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Recognizing and Addressing Your Child's Intellectual Disability
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Jeanna Smiley is a health and wellness writer focused on sharing science-based information about health inequities, mental health, substance use disorder, and healthy eating. Her work has appeared on various health and recovery center websites in the U.S.
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Jonathan Jassey, DO, is the founding pediatrician at Concierge Pediatrics in Long Island, New York.
Intellectual disability (ID) is impaired development of learning, reasoning, social, and life skills. It often becomes apparent at birth or during childhood and continues through adulthood. This condition occurs in varying degrees and can result from genetic, environmental, or unknown factors.
For many decades, the medical establishment and the general public unkindly referred to affected individuals as "feeble-minded," "moron," "idiot," and "imbecile." In the 1960s, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and lawmakers adopted the term "mentally retarded," which experts considered to be more sensitive at the time.
The term "intellectual disability" came about because of Rosa's Law, passed in 2010 and named after a young girl with ID.
This article will review ID, its causes, diagnosis, related conditions, and tips for parents.
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What Does Intellectual Disability Mean?
According to the AAIDD, intellectual disability is "a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior." Intellectual functioning includes abilities such as learning, practicing judgment, and problem solving. Adaptive behavior includes activities of daily functioning, such as living independently and communicating.
ID symptoms can also affect more than one part of the body. In some cases, individuals may seem typical in early childhood but develop symptoms during adolescence or adulthood.
Effect on Children
Intellectual disability is the most common developmental disability. Approximately 439,000 affected children and youth ages 3 to 21 received support under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 2019. However, the number of affected children could be higher because data were unavailable for some states.
Children with disabilities may experience issues with communicating, socializing with their peers, or taking care of their personal needs. The child may develop more slowly than others their age, taking longer to walk, feed themselves, get dressed, and handle other daily functions. Some children may always require assistance with these activities.
Effect on Adults
The United States and other industrialized nations are seeing an increase in the longevity of adults with intellectual disabilities. For these people, aging can bring progressive health risks stemming from early age-onset conditions. They also face discrimination and exclusion, which trigger secondary mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Nevertheless, many adults with mild intellectual disabilities can thrive on their own or with minimal support.
ID can be caused by a variety of factors, including injury, disease, or an issue with brain development. Chromosomal defects such as variants and inborn errors of metabolism can permanently alter cognitive function. Intellectual disabilities arise from such factors as:
Down syndrome, the most common cause of ID in the United States
Fragile X syndrome, the most commonly known congenital (present at birth) cause of ID
Dravet syndrome, a rare congenital cause of ID
Huntington's disease, a hereditary cause of late-onset ID
Intellectual and developmental disabilities also stem from cognitive disruption due to:
Brain malformations
Prenatal alcohol or toxin exposure
Prenatal nutritional deficiencies
Maternal infections or complications leading to brain injury
Pre- or postnatal brain infections
Diagnosing Intellectual Disability
Pediatricians and other child healthcare providers can screen for IDDs at your well-child visits and annual exams. You might complete a brief, standardized test that your pediatrician will score. A medical professional may interview you and observe your child for symptoms as well.
Gold-standard tests for intellectual disability include the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised. In some cases, a chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) or the array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) test is used to pinpoint genetic mutations.
Evaluating Intellectual and Adaptive Functioning
Overall, intellectual disability is identified by problems in both intellectual and adaptive functioning, as such:
Intellectual functioning: According to the American Psychiatric Association, intellectual functioning entails "reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgment, academic learning, and learning from experience."
Measuring Intellectual Functioning
Intellectual functioning is measured by a standardized exam that can determine IQ score. An IQ test score between 70 and 75 indicates that the individual experiences limitations in intellectual functioning.
Adaptive functioning: This has to do with skills your child needs to live safely and responsibly. To evaluate functioning, clinicians assess behaviors via questionnaires or observations of the patient's performance of a skill.
Measuring Adaptive Functioning
Adaptive functioning is measured in these three areas:
Conceptual: This includes reading, math, writing, knowledge, and memory.
Social: This encompasses social skills, communications, the ability to follow rules, and making and keeping friends.
Practical: This includes living independently, taking care of personal hygiene, and being able to hold down a job, manage money, and handle organizational tasks.
Evaluating Severity
The AAIDD uses the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) to assess the severity of ID. It focuses on the types of supports an individual requires to thrive, not just the limitations of the mentally challenged, and ranks them as follows:
Mild to moderate ID: Most individuals with ID have mild disabilities. They tend to be slower in cognition and daily living skills, but they can learn to function with minimal assistance. Those with moderate ID can travel to familiar places and use basic life skills with a little more help.
Severe ID: Severe intellectual disability symptoms include major developmental delays and limited communication skills. Individuals may be able to care for themselves and learn simple daily routines. However, they need supervision in social settings and family or institutional care.
Profound ID: People with profound ID typically have congenital syndromes. They cannot live on their own and require close attention and assistance with self-care. These individuals often have accompanying medical issues and physical limitations.
Intellectual disability frequently co-occurs with other developmental, physical, medical, and psychiatric conditions. It can be challenging to identify these illnesses if the affected person has limited communication skills. Commonly related conditions include:
Anxiety and depression disorders
Defects of the heart, eyes, digestive tract, and other organs
Epilepsy (neurological disorder affecting brain activity that causes seizures)
Getting Involved as a Parent
It may take some time to accept your child's diagnosis. As you come to terms with it and get to know your child, though, you will learn how to communicate and respond to their needs. Your pediatrician can also guide you in caring and advocating for your child's well-being.
Tips for Helping Your Child at Home
These tips can help your child develop skills at home:
Encourage your child with mild to moderate ID to be responsible and independent.
Give them chores and help them learn everyday self-care skills as they are able.
Read to your child and enjoy fun activities with them and your other family members.
Your local school can be your partner in caring for your child with ID. Federal laws provide for special education and accommodations in public schools. You can ask for an evaluation to determine your child's needs and help develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a successful learning journey.
Intellectual disability is characterized by impediments in intellectual and adaptive functioning. Symptoms typically show up during childhood, although some manifest later in life. Causes include genetic defects, prenatal or postnatal illness, trauma, and poor maternal or postnatal nutrition.
Most affected people have mild ID, but disorders can also be moderate, severe, or profound. With early detection and intervention, you can connect with specialized services to enhance the well-being of your loved one living with ID.
There are no set rules or trajectories for children with intellectual disabilities. Your child may learn and grow differently or slower than others. You'll find, though, that they are quite intelligent in their own unique way. Take care of yourself and call on the vast resources available for encouragement and assistance.
It's an unexpected journey, but you have an abundance of information and support to make it easier and fulfilling.
Can children grow out of a mild intellectual disability?
Intellectual disabilities are generally lifelong. However, early diagnosis, treatment, and support might minimize symptoms and enable your child to function well into adulthood.
How do you know if your child is intellectually disabled?
How an intellectual disability presents itself depends on the underlying cause and severity. Profound or severe cases are usually evident soon after birth. With milder forms, intellectual disability symptoms may include:
Not meeting developmental milestones, such as sitting, crawling, or walking later than most children
Difficulty speaking clearly or at all
Learning difficulties at school
If you suspect that your child has an intellectual disability, talk with your child's healthcare provider. They can get you in touch with a developmental pediatrician. Reach out to a public school or an early intervention program for information and support.
What are the differences between intellectual and developmental disabilities?
Intellectual disability is a type of developmental disability (DD). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes DD as a broader category of "conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas." "IDD" describes situations in which intellectual disability and other disabilities co-occur.
Examples of intellectual and developmental disabilities include:
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2023: 'No candidate can match him', Al-Makura says Tinubu is like Awolowo, Azikiwe, Sardauna
Sen. Umaru Al-Makura (APC-Nasarawa South), says none of the presidential candidates can match the competence and achievements of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate,…
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Sen. Umaru Al-Makura (APC-Nasarawa South), says none of the presidential candidates can match the competence and achievements of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
Al-Makura made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday in Abuja.
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The former governor of Nasarawa State said that the combination of Tinubu and Sen. Kashim Shettima, if elected in 2023, would put the country on the path of progress and development.
Al-Makura said: "Take the pairs of all the political parties' presidential candidates and their running mates.
"You cannot find any of them that can come close to the combination of Tinubu and Shettima.
"Take them one by one and compare them with any of the two pairs in other parties, you won't go far before you realise that it is not a contest.
"Take Tinubu and what he has done in Lagos State and the country physically, politically, socially, culturally and economically, I do not see any presidential candidate that can match his competence, achievements and vision."
Al-Makura said in terms of defence of democracy, none among all the candidates can be called the defender of Nigeria's democracy than Tinubu.
He recalled, "in the course of trying to defend Nigeria's democracy, Tinubu had to flee the country.
"Tinubu and others stood their guns to ensure that democracy was rooted in the country."
The lawmaker also commended Tinubu for mentoring many prominent Nigerians.
Al-Makura said: "Look at the way he mentored people. I call him a mentor of mentors. You can liken Tinubu to our leaders of the first republic.
"The Sardaunas, Akintolas, the Awolowos, the Azikiwes, who made people what they were at that time.
"And this to me is a leader that is cut in their image. Talk about any prominent Nigerian.
"Get a number of prominent Nigerians that have excelled and attained certain very enviable positions, you find a substantial number of them were mentored by Tinubu. Examples are all over the place to see.
"So, you can see his impact in human capital development, physical and economic infrastructural development and democratic advancement." (NAN)
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Team Kimberlin Post of the Day
Posted on 18 September, 2014 by wjjhoge
After The Dread Pro-Se Kimberlin rested his case during the Kimberlin v. Walker, et al. trial, we defendants moved for a directed verdict in our favor because he had not presented evidence establishing the element of defamation or false light. Here is a small part of Judge Johnson's extended colloquy with TDPK on whether he had shown that what we said and wrote about him was false.
THE COURT: I'm not asking you to prove anything. I'm asking you who in this courtroom yesterday or today said that those statements were false?
MR. KIMBERLIN: Your honor, in a defamation case —
THE COURT: You hate answering questions —
MR. KIMBERLIN: No, no, I'm just trying to —
THE COURT: Who said it was false?
MR. KIMBERLIN: Who said it was false? They —
THE COURT: Did you want to read this? I mean —
MR. KIMBERLIN: I know what it says —
THE COURT: I didn't make this up. This is Maryland law.
MR. KIMBERLIN: I think that the jury has to make that call, whether it's false. And whether —
THE COURT: But there has to be some evidence. They just can't pull things out of the air. A jury, they just can't go back there and decide what they want to decide. I have to give them instructions on the law. And the instructions on defamation — Maryland pattern jury instruction 12.1 "a defamatory statement is a false statement about another person that exposes that person to public scorn, hatred" — so nobody in here, in this case said that they hated you, you haven't put any evidence up that they hated you — "contempt or ridicule" — there's no evidence of that — "thereby discouraging others in the community from having a good opinion of or from associating or dealing with the person. Defamation may result from a statement communicated to a third person either orally or in writing." And here you have — I'll call them, well, bloggers, I guess they're reporters — reporting stories and bantering back and forth regarding stories that, I think it originated, the whole thing started back in Indiana many, many, many years ago. And so what is the jury going to — how are they going to consider whether there was public scorn?
MR. KIMBERLIN: Your honor —
THE COURT: This'll go lot faster if you try to answer my question. If you don't have an answer, say you don't have an answer.
MR. KIMBERLIN: Being called a pedophile is automatically public scorn, I mean —
THE COURT: Look, I'm getting — you've said that, I understand it. But I'm focusing on the Maryland law that I have to tell the jury. Now what I'm asking you — let's take it one by one. The statement has to — you have get to to contempt. Any evidence of that?
MR. KIMBERLIN: Well, I put my daughter on the stand and she testified that we had suffered —
THE COURT: That she had suffered?
MR. KIMBERLIN: No, that our family had suffered. That I had suffered.
THE COURT: Look, you're the only party in this case.
Narratives are not false just because TDPK doesn't like them. There were very few possible witnesses that Kimberlin could have produced who could have testified of their firsthand knowledge that he had not engaged in any of the behavior that led folks to be suspicious of him. There were the women who were the girls he was allegedly involved with in Indiana (as reported by Mark Singer). There was his estranged wife who did not come to court to support him. There was the possibility of his own testimony, given that the judge seemed willing to bend the Maryland Rule on perjurers and let him testify. No one else would have been a competent witness.
I suspect that TDPK stayed off the stand because he was afraid of cross examination and being caught in perjury.
Judge Johnson ruled in our favor. TDPK is making noises about an appeal and a second federal lawsuit. It seems that he's beginning to understand that the Kimberlin v. The Universe, et al. RICO Madness is doomed. It will be interesting to see what federal issue he might use in a second federal suit.
I'm sure Acme is working overtime.
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21 thoughts on "Team Kimberlin Post of the Day"
Howard D. Earl (@embryriddlealum) on 18 September, 2014 at 00:17 said:
To be fair, his wife was home packing for their creepified Duck Dynasty Hawaii vacation.
If she was smart, she would have left before he returned from court.
Nil inultum remanebit. on 18 September, 2014 at 00:28 said:
… his wife was home packing…
So he said. And Brett Kimberlin is nothing if not truthful, amirite?
wjjhoge on 18 September, 2014 at 06:26 said:
At home? Perhaps. His home? I think not.
A Reader #1 on 18 September, 2014 at 15:41 said:
You mean his mom's.
BKWatch on 18 September, 2014 at 04:23 said:
Brett Kimberlin's lifelong crime spree inspired me to learn about the justice system. I'm still no expert, but I think odds of being charged for perjury are typically low. Brett Kimberlin's single perjury conviction was an anomaly and he's committed many other material perjuries since then without consequences.
I'm undecided whether Brett was deterred last month by concerns of more perjury. It would be good if it were true, but it would almost be a first for him.
The legal system will continue to be a tool for victimizers unless it better punishes serial, habitual liars. The penalty for Brett's first perjury at age 18 was about right, but the justice system ought to severely escalate penalties for each later perjury. Courts could also catch more victimizers in their nets if they would start penalizing harder for lies to the court that do not equal perjury, since serial vexatious litigants like Brett Kimberlin lie to courts prolifically. The justice system has systematic blind spots and a few exceptional people are having a heyday with them.
As a short term fix, all us onlookers ought to rush to assist the victims to defray their high costs of opposing such injustices. Kimberlin's victims requested, and deserve, all of our support. In the early 1800s, Barbary pirates were defeated only after the attitude was taken, "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." We should likewise refuse to bargain with evil. Brett's victims may not have the millions to spend, but all onlookers should rush to their aid to stop his barbaric piracy for good, even at high expense.
Gus Bailey on 18 September, 2014 at 08:31 said:
Put that man's beer on my tab. tip jar bell rung
That sounds like one good way to handle it.
thatmrgguy on 18 September, 2014 at 07:44 said:
Reblogged this on That Mr. G Guy's Blog.
egd on 18 September, 2014 at 08:49 said:
If he had any knowledge about the legal system, he would have known ahead of time that he actually had to introduce evidence as to the falsity of the allegations. That wouldn't have been particularly hard, especially where the evidence is reputational. Just call someone to the stand, ask if you're a pedophile or ever been charged with pedophilia, etc, and then you get over the DV hurdle.
But he didn't do that. Possibly because once he introduced evidence of his reputation it would open the door to cross examination of his witness. And that would allow specific conduct of TDPK's to be introduced (not to show that he was a pedophile, but as affecting the witness's opinion as to TDPK's reputation).
Although it's more likely that TDPK just doesn't know how to manage a case, despite all of his experience filing vexatious lawsuits.
He's filed over a hundred, but won very few.
Are you counting default judgments as wins?
SPQR on 18 September, 2014 at 20:57 said:
Now that we know how he fraudulently obtains default judgments, he will not "win: another.
Earl Scruggs on 18 September, 2014 at 12:03 said:
The key to understanding his actions is looking at it less like a legal case, and more like terrorism – or asymmetric warfare.
Rules exist only to constrain the actions of the good guys. They follow the rules, that is why they are the good guys.
Bad guys are the bad guys because they don't follow the rules.
BK never thought he could win this case, He only intended to waste time and money for everyone involved. And that includes the court. And while it may or may not have deterred the defendants specifically, even this failed case exists as a warning for those who might be tempted to say something negative about BK. Because the message is you might win the case, but it will cost you to do so. And you might get pro bono help, but he is going to sue those attorneys, so it will be extra costly for them to do pro bono.
I wonder what people think having him declared a vexatious litigant will do. As I understand it, that means he would have to have permission from some special master or whatever in order to file cases. Given how much leeway that judges have given him to proceed in his meritless cases, why would a special master treat him any differently?
watching this- on 18 September, 2014 at 12:53 said:
+ 100, this note-
I've been watching this for a while and have some questions:
1. Is it the RICO Madness suit TDPK tampered with the mail (service) receipts? Why didn't the court hammer him on that?
2. Glen Beck and Michelle Malkin both have enough money to crush BK, if there's any way to do so, after they win. Is he at all exposed in any way by a likely loss in RICO Madness?
3. Haven't seen a recent picture of TDPK in a while. Is that kinda' a vampire-in-the-mirror thing?
4. I hope WJJH and Aarron write a book out of all this. Thought about it?
5. Any indication contributions to his non-profits are drying up? That looks to be his sole means of support. How can anybody who 'googles' Brett get involved with him?
There were forgeries in the state case and the Federal RICO case.
BK admitted to tampering with documents that he submitted in both cases. The Maryland District court found that there is no sanction in the law of court rules for providing falsified evidence to the court. The court could have ruled from its own authority, but chose not to.
It is my opinion that the State of Maryland will rue the day that its courts decided that forging evidence is not punishable. And I don't just mean the government. This opens the door for prosecutors to forge evidence with no consequence. I mean, the judge could not even find that forged evidence should be excluded.
If you don't want to get harassed, stay out of Maryland. That's good advice, really.
As to the RICO case, BK kicked it up a notch. Not content to put a checkmark where there was not a checkmark, he impersonated a federal court and forged summonses to parties who were not named in his suit. He admitted to doing this, in writing and sworn to, to the court. The court, despite having this admission for five months, has done nothing. Not. One. Thing.
Actually, that isn't right. They haven't done in anything in retribution, but the court has helpfully gone ahead and considered the parties served by the fraudulent sumopnses as parties to the suit. As well as provided research and assistance in serving other parties. That's not nothing.
Oh, by the way, the attorney for one of the parties served by the forged summons pointed out to the court that BK had admitted to forgery of service in the related state case. For his trouble, BK threatened him with Rule 11 sanctions. While the court denied the Rule 11 sanctions, the judge helpfully banned Rule 11 sanctions from considerations for all parties until after this case has been decided.
These conversations lead one to ask: "then, what do we do about it?" Clearly the courts, at least in Maryland, aren't tuned properly to prevent abuse by a small number of exceptionally dishonest and unethical litigants. I personally believe this could be mostly fixed with minor incremental tuning of procedures, but that's not going to stop Kimberlin right now, nor undo much of what he's done in his criminal career.
I agree there's asymmetry that makes Brett's cost of bad behavior bearable to him, and his critics' costs so high that it makes more financial sense to give up. This should NOT be addressed by adopting any of Brett Kimberiln's dishonest tactics. I have one idea, which is that we, the community, must more vigorously aid all of the victims so that their own costs are now low, if only because others are bearing them instead. This way the victims won't give up. Note that Sandra DeLong is one such victim who tried to fight Brett for about 15 years but has probably since given up – a worthy object of aid and charity, btw. Ali stated on the stand that he considered bombersuesbloggers.com to have not done as well as he hoped. We, the community, should work harder to have the backs of all Brett Kimberlin victims, not only by donating more to that site, but also by vigorously aiding all of Brett's past, present, and future victims. Even with the asymmetric advantage of his forgeries and perjury, he can't defeat us all.
Onlooker on 18 September, 2014 at 11:45 said:
He argued that it was false… but for some reason, refused to testify to that effect. That's all he would have needed to do to get to a jury. But even if he believed it false, that doesn't mean others didn't give good reason for thinking so; he still could never win because those who said so actually did provide their basis for saying so. He did manage to prevent fact-finders from having anything to discuss or think about on the point.
EPWJ on 18 September, 2014 at 12:30 said:
He had to argue that we knew it to be false – when you marry a sixteen yr old 9 days after her birthday, the grandmother of a 10 or 12 year old you are hanging around with is murdered, you are singing about sex with young girls – we can only rely on HIS behavior that he PUBLICALLY acknowledged and in some cases was awarded for…
But most people think its true he preys on little girls, very very young women, with very very good reason, even if they don't call him out as a pedophile, his pattern of attraction and pattern of interaction is pretty plain and publicly documented.
Point being though, if he had testified, there would have been something for the jury to consider. And strangely he fought to be able to testify and then…decided no testimony and no evidence countering the statements truthfulness was required of him.
Frankie on 18 September, 2014 at 22:06 said:
My thought is that he expected the judge to not allow him to testify thus opening up an avenue to appeal. Since the judge was going to let him testify his strategy was shot and there was nothing to gain but lots to lose by putting himself on the stand.
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Come April, Anime Can't Get Any More GLOOMY
Internationally beloved "kawaii" character GLOOMY BEAR will make his animated debut with a new TV series set to air in Japan in April 2021.
Veteran actor Koichi Yamadera (the voice of Spike Spiegel in the Cowboy Bebop anime) has been cast in the lead role of GLOOMY, while Natsuki Hanae (the voice of Tanjiro Kamado in the smash-hit anime series Demon Slayer) has been cast as GLOOMY's young owner PITY.
Originally created by Osaka-based artist Mori Chack, GLOOMY BEAR first debuted as a character in 2000. The appeal of GLOOMY and PITY's unusual relationship – full of cuteness, violence, and surprising emotional depth – led to a wave of GLOOMY merchandise and high-profile collaborations in Japan. Eventually, GLOOMY would win devoted fans all over the world as well.
In addition to the anime series announcement video, there is also a additional clip on GLOOMY's creator, Mori Chack, and the build-up to this new series:
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https://www.instagram.com/gloomybearofficial/
https://www.tokyoscope.com/collections/gloomy-bear-official
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Do you recommend the use of a website to sell my home fast?
George, how can we get extra value by engaging you?
How do you handle the business details?
How do you differ from Agents or Brokers and what is your Unique Selling Proposition?
Am I obligated to sell my home even if the highest price isn't high enough when I sell my house fast?
In a word, no. Details: I can outline for you a simple strategy, one which everyone who bids on your home will be able to easily understand, that will ensure that you get the price you want, while safeguarding you in the event that you aren't ready to sell or take the highest bid for any reason. You and your property will be completely protected, and you will be fully prepared for your sale. For more details, contact me for a FREE 30 minute consultation to discuss the specifics of the 5 Day Method.
Does using the 5 Day Method create a "bidding frenzy"?
No. Because bidders are in their own home with only their families and they have as much time as they need to decide on their bids, bidding frenzies rarely occur when you sell your house quick with the 5 Day Method. Bids tend to be carefully considered. High bidders are almost always thrilled with their bids. The bids are usually honored.
A 5 Day sale is all about time compression. The method works because both the buyer and the seller are looking for a fair deal. If there is one thing that characterizes a 5 Day sale (other than the speed of the sale), it's the fact that both the buyer and the seller consider the deal fair. Learn more on why the method works every time to sell your house quick, and why the deals almost always go through.
What's the hardest part of using a 5 Day sale to sell my house fast?
The hardest part of using a 5 Day sale to sell your house quick is being honest with yourself. Most people overvalue their homes. Then they hope they'll get more than they're hoping for. They never consider their home may be worth less than they're hoping for.
The beauty of using the 5 Day Method is that, if run properly, it will consistently find the top end of the fair market value in exactly five days. You may not like what you learn, but the method doesn't lie. Learn more about this amazing home-selling method.
It is or it isn't, it just depends. I've worked with people in the bayous of Louisiana who lived ten miles outside some town a hundred miles from any town you've ever heard of. After trying to find a buyer for more than two years, their broker told them their home was too rural. So they tried the 5 Day Method. One hundred people called. Forty people visited their home. They sold that home in five days, and got more than they were hoping for.
I can tell you virtually the same story about people in Maine and Montana. If your starting price is low enough when you, you will attract all the real buyers and they will bid against each other. The 5 Day Method works to sell your house quick almost no matter where you live. If you're worried that your home might be too rural for a 5 Day Sale you can always contact me for a free 30 minute consultation to discuss if I think a 5 Day Method will work for you.
When you run a 5 Day Sale you don't have to commit yourself until one day before your sale begins. If you're not ready, or the unexpected happens, you can easily postpone your sale until another weekend that's better for you. Contact me for a FREE 30 minute consultation to discuss the specifics of your home sale.
I, George Cappony, am the owner and web host for GeorgeCappony.com. I offer consulting services for those interested in using the 5 Day Method. I use the concepts of Bill Effros' book and accelerate them with various unique promotional techniques to market your home. You can learn more about this amazing home-selling method, or if you have specific questions about your situation and whether or not a 5 Day Sale can work for you to sell your house quick contact me for a FREE 30 minute consultation.
Bill is a very close friend of mine. Years ago Bill decided he wanted to retire from 5 Day consulting. He passed the reigns to me and allowed me the privilege of operating the 5 Day.com website on his behalf. Of course, he and I still keep in touch, but I work independently from Bill Effros.
GeorgeCappony.com is my own website, and operates independently of Bill Effros. The previous website called 5 Day.com now points to GeorgeCappony.com. The new website allows us the freedom and creativity to develop and carry out new options to help you sell your house quick, while at the same time expanding the pool of information on 5 Day Sales. Learn more about this fast home-selling method, or visit our products page for valuable home-sale marketing resources.
Beyond the free 30-minute consultation, what are your fees for consulting to sell my house fast?
My fees are very affordable. I've done consulting for homes in a variety of price ranges. From one hundred thousand to multi-million dollar homes my clients have found my consulting rate nominally priced. Contact me for a FREE 30 minute consultation to discuss your home and the services I can offer to help you sell your house quick, and get your sale right.
I consult my clients primarily by phone and eMail, but I also do on-site consulting, depending on your needs. Contact me for a FREE 30 minute consultation to gain a better understanding of which consulting package will work best for you and your home sale.
Yes! GeorgeCappony.com uses a team of graphic artists and designers to produce and modify 'site specific' websites, signs and a number of other valuable marketing tactics, which will entice potential buyers and create a buzz around your home in the weeks leading up to your 5 Day Sale. The most important thing you need to know about real estate, and how sell your house quick for that matter, is not about real estate, it's about marketing. We help you market your home so you'll have many more prospective buyers. Learn more about our exclusive marketing options for your sale.
Absolutely! The book was written a decade ago when using the Internet was an ineffective way to market your home; only a few of us had access to the Internet, but now nearly every one has access.
According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors®, 71% of home buyers used the Internet as part of their home search in the first quarter of 2003, compared to 49% of home buyers who used the newspaper. In 1995, only 2% of home buyers used the Internet, while 51% used the newspaper. This survey makes it clear that the Internet can be an effective home selling tool. A website can provide your home with valuable exposure to a modern audience. See how effective a website can be for your sale.
In addition to that, the 'site specific' work we do for 5 Day Sales will also help to compel prospective buyers to visit your home. Anyone looking at a website for 5 Day Sale will gain a great deal of information on your home and the 5 Day Method very quickly, which cuts down on the time you'll need to explain the process to them. Ask us to eMail you examples of websites we have created for our clients when you contact me for your FREE 30 minute consultation.
Well, I'm the most experienced marketing consultant engaged in coaching home owners using the 5 Day home sale system on a weekly basis from coast to coast. I have a pulse of what's going on all over the country on a daily basis as I speak to so many people during the course of a week allowing me to be in touch with today's market place.
I have proven myself over and over as an entrepreneur. This is at both at a personal level in my own companies as well as with clients. You can get extra value by capitalizing on my track record of success when you contact me for a consultation. Plus, you will avoid many costly mistakes, most of which I've already made.
We will first have a thorough telephone consultation to discover the problems you are facing and see if this program and my services are really for you or if you are right for this program. By that I mean, are you living in reality or are your expectations full of grandeur? I meet a lot of "dreamers" that think you can make a $100.00 bill into $125.00.
I don't mean to come across as brash but my time is valuable to not only myself but to the many people I can help that really do understand what market value means and are willing to learn how to help themselves. My program focuses on helping you with the three most critical aspects of helping you sell your own home: marketing, marketing, marketing.
I need to know you have a certain "panache" or "chutzpa" to realistically undertake what is required to have a successful sale.
If we both are in favor of proceeding, I'll then furnish my standard agreement "Letter Of Understanding" for your review and finalization.
At that point I will release my proprietary systems which are not in the book and have a "kickoff" to get you started to selling your home on the day you select.
Simply put: "I can show you how YOU can sell your home anywhere in the country without meeting you in person...or seeing your home…and best of all YOU get to pick the date."
Now that's a mouth full. What agent can say that ?


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Colin In Black & White – A Complete Insight To The New Series
by Rahis Saifi
Ever since Netflix made announcement about recreating the life of the famous footballer Colin Kaepernick. The internet has exploded with comments blown up after the announcement of the new series 'Colin In Black & White' by Netflix. The fans' anticipation escalated with the disclosure of the five first look pictures from the series giving them a sneak peek of the cinematic masterpiece.
Ava Duvernay—a phenomenal America based writer and filmmaker is the creator of this breathtaking series which will be soon executed on your television screens.
Let's go through some of the facts, news, and updates of the upcoming mind-blowing series that we were able to gather!
Colin In Black & White Release Date: When is it coming out?
Well, viewers need to brace themselves because the show is coming out sooner than you thought!
The release date as announced by Strong Black Lead twitter is Friday, 29th October 2021. The idea of the show first originated in 2019 and they finished writing the script by May 2020.
According to some patent sources, the series will be comprising of six episodes about half an hour-long. And each will inflict some kind of inspiration among people.
What's going to happen?
Overall the storyline of the series revolves around a black boy, Colin, being adopted by a white family in California. The series will portray his life and how he, later on, maneuvered his way to become one of the most renowned footballers.
Colin In Black & White
According to DuVernay, Colin's act of protest was eye-opening for the whole nation—he knelt during the national anthem to protest against police brutality. He was able to shed light on social injustices faced by black people. This consequently, had a noteworthy impact on football, society, and his personal life.
In all, the series will be about the perpetuating racial conflicts that black people face while living in a white community.
DuVernay could not help herself and had to share this inspirational story with the Netflix team.
Colin In Black and & White Cast: Who's going to be there?
In October 2020, the creators announced that Jaden Michael will play young Colin Kaepernick. Mary-Louise Parker as Teresa Kaepernick, Gabriel Womack as Restaurant Patron, Nick Offerman will be coming as Rick Kaepernick. Moreover, Colin Kaepernick, himself, will be the narrator of the series.
Furthermore, Amarr will be playing Eddie, Mace Coronel as Jake, and Howard M.Lockie as Coach Parker.
The Plot: What is it about?
According to different sources the series is going to be about the real story of Colin Kaepernick. one of the most prestigious footballers. Some sources claim that the plot revolves around his pre-NFL life. However, according to Netflix, it is going to be on his high-school life.
The footballer being black had to face societal prejudice, racism, and discrimination. All these unfortunate events shaped him into a fierce man who no longer was ready to face the biases against his race. He became a civil activist who started to protest against police brutality both on and off the football field.
Colin In Black & White Trailer: Is it out yet?
No, unfortunately for now, the trailer is still not out yet. However, we can assure you it will soon be released. And as soon as it's out we'll update you right here!
So, for more updates, news and facts, make sure to follow our blog!
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World Youth Chess Championships 2012: Round 3 Preview
California's top young chess stars are once again proving that the kids in the Golden State play world-class chess. Several remain undefeated and nearly all remain in contention for the gold after the first two rounds of the World Youth Chess Championships. Round 3 has some interesting match-ups. Here are the games to keep an eye on:
U8 Open
Board 18 Milind Maiti(California) vs Mohan Kushagra
Board 34 Joaquin Perkins(California) vs Alexander Akhmetshin
Board 35 Andrea Becchi vs Ben Rood(California)
U12 Open
Board 1 Samuel Sevian(California) vs Timur Trubchaninov
Board 23 Martin Bergsjo Ostby vs Kevin Moy(California)
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On the Eve of Greatness: Part Two
Tomorrow two of my favorite young chess players will begin play at the World Youth Chess Championship in Maribor, Slovenia. As the President of the Torres Chess and Music Academy, I have had the distinct pleasure of coaching many of the top ranking scholastic chess players from California and can comfortably state that the two players described below are among the best chess players I have ever coached.
Milind Maiti appeared in my class at the Collins Elementary School Chess Team in September of 2010. Sadly for Collins chess team, Milind moved houses and now plays chess at another Cupertino school. Milind's strength lies in his incredible tactical abilities as well as his calm nature. At the board, he is a hard player to rattle and an even harder player to defeat.
Ben Rood is a chess player who seems destined to become a World Champion. His love for the game and over all talent for chess is second to none. The highlights of his championship play include never losing a game at a State Championship, winning two national championships and placing higher than any other seven-year old at last year's World Youth Chess Championship. Ben Rood is a player who plays his best chess on the biggest stages and none are bigger for an eight year old than the 2012 World Youth Chess Championship in Maribor, Slovenia.
On the Eve of Greatness: Part One
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Help Send Ben Rood to Slovenia
To the Supporters of Northern California Chess,
On November 2, 2012 California chess super-star Ben Rood will leave for Maribor, Slovenia in order to compete in the FIDE World Youth Chess Championships. Ben Rood asked his family to attend for support as he battles the best eight-year-olds from around the globe. A family trip to Slovenia is an expensive undertaking and I am asking California chess players to help him out. Please come and participate in the Send Ben Rood to Slovenia scholastic chess tournament or give a small donation to the cause. The Torres Chess and Music Academy is donating all the awards for the tournament and all money raised will go directly to Ben Rood's family to offset costs associated with Ben participating in the 2012 World Youth Chess Championships. Together we can make chess in Northern California better for everyone.
Calchess Scholastic Coordinator
President of the Torres Chess and Music Academy
Chess Coach for Ben Rood
Torres Chess and Music Academy, Inc. Presents:
SEND BEN ROOD TO SLOVENIA!
At the Contra Costa Jewish Day School – 955 Risa Rd., Lafayette, 94549
This November local super star Ben Rood will be representing the United States in the World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Maribor, Slovenia. Eight year old Ben would like to have his family there to support him as he battles the best eight year olds in the world for the title. All proceeds from this tournament will go directly to help send the Roods to Slovenia. Remember to bring cash as there will be a raffle for exciting chess prizes after the tournament.
Where: The Contra Costa Jewish Day School in Lafayette
When: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
What: Scholastic (K-12) 3 Round Quad – G/30
Cost: $25 to help send Ben to Slovenia. Raffle tickets are $5 each for the first 4 or 5 for $20
Trophies are awarded to top player(s) in each quad. All other players will receive medals.
USCF Rated Quad Format: All players must be USCF members, and understand USCF tournament rules.
To register for USCF pay an additional $17 for age 12 & under; $19 for age 15 and under; $25 for 16 to 24.
3 round Quad Format – Everyone plays 3 games against players in their quad. Quads are formed by making groups of four by rating. All sections will be Game in 30 min (each player). Sets and boards provided. Clocks will be provided, but players are encouraged to bring their own.
Round Times: Check In begins at 1:45 PM. There will be no late registration.
R 1 @ 2:30pm * R 2 @ 3:30pm * R 3 @ 4:30 pm *
Trophies and medals awarded at the conclusion of each quad
Entry Fees: $25 Make check payable to: TCAMA or APPLY ONLINE at http://www.chessandmusic.com
Information: Contact Chris Torres at Chesslessons@aol.com.
Website: http://chessandmusic.com/applications/view?id=5
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Austria's Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz opposes any steps that would bring Turkey closer to joining the European Union, he said in remarks released Saturday.
"I have a say in the matter on the (European) Council of Foreign Ministers, where it will be decided if a new chapter will be opened with Turkey. And I am opposed to it," he said.
Decisions taken by the council have to be agreed unanimously.
Kurz's comments follow criticism of Turkey from Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern and Defence Minister Hans-Peter Doskozil in the wake of Turkey's recent post-coup crackdown.
The country's longstanding, and recently revived, bid to join the EU has also been undermined by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's suggestion that he may reintroduce the death penalty after the July 15 attempted putsch.
"We have to face reality: the membership negotiations are currently no more than fiction," Kern told the Die Presse newspaper in comments published Thursday.
"We know that Turkey's democratic standards are far from sufficient to justify its accession," he said.
"The time has come to... clearly say that the EU's negotiations with Turkey have to be suspended or ended," Doskozil told the Austria Press Agency in an interview published on Thursday.
Kurz told Kurier that his view was shared by Kern who would try to "convince other heads of state and government to stop accession negotiations with Turkey" during the September summit.
The EU opened a new negotiating chapter with Turkey in June as part of the European Union's March migrant deal with Ankara.
Under the deal Ankara, agreed to take back migrants landing on Greek islands in exchange for political and financial incentives.
In addition to visa-free travel, the pact includes billions of euros in aid and accelerated EU membership talks.
Muslim-majority Turkey formally launched its membership bid in 2005 and since then the EU has opened 15 policy chapters out of the 35 required to join the bloc, although it has only successfully completed one.
Kern has said he does not believe that a halt to accession talks would torpedo the refugee pact.
European Commission deputy spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said last week that membership talks were measured against a series of requirements including "the respect for the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms".
"At the moment... the opening of further negotiation chapters is not under discussion (among leaders)," she said.
In response to chancellor Kern's stated opposition to Turkey's membership, far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Heinz-Christian Strache came out in strong support of the anti-Turkish views, saying that the government's new position opposing Turkish EU membership was "better late than never."
In a press conference on Friday, he added that the Chancellor had taken a page from the FPÖ election manifesto, as they had for many years campaigned against Turkish membership, according to a report in the Kurier newspaper.
Strache continued his speech by again pointing out the very real dangers of Islamic terror, from groups such as Daesh, also known as Isis. He suggested that the government should adopt a new security package, which would boost numbers of people fighting terror in Austria by 5,000 new positions.
He also suggested updating Austria's historical Nazi prohibition law, by outlawing support for radical Islamic terror groups, saying "This is the fascism of modern times."
He went on to propose special prisons only for Islamists and Salafists, claiming that the domestic Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism, currently responsible for tackling the terrorist threat in Austria, was unable to be effective due to lack of qualified staff.
Finally, Strache condemned the view that mental illness alone was responsible for the attacks in Ansbach and Munich, claiming that mental illness was not the source of the problem, but rather radical Islam was that source.


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The first game came out some years ago on home consoles like PlayStation 4 and it had it's own issues. The framerate was low, graphics kinda last season but the horror was there and the unforgiving bloodshed gave nightmares everyone who played it.
The Evil Within is one of my favourite games out there and after PS4 Pro came out it runs much smoothly on Pro's Boost Mode.
This first instalment was truly horroring and I loved it.
Recently The Evil Within 2 came out and I was hungry for more evil so I played it instantly. The first time I played it something took over my mind and said that this ain't as good as the first one. And that's true… for me at least and for the first playthrough. I had little break with the game until I played it again just recently. Every second passed I loved the game more and more. It does differ from the first instalment; I think 1st. was much scarier and this 2nd. is more psychologically scary than core—wise.
Right after playing a fast phased action game The Evil Within 2 feels super slow motion. It really did!! Luckily I got used to it fairly quickly. But this game is slower than many other same genre games I've played. But of course this game has been built around the controls so the game works perfectly around that, so no worries.
Control scheme is same than TEW1, I can't recall right now any changes except there is a sneaking move that allows Sebastian to go along walls, cars, etc. more easily and make an attack over the corner. The running has been improved greatly and he doesn't get out of breath that easily.
About the controls, here is all he can do: shoot a weapon, quickly change weapon with directional buttons, run, crouch, use flashlight, use knife or axe, craft ammunition, use walkie—talkie, perform sneak kill, use objects to break free after enemy grabs him. I think that's all the main moves. It is pretty simple.
What I love is the aim assistant that'll make Sebastian to aim automatically enemies head if they are right distance away. I tried to play without it, but the game gets sometimes sluggish so the aiming becomes super difficult. Even though I used aim assistant it was difficult to hit the enemies since they can block the headshot with their arms or if they move the bullet will miss, so it needs little bit of skills to kill with it.
The main plot of this second game is little bit same than the first one had. In the first game you ended up in a imaginatively world called STEM and it holds hell inside. The Evil Within 2 includes STEM also, but the STEM is now powered by Sebastians daughter, Lily, who actually wasn't killed in a fire. The STEM works in a way that you go in deep sleep and then if you die in the STEM world you'll die in real life. So Lily has been "missing" in STEM and Sebastian goes searching for her.
In the STEM you'll meet other people who has their own motives on everything like a artistic photographer who does art by killing people and leaving them in a time capsule that shows their death (usually head explosion) repeatedly over and over again.
Little by little, enemy by enemy and boss by boss you come closer to Lily and saving her. There are of course few little plot twist but overall the whole story telling is pretty linear and not as complex as it was in TEW1.
TEW2 includes lots of side quests that should be done since it'll reward you greatly, so don't be afraid to take longer path.
You HAVE TO play this with headphones. One reason is that you'll hear where the enemies are more precisely… and also for the whole experience. I don't remember anything about the music and that tells a lot, so it was not memorable.
Sound effects though was as gross as you can imagine. All the head explosions, bloodshed and also voice acting are done well.
I first played this when there wasn't any Pro patches available so I remember how awful everything looked. I have 4K TV and even 1080p doesn't look good anymore. When the patch came my soul was free at last!! I could enjoy better graphics.
If I think the graphics, as a whole, are 8/10. Characters' hair is thick as spaghetti, some non important objects are pixel mush when Sebastians skin and clothes are high quality. That is what I hate in games, when the quality of graphics variates greatly. It just makes everything look stupid. But ugly this game is not, it is gorgeous many ways but I always compare everything the best looking games out there on that specific console. I recently played Battlefront 2 and Uncharted: Lost Legacy where the graphics are high end and TEW2 is not perfect as those games but it is beautiful in its own way.
In the STEM you come across all kinds of half zombie half crazy people that are quick with their moves. Different kinds of monsters that might leave you nightmares. Psychological horrors and thrillers are waiting for you at every corner. The art style is very good and some of the bosses are well designed to creep you out.
I also liked the art that was presented in many parts of the game, especially that murderous artist who takes those photographs — even it was core, I liked the style of it.
You control same character than in TEW1, Sebastian Castellanos, a detective who is now alcoholic after loosing his daughter in a house fire (or so he thought) and soon after that his wife left.
The main areas you are is Union (a city area), laboratories, theater, other people's domains that resembles like hell or a horrorious art house. You also are places like Limbo and Sebastians Room that is safe place where you can upgrade weapons and skills. There is other places as well but these were just few examples.
You can upgrade Sebastians skills such as running distance, stealth skills, combat moves and health amount by collecting green slime that dead enemies leave behind (I call it brainslime). You'll upgrade them the same way like TEW1; you'll meet the nurse Tatiana who puts you in a torture—kind of bench and put needles in to your head. (There is also keys you can collect that opens lockers that will give you something to help on your journey).
Weapons are also upgradeable but for that you'll need weapon parts and rare weapon parts so to unlock everything it needs multiple play throughs. I managed to upgrade everything and it made my life much easier, specially when you play in higher difficulty.
One thing I want to mention is that you'll get a silencer to your handgun and it is life saver! Other enemies aren't alerted when you shoot and it makes everything so much easier. But that gun is not available right in the beginning so don't get your hopes up.
In options I noticed I can choose stable or variable framerate. In other words I can lock it to the 30fps or I can let it be unlocked so the game is higher framerate when it can do it. I locked it since I didn't want it to feel awkward. The framerate drops are very noticable but I appreciate that the option is there.
I have played this game three times now. I like how variable the game is and you constantly move forward (sometimes you go back to same places) and the plot goes on like a train. All the characters and weird and sick enemies makes everything so beautiful.
The gameplay is little bit glumsy and I think it's intentional since it umphs up the horror feeling and the feeling of being vounerable.
I am already playing it for the 4th time and collecting everything there is to be collected. This game is pure horror and certain type of freakiness and weirdness that gives The Evil Within its' own category. If I have to compare this to something it would be mixture of Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill games. I can't recall that there is anything like that in the market nowdays and combining those two is sure win.
For every horror fan this is must play and I barely can say anything negative about it.
This game cost me around 50€ and I don't regret anything about it. For not being a full AAA—title priced game this is a gem. Now it might even be cheaper so go and get it.
designed to creep you out.


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Condoleezza Rice named as killer of New York Times' story on CIA
Jill Abramson
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Former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice speaks at Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., on Thursday, June 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Burlington Free Press, Glenn Russell) ** FILE ** more >
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times - Monday, October 13, 2014
Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson said that Condoleezza Rice, who served as secretary of state and national security adviser under President George W. Bush, personally asked for special press treatment — specifically, for the newspaper to kill a story.
Ms. Rice reportedly made the request while national security adviser, regarding a story from journalist James Risen on the CIA, Ms. Abramson said.
Ms. Rice was somewhat awkward during the ordeal, requesting a personal visit, Ms. Abramson said.
"She had a legal yellow notebook on her lap with lots of notes on it, and once I had taken a seat across from her, she barely looked up," she said during a "60 Minutes" interview. "She basically read in a very stern manner from her notes on this legal pad, which were just point after point about why this story would be damaging to the national security.
"I don't think I uttered much more than 'hello' and 'I will think of what you said,'" Ms. Abramson said.
Ms. Abramson said Ms. Rice was concerned, first and foremost, "that Jim ceases all reporting on this story, which was really an extraordinary request."
The former executive said she regretted killing Mr. Risen's story, which revealed the CIA's inability to stop Iran's nuclear program and ultimately put him in hot water with the Justice Department for refusing to disclose his source.
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Salem to visitors: Don't change diapers and eat ice cream on gravestones
By Steve Annear Globe Staff,October 26, 2017, 4:51 p.m.
For the first time, during the busy tourist season, only 100 people will be able to explore Charter Street Burial Ground at any given time.(Jim Davis/Globe staff/File 2017)
What's more terrifying than strolling through a centuries-old cemetery in the heart of Salem during the spookiest time of the year? Being the head of marketing for the city and learning that people have used the tombstones as places to enjoy an ice cream or change a baby's diapers.
"I just heard that one today, actually," said Kate Fox, executive director of Destination Salem. "Some people don't realize it's a historic site, and they think it's a prop."
Now, officials are implementing new rules that will limit the number of visitors allowed inside the popular Charter Street Burial Ground. The policy change comes as the city gears up to continue historic preservation work at the site.
For the first time, during the busy tourist season, only 100 people will be able to explore the cemetery at any given time. The restrictions will be in place between 10 a.m. and sunset, from Friday through Halloween, officials said. Staff stationed at the entrance and exit gates of the cemetery will closely monitor the number of visitors.
No matter how much the people want to get in, they'll just have to wait.
"If a walking tour comes in with 25 people, that's 25 people who will have to wait for the walking tour to leave," Fox said. "I think that there are going to be lines, as we see lines for all of the attractions in Salem in October."
Salem is anticipating a high turnout this weekend through the holiday. Fox said based on feedback she has received from the business community, the city is having its best season in years — if not the best ever.
In the past, gaining access to the cemetery was easier. Crowds descended on the area where judges Jonathan Corwin and John Hathorne, who presided over the witch trials in the late 1600s, are buried. While some made themselves at home — sitting on the gravestones, or doing grave rubbings — others went further and took pieces of the cemetery home.
Last year, the city preserved and restored some of the cemetery's most endangered headstones and tombs, according to a press release. Officials also received $600,000 to begin work this winter on new pathway circulation, lighting, landscaping, signage, fence repairs, and access improvements to the 1.47-acre property.
With all of that in mind, the city, Destination Salem, and the Salem police collaborated on the new nightclub-like practice of counting heads as people walk in to prevent any future damage.
"We are really aware and sensitive to the impact of visitors to the cemetery," Fox said. "And that's why they have put restrictions on capacity."
Entry will only be allowed at the gate on Charter Street. The gate near the Witch Trials Memorial, on Liberty Street, will serve as the exit. Workers will be on either end in orange vests. Additional staff will roam the grounds.
While long lines might cause headaches for some people trying to take in the spooky and historic scenery, Fox said there's a silver lining for the city: They will now know just how many people have stopped by, numbers they haven't kept in the past.
When asked whether people can expect this same restriction in the years ahead, Fox said it's very likely.
She added, "I'm just trying to get through this October right now. One October at a time."
Last year, the city preserved and restored some of the cemetery's most endangered headstones and tombs.(Jim Davis/Globe staff/File 2017)
Steve Annear can be reached at steve.annear@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @steveannear. Globe Correspondent Allana J. Barefield contributed to this report.


Lee and Laura have known each other since they were 11 years old! A Christmas day proposal led to a glitzy and glam wedding full of classic touches.
Laura and Lee first met when they were 11 years old at school. The pair were friends for over 20 years and didn't admit to liking each other!
Eventually they plucked up the courage to share their feelings and were in a relationship together for nearly two years, when Lee decided to take their relationship to the next level and proposed on Christmas day.
He picked out the ring himself, and Laura was delighted with his choice. The couple spent close to two years planning their dream wedding, which was attended by 50 guests.
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The Other Side of the Door is a horror movie co-written by Ernest Riera and Roberts and coordinated by Johannes Roberts. Sarah Wayne Callies plays the role of Maria, who gets overwhelmed with delinquency after the death of her child Oliver in a terrible catastrophe. She finds out about a Hindu sanctuary where one can correspond with the dead person only to say last wishes and farewell to the deceased person.
Her housekeeper Piki says that she wants to help Maria to say her final goodbye to her beloved son, but she has to guarantee one thing regardless of what happens in the temple, regardless of what her son says or argues, she will not open the sanctuary entryway for any reason. Maria guarantees that she won't open the sanctuary entryway. The lamenting mother violates the warning of not opening the puzzling gateway of the temple. As a consequence of this, her son Oliver's fretful soul returns to home and destroys the life of family members.
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Millen is a city, and the county seat of Jenkins County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,120 at the 2010 census, down from 3,492 at the 2000 census.

The city is intersected by U.S. Route 25 and State Route 17, and the proposed Interstate 3 will pass nearby.

History

Millen was first settled in 1835 along the border of what was then Burke and Screven counties. It was originally named "79" due to its approximate distance in miles from the coastal city of Savannah. Planters cultivated cotton as a commodity crop.

In 1854, the Central of Georgia Railway and the Georgia Railroad connected at 79. The town became known as "Millen's Junction" after McPherson B. Millen, the superintendent of the Central of Georgia Railway.

During the Civil War, a site for a prisoner-of-war camp to house Union soldiers was chosen about five miles from Millen's Junction. Camp Lawton included a hospital, fort and officer housing and had about 8,600 prisoners confined there on 14 November 1864, according to a detailed camp map made by a former prisoner. It was built in what is today Magnolia Springs State Park, because the location was favorable due to the springs providing potable water and its proximity to the Augusta and Savannah Railroad. On December 3, 1864, Sherman's March to the Sea passed through Millen. Prior to the arrival of Union forces, Confederate soldiers evacuated the Camp Lawton prisoners to Savannah. The Union soldiers destroyed Millen's Junction after finding the prison camp and to avoid use of the railway junction.

The town was rebuilt after the war. In 1881, the city of Millen was incorporated by an act of the Georgia State Legislature, becoming the county seat of the newly created Jenkins County in 1905. The summer of 1919 was called the Red Summer due to a number of race riots throughout America. Millen did not escape this and white mobs burned down and killed a number of people in Millen during the Jenkins County, Georgia, riot of 1919.

The Downtown Millen Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The county is largely rural and agricultural.

Geography
Millen is the only incorporated municipality in Jenkins County. It is located on the east side of the Ogeechee River. U.S. Route 25 passes through the west side of the city, leading north  to Waynesboro and south  to Statesboro. Georgia State Route 17 passes through the center of the city, entering from the west as Winthrope Avenue and leaving to the south as Masonic Street. SR-17 leads northwest  to Louisville and southeast  to Savannah. State Route 21 bypasses Millen to the northeast, ending at US 25 at the northern city limit. SR-21 leads east  to Sylvania.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Millen has a total area of , of which , or 0.67%, are water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,966 people, 1,113 households, and 563 families residing in the city.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 3,492 people in 1,321 households, including 854 families, in the city.  The population density was . There were 1,567 housing units at an average density of .  The racial makup of the city was 59.31% African American, 37.92% White, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.06% Native American, 1.35% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86%.

Of the 1,321 households 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.9% were married couples living together, 27.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.2% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.24.

The age distribution was 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% 65 or older.  The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median household income was $18,701 and the median family income  was $23,423. Males had a median income of $25,792 versus $17,330 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,851, placing Millen among the poorest locations in the state. About 30.0% of families and 35.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% of those under age 18 and 28.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Jenkins County School District
The Jenkins County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district has 119 full-time teachers and over 1,754 students.
Jenkins County Elementary School
Jenkins County Middle School
Jenkins County High School

Notable people
 Jim Busby, baseball player who retired to Millen after his coaching career was over.
 Nathan Deal, 82nd governor of Georgia, born in Millen
 Melvin E. Thompson, 71st governor of Georgia, born in Millen

See also

 Camp Lawton (Georgia)
National Register of Historic Places listings in Jenkins County, Georgia

References

External links

 The Millen News, the city's weekly newspaper

Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cities in Jenkins County, Georgia
County seats in Georgia (U.S. state)

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Swifts are born to eat and sleep in the air
"They eat and sleep while they are airborne. This is something that researchers have believed since the 1950s, and now we can show that it's true", says Anders Hedenström, professor at the Department of Biology at Lund University.
Three years ago, the same research team at Lund University observed that within the species common swift, (Apus apus) there were individuals that live in the air for up to ten consecutive months without landing – a world record for being airborne. A different research team has also shown that the alpine swift could live largely in the air.
In the current study, Anders Hedenström and his colleagues Susanne Åkesson, Gabriel Norevik, Arne Andersson and Johan Bäckman at Lund University, and Giovanni Boano from Italy, studied four individuals of the species pallid swift (Apus pallidus). The results show that the birds are in the air without landing for between two and three and a half months, depending on the individual.
Using micro-data loggers attached to the birds, the researchers measured movement when the wings flap. The loggers record activity every five minutes, and the bird's location once a month. Using this method, the researchers have been able to ascertain that the birds live for months at a time in the air during the winter months, the period of the year they spend in West Africa after the breeding season in Italy.
"They land when they breed under a roof tile or in a hole, otherwise they live in the air. They eat insects while they fly, and when they have reached a high altitude and start gliding, they actually sleep for short periods", says Anders Hedenström.
The breeding season dictates why pallid swifts cannot fly for as many months in a row as the common swift, i.e. ten months. Pallid swifts lay two clutches in one season, the common swift only one.
"However, it doesn't actually matter if a species spends three or ten months in the air. Both are adapted to live in that element, they are designed to fly with maximised energy efficiency, regardless of whether they are flapping or gliding", says Anders Hedenström, continuing:
"It's always said, of course, that flying is birds' most energy-intensive activity. I have calculated that a nightingale, which doesn't live in the air in the same way at all, expends as much energy as a pallid swift, which is in the air all the time."
Swifts have a high survival rate compared to many other birds. The researchers believe this is due to swifts spending such a large part of their lives in the air, where predators cannot surprise them in the same way as on the ground or in a nest. Also, when airborne they are not affected by parasites in the same way as on the ground.
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Bollywood's Lady Legend with "Khoon Bhari Maang"
Written by Parth Kakade October 11, 2022
Khoon Bhari Maang Bollywood's movie actress Rekha
In the quest to be taken seriously, a lot of Hindi films seem to be losing the edge that made them stand out.
During her interview to the media Legendary Actress Rekha told that she saw a tweet about the gorgeous aesthetics of the movie Malá Morská Víla (1976), the Czech version of The Little Mermaid. The Actress was a 100% right, the movie was fascinating.
On further describing about the movie she said:
The actors playing mermaids did not have fish tails, nor were they clad in shell-shaped bikinis. The budget of the entire film was probably less than the money spent on Ariel's hair dye in the upcoming adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid'.
She also added that it was a close look of what Hans Christian Andersen envisioned , Accusing Disney of being a "Sanitized Version." The most striking thing about it was undoubtedly the fashion. The colours, the outfits, the hair—oh my god, the hair was spectacular.
After that she watched other films like Do Revenge (2022). Starring Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes, this movie was basically the answer to the question: "What if we take Strangers on A Train (1951) but give it the aesthetic of Gossip Girl (2007-2012) and the dialogues of Mean Girls (2004)?" I didn't know I needed this movie so badly until I watched it, she said.
According to her it was unhinged but glorious, and it really made me miss the "Adventitious" of the Bollywood movies that she has grown up watching and loving. In the quest to be taken seriously, a lot of Hindi films seem to be losing the edge that made them stand out.
All of these movies and the stories took her on a drive down the memory lane.
The Actress said 'This took me back to the time when we made movies like Rakesh Roshan's '80s classic Khoon Bhari Maang (1988). Rekha's look, her makeover, her zest for revenge, that enthusiastic crocodile… this movie genuinely had it all.
Then there was also his 'reincarnation on cocaine saga' Karan Arjun (1995), With Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), Rakesh took the best parts of Khoon Bhari Maang and Karan Arjun, gifting us a gloriously campy revenge drama with shocking deaths inside water bodies, lookalikes, the big dance number at the climax and some serious fashion goals.
In the '90s, we also witnessed the whole "I hate my sister a bit too much" vibe in the movie Aaina (1993) in retrospect, Aaina could be seen as a very interesting prelude to the "girlboss" era of feminism. It also broke the unwritten rule of Hindi cinema where family always comes first.
2001 saw the release of Dil Chahta Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The former is revered for introducing a new wave in Bollywood movies, while the latter is considered iconic for how melodramatic, gauche and hilarious it is.
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