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Scott Kayser – 1970
Scott Kayser earned eleven varsity letters at Stivers, three in football, and four each in gymnastics and track. As a freshman he earned his numerals as a member at the cross country team. As a gymnast Scott finished with places in the city all-around competition each of his four years. On the track he started as a pole vaulter, but soon exceled in the long jump, high jump and high hurdles. He placed in the city wide competition in the hurdles and high jump as a senior. In football he was the starting quarterback in his junior and senior seasons and was a co-captain during his senior year.
While at Stivers he was an officer of the student council and president of the National Honor Society. As a senior he was named a Top Ten Senior in Miami Valley by the Dayton Daily News. He won the Rensselaer Mathematics and Science award, the Ohio Science Education Superior Academic award and attended the Presidential Classroom in Washington, DC. Scott graduated as the valedictorian of the class of 1970.
After graduation Scott reported to the United States Coast Guard Academy graduating with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He earned eleven varsity letters there: three in football, four in indoor track and four in outdoor track. He was named to the All New England track team as a sophomore when he broke the Academy record in the long jump and again as a senior when he placed second in the high hurdles and was part of the championship 4×100 yard relay team. He was inducted into the Coast Guard Academy Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.
As a Coast Guard Lieutenant, Scott attended graduate school where he earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired from the Coast Guard with the rank of Captain after a 30 year career.
Scott has been married to Cathy Tiller, Stivers 1972, for the past 41 years. Cathy is a business teacher at Hickory High School. They have three daughters, Lauren, Allison and Colleen, and three grandchildren. Scott and Cathy continue to live in Virginia.
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Pastor John Erthein has served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge GA since 2020. You can visit the pastor's page to see his full bio.
Ms. Cindy Markham, Office Manager
The middle child among 5 children, Cindy Wade Markham was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and moved to Attapulgus, Georgia at the age of 15. She graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1982 and later moved to Bainbridge in 1988 as a single mom of two. Cindy started working at Kres Jewelers where she met her husband Ken, and in 1993 they were married in the First Presbyterian Chapel by pastor Ken McKenzie.
Cindy now has 2 grown children and 7 grandchildren. When she heard that there was an opening for the job of Office Manager at First Presbyterian Church, Cindy felt a connection and a calling to apply. She's extremely happy to be a part of this wonderful family.
Director of Youth, Family, and Church Ministry (Vacant)
This position is currently vacant.
Mr. Michael Inlow, Choirmaster
Michael has been involved in church music for 31 years and is retired from his position as the Director of Choral Activities for Cairo High School. In his tenure as Director of Choral Activities for Cairo High School, Michael won many Regional and State Music Competitions and Honored Educator on six different occasions.
Michael is a graduate of Florida State University School of Music with Master of Music Education, Bachelor of Music Education with Piano Emphasis from Mercer University in Atlanta and Associate of Music in Arts from Andrew College. He is a member of: American Choral Directors Association, Georgia Music Educators Association, where he has served in leadership roles including Choral Chair for District 2 and Choral Festival Chair for District 2 LGPE.
Michael presently serves as Chairman of the Board for Bainbridge Little Theatre and with Presbyterian Association of Musicians. He has served as Choirmaster here at FPC for the past 18 years.
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Background: Anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease is an aggressive glomerulonephritis mediated by IgG autoantibodies against the glomerular basement membrane. IgA-mediated anti-GBM is rare and has been described in the literature in fewer than 15 cases. Optimal therapy for these patients is unknown and renal prognosis is poor. Case report: A 74 year old male was hospitalised with a 1-week diarrhoeal illness and acute kidney injury with creatinine 299μmol/L, microscopic haematuria and heavy proteinuria. Past medical history included irritable bowel syndrome, skin cancers and a current smoking habit. Imaging studies and vasculitic screen (including anti-GBM antibodies) were unremarkable. Creatinine partially improved with intravenous fluids. Over following weeks creatinine rose to 335μmol/L and renal biopsy showed a focal proliferative necrotising glomerulonephritis with 70% crescents (50% cellular) and linear GBM staining for IgA. He received pulse and oral steroids, oral cyclophosphamide, and plasma exchange. Despite 5 weeks of therapy, creatinine rose to 450μmol/L with persistent microscopic haematuria and nephrotic-range proteinuria. Repeat renal biopsy showed persistent active crescenteric glomerulonephritis with strong IgA linear GBM staining and moderate acute tubular injury. Serum IgG anti-GBM antibodies remained negative. High dose steroids and oral cyclophosphamide were continued. Creatinine rose to 652μmol/L. His course was complicated by a febrile illness and likely drug-induced neutropenia. Prednisone was weaned, cyclophosphamide ceased and dialysis is imminent. Conclusion: IgA-mediated anti-GBM disease is a rare clinical and histopathological entity. This case adds to the limited literature and is in keeping with the suggestion that IgA-mediated anti-GBM disease confers poor renal prognosis.


Coach Porter credits her teams ability to serve and receive for the undefeated Status. Asante Lopez spikes kept the score high for the Wildcats.
Wendy Porter walked into the Bolton Gymnasium Aug. 20 unbeaten as the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Lady Rebels head coach.
And when the volleyball match against the host Bolton Wildcats was done, Porter officially became undefeated as a TRA coach. In her first game in charge of the Lady Rebels, Porter guided her squad to a 25-18, 25-17 and 25-14 victory.
TRA's season opening win was started and ended in similar fashion. Kendall Seering helped the Lady Rebels jumped out 6-0 in the first set with four aces in a row.
After Lady Rebel Asante Lopez slammed own a spike to make the tally 6-0, the Lady Wildcats finally broke serve. Behind the serving of Hannah Word, Bolton trimmed the deficit to 8-5.
The Lady Rebels managed to build their advantage back to 17-11 late in the opening set. Then Lady Wildcats Word and Rebecca Bond attacked the net to make the score 19-15 in favor of TRA.
Word scored on a kill and Bond had a block. But that wasn't enough to prevent the Lady Rebels from winning. TRA withstood Bolton's late rally behind the play of Lopez to win by 7 points.
The second set began with Lady Wildcat Dnada Smith giving her squad an early 3-1 lead with a tip and ace.
Lady Rebels outscored Bolton 15-3 over that stretch to take a 15-6 lead.
Lopez scored three points in a row with two powerful spikes and a tip sandwiched between.
TRA's comfortable lead came in handy with Bolton rallying to make the score 22-17 behind the play of Rachel Blevins. Her height caused Lady Rebel miscues at the net and Blevins got a kill on the board.
But 17 points were all the Lady Wildcats could muster in the second set before going down 2-0 in sets.
The third set belonged to the Lady Rebels from start to finish. Seering got her team out big with 9 serves. Trailing 9-0, Bolton went on a run to make the score 10-7. But behind the athleticism of Lopez, the Lady Rebels made the score 18-8.
Ahead 18-14, Seering had control of the serve one more time. She scored six aces including four in a row. Lopez concluded festivities with a kill to give TRA the set 25-14 and the overall victory.
Happy her team won her first game as TRA coach, Porter acknowledged some spots of the contest could have been better for her team.
"We need to work on serves," she acknowledged. "I thought we could have done better. We missed way too many for us. So hopefully that will improve by tomorrow.
Porter said the team played well overall and two underclassmen sparked big rallies for the club.


Good posture has been proven to boost confidence, mood, energy, and focus. If you're looking to benefit both physically and emotionally, there are a number of exercises to improve posture.
You may have heard it all the time growing up: "Stop slouching, sit up straight!" While it might have been slightly annoying, it was actually for a good reason. There are plenty of signs that indicate your body is healthy — one of which is good posture!
According to U.S. News and World Report, good posture has been proven to boost confidence, mood, energy, and focus. Building a strong body through a dedicated workout regimen is a way to maintain your body's alignment. If you're looking to benefit both physically and emotionally, there are a number of exercises to improve posture that you can try.
So, what does good posture look like? Basically, when you're sitting, your ears, shoulders, and hips should align in one straight line. When you're standing, your ears, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles should all be aligned. In either position, it's important to keep your chest lifted, shoulders back, and your weight distributed evenly.
Just because you might have developed one of these misalignments doesn't mean you have to settle for it! Try any of these three exercises to improve posture.
Sit at a desk all day or text a lot? The lat hang can alleviate tight muscles in your chest and upper back, according to Men's Health. To perform this exercise, look for the assisted pull-up bar in your gym. Place your knees on the platform and grip the bar above, mimicking a pull-up starting position.
Let your torso hang while keeping your knees on the bench. You should feel a stretch across your chest and in your armpits. Roll your pelvis forward to enhance the stretch; inhale through the nose and exhale out pursed lips.
This exercise can help those over-worked upper traps (the muscles in your neck) and your under-worked lower traps (the muscles in the middle of your back), Fitness Magazine notes. Grip the handles (with your palms facing inward) on the seated rowing machine, keep your elbows tucked in, and pull the cable toward you. Try to squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull the cable.
Side planks target muscles in your core and hips — key areas for maintaining good posture. Keep your elbow aligned with your shoulder as you position yourself on one side. Tighten your core to keep your body straight from head to toe. Hold this pose for 15-30 seconds, with the goal of spending two minutes on each side.
Don't let poor posture keep you down. Since you're already in the gym working out, why not perform some exercises to improve posture? You could feel the benefits almost immediately!


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Inpatient Rehabilitation at Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield Medical Center is home to a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center providing the highest level of available rehabilitation to treat physical or cognitive impairment after illness or injury. Our team approach to patient care consists of a wide variety of specialists who work together to help patients return home.
Our center has 14 private rooms that are specially designed for inpatient rehabilitation combined with a dedicated hospital unit with its own therapy gym and simulated environments for advanced restorative training.
We evaluate each patient as soon as they are admitted to help determine:
Medical and neurological status
Strengths and limitations with sensory, motor and speech/language abilities
Psychosocial needs
Level of cognitive functioning
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Skilled therapy services are provided Monday – Saturday. At least three hours of therapy will be provided five to six days per week during your stay. Rehabilitation nurses will work with each patient on a 24-hour basis to ensure consistency and help meet goals.
Our rehabilitation team
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, teamwork is the essence of our rehabilitation program.
We feature a variety of experts who collaborate to help every patient obtain the highest level of function possible. Depending on needs, our rehabilitation team includes any or all of these health care professionals:
Physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in rehabilitation)
Hospitalist (to manage medical issues)
Speech and language pathologist
Recreational therapist
Neuropsychologist
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Our Adolescent and Children's program team also includes a child life specialist, music therapist, school tutor and pediatric psychologist.
In addition to our rehabilitation team, patients will also have Marshfield Clinic Health System's entire spectrum of medical specialty providers on hand. Our rehabilitation team connects you with experts in internal medicine, neurology, orthopedics, cardiology and more to ensure you receive comprehensive care throughout your healthcare journey.
Because we treat patients in a hospital-based unit, patients have access to all hospital specialty services and can continue to be followed by their Marshfield Medical Center physicians while admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit. Patients also continue to receive ongoing 24-hour hospital-based nursing care to manage and monitor all medical conditions.
Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation at Marshfield Children's Hospital
The pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program unit and therapy spaces are environments designed to support your child's optimum function. Our mission is to help children and teens regain function and independence after a debilitating injury or illness so they are able to return home, to school and the communities in which they live.
The children and adolescents program is a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF, accredited program serving children and teens ages two through 18 in north central Wisconsin.
Scope of services and treatments
Our teams are well-experienced in caring for medical conditions that limit function and impair independence. Conditions treated include but are not limited to:
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Neurological conditions: multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease
Orthopedic conditions
Patients in our inpatient rehabilitation programs have access to a variety of treatments and therapies, including:
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GestureTek
Independence Square
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Hear from our patients
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CARF Accreditation
Because of our commitment to provide the highest quality care possible, the *Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has accredited three separate programs at the rehabilitation center in Marshfield Medical Center:
Inpatient rehabilitation – Adults (maintained since 1975)
Inpatient rehabilitation – Children and adolescents (through pediatrics)
Stroke specialty program
Click here for more information on CARF's mission, core values and purpose.
*Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on advancing quality of services you use to meet your needs for the best possible outcomes.
To make a referral:
Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation:
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Adolescent and Children's Inpatient Rehabilitation:
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From bedridden to walking: One young patient's story
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Shawn Mendes Helps Pay For Funeral
Joe Winner August 20th, 2018
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Recording artist Shawn Mendes performs onstage during the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Shawn Mendes contributed half of the money necessary for a young man's funeral.
Deijomi Makela-Stewart passed away last week in Mendes' hometown of Pickering, Ontario. Makela Stewart's family started a $10,000 GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral expenses.
Shawn's name appeared on the GoFundMe page with a donation of $5,000.
Fans on social media have applauded Mendes' generosity.
.@ShawnMendes paid for a young boy's funeral costs proving he's an absolute sweetheart he is ❤https://t.co/pyBNvoGMeR
— Capital (@CapitalOfficial) August 20, 2018
Have you given to a GoFundMe appeal? Was it anonymous or did you put your name on it?
Joe Winner spends his days combing through memes and off beat stories to bring you the side of Florida not always seen.
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January 20, 2021 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday
Normally, you must itemize your deductions in order to benefit from them. In 2020, the standard deduction amount is $12,400 for individuals and $24,800 for married couples filing jointly. But this year, you can get a charitable deduction even if you don't itemize.
by Steve Hartnett
Ordinarily, charitable deductions are only available as an itemized deduction. When you file your federal taxes, you have an option to take itemized deductions or the standard deduction. The standard deduction in 2020 is $12,400 for an individual and $24,800 for a married couple filing jointly. In other words, even if you don't have any itemized deductions, you can still claim the standard deduction. So, in order to itemize your deductions, you'd need more of the itemized deductions than the standard deduction to make it worthwhile to do so.
Let's see how this works. Let's say Mary is a single individual and she has an income of $100,000. She has $5,000 of state and local taxes and makes $6,000 of donations to charity. She has no other itemized deductions. Her total itemized deductions would be $11,000. However, if she chose the standard deduction amount of $12,400, she'd be better off. Even if Mary increased her charitable donations by $1,400, she'd still be just as well off taking the standard deduction because only then would her total itemized deductions equal the standard deduction of $12,400.
However, for the tax year 2020, you can take an "above-the-line" deduction of up to $300 for donations of cash made to a public charity. That means that, if you don't itemize and take the standard deduction amount, you can still claim a deduction of up to $300 for donations to charity. The donations must be of cash and must be to public charities, like your church or your alma mater.
Let's look again at Mary's situation. She made $6,000 of donations to charity. If $300 of those donations were of cash to a public charity, she could take those donations as an above-the-line deduction and still claim the standard deduction of $12,400 for 2020.
This special rule came from the "CARES" act which was Congress' response to the pandemic to encourage more charitable giving. You can only take the above-the-line deduction if you don't itemize. The maximum deduction is $300, whether you're a single filer or a married couple filing jointly.
In the Bible, it's said that "it's more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35. Thanks to the availability of the $300 above-the-line charitable deduction this year, it's easier than ever to get a charitable deduction when you give.
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At peace with himself, and with his God, and engaged in a good cause.
Our entry today is drawn from William Henry Foote's great work, Sketches of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical (1846).
Rev. James Hall and the Churches in Iredell, NC.
Melchizedek was a king, and a priest of the Most High God. Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, led, for once at least, a military expedition, and on his return from a complete victory received the blessing of the king of Salem, whom the Apostle set forth as a type of Christ the Lord, the author and finisher of Faith. In the war of the American Revolution there were many young men to be found in the ranks of our armies, and in the prisons of the enemy, who, after hazarding their lives for their country, entered the ministry and spent their days in preaching the everlasting gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christs—such as Hunter of Carolina, and Marshall, and Houston, and Lyle of Virginia. There were also many clergymen that went with the armies to act as chaplains, and displayed in the various dangers and exposures of the camp and a soldier's life, the cool collected bravery of men at peace with themselves and with their God, and engaged in a good cause,—such as McCaule of Centre, afterwards of South Carolina, who was beside General Davidson when he fell at Cowan's Ford; some of whom were made a sacrifice to their country's safety—as Rosborough of New Jersey. But there is not perhaps another instance of a man, a licensed preacher of the gospel, that took part in military expeditions, and commanded companies, and still retained the character and maintained the dignity and office of a minister of the gospel, beside that of James Hall of Iredell, the preacher and the soldier. There were some ministers that laid aside their office for a military command, and never resumed it, as Muhlenburg of Pennsylvania, and Thruston of Virginia.
But James Hall performed both offices, a military commander and a preacher of righteousness; was acceptable in both as a young man, and died at an advanced age a minister of the gospel. Said Dr. Robinson of Poplar Tent, "when a boy at school at Charlotte, I saw James Hall pass through the town, with his three-cornered hat and long sword, the captain at the head of a company, and chaplain of the regiment." An amalgamation of characters and officers justified only by special emergencies, and to be successfully attempted only by few. Born of Scotch-Irish parentage, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, August 22d, 1744, and removed by them to North Carolina, when about eight years old, he grew up in the upper part of Rowan, now Iredell, in the bounds of the congregation to which he afterwards was pastor during his whole ministerial life of thirty-eight years. Secluded in the forests of Rowan, alike ignorant of the knowledge and the follies of the great world, James Hall grew up under the watchful care of pious parents, and the instructions he would receive from faithful and laborious missionaries whose visits to the congregation were less often than desired, about once a quarter. He was made familiar with the Bible and the Westminster catechism in his early days, and his mind stored with the best of truth before he could appreciate the excellence of the truth itself, or the motives of the pious parents who so assiduously taught him.
During the exciting scenes of the Revolution, during which time he had been licensed and ordained, Mr. Hall held the office of pastor of three congregations, which territory extended from South Yadkin to the Catawba, with some congregation members coming from beyond these rivers; and after the Revolution he served them till the year 1790, when wishing to devote more time to the cause of domestic missions than could be consistent with so large a charge, he was released from his connection with the Fourth Creek and Concord churches. His connection with the Bethany church continued till his death on July 25th, 1826, a period of twenty-six years.
A full account of his actions during the Revolution would fill a volume; his active, enterprising spirit would not let him be neutral; his principles drawn from the Word of God and the doctrines of his church, and cultivated by Dr. Witherspoon, carried him with all his heart to defend the ground taken by the convention in Mecklenberg, May, 1775, and by the Continental Congress in 1776. He gave his powers of mind, body and estate to the cause of his country. As the citizens would assemble to hear news and discuss the politics of those trying times, and were making choice of the side they would espouse, Mr. Hall was accustomed to meet with them, and addressing them, infused his own spirit and inflamed their love of liberty, and strengthened their purpose of maintaining their rights at all hazards. The tradition about him, in these cases, is that he was eminently successful; and the fact that there was great unanimity in that section of country, in a measure the effect of his exertions, would of itself show that he was both influential and eloquent.
God often gives a powerful voice to the Christian who faithfully kneels before His throne; for truly, as has been said, those who fear the Lord can properly live without any earthly fear.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have:for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.—Hebrews 13:5-6, KJV.


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Home Truces Cessation of Hostilities In Its 15th Day: 43 Breaches in the Ceasefire Agreement
In Its 15th Day: 43 Breaches in the Ceasefire Agreement
The Killing of 105 individuals and not less than 559 breaches since the ceasefire started
SNHR issued its 15th report that documented the violations of the truce which started on Saturday, February 27. SNHR recorded 559 breaches since the beginning of the truce which started on 27 February until 12 March.
The report included the distribution of breaches. There were 351 breaches through military attacks which were detailed as follows: 313 breaches by government forces, 31 breaches by alleged Russian forces, 3 breaches by Kurdish self-management forces and 4 breaches by armed opposition groups.
The report documented 206 breaches through arrests were detailed as follows: 169 breaches by government forces and 37 breaches by Kurdish self-management forces.
The breaches through military attacks caused the death of 38 armed members and 24 civilians including 6 children and 4 women at the hand of government forces. While alleged Russian forces killed 3 members of armed opposition groups and 28 civilians including 6 children and 6 women. Kurdish self-management forces killed 2 civilians, and armed opposition groups killed 10 civilians including 3 children and 3 women.
The report questioned the future of the ceasefire since it is sponsored by Russian and the USA only. As it is known, Russia cannot take that part since it is a loyal ally to the Syrian regime and one of its supporters. The Syrian regime has violated several UNSC resolutions some of them are under article VII of the United State and it was not held accountable.
Fadel Abdul Ghany, head of SNHR, stated that: "The international community, represented by the UNSC, knows exactly what it should do to end the Syrian disaster, however, it resorts to unproductive solutions. The solution is in real contribution that lead a political transition that would transform the ruling to a democratic one. We have previously said that all initiatives after Geneva 1 increase the bloodshed and lead to a gap in state administrations. Iranian militias first then ISIL are filling this gap. We are with any agreement or resolution that would end the killing and destruction in Syria."
The report indicated that concerning the truce' statement the Syrian regime and its Russian accomplice can strike regions under the control of armed opposition in northern of Syria under the pretext of the presence Al Nusra front, even if it is extremely limited, without breaching the ceasefire.
The report observed the bare minimum of violations according to SNHR methodology and obtain information from two different sources for each incident. The report showed the military attacks by all those bound by the truce (government forces, Russian forces, Kurdish self-management forces, and armed opposition groups) in regions under the control of armed opposition and in regions that are controlled by joint forces of Al Nusra front and the armed opposition groups. The report did not include any military attacks in regions under ISIL's control.
The report did not record any releases cases of women or children by any conflict parties. While many regions are still besieged like the northern suburb of Homs city
The report presented the distribution of the violations through military attacks, according to Syrian governorates as follows: 80 breaches in Damascus suburb, 59 breaches in Hama, 48 breaches in Homs, 40 breaches in each of Idlib, Dara'a and Lattakia, 4 breaches in Kunitra, and two breaches in Damascus by government forces. While the violations by alleged Russian forces distributed as follows: 10 breaches in Hama, 9 breaches in Aleppo, 6 breaches in Idlib, 5 breaches in Lattakia, and one breach in Homs.
The report mentioned that Kurdish self-management forces committed one violation through military attacks in each of Aleppo, Al Raqqa and Al Hasaka. The armed opposition groups committed 3 breaches in Aleppo and one breach in Hama.
The distribution of breaches through arrests was as follows: 43 breaches in Damascus, 41 breaches in Damascus suburb, 16 breaches in each of Homs, Hama and Lattakia, 13 breaches in each of Deir Al Zour and Hama, 10 breaches in Al Hasaka and one breach in Tartous at the hand of government forces. While the breaches through arrests by Kurdish self-management forces distributed as follows: 28 breaches in Al Hasaka, 7 breaches in Aleppo and 2 breaches in Al Raqqa.
The report recorded the prevention of aid convoys to Al Mo'adamyia city in Damascus suburb two times since the beginning of the truce in 27 February.
The report indicated that the violations in 15th day of the truce reached 42 breaches, 32 breaches through military attacks and 11 breaches through arrests.
The report recommended the joint American and Russian committee to investigate those incidents, announce the results to the Syrian people and prevent it from happening again.
The report demanded the international community to correlate the ceasefire with political efforts that would pave the way towards a transitional stage that would result in a democratic regime, which will end the suffering of the Syrian people.
The report indicated that if breaches are still being committed, then that fragile ceasefire may fail at any moment. Since USA is a major advocate for the agreement, then it should persuade the Russian government to cease its airstrikes and pressure its ally the Syrian government to do so.
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By Keith Butler, LifePatent Founder & Lead Hemp Researcher
Only a handful of Cannabis' 100+ chemical compounds known as cannabinoids have been isolated, scientifically tested, or tapped for their potential healing properties. CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid), a less widely known cannabinoid than its more familiar CBD or THC counterparts, is often referred to as another therapeutic molecule offered by the versatile hemp plant (Cannabis sativa subspecies).
In reality, CBDA is merely the more acidic precursor molecule of CBD—wholly intact before processing, CBDA contains an additional amino acid (carboxylic acid) that is removed by the heating and aging (decarboxylation) process, that turns CBDA into the better known, and more neutral, CBD. However, unlike CBD (and THC), CBDA itself may not stimulate the endocannabinoid system. Instead, it affects other non-endocannabinoid receptors and enzymes, meaning it may have singularly unique, diverse and even complementary effects on health and wellness.
Compared to CBD, there has been far less research on the beneficial properties of CBDA and its implications for human health. Most studies have been carried out on cell cultures or animal models—as such, this research is considered in its preclinical trial stage. However, despite the preliminary status of these studies, they have been promising enough to encourage pharmaceutical companies to pursue patents in advance of more thorough clinical trials that will seek to verify the medicinal effects of CBDA.[1]
For now, CBDA appears to hold promise in some of the same areas that CBD has earned some of its therapeutic credentials. Exploration into CBDA's efficacy in treating epilepsy and reducing or eliminating seizures is lagging behind that of CBD's, but in some states, CBDA is becoming a popular treatment approach for patients with epilepsy.[2] A number of animal studies have also looked at the ability of CBDA to regulate mood and anxiety, specifically to reduce nausea and vomiting. Such studies have suggested that CBDA might even be more effective at reducing vomiting compared to CBD, including 'anticipatory nausea' which is linked to anxiety.[3]Like CBD, it also has been found to show anti-inflammatory potential by inhibiting key enzyme receptors responsible for inflammation and pain, which also suggests CBDA's potential future role as a pain-relieving analgesic.[4]CBDA may also bear the potential to limit the proliferation, or metastasis, of aggressive cancer cells.[5][6]And while CBD's calming influence as an anti-anxiety remedy is well-documented, CBDA shows its mood-altering properties and anti-depressant effects at a dose 10-100 times smaller than CBD.[1]
Although not yet replicated in humans, these early studies serve as important markers and encouraging indicators in our quest to unlock the full power and potential of the hemp plant. Although most research into the clinical effects of cannabinoids to date has focused on the non-acidic forms, new interest is driving investigations into the distinct physiological effects of acidic cannabinoids, like CBDA.
Because Cannabis is one of the oldest known medicinal plants which produces pharmacologically-important compounds, it is not at all surprising that focused efforts to unlock the potential of CBD in its rawest form (CBDA) are underway. CBDA does require a careful extraction process, which can be expensive and accounts for the lower availability of CBDA in the marketplace. But the good news is that dosing with CBDA can be lower because it is efficiently and effectively metabolized, resulting in the magnification of CBD levels in the human body.[2] CBDA's bioavailability may lend to its desirability as a therapeutic complement to its more neutral cannabinoid counterpart, working hand-in-hand to enhance the delivery of benefits currently associated with CBD-only remedies.
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[1]Shbiro, L., Hen-Shoval, D., Hazut, N., Zalsman, G., Mechoulam, R., Weller, A., & Shoval, G. (2017). Anti-depressant-like effects of cannabidiol and cannabidiolic acid in genetic rat models of depression. European Neuropsychopharmacology,27(4), S783-S784.
[2]Ujvay, I., & Hanus, L. (2016). Human metabolites of cannabidiol: A review on their formation, biological activity, and relevance in therapy. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 1.1, 90-101. doi:10/1089/can.2015.0012
[1]See, for example, CBDA patent for treatment of epilepsy: https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2017025712A1/en
[2]Sulak, D., Saneto, R., Goldstein, B. (2017). The current status of artisanal cannabis for the treatment of epilepsy in the United States. Epilepsy & Behavior. Available at: http://www.cannabisactiva.com.ar/estudios_pdf/the_current_status_of_artisanal_cannabis_for_the_treatment_of_epilepsy_in_the_united_states.pdf
[3]Bolognini, D., Rock, E. M., Cluny, N., Cascio, M. G., Limebeer, C. L., Duncan, M., Stott, C. G., Javid, F. A., Parker, L. A., & Pertwee, R. G., (2013). Cannabidiolic acid prevents vomiting in Suncus murinus and nausea-induced behavior in rats by enhancing 5-HT receptor activation. British Journal of Pharmacology, 168(6), 1456-1470.
[4]Takeda, S., Misawa, K., Yamamoto, I., & Watanabe, K. (2008). Cannabidiolic acid as a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory component in cannabis. Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 36(9), 1917-1921.
[5]Takeda, S., Okajima, S., Miyoshi, H., Yoshida, K., Okamoto, Y., Okada, T., Amamoto, T., Watanabe, K., Omiecinski, C. J., & Aramaki, H. (2012). Cannabidiolic acid, a major cannabinoid in fiber-type cannabis, is an inhibitor of MDA-MB-213 breast cancer cell migration. Toxicology Letters, 214(3), 314-319.
[6]Takeda, S., Okazaki, H., Ikeda, E., Abe, S., Yoshioka, Y., Watanabe, K., Aramaki, H. (2104). Down-regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) by cannabidiolic acid in human breast cancer cells. Journal of Toxicological Science, 39(5), 711-716.
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– (1) w buddyzmie japońskim, główny, zasadniczy przedmiot (wizerunek, obraz, posąg, zwoje pisma, mandale) kultu; główny przedmiot kultu w świątyni, zwykle buddy lub bosatsu, umieszczony w głównym pawilonie kompleksu świątynnego; (2) idol, obiekt adoracji.

Znaczenie słowa
Słowo go-honzon składa się z dwóch części:
 zasadniczej honzon (本尊), która oznacza → "zasadniczy wizerunek" (Buddy), "obiekt adoracji, szacunku, czci"
 oraz – na znak czci – go- (御 lub ご) → przedrostka honoryfikatywnego, wyrażającego uznanie, szacunek, adorację.
Papierowe zwoje wiszące honzon nazywają się kakejiku go-honzon lub moji-mandara → "mandala skryptowa" lub "mandala zapisana znakami".

Go-honzon Nichirena
Go-honzon w buddyzmie Nichirena odnosi się do wiszącej, kaligraficznej mandali (moji-mandara, ilustracja po prawej), którą napisał on sam i do której skierowane są pieśni modlitewne.

Znaczenie słów inwokacji Namu Myōhō Renge Kyō:
 南無 - Namu → tu: chwała (od sanskr. namas → "uwielbienie, ukłon i pozdrowienie", interpretowane jako "Jestem oddany");
 妙 - Myō → tajemnica, cudowność, dziwność; 妙法 - myōhō → cudowne prawo Buddy;
 法 - Hō → prawo, doktryna;
 蓮 - Ren → lotos; 蓮華 - renge → kwiat lotosu
 華 - Ge → kwiat;
 経 (經) - Kyō → sutra.

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In July 2010 it was announced that the first iteration of the game had been scrapped, and a new version, Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of the Second, would be developed in its stead. The new iteration of Ragnarok Online 2 returns to the systems and mechanics of the original Ragnarok Online while keeping the 3D engine. The game engine was changed several times since its predecessor opened its long running closed beta in 2007. It was mentioned that the new version of Ragnarok Online 2 will be using the Gamebryo engine. The previous iteration used Unreal Engine 2.5.
Ragnarok Online 2 SEA was released by AsiaSoft to four countries in South East Asia which are Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Ragnarok Online 2 was released by Gravity Interactive, to all of North America and Europe. It was in Open Beta from April 18th, 2013 to April 22nd, 2013. It was officially launched on May 1, 2013.
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Thanks to the popular hotel review site, TripAdvisor, we have some fresh thoughts on how to avoid pickpockets, the bane of every traveler's existence. Well, some would say that airport security is the bane of every air traveler's existence, but pickpockets do affect families, too.
Thanks to the popular hotel review site, TripAdvisor, we have some fresh thoughts on how to avoid pickpockets, the bane of every traveler's existence. Well, some would say that airport security is the bane of every air traveler's existence, but pickpockets do affect families, too. Whether you're on a long road trip or round-the-world expedition, no one wants the hassle of replacing their valuables while on vacation.
The family vacation is an important time to introduce kids to safety in general, starting with safety in public places (especially for students traveling alone), hotel room safety, and pool and water safety, all topics that FTF experts have addressed.
Watching their valuables is an important lesson for kids to learn. Some experts recommend that kids switch out the tell-tale white earbuds that come with expensive iPods for non-brand ones that can be purchased cheaply in electronic stores. Ditto for putting portable video game players and pocket digital cameras in non-descript carrying cases. Parents may want to limit the amount of cash that kids carry, allowing just enough to return to a hotel in case the child gets lost or separated from a group. Every traveler should lock up his or her passport in the hotel room safe, and travel around with only a photocopy.
In addition to these common sense precautions, TripAdvisor travelers and editors share five tips to help everyone in the family avoid getting pickpocketed.
1. Never keep your wallet or valuables in your rear pocket, even if it buttons – it's by far the easiest target.
2. Beware of the distraction tactic. Dropping something near you, squirting something on you, or simply jostling you. Be on guard when in crowds, and secure your belongings.
3. Pickpockets often work in pairs or groups and it's not just the usual suspects. Be cautious with any strangers–sometimes people who don't look like they'd be a threat, such as children or the elderly, can be part of larger operations.
5. Before you set off on a trip, pare down the contents of your purse or wallet as the smaller the bulge, the less likely pickpockets are to covet it.
"Not always a basic 'lift-and-run' operation, expert pickpocketing can sometimes involve more complicated scams," said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "Travelers need to be aware of all kinds of tricks meant to distract them from their belongings while enjoying popular world attractions."
The 10 citiies noted below, most in Europe — and crammed with outdoor attractions that attract crowds and pickpocketers — should be visited with the most caution. Descriptions of neighborhoods provided by TripAdvisor and its site visitors.
One reviewer actually compares Barcelona pickpocketing to a generally practiced and accepted sport, like soccer. For those who'd rather stay off the field, take caution: Las Ramblas, the famous wide, pedestrian walkway full of life, music, and people at all hours of the day and night, is the perfect place to get your purse poached.
With its ancient buildings and astounding historical and cultural attractions, Rome is full of both tourists and incredible things to sightsee. With thousands of people admiring the Trevi Fountain or the Pantheon, it's easy for a pickpocket to lift a camera or purse with a quick snip of scissors or some clever handiwork with a zipper.
El Rastro fleamarket and the crowded metro are often cited as spots where unfriendly pickpocket schemes can put a damper on a visit to this beautiful city. However, travelers should also beware that in museums (Madrid has many) pickpockets can be crafty as well, preying on distracted tourists.
The City of Light draws enormous crowds from the base of the Eiffel Tower to the steps of Sacre-Coeur and everywhere in between. But enormous crowds can also be found below ground, in the city's metro system, where travelers should be especially cautious.
It is certainly easy to see why tourists would be distracted by the majestic beauty of Michelangelo's David and the other incredible and awe-inspiring works of art and pieces of history all around Florence. When admiring Michelangelo's creation, or at its replica in busy Piazza della Signoria, be alert that others may have their attention on your wallet.
Buenos Aires is a vibrant and culturally rich city with much to offer, from the famed Teatro Colon to the city's many distinct neighborhoods. However, if while sightseeing you find you are suddenly covered in "bird droppings" (likely mustard) and a "friendly" local (likely a thief) happens to be standing by with napkins to help you clean up, beware.
It's easy to get carried away in Amsterdam with so many fun things to see and do, but don't be too taken in by the canals and the friendly, laid-back atmosphere – pickpocketers have been known to take advantage of countless tourists in this enchanting city.
This legendary city features countless ancient monuments, many of which are outdoors. Whether visiting the Parthenon on the Acropolis, or anything else in this magnificent historic city, keep the bags close to the vest while your eyes admire the rest.


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Uhthoff's Phenomenon in Multiple Sclerosis
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Antiseizure Drug Helps Optic Neuritis in Multiple Sclerosis
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Should You Take Fish Oil for Multiple Sclerosis?
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Fighting Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
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Statins for Multiple Sclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis with Natural Remedies: How Could Curcumin Work in MS
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Overactive Bladder Drug May Restore Myelin in Multiple Sclerosis
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Value of Vitamin B12 for Multiple Sclerosis
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Arrowhead vs Milwaukee Washington (3/7/1996 at UW Field House, Madison, Wis.)
Arrowhead vs Milwaukee Washington
3/7/1996 2:05 p.m. at UW Field House, Madison, Wis.
VISITORS: Arrowhead 21-4
42 Angela Wenzel....... f  7-11   0-0    4-4    5  7 12   4  18  0  2  0  0  23
40 Jenny Bergman....... c  4-8    0-0    0-0    1  3  4   2   8  1  2  2  0  27
10 Nicole Majinski..... g  0-4    0-2    0-0    0  0  0   2   0  1  2  0  0  19
12 Jamie Gantner....... g  0-6    0-1    0-0    2  2  4   4   0  3  1  1  2  28
20 Pam Doleshal........ g  5-14   0-2    0-2    2  5  7   2  10  2  5  0  2  31
24 Erin O'Driscoll.....    0-0    0-0    0-0    0  1  1   0   0  0  2  0  0   1
30 Becky Nejedlo.......    0-0    0-0    0-0    0  0  0   0   0  1  0  0  0   3
32 Kati Dowling........    0-2    0-1    0-0    1  0  1   0   0  0  1  0  2   9
34 Laura Condon........    0-1    0-1    0-0    0  1  1   0   0  0  1  0  0   4
44 Liz Schroeder.......    0-0    0-0    0-0    0  0  0   0   0  0  0  0  0   2
50 Becky Davison.......    0-1    0-0    1-2    0  1  1   0   1  0  1  0  0   4
52 Bridget Nolan.......    0-0    0-0    2-2    1  2  3   0   2  0  1  1  0   9
TEAM................                            2  2             1
Totals..............   16-47   0-7    7-10  12 24 36  14  39  8 19  4  6 160
TOTAL FG% 1st Half:  0-0   0.0%   2nd Half: 16-47 34.0%   Game: 34.0%  DEADB
3-Pt. FG% 1st Half:  0-0   0.0%   2nd Half:  0-7   0.0%   Game:  0.0%   REBS
F Throw % 1st Half:  0-0   0.0%   2nd Half:  7-10 70.0%   Game: 70.0%    2
HOME TEAM: Milwaukee Washington 23-3
40 Myesha Bledsoe...... f  4-11   1-6    2-4    1  1  2   1  11  1  0  0  2  30
52 Talia Goudy......... f  5-17   0-0    4-6    1  6  7   1  14  0  0  0  0  31
32 Jerica Watson....... c 10-11   0-0    0-1    5  6 11   4  20  1  3  1  2  29
04 Dee Dee Pate........ g  5-13   0-2    0-2    1  1  2   1  10  3  4  0  4  32
30 Benita Lee.......... g  0-4    0-0    0-1    4  5  9   1   0  2  3  0  3  27
20 Markeisha Morris....    0-1    0-0    0-0    1  1  2   0   0  0  0  0  0   5
22 Shunta Dangerfield..    0-0    0-0    0-0    0  0  0   0   0  0  0  0  0   2
42 Weegee Hartfield....    0-0    0-0    0-0    1  0  1   0   0  0  0  0  0   1
44 Jenetta Springfield.    0-1    0-0    0-0    1  0  1   1   0  0  0  0  0   3
TEAM................                                             1
Totals..............   24-58   1-8    6-14  15 20 35   9  55  7 11  1 11 160
3-Pt. FG% 1st Half:  0-0   0.0%   2nd Half:  1-8  12.5%   Game: 12.5%   REBS
Officials: Douglas Englebrecht, Lyle Schneider
Technical fouls: Arrowhead-None. Milwaukee Washington-None.
Score by Periods                1st  2nd  3rd  4th   Total
Arrowhead.....................   10    6   12   11  -   39
Milwaukee Washington..........   19   14   13    9  -   55
Jirica Watson of Milwaukee Washington sets the Division 1 record for field
goal percentage in a tournament game at .909 by hitting 10-of-11 field goals.


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The Buffalo Bills revamped front office looks very familiar
By Josh Houtz@houtz May 22, 2017, 3:00pm EDT
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There wasn't much to like about the Buffalo Bills under former Head Coach Rex Ryan. Sure, I realize they are division rivals and let's be honest, many of us despise the very existence of the other three AFC East teams. In fact, the best thing about the Bills under Sexy Rexy was how easy it was for Jay Ajayi to run for 200 yards in both of their 2016 meetings. In the end, Rex was fired and the Bills brought in a head coach that demands respect from players and coaches alike. Sadly, I believe Sean McDermott has Buffalo headed in the right direction. It wasn't long after the draft the team dismissed the entire scouting department, paving the way to a new regime in Buffalo. This regime looks very familiar and should give all Dolphins' fans an uncomfortable feeling in their stomachs.
Let's take a look at the Bills recent front office additions
Brandon Beane, General Manager
Buffalo signed Carolina's assistant GM, Brandon Beane to oversee the team's roster. He worked in Carolina for the last 19 years and has learned the inner workings of an NFL front office. He's experienced enough to put together quite the front office. His new group of personnel is littered with former Miami Dolphins' scouts and front office castaways. Many of these men played a crucial role in building the core foundation for the Miami Dolphins and are expected to do the same in Buffalo.
Joe Schoen, Assistant General Manager
Beane wasted no time finding an assistant general manager and plucked away Miami's director of player personnel, Joe Schoen. Schoen has been with the Dolphins since 2008, where he started as a national scout. He's been a huge contribution to the team's scouting department and had his fair hand in drafting some of the current players on the roster. After his sixth season in Miami, Schoen was promoted to director of player personnel. Although the Dolphins and Tannenbaum were able to block the hire, they allowed the Bills to pluck away the highly regarded scout. Buffalo got a good one in Joe Schoen.
Brian Gaine, Vice President of Player Personnel
Gaine spent six years with the Dolphins, and eventually worked his way up to assistant general manager under Jeff Ireland. During his time with Miami, Gaine interviewed for the general manager position twice. Despite being named a finalist both times, he was never picked for the job. When Dennis Hickey was brought on board, Miami terminated Gaine. Not long after, he arrived in Houston where he was named director of player personnel. Although he applied for the Bills' vacant GM position this offseason, it was eventually given to Beane. Gaine liked what Buffalo was building so much, that he made a lateral move to join the team. I'm confident the next time we discuss Brian Gaine, he will be announced as general manager for an NFL franchise.
Dennis Hickey, Senior College Scout
Silverfox will always have a special place in the hearts of many fans. The former Miami Dolphins' general manager, drafted several key players currently on the roster. Those players include: Jarvis Landry, Jay Ajayi, Ja'Wuan James, DeVante Parker, Terrence Fede, Jordan Phillips, Tony Lippett, among several others. Unfortunately, when Mike Tannenbaum arrived in Miami, Hickey was the odd man out. He left Miami shortly after the 2015 season. Before the Dolphins hired Hickey as their general manager, Hickey spent 18 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's done it all and with the help of his former pupils Schoen and Gaine, will help improve the Bills' roster significantly.
I think it's safe to say, the Bills are a whole lot better now than they were a year ago.


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Sudan and Uganda announce direct flights between both countries
Sudanese carrier Tarco Air is to start direct flights between Khartoum and Uganda's Entebbe International Airport as the two countries move to capitalise on warming relations and boost trade.
A communique issued late on Monday after talks between Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and Sudan's President Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir who was visiting the East African country, said the direct flights would "promote trade, tourism and investment" between both countries.
According to its website, Tarco Air is a private Sudanese domestic carrier established in 2009.
Both leaders also discussed the need to exploit commercial opportunities spurred by the United States' lifting of economic sanctions on Sudan.
The U.S. lifted long-standing sanctions against Sudan last month, saying it had made progress fighting terrorism and easing humanitarian distress.
Sudan mainly imports coffee from Uganda which is Africa's largest exporter of the commodity. According to Uganda government-run sector regulator, Sudan is the second biggest importer of Ugandan coffee after the European Union.
For years relations between Uganda and Sudan were icy, undermined by mutual suspicions over supporting rebel groups on each other's territory.
Uganda accused Sudan of offering succour to the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) warlord Joseph Kony while Sudan said Uganda was lending support to SPLA, the rebel group that was fighting for an Independent South Sudan.
Relations have, however, gradually warmed in recent years after South Sudan gained independence and the LRA was driven from its bases in northern Uganda to the jungles of Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo.
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5 untranslatable Spanish words English needs right now
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Italki vs Gymglish: which is best?
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1001 ways to learn a language
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Behind the scenes of your Gymglish language lessons
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The European language landscape: a tour of the French language
When it comes to linguistic diversity, Europe may appear to be a poor performer at first glance. In terms of indigenous languages, it accounts for only 3% of the world's spoken languages, a percentage that pales in comparison to 30% for Africa or Asia.
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Created in 2010, the DCL (Diplôme de Compétence en Langues) is a diploma that certifies a candidate's level in 12 languages: German, English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, French, Portuguese and French sign language. Issued by the French National Education System, the diploma is valid for life following completion of an exam.
Months of the year in French
As you learn basic French words, you'll realize that months in French are useful to have in your vocabulary. The French word for each month (un mois) is based on the Latin used in the Roman calendar, similar to English.
Learn the days of the week in French
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5 dumb reasons to learn Spanish
Hola amigos and amigas, formigos and formigas. We've already made a serious post, admittedly mostly for robots, and entirely in French, about why learning Spanish is a good idea.


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How fiction and poetry can help you navigate a loved one's dementia (via Washington Post)
Posted on March 11, 2022 by thepoetslist in News
On the way to Albuquerque for a holiday with my parents, I bought a used audio version of Nicholas Sparks's "The Notebook" at a truck stop outside Flagstaff, Ariz. Told mostly in flashback, the sentimental 1940s love story was diverting enough to get me through six hours of desert highway. However, it was the present-day narrative centering on a character with dementia that helped me take the first steps toward recognizing my father's unusual anxiety, irritability and confusion as possible signs of something much larger.
Months later, after Dad's diagnosis at age 57, I picked up a copy of "The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias" for an overview and a rundown of action-based tips such as sticking to a routine, staying in the moment and safety-proofing. The manual was helpful on a logistical level, but I craved something more.
Dad's neurologist called Alzheimer's "a real weird city," and, more than 20 years later, I can think of no more apt description for the challenging and changing terrain we navigated as a family. That chance listen to Sparks's novel gave me my first point on a new map. During the rest of my time as a caregiver, and in the years since my father's death, the most lasting and comforting guidance has come from art.
Fiction writer Aimee Bender's short story "The Rememberer" helped me begin to frame the complexity of my own emotional response to Dad's illness. The narrator relates the de-evolution of her partner as he goes from man, to ape, to eventually a salamander. On the first day of his transformation, the narrator and the ape sit on the lawn together, ripping up the grass. Recognizing her lover in this creature, she mourns her loss while simultaneously meeting this new version where he is.
The story helped me get my bearings in my rapidly transforming world and provided a template for approaching a heartbreaking situation with attentiveness and curiosity.
Bender, along with other magical realists and speculative writers, merges the surreal with the commonplace, asking the reader to exist in a state of ambiguity that will be familiar to those who have some experience with Alzheimer's or dementia. Poetry, with its reliance on metaphor and imagery, often does the same thing.
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As online poker has grown in popularity, people have developed tools and web-based services to help them play better online. We think it is okay for players to use some of these tools and services. However, we think that some go beyond what we consider acceptable as an aid to playing online.
There are many things that a player can do to improve their chances in a poker game. For instance, they can play a lot and gain experience, or they can read a book about poker. Both of these techniques are clearly appropriate. At the other end of the spectrum, they can use a tool that informs them exactly what action to take in real-time. This is clearly cheating.
In between those two extremes are many tools - some of which we consider to be too close to cheating. For example, there are people building databases with profiles of many players online, and they are sharing access to these databases. A player with access to such a database can call up detailed information about their opponents without ever playing against those opponents themselves. We believe this gives that player an unfair advantage against others at their table.
The policy we have developed over the years follows thorough discussions internally and with poker experts, including our team of professionals. It is designed to be an appropriate compromise between allowing the use of tools and services that might enhance the playing and learning experience for the user, while prohibiting tools and services that give the user an unfair advantage.
We encourage feedback from our customers and take constructive feedback into consideration in future updates to our policy. However, knowledgeable people will disagree over what is appropriate and what is not.
Tools and services that simply report basic game state information, such as pot odds or absolute hand strength.
Reference material that is static and basic in nature, such as simple table-based starting hand charts advising on what hands to play or not in unopened pots.
Tools or services that monitor and display numerical-based statistics in-game, but make use of only information that you have accumulated through your own play. Furthermore, there are qualitative limitations on any statistics displayed in-game, such as not being able to be split based on card values. There are also feature limitations of tools and services displaying statistics in-game, such as not being able to automatically change displayed statistics based on game state or opponent tendencies.
Macros and Hotkey programs for gameplay efficiency that do not reduce the requirement of a player having to make a decision. The player must decide what action to take and the exact relative size of any bet or raise, with the macro or hotkey merely executing this decision. For example, a hotkey that bets half the pot is permitted. A hotkey that bets a randomised amount between half and three quarters of the pot is prohibited.
† In addition, tools and services that have features prohibited for use, but can reliably detect the poker client and restrict the prohibited functionality (either by disabling prohibited features or terminating the software) are generally permitted.
We do not make any guarantees regarding the functionality, reliability, or safety of any of these tools or services.
Note that these are examples only and this list is not intended to be exhaustive. If a specific tool or service you are interested in is not listed on this information page, please contact Support with all the information you have about the tool or service in question.
Further detail regarding features that are permitted and prohibited can be found in more depth in our Reference Guide.
Any tool or service that plays without human intervention (a 'bot') or reduces the requirement of a human to make decisions. A human must decide what action to take and the exact relative size of any bet or raise. For example, 'auto-folders' and tools that randomise the size of bets are prohibited.
Any tool or service that offers real-time advice on what action to take through reading of the current game state (a 'bot').
Any tool or service that delays a player's decision by either a specific or randomised amount of time.
The practice of datamining hands or private results (observing games without playing in order to build up a database of hand histories for future reference); the use of hands or private results acquired through datamining; the mass sharing of hands, private results or playing statistics for the purpose of analysis of opponents.
Any tool or service for table selection efficiency that filters or sorts available tournaments, or automates/semi-automates the process of joining available tournaments, based on opponent gameplay statistics or notes.
Any tool or service for ring game selection efficiency.
‡ Hosting live streams on Twitch and other similar services is not considered as sharing hole card data.
There are some tools and services which have legitimate uses for analysing your game, but are not appropriate for use during play. As such, their use when any of our clients, apps or software are open is prohibited.
Reference material that provides advice that goes beyond a basic level, such as a large collection of tables offering recommendations beyond whether to play certain hands or not in unopened pots.
Tools or services designed specifically to ease referral to reference material.
Tools or services that compute advanced equity calculations, such as range vs range simulators, ICM or Nash Equilibrium-based programs.
Look to see if any prohibited tools or services are running on a player's computer.
Analyse playing and behavioural tendencies indicative of players using prohibited tools or services.
It is also not possible for our staff to remotely modify any file on your computer, or send any file to your machine.
We may, at our discretion, prevent our client program from running on your machine, or require players to upgrade the client program.
While we reserve the right to withhold funds of somebody running a prohibited tool or service, we are not going to do this lightly. Our goal is to educate players who are found to be using prohibited software that is publicly available for download.
is found to be privately developing or using privately developed software that violates our policies.
As stated, our policy has developed over time. Occasional updates are required to adapt to changing sentiments of our player base and experts, as well as the changing features of the tools and services that are available. We assume no responsibility to notify players of changes to this policy. Players should regularly check this page for changes.
If you have any further questions, please visit the Help Center or contact Support.


Paying medical bills is a fear that plagues nearly every human being, regardless of their age. However, this has become a prevalent concern amongst older generations, especially as they near retirement and discover their financial plan is inadequate. Plus, it does not help that the cost of various medical operations has increased greatly over the past few years. As a result, health issues are now the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States.
Leading a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent different medical conditions from occurring and extend one's life. However, investing in long-term care insurance is not only an excellent financial choice but a strong safety net as well.
As we know, this form of insurance assists individuals in paying for certain medical expenses as they get older, such as staying in a rehabilitation center or nursing home for an extended period. Statistics show that even the healthiest individuals will need one or more of these services at some point in life, and stays in these sorts of facilities have only become more and more expensive. So, it should come as no surprise that few people have the cash to pay for them outright.
With those facts in mind, let us take the time to explore the other ways in which long-term care insurance has changed over the years.
There are numerous plans to consider when it comes to long-term care insurance. For instance, those who cannot afford stand-alone long-term care insurance policies, or feel confident in their ability to "self-insure," often opt for policies that blend the benefits of long-term care and life insurance.
Such a policy gives holders the ability to choose between long-term care benefits for care or a death benefit. If it turns out one does not need the long-term care benefits, they will secure and receive their death benefit in full.
However, no matter one's financial situation, it is imperative they work with an insurance professional to select the plan that truly aligns with their needs and circumstances.
Given the increased demand for long-term care, the cost of a policy has increased. However, there are ways to ensure one is not paying too much for their long-term care policy. For instance, if one plans ahead and purchases this policy early in life and while they are still in relatively good health, they should be able to lock in a lower rate than an older, less healthy applicant.
Although this type of insurance policy should be based on the medical needs of each person, it would be wise to plan for the worst. While an applicant may be in excellent health when they purchase their policy, life can change in an instant. Therefore, one should always carefully consider their family health history, current lifestyle, and other pertinent factors before choosing between a basic or more robust long-term care policy.


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Hawaii Film Critics Society
Hawaii Based Film Critics
Barry Wurst
Myong Choi
Terry Hunter
Aron Medeiros
Greg Turner
Jason David
Gary Cogill
Suburbicon
Barry Wurst II
At the start of "Suburbicon," the 1957-set drama directed by George Clooney, a horrible crime is committed in a vast suburb. Without giving too much away, a woman is murdered in front of her family, a child witnesses the horrifying crime and a visit to the police station only unveils another level of wrongdoings. While very bad things are taking place in the home of Gardner (played by Matt Damon) and his wife (played by Julianne Moore), another foul incident is occurring one house away: an African-American family moves in next door and is instantly harassed and tormented by the other neighbors in the predominantly white neighborhood. The decision to focus on the crime story and literally shove the racial violence subplot into the background is one of the many things wrong with this movie.
Let's talk about the screenplay, which was famously unfinished by Joel and Ethan Coen and completed by Clooney and his writing/producing partner, Grant Heslov. One of the central observations made is that, as a race crime is building in a black household, another, different violation in their white neighbor's home is escalating but overlooked. If the two story threads merged in a meaningful way, the film might have worked. As is, the African-American characters are marginalized and register as little more than symbols. For a highly touted script penned by four highly lauded film artists, "Suburbicon' feels half baked and unfinished.
Damon is miscast here, playing a variation on the tragic/pathetic lout William H. Macy turned into a master class in "Fargo." His performance never gets under the skin of the character, though Damon fights a losing battle, as the character isn't fully realized. The same goes for Moore, a typically brilliant actress who is visibly trying to dig into her part and doesn't quite get there. Moore plays twins here and, sad to say, this isn't one of those celebratory occasions where one performer creates two distinctly different individuals. I hate to say it but, in this case, less is Moore.
"Suburbicon" has been improperly promoted as a dark comedy but is actually a social commentary sprinkled with vicious sequences of violence. What makes it an interesting failure is that Clooney is visibly trying very hard to make a Coen Brothers movie. Despite having worked for Joel and Ethan Coen twice and selecting a production with great collaborators, this only demonstrates how hard it is to make a great Coen Brothers movie. What Clooney especially botches is the tone and a consistent note for his cast to play.
The actor who nails every scene is Oscar Isaac, who recently starred in the Coen Brother's "Inside Llewyn Davis." Isaac's supporting role, as a cleverer-than-he-looks insurance agent, is a highlight, as he clearly knows what kind of movie he's in. I also loved the look of "Suburbicon," with its lavish recreation of late 50's Americana. Every car, kitchen and bedroom is full of meticulous period detail. There's also the animated bit that opens the film and establishes the racial tension angle, which should have powered the story but feels like background noise.
Clooney's output as a director so far is inconsistent. I loved "Good Night and Good Luck," his still-timely dramatization of journalist Edward R. Murrow's battles against fear mongering and for the legitimacy of investigative reporting. Otherwise, Clooney also made the unsteady "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," an ultimately forgettable "Leatherheads", the overly obvious "The Ides of March" and "The Monuments Men," perhaps the gentlest film ever made about WWII. He clearly aims to make serious, unorthodox works, in the same way Sydney Pollack once did. Clooney's brand of adult-minded movies combines state of the art filmmaking and his political views but, aside from "Good Night and Good Luck," the screenplays he's chosen lack focus.
The ending of "Suburbicon" rings false, as it suggests a maudlin conclusion and asks the audience to overlook the more pressing story threads it leaves behind. The intention to combine a Coen Brothers murder farce and a depiction of systemic racism that mirrors recent events has resulted in lopsided work. Clooney should have worked harder on the screenplay, then turned it over to another director…namely, The Coen Brothers.
–originally published in Maui Time Weekly
Tagged: Ethan Coen, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Joel Coen, Julianne Moore, Matt Damon, Oscar Isaac, Suburbicon
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