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Sunday morning and desired a church family closer to home. The Fellowship soon outgrew our homes and we began meeting at Westminster House in 1993.


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BACKGROUND: The most recommended NRTI combinations as first-line antiretroviral treatment for HIV-1 infection in resource-rich settings are tenofovir/emtricitabine, abacavir/lamivudine, tenofovir/lamivudine and zidovudine/lamivudine. Efficacy studies of these combinations also considering pill numbers, dosing frequencies and ethnicities are rare. METHODS: We included patients starting first-line combination ART (cART) with or switching from first-line cART without treatment failure to tenofovir/emtricitabine, abacavir/lamivudine, tenofovir/lamivudine and zidovudine/lamivudine plus efavirenz or nevirapine. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to investigate the effect of the different NRTI combinations on two primary outcomes: virological failure (VF) and emergence of NRTI resistance. Additionally, we performed a pill burden analysis and adjusted the model for pill number and dosing frequency. RESULTS: Failure events per treated patient for the four NRTI combinations were as follows: 19/1858 (tenofovir/emtricitabine), 9/387 (abacavir/lamivudine), 11/344 (tenofovir/lamivudine) and 45/1244 (zidovudine/lamivudine). Compared with tenofovir/emtricitabine, abacavir/lamivudine had an adjusted HR for having VF of 2.01 (95% CI 0.86-4.55), tenofovir/lamivudine 2.89 (1.22-6.88) and zidovudine/lamivudine 2.28 (1.01-5.14), whereas for the emergence of NRTI resistance abacavir/lamivudine had an HR of 1.17 (0.11-12.2), tenofovir/lamivudine 11.3 (2.34-55.3) and zidovudine/lamivudine 4.02 (0.78-20.7). Differences among regimens disappeared when models were additionally adjusted for pill burden. However, non-white patients compared with white patients and higher pill number per day were associated with increased risks of VF and emergence of NRTI resistance: HR of non-white ethnicity for VF was 2.85 (1.64-4.96) and for NRTI resistance 3.54 (1.20-10.4); HR of pill burden for VF was 1.41 (1.01-1.96) and for NRTI resistance 1.72 (0.97-3.02). CONCLUSIONS: Although VF and emergence of resistance was very low in the population studied, tenofovir/emtricitabine appears to be superior to abacavir/lamivudine, tenofovir/lamivudine and zidovudine/lamivudine. However, it is unclear whether these differences are due to the substances as such or to an association of tenofovir/emtricitabine regimens with lower pill burden.


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Climate change making allergies worse?
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This spring is predicted to be another tough season for allergy sufferers – partly thanks to warming global temperatures. The warm weather is arriving up to 20 days earlier this year in some places and one study finds pollen counts have been rising every year since 2000.
"The climate and the weather has an impact on the start, the duration, and the intensity of allergy season. With global warming, we know last year was one of the hottest on record, as well as increased carbon dioxide emissions. This all fuels the growth of plants, which means more pollen, earlier pollen, and pollen that stays around longer," Dr. Tara Narula told "CBS This Morning" Friday. "In 2000, there were about 8,000 pollen grains per meter cubed. In 2040, it's projected to be around 20,000."
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The Fortnite World Cup and its successful streaming
Since its appearance on the scene of the Battle Royale format games exactly in September 2017, Fortnite has overshadowed all other contenders for the title of the most popular online game. And not surprisingly, this trend peaked during the World Cup in New York. To estimate the success of this event it is enough to consult some statistics.
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First, the finals, held July 26-28, generated 5.6 million hours of live viewership on Fortnite's official YouTube channel, and another 4.5 million hours on its official Twitch channel. –This without counting other platforms, such as Facebook, Mixer, and Caffeine.
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All this success had a direct impact on the prize that would be distributed among professional gamers, waving up a total of 30 million dollars that were disputed among the 100 participants of the tournaments in solitary and couple formats.
In addition to the event of creativity, that took place on July 26 which being another story also rocketed the game's exposure a lot.
But, how did this impact gaming?
Just as a boxer who loses a fight still makes good money, star players with a lot of expectation, such as the case of the streamer "Tfue", could boost their earnings without actually winning. In his case, unfortunately for his followers, or anyone who held a bet in his favor, he barely reached 67th place in the solo event, although this did not prevent him from winning about $50,000.
In addition, he holds the record for the competition after generating 2.3 million hours of a live audience during week 7 of the qualifiers, an audience that surely allowed him to earn some good money afterward.
The streaming power
This final event didn't just show that the game's popularity guarantees good prizes. It was also a great way to show that less popular players from all over the world –bearing in mind that popular streamers like "Ninja" failed to qualify- can jump to fame in less than 48 hours.
We can mention the two most outstanding examples of this year's competition.
The first is undoubtedly Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf, 16 years old and a native of Pennsylvania. This teenager won the solitary tournament, earning $3 million in prizes. In addition, according to Newzoo statistics, his Twitch channel has gone from a little less than 8K hours of live viewership between July 3-9, to just under 70k between July 15-21, until incredibly rising to 220k between July 29 and August 4.
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On the other hand is the new star Thiago "King" Lapp, a 13-year-old Argentinean. He took fourth place in the individual event and won no less than $900,000, a treat that few can give at that age.
We can also highlight that he is the player who left out "Tfue", and in front of millions of spectators online.
This final event was boosted incredibly by streaming platforms such as Twitch and Youtube and is one of the most important tournaments held under Epic Games, working as a sign that esports is becoming increasingly popular.
Will this remain the main trend of the professional gaming industry or will other media tackle? We will see.
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Itahari takes initiatives to end gender, sexual violence in community schools
The sub-metropolis has arranged for a gender focal person in each community school.
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Pradeep Menyangbo
Published at : March 11, 2021
Updated at : March 11, 2021 07:47
Itahari Sub-metropolitan City in Sunsari district has taken initiatives to keep in check the rising incidents of sexual violence in community schools.
The sub-metropolis has arranged for a gender focal person in each community school whose primary responsibility is to raise awareness about sexual violence among students, help them identify inappropriate behaviour and show them the legal course of action in case they fall victim to sexual harassment.
"The sub-metropolitan city has come up with a yearly work plan to appoint a gender focal person in each community school. We expect that the plan will help control gender and sexual violence in schools and the community," said Laxmi Gautam, deputy mayor of Itahari Sub-metropolis.
There are a total of 36 community schools in Itahari Sub-metropolitan City.
A teacher, preferably a woman, will be appointed as the gender focal person. The designated persons, according to Gautam, are responsible to get information about incidents related to gender and sexual violence and proceed to take legal action against the perpetrators.
The focal persons will study the reported incidents and inform the ward office, sub-metropolis office or police as per the nature of the incident.
"All gender focal persons have been provided with the necessary training so that they can provide counselling to the victims, teach children to protect themselves from such violence, launch awareness classes and inform the authorities in case of any incidents," said Gautam. The sub-metropolis last week provided a two-day training to the teachers appointed as gender focal persons.
The focal persons appointed in schools have committed to play an active role in keeping in check the incidents of gender and sexual violence.
"I will actively work to end gender violence in our school and community. We will also be launching an awareness campaign against such forms of violence and harassment," said Srijana Basnet, a teacher who has been appointed as the gender focal person at Madan-Ashrit Basic School in Itahari-13.
Pradeep Menyangbo is the Sunsari correspondent for Kantipur Media Group.
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SASC Sexual Assault in the Military Hearings (March 24, 2021)
Transcript for Committee on Armed Services to Receive Testimony on Sexual Assault in the Military
"Sexual assault victims and victims' advocates testified on the need for Congress to address prevention and handling of such cases in the military. The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel convened the hearing and was considering various proposals, including making changes to the military justice system, to address how assault cases are prosecuted." –Sexual Assault in the Military | CSPAN.org (March 24, 2021)
Senate armed services committee holds hearing on sexual assault in the military
Senator Elizabeth Warren on Sexual Assault in the Military
Sen. Gillibrand: sexual assault in military an 'epidemic' that's getting worse
How personal experience is guiding this military corp's attempt to combat sexual assault
Sen. Gillibrand Pushes For Sexual Assault Reform In Military
Witness Testimony of Ms. Amy Braley Franck, Founder, Never Alone:
Ms. Amy Braley Franck, Never Alone Advocacy
Download Testimony here.
Chairman Gillibrand, Ranking Member Tillis, and Members of the Committee, I thank you for this opportunity.
My name is Amy Braley Franck I have been working with victims of sexual violence since 2006. Currently employed as Victims' Advocate at 416th Theater Engineer Command.
I am currently being retaliated against for reporting Command for illegally concealing and failing to report 3 violent Sexual Assaults to Law Enforcement.
I have been on a paid suspension since 20 November 2019 the day after I emailed LTG Charles Luckey the evidence. I emailed the same evidence to the Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN James McConville on 22 November 2019. I also sent this evidence to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN Mark Milley and DOD SAPRO Admiral Burkhart and Nate Galbreath. This evidence mirrors what was documented in the Ft. Hood Report.
Sexual assaults and violent rapes not reported to CID or Law Enforcement, there was retaliation against victims and reporters of crimes, no Case Management Group or attendance for over a year.
I have been left in this "suspension" after protecting victims and reporting command for over 16 months completely ostracized and isolated in retaliation.
This evidence was reported to the Office of Special Counsel and the DOD IG
The Army's Internal 15-6 process has impeded justice for my victims and myself. This internal investigative process does not allow for transparency and should be abolished.
A 17-year-old Private in Granite City, Illinois reserve center was raped resulting in broken bones. She had to stand next to her assailant in formation. The Command's illegal 15-6 investigation was documented in a Memorandum for Record.
For over a year no one assisted her until I was notified in June 2019 but after my suspension, that ended.
Advocates are continually blocked by layers of Command from protecting their victims. When Commanders ignore the advice of Advocates, we have no recourse. There are no consequences for Commanders when they violate law.
Documented by the number of murders and murders by suicide. Nicole Burnham's, Brigade Commander Col John Mountford left Nicole in the same barracks at Camp Casey with her offenders raped and later gang raped tortured for over 82 days before her Transfer was executed. Nicole is dead.
Staff Sgt. Morgan Robinson's first offender is still serving in the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Staff Sgt. Robinson's report of 9 Special Forces Soldiers placing a covering over her head, dragging her out of a tent and gang-raping her. Never investigated.
An outstanding Soldier committed Suicide; she was not protected.
Lavena Johnson's brutal murder has never been investigated. The Army still states that it was a suicide.
16 years later the toxic culture again exposed with the murder of Vanessa Guillen.
This is not isolated to Fort Hood, documented across all components of the Military.
Ft. Campbell April 2020 another victim of a gang rape was arrested illegally by CID and denied counsel.
MG Shadley retired alerted MG Donna Martin. Nothing was done.
Never Alone helped Soldier with Suicidal Ideations. She is still fighting to clear her record.
Fort Bliss, 31 December 2020 Pfc. Asia Graham was found dead. Asia's offender is identified as an accused serial rapist. Walking free no pre-trial confinement. He continued to live in the same barracks on the same floor with Asia and was moved into Headquarters Company with Asia until her untimely death.
Asia's leadership failed to protect her after she reported her rape in February 2020 not June.
PVT Richard Halliday is still missing from Ft. Bliss.
When victims and victim advocates speak out about the broken process and illegal actions of commanders. We face severe retaliation.
All felony crimes murder, rape, sexual assault, domestic violence do not belong within the chain of Command's control to investigate or prosecute.
Kamisha Block's death deemed friendly fire, she was murdered due to Domestic Abuse.
The Abuse of Power is real.
In Italy the Provost Marshal,LTC Michae Parsons Army Garrison filed an espionage charge in Italian Court against an Army Spouse, Michela Morellato. Retaliation for exposing Gen Harrington resulting in his firing and demotion. This retaliation was reported to GEN Milley and IG. Nothing was done.
Illegal internal 15-6 process. Ability to redact investigations. None of us will ever know the truth or get justice.
Just this week my own sexual assault by a 2-star general still under investigation was improperly released to be weaponized against another sexual assault advocate during an unrelated court martial. The military has no checks and balances.
I was raised in the military and a proud mother of a Veteran. I will not stop until our Military is a safe. "Sexual misconduct is an abuse of power and force protection issue. The inability of commanders to execute essential command functions of "protection" is a significant threat to the United States Military's ability to protect this great Nation." Soldiers should Never be Alone.
Other Witnesses:
Ms. Amy Marsh, Military Spouse
Mr. Quinton McNair, Former SARC/SHARP Victim Advocate
Ms. Brenda S. Farrell, Director, Defense Capabilities And Management, GAO
Mr. Eugene R. Fidell, Senior Research Scholar, Yale Law School Adjunct Professor Of Law, New York University Law School
Colonel Don M. Christensen, USAF (Ret.), President, Protect Our Defenders
Colonel Lawrence J. Morris, USA Ret. (No electronic testimony submitted)
Honoring the Fallen:
Army Pvt. Nicole Burnham Found Unresponsive in Fort Carson Barracks; Death Ruled Suicide After Sexual Assault, Retaliation & a Three Month Expedited Transfer Delay (January 26, 2018)
Morgan Robinson, Army National Guard: "They took her soul": Army did "nothing" for soldier who reported sexual assault, mom says
Fort Campbell Army Pfc. LaVena Johnson Died of Non Combat Related Injuries in Iraq; Death Ruled Suicide But Independent Investigation Revealed Rape and Murder (July 19, 2005)
Asia Graham, U.S. Army: New sexual assault accusations after soldier's death at Fort Bliss; Army opens investigation
Richard Halliday, U.S. Army: Search Continues for Fort Bliss Soldier Reported Missing Over 200 Days
Never Alone Advocacy
Sexual Assault in the Military | C-SPAN.org
SASC Sexual Assault in the Military Hearings Press Release (March 24, 2021)
Senate panel holds hearing on sexual assault in the military | FULL HEARING
Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on sexual assault in the military
Gillibrand renews push for military sexual assault reform
Gillibrand launches new push to punish sexual predators in the military
Pentagon leaders have opposed plans overhauling the military system for trying sexual assault for years. Has the time come for change?
'Just heartbreaking': Sen. Gillibrand pushes for sexual assault reform in military
Editorial — Military injustice: Independent prosecutors should handle sexual assault cases
"They took her soul": Army did "nothing" for soldier who reported sexual assault, mom says
New sexual assault accusations after soldier's death at Fort Bliss; Army opens investigation
Search Continues for Fort Bliss Soldier Reported Missing Over 200 Days
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Active Duty Military Legislation Recommendations:
Senators Cruz, Gillibrand, Grassley Offer Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act as Amendment to Defense Bill (July 2, 2020)
Chair Jackie Speier NDAA Provisions Address Military Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Racial Justice, Ethics, Military Families, and DoD Oversight and Modernization (July 2, 2020)
Speier, Mullin Introduce Bipartisan 'I Am Vanessa Guillén Act' to Transform the Military's Response to Sexual Violence and Missing Servicemembers (September 16, 2020)
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Speier, Mullin Introduce Bipartisan I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to Transform the Military's Response to Sexual Violence and Missing Servicemembers
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE, SENATORS, AND THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE & HOUSE ARMED SERVICE COMMITTEE TO EXPRESS YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE I AM VANESSA GUILLEN BILL.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Chair of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), along with co-leads Reps. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), John Carter (R-TX), Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Pete Olson (R-TX), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Jason Crow (D-CO), and Will Hurd (R-TX), and 94 additional co-sponsors, introduced the I am Vanessa Guillén Act in honor of the late SPC Vanessa Guillén and the many survivors of military sexual violence who have bravely come forward in the wake of her disappearance and brutal murder. The legislation responds to these resounding calls for change by offering provisions that would revolutionize the military's response to missing servicemembers and reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault by making sexual harassment a crime within the Uniform Code of Military Justice and moving prosecution decisions of sexual assault and sexual harassment cases out of the chain of command. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate today. This morning, following a meeting with the Guillén family, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a commitment to hold a House floor vote on the I am Vanessa Guillén Act. President Trump previously announced his support for the bill during a White House meeting with the Guillén family.
SPC Guillén's disappearance and brutal murder became the catalyst for long overdue change when her family refused to let her case be neglected by Army leadership at Fort Hood. The Guillén family supports the I Am Vanessa Guillen Act, and Chair Speier is also leading a congressional delegation this weekend to Fort Hood to further investigate matters at the base and speak with servicemembers at all levels about their experiences and how best to accelerate the cultural change that is so urgently needed.
Specifically, the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act would:
-Move prosecution decisions on sexual assault and sexual harassment cases outside of the chain of command to an Office of the Chief Prosecutor within each military service;
-Create a standalone military offense for sexual harassment;
-Establish trained sexual harassment investigators who are outside of the chain of command of the complainant and the accused;
-Create a confidential reporting process for sexual harassment that is integrated with DoD's Catch a Serial Offender database;
-Require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the military's procedures for finding missing servicemembers and compare with procedures used by civilian law enforcement and best practices;
-Require both DoD and GAO to conduct separate evaluations of the military services' Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) programs; and
-Establish a process by which servicemembers can make claims for negligence and seek compensatory damages against DoD in the case of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
"Military leadership has repeatedly failed to reduce sexual harassment, sexual assault, and violent crime at Fort Hood, one of the worst sites for attacks according to Army officials, and throughout the armed forces," Chair Speier said. "The endless cycle of harassment, assault, and retaliation for those who speak out reveals the deep roots of a toxic culture we must eradicate so that survivors are taken seriously and treated with respect, and assailants are held accountable. The I Am Vanessa Guillén Act would do this by providing survivors independent investigations for both sexual harassment and sexual assault reports and independent charging decisions for courts-martial. It would also make sexual harassment a criminal offense in the military, helping get to the core of an issue that too often leads to violence and destroys careers, and lives. The Guillén family and legions of former and current servicemembers are demanding bold change. Congress must seize this moment and deliver on that demand for change by passing the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act."
"The issue of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military isn't a Democrat or Republican issue – it's an American issue," Congressman Mullin said. "We must strengthen the military's ability to protect its most important resource, which is the people who willingly sign-up to protect all Americans. The I Am Vanessa Guillén Act will also encourage survivors to come forward to report sexual assaults and sexual harassment and to provide justice. This is about protecting our men and women in uniform and I will keep fighting so no family has to go through what the Guillén family has gone through."
"From the moment I started working with the Guillén family in May, I made it clear I would not stop until we found Vanessa and got justice in her name," Congresswoman Garcia said. "The I Am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2020 is a transformative and comprehensive bill that will help save lives and give our soldiers an avenue to report sexual assault and harassment without fear – a lasting legacy in honor of Vanessa. I want the Guillén family to know that Congress, the Houston region, and the entire world stands with you and we won't stop until we get justice for Vanessa."
"First and foremost, my heart goes out to the Guillén family, no one should ever have to experience the pain they've experienced," Congressman Carter said. "The men and women that selflessly serve our nation deserve to feel safe to report misconduct and feel confident that their issues will be fairly handled. There is absolutely no place for sexual misconduct in the United States military and we must take these steps to ensure that accountability is realized."
"The unspeakable tragedy of Specialist Vanessa Guillén's murder has shed new light and revealed to the American public the epidemic of unchecked sexual harassment and assault that too many service members have suffered," Congresswoman Escobar said. "Specialist Guillén – and all servicemembers – deserve respect and justice, and it's our obligation to protect those who bravely put their lives on the line for our country. We can't continue the same approaches that have failed victims. Congress must respond to this moment of reckoning with new solutions to tackle this epidemic and pass the I Am Vanessa Guillén Act."
"The tragedy that befell PFC Vanessa Guillén was horrific and reflects a growing problem in our Armed Forces. Our military members should never fear harassment or violence while defending our nation," Congressman Olson said. "As a Navy veteran, I'm proud to support the I am Vanessa Guillen Act, which is an important step towards getting justice for PFC Guillén and other service members like her. It ensures there is a stand-alone military offense for sexual harassment and requires the GAO to review how our military processes missing service members in cases of suspected foul play compared to civilian law enforcement. By working together and demanding accountability, we can prevent the next tragedy. Our military must maintain higher standards and we will not be silent on this issue."
"Year after year, we see an increase in reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment in our military and the same statements from military leadership about how unacceptable they are. It's far past time we take bold action to bring accountability to the system and give survivors support," Congressman Cisneros said. "In the memory of Specialist Vanessa Guillén, Republicans and Democrats are coming together to make legislative fixes to protect our men and women in uniform. I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan I am Vanessa Guillén Act to provide the necessary support and resources for survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment in our military. Our servicemembers and military families deserve to have the peace of mind that they'll be heard and treated with dignity and respect."
"Ohio is home to thousands of active duty servicemembers who risk their lives for our nation, and in return, it's our country's obligation to ensure their safety," Congressman Balderson said. "In honor of Vanessa Guillén, this legislation will take important steps to ensure survivors of sexual assault and sexual harassment in our military can tell their stories without retribution and seek the justice they deserve."
"As a soldier, I remember going to basic training to learn everything from marksmanship to the chain of command. The military is supposed to train new recruits on the essential tasks of the job, but we still don't do nearly enough to address sexual assault in the ranks. We need to make sure we are creating a system and culture of accountability in the military to protect our women and men in uniform. For too long, sexual assault and violence has gone unaddressed," Congressman Crow said. "The military failed Vanessa Guillén but I refuse to let Congress fail her or her family. It is Congress that decides what kind of military we have and now it is Congress' responsibility to step up and pass the I AM Vanessa Guillén to protect our women and men in uniform."
"We must work to ensure what happened to Vanessa Guillén never happens again," Congressman Hurd said."The I Am Vanessa Guillén Act of 2020 will protect soldiers like Vanessa by ensuring independent investigations occur in assault and harassment cases. This will better safeguard our soldiers from retaliation and help prevent these atrocious acts from ever happening in the first place."
"Vanessa Guillén's story makes painfully clear the need for a better response to sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military," Senator Hirono said. The I Am Vanessa Guillén Act knocks down barriers to reporting sexual harassment and sexual assault and directly addresses the culture that protects the perpetrators of these crimes. It's time to make a system that respects and protects survivors."
The I Am Vanessa Guillén Act will fundamentally reform reporting and investigation of sexual harassment in the military and transform prosecution of sexual harassment and assault by empowering an independent prosecutor, within each military service, to bring charges. The bill will also allow servicemembers who were sexually harassed or sexually assaulted to pursue monetary claims against DoD and will also require a comprehensive GAO review of the military's sexual harassment and assault prevention and response programs, as well as the military's procedures for responding to missing servicemembers.
A fact sheet and the text of the bill are attached to this press release.
Introduction of I Am Vanessa Guillen Act:
This is a hearing by the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, looking into sexual harassment allegations and how they're responded to. It's also looking into Fort Hood's sexual assault and response program. This hearing is taking place a day before Vanessa Guillen's family meets with President Trump and legislation is introduced. -KHOU 11 (July 29, 2020)
Rep. Speier, family of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen on legislation in her honor -PBS News Hour (September 16, 2020)
Fact Sheet – I am Vanessa Guillen Act Press Fact Sheet.pdf
2020-09-15 I Am Vanessa Guillen Bill Text.pdf
"The IamVanessaGuillen Bill is a BiPartisan Bill. It is NOT a political issue, it's a human rights issue," Guillen family attorney Natalie Khawam wrote. -KCEN News (September 16, 2020)
Speaker Pelosi to reportedly bring 'I am Vanessa Guillen' Act to U.S. House floor for vote -25 News KXXV (September 16, 2020)
Vanessa Guillén's family members speak during a news conference about the "I Am Vanessa Guillén Act," in honor of the late U.S. Army Specialist and survivors of military sexual violence. -KXAN (September 16, 2020)
The 'I am Vanessa Guillen' bill was presented to Congress Wednesday, but what does it mean for the future of military service members facing sexual harassment. -KHOU 11 (September 16, 2020)
Hearing: "The Military's #MeToo Moment"
Rep. Speier, family of murdered soldier Vanessa Guillen on legislation in her honor
Lawmakers introduce the I Am Vanessa Guillen Act
Watch Live | #IAmVanessaGuillen Bill introduced in D.C.
Bill honoring Vanessa Guillen introduced in Washington D.C. Wednesday
Speaker Pelosi to reportedly bring 'I am Vanessa Guillen' Act to U.S. House floor for vote
Vanessa Guillén's family members speak about the "I Am Vanessa Guillén Act"
What is the 'I am Vanessa Guillen' bill?
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(photo: Hedge Hedge Baker)
*Submitted to the House Armed Services Committee on September 11, 2020 and received no response
Dear House Armed Services Committee:
I accidentally stumbled upon Fort Hood while conducting research on the non combat deaths of female service members overseas. Fort Hood, along with a few other big Army bases in the U.S., was the common denominator in non combat death overseas. I also learned there are countless numbers of non combat deaths of male service members as well. They shouldn't have to face death as a way to escape their situation (whether they are a victim of crime and/or it's a mental health emergency). This issue in and of itself is its own animal and the reason we need policy enacted immediately to create a "bug out" plan for those in danger (or mental health emergencies) in overseas locations, especially if the chain of command fails them. There is no 911 overseas. Why is it the military is not accountable to the American public with the outcome of the investigations of a U.S. service member's death? They conveniently get to hide behind the non combat death label and because they don't disclose why or how the service member died in most cases, we are not able to make informed consent as to whether we want to join an organization that appears to hide their misdeeds in an effort to protect the reputation of the institution. I was inspired to look into the other non combat deaths of women overseas after learning the military labeled the obvious rape and murder of LaVena Johnson as a suicide. My research found this isn't an anomaly, this is a pattern.
Department of Defense Press Releases (2001 to 2013) *deleted in fall of 2020
Department of Defense Press Releases (2014 to present)
Military Policy and Legislation Considerations for the Investigations of Non Combat Death, Homicide, and Suicide of U.S. Service Members
Fort Campbell Army Pfc. LaVena Johnson Died of Non Combat Related Injuries in Iraq; Death Ruled Suicide But Independent Investigation Revealed Rape & Murder (July 19, 2005)
After noticing the pattern of the same bases tied to the non combat deaths overseas, I decided to start researching crime in and around the bases in question. Crime knows no boundaries. I took a look at JBLM, Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Carson, Fort Campbell, JBER, Fort Wainwright, Camp Pendleton, etc. I not only discovered violent crime in and around the bases but I discovered suicide and homicide in garrison were significant issues as well. In late 2016, I noticed a large cluster of deaths at Fort Hood on the heels of learning about all the other violent crime, non combat death and suicide at Fort Hood since 9/11/2001. I was especially upset with the way Fort Hood handled the missing person case of Dakota Stump and how they treated his family. As a result of me taking an interest in the issues at Fort Hood, families of the fallen started contacting me. What I learned collectively was startling. Please keep in mind, each family didn't know about my conversations with the other families as all this information is considered confidential unless they want to tell their loved ones story on my website: www.militaryjusticeforall.com
Violent Crime, Non Combat Death & Suicide at U.S. Military Bases
Violent Crime, Suicide, and Non Combat Death at Fort Hood, Texas
As a result of the intel I was getting from families of the fallen at Fort Hood, I decided I was going to start paying closer attention to what was going on at this base. It was by far the most problematic compared to any other base. But please understand Fort Hood is symbolic of the other bases; they all have these same problems. The Army is by far the worst offender concerning death and violent crime in the military. The patterns that emerged from the Fort Hood families included lack of interest in missing persons cases, mislabeling deaths, shoddy death investigations, reports and information from Army leadership that didn't add up or make sense, evidence goes missing, computer devices and phones are erased, secretiveness, dismissiveness, misleading, and cover-up. When it comes to an untimely or dubious death, it's hard to find a family who won't stop fighting for their loved one until justice is served. No justice, no peace. We currently have a group of families at Fort Hood and elsewhere who want to file a class action lawsuit to get the suspicious deaths of their loved ones reopened so they can be investigated properly by independent investigators. The Army did not investigate each death as a homicide until ruled out, therefore the scene was not preserved for evidence collection; they quickly ruled the death a suicide and moved on. According to Stars and Stripes, in the last five years, we've lost 165 soldiers at Fort Hood and 70 of those deaths were deaths ruled suicide. I have not included all cases because a lot of families have not come forward to share their story publicly because they are heartbroken, traumatized, confused, and overwhelmed. This experience leaves the families feeling helpless. Even if the death was in fact a suicide, these families want answers, they want the truth, and they want an avenue to find the truth. I was so concerned with the number of deaths stateside at Fort Hood, I went to Washington D.C. in December 2017 to ask for help and it fell on deaf ears including the office of the chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Mac Thornberry.
Fort Hood Research for Last 5 Years:
Homicide Cases in Last 5 Years:
Asia Cline, Army Veteran Shaquan Allred, & Fort Hood Spc. Freddy Delacruz, Jr. Found Shot Dead at Killeen, Texas Apartment; Suspect Arrested (March 14, 2020)
An Open Letter to the House of Representatives in Support of an Independent Investigation of the Murder of Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood (July 7, 2020)
Cases of Significance (homicide has no statute of limitations):
Fort Hood Army Pfc. Melissa Hobart Collapsed and Died From Undetermined Cause While on Guard Duty in Baghdad, Iraq (June 6, 2004)
Fort Hood Army Sgt. William Edwards Killed Estranged Wife Erin Edwards at Killeen, Texas Home; Killed Self in Parking Lot Across Street (July 22, 2004)
Fort Hood Army Pfc. Tina Priest Died From a Non-Combat Related Incident in Iraq; Death Ruled Suicide But Family Suspects Rape and Murder (March 1, 2006)
Fort Hood Army SSG Jeannette Dunn Died of a Non Combat Related Injury in Taji, Iraq (November 26, 2006)
Army Staff Sgt. Paul Norris Fatally Shot Spc. Kamisha Block in Murder-Suicide in Iraq; Family Requests Congressional Hearings & Investigation of Military Leadership (August 16, 2007)
Fort Hood Army Spc. Christine Ndururi Died of Non Combat Illness at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait; Family Claims She Has Not Been Sick (November 6, 2007)
Fort Hood Army Spc. Keisha Morgan Died of Non Combat Related Cause in Baghdad, Iraq; CID Ruled Suicide But Family Suspects Rape and Murder (February 22, 2008)
Fort Hood Army Spc. Seteria Brown Died of a Non-Combat Related Incident in Afghanistan; Army Said Found in Barracks With Gunshot Wound From M-16 (July 25, 2008)
Fort Hood Army Spc. Zachary Moore Died by Suicide While on Deployment to Camp Hovey, South Korea; Delay in Medical Care Contributed to Death (August 2, 2017)
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I am delighted to recommend the Living Theatre Workshop as a wonderful, illuminative, and significant opportunity for all students of performance. Jerry (loralnick and Lois Kagan Mingus worked with students and faculty for three days at Roger Williams University, culminating in a dynamic production of NO SIR!, followed by an enlightening panel discussion about the war in Iraq and military recruiting issues.
The workshop sessions included exercises pertinent to the production, discussions about the topics brought up by the content of NO SIR!, insights into the history and processes of The Living Theatre, and, of course, rehearsals for the performance. This mini acting class/rehearsal/forum was compelling and exhilarating; the students learned new ways to express themselves collaboratively as they experienced investing their socio-personal interests into a project. Jerry and Lois facilitated a growing sense of ownership of the production and an awareness of cooperation among the performers.
The panel discussion was moderated with care and skill. All points of view were respected and there was an overall sense of accomplishment and greater understanding as the event ended.
Both Jerry and Lois are talented artists, gifted educators, ultimately professional, and simply warm human beings. I look forward to them coming back to our campus and to working with them again. Please consider offering your students, your colleagues, and your community the fantastic opportunity of experiencing Lois, Jerry, and The Living Theatre.


—written by Ed KelemenEd K. is the father of the two Kelemen poetry writers, Stephen and Brendan, previously posted in the Beanery Online Literary Magazine. Tonight's writing is his first submission to the BEANERY ONLINE LITERARY MAGAZINE Enjoy!
I kissed my wife good-bye at the airport and assured her that everything would be fine while she and a couple of her school chums spent the weekend enjoying some Broadway Shows.


Scholarship for current undergraduate students attending Columbia College Chicago with a commitment to the Asian and Asian-American Community. Selection based on academic achievement, creative project on lives/cultural of Asians and financial need. Number of awards may vary.


Last weekend was so hectic! I didn't get a chance to prepare and photograph any recipes to share with you. But I sort of figure that's OK because the coming week's recipes are so good, they're worth the extra wait.
Coming up on The Kitch this week: Chile-spiced Seitan Tacos with Pico de Gallo (pictured above), and Tomato-Chickpea Curry Wraps.
Each time I shoot the recipes, I have a hard time waiting to taste the dish. These tacos smelled so delicious, I could barely keep from reaching in and picking out pieces of marinated, cooked seitan to eat during the shoot. And when I finally got to taste the tacos in their entirety? Pretty much the best thing I ever ate.
Check back next week for both recipes; and until then, have a wonderful weekend.


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Southwest wrestlers credit their coach for Onslow County Cup title
Southwest's wrestling team was warming up for practice inside an already hot training room when coach Maury Vanderpool took a seat, strapped on a knee brace, tied up his grappling shoes and joined the rest of the Stallions onto the mat.
In between giving his wrestlers words of advice as they continued light grappling, Vanderpool ordered his athletes to hit the ground for push-ups.
The 60-year-old coach followed.
"Coach expects a lot from us, but he also puts in what he asks," senior Jason Rodriguez said.
Vanderpool continued to be hands-on during the Stallions' first workout since winning Saturday's Onslow County Cup.
His method seems to have worked as the Stallions have become quite formable in recent seasons.
In addition to winning their first Onslow County Cup, the Stallions have also won the NCHSAA 2-A East Regional title in the individual tournament the last two seasons while also growing their number of state qualifiers.
"My first year, I thought I would be the only coach in Onslow County not to send a guy to state, but we took one guy. Then we took eight the next year and nine last year," Vanderpool said. "Now, we want more guys placing at state."
Last year, Southwest had four individual regionals winners, two of them who finished fourth in the state tournament.
The key, the Stallions say, is Vanderpool.
"Coach V is the best coach there is around," senior Tanner Whitehead said. "He is a really chill coach, but he knows how to get you going when you are not doing something right."
But Vanderpool isn't a yeller.
"Coach uses more of a psychological thing to get to us to give us a kick in butt," junior Jensen Miller said.
Vanderpool, however, credits his wrestlers, particularly the seniors who started with him in his first season.
"These guys have stuck with the program and have believed in the process," he said.
That work paid off as the Stallions had three individual champions and four runners-up in the Onslow Cup.
Senior Carter Duhon won the 113 title, Rodriguez was the 182 winner and Whitehead won the 195 crown. Senior Jeremiah Jones (160), sophomore Ashton Shields-Adams (138), junior Grayson Fountain (220) and Miller at 132 were second.
"From weight class to weight class, we are pretty stacked," Whitehead said. "We don't have a weak spot in our lineup."
All that resulted in the Stallions bringing home the Onslow Cup for the first time, outscoring second-place Dixon 168-165.5. Jacksonville was third at 158.5, followed by Swansboro with 156.
"Winning it was a big deal for us," Miller said. "Since our freshman year, it has always been Dixon and Swansboro. So for us to come out on top means a lot."
The team title meant even more to Duhon and Rodriguez as each recorded their 100th high school victories en route to their individual crowns. But for Rodriguez, the Onslow Cup was just another stepping stone for him and the Stallions.
"It was a goal we had, but it was business as usual," he said. "I expected us to have a good year. Now, we want to try to win individual regionals again and go deep in the dual-team playoffs."
Chris Miller can be contacted via email at cmiller@jdnews.com. Follow him on Twitter @jdnsports.


The Selangor Bar Committee will be organising a meeting the Managing Judge of the Selangor Courts (Criminal High Courts, Civil High Courts and Lower Courts) to discuss matters relating to legal practice at all Selangor Courts.
In order to raise and discuss solutions to problems affecting legal practice, we request Members to provide feedback on issues relating to Criminal High Courts, Civil High Courts and Lower Courts. The Selangor Bar Committee will discuss the feedback obtained, and collate the issues to be raised at the said meeting.
Kindly submit your feedback by email at [email protected] or fax to 03-5519 9037 by 10th December, 2018 (12 noon).


Munich/Kaiserslautern, 03.09.2018 The fashion industry is undergoing a technological revolution – more and more garments are being digitally designed with 3D software. A realistic representation of color and materials makes it possible to significantly reduce the number of physical samples – and this in turn saves time and reduces costs. At the Munich Fabric Start, Assyst and its partner companies Color Digital, Epson, X-Rite Pantone and Peter Buedel Accessoires will be showing how Vidya attains the next level of 3D simulation through the integration of digitalized materials.
The joint booth of the Digital Textile Connection is located in the Keyhouse at the Munich Fabric Start.
Digital is now! For almost two decades, the companies of the Human Solutions Group have been shaping digital work in the apparel industry with their solutions. The Group covers the entire process chain, from design to the store. Based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, the Group operates all over the world, with 200 employees at four locations in Germany, Italy and the USA and partner companies in more than 50 countries.