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On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office school resource officer at LaPlace Elementary received a complaint in reference to trespassing at the school in the morning hours of Sunday, November 27. During an investigation, the officer and school officials discovered that papers were torn from a wall and a fire extinguisher had been discharged. With recorded video surveillance recovered from a school camera, the officer and school officials identified the juveniles involved in the incident. A male juvenile, 13, of LaPlace was arrested November 29 for criminal trespass-immovable structure and criminal mischief-tampering with property. A female juvenile, 16, of LaPlace, also was arrested for criminal trespass-immovable structure and criminal mischief-tampering with property. The juveniles were released November 29 to the custody of their parents.


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Bradley Acacemy.
Bradley Academy
Written by Caneta Skelley Hankins
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Bradley Academy is a historic African American school in Murfreesboro that now serves as a community heritage center. The name Bradley Academy was given to the first school in Murfreesboro and to subsequent school buildings located on property donated by the Murfree family in 1811. Students attending Bradley Academy in its early years included John Bell and James K. Polk.
A second Bradley Academy, a substantial brick building erected in the 1830s, was later used as a hospital during the Civil War. Though badly damaged, Bradley reopened as a school for African Americans in the 1880s. In 1917 construction began on a modern facility designed by the Knoxville firm of Manley and Young. This building, the first black high school in the county, also became the social and cultural center for the black community and in the 1920s was the site of a health clinic supported by the Commonwealth Fund.
Bradley maintained strong academic, domestic science, and sports programs in addition to an orchestra and glee club. After Holloway High School was built in 1928, Bradley remained an elementary and junior high school until desegregation in the 1960s. At that time the building was used for offices and storage for Murfreesboro City Schools.
Under the auspices of the City of Murfreesboro and the Bradley Academy Historical Association (formed in 1990) and with funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Christy-Houston Foundation, the State of Tennessee, the MTSU Center for Historic Preservation, and private donations, the building was restored as a cultural/heritage center between 1995 and 1998.
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Lithium Use Leads to Chronic Kidney Disease
New evidence suggests that lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can increase the risk of chronic kidney disease.
Peter Simons
Lithium is commonly prescribed to people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The drug is often continued indefinitely as a "maintenance" treatment because it is theorized to have a preventive effect as a "mood stabilizer." However, it requires constant monitoring because lithium toxicity can damage several body systems and even lead to death.
Now, a new study has demonstrated that lithium use causes chronic kidney disease at an increased rate, particularly in those who used the drug long-term.
"Patients treated with lithium are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease after long-term exposure," the researchers write.
The researchers note that more than half of those who begin taking lithium discontinue the drug because of its adverse effects. Lithium levels must be measured every three to six months because the drug can accumulate in the brain and cause permanent brain damage ("neural toxicity"). In addition, thyroid damage is common, with those taking lithium about six times more likely to have hypothyroidism than the general population. Another concern of note is the risk of severe kidney damage. About 20% of those taking lithium experience nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and, in some cases, the kidney damage may be irreversible.
The current study was published in the top-tier psychiatric journal Lancet Psychiatry, and the research was led by Filip Fransson at Umeå University, Sweden.
The researchers measured the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), which is the amount of blood the kidneys are able to cleanse within a given time frame. As kidney function worsens, the GFR decreases (since the kidneys work harder and slower to cleanse the same amount of blood).
The data came from two sources: Lithium—Study into Effects and Side-effects (LiSIE) and Northern Sweden WHO Monitoring of Trends and Determinants in Cardiovascular Disease (MONICA). LiSIE is a large cohort study of patients with diagnoses of bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder, designed to assess lithium's efficacy and adverse effects. MONICA is a survey designed to assess the heart health of a representative sample of the Swedish population. In total, the study included data from 2,334 patients.
When researchers compared people with the same diagnoses (bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder), those who took lithium for more than ten years experienced significantly more decline in kidney function than those who did not take the drug or who took the drug for a shorter period.
Those with a bipolar or schizoaffective disorder diagnosis had the same decline in eGFR as those without the diagnosis. Even those who had used lithium for less than ten years had about the same decline as the control group. All groups experienced a drop of about 0.57 mL/min/1.73 m² every year (which is normal since function declines with age).
However, for every year on lithium, people experienced, on average, an additional 0.54 mL/min/1.73 m² decline in eGFR. By the 10-year point, this was a statistically significant difference.
"We found no significant difference in eGFR decline between patients with bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder with no or only short-term lithium use and the reference population," the researchers write. "The subgroup using lithium for more than 10 years had a significantly steeper decline compared with all other groups, including the reference population."
Of the 24 patients with an eGFR of less than 45 mL/min/1.73 m² (considered "chronic kidney disease"), 20 had been exposed to lithium. The researchers concluded that lithium was the "main contributing factor" in 10 cases, but it likely contributed (in addition to other factors) for many of the others.
In conclusion, they write:
"All patients treated with lithium should be considered at high risk of kidney complications. Other possible risk factors for chronic kidney disease, such as hypertension, smoking, diabetes, or use of nephrotoxic drugs, should be minimized. Blood pressure should be monitored regularly and hypertension treated assertively. Bodyweight and metabolic parameters should become part of the routine follow-up of patients treated with lithium. Patients on a fast trajectory should be referred to a nephrologist early to rule out other treatable causes of kidney disease. Shared decision-making between nephrologists and psychiatrists is paramount to achieve the best outcome for the individual patient affected."
This study is of particular note since lithium's utility as a preventive medicine has recently been called into question. A major meta-analysis of all modern trials of the drug found no evidence that lithium prevented suicide or non-fatal suicidal behaviors. In addition, a recent large RCT of lithium for suicide prevention in veterans was terminated early because the drug was found to be no better than a placebo.
These findings throw a bucket of cold water on the notion, still proposed occasionally today, that lithium should be added to drinking water to prevent suicide.
Fransson, F., Werneke, U., Harju, V., Öhlund, L., Lapidoth, J., Jonsson, P. A., . . . & Ott, M. (2022). Kidney function in patients with bipolar disorder with and without lithium treatment compared with the general population in northern Sweden: results from the LiSIE and MONICA cohorts. Lancet Psychiatry, 9, 804-814. (Link)
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Birdsong November 14, 2022 at 7:54 am
Psychiatry has its bases covered.
If they can't kill ya one way, they try another.
Fiachra November 16, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Lithium is like all the other Psychiatric drugs in that – if it's taken then it's going to need to be taken. The patient becomes sick because of the dependency on the drug. Like all the other Psychiatric drugs Lithium leads to an early death.
(I took Lithium for a few years even though I wasn't even 'bipolar'. When I stopped taking the drug I developed a 'high' personality. But since I was on other drugs anyway there was no point in putting me on more).
Gilbert November 21, 2022 at 6:14 am
Sadly, Psychiatrists are taught that as long as the Lithium levels are carefully monitored then there is little chance that Lithium will damage organs however long term this is false since there are a lawsuits against psychiatrists where people are harmed and lose kidney function despite "careful" monitoring.
I wonder how promoters of Lithium like Kay Redfield Jameison are doing based on her claims that Lithium saved her life. Wonder how her brain and other organs are holding up. Don't hear anything from her in a long time.
Steve McCrea November 21, 2022 at 2:05 pm
Lithium has the closest range between "therapeutic" dosage and toxic dosage of any drug in use today. My belief has always been that the basic action of Lithium is to poison you, JUST A LITTLE, but not too much. The long-term kidney damage alone belies their claim that lithium will do no harm at "therapeutic" levels.
Krista Hartmann November 21, 2022 at 11:52 am
I was withdrawn off 9 years of drugs by the community Clinic Director (soon-to-be CMO) of Arizona's Medicaid behavioral health system following a second Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Risperdal nerve damage to my eyes (!), followed by anaphylaxis, just 2 weeks later, caused by a prescriber.
I was severely effed up (again), body & soul.
One of my then on-board drugs was "the least harmful drug", Lithium, as I fought to stabilize the damages, INCLUDING a subcortical brain lesion. I had reported THAT earlier to an NP, describing the idiosyncratic symptoms that even after 9 years of drug pollution, was new, scary,…. & ignored. Those symptoms clearly pointed to MS or a lesion…caused by antipsychotics. I don't have MS.
I had taken Lithium twice, both times I had toxic reactions to what 'they' said were low range doses…so it was "impossible" to blame lithium. I was angrily told to stop saying "toxic"…as I drooled, staggering down the hall, trailing my hand on the wall for guidance. My head lolled to
the left side, & I gulped for breath like a goldfish….yet the prescriber 'wasn't quite sure' and called an observer for a second opinion.
Later, thru the immediate chaos & 'fog of war' in my poor brain & body, the CMO was firm & insistent that I stop the Lithium ASAP. He told me about a client who stayed on it, requiring dialysis. Ironically, I was reluctant to do it, so afraid of additional, immediate bad reactions piling on & speeding up my inevitable, pending death…in an adult diaper.
I mean, at that point I only had 2 hours of upright function a day…for 5 months. I wasn't looking for additional challenges…just what was in front of me.
This was 2013, ten years ago. I was deep in damage control, heard him, put it on my long priority list. When I finally titrated & stopped, I was relieved but I never stopped worrying.
After completely withdrawing off of everything…..& having their lifetime sentence removed (bipolar-for-life) in writing…..
I watch my GFR numbers & kidney/liver functions like a hawk. I have my heart inspected annually, as lithium caused morning palpitations…& Geodon=bradycardia and hospitalization.. My current GFR (at 71 yo is 80-85)…it's hard to stop worrying…as I plan to live decades more.
After all, the amount of Depakote poured down my throat also delivered terrifying kidney labs.
I have sympathy-for-the-Devil/OOPS,…industry….burdened with this depressing science and damning facts.
It must be hard for you.
Jane Wilson November 27, 2022 at 12:05 pm
I am baffled to see an article on lithium toxicity, which, despite being recent, makes no mention of the alternative forms of lithium. Here's an August 2021 U of Saskatchewan article on alternatives: "Lithium orotate: A superior option for lithium therapy?"
Lithium is in our diet. If some lithium compound is being called a "drug", it sounds like it's the wrong compound.
Steve McCrea November 27, 2022 at 12:38 pm
The amount of lithium used as "treatment" for "bipolar disorder" is many, many times the daily required dosage for nutrition. One estimate I just read suggests that one mg of Lithium a day is sufficient. Another measured the amount in micrograms (thousandths of a gram). A "therapeutic dose" is defined as 300-600 mg three times daily, or 900-1800 mg, one to two THOUSAND times the needed amounts. No one will specify what actual daily dosage of Lithium will kill you, but it is recognized that the "therapeutic" dosage and the toxic dosage of lithium are so close together that regular blood tests (once a week or so to start with) have to be done to ensure you are not receiving a toxic dosage.
Lithium at high dosages is most definitely a drug. And a potentially deadly one. For those who don't happen to die as a result of overt toxicity, Lithium at "therapeutic dosages" is known to be very hard on the kidneys, and can lead to kidney failure.
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/lithium#:~:text=Lithium%20may%20cause%20problems%20with,you%20have%20been%20taking%20lithium.


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Not everyone can choose to work. For instance, some people could not work because of immigration reasons, such as the restrictions affecting asylum-seekers. And others were not well enough to work. In the early days (1980s and early 90s) people with HIV were sometimes advised to stop work on the basis of illness and sign on for various state benefits. Anti-HIV treatments are now so successful that many people with HIV keep working or want to return to work.
But being HIV positive often makes people think about their work life. Not everyone was lucky enough to work in an environment that was helpful if you had problems with HIV. People we talked to included those who had stuck with their jobs, changed jobs, reduced their working hours, stopped work or took early retirement.
He wanted to go on working but his old career was very demanding. He is unsure what he could cope...
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And you know health wise I am thinking well what have I got to do, here I am, I'm you know I am not working. I'm you know feeling better now with the medication. I don't know you know, it has its benefits in one way, but I couldn't go back and do the stage work. I wouldn't have' I can't do a show eight times a week. It is just too much, it is just too difficult, because some mornings I get up and is just you just you know, I may look fine now, but I have days when I don't want to get out of bed you know. What I mean is that's just the way it feels. But on the whole I feel good and it is fine but a lot of the' you don't know whether it's psychological thing you know. I had a lot of anxiety and depression but a lot of that was because I couldn't work, and I wanted to work, and you know, you just think well what' you know what do I do now? All of a sudden I have dealt with the fact that I was told I had two years to live, that is the way things were going. I got past that and 10, 15 years past that now.
For many people, working is a central part of who they are, and a source of self-esteem. Not being able to work, whether because of ill-health or legal restrictions because of immigration and rules affecting asylum-seekers, can be distressing. Among African men, for example, there are especially strong expectations on men to work and provide for their families. Migrants, both women and men, are often highly educated and qualified, but face problems having their qualifications recognised in this country.
African men can find it particularly difficult when they cannot work. (Read by an actor.)
For instance, we were professional people… professional people right and when we came here I had reached the highest level of my profession. When I came here, everything went right down to the very basic.
And I am living on vouchers. I have never had to think about how much do I spend to buy this and what have you. And half the time, I don't even have the money to buy anything.
So I mean that… when it applies to the men, because the man thinks of his wife and his children. In our African culture, the man is supposed to be responsible for his family, the breadwinner. Whether he is good at it or not, but he is responsible for his family.
Whereas the woman takes a subservient role in the family really. But that is why men really find it very difficult… Because the child will be saying I want this, I want that. I want shoes. The woman would be saying you are the man of the house, you must do this and that. And at the end of the day he can't do anything. He has got no money. That is why they feel so stressed out.
Some people were determined to carry on with work despite their fears, treatment side effects and even being ill. One man who had just begun anti-HIV treatment said: 'I just wanted to sleep all day long… I didn't take any time off work because I think that could make you worse.' People had different reasons for continuing work including a strong work ethic, needing to provide for themselves and their families, fears of being 'on the scrap heap' and liking their work. Some believed that you should not 'opt out' of work if you can avoid it. It was easier for those who were diagnosed before they got ill to keep working. It was also easier for those who enjoyed their work, worked in good-conditions and were well-paid to keep working: 'Work's very challenging… It's keeping your mind in a good place,' said one man.
He loves his work but thinks that some people with a HIV diagnosis opt out of work or become...
And then some of friends, when they had the HIV diagnosis… they were able to… really abdicate responsibility in some way, and just push it all over onto that. And some of them went, went down the… the benefit route and kind of opted out.
So they were able to say, 'I'm not doing my job anymore, I'm not doing that house. I'm going to go and get some social housing, get the car, get everything else, just kind of opt out of that.' But no, that, that's not something personally I would want to do. I don't see, I don't see the taxes as being a savings plan [laughs]. It's be quite nice if they were, but no.
But there's sort of some who kind of opted out altogether. Which I think is… nowadays is harder to do. Because of the changes. Other ones went into this kind of anger… It's a bit like a grieving, I think. I've seen… Well, I've seen my friends, and when I've had… family die, it's that kind of… you know, the, the disbelief, the acceptance, the anger, all these different phases.
And that… I think it's very similar. I think any shock is probably the same. So there's lots of friends who have come out of it. But some friends seem to be stuck in it, and haven't been able to move on from, from particular, a particular stage they've got in to. But because I've… I'm really… I love my work. I'm really happy in my work. It goes really well. I love doing it.
Work could also provide a helpful short-term distraction from worries. One man first dealt with his HIV diagnosis by throwing himself 'Into work… it did actually sustain me for a long time,' and confronted his diagnosis later when he was ready. However some people who tried to work eventually found they couldn't: 'I carried on working for about a year, then my health deteriorated quite a bit, and I had to go on therapies… and other things made it imperative that I stop working and devote more time to home,' said another man.
Illness or the threat of illness meant that some people stopped work: 'Five or six friends of mine died in the early days of AIDS when they were totally stressed out with work,' said one man who decided to stop work early in the HIV crisis.
One man who had been ill with AIDS said that people around him told him to 'take it easy because I had been through so much,' and he went along with this advice until he felt stronger: 'I have always been one of these people who believe you should work.'
People sometimes felt they were not well enough to work: 'I am still not capable of doing a 5 day week,' said one man. Where possible these people worked part-time or slowly tried to build towards doing more work. But financial problems and benefit rules can make it hard for people to increase their work-loads.
While not being well enough to work full-time he has done a range of courses and interesting jobs.
I do get very frustrated that I don't always have the energy to do what I want to do. I haven't been able to work full-time for a few years. Which, again, I find that frustrating. But' I've thought, well, OK, if I can't work full-time I'll do stuff that interests me. So I do independent work as a clinical nurse specialist. I've worked in a' recently in a psychosexual clinic, which was very interesting. I was having hypnotherapy at one point. And I thought, ooh, this could be useful. And at the same point in time my hypnotherapist said to me, 'I think you'd make a good hypnotherapist. Would you like a scholarship? I think I can arrange it.' So I now do hypnotherapy. I'm a qualified hypnotherapist. So the spare time that I've got through not working, I've actually put to fairly good use. I decided' I, I helped to set up a hydrotherapy unit. And I was working in a hydrotherapy unit. And that has now closed, unfortunately. But I decided to formalise the massage experience I got. So I did a massage diploma. So I'm now a qualified masseur as well.
Several people admitted pushing themselves with too much work, working long hours, doing jobs they hated because of the money or even being 'workaholics'. Some of these people believed that the stress from overwork could damage their immune system and health, including their mental health. But stress did not always harm people's immunity. One man who did a lot of voluntary work and had never been on medication said: 'Maybe I live off stress? At the moment my last T Cell count was 750.'
Being a senior teacher was very stressful, his health suffered and he had a 'breakdown'.
I see that the immune system is the problem, with the virus. And if you live calm, ordinary, well secured life, then everything is fine. But if you start putting school inspections into the equation. In, you know, in the state schools like OFSTED, or in the private schools, the private school equivalent of OFSTED. And then you put parents evening. And then you put end of term reports. And then you put the whole thing that goes into education, which when you're 24, 25, 30 you've got the energy to cope with. When you are in your 40s, you haven't got that sort of energy. And round and round it went and eventually I just completely fell apart. I did. And that was about 10 years ago.
Even with effective HIV treatments some people still feared that work stress was deadly and thought that not working keeps you healthy but living with HIV does not automatically make you eligible for any benefits. Some worried about being trapped on benefits, but others pointed out that you have a legal right to claim benefits and should feel entitled to make claims. Some people feared they might not get the same level of benefits if they went back to work and became ill again.
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Work stress coincided with his illnesses and he decided to retrain for work that interested him.
And so I started to' think Okay. I am getting better, I'm getting physically active what do I want to do now? I'd left the job I'd been in for the previous five years which was in the film industry, which was very stressful and the year before I had been hospitalised for three times and after the third time I said okay that is enough. I am quitting I can't work any more this is too much. The three hospitalisations also coincided with very busy periods at work' we would have a very big rush on with a very big film. I would get everything done I would do all of my job I would it perfectly and then the week after the film was released Bang I would be in hospital. And that happened three times and the third time I said no this is silly, this is no good' and at that point it was like well you have got to stop here anyway. So I was out of work, I was on full benefits I did not know what to do with myself. And so I sat down with friends and said well what can I do? What is going to be good for me? What do I want to do? And I literally sat down with Floodlight, the listings for all of the adult education things, all the courses are on it, and I went from A-Z and I crossed out all of the ones that did not interest me and then I took out' I had made a list of every single subject that was in there that appealed to me on any kind of level, and I whittled that down to eventually about 20 subjects. And then thought about okay what when I see it, what just makes me smile just the thought of doing that?
Not working had mixed results including getting more rest, reducing stress, increasing stress, financial problems, feeling guilty, boredom and depression. Work provides most people with structure and routine as well as money. The removal of daily work routines and responsibilities could be a problem. One man said, 'I would do nothing and it was soul destroying in its own right.'
When he was diagnosed with HIV early on in the epidemic he had good sickness benefits from work...
Because it was the first summer in my life I'd never had any responsibility. I'd never had to like revise for exams or think about getting work. It was the first time in my life actually that I had a sustained period of time off. Another thing, you know, during my summer holidays at university I'd worked you know and I'd' from when I was 16 I'd had a Saturday job and I'd like done, you know and it was like I don't have to do anything, I have to do absolutely nothing. And work is paying me to do this because I'd like' you know I think I had entitlement to, I'd been there for three years, I had very good sick pay entitlement and it was just great you know. And you know I can remember that feeling on a nice warm summer evening of thinking this is great, I don't have to go to work tomorrow.
Given that 'doing nothing' could be stressful, people not in paid work often looked for other ways to stay active. Developing a routine also helped people cope e.g. by looking after other people's children, doing creative art, reading, doing courses, going to gym and even moving to London or another major city' 'London was the answer… It didn't give me time to dwell on anything,' said one man. And a woman said' 'I like shops a lot… I am laughing because I don't have much money… I just look around, I like the environment, it's nice.'
People also did all kinds of voluntary work including HIV counselling, running patient groups at HIV clinics, caring for animals, walking children to school and providing food through the 'Food Chain' to people who were ill. Those who didn't find their work enjoyable could sometimes find pleasure outside of work or by retraining for a different career.
She is busy going to college, support groups and volunteering to help her friend. (Read by an...
I'm going to college and I try to, I'm help… I volunteer to help my friend take her children to school. And I take them to school, sometimes I bring them back home, I help them with their homework. Take them to the park. Yeah I try to keep busy, when they're at work, I'm there at home with the children.
When they're in, if I'm going out to some other organisations where I have to go for the support groups, I go out, they remain in with the children. So we kind of support each other, help each other. And I kind of keep myself busy and when I'm going to school, I leave the children in school, If I'm going to school I come and pick them up.
So I kind of… I'm kind of on a, a busy programme. And I do a bit of knitting as well. And I do a bit of hair braiding.
Wants to do work that is enjoyable and benefits people. (Read by an actor.)
And then it's stressful as well cos people… I find… I think there are lots of people in jobs that don't really like what they're doing because of the pay, because of the money. So again, that's another thing I've changed, if I'm going to be going into a full employment now it will… must be something that I enjoy doing and also where I sort of improve people's lives in some way or change… So I'll probably, I can easily find myself working in a charity, yeah, where there are benefits to people, yeah.
He is enjoying his retirement and has enrolled on a full time pottery course.
I mean I love retire, retirement. I've got lots of interests, in the arts and the garden in the house and friends too. I do a lot of cooking and entertaining and travel to visit friends. We have friends come to stay with us here in London and we go to visit friends in lovely places in the world.
And I'm going to pottery classes and, and I'm really enjoying that, I've always loved and collected ceramics and, and I thought well, I could go to an evening class and the tutor when I went... said well if you're retired, why don't you come to a structured course that lasts all day. And I thought, that's a bit brave but yes, and I've been doing it now for two years.
Oh I want to make something beautiful. A thing, I want, I want, I'd love to... do things that I'm proud of, I haven't yet. I'm being good and doing as I'm told and following the course and so on, which isn't always things I think are, even potentially beautiful. But yes I, one day, I shall get my own wings and, that would please me enormously to do something I was proud of. I've done a few things I like, but nothing I'm proud of yet.
One problem for people we interviewed who had given up work because of HIV (or never worked) was that they could have long periods of not working on their CV that could be hard to explain to potential employers. The thought of working can also be scary, but support, training and education is available to help people get back into the workforce. Some people find that doing voluntary activities can help rebuild confidence and be a 'stepping-stone' back into paid work.
We were also told that returning to work by registering with an employment agency is another way to get back into a job. You have more control over what work you will do than when applying for a regular job. You can choose what work to register for and decide whether to accept a job, the number of hours and days you will work and the pay you will accept. There are relatively few questions to answer from either the agency or the workplace manager. Such work can lead to an offer of permanent work, gets you work experience and can improve your skills and confidence. However there are downsides, including uncertainty.
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an international humanitarian movement. It has approximately 97 million volunteers worldwide. The core reason behind its establishment is to protect human life, providing health services aimed at ensuring to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
The committee has unique authority under international humanitarian law to protect the life and dignity of the victims of international and internal armed conflicts. However, the ICRC has suspended its mission in Afghanistan at a time when vulnerable Afghans are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
The ICRC has temporarily halted its operations in Afghanistan after six of its aid workers were killed by militants in Jawzjan province. However, the organization has not blamed anyone for the attack, but the security officials suspected the Islamic State (IS), which is also known as Daesh terrorist group behind it. Two ICRC workers were also taken by the assailants. The employees were gunned down while simply doing their duty, selflessly trying to help and support the local community. Aid workers are independent and nothing to do with any groups. The Afghan masses always stand with ICRC, and highly commend their tireless work. Killing of aid workers is a wicked crime, and not justifiable at any laws.
This is not the first incident of its nature as about two months ago a foreign aid worker of the Red Cross was kidnapped in northwestern Kunduz province. Though he was released, but reason behind the abduction remained suspicious. The staff member was abducted while traveling from the ICRC office in Kunduz to the Sub-delegation in Mazar-i-Sharf. But this time militants killed ICRC staffers—a crime against humanity. Militant outfits, especially Daesh terrorist group are making every available effort to create a climate of fear and terror among aid workers. Nevertheless, the militants would not conquer in their evil designs as convey of humanitarian assistance would never halt in the war-hit country. ICRC temporarily stopped its mission, and would resume work in nearest time once complete its security assessments. Such attacks could not bring activities of the ICRC and other humanitarian agencies to an end in the country. It is crystal clear that humanitarian assistance is the need of the hour, and the aid agencies understand this better.
At the same time, it is the responsibility of government to protect aid workers by improving law and other situation. Without doubt, the failure of the government to deal with insecurity would further erode public trust over security organs. The Afghan security forces should nip the evil in the bud via carrying a comprehensive operation in every parts of the country. Elimination of terrorists is only way to protect aid workers.
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Q: How to use matplotlib to draw 3D barplot with specific color according to the bar height
Hey guys, I am using matplotlib to draw 3D barplot. I wonder whether it is possible to give each bar (total 9) a different color according to their value (dz) and also show the corresponding level in this figure.
Many thanks in advance!!!
My code is below:
fig_stat=plt.figure(dpi=100)
ax_stat = fig_stat.add_subplot(111, projection='3d')

xpos = [1, 1, 1, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5]
ypos = [1, 3, 5, 1, 3, 5, 1, 3, 5]
# initial z position (x-y plane), np.zeros(x), x
zpos = [0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0]
# x is the number of points you need

dx = np.ones(9)
dy = np.ones(9)
# dz = [1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 6, 7, 8, 9]  # signal intensity
dz = col_stat.iloc[:, -2]
ax_stat.set_xlabel('X axis')
ax_stat.set_ylabel('Y axis')
ax_stat.set_zlabel('Signal Intensity')
ax_stat.bar3d(xpos, ypos, zpos, dx, dy, dz, color='#00ceaa')
plt.title("Position_{}".format(L))

A: The bar3d method allows to enter as color an array of the same length as the data arrays. Therefore, a colormap can be used to get the colors corresponding to each dz:
from matplotlib import cm
from matplotlib.colors import Normalize
cmap = cm.get_cmap('plasma')
norm = Normalize(vmin=min(dz), vmax=max(dz))
colors = cmap(norm(dz))

And use this colors as input in the bar3d color parameter instead of '#00ceaa'. Afterwards, the colorbar can be shown using this piece of code:
sc = cm.ScalarMappable(cmap=cmap,norm=norm)
sc.set_array([])
plt.colorbar(sc)

Which will generate a plot looking like this:

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Don Ritchie spent over 50 years living next to a cliff famous for suicides known as 'The Gap' in Australia. Every morning he would wake up and look out the window, searching for "anyone standing too close to the precipice." If he did see someone who was contemplating jumping, he would walk over to them and start a conversation.
Not all are able to hear Ritchie's voice, as an estimated one person a week commits suicide at the cliffs, but Ritchie keeps going despite this. He said he does his best with each person, and if he loses one, he accepts there was nothing more he could have done.
Often times just being shown a little bit of love was enough, "And that was all that was often needed to turn people around, and he would say not to underestimate the power of a kind word and a smile," said his daughter Sue Ritchie Bereny. Ritchie would receive heartfelt letters and visits from those he had saved sometimes 10 or 20 years later.
"Ritchie continued to live at the house until his passing in 2012, and he had no issue about living near the cliffs despite the constant suicide attempts. He was awarded the Medal of the Order for all of his rescues, him and his wife were named Woollahra Council's Citizens of the Year, and he was also given the Local Hero Award for Australia.
In a situation where most would turn a blind eye, Don has taken action," wrote the National Australia Day Council. "With such simple actions, Don has saved an extraordinary number of lives. Don's story touched the hearts of all Australians and challenged us to rethink what it means to be a good neighbor." Don Ritchie's beautiful way of reaching out and showing love to those who were in the lowest parts of their lives, is truly a moving example of compassion.


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Colonel Aleksandr Talanov -- the "ice man" -- is married to a woman he wishes he could love. But he can't, and it's an ugly consequence of his training with the KGB. Even so, no one should have to experience what Talanov experiences: the brutal murder of his wife in front of his eyes.
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This is another book by an author that I have never heard of that I need to get more familiar with. When I first heard about this book, I was a little skeptical about reading it because I had never cared to read anything that involved prostitution or human trafficking because I don't like reading about the way the victims are treated. The thing that won me over was that it was set in a world filled with mafia. Translation: Murder, betrayal, and lots of action.
The story started off kind of slow and I wasn't sure if I was going to be into it. But like most great books, once the story has time to build and you have time to get familiar with the characters, you can't put the book down.
The plot was good. It was full of action. It wasn't predictable so it kept me turning pages. I love it when a book keeps you on the edge of your seat and you can't wait to see what happens next. I loved the chemistry between "Larisa/Tash" and Talanov. I saw it coming from the first few pages and it did take a minute for it to actually happen, but it worked.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and the characters. This is good book for crime drama or mystery suspense lovers.
Thank you for your comments, Yvonne. It was a indeed a tightrope to not let the horrors of human trafficking turn my thriller into a chilling docudrama. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and review Greco's Game. Thank you so very much.


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UNA-GB's Mission in Action: Annual Advisory Council Meeting and 2012 MUN Summer Institute Kick-Off
Despite the dreary weather on Monday, UNA-GB launched a fantastic week of programming. Staff and interns took a field trip to Harvard Business School where the 2012 Model UN Summer Institute's first session kicked off, with nearly 50 6th-12th grade students from around Boston and the country coming together for an intensive week-long program focused on global diplomacy and leadership.
L-R: UNA-GB ED Lena Granberg, Pam Pelletreau, Ambassador Robert Pelletreau, UNA-GB Board VP Arese Carrington, and UNA-GB Board President Richard Golob.
Across the quad, in Spangler Hall, UNA-GB staff, Advisory Council members, and Board officers gathered for our annual Advisory Council luncheon. This year we were pleased and honored to welcome Ambassador Robert Pelletreau and his wife Pamela as our special guests.
Pelletreau has impressive and timely expertise in the Middle East, having served as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs as well as Ambassador to Egypt, T unisia, and Bahrain throughout his 35 year career in the Foreign Service. Upon leaving government, he joined the international law firm of Afridi & Angell , and in 2002, along with his wife, became Co-Director, of Search for Common Ground in the Middle East. Mrs. Pelletreau was an active volunteer of UNA in New York, and since moving to the Cape this year, has become more involved with UNA-GB.
The luncheon opened with an energizing introduction from UNA-GB President Richard Golob, who spoke enthusiastically about the Advisory Council and their role as ambassadors to the Boston community. Council Member Peter Smith echoed Richard's comments, describing the crucial role of the Advisory Council as not only spokespeople for UNA-GB overall, but also specifically as avid supporters of our Model UN global education programming.
Ambassador Pelletreau spoke next, giving all those gathered at the table a clear, organized and engaging update on the current status of political changes in the Middle East, while also bringing in charming personal anecdotes; he opened with a story about playing squash with former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. During his remarks, he shared 4 general observations on political uprisings in the last year or so:
globalization of communications
the key role of a slumped global economy
a shift in demographics due to a huge youth population
and the rise and influence of Islamist parties.
Pelletreau stated that a combination of these factors was the catalyst for the uprisings, pointing out that in an increasingly globalized world where news access is everywhere and stories can spread like wildfire, it is harder to cut your citizens off from the rest of the world. Ambassador Pelletreau gave his take on what the future may look like in this region, and in Tunisia, Egypt, and Syria specifically, saying that while much is unclear, fighting is likely to continue. As a final wrap up to his informed commentary, Pelletreau shared another anecdote, this time about Henry Kissinger's legendary trip to China in 1971, during which Premier Zhou was asked about the implications of the French Revolution – he replied that it was "too early to say". All those in attendance laughed at the irony, and with understanding that issues as complicated as those currently faced in the Arab world will indeed take time.
After a brief time of Q&A, Executive Director Lena Granberg updated the Council on UNA-GB programming so far this year, particularly highlighting the successes of our Model UN program, now serving almost 3,000 6th-12th grade students in the greater Boston area. (To catch up on recent UNA-GB events or upcoming programs visit the website). Ann Kirby, who works on educational development at UNA-GB, gave a brief introduction to the Model UN Summer Institute, which teaches 6th-12th graders the values of debate, teamwork, and public speaking while engaging in simulated negotiations on real-world global challenges.
The Advisory Council members then had a chance to sit in on one of the Institute's sessions to experience the impact of this transformative college-preparatory program firsthand. The students were finishing up an exercise through which they established a working definition of human rights for use in their simulations. This was followed up by an engaging and entertaining public speaking exercise where they had to go around the circle, state their name, the names of those before them, and an activity/like they have. It provided much fodder for discussion about the importance of active listening and ways to remember key facts when speaking.
It was great to see various aspects of UNA-GB come together in one place, and to see our mission come alive through the Summer Institute. Teens from the Greater Boston Area as well as active community members, professionals, and former ambassadors were all laughing and learning together. And no amount of torrential rain could dampen the inspiration felt around both the work of the UN and UNA-GB's work to empower the next generation of global leaders that afternoon!
Wondering how you can join in? Check out how to get involved on our website!
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Beyond the Arab Spring: Struggle for Women Rights Continues
On October 24 the world will celebrate the 66th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. As we near this anniversary it is important to revisit the key missions of the United Nations, which centers around finding solutions to critical global challenges.
In 2010 the Summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) concluded with the adoption of a global action plan, which laid out Eight Millennium Development Goals, ranging from extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/Aids. Another one of the goals that has many ties to the rest is MDG 3, which focuses on Gender Equality. Achieving equal rights for women and girls is a big focus on the global stage currently, and recent headline news reflects this.
Islamic states, Saudi Arabia and Iran have all recently been criticized for their records with women's rights. In the recent UN Watch Testimony to UN Human Rights, Iran and Saudi Arabia were listed as countries where women are deprived of their human rights.
The legal system of The Islamic Republic of Iran discriminates against women. Similarly, Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women cannot drive and women are denied the right to vote and be elected to high political positions. Women, who don't have the right to drive, however may gain the right to vote.
Recently, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah announced women will have the right to vote in local elections in 2015 and become members of the advisory Shura council. Two days after this announcement a court sentenced a woman to 10 whiplashes for violating the kingdom's religious rules prohibiting women from driving. Usually police stop female drivers, and after they have them sign a pledge not to drive anymore, let them go. This is the first time when legal punishment has been ordered for the violation of driving ban in Saudi Arabia. The court acted after a women's campaign launched on Facebook and Twitter emboldened by the Arab Spring that inspired women to get behind the wheel and drive. These contradictions are the results of an endless fight between the country's conservatives and those who want to improve women's situation.
The issue recalls a long time fight that still continues in Afghanistan. In 1928 King Amanulah and his wife introduced new reforms, which included: the abolition of burqa, mixed schools for boys and girls, and the country's mullahs. Later, the country's conservatives and mujahideen began attacking the government. Presently, the country's conservatives continue rising up against reforms – which would give basic human rights to women in Afghanistan.
The presence of women in Afghan parliament is a show of democracy. In fact, women holding high-ranking political positions do not have the authorities provided by their positions. Women struggle to play a significant political role and they are continually excluded from peace and security processes as well as solving important issues. The most members of the parliament are warlords, the ethnic militias who fought against each other from 1992 to 1996, killing thousands of civilians. Human Rights Watch published a report called "Blood stained Hand" which referred to warlords as "the world's most serious human rights offenders."
Now the Afghan government is willing to sacrifice women's rights in order to compromise with Taliban. According to Oxfam – women's rights are at risk in Afghanistan. When the international troops withdraw, the government will continue its peace negotiations with Taliban, which will deprive women from some of their basic human rights, which they have regained in the past 10 years with the opening of schools for girls. The spread of insurgency, violence and a corrupted government have left, and will continue to lead, people with no hope of peace.
In Saudi Arabia, the voting rights itself can be a show. The country's political system is not different from totalitarian regimes that have been overthrown by the Arab Spring revolution. Saudi Arabia was established in 1932 by King Abd-al-Aziz who united the country under his family's rule. After his death in 1953 the political power has been in the hands of the royal family and thousands of its princes. For centuries the country has been isolated from the rest of the world and censored by the ruling monarchy. Now, through modern technologies, especially social media, people started have begun to realize that Islam has been used to impose the dynasty's rules and to exploit the nation's people.
The conversation about women's rights in the Middle East, and throughout the entire globe, is an important one that we need to continue having. Our Women's Forum focuses on many of these issues and will likely have some events coming up in the spring around women in the Middle East in particular so stay tuned!
In the near time, you can come celebrate the 66th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations with UNA-GB and help us keep the conversation going. One direct way to do this is to help support the next generation of global leaders learn about these important issues, with the UN Day Model UN mini-simulation at the Massachusetts State House on October 24 -where middle and high school students will debate Gender Inequality focusing on women's education and employment opportunities worldwide. You can also hear a powerful UN advocate and female leader, Gillian Sorensen speak at our annual UN Day Luncheon on October 28. Tickets are on sale now!
Also, if you are more interested in focusing specifically on women's equality join our Women's Forum and come to our many interesting events held throughout the year!
-Muzhgan Rasul
Posted in Our Programs, Women's Forum
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A Year of New Horizons: Review of 66th UN General Assembly Opening
It's been a busy couple of weeks as the United Nations welcomed the opening of its 66th General Assembly. The General Assembly opened its 66th session formally this week at its Headquarters in New York. Former permanent representative of Qatar to the UN, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, was elected as General Assembly president in June and gave the opening speech.
In his opening speech Al-Nasser stressed that the General Assembly is an opportunity for the international community to "define our place in this decisive moment in history," and to "prove that we have the courage, wisdom and tenacity to seek creative and visionary solutions." He also said that he was "deeply committed" to working with each member state to "build bridges for a united global partnership."
On Wednesday Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff became the first woman to ever open a round of UN General Assembly speeches. In her speech President Rousseff touched on a wide range of topics including social inclusion and human rights guarantees. She also spoke about the need to reform the UN Security Council and supporting sustainable development – with a reminder that in June 2012 Rio de Janeiro will be hosting the next world conference on climate change.
On Monday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability held its fourth meeting in New York. The Panel was established in 2010 to examine how the globe can reduce poverty and increase sustainability development while protecting our planet.
On Wednesday President Obama spoke at the UN Security Council saying that although he believes there can be peace between Israel and Palestine, there is no shortcut to that peace. He also commented on the US' opposition to the Palestinian's bid. "Peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the UN," President Obama declared. "If it were that easy it would have been accomplished by now." Rather, President Obama suggested that the international community should keep pushing Israelis and Palestinians toward talks on the four impassable issues that have presented problems since 1979.
Despite President Obama's speech, the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, submitted an application for Palestine to become a United Nations Member State today. Mr. Abbas submitted the application to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the UN Headquarters in New York this morning.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon also welcomed the release of Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal from an Iranian prison on Wednesday. Bauer and Fattal had been hiking near the Iranian-Iraqi border and a month later were convicted and jailed for spying allegations more than two years ago.
On Thursday, UNICEF welcomed a new agreement between the Republic of the Congo and Benin to protect children from child trafficking which has been a large problem in the region in recent years.
"With the signing of the agreement, a framework is now in place to assist the two countries to prevent, identify and assist child trafficking victims as well as to prosecute offenders," Marianne Flach, UNICEF Country Representative in the Republic of the Congo said.
It is hard for UNICEF to come up with an exact number of children trafficked, but in 2007 the organization roughly estimated the number to be 1,800. Experts today say that the figure is actually much higher.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged all remaining States today to "seize the moment" and sign and ratify the global treaty banning nuclear tests – with the goal of bringing it into force by 2012. Of the total 195 states, 182 have so far signed the treaty and 155 have ratified it. For the treaty to enter into force, ratification is required from the "Annex 2 States." Of these States, China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Pakistan and the U.S. have yet to ratify it.
"My message is clear: Do not wait for others to move first. Take the initiative. Lead. The time for waiting has passed," Ban Ki-moon said. "We must make the most of existing – and potentially short-lived – opportunities," he added.
As demonstrated throughout this week, the UN is an extremely important organization to global security and equity across the board. As a result it is important for us to continue supporting the organization in any way we can. Don't forget to visit Let US Lead and tell Congress to oppose bill H.R. 2829 which threatens to cut U.S. funding to the UN. Want to go a step beyond signing a petition? Schedule an appointment to meet with your local representative over the Columbus Day recess!
Here at UNA-GB we are celebrating the opening of the 66th General Assembly as well with our 66 for 66 Campaign! Help us raise $3,300 to fund 66 students in honor of this anniversary of the UN. Only $50 provides food and materials for one child to change their perspective, engage in international issues, and build skills that will be relevant in college and their future career path. Help us nurture the next generation of global leaders! Donate today!
-Alexandra
Posted in Other Events
Tags: Against Nuclear Weapons, Ban Ki-Moon, children, global, international, Israel, middle east, Palestine, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, UN, UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, una-usa, UNICEF
Around the World by Book
Summer is in full swing, with the long hot days, outdoor excursions, and the potential of relaxation beyond the weekends. During the summer months, people often ask for reading recommendations for their vacation time whether it be on the beach, in the woods, or on the road. We thought it would be fun to compile a list of suggested books with an international/global theme from those in our UNA-GB networks, including staff, interns, and our Board and Advisory Council members. Check out our list below and also feel free to share what novels/memoirs/non-fiction books have captivated you lately!:
During a daytime when it is humid and sunny outside, I enjoy staying indoors and reading my favorite books. One such book is "A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice" by Malalai Joya. I had read this book while traveling, and it enlightened my tedious commute. There have been many books written by scholars and other experts about Afghanistan, but someone who is a native Afghan and has lived most of her life there, wrote this book. The book is not only about the country, it is also about a strong and inspiring female activist who is forced to live apart from her family and children and changes her home everyday because she has chosen to speak out against the violence and corruption. She has been describes as the "bravest woman in Afghanistan" by BBC. I think everyone who is interested in world affairs and world issues should read this book.
-Muzhgan Rasul, UNA-GB Program Intern
When will be The End of Poverty? Dr. Jeffrey Sachs gives a new meaning to his PhD, taking up the role of the doctor to impoverished regions and coining the term "clinical economics", to "cure" the world of extreme poverty. With only four more years left until the 2015 deadline of the Millennium Development Goals, this book is undoubtedly influential to the decisions and policies that will one day eliminate poverty. Dr. Sachs provides a detailed diagnosis of the issues faced by the world's poorest and weaves in, along the way, vivid anecdotes from his first-hand experience in the rural regions of China, Kenya, Bolivia and other less economically developed countries. Combining all of his research, Dr. Sachs presents a prescription for poverty that calls for international cooperation and action in various domains from infrastructural reforms to increased official development assistance from developed countries. Has Dr. Sachs found the panacea for poverty? Probably not, but The End of Poverty remains a significant contribution to the study of development economics and must be read by anyone who believes in a future without hunger and disease and in a better world for all. -Wing Miriam Wong, Education Intern
I recently read Arab Voices: What they are Saying to us and why it Matters by James Zogby. Mr. Zogby is the head of the Arab American Institute, and the book covers everything from the way that Arab Americans feel here at home to extensive surveys on the opinions of Arabs and other Middle Easterners about the US and its policies. It is a must read for anyone who has an interest in the modern Middle East and the United States' relationship with the people there or any American who wants to have a fuller understanding of his or her country and the people who make up its rich and diverse society. -Christopher Asmar, Education Intern
"Five to Rule Them All: The UN Security Council and the Making of the Modern World" by David L. Bosco. This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the United Nations and/or international affairs. While many books on the subject are stuffy and academic, Bosco's account of the formation and history of the Security Council is as accessible as it is interesting. Bosco was formerly a senior editor at Foreign Policy, an international lawyer, and deputy director of a joint UN/NATO refugee repatriation project in Sarajevo. He's currently assistant professor of International Politics at American University. Also, check out his blog.
-Nick Blake, Education Intern
I would recommend "Paris: 1919" by the great Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan. It regards the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles in Paris with all of the backdoor dealings following the First World War. MacMillan uses a critical analysis to persuasively argue against many of the accepted beliefs about the Paris peace process. It is a fascinating read and is presented in a very accessible manner, highly recommended for the amateur historian. The book has received a great deal of renown since it has been published and provides a vital backdrop to modern day world politics.
-James Fargher, Education Intern
Dani Rodrik's The Globalization Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World Economy is a well argued brief that democracy is necessary to temper the the idealistic notion that globalized markets are self regulating. He dives into fascinating case studies of the world economy and how the most successful and highly developed economies protected their domestic interests from the forces of globalization while simultaneously investing in health care and education which allowed domestic labor markets to take advantage of opportunities as they arose.
– Jennifer Irizarry, UNA-GB Education Coordinator
The Blue Sweater is the inspiring personal memoir of Jacqueline Novogratz, the founder of the Acumen Fund and a dynamic leader committed to combating global poverty in innovative new ways. The book's title comes from one of Novogratz' first experiences with globalization -a decade after she had donated a unique handmade sweater she wore as a child to Goodwill, she came across the exact same sweater on a young boy in Rwanda. Her story spans the difficulties of development, aid and poverty reduction, beginning from her firsthand experiences on the ground in Africa and follows her as she goes through business school, enters the workforce, and learns the power of philanthropy and finances. Ultimately her focus becomes a forward form of philanthropic investing called "patient capital", which is creating the potential to make people self-sufficient and change millions of lives. As the website aptly describes, this book is "more than just an auto-biography or a how-to guide to tackling poverty; [it] challenges us to grant dignity to the poor and to rethink our engagement with the world." Just the challenge worth accepting over the summer!
-Kaitlin Hasseler, UNA-GB Program Manager
Additional suggested readings include: Gandhi: The True Man Behind Modern India by Jad Adams.
-Valerie Epps, UNA-GB Board Member.
Th e Lady and the Panda by Vicki Croke for an intriguing read. And, it has a local Boston angle to the story too.
-Kari Heistad, Board Member.
I enjoyed the Power of One by Bryce Courtenay and The Power of Gold by Peter L. Bernstein.
-Will Febbo, Board Member.
The Bottom Billion by Paul Collier, an incisive insight into the rampant poverty in the world's midst of plenty.
-Ajmal Qureshi, Board Member.
Po or Economics by Banerjee and Duflo, 1491 by Charles C. Mann and The Great Bridge by David McCullogh.
-Clark Abt, Advisory Council Member.
Again, please share your suggestions with us as well so we can continue to educate one another on the many global challenges we have and are facing.
-Muzhgan
Posted in Global Learning
Tags: "A Woman Among Warlords: The Extraordinary Story of an Afghan Who Dared to Raise Her Voice", "Arab Voices: What they are Saying to us and why it Matters", "Five to Rule Them All: The UN Security Council and the Making of the Modern World", "Paris: 1919", "Poor Economics", "The Blue Sweater", "The End of Poverty?", "The Globalization Paradox", "The Great Bridge", "The Lady and the Panda", "The Power of Gold", "the Power of One", "The True Man Behind Modern India", Banerjee and Duflo, Bruce Courtenay, Dani Rodrik, David L. Bosco, David McCullogh, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, economics, global, Globalization, international, Jacqueline Novogratz, Jad Adams, James Zogby, Malalai Joya, Margaret MacMillan, middle east, Peter L. Bernstein, Politics, Poverty, Summer Reading, Vicki Croke
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9th Annual Global Film Festival kicks off this weekend!
You're invited! If you've been looking for powerful, international documentaries depicting some of the very critical issues of the world, now is the time to buy your tickets for the films screening on September 24-25, and October 1-2, 2010.
On the first weekend (September 24 and 25), Friday night we'll have two films: Sutura, a film about how women in Senegal are organizing to end the silence around rape and sexual violence in their communities; and Democracy in Dakar, a groundbreaking documentary bridging the gap between hip-hop activism, video journalism and documentary film focusing on politics in Dakar Senegal. This film explores the role of youth and musical activism on the political process following rappers, DJs, journalists, professors and people on the street at the time before during and after the controversial 2007 presidential election in Senegal.
Saturday evening's film is Little Town of Bethlehem, which follows the story of three men of three different faiths, their lives in Israel and Palestine, and each man's choice of non-violent action amidst a culture of overwhelming violence. The film examines the struggle to promote equality through non-violent engagement in the midst of incredible violence that has dehumanized all sides.
On the second weekend (October 1 and 2), Friday night's film is Countdown to Zero which will sweep us into a scorching, hypnotic journey around the world to reveal the palpable possibility of nuclear disaster and frame an issue on which human survival itself hangs.
On Saturday, we are fortunate to have a Sneak Peek of Cape Wind about the divisive controversy over the Cape Wind project, which will be replicated hundreds of times over as industrial-scale renewable energy projects are proposed for America's deserts, ridge lines, and waterways.
After each film, filmmakers and/or experts will join us for a panel discussion, giving you a chance to discuss your viewpoints.
All films will screen at 7pm at the Harvard Kennedy School. See our website at www.bostonfilms.org for film descriptions, schedule, venue, and ticket information.
Seating is limited, so purchasing your tickets as soon as possible is highly recommended.
Stephanie Sanchez
Film Festival Coordinator
Tags: film festival, gender equity, global, international, middle east, nuclear proliferation, renewable energy, united nations, violence against women


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The history of medicine is as old as the history of human civilization. In The Medical Book, popular science writer Clifford A. Pickover explores 250 milestone discoveries in medicine that span more than 12,000 years. Whether writing on 'hard science' topics such as DNA structure, reverse transcriptase and AIDS, polymerase chain reaction, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or ideas from the medical fringe such as witch doctors, patent medicines, bloodletting, and near-death experiences, Pickover brings insight and acumen to the broad spectrum of medical studies and makes it understandable to all readers.
This volume is abundantly illustrated in full colour with clinical and historical art.


DIY Gift Idea: Magic Suitcase!
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the following photograph pop up last week.
This was the magic suitcase that I made for the beau's niece for her 2nd birthday!
What may you ask is a magic suitcase? It's a suitcase filled with dress-up clothes, of course! Any day of the week she can dive in and pretend to be whoever she'd like to be.
Step One: Clean the suitcase surface that you'll be painting. If the inside smells a little musty, add in a candle or scent satchel for the time being.
Step Two: I knew I wanted to use chalkboard paint as my background color, so that his niece could change the cover up as her day changes. I taped off a section and applied one coat and let it dry completely overnight before removing the tape.
Step Three: Using chalk, sketch out what you'd like to paint on. I painted everything by hand- if you aren't as confident, you could always use a stencil or mod-podge some print outs.
Step Four: Once everything is painted on, apply one good coat of acrylic spray. This will help set the design and prevent it from chipping off.
Step Five: Fill the suitcase with dress-up clothes! I found a really cute pair of fairy wings, a tiara and a pack of stick-on mustaches at the dollar store. The rest of the items I found at a great consignment shop in Ballston Spa; Pixi's Closet. Throw in some items from your personal closet or jewelry box that you no longer wear (make sure they aren't choking hazards depending on the child you are giving it to) and hit up your local Salvation Army.
This is a super fun gift to work on and give! Best part of all, we can all give her different items to fill the suitcase with at upcoming holidays and occasions. When I was with the kiddos, I use to love the afternoons that we'd all dress up and dance around the house or put on a show. I can't wait to see her imagination race and in a couple of years, see her interact with her new baby brother.


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Q: Ubuntu says disk space is exhausted. No terminal access. Only guest log on. HOW can I erase disk space now? I have the latest Ubuntu, fifteen ( my five key is toasted and my onboard isn't loading). After a software update, my computer went blank. I can log on as guest or as usual but have to open a blank file with firefox to get to the internet. In any event, zero access to terminal. No matter what buttons I press, it keeps saying "disk space is exhausted". Now, I knew that was an issue with me from the get go. I have bleach bit and run it almost every day. I am uncomfortable with partition usage as I am not sure what I am doing to navigate them properly. In any event, I got nothing. I do have a USB with a backup on it, but it will NOT load.

A: If the only issue is clearing up disk space, you could do that from any live Linux environment. Let's use Ubuntu's, because it sounds like you're used to it anyways.
What you will need:

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*The latest live image from http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

*A USB flash drive, 2GB or more.

*A computer to use to download the disk image and 'burn' it to the flash drive. (Windows, Linux, or OSX).

*A program to 'burn' the image to the flash drive with. (rufus for Windows, unetbootin for Linux/OSX.)

Once you have everything, flash the image to the flash drive (both programs are pretty straight forward, and Google is your friend)
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You will need to find out which button to press to select boot device on your computer, this is different for every computer, although the most common is F12, followed by F9 and F8. Once you found it, insert the flash drive into a USB port, power on the computer and hold the boot select button until a menu appears. Select the flash drive and wait for Ubuntu to boot. You should then have an option to "try" Ubuntu or something along those lines, select it. Once you're at the desktop, open up a terminal and type lsblk. This will show you all of the different disks and partitions on your computer. Determine which is the system partition and mount it to /mnt with mount /dev/sda1 /mnt where /dev/sda1 is your system partition. Now that you have your system partition mounted, you can clear up storage to avoid the error. Once you're done, unmount the filesystem with umount /mnt
, and reboot the system. Everything should work fine.


This article is about the former railway from Brierley to Doncaster. For the current service from York to Sheffield via Pontefract, see Dearne Valley Line.
The Dearne Valley Railway (DVR) was a railway line which ran through the valley of the River Dearne in South Yorkshire. It was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 August 1897 to build a line between Brierley Junction, on the main line of the Hull and Barnsley Railway, to junctions with the Great Northern Railway and the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway south east of Doncaster.
Although the line was considered an independent company it was worked by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (LYR). It opened in sections over 7 years from 1902.
to Wakefield Westgate, Mirfield, Darton etc.
Construction was complete by 1908-9 the work being carried out by contractors Naylor Bros., Gates and Hogg, Henry Lovatt, and Whittaker Bros.[page needed] At first, only goods traffic was carried. Passenger trains came to the line on 3 June 1912 running between Wakefield Kirkgate and Edlington with intermediate halts serving Ryhill, Grimethorpe, Great Houghton, Goldthorpe and Thurnscoe, Harlington and Denaby.
The LYR amalgamated with the London and North Western Railway on 1 January 1922; the combined organisation (also known as the London and North Western Railway) absorbed the DVR on the same day. It duly passed to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway on 1 January 1923.
Passenger services ceased on 10 September 1951, the last trains having run on 9 September.
Goods traffic continued but several changes were made to the track layout. The lines between (near) Grimethorpe Colliery and Brierley Junction and from Grimethorpe Colliery and Edlington were closed on the opening of a new connection from the Midland Railway's main line near Houghton in 1966. The Dearne Valley connection to Yorkshire Main Colliery at Edlington was removed in May 1972, the colliery being served by a connection to St. Catherine's Junction on the South Yorkshire Joint Railway, the junctions here being rebuilt in connection with the Doncaster area re-signalling in early May 1977.
^ Marshall 1970, pp. 140,142.
^ Marshall 1970, p. 256.
^ Marshall 1970, p. 257.
^ Marshall 1970, p. 142.
^ Slater, John, ed. (January 1986). "Dearne Valley Railway". Why and Wherefore?. Railway Magazine. Vol. 132 no. 1017. Sutton, Surrey: Transport Press. p. 57. ISSN 0033-8923.
Marshall, John (1970). The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, volume 2. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. ISBN 0-7153-4906-6.
Popplewell, Lawrence (1985). A Gazetteer of the Railway Contractors and Engineers of Northern England 1830-1914. Melledgen Press.