At the moment, the music industry is temporarily quieting down, as it does every November. During this yearly period, it might seem like there's less music waiting to be consumed, which is where The Underdog comes in. Let us guide you to lesser-known releases, great works that were overlooked in light of bigger names this month. Something here is sure to fill the musical void that some listeners experience around this time of year.
Blues rock was invented long ago; today, t exists in so many different forms that the term feels elementary and almost condescending. But what better way is there to describe Brooklyn three-piece Bugs in the Dark than with this signifier? Their guitars flame distantly with the murky, howling groove of classic country blues, and their vocals sneer with an acidic fierceness. The latter of these qualities is certainly a somewhat more recent development in blues-based rock music (courtesy of names like Patti Smith, Siouxsie, and Karen O), but the raw, homeland feel that the former traits are responsible for is a classic that's brazenly revitalized on the Bugs' most recent EP, Cross My Heart Little Death.
Brooklyn trio Celestial Shore's youth is palpable. The fractured, tense, bent-guitar noise that throws their second album, Enter Ghost, into overdrive bears a rough novice spark. The alternating havoc and psychedelia of this opening track, "Creation Myth", is one of two distinct modes in which Celestial Shore operates; a trippy haze is elsewhere cast over Velvet Underground-like tunes such as "Weekenders" and "Too Cute." Even at its quietest, though, Enter Ghost boasts a juvenile roar, yet it's actually pretty mature for a bunch of kids who may not yet be out of high school. Crafting tunes this vivid and fierce from just a guitar, a bass, and a drum is a far more adult skill than might be expected from these guys, but they're working very well with what they have.
"Combine chiptune with basement punk and emo? Why not!" The members of Purchase, NY's Crying likely had this conversation at some point. A style that sounds ridiculous and overblown in theory, it's actually remarkable enough to have landed this group a record deal or two. After issuing the EP Get Olde on rising indie label Double Double Whammy, the relatively small, but consistently excellent, label Run for Cover signed Crying, reissuing Get Olde with the companion EP Second Wind. The double EP follows both the hyperactive 8-bit cues of Anamanaguchi and the desolate grimness of myriad emo bands. Vocals that might sound sad and distant when accompanied with traditional sounds instead flourish and rattle here. "Gotta check my email just like every other night/Gotta sip that 40 just like every other night," as muttered dejectedly on "Olde World," gains layer upon layer of exciting vivacity despite the hopelessness underlying these sentiments. It's a balancing act that Crying pull off constantly on Get Olde Second Wind, a short assortment that's so catchy its forlorn nature can be easy to miss.
Genres aren't necessary to classify Gifts. All that needs to be said is that their guitars rip no matter what, their vocals travel lucidly over inhale-exhale drum blasts, and their emotions run directly down the middle of their songs. Seven Songs provides, yes, seven examples of this immense talent. Of all the things that two guitars, a bass, a vocalist, and a drum kit can achieve, very few are off-limits here. Check the blast beats on "Tracing Paper" and the mosh-worthy guitar slam that opens "Low": Gifts shatter boundaries all the time, analogously to how their songs might shatter eardrums. But that's no excuse not to play this one as loudly as possible.
Here's a band that exemplifies everything that the Internet blogs about these days, yet somehow haven't gotten the attention they deserve. Brooklyn's Gold Lake layer crooning, warm, often-harmonized female vocals with highly reverbed, evocative guitar swirls and a generally gorgeous, striking atmosphere. Buzz names like Haim and Hundred Waters instantly come to mind, but Gold Lake might almost beat these acts at their own game. The soaring, beautiful vocal harmonies of "Severed Land, The Sound" are some of the year's best, and the glittery blossom of "Home" employs musical retrospection awfully well. A galloping feel is common here, further solidifying potential comparisons to Fleetwood Mac (see this album's "Echoes" for confirmation). Gold Lake aren't nearly the first act to do what they do, but they make their sound feel completely novel, a tremendous task worth admiring.
I can't really think of anybody who embodies the term "underdog" better than Mitski does. Her songs dwell in loneliness, defeat, and desire; her fan base is almost alarmingly loyal, yet is relatively tiny; the blog buzz is currently pushing her towards indie stardom, yet for everyone aware of her goddess status, there are a bunch of people who've never heard of her. Furthermore, almost everyone who has heard Bury Me at Make Out Creek calls it one of their favorites of the year, and for good reason. The album can be as quietly heartbreaking as "First Love // Late Spring", "Francis Forever", and "I Will", but even these songs explode into the frenzied loudness that truly makes this collection a home run. Other tracks like "Townie", among the year's best songs, kick the door down immediately; "Drunk Walk Home" further signifies the apex of maddened, demonic, emotive singer-songwriting. Mitski might be holding her breath with a baseball bat, to quote "Townie", but the entire world is waiting on her big break. Don't be surprised if it happens right this second, but until then, read our review of Bury Me at Make Out Creek.
No Wave is making a comeback lately, with bands like Ausmuteants, Parquet Courts, and Memphis, Tennessee's Nots on board. Their jagged punk tunes throw some nods towards post-punk, but the influence of kraut-rock and noise is far more evident in their craft. Nots don't sing; what they do is closer to chanting and bellowing, not too far off from what The Clash and the Dead Kennedys did in their heyday. Instrumentally, their steely, warehouse bass, guitars, and drums spell out doom and irreverence without ever getting too loud. Dissonance is Nots' trick instead, which would likely make Siouxsie Sioux and Patti Smith proud (again). If the goddesses theoretically approve, why not listen to it?
One of the first lyrics on Pilots in Orbit's final EP states, "I'm gonna waste your time." While it's doubtful that this is actually a nod to the band's conscious decision to make this their breakup release, the sentiment is misleading. They Go Back Where You Found Them isn't even twenty minutes long, but it's some of the best finger-tapped, emo-indebted goodness of recent times. It's a style New Jersey is quite versed in; contemporaries Vasudeva do this thing pretty well, for example. But what Pilots in Orbit have over Vasudeva is a deft, emotive vocalist, one who's backed with a couple of other voices fleetingly enough that the harmonies don't descend into overly tender territory. Instead, the band's racing guitars form thrilling, sparkly anthems. If these qualities don't convince you, know that the band formed from their ashes, El Americano, is already getting rave live reviews, and they haven't even recorded their music yet.
I reviewed this album somewhat harshly. I'd still say it has a handful of problems to fix, but a band this young deserves praise and attention for their best moments regardless. That's part of why they're on the list, but a more important reason is that their songs, when good, are actually great. Opener "Foulbrood" is only the first instance here of one guitar covering for two or three guitars in its flexibility and skilfulness, and it also displays Sam Rosenberg's vocals achieving the same great heights. "Part of Your Scene" pulls off the same trick with even more vigor; "Type Four" hosts an even deeper stutter and odd pacing to its riveting garage punk. The album peaks with the tensions of "No Feelings", an expert study in the buildup and release of musical stress. Choruses that rip hard aren't tough to come by, but ones that do so with this much intensity are a bit rarer. Props to the upward trajectory these guys are carving for themselves; they're not quite there yet, but pure excellence can be expected soon.


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A novel FLT4 mutation identified in a patient with Milroy disease.
Milroy disease is an autosomal dominant disorder generally presenting with below the knee lymphedema at birth. It is linked to mutations in the tyrosine kinase domain of the VEGFR3 protein which is encoded in the FLT4 gene. Here we report a case of Milroy disease in a patient with a dominant pattern of inheritance, classical physical findings, and lymphatic system imaging demonstrating lack of tracer transport in the lower limbs. Genetic analysis revealed a novel missense mutation compared to a summary of reported mutations causing Milroy Disease.


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My feet are currently planted in rooms no one thought I was qualified for — Paul Okoye's estranged wife, Anita says
Paul Okoye's wife, Anita, has shared some career updates with her followers on social media amid rumors of her split from the singer.
Paul Okoye's estranged wife, Anita
The yuppy-mummy in a recent Instagram post shared a major career update with her followers on the social media platform.
Although Anita was not explicit in her caption, she gave enough information to make it clear that she has now bagged a new opportunity with US mayoral candidate, Kassim Reed.
The singer's wife explained that she's currently in a position where many had thought she wasn't qualified for.
"My feet are currently planted in rooms no one thought I was qualified for!"
Anita also appreciated a friend, Dora Whittley who appeared to have played a role in helping her secure the new opportunity. Photos shared on her page captured Anita with the mayoral candidate.
See her post below:
A post shared by Anita Okoye (@anita_okoye)
Meanwhile, this week the biggest gist flying around on social media is that of one of the popular Psquare brothers, Paul Okoye. The gist has it that his wife, Anita has filed for a divorce 7 years after their marriage. It was in the early hours of Friday, August 20, 2021, that the news of Anita Okoye's divorce from music star, Paul Okoye hit the internet. When the document surfaced online, Rudeboys reaction he was not interested in talking about the matter and hung up. He said, "You people should stop calling me about this shit." Also, messages sent to Anita on social media were also unanswered as of the time of going to press.
Paul Okoye and Anita Okoye
Rumours of the split between Paul and Anita first gained prominence in April when Anita relocated to the United States with their children, all in the name of going to further her education.
What could have led to this sudden divorce in just 7 years after they got married? The mother of 3 said in the Petition that their relationship went cold and all attempts to savour what was left of it, was met with stiff resistance. She also said the music star ceased all forms of communication with her. Anita who tied the knot with Paul in 2014 asked an Abuja High Court to dissolve their 7-year-old marriage in the divorce document.
According to the document, there were 5 reasons why the centre could no longer hold between the duo. She noted they no longer share a conjugal relationship as husband and wife.
According to Anita in the petition, Paul denied her any form of companionship and love which are the integral components of all successful marriages. She stated that there was a lack of spousal support that the music star shirked his responsibility as a husband by refusing to support and cater to her and her family members.
Another reason was that they no longer have communication as a couple. She stated that the marriage has broken down irretrievably because of a lack of love and compatibility. Anita who was the music star's university sweetheart said another reason she wants their marriage dissolved is over irreconcilable differences. The mother of 3 also said in the petition that their relationship went cold and all attempts to savour what was left of it, was met with stiff resistance. She also said the music star ceased all forms of communication with her.
Last November, no one suspected anything wrong when Paul Okoye celebrated Anita, as she clocked 32.
Despite all this goings-on, Counsel to Paul Okoye, Barrister Somadina Eugene Okorie of Senocean Law Practice, was reported to have said he is yet to receive a brief on the alleged divorce filed by Anita."I don't think this subject is worth breaking a sweat on since as I talk with you, I'm yet to receive a brief touching on the news already in circulation. If the story is real, I would have been briefed by now and this is devoid of sentiments," he was quoted as saying.
The duo has been together for 17 years, dated for 10 years and later solemnised used their relationship 7 years ago. We gathered that not until there was a lot of pressure on Paul before he decided to walk Anita to the aisle. In fact, some pointed his settling down in marriage to Anita was because his twin, had settled down in marriage and also Anita was his baby mama.
Theirs was a love story that wanted to be heard by everyone and their marriage was envied by many as they vowed till death do them apart. They lived their life as if there were no cracks but fingers were pointed to Anita as the one who has really kept all under the carpet pretending that all was well after all. In fact, there was a point that she was dragged on the Internet for the habit of buying things to make herself happy since all had not been well with her marriage.
Paul Okoye, on Saturday 22 March 2014, (7 years ago), got married to his long time sweetheart, friend and baby mama Anita Isama. The elaborate ceremony was witnessed by family friends and relatives where many Nigerian entertainers, politicians and celebrities attended. In one of Paul's interviews during the wedding, he noted how long they have been together.
"We have been married since. It's just now that we want to make it official. We have known each other for 10 years. That was when I was in my final year. She was a Jambite then. I'm glad that we are finally doing this. She gave me a lovely boy, who is everything for me. I'm happy that I am finally settling down," Paul revealed during their pre-wedding shoot at Raddison Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Post-wedding, Paul and his beautiful wife Anita were living their dream, though they were already parents to one child before they made things official, the couple has since been blessed with a set of twins who came to complete their world a few years after their wedding. The Okoyes are just the epitome of a happy and fulfilled home with their children whom they never miss the opportunity to flaunt on social media. The proud parents even opened an Instagram account for the twins where they share info about the two cuties with fans and the general public. Paul Okoye was already a final year student of the University of Abuja Nigeria in 2004 when Anita Isama was admitted into the school as a freshman. Anita just gained admission into the institution's law department and from what is obvious, Paul Okoye's love interest is an early bloomer in academics, being only 16 years at the time. Paul, on the other hand, was already 23 and in his final year as a business administration student. Despite the age gap between them, their love still blossomed with time.
According to the musician, he was supposed to meet up with a certain girl on campus whom he had a crush on but when Paul eventually put a call through to the girl, she wasn't at home and invited him over to a friend's place and on getting there, he met Anita for the first time. Paul said he somehow managed to collect Anita's mobile number and from then onward, everything changed for him.
In an interview, he revealed how he had to travel down to Lagos the following day, and while there, he constantly pestered Anita with calls throughout. Upon his return to Abuja, Paul visited his love interest but wasn't allowed into the house. They later hit it off and became friends and two years down the line, the friendship developed into love, thus, the duo started dating. Paul said the first Valentine gift he ever gave Anita was a home video starring Genevieve Nnaji as his babe is a big fan of the movie star.
When asked what attracted her to the singer, Anita said she was completely blown away by Paul Okoye's kindness, humility, and genuine character. She described Paul as being very funny and had no airs and graces to his person; a remarkably humble, compassionate, and reserved guy.
On his own part, Paul said he has always been keen on light-skinned girls and besides that, his desire has always been to have an intelligent woman to compliment him. The singer described his wife as a very proactive lady with the ability to produce incredible results from just simple ideas.
The lovebirds didn't appear to be very keen about tying the matrimonial knot until the arrival of their first child Andre who came to cement their love. Andre was born on the 11th of April 2013 in a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Perhaps, his birth was what prompted Paul to finally pop the big question to his then baby mama.
When asked whether he dated other girls before proposing to his wife, Paul answered that Anita is the only woman he has ever loved, calling her his partner and an important part of his life. Anita, on her own part, described Paul as the love of her life, saying she knows him more than he knows himself and the same goes for the singer. After their traditional marriage in Port Harcourt, the couple didn't legalize their union immediately. They waited until January 2015 to make it legal at the Ikoyi Registry Lagos. The occasion was low-key, attended by family and friends.
Paul and his wife Anita are blessed with 3 children, their first child Andre later became a brother to a set of twins Nadia and Nathan. As earlier mentioned, they were still dating when Andre was born in Atlanta Georgia on the 11th of April 2013. In fact, it is believed that the birth of their son was the catalyst that quickened their wedding procedures. The little boy was barely one year old when his parents had their traditional wedding in Port Harcourt.
Going by the photos his parents shared on Instagram, it is obvious that both Paul Okoye and Anita dote on their little boy and give him the best that life has to offer. However, the one thing they couldn't give little Andre for a while was siblings. Thus, Andre remained their only child for the ensuing four years.
2017 was a memorable year for the Okoyes as that was when their small family circle expanded with the birth of their twins Nadia and Nathan. The duo announced its entrance on the 9th of July 2017. Just like Andre, the twins were born abroad but soon came home to Nigeria.
Having met as students at the University of Abuja in 2004, it goes without saying that the couple has known each other for all of sixteen years. They became an item after two years of friendship – in 2006 and continued like that until their son Nathan was born seven years later, in 2013. Their official engagement, traditional, and court wedding followed in 2013, 2014, and 2015 respectively, and today, all what they hold dear is slipping away as divorce is on the table.
The couple also has their differences, but according to Paul Okoye, he is always the first to apologize whether wrong or right. Rudeboy said he isn't one to keep malice and tries to avoid too much talk by exiting from the scene of a heated argument. He comes back to talk things over after the emotions are no longer at zenith level. In her answer, Anita said they eventually laugh things off but she always tries to push in some valid points, being a lawyer.
Anita is from the same tribe as him. Paul Okoye (39) is 7 years older than his wife, Anita (32). She is an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Anita Okoye has a degree in Law from the University of Abuja and a Master's Degree in Oil and Gas from the University of Dundee, Scotland. Anita has worked as a strategic business developer in the oil and gas industry for eight years before she became an entrepreneur.
She is the co-founder of Little Luxe, a kids-based lifestyle furniture company. She also owns a children's apparel company called Tannkco located in Lekki, Lagos but offering worldwide delivery. Anita Okoye wrote the book, The ABCs of Africa which launched at The Cashew Apple Project. The goal of the project is to uncover hidden jewels of Africa.
-TAYO OYEDIJI of CityPeopleOnline
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In this week's preview we will look at what's coming up in the days ahead for each discipline and also go back through the key events of the past week.
World Cup giant slalom, Kronplatz ITA - Tuesday 15 January: Alex Tilley recorded her best result of the season and one her career-best World Cup finishes at Tuesday's giant slalom World Cup in Italy.
Tilley was 22nd on the first run then put down the 15th-best second run to climb to 20th.
She has only ever finished higher twice at World Cup level.
Invitational slalom, Crans-Montana SUI - Wednesday 16 January: Some of the world's best slalom skiers converged on Crans-Montana on Wednesday night to participate in an invitational night event.
French young gun Clement Noel led the all-star field through the two runs with GB Alpine's Dave Ryding finishing second ahead of Julien Lizeroux, Andre Myhrer and Marc Rochat.
Europa Cup giant slalom, Kronplatz ITA - Thursday 17 January: World Cup skiers Charlie Raposo (35th) and Jack Gower (46th) were the highest-finishing British skiers at Tuesday's Europa Cup in Italy.
Competing in just his second-ever Europa Cup - and the first of this season - Iain Innes recorded a DNF on his first run.
World Cup slalom, Wengen AUT - Sunday 20 January: Dave Ryding and Laurie Taylor return to action on Sunday in Austria with just three World Cup events remaining before February's World Championships.
The pair will be looking to bounce back after they both crashed out in the first run of last Sunday's event in Adelboden and Ryding will be buoyed by his night slalom victory earlier this week at the Crans-Montana invitational.
UPDATE - Dave Ryding has another top 10.
After the first run he was in 15th position, but he made up seven places to finish 8th.
The Wengen World Cup slalom is broadcast live on Eurosport 2 and Eurosport Player from Sunday 9am (1st run) and 11:45am (2nd run).
Norwegian Cup, Nes NOR - Fri 18 to Sun 20 January: After a fantastic weekend in Dresden, GB Cross Country have bypassed this week's World Cup in Estonia in favour of the Norwegian Cup races in Nes Skianlegg.
All four British skiers - Andrew Young (3rd), James Clugnet (7th), Annika Taylor (6th) and Nichole Bathe (22nd) - made it through the prologue, however only Young qualified for the semi-finals.
The three-time Olympian was then second in his semi before finishing fifth in the final.
While Clugnet will head to the World U23 Championships in Finland after Friday's race, the remaining athletes will compete in distance classic (Saturday) and free skate (Sunday) events over the weekend.
U23/Junior World Championships, Lahti FIN - Sun 20 to Fri 25 January: A small contingent will represent GB Cross Country at the World U23 & Junior World Championships in Finland next week.
James Clugnet and Hamish Wolfe will compete in the U23s while Oliver Newman will take part in the Junior (U20) events.
The Championships kick off on Sunday when Newman takes part in the Junior sprint classic, and he will also compete in the 10km free (Tue 22 Jan) and 30km classic mass start (Thu 24 Jan).
Clugnet and Wolfe will take part in the U23 sprint classic on Monday and 15km free on Wednesday, while Wolfe will also enter the 30km classic mass start (Fri 25 Jan).
World Cup snowboard slopestyle, Laax SUI - Wed 16 to Fri 18 January: Jamie Nicholls hadn't competed at the highest level since last year's Olympics but he showed glimpses of his class this week in Laax.
After qualifying through Wednesday's heats in impressive fashion, the two-time Olympian was unable to reproduce that form in Friday's semi-finals, finishing in 22nd position overall.
Europa Cup, Kreischberg AUT - Wed 16 to Thu 17 January: Snowboarder Matt McCormick and freeskier Harris Booth both came away from the midweek Europa Cup in Austria with success which took them to the podium.
On Wednesday the pair both qualified through to their respective slopestyle finals and picked up a pair of third places.
McCormick went one better on Thursday with second in the big air however Booth was unable to land a jump in the final on his way to 11th.
Other midweek events: There was more success for GB Park & Pipe this week at a number of events. At the World Rookie Tour in Livigno, snowboarders Maisie Hill (rookie) and Mia Brookes (grom) both picked up second place finishes.
Top five results were also recorded by Amber Fennell (4th, grom) and Gabe Adams (5th, rookie).
Freeskier Cal Sandieson was fifth at a FIS slopestyle event in Meribel and Connie Brogden was fourth at the Elite Rev Tour at Waterville, New Hampshire. Brogden will competes in a second slopestyle event on Friday.
World Cup ski cross, Idre Fjall SWE - Fri 18 to Sun 20 January: Ollie Davies was the sole British competitor in action at the Ski Cross World Cup in Sweden on Friday.
Despite strong times in practice, Davies was unable to turn that into a top 32 qualification for either Saturday's or Sunday's elimination rounds.
Nor-Am Cup ski cross, Calabogie Peaks CAN - Fri 18 to Sun 20 January : A trio of British skiers takes to the Nor-Am Cup in Canada this week.
World Junior bronze medallist Elliane Hall is joined by 2018 Olympian Emily Sarsfield and World Cup skier Emma Peters in qualifying on Friday ahead of two races across the weekend.
Europa Cup snowboard cross, Grasgehren GER: While Charlotte Bankes is not competing in Germany after winning both of last week's Europa Cup races in France, a trio of British riders will be in action.
Maisie Potter will fly the British flag in the ladies' races after an impressive fourth-place finish last week, while Kyle Wise and Chris Gregory are in the men's events.
World Cup slalom, Zagreb CRO - Wed 16 to Thu 17 January: Kelly Gallagher and guide Gary Smith produced the best result from the GB team at the Para Alpine World Cup in Zagreb this week.
Gallgher and Smith were third in Wednesday's slalom, while teammates Menna Fitzpatrick and Jen Kehoe's best result came on Thursday with fourth.
Sixteen-year-old Neil Simpson continued his good season with a pair of fourth-place finishes with guide Jamie Robertson while PyeongChang Paralympian James Whitley scored a fifth and seventh place from his two races.
World Championships, Kranjska Gora SLO & Sella Nevea ITA - Mon 21 Jan to Fri 1 February: The technical events (slalom, giant slalom) will be held in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia starting on Monday, with the speed events (super G, downhill) to follow in Sella Nevea, Italy.
The GB Para Alpine team to contest the World Championships from next week has been announced.
World Cup, Lake Placid USA - Thu 17 to Fri 18 January: Max Willis and Thomas Gerken Schofield were unlucky not to qualify through to Friday's 16-man World Cup moguls final in Lake Placid, missing out by the narrowest of margins.
The pair were 17th and 18th respectively, with Max finishing just 0.06pt out of a finals place, with Thomas 0.07pt further back.
They were still fantastic results with both Max and Thomas registering their highest-ever World Cup performances in individual moguls. Makayla Gerken Schofield (34th) and Wil Willis (43rd) missed out on the finals.
World Cup cross country & biathlon, Östersund SWE - Sat 12 to Fri 18 January: The last World Cup before the Para Nordic World Championships has been taking place this week in Sweden with some positive results across the events.
Scott Meenagh (5th) qualified for the final of the cross country sprint, also finishing fifth in the long distance event and sixth in the middle distance.
He was sixth in the sprint biathlon and is also competing in the individual event.
World Cup, La Thuile ITA - Sun 20 to Mon 21 January: Jasmin Taylor will lead the GB Telemark team into the opening World Cup of the year on the back of her best-ever season.
In 2017/18, Taylor broke through for her first World Cup victory, going on to win four events and stand on the podium 14 times.
Taylor will be the only Brit in the ladies' field while the men's events will be contested by Ben and Jack Emsley, Sion Bingham and Louis Hatchwell.
This event's races will be contested in the classic and sprint disciplines and can be streamed live from Sunday 8am at https://livestream.com/TeleHo/events/8469138.


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Hank's Recommendations 04/09/13
THE OTHER SON — A Jewish family in Jerusalem and a Palestinian one in the West Bank discover their teenage sons have been switched at birth. The revelation leaves torment and shock in its wake, and then a reassessment of values, identity and filial loyalty as all are forced to adapt to the new "family" situation. The switched Jewish son, who was about to be inducted into the Israeli Defense Force until his Arab derivation becomes known, says to his Rabbi, "I'll have to swap my kipa for a suicide bomb. Am I still Jewish?" Answers the Rabbi: "Great challenges are for great men. God loves men as a father loves his son."
Indeed planted like a bomb in their midst, the revelation offers a weird and dire situation—the distraught men in the family wanting to forget or ignore; the wives wanting to understand and, tentatively, hopefully, embrace—until you realize, in fact, it can potentially be a totally acceptable and indeed normal situation.
This film is a retelling of the patriarchal story of Isaac and Ishmael—the two sons of Abraham who, because of filial contention, were separated by God to go their own way and found the two separate but semitic Jewish and Arab peoples. As with that tale, it is also a gripping and realistically rendered metaphor for reconciliation: the family's' other son is also their very own.
Says one son to the "other": "You have my life, don't mess it up."
Watch the trailer for "The Other Son":
Filed Under: Hank's Pick's/Reviews Tagged With: 04/09/13, April 2013, drama, Hank's Picks, Israel, Palestine, The Other Son


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Anti-Shiism
AntiShiism
Anti- Şiilik
Anti-Chiisme
الكراهية ضد الشيعة
Home Analysis Annual Report Database— 2015—— January 2015—— February 2015—— March 2015—— April 2015—— May 2015—— June 2015—— July 2015—— August 2015—— September 2015—— October 2015—— November 2015—— December 2015 AntiShiism— Anti-Shiism— Anti- Şiilik— Anti-Chiisme— الكراهية ضد الشيعة
A New Term in the Human Rights Field
The term "Anti-Shi'ism" means prejudice against or hatred of Shia Muslims.
The term was first introduced by Shia Rights Watch in 2011. The act of Anti-Shi'ism, however, has a long history.
Shia in History
Shia have a long history of facing injustice. Ever since the death of the Prophet of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Shia have faced discrimination because they criticized the Caliphs for unjust and violent acts. Shia advocated non-violence and equal human rights for all; the Caliphs, on the other hand, neglected people's basic human rights.
The growth of these ideological differences led to the formation of anti-Shia extremist groups, such as the Wahabbi, Salafi and Nasebi sects. Many Shia have lost their freedom, dignity,and lives throughout history at the hands of such groups. Eleven out of the twelve Shia Imams and their companions were murdered by either anti-Shia groups or dictators. It can therefore be concluded that anti-Shi'ism has been a threat to Shia since the death of the Prophet Muhammad.
In recent years, with the financial support of Saudi Arabia, Anti-Shi'ism has increased dramatically throughout the world and includes: the demolition of Shia Shrines in Saudi Arabia; attacks on Shia homes in Bahrain; the mass killing of Shia in Pakistan; road bombs in Shia-populated areas of Syria and Iraq; targeted attacks on Shia and Alawies in Damascus; and the destruction of Shia homes in Indonesia and pressure on Shia in Malaysia[JS2] to convert.
Murder and forced displacement however, are not the only manifestation of anti-Shi'ism.
Anti-Shi'ism is found in other forms including, but not limited to:
Faith (some sects consider the Shia to be nonbelievers (Kuffar),
Economic (Shia are unable to climb to high level government jobs, nor can they hold critical economic positions in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia)
Social (Shia are excluded from participation in mainstream society in Malaysia)
Subjugation (In some parts of the world, Shia are treated as second-class citizens)
Anti-Shi'ism: A Growing Phenomenon
Anti-Shi'ism is gaining support in many places which is a serious cause for concern. As the odious ideology continues to spread, it has infiltrated media outlets and human rights organizations which continue to ignore the plight of Shia Muslims.
Anti-Shi'ism and the Media
The most modern and disappointing example of Anti-Shi'ism can be witnessed in the Media coverage, or lack thereof, of Shia suffering. Since the Arab Spring, Shia have been threatened by extremists, thousands have been murdered and injured, many Shia women and children have been arrested and tortured, and historical sites have been demolished and desecrated.
Yet, many media outlets remain silent in the face of such inhumane acts against Shia Muslims.
Anti-Shi'ism and Human Rights Organizations
Since the beginning of the 2011 uprisingin Middle East, as anti-Shi'ism flared in the Middle East, SRW contacted many human rights organizations to take action to stop the violence against Shia, however no serious action has been taken. As a result the number of murders is increasing every day in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Syria, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Those injured in Syria and Bahrain have no access to medical facilities. Women and children have no security in Syria. In Saudi Arabia, Shia cannot practice their basic human rightssuch as freedoms of religion since they are considered second-class citizens with absolutely no freedom. In Malaysia Shia do not have the right to practice or teach their faith in public. In Indonesia, Shia have no homes to live in after their homes were burned down by extremists.
Yet, many human rights organizations remain silent and do not get involved.
"Anti-Shi'ism" in Dictionaries
Shia Rights Watch, is proud to be the first to introduce "Anti-Shi'ism" as a new entry to dictionaries.
Shia Rights Watch contacted a number of dictionaries in 2012 and asked them to add Anti-Shi'ism to their vocabulary lists. Recently Shia rights violations increased around the globe and it is very important that dictionaries offer the best word to define hate crimes and discrimination toward Shia Muslims. Urban, Merriam Webster and Collins dictionaries welcomed the new terminology.
Complete information regarding the new terminology can be found on the following links.
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S.R.W appreciates Urban and Merriam Webster Dictionaries for their fast response and invites all human rights organizations and media outlets to use "Anti-Shi'ism" when reporting human rights violations toward Shia Muslims.
SRW and Anti-Shi'ism
SRW insists that the term "Anti-Shi'ism" must be used in regards to crimes against Shia. The world is witnessing these heinous acts that are carried out in a prejudicial and systematic approach toward Shia through the world. The term "anti-Shi'ism" and its derivations offer a realistic depiction of events and their impact, and recognize the persecution that targets Shia as a group, solely on the basis of their beliefs. These crimes are serious, unjust acts that threaten the lives and livelihood of Shia. These threats must be recognized and must be stopped immediately.
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Charlotte Observer: Give state legislators 72 hours to read budget bill (5/9/06)
This editorial calls for the North Carolina state legislature to allow its member 72 hours to read the budget bill before debate on it begins. This would not affect the U.S. Congress, post bills online or affect bills other than the budget, but it's still a step in the right direction.
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"Change The Culture: N.C. must reform its ways of doing business as usual" (editorial)
May 7–EDITORIALS Over the past week, the Observer has published seven essays on how the legislature should reform its ways. The writers represented widely differing experiences: executive branch officials, present and past legislators, a lobbyist, a former party chairman and policy advocates.
All are worth considering, but the 2006 legislative session, which convenes Tuesday, doesn't have to adopt every good idea. It must, however, adopt a much stronger reform bill than the lame and ineffective lobbyist regulation bill passed by the U.S. House last week. Fortunately, a state House Select Committee on Ethics and Government Reform, appointed by Speaker Jim Black and co-chaired by Reps. Joe Hackney and Julia Howard, is developing legislation to address many of the ethical problems. The Observer's editorial board believes ethics reform legislation should make these changes in four key areas.
— Require legislative leaders to give members 72 hours between the time the budget bill is distributed and floor debate on it begins.
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Layoffs on Wall Street typically surge in December. Every year investment banks and other financial services companies make cuts before year-end. If you're among those who got a pink slip, don't panic, there are plenty of job options open to you within financial services.
Losing your job can be a huge blow to your ego and one of the most difficult life experiences. It can affect the pocketbook, family relationships, and your self-esteem. It can result in overwhelming fear and anxiety. Arthur H. Goldsmith, an Economics Professor at Washington and Lee recently completed research on the psychological effects of unemployment. His research concluded that after a few months of unemployment people who are unemployed experience higher levels of anxiety, depression and lack of sleep. So what do we do to deal with this?
Being laid off can be an overwhelming and stressful experience of loss and change. For some people, a layoff could be a welcome relief from a difficult job situation or looked at as potential for moving on in their life.
While people deal with change and stress in many different ways, the following is a short list of possible emotional, psychological and physical responses that one may experience. Keep a positive mental attitude and remember that nothing ever stays the same, and tell yourself "this too shall pass".
As soon as you can, head to your state employment office to sign up for unemployment pay. Even if your employer promised you a great severance pay package, you can still register for the compensation. Bring the laid off letter with you and do not wait; if you wait too long you may lose your window to qualify for payments.
I founded a dot-com in the '90s and low and behold 4 years later it had dissolved. I found myself out of work. The busier I stayed and the more I looked for work the harder it felt. The adage "move a muscle and change a thought" certainly worked for me. I recommend that you develop a daily plan.
Each day set realistic goals for yourself. For example, on a daily basis send out 5-10 resumes to prospective employers or set up a coffee or a call to network with a friend.
Start an exercise plan: Now that you have more time on your hands spend time taking care of yourself. Exercise is great at helping combat anxiety and fear. It also raises self- esteem.
Eat right and live right: It is important that you catch up on rest and eat a good diet. Again this is all designed to help you deal with unemployment from an emotional standpoint. Half the battle is the mental part in dealing with being unemployed and looking for a job.
Ultimately being unemployed is a temporary state. Nothing lasts forever and unemployment is no different. I have found that most people who get let go find themselves in better work situations within 3-6 months later. The stage of unemployment is a temporary one but it can also bring you many positive things if you take the right action.
When you get laid off you will likely be offered something called COBRA, which allows you to continue your current employer's health benefits with one catch — you now have to pay what your employer was paying for your benefits. Be prepared. Cobra is super expensive. Most people are amazed that a family of four's health insurance on COBRA might be as high as $1,000 or even $1,500 a month. Make sure to shop around. You may find other health insurance coverage for your family that is less expensive and not cut your benefits in any significant way.
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A smartphone is pretty personal thing, but a tablet is not the same, and it is frequently used by several people at the same time, sometimes a whole family. "If you allow your husband, wife, grandfather, grandmother or child to use your tablet, why not to give this right to your cat as well", developers. thought So, in this article we will talk about a few "cat-like" mobile applications for Android.
There are dozens of programs in App Store and Google Play such as "applications for cats", and the most popular programs here are games. The plot, if that word applies to a cat's game, is the same: an object moves across a screen, designed to draw a cat's attention to it and make your cat violently smash with its paw on the screen, hoping to catch a prey. Many cats are offended because they are fooled in all cases.
It's one of the first, from a historical point of view, applications for cats. Game for Cats consists of three games. "Laser Pointer" is available for free, for the rest-"Mouse" and "The Butterfly" - you will have to pay $5. Every time when a cat hits a target with its paw, it gets a hundred points. It doesn't matter for a cat actually, but its owner can share these results on Facebook or Twitter for example. At the same time your pet's achievements are loaded to the "Game Center".
The same developer as in the previous game created this app, and that's why it has the same principle, but fewer characters: one mouse runs on the screen. But a spot of color appear at the place where a cat strikes. Your pet does a few swats, and you receive an abstract painting, which can be saved to the gallery, sent by mail, put on Instagram or printed and hung on your wall.
The number of applications (more than one hundred thousand in Google Play) proves once again that the main thing is a ridiculous idea, and everything else will follow. The developers claim that they have created a universal translator from any human language (except Swahili) into cat's one. Download the program, press the record button, say a phrase that you want to convey to a cat, and listen to "meow" translation.
This program has six different games inside. The first one will remind you Paint for Cats somehow, but more different tools can be found there: you can choose the color of a background, a mouse type (schematic or naturalistic), and so on. The second, third, fourth and fifth games are such called "catches): a mouse, a spider, a butterfly, or fish moves on the screen, and your task is to catch them with your paw.
The last, sixth, game is a real surrealism indeed: kittens fly on the screen, and you should catch them all with your paws. Moreover, you should bring them to different musical instruments, and they start playing music, after what they start flying again, and you should catch them one more time.
This app is perfect for your meditation actually, as it reminds a wallpaper: a pond bottom, fish, relaxing music… If you touch a screen, fish are scared, and they chance the way of their moving.
Despite the fact this application wasn't announced as the one for cats, your cat will definitely like it. They like sitting and watching how fish move, and listening how bids sings.
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Q: NLog dynamically change filename using NLog.config How to dynamically change the FileName using a variable from C#? My idea is to create a log file like Log_<UserId_From_DB>_${date:format=yyyy-MM-dd}.log.
Any ideas?

A: Another option is to use the Global Diagnostic Context - $(GDC):
Set the value in C#
GlobalDiagnosticsContext.Set("UserId_From_DB","42");

In the config (nlog.config):
<target type="file" filename="Log_${gdc:item=UserId_From_DB}_${date:format=yyyy-MM-dd}.log" ..>

Please avoid modifying NLog Variables at runtime (See previous answer below). They should be seen as readonly, because they are not threadsafe. NLog Variables will also be affected if LoggingConfiguration is reloaded.
Previous answer with NLog Variables:
Set the value in C#
LogManager.Configuration.Variables["UserId_From_DB"] = "42";

In the config (nlog.config):
<target type="file" filename="Log_${var:UserId_From_DB}_${date:format=yyyy-MM-dd}.log" ..>

If the value is set again, the filename will automatically changed.

A: While the posted answer works, it suffers from concurrency issues. That variable is a global variable and you may end up with conflicts.
There is a better solution available. There is a way to pass event properties to NLog.
Link to the relevant NLog documentation.
Let's assume you want to log an error message:
Logger myLog = LogManager.GetLogger(name);
LogLevel level = LogLevel.Error;
string message = "This is an error message!";

You turn this information into a LogEventInfo object:
LogEventInfo logEvent = new LogEventInfo(level , myLog.Name, message);

You can then add properties to this event (the string indexes are free to choose):
logEvent.Properties["MySpecialValue"] = "SPECIAL";

And then you write to the log:
myLog.Log(logEvent);

The interesting thing here is that in your NLog configuration, you can use this custom property in any field that the Nlog documentation refers to as a "Layout" value.
You use ${event-properties:item=MySpecialValue} in the layout to access the property. For example:
<target xsi:type="File"
        name="file"
        fileName="${basedir}/logs/${event-properties:item=MySpecialValue}/my_${event-properties:item=MySpecialValue}_file.log"
        layout="${event-properties:item=MySpecialValue} ${message}" />

Following the posted example, you will get a folder named SPECIAL, inside of which is a log file named my_SPECIAL_file.log in which you find the message SPECIAL This is an error message!. Just to prove the point that you can use this custom value in many different ways and shapes.

I commonly use this to make entity-specific logging (where the filename of the log equals the entity's ID value), which is essentially the same as you want to do here.
As a quick tip, I tend to wrap the NLog Logger in a class of my own:
public class UserLogger
{
    private readonly Logger _log;
    private readonly User _user;

    public UserLogger(User u)
    {
        _user = u;
        _log = LogManager.GetCurrentClassLogger();
    }

    public void Error(string message)
    {
        LogEventInfo logEvent =
                 new LogEventInfo(LogLevel.Error, _log.Name, message);

        logEvent.Properties["UserId"] = _user.Id;

        _log.Log(logEvent);
    }
}

This is just a simple example to get you started. The cool feature I'm using here is that I've defined the log's filename (in the Nlog.Config target) using the UserId value and thus can ensure that each user gets logged to their own unique log file.
This way, you can enforce that the user ID is known when you want to log to the "user log" target. As an additional bonus, it also neatly decouples NLog dependencies from your calling code.

A: Assuming you have a log file called mylogfile.log in your nlog.config file
FileTarget target = LogManager.Configuration.FindTargetByName("mylogfile.log") as FileTarget;
String customlog = "Log_" +  GetUserId(UserId_From_DB) + "_" + DateTime.Now.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd") + ".log";
target.FileName = customlog;

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Nirav Shah temporarily replaced as cinematographer by Dinesh Krishnan for Sivakarthikeyan's next!
Sivakarthikeyan's SK 14 also stars Rakul Preet, Yogi Babu, Karunakaran and comedian Kothandam. The film went on floors last year.
Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming movie, going with the working title SK 14, is directed by Ravikumar of Indru Netru Naalai fame. This movie, having Rakul Preet as the female lead and with a support cast including Yogi Babu, Karunakaran and comedian Kothandam, went on floors last year. SK 14 is being produced by RD Raja, under the 24 AM Studios banner. The technicians originally signed on for this project were Nirav Shah for cinematography, AR Rahman for music, Pallavi Singh for costume and styling and Anbariv for the stunt choreography.
We now have an interesting update on this project. Nirav Shah, who was handling the cinematography all this while, was reported to have jumped ship to handle Thala 59 - Ajith's upcoming project with director H Vinoth of Theeran fame. Our source close to the SK 14 unit, gives us further details. "Nirav Shah indeed handled the complete cinematography for SK 14 till now. However, he has now handed over the reigns to Dinesh Krishnan as he had to take care of Thala 59, " said the source. Whether Nirav Shah will be back for the remaining schedules of SK 14 is yet to be seen.
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Narrative Therapists in San Francisco, CA
Marcia Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, NMP
"I have 18 years of experience working with diverse populations struggling with mild to severe life challenges. I utilize a somatic, attachment informed focus to actively attune to disturbances in mind, emotions, body and spirit in present time, encouraging a process of curious inquiry to support positive shifts from chronic, negative patterned states. I integrate therapeutic approaches according to need, age and issue(s) presented, including less verbal modalities helpful with PTSD and relational trauma. I support safety, somatic regulation, mindful inquiry, insight, expanding agency and life affirming shifts that promote healing."
Amanda Piasecki
"Through therapy, we can author and re-author life stories and personal mythologies in order to bring self-supporting realities into existence. I work collaboratively with clients, cultivating existing strengths and internal resources in order to foster relationships and life experiences that contribute to clients' recovery and wellbeing. When invited, and with respect, I'm honored to explore what makes clients who they are, and to support who they want to become. "
Jennifer Machado
"Feel like you're stuck between a rock and a hard place? Most people who come to see me are struggling to resolve issues on their own and need some outside help from someone they can trust. Old methods of coping just aren't working anymore or are making things worse. There is hope. Psychotherapy can provide meaningful insights into established behaviors and thought processes. We will honor the reasons these patterns were originally constructed and gently start to make changes that will allow for greater ease and flow in your life."
Kathryn Hallinan
"Therapy is something I truly believe we all can benefit from at some point and time in our lives. It is a place and space where we can unload all that we carry day-to-day, whether it be work and family stressors to past traumas. In learning to be vulnerable, we get the opportunity to explore who we truly are and what we might want or need for ourselves. It is my ultimate goal to provide a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space to allow for this kind of vulnerability and exploration. My work has focused on children and family relationships, attachment, trauma, addiction, immigration, impact of stress, and much more. "
Simi Kamboj
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
"You have the right to exist in the world just as you are. If you're here, something within you may be initiating growth. Maybe you're tired of feeling 'stuck', maybe there are questions you have yet to voice or maybe there is a dissatisfaction with your life or your relationships, most importantly the relationship you have with yourself. "
Carlos Disdier
"I am a bilingual (English and/or Spanish) psychologist with experience working with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, family problems, and relationship issues. I approach treatment in a direct, dynamic, culturally sensitive, and client focused way. I am particularly interested in issues of diversity, couples, families, and helping you overcome patterns and obstacles that hinder your personal transformation."
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Benjamin Russack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MFA
"I help patients envision and create the life they desire by helping them to become aware and cognizant of the invisible barriers they have unconsciously constructed. That is, we all have a lot of crucial "unlearning" to do before we can reach our full potential. Additionally, I specialize and am not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma and chemical dependency. Lastly, I also enjoy working with adolescents, couples and families. **In addition, I host a podcast called "Look, Just Tell Me What To Do" which addresses issues related to mental health which is available here https://lookjusttellmewhattodo.podbean.com/ or on iTunes. **"
Alex Oliver-Gans
"You're overwhelmed, tired of running into the same problems, and are sick of going through it alone. Something in your life is demanding that you make a change. My goal is for us to work together to find a new way of experiencing your life so you feel empowered and at peace. "
Clancy Cavnar
"I have years of experience working with people of all ages experiencing depression, anxiety, low self esteem, addictions and other clinical issues. My style is to create a safe space for clients to explore feelings, address emotional pain, and try out new conceptions of themselves. I facilitate insight and encourage self awareness, recognizing that, while all healing comes from within, patterns are often noticed first from the outside. I am also able to provide support for people who have had experiences with expanded states and wish to process them."
John Connors McConville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
"I work with people who face challenges that often arise but are not exclusive to the second half of life such as: the trauma of illness & death, caring for aging parents, loss of satisfaction or sense of meaning in relationships and work, loss of a job, and/or loneliness. I also work with folks suffering from love addiction or love avoidance. These challenges can often be baffling and carry symptoms such as depression, fear and anxiety. The rational mind may understand what is going on but somehow the emotional and physical body can't always take solace in rational solutions."
Expansive Therapy SF
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT
"Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City and San Francisco. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with the therapist who best meets your needs and availability. Our mission at Expansive Therapy is to create a safe space to heal and grow, to expand the things that are working, and to encourage personal freedom. Our website is expansivetherapy.com and you can reach our office manager Drew at info@expansivetherapy.com or 212-655-9817 to book an appointment. We have immediate availability in both locations."
Shoshana Polansky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
"You can book a free consultation now at https://shoshanapolansky.com/booknow/. I excel at working with individuals, couples, and families with adult children. I focus on a wide variety of issues, including, but not limited to, stress, dating, relationships, sex, trauma, and domestic violence. I help people create better relationships and clear obstacles to those relationships. I help couples dealing with communication issues, financial issues, differences in desire and problems with intimacy, navigating nontraditional relationships, and problems with division of labor. "
Joanna Ricco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
"Just trying to live day to day in San Francisco can feel overwhelming, confusing, tiring, and full of more questions than answers. While you may be navigating the dating scene, sharing small spaces, and wondering how you'll ever feel stable in this economy, therapy can be your grounding place to take a deep breath and live fully in the moments. Guidance through psychotherapy can be the portal to a renewed sense of self. To find clarity by finding your voice is a skill that you will learn to cultivate for years to come."
Katherine Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CAADAC
"My specialization is working with individuals that are in the process of a life transition. Change is a difficult process and going through change is life altering. Sometimes change comes from external factors that are beyond our control. Other times change is something we have tried to do but have been unsuccessful. It is my hope that clients can rediscover their strengths. Whether your life has been impacted by a chronic illness, trauma, situational change or loss and grief. I strongly believe that therapy can be the first step to finding inner peace."
Ruth Krumbhaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, CYT
"Do you want to feel comfortable in your skin? Perhaps you need support dealing with overwhelming emotions, a traumatic life event or a life transition. I offer a grounding space where you can let your guard down and get to the heart of your personal work. With years of experience and training paired with a warm, playful, and pragmatic spirit, I encourage clients to explore their edge and find the connection between mind, body, behavior, and heart."
Sara Okman
"Is your romantic relationship needing some attention? I specialize in helping couples negotiate desire discrepancy, find viable solutions for low-sexual marriages, and navigate the impact of extra-marital relationships, including infidelity, polyamory, and CNM. I am comfortable and experienced exploring matters of the heart and its frequently oppositional needs. Through individual work, couples counseling or relational sex therapy, I will help you identify unhealthy patterns that are causing disconnection, address & heal traumatic underpinnings that keep your relationship stuck, & learn new tools to increase intimacy and trust. "
Fidi Mwero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
"*Tuesday Evening Appointments Available Now* I seek to meet you where you are and journey with you towards your therapeutic goals. Are you concerned with your mood? Are you seeking to change relationship patterns between you and a partner? Are you stressed or dealing with the effects of anger or anxiety? Are you in a tough season of life? Let us sit together and discover new ways of coping based on your strengths and write the story of "you" that you prefer. Your cultural story matters and I strive to be aware and considerate of the ways every-day life and culture (race, ethnicity, status, sexuality, religion) intersect."
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Narrative Therapists
Narrative Therapy uses the client's storytelling to indicate the way they construct meaning in their lives, rather than focusing on how they communicate their problem behaviors. San Francisco Narrative Therapy embraces the idea that stories actually shape our behaviors and our lives and that we become the stories we tell about ourselves. There are helpful narratives we can choose to embrace as well as unhelpful ones. Although it may sound obvious, the power of storytelling is to elevate the client--who is the authority of their narrative--rather than the therapist, as expert. Check these therapists for find Narrative Therapy in San Francisco.


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10 Cities Where You Can Retire Without A Car
The whole point of retirement is not going to work anymore, so why stay stuck in traffic like a commuter?
Jason Notte
Updated Jun 25, 2012 8:30 AM EDT
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- The whole point of retirement is not going to work anymore, so why should retirees keep braving traffic like commuters?
A fixed retirement income can transform car payments, auto insurance and weekly gas fill-ups from costly necessities to huge drains on the finances. If your stores, medical services, entertainment and transit options aren't all within walking distance, a change of scenery may be able to help cut costs a bit.
Neighborhood ranking site Walk Score has kept track of neighborhood density and convenience for the past couple of years and has helped real estate firms such as Zillow ( Z - Get Report) and Trulia pair retirees and other homebuyers with neighborhoods that make the most sense for their budget and lifestyle.
If downsizing the empty nest, ditching the car and diving into vibrant, tightly packed city life are on a retiree's agenda, Walk Score recommends the following 10 cities as potential destinations. They scouted out locations within a five-minute walk of grocery stores, public transportation and Zipcar ( ZIP) rentals and came up with some great places across the country to go car-free:
10. Portland, Ore.
Walk Score: 66.3
Transit Score: 50
The near-ubiquity of buses everywhere but the fringe outer neighborhoods makes Portland a pretty easy place to move without a car, but the rail-laden neighborhoods in the city's center are the strongest argument for ditching the wheels. Neighborhoods such as the Pearl, Downtown and University Heights within the Free Rail Zone get free streetcar service throughout the city's core. That puts movies, restaurants, supermarkets and even Powell's Books within striking distance without having to pay a dime. The Max light rail line isn't free, but it extends rail reach a bit farther into the Northwest, Goose Hollow, Buckman, the Lloyd District, Hollywood and much of the North along Interstate 5.
9. Baltimore, Md.
Just turn off that episode of The Wire for a second and hear us out. Baltimore doesn't have a whole lot of neighborhoods that fit the bill, but if you follow the 100 line northwest of the Inner Harbor there are some gems. South and west of Johns Hopkins University near Druid Hill Park has great rail access, lots of grocery stores and other amenities and tons of ZipCar access courtesy of the surrounding universities. Mid-Town, Belvedere, Mount Vernon, Federal Hill and much of the area around the harbor are right near both everyday items and entertainment that doesn't require much driving out of local residents. Catch an O's game, grab a Loose Cannon and enjoy the view.
8. Miami
This is news to exactly nobody. This city was practically built around retirees, and about 1% of the population lives in car-dependent neighborhoods. That warm weather lets folks walk the city for the overwhelming majority of the year and the subway system and bus system that functions like light rail along the Miami-Dade busway help get folks from here to there pretty easily. Like Portland, Miami also has free transit thanks to its elevated Metromover. Retirees lucky enough to live in Downtown, Brickell, Park West and Omni can enjoy the free ride, but even folks in Overtown and Allahpattah don't need a set of car keys to get around.
7. Seattle
The ferries make for some picturesque background, but it's the city's bulked-up light rail and buses that have made living in town a sweet dream. Already dense neighborhoods in Pioneer Square, Belltown, South Lake Union, Capital Hill and North Beacon Hill have benefited from added rail service, while Freemont, Ballard and the university district are eagerly awaiting their rail spurs. Sure, the rail will get you to Pike Place Market and down to the waterfront, but it's getting a lot more useful for mundane tasks such as grocery getting as well.
6. Chicago
The neighborhoods near Lake Michigan are packed with enough amenities to make them easily car free, but it's the Chicago Transit Authority's bus and subway system that keeps cars parked away for months. About 4% of residents in the extreme West and South of the city still need a car to get anywhere, but folks in Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Old Town, North Center and just about anywhere along the city's expansive rail lines don't need the hassle.
5. Philadelphia
The city's most walkable neighborhoods in Center City, the Old City and along the riverfront near Penn's Landing are pleasant enough, but the combination of easy transit access and building amenities such as markets, shops, bars and restaurants are bringing folks into Fishtown, Northern Liberties and South Philadelphia. Except for the extreme northeast, southwest and northwest corners of the city, about 95% of the city is accessible easily by means other than a car. Transit ridership still has a way to go before it catches up to other cities along the Northeast Corridor, but retirees are joining young newcomers in places including Manayunk and Kensington to take advantage of a city where the options are growing and the options for getting there are ample.
4. Washington, D.C.
The city can be tough on drivers, but D.C. residents in Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Downtown, Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon Square, Columbia Heights or the U Street Corridor have their entire world within walking distance. Thank the Metro's buses and subways, which take 410 million riders off the road a year. Also thank the city's designers, who made it easy for ensuing generations to cluster amenities around that system's stops by making the city's center the focus of all its transit needs.
3. Boston
When your city's commerce is built on horse-drawn wagons carrying goods from port, it doesn't pay to spread things out. Neighborhoods such as Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End and Fenway don't succeed just because they're teeming with Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority trains, but because they don't take a whole lot of time to navigate and tend to have stuff like groceries, restaurants, shops and bars in close proximity. Even more far-flung neighborhoods such as Jamaica Plain and South Boston have multiple transit options while still keeping residents within striking distance of a Red Sox game, the theater district and summer waterfront strolls along Boston Harbor and the Charles River.
San Francisco didn't take cars into account when it was built and hasn't had much use for them since. Cars weren't around when it was incorporated in 1850 or when it was rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake, and protesters didn't see why such a small and transit-heavy city needed freeways running through it during the 1950s. Is it hilly? Yes, but 17 of its neighborhoods still rank among the most walkable in the country. Most are accessible via Bay Area Rapid Transit or the San Francisco Municipal Railway. San Francisco takes great pride in the fact that in everything its residents need are in the neighborhoods around them. Retirees looking to kick it up a notch by hitting street fairs, gallery openings, shows, Giants games or even tourist spots on the wharf or Telegraph Hill won't have to expend a lot of energy doing so.
The bad news? It costs a lot to live here. The good news? You're retired and don't have kids to support anymore or a mortgage to keep up with. Sure you could blow everything you have and live like Woody Allen or Yoko Ono in an apartment by Central Park or live a revisionist, Dylanesque life in a Greenwich Village brownstone, but it doesn't have to be nearly so costly. Neighborhoods in Queens and east Brooklyn have all the access to Manhattan you're looking for without the rent. If you want to live up at the tip of Manhattan island in Inwood, that still gives you a Manhattan subway line and views of the Hudson without taking such a big bite. The point is you wouldn't need a car for any of it and could still collect Playbills, become a member of the Met (pick one), walk the High Line, hit Chelsea gallery openings or head to Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Yankees or Mets games with the money you're saving. Live a little.
-- Written by Jason Notte in Boston.
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Manchester City have denied rumours that they are looking to hijack Chelsea's deal to bring Didier Drogba. The Ivory Coast international has been heavily linked with a return to Chelsea in the last few days. He is a free agent after leaving Galatasaray at the end of last season. He initially left Chelsea back in 2012 just a month after helping the club win the Champions League title. After have been in discussions with the likes of Juventus over a short-term contract, it looks like Drogba will be returning to his former stamping ground on a one-year contract.
He is also expected to take a role as one of the coaches alongside Jose Mourinho. Drogba is regarded as one of the heroes at Chelsea and this move will be welcomed by supporters. Manchester City, however, were linked with a surprise offer for the forward, as they are reportedly considering the sale of striker Alvaro Negredo. The Spaniard failed to score in 16 matches in the second half of last season and he is linked with a return to Spain. This would leave Manuel Pellegrini's team short of strikers especially considering that Sergio Aguero has been struggling with fitness for some time.
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