenicillin E. Flucloxacillin is the treatment of choice. Palestine .Gaza E-mail: [email protected] PEDIATRICS 11) TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE A. A.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Acyclovir Note: A child who is immuno-deficient and therefore must be provided with Zoster Immune Globulin if exposed to Chicken pox through contact. Conservative treatment only is required. Netilmicin I. treatment with Acyclovir is required. 2) A 2 year old child with an immune deficiency develops Chicken Pox. If the Chicken pox develops. G.com 33 . Symptomatic treatment Note: A child with a history of gastroenteritis is a very common childhood illness.
Pediatrician Consultant . erythematous rash which blanches on pressure. erythema followed by desquamation of the hands and feet. Kawasaki’s disease Note: There are major and minor features of Kawasaki disease. F. Palestine . beta haemolytic streptococcal infection. D. Kawasaki’s disease E. Scarlatina G. The rash may be confused with that of Kawasaki disease. Meningococcal infection J. G. punctate. However. Impetigo F. A thick white exudate develops on the tongue which peels leaving a “strawberry tongue” with prominent papillae. The skin feels like “sandpaper”. 3) A 3 year old child presents with high fever for 7 days. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome B. Infectious mononucleosis Note: This is a known effect of giving ampicillin during EBV infection.com 34 .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Dr.e. 2) A maculopapular rash develops in a child with sore throat and fever who has been treated with ampicillin. Stills disease (systemic onset juvenile chronic arthritis) Match the following descriptions of rash with the illness for which they are the most typical exanthem 1) A 5 year old boy has a bright. and a macular rash over the trunk with cervical lymphadenopathy.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Henoch – Schonlein purpura I. The rash fades and desquamates on the hands and feet. High fever and desquamation are typical. red. fissuring of the lips and strawberry tongue. Infectious mononucleosis H. conjunctival injection. desquamation occurs in late in Kawasaki’s disease. beginning in the axillae with some perioral pallor and relative facial sparing.MCQs PEDIATRICS 12) EXANTHEM A. Measles D. Rubella C. Scarlatina(scarlet fever) Note: This description is typical of Scarlatina i.
Chicken Pox B.MCQs PEDIATRICS 13) PRESENTATION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD A.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Babies may also present with vomiting and cyanosis. Tuberculosis For each presentation of infectious disease choose the single most likely diagnosis from the list of options. 1) May be complicated by cerebellar ataxia. G.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. encephalitis and thrombocytopenia. Mumps F. Typically causes a mild illness which may go undetected in 25-50% of cases. Measles E. Signs of an upper respiratory tract infection are also common with a paroxysmal cough (whoop). Palestine . Rubella I. Infectious mononucleosis D. Pertussis H. 2) May present with apnoeas during infancy. Mycoplasma G. Complications include broncho-pneumonia and bronchiectasis as sequelae is also associated though uncommon.com 35 . Viral cerebellitis is a complication. 3) Associated with a maculo-papular rash that typically starts on face and extends to rest of body H. A. Rubella Note: Rubella infection is uncommon now due to widespread MMR vaccination. Pediatrician Consultant . Typical symptoms are transient macular papular rash that starts on the face and extends to body and a low grade fever. Pertussis Note: Pertussis is caused by Bordetella pertussis. Complications include arthritis. A blood count will reveal a lymphocytosis. Chicken Pox Note: Chicken pox is a common childhood illness caused by Varicella. Herpes simplex C. Vesicles usually appear as crops over the trunk. In infancy it can be dangerous often presenting with apnoeas. Dr.
Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . The distribution is not that of HSP which covers typically the buttocks and limbs and is a purpuric rash. associated with painful swollen knees.MCQs PEDIATRICS 14) RASHES A. Henoch – Schonlein purpura I. reticulate macular rash develops mainly over the extensor surfaces of the limbs in a 5 year old boy with swinging temperature. The blood count. Henoch – Schonlein purpura Note: This is a description of HSP and the well recognised complication of HSP nephritis. There is microscopic haematuria on testing. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome B. There may be a history of minimal skin trauma which provides a port of entry for the organism. Infectious mononucleosis H. hot. She has areas of desquamation over her finger tips and in the axillae. painful knees and left elbow and palpable spleen.com 36 . Impetigo F. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome Note: SSSS results from infection with staphylococci with the exofoliative toxin A and B.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Rubella C. H. Her carer notices that her skin blisters easily following minimal contact. 3) A 5 day old girl has a high temperature and is irritable. These exotoxins cause disruption to the epidermal layer by interfering with intercellular junctions. A positive Nikolsky sign (slippage of the superficial layer of the epithelium on gentle pressure) The desquamation occurs concomitantly with the illness unlike Kawaskis disease and Kawasaki disease does not occur in this age group. 1) A salmon-coloured. Measles D. swollen. 2) A 12 year old boy develops petechiae and papules. The platelet count is normal. A. A proportion of these patients will develop progressive nephritis and end stage renal failure. Stills disease (systemic onset juvenile chronic arthritis) Note: “Salmon-coloured” is the description used to describe the rash of Still’s disease. C-reactive protein and chest X-ray are normal. Kawasaki’s disease E. Stills disease (systemic onset juvenile chronic arthritis) Match the following descriptions of rash with the illness for which they are the most typical exanthem. Meningococcal infection J. The ESR is 95. J. Scarlatina G. Mortality is up to 3% in children. some of which become purpuric over his buttocks and legs.
An alternative milk source such as soy milk can be used until this is done. Cystic fibrosis G. Irritable bowel syndrome I. Lactose intolerance H. 2) A 3 year old has intermittent diarrhoea with stools of varying consistency and sometimes undigested food particles.com 37 . Dr. Cow’s milk should be excluded from the diet and reintroduced between 1-2 years if tolerated. Palestine . To screen.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Ulcerative colitis D. Coeliac disease Note: Coeliac disease is more occurs more frequently in Downs’s syndrome. When plotting his growth on a chart specific for Downs syndrome children it is clear that both height and weight have fallen across 2 centiles. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome For the following children presenting with diarrhoea which is the most likely diagnosis: 1) A 6 year old boy with Downs’s syndrome has between 3 and 4 loose stools a day. She had now developed diarrhoea and her weight has been static in recent weeks.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Toddlers diarrhoea F. A full blood count shows a slight eosinophilia. 3) A 4 month baby girl has severe atopic eczema and is regularly reviewed in the paediatric clinic. Cows milk protein intolerance Note: CMPI is associated with eczema and eosinophilia. Pediatrician Consultant . Toddlers diarrhoea Note: Toddler diarrhoea (thought to be a normal variant) occurs mainly in preschool children and is evidenced by undigested food observed in the faeces in a well child. anti-TTG antibodies taken with serum IgA must be evaluated. Crohns disease C. Poor growth would indicate a likely pathological cause. D. A. His mother had tried to reduce his intake of diary produce but dietary manipulation has had no impact on the symptoms E.MCQs PEDIATRICS 15) DIARRHOEA A. Cows milk protein intolerance E. He is pale but otherwise the examination is unremarkable. His growth is satisfactory. Coeliac disease B. Abdominal migraine J.
Cytomegalovirus 4) A 7 year old male child is referred to hospital by the general practitioner with acute renal failure. Streptococcus pyogenes being a common pathogen. 4.9 oC. pulse 180/min and the respiratory rate 80/min. there are rhonchi and wheezes all over her chest.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 2. Pediatrician Consultant . Respiratory syncytial virus Comments: 1. and is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children. Rheumatic fever results from immune-mediated post Group A streptococcal infection.MCQs PEDIATRICS B. she had a cough and rhinitis. Congenital CMV infection is associated with petechiae. Palestine . intracerebral calcification which may lead to CNS damage with long term sequaelae. 3.com 39 . On examination her temperature is 38. M. On auscultation.Kamel Youssef Hassan. The diagnosis of Meningococcal meningitis is clear. She had subcostal retractions and nasal flaring. E. both resolved with rehydration. Five days previously. Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the commonest cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children worldwide. 5. D. Dr. The child had bloody diarrhoea and a low grade fever a week ago. Escherichia coli 5) A 4 month old female infant is brought to the hospital with severe respiratory distress. coli infection has resulted in Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome with renal failure. choroidoretinitis. hepatosplenomegaly.
Pertussis 2) Is caused by a paramyxovirus. Pertussis H. F. Mumps F. Glandular fever Comments: Whooping cough is not uncommon in infancy. Polio myelitis I. Mumps 3) This infection is often followed by a transient immuno-deficiency. Measles B. In the older child upper respiratory tract infections and a paroxysmal cough with a whoop is characteristic. Chicken Pox D.MCQs PEDIATRICS 17) VIRAL INFECTIONS A. Dr. E.com 40 . Palestine . Pediatrician Consultant . Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus. Rubella C. Hepatitis A For each description below choose the single most likely viral infection from the list of options 1) Caused by a gram negative pleomorphic bacillus G. Glandular fever G. Herpes Simplex E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. It typically presents with apnoeic episodes or cyanotic episodes during infancy. Glandular fever virus infects the B lymphocytes which results in an immuno-deficiency which is usually self limiting.Kamel Youssef Hassan.
cellulitis. 2) Spread is due to personal contact as well as by contaminated water supply. E. Palestine . Norwalk virus H. vomiting and diarrhoea approximately between 1-8 hours after ingestion. Pediatrician Consultant . Adenovirus B. Giardia Lamblia Note: Giardia Lamblia is a protozoa and may contaminate water or be transmitted by the faecal or oral route or person to person contact. Hepatitis A G. Epstein-Barr virus D. Symptoms include nausea. Staphylococcus aureus Note: Staphylococcus aureus is a gram positive coccus and the most common cause of osteo-myelitis and arthritis in children. Children are often asymptomatic however diarrhoea and cramps and weight loss may be features of the disease. Rotavirus I. Salmonella species J.MCQs PEDIATRICS 18) CHILDHOOD DIARRHOEA A. It may cause pneumonias and may contaminate food resulting in enterotoxins being released in to the intestinal tract. 3) An organism which is not only associated with gastroenteritis but is also the most common cause of osteomyelitis and arthritis in children.com 41 . E. I. Staphylococcus aureus Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) Causes diarrhoea by invading the brush border of the small intestine and causes vacuolation. folliculitis and furunculosis. Coli E. It may contaminate skin resulting in impetigo. J.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Salmonella species Note: Salmonella may contaminate foods improperly foods cooked or stored and invades the brush border of the small intestine. Giardia Lamblia F. Cytomegalovirus C. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan.
F.com 42 . Haemophilus Influenzae B E. B. The department of health has advised that HIV positive subjects with or with out symptoms should not receive BCG. Tuberculin Which of the vaccines listed above would be contra-indicated in the following scenarios: 1) Contra-indicated if known to be allergic to Neomycin. Dr. which include children with allergies to Gelatin. Hepatitis B D. Pediatrician Consultant .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Those receiving immuno-suppressive drugs or radiotherapy. 3) Contra-indicated in subjects with progressive neurological conditions.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Measles Mumps Rubella Note: refers to contra-indications to MMR.MCQs PEDIATRICS 19) CONTRA-INDICATIONS TO VACCINES A. Neomycin or kanamycin as well as children with untreated malignant disease or altered immunity. Polio H. 2) Contra-indicated in HIV positive patients. Palestine . BCG B. BCG Note: relates to vaccines in HIV infection. Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis C. Tetanus J. A. Influenza F. Children who have received another live vaccine by injection within 3 weeks and children should not be given MMR within 3 months of an Immunoglobulin injection. Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis Note: relates to DTP (and the pertussis component) which should not be given to subjects with any progressive neurological disorder particularly epilepsy and immunisation should be delayed until the condition is stable. Measles Mumps Rubella G. Rubella I. yellow fever or typhoid vaccinations.
Wheeze. coughing. 3) A 4 year old non immunized boy presents with bouts of coughing ending in vomiting. The characteristic whoop. G. fever and respiratory distress are common. Bronchiolitis Note: Acute bronchiolitis is very common in infancy. Palestine . Retropharyngeal abscess J. Pediatrician Consultant .MCQs PEDIATRICS 20) CHILDHOOD RESPIRATORY DISEASES A. 1) A six month old baby presents with high fever.Kamel Youssef Hassan. mycoplasma. Chest X ray shows hyperinflation. especially at night and after feeding suggest the diagnosis. Epiglottis G. haemophilus. Pneumonia H. more than once or not at all.com 43 . He has an absolute lymphocytosis. Pneumonia Note: Pneumonia may occur at any age. Whooping cough Note: Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis infection. Patients present with fever. Each option may be used once. Influenza I. Common organisms are pneumococcus. Croup D. Bronchiolitis C. staphylococcus. Chest examination reveals dull percussion note over the right base posteriorly with bronchial breath sounds on auscultation. cough and feeding difficulties. breathlessness. Diphtheria F. tachypnoea. cyanosed and breathless with intercostal recession. forced inspiration through a closed glottis may or may Dr. 2) A 1 year old baby boy is wheezy. Asthma B. J. choose the SINGLE most probable diagnosis from the above list of options. cough. In winter epidemics of respiratory syncytial virus infection are the commonest cause. Whooping cough For each patient below. B. TB and viruses.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Examination reveals bronchial breath sounds and crepitations. Cystic fibrosis E. feeding difficulties and cyanosis. bouts of coughing ending in vomiting. Chest X ray may show consolidation.
stridor is harsh and occurs only when child is upset. respiratory syncytial viruses and measles virus. Pediatrician Consultant . His temperature is 39oC and he is unable to swallow his secretions F. anaesthetic support are usually indicated. 5) A 2 year old boy is very unwell. Complications include CNS haemorrhages. Epiglottis Note: Acute epiglottis is due to Haemophilus influenza type B infection. or 3). Absolute lymphocytosis is common. Onset is over a few days.com 44 . 4) A nine month old baby girl is upset and has stridor. She has a low grade fever. Dr. Causative viruses are Parainfluenza (types 1. high fever. It is characterised by sudden onset.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 2.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Her voice is hoarse and has a barking cough. Intravenous antibiotics.MCQs PEDIATRICS not be present. A barking cough. C. Croup Note: Croup usually occurs in epidemics in autumn or spring. Palestine . harsh voice and ability to swallow secretions are typical. and continuous stridor and drooling of secretions. rectal prolapse and bronchiectasis.
choose the SINGLE most probable diagnosis from the above list of options. convulsions. Herpes simplex F. G. Palestine . Infection during pregnancy is treated with acylovir. Varicella immunoglobulin is administered to pregnant women who are exposed to infection. Coxsackie group B D.MCQs PEDIATRICS 21) CONGENITAL AND NEONATAL DEFECTS DUE TO MATERNAL INFECTIONS A. cardiac abnormalities. Listeriosis Dr. limb hypoplasia and convulsions. Cataracts are associated with infections in weeks 89. 1) A newborn baby presents with rudimentary digits. J. His mother had a special liking for soft cheese during her pregnancy. Listeriosis G. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) C. Each option may be used once. This is characterised by cerebral cortical and cerebellar hypoplasia. Rubella H. Diagnosis is based on rising antibody titres in blood taken 10 days apart and the presence of IGM antibodies at 4-5 weeks from incubation period. Syphilis I. Pediatrician Consultant . microcephaly. Prevention is by administering varicella vaccine even before pregnancy.com 45 .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. thrombocytopenia and cerebral calcification. more than once or not at all. Toxoplasmosis J.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 2) A six week old baby is confirmed to have cataracts. 3) A pre term neonate has multi-organ disease with granulomas on his skin. Symptoms are absent in 50% of mothers. F. Varicella For each patient below. Varicella Note: Chicken pox infection within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy may result in the congenital varicella syndrome. AIDS B. Hepatitis B E. It occurs in children of non immunised women. Rubella Note: This baby has congenital rubella. deafness at 5-7 weeks and cardiac lesions from 5-10 weeks. The foetus is most vulnerable in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. limb hypoplasia and rudimentary digits.
sulphadiazine and folic acid. Dr. soft cheeses and unpasteurised milk should avoid this infection. 5 in 1000 live births are affected. 4) A two week old baby has microcephaly.com 46 . Palestine . Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Note: Maternal CMV infection is usually mild and asymptomatic. Avoidance of partially cooked meats. I.Kamel Youssef Hassan.MCQs PEDIATRICS Note: Maternal listeriosis is usually a mild infection but transplacental infection and premature labour may occur in about 5% of cases. Neonatal infection is usually multiorgan and granulomas may be found on the skin and the pharynx. B. Toxoplasmosis Note: Maternal and foetal toxoplasma infection may be avoided by advising pregnant women to wear gloves when gardening or handling cat litter and to thoroughly cook meat. There is no effective prevention. Pediatrician Consultant . hepatosplenomegaly and microcephaly. Treatment is with ampicillin and gentamicin. 5% will develop cytomegalic inclusion disease. Affected babies are treated with pyrimethamine.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. The foetus is most at risk in early pregnancy. 5) A new born baby is very unwell with jaundice. seizures and chorioretinitis.
Enterobiasis vermicularis B. C. Ringworm H. Candidiasis D. Lichen planus For each of the following children who present with an itch. Chlamydia C. Ringworm Note: Ringworm also known as tinea corporis presents with plaques of scaling eczema which are characteristically itchy. Tinea pedis E. Pediatrician Consultant .com 48 . It is a common infestation in children and present with nocturnal anal pruritus and a perianal irritation. Dr. Palestine . Lichen sclerosis I. G. Scabies G. A.Kamel Youssef Hassan. select the most appropriate diagnosis from the list of options: 1) A child has itching in the vulva region mostly at night. 3) A diabetic child presents with a vulva rash.MCQs PEDIATRICS 23) MUCOCUTANEOUS INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS A. Pityriasis rosea F.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. In babies it presents as a perineal rash which usually affects the flexures. Satellite lesions may also be seen. Napkin dermatitis J. Enterobiasis vermicularis Note: Enterobiasis vermicularis is also known as threadworms. 2) A child presents with annular regions over the trunk. Candidiasis Note: Candidiasis is caused by Candida albicans (yeast).
Pleural effusions may also occur as well as cavitations. Pseudomonas aeruginosa J. gut or skin. Tuberculosis Note: TB. Chest x-ray is abnormal with generalised mottling.com 50 . Aspergilloma Note: Aspergilloma is a fungus which may complicate conditions such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. Progression of the primary complex may result in bronchopneumonia or bronchial obstruction secondary to enlargement of the lymph nodes. Tuberculosis From the list above. Examination may reveal hepatosplenomegaly and fundoscopy may reveal choroid tubercles.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 2) A 5 year old girl with a high temperature presents with painful blisters on the palms and soles of her feet E. Primary TB may spread to the blood stream resulting in TB. It is often associated with a high temperature. select the most appropriate diagnosis for the following presentations: 1) A 5 year old boy with cystic fibrosis undergoes a routine chest x-ray which reveals an apical round lesion on the left of his chest. Mycoplasma pneumonia H.MCQs PEDIATRICS 25) CHILDHOOD RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS A. Pediatrician Consultant . Chlamydia E. Children present with a cough and wheeze and there may be a positive skin test to aspergillus with an eosinophilia and an elevated IgE. Chest x-ray may reveal an apical round mass. anorexia and loss of weight of 3 months duration. Pneumocystis carinii I. The local infection spreads to the surrounding lymph nodes. B. J.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Characteristically individuals develop papules which then progress to vesicles. which is typically caused by Coxsackie B. 3) A 14 year old boy presents with fever. Palestine . which constitutes the primary complex in the lungs. Allergic Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis B. Bordetella pertussis D. Aspergilloma C. They are painful and pruritic and typically affect acral areas. Klebsiella pneumonia G.Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is a primary infection which may occur in the lung. Dr. Coxsackie B Note: describes a child with hand foot and mouth. Scattered crepitations are heard over both lungs. Coxsackie B F.
Listeriosis H. limb hypoplasia and convulsions.MCQs PEDIATRICS 28) CONGENITAL AND NEONATAL DEFECTS DUE TO MATERNAL INFECTION A. Chorio-retinitis suggests The presence of Jaundice. HSM and microcephaly suggests CMV infection. 1) A newborn baby presents with rudimentary digits. Pediatrician Consultant . AIDS B. Dr. thrombocytopenia and cerebral calcification. The presence of Choroido-retinitis strongly suggests a diagnosis of Toxoplasmosis. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Comments: Rudimentary digits and limb hypopkasia suggest congenital chicken pox infection. I. Palestine . C. Herpes simplex G. Syphilis I. Varicella J.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Listeriosis 4) A two week old baby has microcephaly. Coxsackie group B C. Rubella 3) A pre term neonate has multi-organ disease with granulomas on his skin. seizures and chorioretinitis. E. cardiac abnormalities. Varicella 2) A six week old baby is confirmed to have cataracts. Each option may be used once. cardiac abnormalities. Toxoplasmosis 5) A new born baby is very unwell with jaundice. choose the SINGLE most probable diagnosis from the above list of options. The baby born with granulomas and whose mother has a penchant for soft cheeses suggests Listeria Monocytogenes infection. The presence of cataracts. thrombocytopaenia and cerebral calcification suggest a diagnosis of Congenital rubella. Rubella F. Hepatitis B E. more than once or not at all. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) D. His mother had a special liking for soft cheese during her pregnancy.com 53 . J.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. hepatosplenomegaly and microcephaly. G. Toxoplasmosis For each patient below.
B. Infection is via the faeco-oral route and often occurs in children aged between six months to six years. Measles F. 2) A two year old boy is mildly unwell. 3) A Three-year baby girl presents with a macular confluent rash which appeared initially behind the ears and is spreading. sore throat and ulcerating vesicles in palms. 1) A two year old infant boy is admitted to hospital with vomiting. palms and soles of his feet. His mother has noticed vesicles in his mouth. Over the previous five days she has had a low grade fever. Incubation period is 5-7 days and these heal without crusting. Her mother is vague about her immunization history. Epstein barr E. Treatment is symptomatic. Mumps H. Each option may be used once. choose the SINGLE most probable causative agent from the above list of options. foot and mouth disease characterized by fever. catarrh and conjunctivitis. This RNA virus replicates in the intestinal mucosal cells damages transport mechanisms leading to salt and water depletion which results in diarrhorea and vomiting. Pediatrician Consultant . Cytomegalovirus D. none bloody watery diarrhoea and is dehydrated. Varicella For each patient with the group of symptoms listed below.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] 54 . Diagnosis is made from clinical features and culture of virus from stools and also by Polymerase chain reaction techniques. Adenovirus B. Treatment is mainly re-hydration and correction of any electrolyte imbalance. Palestine . H. orophaynx and on soles. Coxsackie Note: Coxsackie A16 virus is the cause of hand. Rotavirus I. more than once or not at all. Rotavirus Note: Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe viral gastroenteritis worldwide. Coxsackie C.Kamel Youssef Hassan. It emerges other children from his play group have developed a similar illness.MCQs PEDIATRICS 29) CHILDHOOD VIRAL INFECTIONS A. Rubella J. Molluscum contagiosum G. Dr.
C.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Many organs may be affected and congenital abnormalities result. Dr.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. runny nose and coughing lasts for five days. Outbreaks are common in areas with high numbers of non immunized children. Pediatrician Consultant . Antiviral therapy is reserved for systemic disease in the immunocompromised. Cytomegalovirus Note: Cytomegalovirus inclusion disease is the result of infection of the foetus. Incubation period is 14-21 days and following a brief period of malaise. 4) A Ten year old girl develops an itchy rash on her body which is spreading to her body. pneumonia. The typical macular confluent rash appears on the face from day 3-5 and spreads to the rest of the body. Palestine . hepatosplenomegaly. Diagnosis is made from clinical features. viral culture from lesions and a grater than 4-fold rise in antibody titres. She traveled to see her grandmother who was unwell with a painful rash three weeks ago. Varicella Note: Varicella (Chicken pox) is transmitted by respiratory droplets and contact with somebody with shingles. neonatal jaundice. meningitis and very rarely several years after primary infection subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE). 5) The four month old baby daughter of an HIV positive mother is admitted to hospital with seizures. Infection is transmitted via respiratory droplets and incubation period is 10-21 days. These are virtually diagnostic. deafness and mental retardation are some of the features that may occur. Koplik’s spots are bright red lesions with a central white dot which appear on the buccal mucosa. The rash evolves from papules to vesicles. Otitis media. The prodromal stage fever conjunctivitis. an itchy papulovesicular rash appears appears on trunk and spreads to the head and the extremities. J. Measles Note: Measles is caused by and RNA paramyxovirus and occurs worldwide.MCQs PEDIATRICS E. Microcephaly. She has neonatal jaundice and microcephaly. pustules and finally crusts. seizures.com 55 .
30) CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE A. Rheumatic fever B. TB C. Lyme's disease D. Chicken pox E. Histoplasmosis F. Cat scratch disease G. Measles H. Parvovirus I. Hepatitis B J. Herpes simplex For each cutaneous manifestation described below choose the single most likely associated infectious disease. 1) Erythema nodosum in presence of abnormal chest x-ray. B. TB Note: Erythema nodosum may be associated with streptococcal reactions, rheumatic fever and Tuberculosis. In the presence of an abnormal chest X-ray TB is the most likely answer. 2) Erythema marginatum A. Rheumatic fever Note: Erythema marginatum is one of the five major criteria to make a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. It is a pink rash with pale centres and a serpiginous margin, found on the trunk and proximal limbs. 3) Erythema chronicum migrans. C. Lyme's disease Note: Erythema chronicum migrans found in Lyme's disease. A febrile illness caused by Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by bites of animal tic. The rash is characterised by red margins and central clearing.
1) Theme: ABDOMINAL PAIN A. Peritonitis B. Appendicitis C. Constipation D. Urinary tract infection E. Mesenteric lymphadenitis F. Migraine G. Intussusception H. Henoch-Schonlein vasculitis I. Psychosomatic J. Shigella dysentery For the following patients with abdominal pain, choose the most likely diagnosis. 1) A previously well 10 month old baby presenting with drawing up of her legs with crying and some bloody runny stools. G. Intussusception Note: This is the right age group for intussception. It is often preceded by an URTI and it is thought that mesenteric lymphadenopathy may precipitate intussception. A red currant jelly-like stool is a late sign. In the older child, the cause of intussception may be HSP or lymphoma. 2) A 4-year-old child, with poor eating habits, iron deficiency anaemia and intermittent colicky abdominal pain. C. Constipation Note: Constipation is common in children and should be managed aggressively to establish regular bowel habit quickly. 3) A 2-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome who has developed a fever and abdominal pain. A. Peritonitis Note: The causes of abdominal pain in nephrotic syndrome are peritonitis (usually pneumococcal), renal vein thrombosis and hypovolaemia.
2) Theme: Skin lesions A. Café au lait spots B. Capillary haemangioma C. Port-wine stain D. Shagreen patch E. Adenoma sebaceum F. Cutis Marmorata G. Herald's patch H. Peri-oral pigmentation I. Hypo pigmentation J. Tuber Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) An 11 year old boy with learning difficulties has an acne type rash over the nose E. Adenoma sebaceum Note: relates to the condition known as Tuberous sclerosis. It is a condition where by hamartomatous lesions become evident in early childhood. Seizures and learning difficulties are common and skin manifestations include fibrous angiomatous lesions in the naso labial folds known as adenoma sebaceum. White macules are seen over the trunk known as Ash leaf macules and Shagreen patches resemble goose like flesh. Subungual fibromata are also common. 2) A 4 year old boy with a history of focal seizures and a birth mark C. Port-wine stain Note: relates to Sturge-Weber syndrome. The association and localization of aberrant vasculature in the facial skin, eyes and meninges. Most commonly in the trigeminal nerve distribution. 3) An infant with Down's syndrome has mottled appearance to the skin. F. Cutis Marmorata Note: relates to Cutis Marmorata, a mottled, marbled type appearance to the skin. Common in Down's syndrome as well as other Trisomies, hypothyroidism and Cornelia-de-Lange syndrome.
Palestine . alopecia and stomatitis.g. Alkylating agents such as Cyclophosphamide may cause a haemorrhagic cystitis.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Asparaginase results in a dose related Pancreatitis. It also has an affect on the autonomic system resulting in severe constipation and paralytic ileus. G. vomiting and bone marrow suppression. Vincristine 2) A drug inhibiting initiation of DNA synthesis resulting in conjunctivitis and cerebellar toxicity. Monitoring with echocardiograms is advised.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. More specific side-effects are listed in the questions above. Bleomycin Comments: All cytotoxic agents have adverse effects. which is often very difficult to detect. D.com 60 . J.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4) Theme: Chemotherapy Select the most appropriate chemotherapeutic agent from the above list that corresponds with the following actions and side effects: 1) A drug disrupting microtubule leading to loss of deep tendon reflexes. Pediatrician Consultant . Cytosine arabinoside 3) A drug resulting in dose related lung damage. The anthracyclines e. It may also result in sensory changes with parathesis progressing to loss of tendon reflexes. Vincristine is an alkaloid agent and results in sensory motor neuropathy with long-term use. Doxorubicin and Daunorubicin are cardiotoxic. The damage is dose related. Bleomycin is the main drug resulting in lung damage and occurs in up to 10% of patients. General side-effects include nausea. Dr.
Pediatrician Consultant . Dr. J. Hepatoblastoma 2) A malignant transformation of a skin resulting from an autosomal recessive condition. Xeroderma pigmentosum Select the most appropriate oncological diagnosis from the above list of options to explain the following scenarios 1) A 13-year-old boy presents with abdominal pain. It may present with anorexia.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Melanoma F. C.MCQs PEDIATRICS 5) Theme: Childhood malignancies A. Burkitt's nasopharyngeal carcinoma B. Diagnosis is made by hypoglycaemia with high serum Insulin and treatment is by Pancreatectomy. Wilm's tumour J. This boy has a past medical history of biliary atresia. Ewing sarcoma C. Teratoma I. Xeroderma pigmentosa is an autosomal recessive condition of defective DNA repair. abdominal mass and jaundice.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Neuroblastoma H. Nesidio-blastosis is also known as beta cell endocrine benign hyperplasia and affects the pancreas. F. Nesidio-blastosis G. It is associated with cirrhosis as well as biliary cirrhosis secondary to biliary atresia. Hodgkin's lymphoma E.com 61 . An abdominal mass is found. Palestine . Skin damage arise and malignant transformation results at multiple sites. Hepatoblastoma D. Xeroderma pigmentosum 3) A baby on the neonatal unit is found to be hypoglycaemic. Nesidio-blastosis Comments: Hepatoblastoma is a malignant liver tumour.
MCune Albright syndrome Which is the most applicable diagnosis for the following children. 1) A 3-year-old boy with delayed motor development is reviewed regularly in the child development clinic. Other associated features include coarctation of the aorta. A. Down's syndrome B. They should also be regularly assessed for the development of myopia and hearing loss. She has been referred to the growth clinic because of short stature. Klippel-feil syndrome I. Down's syndrome Note: Children with Down’s syndrome are screened yearly for the development of hypothyroidism. Dr. Turner's syndrome C. Other associated features include coarctation of the aorta. Laurence Moon Biedl syndrome J. Sotos syndrome H.com 62 . In her notes it is recorded that she had swollen feet at birth but she was lost to follow-up. infertility. Turner's syndrome Note: A karyotype should be performed in all girls presenting in this way. 2) A 16-year-old girl is being investigated for delayed menarche and short stature. Alzheimer’s-like dementia and Atlanto-axial subluxation. hypothyroidism and horse shoe kidney. B. hypothyroidism and horse shoe kidney. Noonan's syndrome D. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . He attends for routine annual blood tests to check his thyroid function.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Turner's syndrome Note: A karyotype should be performed in all girls presenting in this way. Marfan's syndrome G. Treacher-Collins syndrome F. Pedal lymphoedema at birth is a known presentation.MCQs PEDIATRICS 6) Theme: SYNDROMES A.Kamel Youssef Hassan. B. Klinefelter's syndrome E. infertility. These children have a predisposition to acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). 3) A girl of 6 years has been found to have hypertension and coarctation of the aorta. Pedal lymphoedema at birth is a known presentation.
I. Subsequent investigation demonstrates undetectable oestradiol levels and a prepubertal response to an LHRH test. Premature thelarche J. He has long-standing constipation. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Which is the most likely diagnosis in the following cases: 1) A 5-year-old girl presents with rapid breast development. deteriorating school performance and increased weight. In this case the alphafetoprotein tumour marker will be raised. Premature thelarche Note: There may be a slight FSH predominance on the basal gonadotrophin levels. Pediatrician Consultant .Kamel Youssef Hassan. G.MCQs PEDIATRICS 7) Theme: PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY A. Neurofibromatosis type 1 G. Granulosa-theca cell tumour Note: The rapid onset of puberty is indicative of a tumour. McCune Albright syndrome D. over a few months and an abdominal mass. 2) An 8 year old boy presents with testicular volumes of 8 mls bilaterally. Granulosa-theca cell tumour H. Symptoms result from the very high oestradiol levels. Dr. Thelarche variant F. pubic hair stage 3 and genital stage 3. Hypothyroidism Note: Long standing hypothyroidism can cause precocious puberty through high levels of TRH driving gonadotrophin secretion and cross reactivity of the FSH receptor with TRH. H.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] 63 . Examination is otherwise normal as is her height velocity. Palestine . Premature thelarche is self-limiting and thought to be the result of the body being exquisitely sensitive to low levels of oestradiol. 3) A 2year old girl presents with isolated bilateral breast development. Hypothalamic hamartoma E. Hypothyroidism I. Exaggerated adrenarche C. Craniopharyngioma B. breast stage 4. There was no pubic hair or cliteromegaly.
Phenytoin F. Beta Blockers D. Sodium Valproate H. Sulphonamides I. Aminoglycosides (such as Gentamicin) infused over a prolonged period during pregnancy will result in ototoxicity in approximately 2-3 % of cases.MCQs PEDIATRICS 8) Theme: Drugs During Pregnancy A. Pediatrician Consultant .Kamel Youssef Hassan. Warfarin Select the drug from the above list of options that is most likely to be associated with the following effects if taken during pregnancy: 1) This drug when taken in late pregnancy may result in the baby developing jaundice H. Aminoglycosides Comments: Sulphonamides taken in late gestation may compete with Bilirubin for protein binding sites resulting in a neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia. B. Pethidine G. Lithium E. Sulphonamides 2) This drug when taken in pregnancy may result in premature closure of the ductus arteriosis. Dr. A. Aspirin 3) Prolonged use of this drug may result in a permanent hearing impairment. Thiazide diuretics J. Aspirin has been associated with premature closure of the ductus arteriosis as well as haemorrhagic disorders. Aspirin C. Palestine .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Amino glycosides B.com 64 .
There is autonomous secretion of insulin that is independent of the serum glucose concentration. Pseudohypoparathyroidism C. 1) A 13-year-old boy presents with polyuria and polydipsia. Cerebral palsy J. Hypothyroidism For each of the following patients.4 mmol/L. 2. He has fed voraciously since birth.com 65 . These babies will have detectable insulin at the time of hypoglycaemia.MCQs PEDIATRICS 9) Theme: OBESITY A. G. Persistent hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia of infancy D. Hypothalamic tumour I. previously well. Hypothalamic tumour Comments: 1. increasingly severe headache and a convulsion.4 mmol/L (normal) and a serum glucose concentration of 1. Type 2 diabetes 2) A 3-month-old baby presents with a generalized convulsion. Acanthosis nigricans is indicative of insulin resistance and is found typically in the axillae and around the nape of the neck. However polydipsia and polyuria suggest insulinopenia and a failing pancreas which may occur in the later stages of type 2 DM. Coupled with obesity would suggest a hypothalamic tumour as this area of the brain is involved in appetite regulation. Type 1 DM is unlikely to present with obesity but rather weight loss.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. some require pancreatectomy. PHHI is a defect of the K+ ATP channels in the beta cell of the pancreas. Persistent hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia of infancy 3) A 9-year-old boy. headache and seizures suggest intracranial pathology. Treatment is with diazoxide and chlorothiazide. choose the most likely cause for their obesity. C. Behavioural disturbance. Asthma treated with Fluticasone E. Initial investigations demonstrate a serum calcium concentration of 2. Type I diabetes B. insulin resistance. Prader Willi Syndrome G. consuming in excess of 250 mls/milk/kg/day. Pediatrician Consultant . 3. These findings suggest type 2 DM i. There have been no previous concerns regarding his health and development.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr. H. Type 2 diabetes H. presents with a 6-month history of increasing behavioural disturbances. Palestine .e. Simple obesity F. He has mild asthma treated with prophylaxis in modest doses over the winter months only. On examination he has signs of acanthosis nigricans. which would not occur normally.
2) A 6-year-old child presents with acute onset symmetrical flaccid paralysis initially affecting the legs then involving the trunk. The CSF shows raised protein but no pleocytosis. plantar responses are up-going. He has mild ptosis. which typically presents in the teenage years. Fascioscapulohumeral dystrophy J.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Guillain-Barre syndrome Note: The description is of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Fascio-scapulo-humeral dystrophy Note: This is a description of fascio-scapular-humeral dystrophy. A. He has a low-grade fever and the thigh and buttock muscles are notably tender on examination. F. which may be preceded by an URTI. Spinal abscess For these children with lower limb weakness select the most likely diagnosis. 2 weeks prior to this he had been unwell with URTI and fever. Guillain-Barre syndrome B.MCQs PEDIATRICS 10) Theme: WEAKNESS IN THE LOWER LIMBS A. Chronic fatigue syndrome E. Distal sensory losses are demonstrable. Congenital myopathy H.Kamel Youssef Hassan. deep tendon reflexes are absent. Duchenne muscular dystrophy I. On examination there is minimal movement with gravity eliminated in all muscle groups in the lower limbs. Sometimes there is cranial nerve involvement (Miller Fisher syndrome) 3) A 9-year-old boy has a gradual onset of proximal weakness in the pelvic girdle and to a lesser extent in the shoulder girdle also. Spinal tumour F.com 66 . There are lower motor neurone signs but also with absent reflexes due to progressive distal demyelination. Dermatomyositis Note: Proximal myopathy. 1) A 15-year-old boy started walking at 18 months of age. Transverse Myelitis C. absence of facial expression and neck weakness. Pediatrician Consultant . Juvenile Multiple sclerosis D. heliotrope rash over eyelids and the description of Gotrens papules over the knuckles indicate dermatomyositis. His mother has similar symptoms I. There is a faint violaceous rash over the eyelids and some telangiecasia over the finger knuckles. The family history does not suggest an X-linked disorder rather autosomal dominant. Palestine . Dr. and now some mild weakness in the arms. Dermatomyositis G.
Kamel Youssef Hassan. 10 months E. Milestones are grouped under 4 headings: Gross motor Fine motor Hearing and language Social You should know the age range for each milestone. Palestine .com 67 . 5 years J.MCQs PEDIATRICS 11) Theme: DELAYED MILESTONES A. Pediatrician Consultant . 2 months Comments: It is important to be familiar with the developmental milestones.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 4 weeks B. 6 years At what age would you refer a child for investigation if they were unable to do the following:1) Sit unsupported D. 10 months 2) Walk independently F. 2 months C. Dr. 18 months G. 2 years H. 18 months 3) Smile B. particularly up to the age of 3 years. 3 years I. Developmental milestones are in Illingworth: 'The Normal Child'. 12 months F. 7 months D.
Salt poisoning H. C. Nephrotic syndrome Note: Hypoalbuminaemia (serum albumin falls below 25g/L). Pediatrician Consultant . renal vein thrombosis and hypotension (due to hypovolaemia & hypercoagulable state with low antthrombin III) .6g/dl. So are peritonitis (pneumococcal peritonitis due to low immunoglobulins). proteinuria (exceed 2g/24 hr.MCQs PEDIATRICS 12) Theme: Renal disease A. E. Remember it is important to establish whether nephrogenic in origin (treatment indomethacin or chlorthiazide – thiazides – carbamzepine . 3) A 2 week old boy presents to casualty with weight loss and inconsolable crying.)(In urine dipstick +3 – +4 for proteinuria) and hypercholestrolaemia (LDL . Palestine . or more than 40 mg/m2/hr. triglycerides) are features of nephrotic syndrome. Urinary tract infection E. oedema. 2) A 15 years old boy has felt tired.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Acute nephritis B.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] 68 . His serum urea is 20mmol/l and serum creatinine is 575µmol/l. Her urine dipstick shows proteinuria. Nephrotic syndrome C. lost his appetite and has not grown in the last year. Cystinosis Which diagnosis is most appropriate for the following patients? 1) A 2-year-old girl has become puffy in her face and has developed swollen feet. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome I. Chronic renal failure Note: Chronic renal failure may have an insidious onset and may present with slowed poor growth and delayed puberty. B. Diabetes insipidus D.chloramphenicol) or cranial (treatment DDAVP = exogenous ADH = Desmopressin = ADH analogue). His serum sodium is 150mmol/l and his urine osmolality is 100 mosm/kg (normal > 600). Diabetes insipidus Note: Hypernatraemia with concomitant low urine osmolality suggest DI. Dr. Barrter syndrome J. Chronic renal failure F. Diabetes mellitus G. His Hb is 9.
Congenital cytomegalovirus infection F. The infant was born at a gestational age of 36 weeks and weighed 2680g at birth. Haemolytic disease of the newborn K. Preterm birth M. Pediatrician Consultant . The following are some of the clinical findings and results of investigations. The raised bilirubin is initially unconjugated. Galactosaemia 4) On initial assessment. Palestine . Cephalhaematoma 2) The baby has a temperature of 38 oC and tends to bring up its feeds. ABO incompatibility B. H. thrombocytopenia and partially conjugated hyperbilirubinaemia are Dr. and on investigation. Sepsis 3) The liver and spleen are palpable and there is a family history of lethargy. Congenital biliary atresia E. M. 1) The infant was born after a difficult forceps delivery and the head appeared to be swollen in the right parieto-occipital area. hepatosplenomegaly and poor feeding. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency J.MCQs PEDIATRICS 13) Theme : Neonatal Jaundice A. In each case. Galactosaemia I. select the most likely cause of the jaundice from the list of options.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Sepsis A 6 day old infant is admitted with jaundice (serum bilirubin 300 micromol/l) and feeding poorly for the past 48 hours. petechiae and hepatosplenomegaly are noted. Microscopy of urine from a suprapubic aspirate shows large numbers of neutrophil polymorphs. The circulating white cell count is 18x109 /l. the conjugated fraction tended to rise.com 69 . C. Cephalhaematoma D. Congenital haemolytic anaemia G. Congenital spherocytosis H. Jaundice developed after 24 hours. in the second sample. Breast milk jaundice C. The haemoglobin is 12 g/dl. Hypothyroidism L. Urine examination is positive for reducing substances using Clinitest. there is indirect hyperbilirubinaemia.Kamel Youssef Hassan.
Formula milk feeds caused a rapid fall in bilirubin levels. thriving. vomiting.9mg/dl. Complications result from anaemia due to bleeding into the haematoma. Breast milk jaundice is defined as neonatal jaundice persisting for more than 28 days. and jaundice due to haemolysis within it 2.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 5. Chorioretinitis is noted later and intra-cranial calcification is reported on a CT brain scan. diarrhoea and failure to thrive. Galactosaemia is an autosomal recessive condition due to the absence of galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase. Upon commencement of milk feeds the child develops jaundice. This results in the intracellular accumulation of galactose-1-phosphate which is toxic. Breast milk jaundice Comments: 1. in an otherwise healthy. Palestine . B. with a total bilirubin level greater than 5. E. Sepsis likely due to urinary tract infection. CNS damage from congenital CMV infection exceeds that due to any other infectious cause. Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection is typically characterized by the signs described. Pediatrician Consultant . A cephalhaematoma is a subperiosteal swelling which can arise as a result of forceps delivery.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection 5) The baby was mostly breast fed and 20% of the bilirubin is conjugated.MCQs PEDIATRICS found. 4. 3. Dr. breast-fed infant.com 70 .
A multi system disorder which results in fever.com 71 . Kawasaki disease G. Palestine . Juvenile chronic arthritis F. The condition has variable inheritance with autosomal dominant and recessive forms. There is widespread osteopaenia resulting in bone fragility. abdominal pain and nephritis. Kidneys are also affected resulting in glomerulonephritis. Dipstick of her urine reveals proteinuria. 3) A 4 year old boy is admitted to casualty with fracture of her ulna after minor injury. Count) purpura nodules.MCQs PEDIATRICS 14) Theme : Connective tissue disease A. J.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Henoch Schonlein purpura Note: Henoch Schonlein purpura also known as anaphylactoid purpura result in nonthrombocytopenic = (normal plat. Ankylosing spondylitis B. Osteogenesis imperfecta Note: Osteogenesis imperfecta. D. Systemic lupus erythematosus Select one of the above diagnoses that would explain the following presentations: 1) A 10 year old boy presents with arthralgia.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. arthritis and a photosensitive rash. Henoch Schonlein purpura E. Blue sclera – differential diagnosis 1) Marfan syndrome 2) Ehler-Danlos syndrome 3) Osteogenesis imperficta 4)Pseudo-xanthoma elasticum Dr. G. the latter being more severe. Double stranded DNA with muscle antibodies. Dermatomyositis C. Osteogenesis imperfecta H. Pediatrician Consultant . Rheumatic fever I. She is noted to have blue sclerae and hearing impairment. Ehlers Danlos syndrome D. arthritis. arthritis. Scleroderma J. Diagnosis is made by elevated anti-nuclear antibody. which can be divided in to 4 separate types. 2) A six year old girl presents with fever. Systemic lupus erythematosus Note: describes a child with SLE. Individuals characteristically have blue sclerae and hearing impairment (conductive deafness). a syndrome of fragile bones due to defect in the α-chain of type 1collagen. malaise. an urticarial rash on the lower limbs and buttocks and abdominal pain. rashes typically photosensitive rash and a butterfly rash. bow legs.
Urinary tract infection E. She has blond hair and blue eyes and has developed hypothyroidism. Haemolytic uraemic syndrome I. D. Cystinosis Which diagnosis is most appropriate for the following patients? 1) A 4 1/2 year old girl was admitted to hospital with a 10 day history of progressive shortness of breath and puffiness of the face. J. There is often macroscopic haematuria and hypertension. Barrter syndrome J. Cystinosis Note: This is a description of cystinosis which is confirmed by having high white cell cystine levels.MCQs PEDIATRICS 15) Theme : NEPHROLOGY A. red cells 10/hpf. He had been thriving otherwise and was well previously. Chronic renal failure F. Diabetes insipidus D. Dr. Children typically have أﺷﻘرblond hair and blue eyes. A. Acute nephritis Note: The picture is one of fluid overload and with a preceding URTI making poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis the most likely diagnosis. Clinical examination revealed a raised JVP. Urinary tract infection Note: UTI should be ruled out in fractious pyrexial infants as the symptoms are non-specific. She was seen by her family doctor for a sore throat 2 weeks previously. Pediatrician Consultant . normal heart sounds.000/ml. 3) A 9 year old girl has chronic renal failure of unknown aetiology. feeds well and is afebrile. pulse rate of 160/min. hepatomegaly 2cm and bilateral basal lung crepitations. Nephrotic syndrome C.com 72 . Deposits of cystine may occur in the thyroid and lense.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Salt poisoning H. Pyuria alone is not sufficient to make the diagnosis of UTI.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. He seems settled during assessment. organisms >100. Palestine . 2) A 4 month baby boy is admitted because of inconsolable crying. Acute nephritis B. It is important to document whether there has been previous recent antibiotic usage and where possible a clean catch urine sample should be taken prior to starting antibiotic in this age group. She also has cataracts that are worsening over the last 2 years. Urinalysis reveals white cells 45/HPF. Diabetes mellitus G.
16) Theme : Personal and Social Development A. 3 months B. 8 months C. 12 months D. 18 months E. 2 years F. 3 years G. 4 years H. 5 years I. 6 years J. 7 years For each description of a child's personal and social development choose, from the list of options, the highest development age the child is most likely to have achieved. 1) The baby is reliably reacting to sounds and is able to comply with a formal hearing test. B. 8 month 2) A child who is starting to seek adequate role models and assumes feelings and habit of thought. G. 4 years 3) Is friendly to strangers but is not yet ready to play games such as peek-a-boo. B. 8 months Comments: This question relates to the personal and social aspects of normal development. 1) Between 8- 10 months babies become anxious when separated from the main carer, usually the mother for example if mother leaves the room. 2) Between 9-10 months the infant is able to wave bye bye and enjoys games such as peek-a-boo. 3) Between 18-24 months most children start to express their toilet needs. 4) Up until the age of 3 play is usually solitary, playing alongside their peers. 5) By 4 years the children usually start to role play for example pretending to be the same sex parent and play involves other children in parallel first and then interactively at around this age.
17) Theme : Emergency treatment A. 100% Oxygen plus nebulised Salbutamol B. 100% oxygen, adrenaline and hydrocortisone C. Adrenaline IV D. Dexamethasone E. Hyperbaric oxygen F. Intubation G. IV Hydrocortisone plus oral anti-Histamines H. Paralysis with Sodium Thiopentone I. Skin desensitisation J. Supportive treatment Select the most appropriate emergency treatment for the following cases: 1) A 13 year old boy is brought to A&E with a grossly swollen face and difficulty breathing following a bee sting. ﻟﺳﻌﺔ ﻧﺣﻠﺔ B. 100% oxygen, adrenaline and hydrocortisone 2) A 2 year old boy presents with a barking cough and stridor. D. Dexamethasone 3) A 4 month old baby with cough fever and mild respiratory distress has widespread crackles on auscultation. J. Supportive treatment Comments: 1) describes an anaphylactic reaction also known as angioneurotic oedema. In this case there is difficulty breathing i.e. life-threatening. Treatment includes 100% oxygen, IM adrenaline and IV Hydrocortisone. Intubation may be necessary. 2) The second case has croup as characterized by the barking cough. Humidified oxygen can help for mild cases but more severe cases require dexamethasone. 3) The principles of management for bronchiolitis includes supportive treatment only. There is no specific treatment other than humidified oxygen; broncho dilator therapy may be of some use
18) Theme : Fine Motor Development A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. 12 months E. 18 months F. 2 years G. 3 years H. 4 years I. 5 years J. 6 years For each description of a child's fine motor development choose, from the list of options, the highest development age the child is most likely to have achieved. 1) Can copy a circle and a cross and climbs and descends stairs, one foot per step. H. 4 years 2) A child can scribble and draw a straight line but not yet a circle. F. 2 years 3) Spontaneously scribbles ﺷﺧﺑطﺔwith a crayon طﺑﺎﺷﻳرand is starting to build a tower. E. 18 months Comments: This question relates to the fine motor area of development.
1) At 4 months the infant is able to grasp big objects and move them in to the mid-line. 2) At 6 months the baby can grasp an object such a rattle and starts to transfer it from hand to hand. He or she also starts to discover the rest of his or her body parts. 3) The pincer grip develops between 6 or 9 months and by 10 months the fine pincer grip is achieved with the baby being able to pick up small pellet like objects between thumb and forefinger. 4) At 18 months the baby starts to spontaneously scribble if offered a crayon for example 5) At 24 months the child is able to copy a straight line. 6) By age 3 years the child can copy a circle. 7) By 4 years can copy cross. 8) By 4½ years can copy a square. 9) By 5 years of age can copy a triangle 10) A diamond at about 6 years of age. 11) At the age of 3 the child starts to draw people usually starting as a “head and stick” extremity person and as development progresses the person becomes more sophisticated.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 2) A one year old boy with a history of intermittent bleeding pr presents with features of an interception D. Pyloric stenosis J.MCQs PEDIATRICS 19) Theme : Causes of vomiting A. Urinary tract infection Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A 2 day old breast fed baby is vomiting after each feed. It is frequently found in babies with Down's syndrome. Meconium ileus G. The Meckel's diverticulum is remnant of the vitilo-intestinal duct and can present with features of intussusception or diverticulitis. Babies present with bilious or non-bilious vomiting and a “double bubble” are seen on abdominal xray. Pediatrician Consultant . Duodenal atresia Note: Duodenal atresia is the most common cause of duodenal obstruction in infancy. Dr. Abdominal x-ray demonstrates a double bubble. Gastro-enteritis H. Gastro-oesophageal reflux I. 3) A 4 month old baby who is thriving has persistent vomiting which is occasionally blood stained. Meckel's diverticulum Note: Meckel's diverticulum is most common under the age of 2. Ulcerative colitis F. Commonly presents with painless bleeding and is diagnosed by a Meckel's scan. Palestine . Once the abdominal segment of the oesophagus lengthens in the first few months of life reflux improves. Cyclical vomiting B.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Gastro-oesophageal reflux Note: Gastro-oesophageal reflux. Reflux of gastric contents in to the oesophagus is a common event in infancy. Duodenal atresia C. Over feeding D. B. Meckel's diverticulum E.com 76 . H. This is the result of distension of the stomach and duodenum with a constricting pylorus between them.
3) Phenytoin is well known for causing the foetal hydantoin syndrome. Warfarin Select the drug from the above list of options that is most likely to be associated with the following effects if taken during pregnancy: 1) This drug taken in early pregnancy may result in Ebstein's anomaly in 3% of cases. G. If given in early pregnancy is associated with a wide variety of cardiac defects with approximately 8% having severe cardiac disease. Aspirin C. Lithium E. when taken in pregnancy may result in a baby being born with cranio-facial abnormalities.MCQs PEDIATRICS 20) Theme : Drugs During Pregnancy A. compromising cranio-facial abnormalities and learning difficulties as well growth impairment. compromising the foetal Valproate syndrome. D. Aminoglycosides B.Kamel Youssef Hassan. It is also associated with abnormalities of the orofacial and digits. Lithium 2) This drug may result in a neural tube defect in approximately 2% of cases. Dr. Pethidine G.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Sulphonamides I. Pediatrician Consultant . Sodium Valproate H. Palestine . Phenytoin F. 2) Sodium Valproate tends to induce a neural tube defect (spina bifida) in approximately 2% of pregnancies and therefore should be avoided. Thiazide diuretics J. Phenytoin Comments: 1) Lithium. Beta Blockers D. E. Ebstein's anomaly being the most common (3% of all cases). growth impairment and learning difficulties. a drug used in the treatment of bipolar affective disorder. Sodium Valproate 3) This drug.com 77 .
Pancreatitis I. E. diarrhoea and possibly dehydration. Acute gastro-enteritis B. They may have a flitting arthritis affecting large joints. Dr.com 78 . Mesenteric Adenitis G. Appendicitis C. Acute gastro-enteritis Note: relates to a child with gastroenteritis. Wilm's Tumour Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A 12 year old boy with a 3 week history of coryza is brought to A&E complaining of severe abdominal pain. purple rash is rather characteristic with buttocks and extensive surfaces of the legs and arms being affected.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 2) A 10 year old girl has just returned from Thailand. She denies any history of vomiting or excessive exercise. polydipsia and polyphagia. a known diabetic. has similar symptoms. D. protein and fats. A. Henoch Schonlein Purpura F.Kamel Youssef Hassan. which do not disappear with pressure. In bacterial gastroenteritis. papular. Her mother. Nephroblastoma H. 60% of cases are due to viruses for example Rotavirus. Palestine . Sickle Cell crisis J. Children present with polyuria. Diabetes mellitus results from low Insulin levels resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate. Constipation D. Children present with abdominal pain. Children sometimes complain of abdominal discomfort and there is a history of weight loss. fever is common and children present with colicky abdominal pain. Diabetes Mellitus E. 3) A 12 year old girl with a 2 month history of weight loss and increased appetite weight loss is brought to Casualty with severe abdominal pain. possibly melaena due to haemorrhage and oedema of the gut wall.MCQs PEDIATRICS 21) Theme : Abdominal Pain A. The nephritis presents with microscopic haematuria and proteinuria and the macular. Pediatrician Consultant . Henoch Schonlein Purpura Note: Henoch Schonlein purpura also known as anaphylactoid purpura has an unknown aetiology. The commonest metabolic / endocrine problem in childhood. Diabetes Mellitus Note: describes a child with diabetes mellitus. He has swollen ankles and nodules on his buttocks. She is brought to history of severe diarrhoea associated with abdominal pain. In the developed world gastroenteritis is very common and usually mild. Her mother says that the child has been wetting her bed over the past 4 months. vomiting.
She has a fever and develops a non-blanching rash. 3) Migraine is a recurrent headache with symptom free interval. a complete ophthalmoplegia which lasts several days. Other symptoms include abdominal pain. nausea or vomiting. cardiovascular instability.MCQs PEDIATRICS 22) Theme : Causes of Headaches A. Sub arachnoid haemorrhage J. Pediatrician Consultant . irritability and later develop in to a rash and shock. Most commonly symptoms start off as being non-specific. Migraine Comments: 1) Bacillus Meningitis is a severe infection that carried serious morbidity and mortality. aura.com 79 . Meningitis 2) A 17 year old male with a 4 day history of cough and fever presents with altered sensorium and vomiting. Subdural haemorrhage I. Other visual disturbances may take the form of blurred vision. visual sensory or motor (photophobia may also occur). anorexia. Encephalitis 3) A 10 year old girl with a 6 month history of episodic abdominal pain presents with a severe headache. 2) Encephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and children present with an encephalopathy. Encephalitis E. for example fever. Herpes viruses have been implicated as well as other viruses and often there is a devastating consequence. For example hemiplegic migraine. 1) A 16 year old girl develops headache and vomiting. It may present suddenly or insidiously. Cerebral tumour C. seizures and complications include cerebral oedema. Palestine . Cluster headache D. F.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr. More specific signs include neck stiffness and seizures. G. Benign intra-cranial hypertension B. Meningitis G. Complicated migraine occurs when there are neurological signs during a headache that may persist after the headache has terminated. Initial symptoms may be non-specific or flu-like followed by changes in mental state. Migraine H. D. Tension headache Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above list that would explain the following cases.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Extradural haematoma F. fortification spectra and flashing lights.
Babies also are seen to have sweating as a prominent symptom. In the second case the unilateral nature of the reduced breath sounds and wheeze strongly suggest inspissation of a foreign body. Tension pneumothorax J. Dr. Palestine . It may be possible to pick up heart enlargement clinically and chest x-ray may reveal cardiomegaly and plethoric lung fields. Examination reveals reduced breath sounds over one lung and a localized wheeze. Oedema may be seen around the dependant parts of the body. The baby may be having difficulty completing feeds and as a result there may be a problem with poor weight gain. lethargy and shortness of breath. Hysterical over-breathing F. Pulmonary crepitations may also be heard. Inhalation of foreign body 3) A boy presents with a dry cough. Diabetic ketoacidosis E. Acute severe asthma B. A murmur may be present or a gallop rhythm.com 80 . Inhalation of foreign body G. The baby becomes breathless particularly after crying or feeding. J. commonly in the first year of life. Cardiac failure C.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Pediatrician Consultant .MCQs PEDIATRICS 23) Theme : Dyspnoea in children A.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Examination reveals reduced breath sounds over one side which is dull to percussion. Pleural effusion Comments: Heart failure – A number of congenital heart lesions will result in cardiac failure. Costochondritis D. Pulmonary embolism I. F. Pleura effusion H. On examination the baby may be tachycardic and tachypnoenic. The final case has again unilateral signs but on this occasion the dullness to percussion suggest a pleural effusion. Pleural effusion Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the options above that best explains the following cases: 1) A 3 month old baby presents with tachycardia and tachypnoea with widespread crepitations B. Cardiac failure 2) A 3 year old presents with cough and haemoptysis.
Hirschsprung's disease Note: Hirschsprung's disease is absence of ganglia cells in part or all of the wall of the colon. Aerophagia B. if unsuccessful surgery is required.Kamel Youssef Hassan. J. constipation and distension. degenerative changes of the brain and Kayser-Fleischer rings on the cornea. It presents as paroxysmal pain occasionally with vomiting and palpation may reveal a sausage shaped mass in the right upper abdomen. Galactosaemia D. 2) A 9 month old baby presents with a sudden onset of abdominal pain and loose stools which have the appearance of red currant jelly. It is as a result of low Caeruloplasmin and low Copper excretion.MCQs PEDIATRICS 24) Theme : Abdominal diseases of Childhood A. Lactose intolerance G. E. Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency C.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Intussusception F. Thalassaemia J. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . Mesenteric adenitis H. 3) A 4 day old infant presents with severe abdominal distension and feculent vomiting D. Reyes syndrome I. The child presents with bilious or feculent vomiting. A delay in diagnosis results in the child passing blood stained mucus rectally some times known as red currant jelly. Hirschsprung's disease E. Wilson's disease Select one of the above options that is the most appropriate diagnosis for the following cases: 1) Usually presents with chronic liver disease often in association with neurological features. Wilson's disease Note: describes a child with Wilson's disease also known as hepatolenticular degeneration.com 81 . Dr. Intussusception can sometimes be reduced hydrostatically. It is an autosomal recessive condition characterized by cirrhosis of the liver. Intussusception Note: Intussusception is an invagination of the bowel in to an adjacent segment.
7. At 12 months the baby can raise ﻳﻘومindependently and often starts to take a few steps alone. Cruising is usually achieved by about 10 months. At 5 months the baby starts to roll over and 4. 1) A baby can crawl. 8. J.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 1. weight bare and is starting to cruise. Pediatrician Consultant . 1 month B. 10 months 2) A baby rolls from front to back and back to front however is not yet sitting unsupported. 1 year H. 18 months I. At 3 months when placed prone an infant can lift his head with his arms extended. 8 months F. 2. At 3 years the child can ascend stairs in an adult fashion using alternating feet per step however is unable to descend the stairs in such a fashion until 4 years of age. He or she can ascend stairs with assistance 10. 6 months E. 3 years For each description of a child's gross motor development choose. By 4 months head lag is lost and this is evident when raised from supine to the sitting position. 2 years J. D.com 82 . Palestine . 3 years Comments: This question relates to gross motor skills area of development. Dr. 9. the highest development age the child is most likely to have achieved. 4 months D. At 18 months the toddler can run although this is usually in a tiff fashion.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 5. At 20 months the child can climb the stairs holding on to a rail. 2 months C. Sitting unsupported is usually seen by 6-7 months 6. 10 months G. 6 months 3) A child ascends stairs using alternating feet and is able to stand on one foot for a few seconds. F. from the list of options. At 6 months the baby is starting to sit up with support for example cushions. 3. At 9 months the baby can start to crawl.MCQs PEDIATRICS 25) Theme : Gross motor development A.
Gluten free diet Note: relates to Coeliac disease. abdominal pain. A sensitivity and intolerance to the gliadin protein in rice. diarrhoea. wheat and barley. Children present with failure to thrive. Dr. She is found to have anaemia and colonoscopy reveals a cobble stone appearance. 2) A 7 year old child presents with a 3 month history of abdominal pain. No action Note: Describes a child with toddler diarrhoea due to a fast gut transit time. High fibre diet I. Pancreatic enzyme supplements G. B. Praziquantel Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A 2 year old girl is taken to the A&E department by her mother who says that her child has diarrhoea and describes the stool as looking like peas and carrots.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis respectively. Vitamin D H. Gluten free diet C. Lactose free diet F. Steroids E. Children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years may have this complaint which manifests as a chronic diarrhoea. She has an itchy rash over her limbs. Metronidazole B. In Crohn's disease the colonoscopy will reveal cobbled stone mucosal appearances with fistulae where as in ulcerative colitis (crypt abscesses + Collar button ulcers)are present. Pediatrician Consultant . No action D.MCQs PEDIATRICS 26) Theme : Treatment of Diarrhoeal illness A.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Diagnosis is suspected by elevated (anti-gliadin / anti-reticulin / anti-endomysial) antibodies and confirmed by jejunal biopsies. anorexia and abdominal distension. C. Children are otherwise healthy and thriving with all investigations carried out being normal. Steroids Note: Relates to inflammatory bowel disease. Breast milk allergy J. D. 3) A 12 year old girl whose height and weight are on the 3rd centile complains of diarrhoea with a history that the stools are difficult to flush away. Palestine .com 83 .
MCQs PEDIATRICS 27) Theme : TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD CONDITIONS A. Erythromycin D. Cefotaxime Note: Meningitis should be suspected in any ill baby and may present with unusual crying. Paracetomol H. 3) A 5 month old baby presents with a fever. Bulging or tense anterior fontanelle. select the single treatment option most likely to alter the clinical course of the disease in each case. Palestine . An examination of the cerebrospinal fluid shows an elevated number of neutrophil polymorphs B. Pediatrician Consultant . poor feeding and a generalized convulsion.Kamel Youssef Hassan. opisthotonus and shock may be present. No medication G. fever. or not at all 1) A playful and active 5 year old boy presents with a low grade fever and bruising. Penicillin I. fits and vomiting.com 84 . poor feeding. 2) A 10 year old girl comes back from school camp with a temperature. Dr. Gentamicin E. Based on the symptoms presented below. Cefotaxime C. His platelet count is 14 x 109 /L F. No medication Note: Childhood thrombocytopenia may occur in the setting of viral illness. Immunoglobulin F. Each option may be used once. Acyclovir B. stiff neck. Quinine All of the following children present with a febrile illness. coma. The most vulnerable children are not immunized. which has been going on for 10 days C. more than once. Erythromycin Note: Outbreaks of whooping cough may in school camps. The rest of the examination is normal. For children more than three months old cefotaxime is the treatment of choice. Prednisolone J. lethargy.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. breathlessness and cough.
com 85 . cervical lymphadenopathy. polymorphous rash. she is completely alert again. 5) A 4 year old girl presents with a temperature of 39oC having just had a generalized convulsion lasting 3 minutes. Her older brother had similar fits at the age of 3 years G. Inflammatory markers are elevated and treatment is with intravenous immunoglobulin.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Pediatrician Consultant . oral mucosal changes with red sore tongue. E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Palestine . There is a generalized rash. Paracetomol Note: Febrile convulsions are generalized tonic/clonic symmetrical seizures which occur with rapid rises in temperature in children between the ages 3 months and 5 years who have no history of epilepsy or CNS disease. conjunctivitis and a red tongue. lymphadenopathy and desquamation of palms and soles. with desquamation of the skin of the fingers and toes. twenty minutes later. Immunoglobulin Note: Kawasakis disease is characterized by bilateral conjunctival injection.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4) A 3 year old Asian girl presents with a high temperature for six days. Dr.
3 years H. 3 years Comments: This question relates to the fine motor area of development. Palestine . 9 months D. Pediatrician Consultant . 5 years 2) A baby transfers objects to his mouth and has a fine pincer grip using thumb and forefinger.MCQs PEDIATRICS 28) Theme : Fine Motor Development A.com 86 . 3) The pincer grip develops between 6 or 9 months and by 10 months the fine pincer grip is achieved with the baby being able to pick up small pellet like objects between thumb and forefinger. from the list of options. He or she also starts to discover the rest of his or her body parts. 3 months B. D. 2 years G. 12 months E. 5) At 24 months the child is able to copy a straight line. 18 months F. 6 years For each description of a child's fine motor development choose. 4 years I. 1) A child can copy a square and a triangle but not yet a diamond.Kamel Youssef Hassan. G. 1) At 4 months the infant is able to grasp big objects and move them in to the mid-line. Dr. 5 years J. 2) At 6 months the baby can grasp an object such a rattle and starts to transfer it from hand to hand. 6) By age 3 years the child can copy a circle. 12 months 3) Can only copy a circle and builds a tower of 9 cubes. 7) By age 4 years the child can copy a cross. I. 8) By 4½ years the child can copy a square 9) By 5 years of age a triangle.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. the highest development age the child is most likely to have achieved. 4) At 18 months the baby starts to spontaneously scribble if offered a crayon for example. At the age of 3 the child starts to draw people usually starting as a “head and stick” extremity person and as development progresses the person becomes more sophisticated. 6 months C. 10) A diamond at about 6 years of age.
Diabetic ketoacidosis E. Pleura effusion H. Children may be shocked and will be hypoxic with reduced air entry and hyperresonance. The clue in the third case the relatively silent chest associated with pulsus paradoxus. however no crackles or wheeze. Tension Pneumothorax 2) A 17 year old presents with a sudden onset of chest pain. It is a potentially life threatening event with air accumulating under the pleura in the pleural space.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dyspnoea is common associated with pain. Other Causes of pulsus paradoxus include (pericardial tamponade /effusion/ constriction and myocarditis). This would suggest severe asthma. which pushes the mediastinum across the chest. Acute severe asthma Comments: Tension pneumothorax may result following trauma. He has a pulsus paradoxus. H. I. Examination reveals a sinus tachycardia and a pleural rub. It may arise in children as a result of surgery for example scoliosis surgery. Palestine . Pulmonary embolism I. Distended neck veins may also be visible. Hysterical over-breathing F.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Pulmonary embolism is uncommon in infants and children. Examination reveals reduced expansion and hyperresonance over one side with reduced breath sounds.com 88 . Examination of the chest reveals poor air entry. Inhalation of foreign body G. Pulmonary embolism 3) A 13 year old boy presents with tachypnoea and tachycardia. recent abortion or the oral contraceptive may be predisposing problems.MCQs PEDIATRICS 30) Theme : chest pain in children A. Clinical manifestations may suggest pneumonia. Costochondritis D. Unilateral pneumonia Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the options above that best explains the following cases: 1) 14 year old presents to Accident & Emergency with a sudden onset of chest pain and shortness of breath. It may also occur following prolonged inactivity. Pediatrician Consultant . In adolescents drug abuse. A. Cardiac failure C. There may be no physical signs although the embolism is sufficiently large there may be a pleural friction rub. Acute severe asthma B. Dr. Tension pneumothorax J.
Treatment is supportive Dr. Pancreatitis I. It is as a result of mucus obstructing the lumen causing ischaemia of the mucosa and ultimately perforation. B. Nephroblastoma H. Children present with vomiting and abdominal pain which radiates through tot he back.Kamel Youssef Hassan.com 89 . She is found to have sclerae and painful fingers. It is also a feature of chronic hyperlipidaemia or congenital anomalies of the biliary retract or pancreas. Usually seen in children over the age of 5. Constipation D. Sickle Cell crisis J. Acute gastro-enteritis B. Henoch Schonlein Purpura F. Palestine . Clinical suspicion is confirmed by elevated amylase levels and calcification of the pancreas on abdominal x-ray. Sickle Cell crisis Note: Sickle cell disease is a haemoglobinopathy caused by substitution of Valine for Glutamic acid at the 6th position of the Beta chain. rebound tenderness. Diabetes Mellitus E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. I. It results in a haemolytic anaemia resulting in vaso-occlusive episodes leading to splenic infarction and dactylitis. fever and vomiting. Appendicitis Note: describes acute appendicitis.MCQs PEDIATRICS 31) Theme : Abdominal Disease A. 2) An 11 year old boy with a 12 hour history of anorexia and polyuria complains of severe abdominal pain. Mesenteric Adenitis G. Children present with a temperature. The commonest acute surgical emergency of childhood. H. On examination he has a temperature of 38°C and is tender posteriorly on pr examination. vomiting and fever. Pediatrician Consultant . 3) An 11 year old boy with cystic fibrosis presents with recurrent attacks of abdominal pain. BM is 4mmol per litre. Pancreatitis Note: relates to description of chronic Pancreatitis in a child with cystic fibrosis. Appendicitis C. Wilm's Tumour Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A 9 year old Italian girl has severe abdominal pain. abdominal pain and guarding in the right iliac fossa.
Laboratory findings include abnormal liver and muscle enzymes. Mesenteric adenitis H. Aerophagia B. Mesenteric adenitis Note: Mesenteric adenitis commonly accompanying upper respiratory tract infections and is due to inflammation in the abdominal lymph nodes. Examination often reveals cervical lymphadenopathy and central tenderness. Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency C. Intussusception F. liver and brain and clinical manifestations include jaundice. There is often a history of pharyngitis and abdominal pain.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Dr. hepatomegaly. Treatment is dietary adjustment. Hirschsprung's disease E. G. Thalassaemia J. Galactosaemia D. It accumulates in kidneys. Diagnosis is made by identifying urinary galactose. Reyes syndrome Note: Reyes syndrome is an acute disease of the liver often associated with a viral infection or Salicylate toxicity . 2) A 3 year old child with a 2 day history of headache and pharyngitis complains of severe abdominal pain. Treatment is supportive. hypoglycaemia.com 90 . Galactosaemia Note: Galactosaemia results as a result of galactose 1 phosphate uridyl transferase. Palestine . H. 3) A 28 day old jaundice baby with early onset vomiting and diarrhoea. seizures and poor weight gain. Wilson's disease Select one of the above options that is the most appropriate diagnosis for the following cases: 1) A 10 year old child develops severe vomiting and becomes encephalopathic during a viral illness. Lactose intolerance G.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Pediatrician Consultant . vomiting.MCQs PEDIATRICS 32) Theme : Abdominal diseases of Childhood A. Reyes syndrome I. C.
com 91 . Palestine . Herald's patch H.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Hypopigmentation J. 2) A child with learning difficulties is described as having goose like flesh. Café au lait spots Note: relates to Neurofibromatosis type 1. Capillary haemangioma C. White macules are seen over the trunk known as Ash leaf macules and Shagreen patches resemble goose like flesh. Subungual fibromata are also common. Peri-oral pigmentation I.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Shagreen patch Note: relates to Tuberous sclerosis.MCQs PEDIATRICS 33) Theme : Skin lesions A. It is a condition where by hamartomatous lesions become evident in early childhood. Café au lait spots B. A history of Iron deficiency anaemia. colonoscopy may reveal polyps. Peri-oral pigmentation Note: refers to Peutz-Jeghers syndrome characterized by peri-oral pigmentation. Adenoma sebaceum F. Cutis Marmorata G. Tuber Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) A child has an abundance of birth marks associated with axillary freckling. A. H. D. Dr. Seizures and learning difficulties are common and skin manifestations include fibrous angiomatous lesions in the naso labial folds known as adenoma sebaceum. Pediatrician Consultant . 3) A child with a history of Iron deficiency anaemia presents with per rectal bleeding and is found to have this characteristic appearance. Shagreen patch E. Café au lait lesions are brown pigmented marks found in abundance in Neurofibromatosis as well as other genetic conditions for example Tuberous sclerosis. Port-wine stain D.
G. Palestine . from the list of options. 1) A baby shows stranger awareness. 7 years For each description of a child's personal and social development choose. C. Pediatrician Consultant . 18 months E.10 months babies become anxious when separated from the main carer. 4 years 3) A child is starting to indicate the need to sit on the potty. Dr. play is usually solitary at this age and the child tries to control objects over other children. 3) Up until the age of 3 plays is usually solitary.com 92 . E. 12 months D. usually the mother for example if mother leaves the room. 4 years H. 8 months C. playing alongside their peers.MCQs PEDIATRICS 34) Theme : Personal and Social Development A. 2 years F. 5 years I. 5) By 4 years the children usually start to role play for example pretending to be the same sex parent and play involves other children in parallel first and then interactively at around this age. 2 years Comments: This question relates to the personal and social aspects of normal development. Between 18-24 months most children start to express their toilet needs.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. is able to wave and clap his hands and is starting to spoon feed himself. the highest development age the child is most likely to have achieved.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 12 months 2) Can dress and undress including buttons and can imitate the construction of bridges and steps with blocks. 3 months B. 1) Between 8. 2) Between 9-10 months the infant is able to wave bye bye and enjoys games such as peek-a-boo. 3 years G. 6 years J.
Testicular feminisation syndrome Note: The third case has testicular feminisation.com 93 . XO syndrome H. Testicular feminisation syndrome G. Individuals are tall and thin. Aarskog syndrome B. oligomenorrhoea and hirsutism. She has normal female external genitalia but intra-abdominal testicles with an XY karyotype. XXY syndrome J. Gonadal dysgenesis D. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . F. depression and a conduct disorder. Seizures are common 2) A 16 year old female presents with obesity. Dr. XYY syndrome Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the list above that best describes the following cases 1) A 12 year old girl has seizures. 3) A 14 year old phenotypic female presents with primary amenorrhoea.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Fragile X C. Hermaphroditism E.Kamel Youssef Hassan. They have behavioural problems and are mildly dysmorphic with epicanthic folds and hypertelorism. Polycystic ovaries Note: relates to Stein-Leventhal also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome. E. XXX syndrome Note: describes a girl with XXX syndrome. During adolescence there is change in body habitus and there is excess hair grown and chronic and ovulation.MCQs PEDIATRICS 35) Theme : Genital disorders A. a condition associated with testosterone receptor defects that result in insensitivity to testosterone with resultant female genitalia. H. Polycystic ovaries F. XXX syndrome I.
Congenital cytomegalo virus infection Note: Low birth weight. Palestine . Investigations show a haemoglobin of 10 g/dL and an unconjugated bilirubin of 426 mmol/L. It is mainly unconjugated bilirubin. Pediatrician Consultant . He has gained a small amount of weight already. D. Biliary atresia C. Cystic fibrosis J. Haemolysis causes an unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. Galactosaemia H. She was delivered at home following a concealed pregnancy. and the haemoglobin is normal. white reflex suggesting congenital cataracts. Physiological jaundice B. Congenital spherocytosis F. jaundice and hepatosplenomegaly are indicative of a congenitally acquired infection. Levels can normally increase to 300 mmol/L with no adverse effects on the baby. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency I. A. Her mother had a late miscarriage one year previously and is blood group A negative. Hypothyroidism D.9 kg.MCQs PEDIATRICS 36) Theme : NEONATAL JAUNDICE A. Dr. 3) A 5 day old baby appears jaundiced but otherwise well and feeds normally. F.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Congenital cytomegalo virus infection G. Rhesus incompatibility Note: The previous miscarriage has sensitized the maternal immune system to the Rhesus antigen. Some reports say that levels are safe up to 400 mmol/L in a term well baby. Fructose intolerance For each of the following jaundiced babies. moderate jaundice.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 1) A two-week-old full term baby with a birth weight of 1. Rhesus incompatibility E. select the most likely cause. The serum bilirubin is checked by the community midwife and found to be moderately elevated at 298 mmol/L. She was thought to be pale initially but her skin subsequently became more yellow. Physiological jaundice Note: This is a well baby and with only a slightly elevated unconjugated bilirubin.com 94 . On examination he has a white reflex on shining a bright light into both pupils. The rash is likely to be petechiae secondary to bone marrow failure from the infection. hepatosplenomegaly and a rash. a pansystolic murmur at the left lower sternal edge. 2) A 48 hour old baby who presents with poor feeding. ABO incompatibility unlikely unless the mother is blood group O. The blood film shows evidence of haemolysis but otherwise normal red cell morphology.
The baby often chokes or coughs with feeds and becomes cyanotic. Necrotising enterocolitis H. There is an inability to pass a nasogastric tube and there is often a history of maternal polyhydramnios. Hirschsprung's disease. bloody stools and signs of a sepsis. 3) A term baby is admitted to Special Care Baby unit with hypoglycaemic episodes. Pyloric stenosis J. It is most prevalent in low birth weight babies and the babies present with abdominal distension. Mid gut volvulus G. Necrotising enterocolitis Note: Necrotising enterocolitis is a life threatening condition resulting in mucosal and transmural necrosis. Meckel's Diverticulum F.MCQs PEDIATRICS 37) Theme : Causes of vomiting A. G. infant of a diabetic mother or maternal drug abuse. By day 4 the abdomen appears erythematous and the baby becomes apnoeic. D.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr. J. 2) A baby born at 33 weeks develops vomiting and abdominal distension on day 3. Pediatrician Consultant .com 95 . Meconium ileus D. Palestine . Tracheo-oesophageal fistula with atresia Note: Tracheo-oesophageal fistula with oesophageal atresia results in excessive oral secretions. Tracheo-oesophageal fistula with atresia Select the most appropriate option from the above list that would account for the following presentations: 1) A baby on the postnatal ward is seen to have a cyanotic episode during feeding. Meconium plug syndrome E. Meconium plug syndrome Note: Meconium plug syndrome is as a result of a plug of meconium causing obstruction. Peptic ulcer I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. gastric retention. There is usually an underlying disease such as cystic fibrosis. Abdominal x-ray may reveal pneumatosis intestinalis. Gastro-oesophageal reflux B. His mother is a poorly controlled diabetic. Intussusception C. By day 4 the hypoglycaemia has resolved but the baby has not yet opened his bowels.
High reticulin or more specifically now anti-TTG antibodies are expected. Mum is a known asthmatic. Palestine . Gluten free diet Note: refers to Coeliac disease where a gluten free diet is appropriate. Metronidazole B. The disorder is usually temporary and can be managed by dietary adjustment. Gluten free diet C. 2) A 13 year old Irish girl complains of diarrhoea. Pediatrician Consultant . The diagnosis is confirmed by jejunal biopsy. Dr.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 3) A 10 year old boy presents with faecal urgency and bloody diarrhoea. E. D. Breast milk allergy J. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis respectively. No action D. Praziquantel Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients: 1) A 7 month old baby has diarrhoea.MCQs PEDIATRICS 38) Theme : Treatment of Diarrhoeal illness A. Lactose free diet Note: refers to Cow's milk protein intolerance is mainly a clinical diagnosis with a history that symptoms appeared at the time of cow's milk ingestion. In Crohn's disease the colonoscopy will reveal cobbled stone mucosal appearances with fistulae where as in ulcerative colitis crypt abscesses are present. Steroids E. He is also under the care of ophthalmologists for a chronic iritis. High fibre diet I. She has high antireticulin antibodies B. Steroids Note: relates to inflammatory bowel disease. Vitamin D H. Lactose free diet F. She is Iron deficient and denies any history of GI upset after eating rice or potatoes.Kamel Youssef Hassan. which mother feels has been brought on by the introduction of weaning. Pancreatic enzyme supplements G.com 96 .
Pediatrician Consultant . This may also be accompanied by an excessive weight gain and dietary adjustment is indicated. Over feeding D. Cyclical vomiting B. 3) An 11 year old boy with a 3 month history of abdominal pain and weight loss presents with bloody diarrhoea. Gastro-oesophageal reflux I.MCQs PEDIATRICS 39) Theme : Causes of vomiting A. C. Ulcerative colitis Note: The last question relates to ulcerative colitis a form of inflammatory bowel disease. pyoderma gangrenosum. Her abdomen is soft and she has had 3 similar episode in the past year. 2) A 12 week old infant vomits after each feed. Gastro-enteritis H. Dr. E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Pyloric stenosis J. Meckel's diverticulum E. Cyclical vomiting Note: Cyclical vomiting.com 97 . A. Urinary tract infection Select one option from the list above that is most suitable for the following patients 1) An 8 year old girl shows signs of moderate dehydration. Associated features include arthritis. Over feeding Note: Over feeding frequently results in regurgitation and vomiting. In this case the child presents with recurrent bouts of profuse bloody diarrhoea often with mucus and abdominal pain.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . She has vomited all fluids of 24 hours and the vomit is not bile stained. This is thought to be a variant of migraine. Meconium ileus G. Ulcerative colitis F. He is developmentally normal and is fed by bottle at 260mls per kilo per day. erythema nodosum and anaemia. The child presents with bouts of vomiting which may persist for days and at times a headache is associated. Duodenal atresia C.
Laxatives if used over a prolonged period may enter the breast milk resulting in the baby developing diarrhoea. Lactulose G. Amiodarone needs to be avoided as it may result in neonatal thyroid abnormalities as there is a theoretical risk from the release of Iodine. Pediatrician Consultant . Lithium H.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr. Warfarin Which of the above drugs when prescribed to the mother is associated with the following abnormalities in the breast-fed infant: 1) May result in neonatal hypothyroidism. Sulphonamides J. Benzodiazepine D.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Other drugs inhibit lactation.com 98 . A. C. Amiodarone 2) May result in drowsiness and failure to thrive. Palestine .MCQs PEDIATRICS 40) Theme : Drugs to be avoided during breastfeeding A. Benzodiazepine 3) May result in neonatal diarrhoea. F. Chloramphenicol E. Lactulose Comments: Administration of certain drugs to breast feeding mums may result in toxicity in the infants if the drug enters the milk in pharmacologically significant quantities. Heparin F. Amiodarone B. Some drugs also inhibit the babies sucking reflex. Sulfasalazine I. Aspirin C. Benzodiazepine may render the infant drowsy resulting in poor growth.
palpitations. G. Polyglandular endocrinopathy J. 95% of cases are due to 21 Hydroxylase deficiency and can be diagnosed by increased levels of 17OHP. Children present with headaches. E. 3) A 10 year old girl complains of headaches and vomiting. The salt wasting results in hyponatraemia (Na ) and hyperkalaemia (k ). Children present with accelerated head growth or headaches and examination findings include papilloedema and a bitemporal hemianopia This tumour may result in diabetes insipidus. Craniopharyngioma F. Examination reveals a phallus with pigmented labial scrotal folds and the baby is found to be hyponatraemic. They are found to be hypertensive. Hypoadrenalism G. Phaeochromocytoma H. which is a tumour arising from the adrenal medulla or chromaffin cells.MCQs PEDIATRICS 41) Theme : Paediatric endocrinology A. Panhypopituitarism I. hypothyroidism and growth hormone deficiency. Pediatrician Consultant . Phaeochromocytoma Note: describes a child with Neurofibromatosis complicated by phaeochromocytoma. Examination reveals a bi-temporal hemianopia and papilloedema. vomiting and night sweats. 3 Beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency B. Numerous café au lait lesions are found over her trunk.com 99 . On examination she is noted to be pale and her blood pressure measures 135/90. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Palestine . 17 Hydroxylase deficiency C. Craniopharyngioma Note: refers to a child with a Craniopharyngioma which is the commonest supratentorial tumour found in children. C. 2) A term baby is born with ambiguous genitalia. Adrenal hyperplasia E. 21 Hydroxylase deficiency Note: describes a baby with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. pallor. 21 Hydroxylase deficiency D. Primary aldosteronism Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above options to explain the following presentations: 1) An 8 year old boy presents with a history of enuresis.
42) Theme : Drugs to be avoided during breastfeeding A. Amiodarone B. Aspirin C. Benzodiazepine D. Chloramphenicol E. Heparin F. Lactulose G. Lithium H. Sulfasalazine I. Sulphonamides J. Warfarin Which of the above drugs, when prescribed to the mother, is associated with the following abnormalities in the breast-fed infant: 1) May result in hypotonia and cyanosis. G. Lithium 2) May result in prolonged jaundice. I. Sulphonamides 3) May result in platelet dysfunction. B. Aspirin Comments: Administration of certain drugs to breast-feeding mums may result in toxicity in the infants if the drug enters the milk in pharmacologically significant quantities. Some drugs also inhibit the babies sucking reflex. Other drugs inhibit lactation. Lithium is also to be avoided as it may result in reduced tone and cyanotic episodes. Aspirin may result in a possible risk of Reyes syndrome; regular use may impair platelet function, as well as producing a hypoprothrombinaemia, especially if the infant is low in Vitamin K stores.
43) Theme : Genital disorders A. Aarskog syndrome B. Fragile X C. Gonadal dysgenesis D. Hermaphroditism E. Polycystic ovaries F. Testicular feminisation syndrome G. XO syndrome H. XXX syndrome I. XXY syndrome J. XYY syndrome Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the list above that best describes the following cases 1) A young child is noted to have Cryptorchidism and a shawl scrotum. A. Aarskog syndrome Note: describes a boy with Aarskog syndrome. Features include mild – moderate learning difficulties, short stature, facial dysmorphic features include hypertelorism anteverted nostrils and a webbed neck. Genital abnormalities include shawl ﺷﺎلscrotum and cryptorchidism ► (hidden or obscure testis). 2) A 12 year old boy is noted to have a long thin face, micropenis, hypospadias and has learning difficultie J. XYY syndrome s Note: relates to a child with XYY syndrome. Individuals are usually tall and have learning difficulties and abhorrent ﻣﺷﻣﺋزbehaviour. 3) A child is noted to have macrocephaly and macroorchidism. B. Fragile X Note: describes a boy with Fragile X syndrome. Features include moderate learning difficulties, speech delay and autistic features. They have large heads and prominent ears as well as testicular enlargement.
44) Theme : ABDOMINAL PAIN A. Peritonitis B. Appendicitis C. Constipation D. Urinary tract infection E. Mesenteric lymphadenitis F. Migraine G. Intussusception H. Henoch-Schonlein vasculitis I. Psychosomatic J. Shigella dysentry For the following patients with abdominal pain, choose the most likely diagnosis. 1) A 7 year old girl who has felt anorexic since the previous evening and has vomited 3 times since. She has abdominal pain, which was made worse by the bumpy car journey to hospital. B. Appendicitis Note: A typical description of appendicitis. In the younger child/ baby there is often a later presentation with perforation of the appendix being relatively more common, as these children are not able to articulate their pain and localization of pain is more difficult to discern with examination. 2) A 4 year old boy who has a sore throat, mild fever and peri-umbilical abdominal pain. E. Mesenteric lymphadenitis Note: Preceding sore throat and periumbilical pain are typical of mesenteric lymphadenitis in a relatively well child. 3) A 9 year old boy has intermittent severe generalized colicky abdominal pain which is getting worse. He has started to vomit over the last 24 hours. He has a history of recurrent abdominal pain. Examination reveals a mass in the left iliac fossa. C. Constipation Note: This is a description of chronic severe constipation, which in extreme cases can cause obstruction. There is faecal loading implying the chronicity. When it is this severe it is important to rule out other pathology and consider the possibility that is a manifestation of child abuse
thyroxine. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Note: Virilising Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) typically presents with symptoms of androgen excess. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia Which is the most likely diagnosis in the following cases: 1) A 4 year old girl present s with vaginal bleeding and café –au-lait pigmentation which stops at the midline. Premature thelarche J. Cliteromegaly and a sustained increase in height velocity does not occur in adrenarche. Palestine . There was an acceleration in her height velocity and no symptoms of oestrogen excess. 2) A 3 year old girl presents with pubic hair development. Premature thelarche Note: There may be a slight FSH predominance on the basal gonadotrophin levels. Craniopharyngioma B. J. I. There is often behavioural disturbance with mood swings. McCune-Albright syndrome Note: McCune Albright syndrome is caused by an activating mutation of the GS alpha subunit. Neurofibromatosis type 1 G. Exaggerated adrenarche C.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Hypothyroidism I. Subsequent investigations demonstrate gonadotrophin-independent puberty C. Premature thelarche is self limiting and thought to be the result of the body being exquisitely sensitive to low levels of oestradiol.MCQs PEDIATRICS 45) Theme : PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY A. oestradiol. Examination is otherwise normal as is her height velocity. McCune-Albright syndrome D. This results in autonomous secretion of certain hormones e. There may be associated skin pigmentation and fibrous dysplasia. Granulosa-theca cell tumour H. Hypothalamic hamartoma E. Diagnosis is confirmed by a raised 17 hydroxyprogesterone. 3) A 2year old girl presents with isolated bilateral breast development.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Dr. cortisol.g.com 103 . Neurological examination was normal. Pediatrician Consultant . Thelarche variant F. cliteromegaly and acnes. Subsequent investigation demonstrates undetectable oestradiol levels and a prepubertal response to an LHRH test.
Palpation of the abdomen reveals a sausage shaped mass. Dr.com 104 . tumour or an area of oedema secondary to Henoch Schonlein purpura. C. B. vomiting and constipation. Mid gut volvulus G. The child presents with pain. Pyloric stenosis J. Intussusception C. Meckel's diverticulum. Meconium ileus Note: Meconium ileus syndrome is the commonest form of small bowel obstruction and the baby presents with distension.Kamel Youssef Hassan. An x-ray may reveal a ground glass appearance. vomiting and signs of shock. Necrotising enterocolitis H. On examination an olive sized mass is palpable. Meconium plug syndrome E. Babies present with projectile vomiting and examination may reveal visible peristaltic waves and an olive sized mass may be palpable in the upper epigastrium. Tracheo-oesophageal fistula with atresia Select the most appropriate option from the above list that would account for the following presentations: 1) 5 week old breast fed baby is admitted with a 2 week history of vomiting and dehydration.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Meconium ileus D. 3) A baby with cystic fibrosis develops vomiting and abdominal distension. Intussusception Note: Intussusception – a segment of bowel becomes telescoped in to an adjacent of bowel often in areas where the bowel is aperistaltic. On examination he is mottled and has a delayed capillary refill time. Pediatrician Consultant . 2) A 3 month old baby boy is admitted with episodic screaming. for example Peyer's patches. Meckel's Diverticulum F. A ground glass appearance is seen on x-ray. Gastro-oesophageal reflux B. A mass may be palpable in the right upper quadrant. Peptic ulcer I. Pyloric stenosis Note: Pyloric stenosis is most prevalent amongst first born male and age of onset is usually between 3-6 weeks of age. I.MCQs PEDIATRICS 46) Theme : Causes of vomiting A. Palestine .
Is starting to take 1-2 steps. Palestine . 4 months 2) A baby can rise independently and stands momentarily alone. from the list of options. 2 months C. 1 year H. He or she can ascend stairs with assistance. 5) Sitting unsupported is usually seen by 6-7 months and 6) At 9 months the baby can start to crawl. Dr. 4) At 6 months the baby is starting to sit up with support for example cushions. 1 month B. 3 years For each description of a child's gross motor development choose.com 105 . 2) By 4 months head lag is lost and this is evident when raised from supine to the sitting position. 1) A baby has good head control with no head lag when pulled from supine to sitting. 11)At 3 the child can ascend stairs in an adult fashion using alternating feet per step. 18 months I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 10 months G. 6 months E. 1) At 3 months when placed prone an infant can lift his head with his arms extended. 7) Cruising is usually achieved by about 10 months.MCQs PEDIATRICS 47) Theme : Gross motor development A. the highest development age the child is most likely to have achieved. however is unable to descend the stairs in such a fashion until 4 years of age.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 2 years J. C. 4 months D. 10)At 20 months the child can climb the stairs holding on to a rail. G. 2 years Comments: This question tests your knowledge of the development stages of gross motor skills. 8) At 12 months the baby can rise independently and often starts to take a few steps alone. I. 1 year 3) A child who is walking and runs stiffly can climb stairs if hand is held. Pediatrician Consultant . 9) At 18 months the toddler can run although this is usually in a tiff fashion. 8 months F. 3) At 5 months the baby starts to roll over.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Turner’s syndrome I. Hypothyroidism G. An insulin tolerance test demonstrates a peak growth hormone level of 25 mU/l. 2) A 7 year old boy was referred to clinic for investigation of short stature. 3) A 3 year old girl presents with stature well below the 0. Familial short stature E. Skeletal dysplasia F. Hypothyroidism Note: Height velocity will improve once abuse is removed. Constipation and poor attention span are common symptoms of hypothyroidism in children. GH deficiency is not suggested here.Kamel Youssef Hassan. other wise she is very well. Turner’s syndrome Note: The insulin tolerance test should only be performed if there is growth data that suggests growth failure and other causes of short stature have been ruled out. Dr. Psychosocial deprivation D. Familial short stature Note: Short stature with no evidence of growth failure and a height within the target centile range indicate familial short stature which requires no further investigation. She is very short and also well i. Previous height measurements from his GP show no evidence of a reduction in height velocity. His height is below the 0. She had a past history of pedal oedema at birth and uncomplicated repaired coarctation of the aorta. He is well and apart from occasional headaches has no other complaints. H. Craniopharyngioma H. She suffers with constipation and her teacher has noticed her attention span has got worse recently.4 th centile and within the target centile range calculated from his parents heights. Her height velocity has slowed down and she has gained weight. Palestine . Pediatrician Consultant .4 th centile. D. Constitutional delay of growth B.com 106 . Growth hormone deficiency C. F.MCQs PEDIATRICS 48) Theme : SHORT STATURE A. She was placed in foster care for the last 18 months and is said to much happier. other pathology unlikely. A previous history of coarctation and pedal oedema suggests Turner’s syndrome. She has been treated for constipation in the past but this has resolved.e. Cushing’s syndrome Which is the most likely diagnosis in the following cases? 1) A previously abused 4 year old child presents with growth failure over the last 12 months.
usually found in long bones particularly the femur. This genetic predisposition is contrary to the Burkitt's nasopharyngeal carcinoma which is more common in black children than white (by 7 fold). Pediatrician Consultant . This malignancy is 30 times more common in white children compared to black children. Dr. It may present with pain. There is a poor prognosis. This tumour has been associated with the Epstein-Barr virus and children present with sore throats. A solid tumour found in new-borns with girls being affected more than boys. Burkitt's nasopharyngeal carcinoma Comments: Item 1 relates to a baby born with a sacrococcygeal teratoma.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Neuroblastoma H. Palestine . Wilm's tumour J. Ewing sarcoma 3) A child of Nigerian parents presents with a unilateral tender cervical node. A. Burkitt's nasopharyngeal carcinoma B. Ewing sarcoma is a tumour of the bone.com 107 .MCQs PEDIATRICS 49) Theme : Childhood malignancies A. Hodgkin's lymphoma E. Teratoma 2) A young child presents with fevers and a mass in the femur is noted and a diagnosis of malignancy is made. It is a mixed germ cell tumour and may be associated with gastrointestinal or genital urinary symptoms.Kamel Youssef Hassan. fever and tenderness and sometimes pathological fractures. cervical lymphnodes. A diagnosis of malignancy is made with this malignancy being 7 times more common in Black Children compared with White children. trismus and weight loss. 1) A baby is born with a solitary mass over the right buttock. Xeroderma pigmentosum Select the most appropriate oncological diagnosis from the above list of options to explain the following scenarios. H. Melanoma F. Ewing sarcoma C. B. Nesidioblastosis G. Teratoma I. unilateral tenderness. It is 30 times more common in white children than black children. Hepatoblastoma D.
I.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Complete paralysis of the oculomotor nerve causes ptosis. Facial 3) A 15 year old girl on treatment for Nephrotic syndrome presents with a vesicular rash involving the right conjunctiva and right forehead. Dr. The pupil is enlarged and the eyes deviated inferiorly and laterally. Trigeminal Comments: The oculomotor nerve innovates the superior inferior and medial rectus as well as the inferior oblique and the levator palpebrae muscles. Oculomotor F.Kamel Youssef Hassan. maxillary and the mandibular routes and motor function may be tested by examining the masseter and temporalis muscles. E. Palestine . Trochlear I.MCQs PEDIATRICS 50) Theme : Cranial Nerves A. Glossopharyngeal E. dilatation of the pupil and displacement of the eye outwards and downwards. The Trigeminal nerve – sensory distribution to the face is divided in to ophthalmic. Olfactory G. He is unable to whistle or show is teeth on that side. Optic H. Oculomotor 2) A 12 year old boy complains of a numb feeling to the left side of his face.com 108 . An upper motor neurone facial nerve palsy is diagnosed by decreased voluntary movement of the lower face with flattening of the nasal folds. There is a right sided ptosis. Auditory C. Vagus Which of the above cranial nerves is affected in the following cases? 1) A 3 year old girl recovering from a pneumococcal meningitis complains of a painful right eye. Trigeminal J. Abducens B. where as a lower motor neurone lesion tends to involve the upper and lower facial muscles. which is very tender to touch. C. Facial D. Pediatrician Consultant .
Benign intra-cranial hypertension Comments: Intra-cranial tumours. Causes of which are multiple for example metabolic disorders. 1) A 6 year old girl with a history of Still's disease presents with a 2 month history of headache and diplopia She is admitted to hospital. Sub arachnoid haemorrhage 3) A 16 year old obese girl with a long history of headaches is found to have papilloedema. Pseudotumour Cerebri 2) A 4 month old infant presents with poor feeding and irritability. E. drugs. LP usually reveals high opening pressures and treatment includes removal of any precipitant with possible serial LP and removal of CSF. Tension headache Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above list that would explain the following cases. tetracyclines and rarely Growth Hormone therapy.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Pediatrician Consultant . Dr. Cerebral tumour C. Encephalitis E. I. Meningitis G. The rest of the neurological examination is normal as is the CT scan. infections. Pseudotumour Cerebri F.brain tumours are second to leukaemia as the most prevalent malignancy in childhood. Investigations carried out include a normal CT scan.com 109 . Infratentorial tumours are more common in the paediatric age group than supratentorial tumours and the MRI scan is the best radiological tool for delineating brain tumours.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Subdural haemorrhage I. Pseudotumour cerebri is a clinical syndrome mimicking brain tumours and characterised by normal CSF pressure and cell count and a normal structure to the brain. Palestine . normal CSF profile and normal opening pressures. Cluster headache D. Migraine H. Sub arachnoid haemorrhage J. On examination he has a torticollis and his head circumference has increased form the 50th – 98th centile since his last measurement 6 weeks ago. It is more common in association with obesity. Children present with either signs of increased intra-cranial pressure or with focal neurological signs. Treatment focuses towards the underlying aetiology and pseudo tumour cerebri is mainly self limiting.MCQs PEDIATRICS 51) Theme : Causes of Headaches A. Benign intracranial hypertension is associated with pregnancy as well as drugs such as the oral contraceptive. haematological disorders. Benign intra-cranial hypertension B. A.
Pediatrician Consultant . 3) A 14 year old haemophiliac patient presents with lower abdominal pain and a limp. A. It is sharp and steady.8°C.MCQs PEDIATRICS 52) Theme : Causes of abdominal pain A.com 110 . Temperature is 38. nausea and has not passed a bowel motion for 24 hours. Pyelonephritis J. Psoas haematoma Note: Bleed into the Psoas muscle which may be due to coagulopathy or secondary to sepsis (DIC) results in back pain radiating to the hip with painful flexion at the hip joint.Kamel Youssef Hassan. weight loss and tenesmus. B. Inflammatory bowel disease C.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Meckel's diverticulum E. Attempts to straighten his leg results in excruciating pain H. Inflammatory bowel disease Note: Inflammatory bowel disease results in recurrent lower abdominal pain. emesis and local tenderness. it results in nausea. Palestine . Irritable bowel syndrome D. Ovarian cysts G. Ureteric calculus Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above list for the following presentations 1) A 13 year old boy with umbilical pain for the last 4 days presents with anorexia. The pain is dull and crampy in nature and is associated with fever. He is tender in the right lower quadrant and has an anal fistula. Pelvic inflammatory disease H. Acute appendicitis B. Muscle strain F. often radiating to the back. Acute appendicitis Note: The pain of acute appendicitis starts off as a peri-umbilical pain which then locates to the right iliac fossa and is some times referred to the back. Psoas haematoma I. Dr. 2) A 10 year old boy with lower abdominal pain for the last 10 days presents with a history of passing 6-8 loose stools.
com 111 . 5 years 3) Able to identify colours H. 3 years Comments: It is important to be familiar with the developmental milestones. draw a triangle from copy.MCQs PEDIATRICS 53) Theme : NORMAL DEVELOPMENT A. Developmental milestones are in Illingworth: 'The Normal Child'. E. 18 months G. Pediatrician Consultant . 4 years J. 4 weeks B. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 2 years H. 5 years At what age would you expect the average child to achieve the following milestones:1) Show casting. 12 months F. name the heavier of 2 weights. count up to ten and ask questions about meaning of words. Milestones are grouped under 4 headings: Gross motor Fine motor Hearing and language social You should know the age range for each milestone. 3 years I. 2 months C. 12 months 2) Able to skip. particularly up to the age of 3 years. able to pick up small objects with a neat pincer grasp and have developed concept of object permanence. 10 months E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Palestine . J. 7 months D.
Asparaginas 3) An anthracycline with a serious risk of cardio-toxicity. Bleomycin is the main drug resulting in lung damage and occurs in up to 10% of patients. General side-effects include nausea. Asparaginase results in a dose related Pancreatitis. It also has an affect on the autonomic system resulting in severe constipation and paralytic ileus. Doxorubicin I. Cyclophosphamide 2) A drug inhibiting protein synthesis may result in a dose related Pancreatitis. Doxorubicin Comments: All cytotoxic agents have adverse effects. C. vomiting and bone marrow suppression. It may also result in sensory changes with parathesis progressing to loss of tendon reflexes. F. More specific side-effects are listed in the questions above. alopecia and stomatitis.Kamel Youssef Hassan. which is often very difficult to detect. Monitoring with echocardiograms is advised.com 112 . Vincristine is an alkaloid agent and results in sensory motor neuropathy with long-term use. The damage is dose related. (Doxorubicin and Daunorubicin) are cardiotoxic. Actomyosin D C. H. 6-Mercaptopurine B. Alkylating agents such as Cyclophosphamide may cause a haemorrhagic cystitis. Dr. Bleomycin E. Cyclophosphamide G. Pediatrician Consultant .g. Vincristine Select the most appropriate chemotherapeutic agent from the above list that corresponds with the following actions and side effects: 1) An alkylating agent resulting in haemorrhagic cystitis.MCQs PEDIATRICS 54) Theme : Chemotherapy A. Palestine . Cytosine arabinoside H. The Anthracyclines e.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Methotrexate J. Asparaginase D. Cisplatin F.
Klinefelter's syndrome E. 2) Boy is seen in cardiology clinic for investigation of a murmur heard on routine check. Laurence Moon Biedl syndrome J. He is clumsy and previously been investigated for hypotonia. MCune Albright syndrome Which is the most applicable diagnosis for the following children? 1) A boy with learning difficulties and short stature is found to have pulmonary stenosis when investigated for a murmur. G. downslanting eyes. Turner's syndrome C. bossed forehead and prominent jaw. He has some dysmorphic features including wide carrying angle of the arms.MCQs PEDIATRICS 55) Theme : SYNDROMES A. He has a large head. Klippel-feil syndrome I. F. Treacher-Collins syndrome F. 3) A child with learning difficulties was noticed to be long at birth. C. Pulmonary stenosis is the most frequent congenital heart lesion. Down's syndrome B. Sotos syndrome H. He is noted to be above the 98th centile in height for his age. Dr. arachnodactly and a predisposition to pneumothoraces. Noonan's syndrome D. Palestine . Marfan's syndrome Note: Marfans syndrome is also associated with a high arched palate.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] 113 . Noonan's syndrome Note: Children with Noonan’s syndrome have short stature and may have delayed puberty. Pediatrician Consultant . Sotos syndrome Note: This is a typical description of Sotos syndrome which is one of the overgrowth syndromes. His father died at an early age from aortic dissection. There is also associated short sightedness. Marfan's syndrome G.Kamel Youssef Hassan.
Dermatomyositis C. a chronic fibrotic disturbance which tends to be relapsing and remitting. Kawasaki diseas Note: Kawasaki's disease is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. The condition is often associated with underlying malignancy. Juvenile chronic arthritis F. a multi system disease where individuals have a violaceous heliotrope rash around the eyes.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Cardiac involvement is present in approximately 30% of cases and this is a serious complication.MCQs PEDIATRICS 56) Theme : Connective tissue disease A. Ehlers Danlos syndrome D. It affects the GI tract. Pediatrician Consultant . I. F. Osteogenesis imperfecta H. Palestine . Rheumatic fever I. It is a clinical diagnosis made by a history of fever for 5 days. Scleroderma J. Kawasaki disease G. bilateral conjunctivitis. 2) A 5 year old presents with conjunctivitis fever and desquamation of the periphery. Scleroderma Note: describes a child with scleroderma. Dermatomyositis Note: relates to the diagnosis of Dermatomyositis. mucosal involvement and peripheral changes including erythema and desquamation. Henoch Schonlein purpura E. Guttron’s patches on the knuckles and inflammation of muscles and joints resulting in weakness in muscles and arthritis. 3) A 10 year old girl presents with weight loss.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] 114 . Ankylosing spondylitis B. heart lungs and kidneys. peri-orbital oedema. Dr. weakness and is noted to have a photosensitive rash. Systemic lupus erythematosus Select one of the above diagnoses that would explain the following presentations: 1) A 12 year old girl presents with oesophageal dysmotility. B. interstitial pneumonitis and has cardiac conduction abnormalities (arrhythmias).
rash. Herpes simplex encephalitis 2) A baby is born at term weighing 2. encephalitis and sub arachnoid haemorrhage. Congenital toxoplasmosis D. white cell count. Congenital rubella C. high protein and low glucose. Congenital toxoplasmosis affected infants may have fever.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] ) (normal protein g/l 0. Pneumococcal meningitis H. Tuberculous meningitis Comments: Examination of the cerebral spinal fluid is essential in confirming the diagnosis of conditions such as meningitis. Glucose is reduced (1/3 the serum) however the protein concentration is elevated (0. Prognosis is guarded as affected patients may have persistent neurological disability.5kilos. Bacterial meningitis B. Routine CSF study includes red cell count.Kamel Youssef Hassan. hepatosplenomegaly. (Brain Calcification in CMV infection periventricular . The main contraindication for performing a lumbar puncture is any condition that may lead to “Coning” or Herniation of intra-cranial contents. in toxoplasmosis widespread No calcification in rubella) Dr. They may have dysmorphic features such as microcephaly or hydrocephalus. In meningitis typical CSF findings include A neutrophilic pleocytosis with an elevated protein and reduced glucose. Tuberculous meningitis J. Varicella cerebellitis Select the most likely diagnosis from the above list that would account for the following presentations 1) A child is admitted with alternating levels of consciousness and a high temperature. Status epilepticus I. Leukaemic infiltration F. Therefore fundoscopy to exclude the presence of papilloedema is essential. Pediatrician Consultant .4). petechiae. Palestine .MCQs PEDIATRICS 58) Theme : Causes of headache and fever A. EEG shows periodic. microphthalmia and chorioretinitis. An ultrasound scan of his head reveals calcification. Herpes simplex encephalitis E. D. Meningococcal meningitis G. Cerebral calcification is common. I. C. Further cytopathology studies may be indicated. He is noted to have microcephaly.com 116 . In Tuberculous meningitis the cell count is elevated and the predominance of lymphocytes. His CSF shows 10 white cells predominantly lymphocytes.2-0. With Leukaemic infiltration of the central nervous system atypical Leukaemic cells may be present in the CSF. Congenital toxoplasmosis 3) A baby of 6 months has a full septic screen. In encephalitis CSF is typically normal. lateralised epileptiform discharges. Gram stains reveal organisms in approximately 80% of cases of bacterial meningitis. glucose protein and bacterial cultures.
The abducens nerve innovates bilateral rectus muscle of the eye therefore paralysis causes medial. G. maxillary and the mandibular routes and motor function may be tested by examining the masseter and temporalis muscles. Trochlear I. deviation of the eye and inability to abduct the eye beyond the mid-line. I. Trigeminal J.com 117 .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Abducens Comments: The first case has probable benign intracranial hypertension causing papilloedema. Trigeminal 3) A 15 year old boy recovering from a head injury is unable to abduct his right eye beyond the mid-line. Vagus Which of the above cranial nerves is affected in the following cases? 1) A 16 year old female who is pregnant complains of headaches and has blurring of the disc margin on fundoscopy. Auditory C. Olfactory G. A.MCQs PEDIATRICS 59) Theme : Cranial Nerves A. Facial D. He develops seizures in the second week of life. Oculomotor F.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Glossopharyngeal E. Abducens B. The Trigeminal nerve – sensory distribution to the face is divided in to ophthalmic. Optic H. Dr. The optic nerve is examined by fundoscopy as well as visual acuity and visual fields. Optic 2) A baby is born with an ipsilateral diffuse birth mark over the right side of his face. Palestine . Pediatrician Consultant .
Vitamin D deficiency J. Laryngomalacia G.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. It can also complicate immune-deficiency states and Cystic fibrosis. This process may follow a severe pneumonia for example pertussis. Broncho pulmonary dysplasia E. Cardiac failure F. She is born in poor condition and stridor is noted shortly after birth. Asthma B. Tracheal oesophageal fistula I.MCQs PEDIATRICS 61) Theme : Childhood Breathlessness A. J. Bronchiectasis typically produces clubbing and haemoptysis as well as persistent crepitations in the chest.com 119 . Tracheal oesophageal fistula 2) A girl with hypogammaglobulinaemia develops haemoptysis and a purulent sputum. such as hydrocephalus. Tracheal haemangioma H. C. H. Bronchiolitis C. Bronchiectasis 3) A baby is born by a ventouse delivery following failed forceps.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . Vocal cord palsy Select the most appropriate choice from the above list that is the most appropriate diagnosis in the following cases 1) A premature baby presents with a cough and cyanotic episodes during feeds. Vocal cord paralysis is the answer to Item 6. The features result from abnormal ciliary function. Bronchiectasis D. measles. Stridor from birth may occur as a result of birth trauma or an abnormality of the central nervous system. Vocal cord palsy Comments: Item 1describes a baby with tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Dr. TB. which typically presents with a cough and choking cyanotic episodes during feeds. Pediatrician Consultant . Kartagener's syndrome is a triad of 1) bronchiectasis 2) sinusitis 3) dextrocardia.
On arrival hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia is revealed. Craniopharyngioma F. Addison's disease. Within the first few weeks hypoglycaemia is diagnosed. Dr. This is due to haemorrhage into the adrenal glands. 3) A baby is born at term. gonadotrophin's and prolactin as well as growth hormone. Palestine . 21 Hydroxylase deficiency D. Primary aldosteronism Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above options to explain the following presentations: 1) A child is admitted to ITU with meningococcaemia. 3 Beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency B. Hypoadrenalism G. 17 Hydroxylase deficiency C. In Panhypopituitarism the deficiency may be of growth hormone only or of multiple hormones and therefore laboratory investigations should include thyroid function tests. In this case a child with diabetes. Panhypopituitarism I. I.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Hypoadrenalism Note: describes a child with meningococcaemia complicated by hypoadrenalism of WaterhouseFriderichsen syndrome. IV fluids and Glucose).com 120 . The growth of the baby is monitored closely and By 9 months of age parameters have fallen to the second centile. She is found to have thin hair. Urinary electrolytes reveal high levels of Sodium and Chloride and low levels of Potassium. They are usually normal in birth size. If the condition is unrecognised adrenal crisis may result and therefore treatment must be immediate and vigorous (Hydrocortisone. H. Panhypopituitarism Note: The last question describes a baby with growth hormone deficiency. 2) A child attending diabetic clinic complains of feeling tired. Blood tests reveal low Calcium and high Phosphate. Polyglandular endocrinopathy Note: describes a child with Polyglandular endocrinopathy. hypoparathyroidism and chronic mucocutaneous Candidiasis (type 1 Polyglandular endocrinopathy.MCQs PEDIATRICS 62) Theme : Paediatric endocrinology A. Babies with growth hormone deficiency present with episodes of hypoglycaemia and may present as an emergency with apnoeic episodes or cyanotic episodes. patches of vitiligo and the tongue is coated in white. cortisol and ACTH. Polyglandular endocrinopathy J. F. Pediatrician Consultant .) Type 2 Polyglandular endocrinopathy is diagnosed if there is history of hyperthyroid disease or diabetes plus Addison's disease. Adrenal hyperplasia E. however by 1 year of age growth has tailed off. vitiligo.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. From the above option Panhypopituitarism is the answer. Phaeochromocytoma H. Birth weight is on the 50th centile.
On examination there is power with gravity eliminated in her legs. Spinal tumour F. very brisk ankle and knee jerks and upgoing plantar responses. Duchenne muscular dystrophy I. Transverse Myelitis C. She has been passing urine frequently and with difficulty.MCQs PEDIATRICS 63) Theme : WEAKNESS IN THE LOWER LIMBS A. scoliosis and calf pseudohypertrophy are also features. Multiple sclerosis D. Duchenne muscular dystrophy Note: DMD occurs in boys(X-linked recessive) and presents with delayed walking i. Speech delay.com 121 .> 18months. Congenital myopathy H. Transverse Myelitis Note: The features are suggestive of a lower motor neurone lesion which could also be Dr. On examination his lower limb reflexes are normal.weighted images. Her bladder is palpable up to the umbilicus. Guillain-Barre syndrome B. Sensation is reduced to touch below T5. vibration and position sense are preserved 3 weeks previously she had a presumed viral illness. Fascioscapulohumeral dystrophy J. H. He walked independently at 20 months and has received speech therapy for a mild speech delay. his muscles are well developed distally although weak proximally. B.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . cardiomyopathy. Lumbar puncture shows 33 lymphocytes and monocytes per microlitre and protein 570 mg/L in the CSF. Dermatomyositis G. Pediatrician Consultant .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 2) A 12 year old girl presents with a 5 day history of progressive weakness in her legs and is now unable to walk. MRI brain is normal but shows swelling and increased signal over the spinal cord T5-7 on T1. Chronic fatigue syndrome E.e. Spinal abscess For these children with lower limb weakness select the most likely diagnosis 1) A 4 year old boy is brought to clinic by his mother who feels he has weak legs and is finding climbing the stairs difficult.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. D. 3) A 14 year old girl has been off school for 4 months with headaches. In the initial weeks of her illness she had a low-grade fever.com 122 . The CSF lymphocytosis and increased protein may be seen in transverse myelitis. Chronic fatigue syndrome Note: The previous viral illness and subsequent lethargy with no consistent abnormal investigations suggest chronic fatigue syndrome.MCQs PEDIATRICS caused by a spinal tumour / abscess however the MRI would demonstrate these latter pathologies. These were re-checked 1 month later when they had normalised and thyroid function. Dr. symmetrical with downgoing plantar responses. Pediatrician Consultant .Kamel Youssef Hassan. Transverse myelitis has unknown aetiology but has been postulated to have a viral or mycoplasma origin. It is difficult to get her full co-operation for examination but there are no objective signs of weakness and reflexes are all present. Palestine . A blood count showed atypical lymphocytes and liver function tests show a raised AST. urine culture urea & electrolytes were also normal. sore throat and cervical lymphadenopathy. tiredness and weakness of her legs.
3) A 10 year old girl presents with back pain. Osteogenesis imperfecta Note: Collapsed vertebra and osteopenia are uncommon in children. I. She is otherwise healthy and well-grown for her age. type 1 osteogenesis imperfecta is likely. A. Rickets E. She now presents with a greenstick fracture of the femur following a trivial fall in the care of the experienced foster-mother who has been known to social services for many years.MCQs PEDIATRICS 64) Theme : FRACTURES IN CHILDREN A. A spinal X ray shows collapsed lumbar vertebrae at L3 and L4 and generalized osteopenia. Palestine . Osteogenesis imperfecta J. I. 1) A 15 month girl is in foster care following child protection procedures when she presented with a spiral fracture at the age of 11 months. This condition is an important differential of NAI.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Dr. There had been no explanation offered for the original injury.com 123 . Hypoparathyroidism G. Metabolic bone disease of prematurity F. Pediatrician Consultant . Child physical abuse C. She is just walking independently. Her mother is single. poorly supported and had been suffering from postnatal depression at the time. 2) An 11 month old girl is brought to casualty refusing to move her left arm. The mother says that 30 minutes previously she lifted her daughter out of the bath and lost grip of her right hand and her body momentarily twisted round her left arm. Accidental fracture Note: There is no delay in presentation and the mechanism of injury fit the description of the episode. An xray demonstrates a spiral fracture of the humerus. Accidental fracture B.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Skull X-ray shows several Wormian bones. Osteoporosis D. Hypophosphatemic rickets H. Osteopetrosis For each patient select the most likely diagnosis. Coupled with low trauma fractures and no dysmorphism. Osteogenesis imperfecta Note: Wormian bones are indicative of osteogenesis impefecta. Pseudohypoparathyroidism I. She has a history of 3 previous limb fractures after relatively trivial falls.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Child physical abuse Note: It is imperative to determine whether the mechanism of injury is compatible with the history. Hypophosphatemic rickets H. The excessive head growth is likely to be secondary to a previous shaking injury which has resulted in an intracerebral bleed and hydrocephalus. Osteoporosis D. Palestine .com 124 . 1) A toddler of 3 years presents to the accident and emergency department with swelling of his leg and is found to have a spiral fracture of the tibia. Rickets E.Kamel Youssef Hassan. B. His mother reports that he had tripped and fallen the previous day but she had not noticed any sign of injury at the time.MCQs PEDIATRICS 65) Theme : FRACTURES IN CHILDREN A. Dr. A. Accidental fracture Note: This history could be compatible with an accidental injury. Osteogenesis imperfecta J. On assessment it is also apparent that his head circumference has increased at an excessive rate and has crossed 3 centiles since birth. B. Child physical abuse C. There is delay in presentation and also spiral fracture indicates “twisting injury” rather than falling over. 2) An infant is admitted with symptoms and signs of respiratory infection and is found to have several posterior rib fractures on chest radiograph. The child is not on the child protection register. 3) A 4 month baby girl is presented with swelling of her right arm and is found to have a spiral fracture of the humerus. Metabolic bone disease of prematurity F. Accidental fracture B. She had been in the care of her mother’s boyfriend who reported that he had nearly dropped her that day when reaching for her bottle and had inadvertently pulled on her arm to save her. Osteopetrosis For each patient select the most likely diagnosis. Hypoparathyroidism G. Pseudohypoparathyroidism I. She is a single parent with little family support. He was born prematurely at 37 weeks gestation and was observed overnight on the special care baby unit for tachypnoea which settled by the following day. Child physical abuse Note: Posterior rib fractures are highly suggestive of non accidental injury (NAI). Pediatrician Consultant .
66) Theme : DELAYED MILESTONES A. 4 weeks B. 2 months C. 7 months D. 10 months E. 12 months F. 18 months G. 2 years H. 3 years I. 5 years J. 6 years At what age would you refer a child for investigation if they were unable to do the following:1) Speak in intelligible short sentences G. 2 years 2) Be reliably dry at night (i.e. primary nocturnal enuresis) whilst continent of urine and faeces by day and otherwise well and asymptomatic. J. 6 years 3) Be able to sit unsupported D. 10 months Comments: It is important to be familiar with the developmental milestones, particularly up to the age of 3 years. Milestones are grouped under 4 headings:
You should know the age range for each milestone. Developmental milestones are in Illingworth: 'The Normal Child'.
67-Theme : GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISORDERS IN NEONATES A. Ano-rectal atresia B. Hirschsprung’s disease C. Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis D. Intestinal atresia E. Intussusception F. Meconium ileus G. Necrotizing enterocolitis H. Tracheo-oesophageal fistula I. Volvulus neonatorum Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the list above that would explain the presentation of the following neonates: 1) A newborn baby girl presents with gross abdominal distension and bilious vomiting. She has also got cystic fibrosis and her abdominal x-ray shows distended coils of bowel, but no fluid levels. F. Meconium ileus 2) A premature infant (31-week gestation) presents with distended and tense abdomen. She is passing blood and mucus per rectum, and she is also manifesting signs of sepsis. G. Necrotizing enterocolitis 3) A newborn baby boy presents with mild abdominal distension and failure to pass meconium after 24 hours. X-ray reveals dilated loops of bowel with fluid levels. B. Hirschsprung’s disease Comments: One in 15 000 newborns will have a distal small bowel obstruction secondary to abnormal bulky and viscid meconium. Ninety percent of these infants will have cystic fibrosis and the abnormal meconium is the result of deficient intestinal secretions. This condition presents during the first days of life with gross abdominal distension and bilious vomiting. X-ray of the abdomen shows distended coils of bowel and typical mottled ground glass appearance. Fluid levels are scarce as the meconium is viscid. Necrotizing enterocolitis is more common in premature infants. Mesenteric ischemia causes bacterial invasion of
the mucosa leading to sepsis. Terminal ileum, caecum and the distal colon are commonly affected. The abdomen is distended and tense, and the infant passes blood and mucus per rectum. X-rays of the abdomen shows distended loops of intestine and gas bubbles may be seen in the bowel wall. Hirschsprung’s disease is an absence of ganglion cells in the neural plexus of the intestinal wall. It is more common in boys than girls. The delayed passage of meconium together with distension of abdomen is the usual clinical presentation. A plain abdominal x-ray will demonstrate dilated loops of bowel with fluid levels and a barium enema can be helpful when it demonstrates a cone with dilated ganglionic proximal colon and the distal aganglionic bowel failing to distend.
Palestine .51 (7.PEDIATRICS BEST REPONSE. 1) The following laboratory results were returned in a 6 week old boy admitted with 6 days of severe projectile vomiting: pH PO2 PCO2 Blood Urea Sodium Potassium Chloride 7. Dr. rather than respiratory alkalosis as CO2 is not reduced. hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Pyloric stenosis would highly likely as because of the age and hypochloraemic. Pediatrician Consultant . Dilated bowel would not be expected. He should be resuscitated with normal saline first.7 KPa (35 mmHg) 11 mmol/l 131 mmol/l 3 mmol/l 83 mmol/l Which of the following is true concerning this patient? 1-He has respiratory alkalosis 2-He is likely to have a bulging anterior fontanelle 3-He should be resuscitated immediately with normal saline 4-He should be commenced immediately on half strength soy protein. He is likely to have a sunken fontanelle as he is very dehydrated.MCQs PEDIATRICS 7. low lactose formula 5-X-ray of abdomen is likely to show dilated loops of small bowel Comments: He has a metabolic.35-7.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. as pyloric rather than small bowel obstruction is present.com 128 .45) 12 KPa (95 mmHg) 4.
and GI symptoms (vomiting. occasional intussusception). haematuria. Glycogen is stored in both liver and kidney causing enlargement. 3) A 2 month old baby is admitted with seizures and failure to thrive. with restricted movement. In contrast thrombocytopaenic purpura are not raised. No drugs or medications. Other biochemistry reveals a lactic acidosis and hyperlipidaemia.Kamel Youssef Hassan. hence the lesions are often palpable. This is classical of Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Fully immunized. McArdle's disease is a glycogen storage disease affecting muscle rather than liver as is Pompe's disease. Pediatrician Consultant . What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Viral infection 2-Trauma/ child abuse 3-Streptococcal infection 4-Vasculitis eg HSP 5-Thrombocytopaenia Comments: The history is of preceding URTI followed by vasculitis on the shins and buttocks.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. PR bleeding. Follwoing a seizure he is found to have a blood glucose concentration of 1.com 129 . Both Gaucher and Niemann-Pick disease are lipid storage disorders. On examination she has palpable non-blanching purple spots 1-4 mm in diameter especially over the shins and buttocks. 39+1/40. 2. Dr. The classical features are rash. Palestine . Her left ankle is swollen.96kg. No neonatal problems. and ankle swelling. Neither would be expected to produce profound hypoglycaemia. The pathological lesion is a vasculitis. This is a glycogen storage disease due to deficiency of glucose-6-phosphatase. Examination reveals hepatomegaly with palpable kidneys. warm and tender. associated with lactic acidosis and hepatomegaly which would point to a diagnosis of von Gierke's disease.MCQs PEDIATRICS 2) A 7 year old girl presents with a 3 day history of rash and ankle swelling. joint swelling.2 mmol/l. but has otherwise been healthy. abdominal pain. She had a cold 4 weeks previously. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Gaucher's disease 2-McArdle's disease 3-Niemann-Pick disease 4-Pompe Disease 5-Von Gierke disease Comments: This baby has hypoglycaemia accounting for fits.
decreased internal rotation.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. adolecent boys with a positive family history. There is a family history of hay fever. with a respiratory rate of 55/min and moderate recession. The likely diagnosis is: 1-Chondromalaichae patella 2-Osteosarcoma 3-Perthe’s disease 4-Septic arthritis 5-Slipped upper femoral epiphysis Comments: Slipped upper femoral epyphesis is most common in obese. On examination his knee appears normal but there is restricted range of movement at the hip.com 130 . Dr. Pediatrician Consultant . thigh and knee pain. in which case recurrent episodes of cough and wheeze can be anticipated. On examination his saturations are 92% in air. 5) An overweight twelve year old boy attends A+E complaining of hip and knee pain after a minor fall from his bike.Kamel Youssef Hassan. thigh atrophy and hip.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4) A 15 month old child with flexural eczema presents with a 3 day history of cough and wheeze. 25% are bilateral. He may well be an early asthmatic. Palestine . What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Gastroesophageal reflux 2-Allergic rhinitis 3-Sinusitis 4-Asthma 5-Croup Comments: This child has virus-induced wheeze on an atopic background. Presentation may be with a coxalgic externally rotated gait. The heart rate is 150/min.
OFC 25%. temperature is 36. Pott's fracture is a general term applied to fractures around the ankle.98kg. HR 150/min.5°C (tympanic). She has occasional twitching of the eyelids and mouth. Evaluation should include electrolytes. No rash or dysmorphic features. No FH/SH of note. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 2-Congenital heart disease 3-Inborn errors of metabolism 4-Sepsis Comments: This child is dehydrated. a metabolic condition should be strongly suspected. and urine organic acids. vomiting and lethargy. no neonatal problems. Although infection and a cardiac abnormality are possible. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Weight <3%. Chest clear. blood gases. No immunizations.com 131 . She responds slightly to voice. X-ray reveals a fracture of the distal radius. Examination suggests possible subtle fits. NH4. Palestine .MCQs PEDIATRICS 6) A 15 year old boy presents with a painful lower right arm after falling from his motorbike. vomiting and lethargic.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. No organomegaly. RR 40/min. On examination she is thin and wasted. 2. Pediatrician Consultant . Uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Born at 37+6/40. serum and urine aminoacids. What is the name for this fracture? 1-Bennett's fracture 2-Colle's fracture 3-Galeazzi' s fracture 4-Monteggia' s fracture 5-Pott's fracture Comments: Bennett's fracture is an intra-articular fracture of the base of the first metacarpal. No drugs or medications. Galeazzi's fracture involves the radial shaft with dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint. no murmur. 7) A 12 day old girl presents with poor feeding.
and has been finding it increasingly uncomfortable to open her mouth.Kamel Youssef Hassan.0kg and there were no neonatal problems. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Retropharyngeal abscess 2-Foreign body aspiration 3-Anaphylaxis 4-Croup 5-Peritonsillar abscess Comments: The history suggests a peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) on the left side. ENT examination shows left tonsillar enlargement and exudate. She was born at 41/40 gestation weighing 4. Dr. A fever greater than 39. Her temperature is 40. sore throat. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine .2°C (tympanic). She has had difficulty in swallowing over the last 2 days.MCQs PEDIATRICS 8) 7 year old girl presents with high fever and severe left-sided throat pain. 9) Feeding difficulties in the neonatal period may be due to all of the following except: 1-Prematurity.com 132 . RR 15/min and HR 100/min. a complication of Group A Strep. and treatment is by surgical drainage. 4-Physiological jaundice 5-Congenital heart disease Comments: All of the options are associated with feeding difficulty except for physiological jaundice which is benign. 2-Hiatus hernia. with a uvula deviated to the right. shortlived and not generally associated with symptoms. Her voice is muffled and she dribbles saliva.4°C is associated with severe disease.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. On examination she looks ill. 3-Cerebral birth trauma.
MCQs PEDIATRICS 10) Features of Down’s syndrome include all of the following except: 1-A third fontanelle.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Southern blotting is a technique that uses denatured fragments of DNA in a gel to bind to DNA probes in order to detect the presence of particular genes or sequences of DNA. 5-mRNA is used in the Southern blotting technique. 3-Ataxic gait. 5-Susceptibility to acute leukaemia Comments: Cerebellar dysfunction is not a feature of Down’s syndrome. Dr. Pediatrician Consultant . Comments: The structure of mRNA is similar to DNA except that uracil replaces thymine as one of the bases. 4-Reverse transcriptase uses mRNA as a template to produce complementary DNA. Translation occurs in the cytoplasm. 2-Duodenal atresia. Palestine . 4-Increased incidence of hypothyroidism. however an Alzheimer’s like syndrome of memory loss and cognitive decline develops when patients reach the mid thirties. The enzyme reverse transcriptase can be used by viruses to insert viral mRNA into the host genome.com 133 . 3-mRNA contains the bases cytosine and thymine. Both coding (exons) and non-coding regions of DNA are initially transcribed into mRNA. 11) Which of the following statements regarding messenger RNA (mRNA) is correct? 1-mRNA never contains introns.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Splicing is required for mature mRNA to be produced only consisting of introns. 2-mRNA is translated into proteins in the nucleus.
and promotes a sense of well-being in patients with mild to moderate disease with purulent secretions.Kamel Youssef Hassan. or through manual reinsertion by the patient or parent. Palestine .MCQs PEDIATRICS 12) Which of the following is a recognized treatment for complications of cystic fibrosis? 1-DNAase to assist in reinflating collapsed lung segments. the nuclei from dead cells accounts for much of the viscidity of secretions. Following defecation the prolapse usually resolves spontaneously. Dr.com 134 . 13) Characteristic features of physiological jaundice include all of the following except: 1-Onset after the first 24 hours of life. ulcerative colitis. 4-Normal feeding behaviour 5-Associated anaemia. 2-Disappearance by the tenth day of life. malnutrition. Rectal prolapse is usually idiopathic. Anaemia if present would imply pathological cause of jaundice eg haemolytic anaemia. or where infection is difficult to control at home. in the inflamed airway. 2-Rectal pull-through and anastamosis for rectal prolapse.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Intestinal parasites. meningocele. acute diarrhoea. decrease the frequency of chest exacerbations. Hypernatramic dehydration should be treated in the usual way. 4-Nebulised Tobramycin for pseudomonas colonization of the lower respiratory tract. 3-A serum bilirubin level below 250 mmol/L. Comments: Physiological jaundice occurs in 90% of infants and manifests after the first 2-3 days of life it is related to increased red cell breakdown and relative ‘immaturity’ of hepatic function. 5-Hypotonic saline drinks for hypernatraemic dehydration. cystic fibrosis. Comments: Human recombinant DNAase given as a single daily aerosol seems to improve pulmonary function. Ehler's Danlos Syndrome. Nebulised Tobramycin or Gentamicin may be given when airway pathogens are resistant to oral antibiotics. and chronic constipation can also predispose to it. 3-Pancreatic transplant for diabetes mellitus. pertussis. occurring between 1 and 5 years. Pediatrician Consultant . This may be because.
Chest auscultation reveals scattered wheeze. 15) A 4 year old girl is referred with behavioural problems. There are no specific abnormalities to find. particularly at night.ﻧوﺑﺎت ﻏﺿبBorn at 39+6/40. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Speech delay. No drugs. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Gastroesophageal reflux 2-Allergic rhinitis 3-Sinusitis 4-Asthma 5-Croup Comments: The examination findings suggest chronic undertreated asthma. allergies. with repetitive obsessive play. These symptoms are characteristic of Asperger syndrome. 3.MCQs PEDIATRICS 14) A 3 year old by presents with a 2d history of coryza and cough. If he does not respond rapidly to asthma therapy a sweat test may be indicated to exclude CF. Pediatrician Consultant .com 135 .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. No FH/SH of note. dressing and undressing them repeatedly. Her speech is normal in form. isolated 2-Pervasive developmental disorder 3-Global developmental delay 4-Impaired hearing 5-Autism Comments: This child has problems with reciprocal social interaction. On examination she is on the 50% for height and weight. and is regarded by some as 'high-functioning autism'. She plays on her own for hours with her dolls. It is likely that he will respond to regular inhaled low-dose steroids. However. She avoids eye contact. This is part of the spectrum of Pervasive Developmental Disorders. On examination he has Harrison's sulci and is on the 3rd centile for weight and height. Fully immunized.18kg no neonatal problems. Her speech is generally well-formed.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Attempts to play with others results in tantrums . she finds it difficult to sustain conversations because she talks obsessively about her own interests. Palestine . Dr. Such children may be regarded as eccentric by their peers.
Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. On examination his temperature is 36. 17) 15 year old boy is knocked out for 2 minutes while playing rugby. most likely due to sinusitis. Pediatrician Consultant . The Colorado Medical Society guidelines grade such injuries into 3 groups: Dr. but cannot recall the incident. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Gastroesophageal reflux 2-Allergic rhinitis 3-Sinusitis 4-Asthma 5-Croup Comments: The picture is one of upper airways obstruction associated with nasal discharge. Apart from mild asthma requiring beta-agonists before sport he is otherwise well. In this case the maxillary and frontal sinuses are most likely to be involved. On examination he is apyrexial. At night he has a cough and snores loudly. which refers to a diffuse brain injury.com 136 .Kamel Youssef Hassan. He is tender over the maxillae and forehead. RR 12/min and HR 65/min. The headache is exacerbated by leaning forwards. He recovers rapidly. His GCS is 15/15 and no focal neurological abnormalities are present. Palestine . It is not necessary to be knocked out to have concussion. but has a persistent nasal obstruction and nasal speech. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Child abuse 2-Head injury 3-Hypoglycaemia 4-Diabetic ketoacidosis 5-Substance abuse Comments: He has had a traumatic concussion.MCQs PEDIATRICS 16) A 9 year old boy presents with a history of headache and persistent green nasal discharge.5°C (tympanic).
rather than advanced bone age. Short stature and delayed bone age are associated. Dr. Dietary Vitamin D deficiency stimulates secondary hyperparathyroidism. Raised alkaline phosphatase results from osteoblasts forming unmineralised matrix. thickening of forearm at the wrist. low serum phosphate.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. craniotabes (soft skull). and of the costo chondral junction (rachitic rosary). Calcium concentrations may be low or low normal.com 137 . Palestine . Rotational vertigo and tinnitus suggest an organic disorder.MCQs PEDIATRICS 1. and reduced urinary calcium excretion. Confusion. Which one of the following additional features is most suggestive that she has an anxiety disorder? 1-elevated diastolic blood pressure 2-nocturia 3-paraesthesiae in the hands 4-rotational vertigo 5-tinnitus Comments: Parasthesiae is often associated with anxiety of any description. Which of the following features would argue against a diagnosis of osteomalacia? 1-Bow legs 2-raised alkaline phosphatase 3-Low serum phosphate level 4-Normal serum calcium 5-advanced bone age Comments: Clinical features include: bowing of tibia and fibula. which causes increased renal excretion of phosphate. Confusion alone 2. 1 week (group 2) or 1 month (group 3) respectively. Confusion and amnesia 3. whilst anxiety disorder would normally be associated with raised systolic blood pressure 19) A young boy is presents with aches and pains.Kamel Youssef Hassan. 18) A 17 year old student presented with recurrent attacks of dizziness. Pediatrician Consultant . amnesia and loss of consciousness To avoid the Second Impact Syndrome return to sport should be allowed after 20 mins (group 1).
5kPa. In this case. Blood gas analysis shows a pH of 7. the pH is reduced. This is. and a base excess of -4. insufficient to explain the acidosis from metabolic causes. normal or high? Inspect the CO2: Is it low. and inspecting the CO2 will enable you to determine whether this is due to respiratory or metabolic causes. with a base deficit of only -4. a PO2 of 8. Pediatrician Consultant . Which of the following interpretations is correct? 1-Results are consistent with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 5-Bicarbonate may be necessary to correct the acidosis. the following sequence may be useful: Inspect the pH: Is it low. Palestine . Inspecting the PO2 will tell you whether the patient is hypoxic or not.com 138 . In bronchopulmonary dysplasia. end stage asthma or neurogenic causes such as guillain-Barre. Comments: In interpreting blood gas results.0kPa. with this climbing only to accompany failing respiration. normal or high? Inspect the PO2: Is it low. 2-Blood gases suggest type 1 respiratory failure. a PCO2 of 7. there is usually long-term CO2 retention with compensatory increase in bicarbonate leading to a positive base excess and normal pH. 4-Results are consistent with late severe asthma.MCQs PEDIATRICS 20) A 16 year old girl presents with a 2 day history of deteriorating breathlessness and dyspnoea. normal or high? If the pH is low then an acidosis is present. The results would therefore be consistent with late severe asthma. Dr. Bicarbonate is usually only considered if the base deficit exceeds about -8. a respiratory acidosis. Possible causes would include severe pneumonia. and the PO2 is also low suggesting type 2 respiratory failure. and the CO2 is high.Kamel Youssef Hassan. In asthma. 3-Immediate intubation is required. therefore. the initial stages show a low CO2.25.
On examination he looks well. He sat at 12/12. Other investigations may be indicated if a specific disorder is suspected. on no medications. A detailed developmental assessment should be performed plus investigations for an underlying cause. He is able to make a tower of 2 inchhigh bricks.MCQs PEDIATRICS 21) An 18 month old boy because of maternal concerns about delayed speech. At minimum these should include TFTs and karyotype to rule out Fragile X Syndrome.Kamel Youssef Hassan. and social development. and now pulls to stand. Pediatrician Consultant . and there is no FH/SH of note. Dr.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. There are no specific findings of note. He is saying 2-3 single words which his mother can understand and seems to hear well. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Speech delay. hearing and speech. He is fully immunized. Palestine . He is on the 25th centile for height and weight and OFC.com 139 . He was born at 39+4/40 weighing 2.6kg and there were no neonatal problems. The history gives no indication of an underlying cause for the delay. isolated 2-Pervasive developmental disorder 3-Global developmental delay 4-Impaired hearing 5-Autism Comments: The history suggests moderate global developmental delay. fine motor and vision. He is functioning at about the 12 month level in gross motor. He drinks from a bottle.
What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Retropharyngeal abscess 2-Foreign body aspiration 3-Anaphylaxis 4-Croup 5-Peritonsillar abscess Comments: The history suggests a viral croup (laryngotracheobronchitis).MCQs PEDIATRICS 22) A 15 month old girl presents with stridor and respiratory distress. with exercise-induced symptoms and a general deterioration on commencement of smoking. Pediatrician Consultant . Dr. She went to bed as usual at 8pm. but are not required in mild cases. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Gastroesophageal reflux 2-Allergic rhinitis 3-Sinusitis 4-Asthma 5-Croup Comments: A typical history of asthma in later childhood.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . She has marked stridor with moderate recession and a barking cough. O2 saturations are 95% in air. and admits to have started smoking.com 140 . Oral dexamethasone or inhaled budesonide are effective in reducing symptoms. On examination she has a fever of 37.8°C (tympanic).Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Reassurance of the mother often calms down both child and mother. Previous history was unremarkable. RR of 55/min (crying). She has had a crusty nasal discharge for 2 days with low grade fever. 23) A 14 year old girl presents with a history of cough and breathlessness on exercise. and HR of 150/min. but awoke 2 hours later. Clinical examination is unremarkable. She has seasonal rhinitis. Unfortunately this is all too common these days.
and flame-shaped haemorrhages. comatose state of the child.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 25) A 9 week old infant is brought in unresponsive. He has recently been unwell. Pediatrician Consultant . What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Child abuse 2-Hepatic failure 3-Hypoglycaemia 4-Diabetic ketoacidosis 5-Substance abuse Comments: The history suggests a previously healthy child with colic of inexperienced parents. which last several hours at a time. It is important to exclude infection with DIC or a coagulopathy. BM stix is 3. On examination he is apyrexial and movement at his hip is uncomfortable.MCQs PEDIATRICS 24) A 10 year old boy attends A+E with a two day history of a limp. Given the full fontanelle. 1-Congenetal dislocation. Palestine . The cause is unknown but it can be related to viral infection. She has a temperature of 34.9 mmol/l.5°C. She is floppy with a full fontanelle. Dr. Parents are unmarried teenagers. 2-Perthes disease 3-Septic arthritis 4-Slipped upper femoral epiphesis 5-transient synovitis Comments: Transient synovitis is the most common cause of hip pain in childhood but other more serious causes should be excluded before it is diagnosed. Fundoscopy shows flame-shaped haemorrhages. RR 30/min (irregular pattern). On examination she has 3 small possible bruises on her face. allergic reaction or trauma.com 141 .1kg and there were no neonatal problems.Kamel Youssef Hassan. The facial bruising suggests grip marks. Mother says she has well apart from episodes of screaming every evening. She was born at 38+2/40 weighing 3. Shaken baby syndrome is most likely. HR 130/min.
21kg and there were no neonatal problems. No dysmorphic features. Gross motor. and only mother understands them. ENT examination reveals normal tonsils. there is no murmur nor organomegaly. She was born at 36+6/40 weighing 2. RR 20/min and HR 100/min. vision and fine motor development are normal. 27) A 3 year old girl presents with a 5 day history of neck pain and fever. with increasing difficulty in swallowing. She has moderate neck stiffness. She has audible stridor when agitated. Over the previous night she woke several times with difficulty in breathing. These children often need Speech Therapy input. and she has very tender glands in the neck. HR 90/min. Mother complains that he 'doesn't listen' especially when he is in another room. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Speech delay. This usually resolves with time. On examination he is apyrexial.8kg and there were no neonatal problems. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Retropharyngeal abscess 2-Foreign body aspiration 3-Anaphylaxis 4-Croup 5-Peritonsillar abscess Dr.MCQs PEDIATRICS 26) A 2 year old child presents with delayed language development.com 142 . On examination her head held to the right. Palestine .Kamel Youssef Hassan. clear nose and bilaterally dull drums. isolated 2-Pervasive developmental disorder 3-Global developmental delay 4-Impaired hearing 5-Autism Comments: The child has hearing impairment and isolated language delay. Chest is clear. He was born at term weighing 3. The examination suggests bilateral 'glue ear' (Otitis media with effusion). Pediatrician Consultant . though it may require tympanostomy tube insertion. RR 16/min.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Her temperature is 38. His speech is restricted to single words.6°C.
This required surgical drainage and removal with antibiotic cover. ritualistic behaviour and lack of reciprocal social interaction. isolated 2-Pervasive developmental disorder 3-Global developmental delay 4-Impaired hearing 5-Autism Comments: The history is of poor speech development.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] year old boy is referred with behaviour problems and poor speech. He speaks very seldom.Kamel Youssef Hassan. It is part of the wider spectrum of pervasive developmental disorders. and there are no specific abnormalities to find. He always prefers to play on his own. lining up his Thomas the Tank engine set repetitively. in imaginative activity. This includes: autism. Palestine . childhood disintegrative disorder. In this case it revealed a massively enlarged right tonsil with profuse exudate. and is unable to sustain a conversation. Pediatrician Consultant . The most likely diagnosis is Autism. Dr. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Speech delay. He throws tantrums when his routine is disturned. He was born at 37+3/40 weighing 3. ignoring his older and younger siblings. ENT examination in children with stridor should take place where facilities are available for immediate intubation. 28) A 2.com 143 . On examination he is apyrexial. Aspergers. and in reciprocal social interactions.51kg and there were no neonatal problems.MCQs PEDIATRICS Comments: The history suggests a tonsillitis progressing to retropharyngeal abscess with increasing upper airways obstruction. which starts before 30 months of age and is characterized by a qualitative impairment in verbal and nonverbal communication. and Rett's syndrome. Pregnancy had been uncomplicated.
Temperature is 37. He rarely requires beta agonist inhaler. and pink nonpurulent conjunctivae.8°C. Mother hears him making odd noises on the baby monitor. Although skin prick testing may be helpful in resistant cases. Scattered coarse crepitations are audible in both lung fields. Sometimes he has an associated cough. When she investigates she finds him floppy. On arrival at hospital he is self-ventilating in facemask oxygen.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] PEDIATRICS 29) A 12 year old boy complains of persistent clear nasal discharge during the spring and summer. and HR of 140/min. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Gastroesophageal reflux 2-Allergic rhinitis 3-Sinusitis 4-Asthma 5-Croup Comments: This atopic boy has classical symptoms of seasonal rhinitis. with saturations of 94%. They give bag ventilation and he starts breathing again. attempts mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and calls an ambulance. He was diagnosed with asthma at 2 years. it is usual to treat sufferers symptomatically with oral antihistamines or topical steroids to eyes and nose. but this has improved with age. On examination he has a clear nasal discharge. pale and not breathing. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Acute life-threatening event 2-Cardiac dysrhythmias 3-Seizures 4-Sudden infant death syndrome Comments: Dr.com 144 . The symptoms usually get better in the autumn. 30) 5 month old boy has had a mild coryza for 2 days. Pediatrician Consultant . Since discharge he has been thriving. Born at 32/40 gestation weighing 1. Palestine . She stimulates him.7kg he required 3d ventilation for surfactant-deficient lung disease. He constantly rubs his nose and his eyes. O2 is given on the way to hospital. nasal speech.Kamel Youssef Hassan. mild recession. with RR 35/min.
In this case the problem involves mainly expression rather than reception of speech. 32) The parents of an eight year child divorce. and comes from a middle class articulate family. weight and OFC. Although he seems to understand full sentences and commands he says only occasional single words.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. the child is sullen and irritable but when his father leaves the boy cries. Palestine . On his father's visits. He is fully immunised.com 145 .MCQs PEDIATRICS This child has RTI followed by acute life-threatening event (ALTE). Pediatrician Consultant . There are a large number of potential causes. What is the most likely diagnosis? 1-Speech delay. given the examination findings. isolated 2-Pervasive developmental disorder 3-Global developmental delay 4-Impaired hearing 5-Autism Comments: The history is of isolated speech delay in a child who apparently hears normally.Kamel Youssef Hassan. He was born at 41/40 weighing 3. 31) A 3 year old child presents with delayed speech. Hearing should be formally checked. ENT examination is unremarkable. 3-I will see you next weekend 4-You take care of the house now I've left Dr. The child lives with his mother with his father visiting at weekends.4kg and there were no neonatal problems. What is the most appropriate response that the father can make during these episodes? 1-Big boys don't cry 2-I left your mother but I am not leaving you. clings to his father and askes his father to come back to live with his mother. Such speech problems may interfere significantly with schooling. There are no specific abnormalities to find. as it is the commonest reason for speech delay. On examination he is on the 25th centile for height. on no medications. In this case bronchiolitis is most likely.
surgical treatment is by pyloromyotomy. Pathologically. After randomizing the patients a small proportion of the drug plus physiotherapy group decide to drop out of the study or omit some treatment sessions specified in the research protocol. Pediatrician Consultant . 2-Is more common in females.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. 4-Is due to hypertrophy of the longitudinal muscle layer of the pylorus. Palestine . Comments: Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis presents most commonly at approximately 6 weeks of age. 34) A study has been designed to investigate whether a certain drug plus physiotherapy treatment is better than drug treatment alone in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. 33) An infant is diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. the pyloric 'tumour' arises from hypertrophy the circular muscle layer. Following resusciation and correction of any electrolyte abnormality.com 146 . It is more common in boys with a male: female ratio of 4:1. What is the correct way of analysing the subsequent data? 1-Assume the patients have withdrawn their consent 2-Exclude these patients from all analysis 3-Extend the trial recruitment to make up the numbers 4-Include these patient outcomes in the drug plus physiotherapy group 5-Interview the patients and report their group separately Dr.MCQs PEDIATRICS 5-Sorry son but I just couldn't live with your mother Comments: The child's reactions typically represent a feeling of abandonment and it is important that his father reaffirms that he is not leaving his son.Kamel Youssef Hassan. There is a strong familial predisposition with 5% of affected infants having a mother who also developed the problem. 3-There is a strong familial predisposition. Which of the following is true of this diagnosis? 1-Typically presents between 6 and 12 months of age. 5-Presents with bile-stained projectile vomiting. Patients present with projectile vomiting that is not bile stained.
Intention to treat helps to reduce bias by sticking to the original allocation of treatment and analyzing the patient in that treatment group even (and concentrate for this bit) even if they don''t get it! 35) A 17 year old female presents with acute breathlessness. The panic in crowds suggests an anxiety disorder and grandiose ideations suggest hypomania Dr. Pediatrician Consultant . Which agent may be responsible for this exacerbation? 1-Salmeterol 2-Theophylline 3-Beclomethasone 4-Ipratropium bromide 5-Monteleukast Comments: Salmeterol has been reported to produce an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which of the following suggest a diagnosis of Schizophrenia? 1-incongruity of affect ﻣﺷﺎﻋر ﻣﺗﺿﺎرﺑﺔ – ﺗﺿﺎرب اﻟﻣﺷﺎﻋر 2-auditory hallucinations with clouding of consciousness 3-memory impairment 4-feelings of panic in buses and shops 5-grandiose ideations Comments: Incongruity of affect is emotion inappropriate to circumstances. 36) A 17 year old male is brought to clinic as his parents are concerned about changes in his behaviour.com 147 . Auditory hallucinations with clouding of conciousness suggest delirium and memory impairment possible organic brain disease. She has had asthma for approximately 3 years and recently commenced new therapy.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] PEDIATRICS Comments: This is the principle of 'intention to treat'. possibly through an acute hypersensitivity reaction. It is possible that the physiotherapy intervention was harmful to the patients and this is why they left.Kamel Youssef Hassan. There may be intellectual defects from prolonged institutionization اﻹﻗﺎﻣﺔ ﺑﻣؤﺳﺳﺎت ذوى اﻟﮫﺎھﺎتor treatment rather than the illness itself. Palestine .
There is no delusion with regard to the food being poisoned. Palestine . 38) Which of the following organelles contains enzymes responsible for the digestion of constituents of cells and tissues? 1-endoplasmic reticulum 2-Gogli apparatus 3-lysosomes 4-microtubules 5-mitochondria Comments: The lysosomes contain the enzymes and molecules such as oxidases. The secretive abuse of laxatives would fit with the diagnosis rather than anabolic agents.MCQs PEDIATRICS 37) An 18 year old female is reluctant to eat food that is prepared for her. Which one of the following would be most consistent with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa? 1-she believes the food is poisoned 2-she has a full-time job 3-she has bouts of heavy drinking 4-she regards herself as ill 5-she secretly abuses anabolic steroids Comments: Anorexia nervosa is associated with the abnormal perception of body image. The mitochondria produce energy for cellular functions.com 148 . They generally feel well despite the protestations of others who feel that they look awful. Micortubules are involved in mitotic processes and intracellular transportation. Pediatrician Consultant . Dr. They exercise avidly and until the very late stages of the disease hold down full time jobs. free radical etc responsible for the breakdown of intracellular components.Gaza E-mail: [email protected] Youssef Hassan. Heavy drinking associated with food refusal would suggest alcoholism and alcoholic gastritis.
Carbohydrates constitute 30-45% of total caloric intake in children. all are required to maintain nitrogen balance. Palestine . 40) Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death and occurs in cells that have damaged DNA.com 149 . which provide a sufficient source of protein. Pediatrician Consultant . Dr. 2-The absence of any of the essential amino acids results in a negative nitrogen balance 3-Protein constitutes about 30-45% of total daily calorie intake in infants and children 4-Essential amino acids can be synthesized in the liver and kidneys 5-Human milk as the only food provides an insufficient source of protein for a 1 year old healthy infant Comments: There are 9 essential amino acids.MCQs PEDIATRICS 39) Which one of the following is true regarding protein metabolism? 1-There are 5 essential amino acids.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized and must be obtained from the diet. This gene is:1-bcl-2 2-caspases 3-fas (CD95) 4-p53 5-ras Comments: bcl-2 is an inhibitor of apoptosis.Kamel Youssef Hassan. ras is an oncogene. A mediator of this process is a tumour suppressor gene that inhibits mitosis and promotes apoptosis. Human milk contains the proteins casein. lactoglobulin and lactalbumin. fas is a cell receptor and caspases are present in all cells both promote apoptosis but are not tumour suppressor genes.
Pediatrician Consultant .MCQs PEDIATRICS 41)Which one of the following conditions is transmitted by means of an X-linked recessive inheritance : 1-Cystic fibrosis 2-Galactosaemia 3-Huntington’s chorea 4-Duchenne muscular dystrophy 5-Facio-humero-scapular dystrophy Comments: Cystic fibrosis and Galactossaemia are autosomal recessively inherited conditions. Haemophilia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy are X. 42)A 10 year old child is found to have neurofibromatosis. 30-50% of new cases are due to spontaneous mutations.linked recessive and Facio-humero-scapular dystrophy and Huntington’s chorea are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.com 150 .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. and optic nerve gliomas. The condition is autosomal dominant. along with other clinical findings such as Lisch nodules. Six or more café au lait spots before the age of puberty would assist in making a diagnosis. Freckling of the inguinal and axillary regions occur. Dr.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Palestine . Which of the following statements correctly applies: 1-She will most probably be mentally retarded 2-The finding of 2 café au lait spots in her 6 year old sibling suggests he may be affected 3-Her condition was inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion 4-Freckling of the back would be expected 5-There may be no family history of the condition Comments: Mental retardation may be a clinical feature of the condition but is not a usual clinical feature.
com 151 . Affected children are taller and may have high arched palate. long ears. Dr. Comments: Affected males are usually but not always mentally retarded . Pediatrician Consultant .sensitive fragile X site (X q27. Palestine .Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. a long face and macro orchidism. confirmatory amniocentesis may be required in some cases.One third of females with the mutation will be mentally retarded. The diagnosis of fragile X syndrome was originally based on the expression of a folate.3) induced in cell culture under conditions of folate deprivation.Kamel Youssef Hassan.MCQs PEDIATRICS 43)Which of the following statements applies to fragile X syndrome? 1-Mental retardation is found in all males 2-Mental retardation is not found in females 3-Cytogenetic finding of fragile-X is induced in a vitamin B12 deficiency culture medium 4-Affected children are taller than average 5-The condition can only be diagnosed after birth. Diagnosis can be made by detection of the mutant FMR 1 gene by chorionic villus sampling .
Of the following. the MOST likely diagnosis is A. Findings on physical examination are normal except for wheezing only in the mid-right lung field.A 6-month-old previously healthy infant presents with a 2-day history of cough and difficulty breathing. bacterial pneumonia B." Further questioning reveals that the child coughs when he has an upper respiratory tract infection. Of the following. continuous positive airway pressure via face mask B. postnasal drip Dr. the MOST appropriate therapy for this infant is A. She exhibits marked tachypnea.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. no abnormality E." His mother dismisses this. and poorly perfused. stating that her son "keeps a cold. his father states that the boy is "always coughing. poorly controlled asthma E. Palestine . cystic fibrosis D. upon exposure to the neighbor's cat. On physical examination. Results of the physical examination are normal. asthma B. endotracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation D. during exercise.MCQs PEDIATRICS 1. the MOST likely diagnosis for this child is A. pale. inhaled foreign body D. endotracheal administration of surfactant C. chronic sinusitis C.During the health supervision visit for a 5-year-old child. vascular ring 3.com 152 .A previously healthy 12-year-old girl presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of wheezing after running through the woods.Kamel Youssef Hassan. Pediatrician Consultant . nitric oxide 2. She has supraclavicular and intercostal retractions. and auscultation of the chest reveals decreased breath sounds bilaterally and poor aeration. she appears lethargic. and almost every night. Of the following. exercise-induced asthma C. negative pressure ventilation E.
A 9-year-old girl presents to the emergency depart-ment with an exacerbation of her asthma. right middle lobe pneumonia 6. On further questioning. Pediatrician Consultant . depression D. An exercise test is terminated when fatigue and breathlessness are induced. but the results of pulmonary function testing remained normal throughout the test. Of the following. Physical examination reveals mild respiratory distress and diffuse expiratory wheezing. hyperinflated chest without infiltrate C. pleural effusion D. pneumothorax E.The father of a 12-year-old girl is concerned about her recent lack of interest in physical activity. Of the following.com 153 . atelectasis of the right middle lobe B. pulmonary function testing E. In addition to chest radiography and a sweat test. A thorough history and physical examination is otherwise unrevealing. but is afebrile. and chest radiography are normal. The MOST likely explanation for these symptoms is A. allergy testing B.MCQs PEDIATRICS 4. and whenever she has an upper respiratory tract infection. skin testing for tuberculosis 5. the MOST appropriate initial diagnostic study to determine the etiology of this child's cough is A. She says that it is "just too hard.Kamel Youssef Hassan. bronchoscopy D. her mother reports that over the past several years the child has coughed at night. physical examination." Findings from a complete history. Palestine . and I get out of breath. barium swallow C. asthma B.A 7-year-old girl coughs frequently during a health supervision visit. cardiac disease C. during exercise. muscle weakness E.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. She felt warm to touch at home. Chest radiography shows a consolidation between the fissures on the right side with volume loss. sarcoidosis Dr. the MOST likely interpretation of this radiographic finding would be a(n) A.
perform pulmonary function spirometry Dr. and breath sounds decreased bilaterally with diffuse expiratory wheezing. obtain inspiratory and expiratory chest radiographs E. Pediatrician Consultant . Palestine . initiate a trial of oral antibiotics D. spirometry is MOST useful to measure A.A 12-year-old girl presents with signs and symptoms suggestive of asthma. Of the following.A 2-year-old child who has asthma that is well controlled with home nebulizer therapy suddenly develops coughing after playing with a small plastic toy. arrange for a pH probe study C. the appropriate NEXT step in determining the cause of this patient's symptoms is to A. administer a nebulized bronchodilator B. You order pulmonary function studies. airway resistance B.A 4-month-old previously healthy infant presents in January with a 2-day history of coughing and breathing difficulty and a 1-day history of refusing to take oral fluids.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. administration of intramuscular ceftriaxone B.MCQs PEDIATRICS 7. with an intermittent.com 154 . Physical examination reveals a pale infant who has dry mucous membranes. intrapulmonary shunting E. Of the following. expiratory flow rate C. the BEST management is A. hospital admission for cardiorespiratory monitoring 8. Of the following. static compliance 9.Kamel Youssef Hassan. functional residual capacity D. retractions. He has no history of choking. administration of nebulized albuterol at home C. administration of oral albuterol D. nonproductive cough and diffuse expiratory wheezing that is greater on the right side. Physical examination reveals unlabored breathing. a respiratory rate of 70 breaths/min.
foreign body B. respiratory rate 11.A 7-year-old child has had persistent nighttime cough for 1 year. arterial PO2 B. Palestine . Pediatrician Consultant . Administration of over-the-counter cough syrups has not been helpful. the MOST likely cause of the cough is A. the MOST important factor affecting your decision whether to intubate the child for assisted ventilation is A.com 155 .You are asked to assess a hospitalized 3-year-old girl who has asthma and respiratory distress without cyanosis while receiving 3 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula.MCQs PEDIATRICS 10. respiratory effort E.Kamel Youssef Hassan. immotile cilia syndrome D. Of the following. hyperresponsive airway disease C. magnitude of pulsus paradoxus D. Among the following.Gaza E-mail: kyh10557@yahoo. tuberculosis Dr. heart rate C. psychogenic cough E. Blood pressure and hemoglobin concentration are normal.
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. whether it can be loaded in the same freight container as other dangerous goods. For example.g. www. These are as follows: Class 1 .Different types of dangerous goods Different types of dangerous goods For transport purposes.Corrosive substances Class 9 .1.Flammable liquids Class 4 . where it needs to be stored within the port or stowed on board the ship. according to the main danger they present. toxic substances are allocated to Class 6.Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides Class 6 .com © Exis Technologies 2014 The danger(s) presented by a particular substance or article determine the safe transport procedures for it e.Flammable solids and other flammable substances Class 5 . dangerous goods are allocated to one of nine ‘classes’. the way it needs to be packed.2.Toxic and infectious substances Class 7 .Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles Many of these classes are sub-divided. infectious substances are allocated to class 6.Radioactive material Class 8 .Gases Class 3 . Substances or articles are classified as ‘dangerous goods’ for sea shipment if they meet the criteria prescribed in the IMDG Code for any of these classes.existec.Explosives Class 2 .
hazcheck.com © Exis Technologies 2014 You can try Hazcheck Online for free at www. the UN Number for it is UN 1223 – see the example below taken from Hazcheck Online. and appropriate actions in an emergency. ‘Kerosene’ is a recognised PSN.com .existec. stowage..Identifying Dangerous Goods Identifying dangerous goods All dangerous goods are uniquely identified for transport using a number and name allocated by the United Nations (UN Number and ‘Proper Shipping Name’ or PSN). The UN number and PSN facilitate rapid and precise identification during transport to ensure correct handling. For example. segregation etc. Kerosene is classified as a flammable liquid (class 3). www.
com continued © Exis Technologies 2014 .existec.Application of the IMDG Code Application of the IMDG Code The IMDG Code’s requirements apply to all ships which are subject to the following two conventions: International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. 1974 (SOLAS 1974) – this covers the safety implications of dangerous goods onboard ships. and International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) – which covers the pollution aspects for ships carrying dangerous goods www.
continued © Exis Technologies 2014 .com While some SOLAS Member Governments incorporate the requirements of the IMDG Code without amendment into their national legislation. others apply some different and/or additional (usually more stringent) national requirements.Application of the IMDG Code Application of the IMDG Code The IMDG Code amplifies the relevant safety and pollution prevention provisions of these Conventions. Most of the requirements in the IMDG Code apply on a mandatory basis but there are a few provisions which are recommendatory. and has a worldwide application to the movement of dangerous goods by sea.existec. www. The IMDG Code is applied automatically by the governments of all the States which are members of SOLAS.
approve or grant exemptions from particular requirements of the IMDG Code. When shipping dangerous goods.com © Exis Technologies 2014 . Also. e. as appropriate. www.Application of the IMDG Code Application of the IMDG Code Other international and national modal regulations also exist.existec. it is also important to be aware of any further restrictions or requirements which may apply in a particular country or port. road transport rules in Europe (ADR).g. competent authorities may authorise. compliance with these is required. they may recognise all or part of the provisions of the IMDG Code.
These provisions require that dangerous goods are correctly and safely: • Classified and identified • Packed • Marked.com © Exis Technologies 2014 . www. Appropriate training must be given to all personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea.Overview of the IMDG Code Overview of the IMDG Code The IMDG Code requires certain provisions to be followed whenever dangerous goods are shipped by sea. The Code also contains security requirements designed to minimise the opportunity for terrorists to access and misuse dangerous goods.existec. labelled and placarded • Documented • Stowed on board the vessel • Segregated from other goods with which they may react dangerously Appropriate emergency response information must be made available.
existec. presented in two volumes – Volume 1 and Volume 2. Windows. www. There is also a Supplement which provides additional guidance.com © Exis Technologies 2014 .Layout of the IMDG Code Layout of the IMDG Code The IMDG Code comprises 7 parts. Both volumes must be used to obtain the required information and instructions when dangerous goods are shipped by sea. The IMDG Code is available in Printed. Web and Intranet formats.
. an initial point of reference being provided at the head of each column. www. arranged in UN Number order. stowage. segregation and other shipping and transport duties generally stem from the columns of the DGL. Much of the information is in a coded form to make it easier to present in a table. presented as a two page spread in the printed books. most of the decisions on safe shipping and transport procedures stem from the use of the DGL located in Volume 2. It comprises 18 columns of information for each listed substance/article.com © Exis Technologies 2014 Decisions on packing arrangements. The DGL is an index of substances and articles. marking and labelling requirements.Dangerous Goods List (DGL) Dangerous Goods List (DGL) In the IMDG Code. The meaning and implications of these codes are explained in the relevant chapters and sections of Volumes 1 and 2.existec. documentation entries.
there is an alphabetical index of substances/articles – see example below taken from Hazcheck Online. the DGL can be used as the source of further information.existec. . as indicated on the previous page. This can be used as the initial point of reference when the name of the substance rather than the UN Number is known.Alphabetical Index Alphabetical Index At the end of Volume 2 of the IMDG Code. www.com © Exis Technologies 2014 Once the relevant UN Number is discovered from this index.
in general. new technology and new methods of handling dangerous goods. the basic principles remain constant and once you have understood them. safety concerns which arise as a result of human experience. and new materials and designs for packaging Although the Code is updated every two years. These changes reflect: • • • • the inclusion of newly classified dangerous substances/articles. you will be able to look up information in future versions of the IMDG Code. www.existec. amendments to or deletions of existing entries.Identification of Dangerous Goods Updating the IMDG Code The IMDG Code is an international regulation that is updated every two years to reflect biennial revisions in the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UN Model Regulations).com © Exis Technologies 2014 .
existec. A new Amendment is published every two years. Each Amendment is valid for up to three years New Amendments can be used from 1 January of odd numbered years (shown in yellow) subject to the timing of National Competent Authority adoption During even numbered years (shown in green) only the current Amendment can be used The years before an Amendment comes into force on a mandatory basis are known as transition years (shown in yellow) when either the current or newly published Amendment may be used www.Amendment cycle of the IMDG Code The Amendment Cycle of the IMDG Code New Amendments to the IMDG Code are released according to the timeframes in the chart below.com © Exis Technologies 2014 .
.existec.com © Exis Technologies 2014 continued .3 of the IMDG Code deals with the training of shore-side staff. The training requirements for shore-side personnel are mandatory www. Training requirements Training requirements for shore side personnel The successful application of dangerous goods transport regulations is greatly dependent on all persons concerned appreciating the risks involved and having an appropriate understanding of the requirements. Chapter 1. This can only be achieved by properly planned and maintained training and retraining programmes for all relevant personnel.
Staff directly involved in dangerous goods operations must have function specific training while general awareness training is required for those who although not directly involved. do require a familiarisation with the IMDG Code. the level of training required and appropriate methods for conducting the training. www.com © Exis Technologies 2014 . Companies must determine which personnel need to be trained. Exis Technologies developed IMDG Code e-learning in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization to meet the challenge of training large numbers of shore side staff to the IMDG Code requirements.Training requirements Training requirements for shore-side personnel Personnel engaged with the transport of dangerous goods by sea must be trained according to their role and responsibilities.existec.
existec. ferry operators. These tools are available for all sectors of the transport of dangerous goods by sea chain.com Hazcheck Systems Exis also supply compliance tools for the automatic validation of dangerous goods shipments. trials and to purchase please click here www. For more information about these course.Compliance solutions Compliance solutions from Exis Technologies IMDG Code e-learning Shippers. freight forwarders and 11 of the top 20 container lines use our IMDG e-learning courses to train their staff worldwide. and to purchase please click here www.com www.com © Exis Technologies 2014 . For more information. free demos.hazcheck.imdge-learning. port operators.
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A client once told me she thought her mother was a narcissist because “she loved herself too much.” But narcissism is not self-love, although it’s easy to get confused since the concept was coined after the mythological story of Narcissus, a beautiful hunter who fell in love with his reflection on the water and despaired of not being able to see his love reciprocated.
In truth, Narcissus didn’t love himself; he was infatuated with his physical beauty and suffered due to the painful realization that his external appearance—the reflection he was so attached to—wasn’t separate from himself. This mythological figure clearly symbolizes the nature and workings of the ego-mind viewed through a magnifying glass.
Ego creates the illusion of separation from Divine Consciousness through the attachment of the mind to sensory perception, to give you a sense of individual experience, but in so doing it also creates suffering due to the impermanent nature of things. Once you’re attached to something or someone, you’re trapped in the fear of losing what you’re attached to: it’s painful to give up the gratification or the illusions it provides.
We humans are complex and multilayered, so there are different degrees of ego entrapment. The ordinary ego is self-centered and self-important (in both obvious and subtle, self-defeating ways), but taken to the extreme it creates a narcissist; narcissism pushed to the extreme yields a psychopath, and psychopathy can turn into sociopathy. These varying degrees of ego entrapment can be viewed as different levels of disconnection from Consciousness—from awareness and love—that distort the perception of life and of others.
The ordinary ego colors your perception with private self-images you’re unconsciously pressured to maintain at the cost of your own happiness; at different levels, the narcissist, psychopath, and sociopath fixate on the need to control a public image (their refection) while seeking the satisfaction of their desires, delusions, and secret destructive impulses. The main motivation here is external power to compensate for a lack of inner power, which is love (think charismatic religious, cult or political leaders controlling people’s minds and orchestrating unthinkable crimes).
In all cases, there’s a tug-of-war between love at the core of the soul and the ego-mind identified with the physical senses and external appearances. This battle is ongoing, because your soul is an infinite spark of Consciousness—that is, eternal Love and Awareness—with the power to create your reality and the world, but the ego is relentless in its mission to keep you disconnected from Consciousness to give you the illusion of individuality. Love is your true nature while ego is the fixation on the sensory appearance of things—your desires, self-images and roles, as well as attachments and fears.
Something similar to Narcissus’ story tends to happen when two people enter a relationship, particularly if they lack inner work and self-awareness, since the ego-mind colors their perception. If ego is running the show, each partner will project an idealized version of themselves into the other person and fall in love with it. That is, until the so-called ‘honeymoon period’ ends, the routine sets in, and they begin to see the real person they’re in a relationship with and disagreements begin—a battle of egos, if you will.
I’m not saying love is not real; love is the force that moves and expands the Universe and life itself from the core of every soul. In fact, nothing is real but love, which is the essence of Divine Consciousness. But because we have ego, and ego distorts everything to disconnect us from Consciousness, we tend to project our illusions and unfulfilled aspects into those we’re physically attracted to or admire in some way (see How Your Illusions Create a ‘Halo Effect’).
So rather than discovering and enjoying who another person is, to shape something together in creative cooperation and balanced responsibility, we tend to demand of another to become an idealized version of ourselves, in an attempt to heal and validate our wounded (childhood) aspects. Now, all relationships are karmic, so unavoidable on some level, but you can use every experience to develop greater self-awareness and self-love, and in time avoid letting love being distorted by egoic illusions and expectations that disconnect you from love.
So next time you feel an emotional pull toward someone you just met, before putting them on a pedestal or getting attached to who you think they are, fixating and giving your power away as a result, I’d encourage you to take things slowly to develop a friendship and discern what you find appealing in that person, which more often than not is what you need to nurture and develop in yourself to find true love.
What’s the point of living the illusion of Narcissus by engaging with your own projections, unable to really see and be seen by those you want and are meant to share yourself with? Contact me today and start reconnecting to your essential nature by developing emotional and spiritual freedom from ego!
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This article has been a long time coming. At the beginning of the winter semester in 2018, some M-SABR members set out to bust some MLB myths. We took to calling ourselves the “Major League Mythbusters.” Although we only got one project done for the semester, it was a good one. I suppose I already told you how this article will turn out though since we call ourselves “Mythbusters” not “Mythprovers.”
In recent years, fans and analysts alike have agreed that over the past decade, front offices have done a better job of drafting, even better than twenty years ago. And geez, what dark ages were we in thirty years ago? How did scouts and executives even know if a player was good then? With the birth and widespread use of analytics in baseball front offices, it logically follows that executives should be better than ever at drafting players now than before. No longer do we have to trust scouts and rely on their gut instinct as we search for the next stud. Let us look at the data to prove it.
Major League Mythbusters is on the case. For your convenience, we have put together an enormous spreadsheet that has our analysis of each draft class. As a group, we took each draft class from 1985-2010 and analyzed each player’s first five season’s in the MLB based on WAR. Before we get any further, I want to discuss some error in that process.
Firstly, WAR is a single statistic that attempts to encompass all of a player’s value. It does a pretty good job, but let’s be honest, we can’t sum up the value of a player with just one single number. It just doesn’t work. Baseball is too complicated a game for the answer to be 42.
Secondly, some players just bloom late. The most famous example in recent history? Barry Bonds. Bonds went on a historic rampage through the record books, but that wasn’t until after he had some MLB experience under his belt. Our test wouldn’t account for that level of production later in a career (it did still count Bonds as a perennial All-Star so it’s not as though we were that far off the mark). To combat that, we started with the first five years and dropped the lowest two yearly totals, but that still doesn’t solve the problem completely.
Third, we had to set boundaries for levels players would be considered at based on their average WAR values and those were, unfortunately, not researched as far as they should have been. We, the research team, decided that trial and error and some arbitrary group consensus would suffice for the cutoffs. We decided upon the following groups:
Finally, the Mythbusters team only used the first round. Yes, we left off the other thirty-nine rounds, we know. That’s a lot of unused data. But the first rounders get the money and the spotlight (and have the highest chance of making the majors), so we chose to focus on them. Now that you know a few of the issues regarding our process, let’s get into it.
Barry Larkin (CIN SS), Will Clark (SF 1B [I love irony]), and Barry Bonds (PIT OF) were drafted this year. They were the three best players of the draft by a lot. For the rest of the draft, well, it was a 53% bust rate, 18% reserve player rate, and the rest were decent starters.
Similar to 1985, there was about a 50% bust rate and the rest of the players were low starters or role players with the exception of Greg Swindell (CLE LHP), Matt Williams (SF 3B), and Kevin Brown (TEX RHP) who were all decent starters but none of which were insane their first five years.
47% of the draft is a bust, another 25% are reserve players. There are a few starters mixed in, but only one standout: #1 overall pick Ken Griffey Jr. (SEA OF).
Starting to recognize a pattern? Robin Ventura (CHW 3B) is the standout in this draft although not far behind are Jim Abbott (LAA LHP) and Andy Benes (SD RHP). Nobody incredible stands out like Griffey, though Ventura had a long and fruitful career after his first five years. The rest of the draft, not so much.
A higher bust rate than the last few years at 60% and similar role player/reserve percentages defined the 1989 class. Frank Thomas (CHW 1B) is the diamond in the rough in this one.
Great baseball trivia question: #1 overall in 1990? That would be Chipper Jones (ATL 3B). Better trivia question: only other Mythbusters standout in the 1990 draft? The honor goes to Mike Mussina (BAL RHP). If you got both of those right, I applaud you. Otherwise, an almost identical bust and player percentage as 1989.
Here’s another Barry Bonds example: Manny Ramirez (CLE 3B) didn’t really start hitting his stride in the first few years of his career. He still clocked in as the highest value player in this draft, but not by much over Joey Hamilton (SD RHP). A little tidbit for the Moneyball-loving fans out there: Scott Hatteberg was the last pick in the first round of the ’91 draft, #43 overall to the Red Sox.
Talk about a bust of a draft. The most famous players to come out of it: Johnny Damon (KC OF) and Jason Kendall (PIT C). Oh, I guess that Derek Jeter guy, too. The rest was awful. One of the highest combined bust rate and role/reserve rates so far.
Jeter’s polarizing, future-Yankee counterpart went #1 overall this year. Alex Rodriguez (SEA SS) better known as A-Rod, was the only impact player in this draft. Others were low impact or busts.
Another draft with only one impact player, Nomar Garciaparra (BOS SS), went to the Yankee’s arch-rival. That’s about the only interesting storyline in this draft. Seems like chances are just as dismal as always.
Darin Erstad (LAA OF), Kerry Wood (CHC RHP), and Roy Halladay (TOR RHP) stand above the rest in this draft. However, they had a 23% starter rate this draft which was a slight uptick from the last few years. Less reserve/role players but a horrendous 60% bust rate even still.
Eric Chavez (OAK 3B) was the best player the first five years, but Mark Kotsay (MIA OF) and R.A. Dickey (TEX RHP) were both drafted this year and could be argued to have a better full career due to the error in our process. It’s for the folks at home to decide. Nevertheless, not much changed in the percentage rates.
Troy Glaus (LAA 3B) and Vernon Wells (Blue Jays OF) were the two premier players acquired in this draft. Interestingly enough, the bust rate went all the way up to 73% in this draft. What was everyone looking at in 1997?
Five years into their careers, Jeff Urban (SF LHP) and Corey Patterson (CHC OF) were the stars of this draft. Years later, we’re probably talking more about J.D. Drew (STL OF), Carlos Pena (TEX 1B), even Matt Thornton (SEA LHP), and, if I’m not wrong, the first active player I have come across… any guesses? CC Sabathia (CLE LHP).
A fair number of starting players were found in this draft. At least, more than in previous years. You have players like Barry Zito (OAK LHP), Josh Hamilton (TB OF), Josh Beckett (MIA RHP), and more. The bust rate is still about the same, though.
By now all these drafts are starting to ooze together in my head, but I believe Chase Utley (PHI 2B) now has the highest average WAR/season over the first five years at 7.4 WAR. The rest of the draft? Extremely unimpressive. Also, a new high 78% bust percentage. Ouch.
Here we are, three solid stars in a draft. Joe Mauer (MIN C), Mark Teixeira (TEX 3B), and David Wright (NYM 3B) steal the show while others like Mark Prior (CHC RHP) and Casey Kotchman (LAA 1B) weren’t quite as dazzling but were still solid starters at the beginning of their respective careers. Our bust percentage dips back to 59% and the role/reserve percentages get back to around 10%.
Scott Kazmir (NYM LHP), Cole Hamels (PHI LHP), Denard Span (MIN OF), Matt Cain (SF RHP), and Jeff Francoeur (ATL OF) highlighted the 2002 class. Zack Greinke (KC RHP), Prince Fielder (MIL 1B), and Nick Swisher (OAK 1B) would become just as big of stars, but not in the first five seasons. The bust rate was lower than usual this season at 46%. Maybe those analytics departments are starting to kick in just a bit?
Not a single player really stood out in front of the crowd in the first five years of their career from this draft. However, lots of them would become professional veterans and team leaders in the coming years. Adam Jones (SEA SS), Matt Murton (BOS OF), Nick Markakis (BAL OF), and Delmon Young (TB OF) were a few of those. Our bust percentage dropped a little bit this year, but so did our starter and anything higher. Most of these players were role/reserve players.
The most notable player from the draft is without a doubt future-Hall of Famer Justin Verlander (DET RHP). Other notable starters include Neil Walker (PIT 2B), Homer Bailey (CIN RHP), Billy Butler (KC 3B), Phil Hughes (NYY RHP), and Gio Gonzalez (CHW LHP). The bust percent went back up to 56 and the starter back down towards 10% just as normal, though.
Overall, probably the most successful draft so far. Ryan Zimmerman (WSH 3B), Ryan Braun (MIL 3B), Troy Tulowitzki (COL SS), Alex Gordon (KC 3B), Justin Upton (ARI SS), Andrew McCutchen (PIT OF), Jay Bruce (CIN OF), Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS OF), Jed Lowrie (BOS 2B), and Clay Bucholz (BOS RHP) were all in this draft. However, teams also had the most chances to get it right so far with 48 picks in the first round. The bust rate was still exactly 50%, but the ones that didn’t bust were much more likely to be impactful players for the organization they were drafted by in 2005.
Three budding stars stick out among the rest: Clayton Kershaw (LAD LHP), Tim Lincecum (SF RHP), and Evan Longoria (TB 3B). Max Scherzer (ARI RHP), Brandon Morrow (SEA RHP), Andrew Miller (DET LHP), Ian Kennedy (NYY RHP), Jeremy Jeffress (MIL LHP), Adam Ottavino (STL RHP), and Chris Coghlan (MIA 3B) would not turn into solid starters or stars until later in their careers. The bust rate remained stagnant at about 55%, once again, though.
David Price (TB LHP), Jason Heyward (ATL OF), and Josh Donaldson (CHC C) highlighted the 2007 first round draft class. Donaldson is our first player to average over 8.0 WAR per season. Many other starters were drafted but didn’t qualify as highly through the first five years including Madison Bumgarner (SF LHP), Mike Moustakas (KC SS), Pete Kozma (STL SS), Rick Porcello (DET RHP), Todd Frazier (CIN 3B), Sean Doolittle (OAK 1B), etc. Bust rate returns to north of 60%.
The bust rate in this draft went all the way down to 39%. But most of those players graduated only to the reserve/role player categories. The number of starters was actually down this year, too. The only player to make a significant impact in their first five years was Buster Posey (SF C). Other notable players drafted this year include Eric Hosmer (KC 1B), Pedro Alvarez (PIT 3B), Yonder Alonso (CIN 1B), Gordon Beckham (CHW SS), Gerrit Cole (NYY RHP), Jake Odorizzi (MIL RHP), Mike Montgomery (KC LHP), Lance Lynn (STL RHP), Wade Miley (ARI LHP), and Logan Forsythe (SD 3B).
In the best first five years of a career that the game has seen in a long, long time, Mike Trout (LAA OF) absolutely bombarded the league. He always has to outdo everyone doesn’t he? And 22 teams had the chance to pick him (the Nationals and Diamondbacks twice). He averaged a 10.2 WAR his first five seasons putting him a full point and a half ahead of Donaldson for the record. Lots of other notable players were drafted but here are just a few: Stephen Strasburg (WSH RHP), Zack Wheeler (SF RHP), Mike Leake (CIN RHP), A.J. Pollock (ARI CF), Shelby Miller (STL RHP), and Randal Grichuk (LAA OF). Although Mike Trout changed the record books, he couldn’t change the bust percentage on his own. It stayed at 53%.
You’ve made it. The final year we looked at. The bust percentage went all the way up to 68% in our final year while those who made it- made it big. Some real studs got drafted in 2010: Bryce Harper (WSH OF), Jameson Taillon (PIT RHP), Manny Machado (BAL SS), Matt Harvey (NYM RHP), Chris Sale (CHW LHP), Christian Yelich (MIA 1B), Noah Syndergaard (TOR RHP), and Nicholas Castellanos (DET 3B), among others. None of them approached Trout’s 10.2 WAR average but they definitely made an immediate impact on their respective organizations.
Now that you’ve made it all the way here, let’s look at everything we’ve found in a bigger picture lens. Here is a graph denoting the success and bust percentage of each draft year:
The red line is the bust rate of players, the blue is the success rate for anyone who made it to the Major Leagues, and the gray line is the rate of All-Stars/MVP level players found in the first round.
It is more than clear that the draft is just as unpredictable as ever from this one chart. The success rate is fluctuating, and the bust rate seems to bounce back up every time you think it’s coming down. It would appear that in the early 2000’s analytics had an impact on the bust rate of the draft, but it only brought it down for a few years and then it bounced back up again.
We judged a draft based on bust percentage versus success percentage. It is just as likely that a team will pick a dud as a stud in the first round of the draft. What scouts and analytics have clearly helped executives do is the talent that they do choose to draft, if they don’t bust, is clearly more elite than in the 1990s. However, in the previous five years from ’85-’90 it was about the same level it was now. That suggests a simple natural ebb and flow cycle and such is the game of baseball.
The conclusion the Major League Mythbusters drew was this: the success of organizations in the draft is actually less consistent than in older days. Although some years are more successful, some are more unsuccessful too. Therefore, front office executives have not gotten significantly better at projecting the next big stars and making successful draft picks. The bust percentages on players in the first round is almost as large as it was ten years ago, twenty years ago, and even thirty years ago. Scouts seem to be pretty excellent at what they do, and they have been doing it a long time.
The most efficient way to scout, evaluate talent, and achieve competitive balance is with psychometrics. Where sabermetrics is the math behind player contribution analysis, psychometrics is the math behind interactive analytics. As a member of SABR for just two years I seem to be the only certified psychometrician. Finding talent with psychometrics will change the game forever, again. I would love to assist in M-SABR projects. Let’s connect!
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Originally published on December 20, 2012-Vatican City, Vatican – Pope Benedict XVI announced the release of an updated version of the Bible, last Tuesday.
Taking a break from giving excuses for past unconscionable behavior, Benedict announced the new version and discussed many of its features. The Pope stepped away from tradition by appearing in a black turtle neck on a stage with two white easy chairs and a large projected screen. The presentation began with a brief overview of the history of the book. Speaking through an interpreter he stated, “The bible is the best-selling book in history. In fact, last year, there were over 100 million sold. But we have seen stagnation in the features of the Good Book. So today I would like to introduce, the New Bible.” The audience fawned as a picture of a simple black book with no words on the cover appeared on the screen overhead.
The Pope then spoke about its new features, “We have simplified the cover so that it is a solid black single piece of leather; it is truly unibody construction. Our designers have selected the best paper for printing so that the New Bible is now 1.7 mm thinner than any other printed before it. It is also 28 grams lighter which, admittedly, dose not sound like much. But, when you hold it in your hand you will be amazed at the difference.” He then told the audience that it would be release March 14th. Immediately, the most faithful in attendance left the auditorium to go line up in front of churches to be one of the first to own a New Bible.
The Pope then revealed some of the new features inside, “While we left the contents the same, we did do some shuffling. Now, we placed the books in alphabetical order so that they could be found easier. Also for prophetic books, we added “Spoiler Alert” in red text for sections of prophecy that have not occurred yet. This is for the faithful who want to be surprised by the apocalypse.”
After the announcement, one critic panned the New Bible and said, “The Pope and company are just releasing the same dogma. It just has an improved cover and a few features. I mean do we really need a “spoiler alert” tag. I’ve never even opened my old Bible.” Another audience member complained, “The ten dollar price is not bad. But, I don’t want to get locked into a two year tithing contract. Especially with the weak services that my church has been having lately.”
The New Bible will be available on March 14th for Catholics only, on contract. But, it will become available to other faith carriers at an undisclosed later date.
Hollywood, CA-What ever happened to Steve Urkel? Did he ever get that kiss he longed for from Laura Winslow? Did Carl ever get that promotion in his precinct? Would Larry and Balki ever join the show in a very special 1 hour Perfect Strangers/Family Matters crossover? Fortunately for long time Family Matters fans these burning questions and more will soon be answered. With the Emmy nominated success of new Arrested Development episodes, Netflix announced that it will be reuniting the original cast of Family Matters for an exclusive 13 episode season. Family Matter began airing in 1989 as a spin off to the ABC hit Perfect Strangers but to the pain and sorrow of diehard fans was canceled in 1998 due to dwindling ratings.
Reed Hastings, the Netflix Co-Founder, spoke about the challenges of bringing together the original cast, “Most of the actors were excited to reprise their roles in the long forgotten show. The last to join was Jaleel White who played the ubiquitous Urkel. He adamantly refused to come aboard and accused the original show of ruining his career. So, I took him to the highest point in Los Angeles and showed him all the kingdoms of Hollywood. I told him that if he did just one season for me, I could offer him all the benefits of true stardom. Then he agreed” Thus, Steve Urkel was born again.
When asked who would be reprising the motherly role of Harriette Winslow, Jo Marie Payton or mid series replacement Judyann Elder, Hastings said, “I can’t give anything away but both actresses have agreed to be a part of the new series.” He then hinted at a running gag of the actresses switching places mid scene.
The Netflix Original Series will begin filming this fall and is set to be released in the summer of 2014 on the streaming network.
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Inglewood, CA – Facing diminishing donations and a tight budget, Director and CFO of the Make-a-Wish foundation Michael J. Robinson has become increasingly resentful of the demands of terminally sick children. In 2006 at the height of a spendthrift economy, the Make-a-Wish Foundation received plenty of contributions and budgetary problems were nonexistent. Robinson stated, “Those were good times. If a 12 year old wanted to do a million dollar super sweet sixteen party because she wouldn’t see her 13th birthday, we said no problem. Those days are gone.” Robinson then wiped a small tear from his eye.
As the economy crashed and donations slowed to a trickle Robinson faced layoffs for the first time in his tenure. “I had to lay off a few very good workers go so that we could pay for a huge parade for Johnny VanVanson. Johnny didn’t live long enough to make it to the parade day. It just took too long to plan everything. We canceled all we could but we lost a lot of money in that deal.” Robinson related that the damaged to the morale of the organization hurt him the most. Instead of making dreams come true, their focus fell on budget.
Robinson shifted his work to begging for donations rather than visiting with sick children. “It’s better this way. I’m tired of telling the dying kids ‘no’ we just don’t have the money. I don’t want to say, ‘Timmy, do you know the cost and logistical nightmare it would be to move your respirator and thousands of dollars medical equipment to the pitcher’s mound at Coors Field? All that so you could throw the first pitch for a preseason game. The insurance premiums alone could bankrupt us. Can you wish for something a little more around $1000?” Robinson’s assistant Vergil Salanfork stated, “He used to love his job but I knew things were too much for him when he tried to strangle a 14 year old cancer patient for asking to have Miley Cyrus perform for her at the hospital. He shouted something like ‘You little bitch. Do you know how much a first class plane ticket costs?’ We don’t let him visit the children anymore.” To help alleviate some of Mr. Robinsons stress MDT readers can donate here.
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The mission of PSSM is “Teaching and Training Youth with Biblical Truth.” Our goal is to teach Biblical truth to our youth and lead them in a meaningful and active relationship with God.
We believe the camp experience is an essential element in the development of team work, leadership and character building in our youth. Therefore we continue a camp ministry which has changed the lives of many youth, and are committed to providing this ministry until the rapture.
A free ‘alteration service’, where anyone can hand in ordinary objects- broken or intact- and have them
Is an artwork primarily a unique object with its own personality or is it just a trace of the activity and mind of the artist? How should an artist be paid for his work, by selling objects or by receiving a salary/fee?
This project aims to persuade the art community and the ordinary citizens of Belfast, to take part in a playful and inclusive investigation questioning; what is an art object, how does the ordinary transform into art and what does it mean to own art? It does so by setting up a temorary workshop, where anyone can hand in ordinary objects that are broken and have them remade into sculptures by the artist acting as tinkerer and crazy inventor. Handing in the object is free but also requires giving up control. You get back whatever the artist has decided to do with the object. Thus the exchange is generous on both sides.
Two few weeks before the project starts, a promotional campaign has to be done with small posters in the local area but also information that reaches the art community via the web and leaflets in galleries, art schools and art organizations. Ideally the project would be featured in the local news just before the opening. Promotion before the workshop opens is crucial since the success of the project is dependent on the active participation of the local residents. The first people to participate will probably be fellow creatives who hear about the project, but this is not a fault since the questions we want to raise are of specific interest to them.
Then we set up a simple workshop in PS². I imagine a sturdy workbench with a vice, an extra table and a few simple storage shelves. We need some tools for making and tinkering, but no heavy machinery and nothing crazy like welding equipment or bandsaws. We ask local artists but also garages and workshops to donate some paints and varnishes, then we buy some more, and we also stock up on screws, nails, thread, glues, epoxy resin and modelling materials and the like. Not hobby materials but rather what you would expect in a furniture renovators or bicycle repair shop. Or in someones garage if they happened to be very handy people. This shouldn’t take more than a few days.
When open, anyone can come to the workshop with old broken objects and ask to have them turned into art. They will be received as in any repair shop, asked what the problem with the object is and why they are not happy with it. They will leave their name and phone number so that we can get back to them when the repair is done and also be given a receipt with the number of their object. They are not charged anything for the repair but it is also explained to them that once they hand in their object they accept any alterations and changes the artist will do to it. The object is photographed and put on the shelves for later work.
The alterations done to the objects are spontaneous surrealist reactions to the materiality of the object, its intended function and the owners complaints about it. It will be undertaken with a swiftness and lightness of intention but with careful and skilled hands. The aim will be to give the object a new meaning and identity as well as a new function. The nature and finish of the change will be that of the small repair shop, hand crafted with individual attention to detail but not trying to reproduce the flawless artificiality of mass production. All objects will be signed and dated by the artist and again photographed in their new altered state. When the owners collect their new art objects, they will be given a chance to share their impression of it which will be recorded in a log book.
The goal of the project is to initiate a process of questioning, not by directly posing the questions but rather by staging a situation that will lead the people involved to reflect and respond to the mythology and structure of art. Some questions I hope will appear are; What makes one object art and another ordinary? What is a reasonable price for art and who should pay for it? Who can make art and who can own it? What is the value of art? Can art be functional, and can it have other functions without loosing its status as art? Is the valuable and unique essence of art to be found in the objects it produces or in the process of production? Is an artwork primarily a unique object with its own personality or is it just a trace of the activity and mind of the artist? How should an artist be payed for his work, by selling objects or by receiving a salary/fee? Should artists try to change the nature of the art market? Is the role of the market already changing for emerging artists since the recent financial crisis? Can art ever become democratic? How does the excessive competition in the artworld influence artists strategies of survival? How does it influence peoples view on artists and the artworld?
Fulfilling this goal of questioning depends on the careful organization of the project. If successful it will have created a small anomalous bubble in the fabric of the art world where other rules apply than normally expected. It will not rip or radically change this fabric but it will inspire new thoughts and ideas in the minds of those encountering it. A project like this is a cross between art production and performance. It will almost be like if I were acting the part of the tinkering bricoleur for the benefit of the visitors to the workshop, and at the same time the objects I alter will themselves carry on the performance after I have left. When someone hand in a broken everyday object and receive an artwork in exchange they do so because they have understood the rules of the game we have set up, but how will they relate to the object later on? Will they subscribe it value because it is an artwork or will they deem it worthless because they didn’t have to pay anything for it? But then, the object is still unique and they only got it because they were lucky enough to be present when this specific game was acted out? Hopefully such questions will continue appearing when they show their new artwork to friends and explain it to them.
I imagine setting up a simple blog or website to record the project while it is taking place but also so that the owners of these altered artworks can contribute their stories and opinions further down the line. It would probably be a good idea to invite art students or young artists to volunteer in the project, to help staff the workshop and to create and update the blog, but also to work on the objects, signing the ones they finish, further blurring the borders of ownership and originality. Like the apprentices in any workshop they would greatly help in the daily running of production. The main importance of their presence however would be to involve people, who themselves aspire to making and selling art in this little game with value and values, inspiring them with some thoughts before they move on in their ambitious art careers. I imagine the workshop stays open for a month which should be enough to plant the idea in the local community.
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Founded in 2007 by Kim Kagan, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that has supported long-term U.S. military intervention abroad, particularly in countries in the Greater Middle East.
Although closely connected to neoconservative advocacy circles, ISW considers itself “a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization” devoted to advancing “an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education.”[1]
ISW has been critical of both the Obama and Trump administrations’ policies, particularly in Syria. A February 2018 opinion piece by Jennifer Cafarella, one of ISW’s leading analysts, typified the group’s critique, writing, “The U.S. has lost sight of the relationship between diplomacy and war. American diplomats dealing with the Syrian crisis lack the leverage and credibility necessary to conduct effective diplomacy. The U.S. has used few other tools of national power to support them and has refused to contemplate using military force beyond self-defense or tactical retaliation for the use of chemical weapons. Assad will continue to pursue all-out military victory as long the U.S. remains thus on the sidelines, and all diplomatic efforts except surrender will fail.”[2]
ISW’s work initially focused on Iraq and Afghanistan, but over the years its scope broadened, moving along with areas of conflict directly or indirectly involving the United States. In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ISW included that conflict in its list of projects, later producing reports tying Russian military activity in Ukraine and Syria into a broader view of Russia’s overall military strategy.[3]
ISW’s early work focused almost entirely on Iraq and Afghanistan. More recently, it has published reports on Iran, Syria, Libya, and the Gulf States. Today the bulk of ISW’s research is categorized under projects devoted specifically to Iraq, Afghanistan, ISIS, Syria, or “Middle East Security.” It has also included analysis of Ukraine, and a renewed focus on Russian activities both in that country and in Syria.ISW’s Ukraine Project has expanded to include a broader analysis of Russian activities. A March 2018 report, by Catherine Harris and Frederick Kagan warns that the U.S. and its NATO allies are not prepared for a military confrontation with Russia.
“The Russian military is well positioned to launch a short-notice conventional war in Ukraine and a hybrid war in the Baltic States, the opposite of what Western leaders seem to expect in each theater,” the report summary states. “NATO leaders increasingly warn of the threat of a conventional invasion of the Baltic States (or even Western Europe). But Russian ground forces are not deployed or organized to initiate a short-notice conventional war in that region. They have, however, redeployed and reorganized since 2014 in a way that would support a rapid mechanized invasion of Ukraine from both north and east, while remaining well-prepared to conduct a hybrid warfare intervention in the Baltics similar to what they did in Ukraine after the Maidan Revolution. The United States and its partners should re-evaluate the most likely Russian courses of action and reconsider the mix of military and non-military tools required to defend NATO allies and Ukraine from potential Russian aggression.”[4]
ISW’s Turkey Project became more active in 2017 and 2018 as relations between the United States and Turkey deteriorated. They adopted, once again, a critical posture. In a February 2018 article, ISW analyst Jennifer Cafarella wrote, “The U.S. has lost sight of the larger issues that American strategy towards Turkey must also address. Turkey is doing more than reacting to U.S. policy in Syria. Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is becoming more authoritarian and aggressive as he campaigns to consolidate domestic power and win Turkey’s 2019 presidential election, for which he needs far-right nationalist votes. His Syrian campaign is part of an expansionist, neo-Ottoman foreign policy. The U.S. must constrain Erdogan not only to salvage anti-ISIS gains but also to dampen a global trend towards new wars that redefine state borders.”[5]
ISW figures have been vocal proponents of escalating U.S. involvement in Syria’s civil war. In a 2018 article, ISW’s Lead Analyst, Jennifer Cafarella wrote, “U.S. behavior in Syria signals that we do not have the will to defend our interests or commit the resources necessary to achieve our stated goals. The American homeland, American allies and American partners are less safe as a result.”[6] This echoes views expressed about both Barack Obama’s and Donald Trump’s approach to Syria.
After Trump launched a missile strike against Syrian air bases, ISW expressed some hope for a policy in Syria that they could support, writing on their web site, “President Trump’s action could reset the terms of America’s confrontation of other hostile states, such as North Korea. President Trump may be shifting away from a narrow focus on the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) as the strategic priority in Syria and toward a new approach.”[7]
But even at that point, their enthusiasm was limited and based on the hope of more moves in the same direction. ISW Syria analyst Christopher Kozak stated, “Deterrence is a persistent condition, not a one hour strike package. President Trump has demonstrated his intent and capability to use American force if necessary. He must sustain pressure against Assad in order to set conditions to achieve vital US national security interests in Syria.”[8]
ISW has long been advocating a more robust U.S. presence in Syria, arguing that U.S. security depended on removing the Assad regime and diminishing the influence of Iran and Russia in the region.
In a 2013 article for the Hoover Institution‘s Strategika, Kim Kagan established an ISW baseline on Syria, arguing that Washington should fully arm and equip “moderate” factions in Syria’s armed opposition with the aim of overthrowing the Assad regime. Arguing that the “security of the United States and its allies would be significantly enhanced if Assad fell and Iranian influence over Syria were removed,” Kagan wrote that the “United States should fully support the secular opposition to Bashar al-Assad through the provision of funds, weapons, equipment, and training.”[9]
Elizabeth O’Bagy, a researcher who led the organization’s Syria Team for much of 2013 advocated more forceful strategies while based at ISW, including pushing direct U.S. attacks on critical regime infrastructure and supplying the rebels with heavy weaponry. O’Bagy outlined this case in a controversial August 2013 op-ed for the Wall Street Journal in which she also argued that reports of extremist involvement in Syria’s armed opposition were overblown—a claim that was subsequently repeated by intervention advocates like Sen. John McCain and Secretary of State John Kerry. Several observers disputed this assessment. Reuters reported that it was “at odds with estimates by U.S. and European intelligence sources and nongovernmental experts, who say Islamic extremists remain by far the fiercest and best-organized rebel elements.”[10]
More controversially, the Journal initially failed to disclose that O’Bagy had been a paid consultant—with the title “political director”—for the Syrian Emergency Task Force, an interest group deeply linked to the Syrian rebels that has advocated similar position’s to O’Bagy’s. “O’Bagy seems to pass herself off as an impartial observer of the situation,” said one Center for Security Policy staffer quoted by the Daily Caller. “Her access to Congress, intelligence services and to think tanks should be regarded as what it really is, which is a reflection of the Syrian rebels’ cause and aspirations.”[11] ISW stood by O’Bagy’s impartiality, but subsequently fired her after learning that she had exaggerated her credentials in claiming that she had earned a PhD from Georgetown when in fact she was not even enrolled in a program.[12]
ISW’s Iraq Project, once a clearinghouse for reports and commentaries advocating prolonged U.S. troop presence in Iraq, is now devoted to issues of Iraqi security, internal Iraqi politics, and U.S.-Iraqi relations.
Previously, ISW played an important role promoting the 2007 “surge” in Iraq. In 2009 it released a film called “The Surge: the Untold Story,” a 34-minute documentary that favorably covered the Iraq surge and included interviews with key players in the war and the surge strategy, including Gen. Raymond Odierno and Amb. Ryan Crocker.[13]
In the past, ISW often provided a podium for military brass who advocate the escalation of U.S. military engagements.[14] In January 2010, General David Petraeus spoke at an ISW event promoting the “surge” in Iraq. He argued that “far more important than the surge of 30,000 additional U.S. troops was the surge of ideas that helped us to employ those troops, and that surge of forces enabled the employment of the new ideas that were indeed the key to making the progress that has been achieved in Iraq over the course of the last three years.” Petraeus went on to compliment his hosts, saying: “At that time, Kim was in a different location, but the founder of the ISW guided together with Fred and a number of other heroes a study and analysis that did indeed have a strategic impact unlike that of any other study or analysis that I can think of,” referring to the 2007 report that gave political traction to the surge theory in Iraq.[15]
The Kagans have long enjoyed a close relationship with Petraeus, even drawing the scrutiny of military investigators into the treatment they received as civilian advisers to the general in Afghanistan. According to a December 2012 Washington Post investigation, the Kagans visited Afghanistan repeatedly and extensively throughout Petraeus’ tenure there, during which time they received extraordinary accommodations for civilian visitors—including near round-the-clock access to military and intelligence officials, top-level security clearance, and priority travel to anywhere in the country, as well as desks and military email accounts. In return, the Kagans advised Petraeus and penned supportive op-eds about the general and the war effort when they periodically returned home.[16] More recently, in 2015, ISW hosted future National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, but has since turned away from public events to other activities.
Although the Kagans did not receive compensation from the U.S. military for their advisory work, the Post noted that they continued to receive paychecks from their respective think tanks while they were advising Petraeus. “For Kim Kagan, spending so many months away from research and advocacy work in Washington could have annoyed many donors to the Institute for the Study of War,” it observed. “But her major backers appear to have been pleased that she cultivated such close ties with Petraeus.”[17]
Many of ISW’s major contributors and fundraisers—including DynCorps International, CACI International, and General Dynamics—are military contractors with active interests in the Afghan war. At a 2011 ISW event honoring Petraeus, Kagan thanked her corporate supporters for sponsoring her “ability to have a 15-month deployment [in Afghanistan] essentially in the service of those who needed some help.”[18]
At a $10,000-a-head dinner ISW held in his honor after the end of his command in Afghanistan, Petraeus himself acknowledged his close relationship with the Kagans. “What the Kagans do is they grade my work on a daily basis,” he said to laughs from ISW donors. “There’s some suspicion that there’s a hand up my back, and it makes my lips talk, and it’s operated by one of the Doctors Kagan.”[19]
ISW does not publicize on its website the members of its board of directors. However, they did publish a list of their directors in their annual report. The board includes ISW President, Kimberly Kagan as well as neoconservative luminaries, Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Bill Kristol. Past directors, according to tax documents, included: Elizabeth Cheney, daughter of Vice President Dick Cheney and founder of the right-wing advocacy group Keep America Safe; Jack Keane, a retired four-star general who coauthored with Frederick Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute “Choosing Victory,” a 2007 study that served as a blueprint for the so-called “surge” in Iraq; Dennis Showalter, a military historian; Hal Hirsch; Bill Roberti; and Kim Kagan.
According to its 2016 Form 990, ISW had operating expenses of just under $1.85 million that year. They raised approximately $2.37 million in 2016.
A non-exhaustive Right Web investigation[20] of Form 990 U.S. tax records revealed nearly $700,000 in donations from charitable foundations during 2007-2009. Donations included nearly $180,000 from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a premier neoconservative advocacy group, as well as $60,000 from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, a right-wing foundation that has funded other militarist outfits like the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) and Daniel Pipes’ Middle East Forum, earning it a spot among the top funders of the anti-Islamic discourse in the United States according to a 2011 report by the Center for American Progress.[21] The Marcus Foundation, which has also supported MEMRI, contributed another $250,000 to ISW during this period.
ISW has increasingly drawn support from military contractors with stakes in the issues that the institute studies. “According to ISW’s last annual report,”[22] noted Consortium News in December 2012, “its original supporters were mostly right-wing foundations, such as the Smith-Richardson Foundation and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, but it now is backed by national security contractors, including major ones like General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and CACI, as well as lesser-known firms such as DynCorp International, which provides training for Afghan police, and Palantir, a technology company founded with the backing of the CIA’s venture-capital arm, In-Q-Tel. Palantir supplies software to U.S. military intelligence in Afghanistan.”[23]
[2] Jennifer Cafarella, “US passivity in the face of Syrian atrocities is hurting our global interests,” FOX News, February 22, 2018, http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/22/us-passivity-in-face-syrian-atrocities-is-hurting-our-global-interests.html
[3] Catherine Harris and Frederick Kagan, “Russia’s Military Posture: Ground Forces Order of Battle,” ISW, March 7, 2018, http://www.understandingwar.org/report/russias-military-posture
[5] Jennifer Cafarella, “Tamping down the crisis in Turkey,” The Hill, February 16, 2018,” http://thehill.com/opinion/international/374226-tamping-down-the-crisis-in-turkey
[6] Jennifer Cafarella, “US passivity in the face of Syrian atrocities is hurting our global interests,” FOX News, February 22, 2018, http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/02/22/us-passivity-in-face-syrian-atrocities-is-hurting-our-global-interests.html
[14] For more on ISW and its relationship to the U.S. military, see Michael Flynn, “The Surge of Ideas,” Right Web, June 2010, https://rightweb.irc-online.org/the_surge_of_ideas/
[19] Rajiv Chandrasekaran, “Civilian analysts gained Petraeus’s ear while he was commander in Afghanistan,” Washington Post, December 18, 2012, http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/civilian-analysts-gained-petraeuss-ear-while-he-was-commander-in-afghanistan/2012/12/18/290c0b50-446a-11e2-8061-253bccfc7532_print.html.
[8] Frederick Kagan and Christopher Harmer, “How Many Troops Does the U.S. Need in Afghanistan?” ISW, January 17, 2013, http://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/how-many-troops-does-us-need-afghanistan,
[12] Jim Lobe, “Outsourcing the Case for War With Iran,” Lobelog.com, August, 29, 2007, http://www.lobelog.com/outsourcing-the-case-for-war-with-iran/
“The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.”
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We’re turning 21 in 2018 and it’s going to be one rockin’ party! Tour San Diego by foot as you run through all of the city’s favorite neighborhoods on a course lined with live music and entertainment. There’s a distance for everyone, so grab your friends and join us for this epic summer run in America’s Finest City June 2-3, 2018.
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TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: noon Friday, March 22, to noon Sunday, March 24, at the main entrance to Wilson Commons on the University of Rochester's River Campus
To raise awareness and money for people in Rochester who are homeless, members of Delta Upsilon fraternity will live outdoors in cardboard boxes from March 22 to 24 at the University of Rochester.
For the 12th year, fraternity members take turns staying in makeshift housing to bring attention to the needs of homeless people. The "Homeless for the Homeless" project, which collects funds for Habitat for Humanity, will be set up at the entrance to Wilson Commons on the River Campus.
To prepare for the event, a Habitat representative will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the DU house on Fraternity Quadrangle about the organization's goals and programs. The public is invited to attend.
Donations for the fraternity's largest fundraiser of the year will be accepted from noon Friday until noon Sunday. For more information, contact Scott Field at (585) 274-3041.
TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Strong Auditorium on the University’s River Campus
The University of Rochester Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Singers ensembles will present a joint concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in Strong Auditorium on the River Campus.
The groups will perform Mendelssohn’s Psalm 115 for chorus and orchestra, the Serenade in D by Brahms, and the first movement of Paul Creston’s Marimba Concerto.
The University of Rochester Chamber Orchestra is a 40-member group composed of students of diverse academic backgrounds. In addition to presenting four free concerts each year on the River Campus, the orchestra performs in the community and has toured abroad in Italy, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. The ensemble is directed by Professor of Music David Harman.
The University of Rochester Chamber Singers is a select chorale ensemble dedicated to the performance of all periods and styles of quality choral literature. The group’s director is Assistant Professor of Music L. Brett Scott.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Department of Music at (585) 275-2828.
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