Keeping Our Families Strong by Lloyd Gite appeared in the July 1987 edition of Essence Magazine in which the STEVENSON Family was profiled along with 4 other families. Below is an excerpt from that article that highlights the Stevenson Family. The entire article including the magazine cover is after the excerpt.
When the STEVENSON clan, some 200 strong, gets together in August in Los Angeles for their family reunion, the stories of their early days in Wild Horse, Oklahoma, in the 1800's will be told once again. Stories of how a Choctaw Indian named Naho married an African Slave woman, Mary STEVENSON, and took her master's last name, and stories of how the two left plantation life behind and had 15 children. The STEVENSONs, who have gathered every two years since 1961, will also share stories of how Native American and African-American together practically ran Oklahoma until it became a state in 1907.
"Some of the STEVENSONs remained in Oklahoma, but many of us moved to Arizona and northern and southern California," says 84-year-old Adam STEVENSON of Phoenix, one of the relatives who helped organize the first family reunion. "We started the reunions so we could just see one another and recount stories of the old times. The family reunions keep us closer and make us stronger."
Sylvester STEVENSON, 62 years old, calls himself "one of the younger STEVENSONs" because his grandfather lived to be 112 years old. He has been working on the upcoming reunion for almost a year and always looks forward to seeing his relatives.
"Over the years it has looked as if most Black families have somehow lost their roots," says Sylvester, who lives in Los Angeles. "They don't seem to know where they come from and what happened to them. We want to make sure that doesn't happen to the STEVENSONs."
The three-day STEVENSON family reunion is full of activities designed to keep the whole clan busy. "We always have a Friday night meet-and-greet party where everybody wears name tags because there are so many of us," says Ricki STEVENSON-Bailey, one of the STEVENSONs of the baby-boom generation. "We catch up on who's had babies, where people have moved, who's changed jobs and what accomplishments have been made."
On Saturday, day two of the reunion, the STEVENSONs will have an all-day picnic complete with a program and even a talent show. "During the program each family group goes up and tells where they are and who's been added to the family tree, so everybody there will know," explains Ricki, who recently gave birth to a seventh-generation STEVENSON, Deiadra Cameron STEVENSON-Bailey.
On Sunday, the final day of the family reunion, the STEVENSON clan will go to church and then to a large family brunch before heading back to their homes in different parts of the United States.
Over the years the STEVENSONs have compiled a directory of the entire clan and developed a tape library of family history. "The tapes date back to 1979," says Ricki. "We would sit down with the older STEVENSONs and tape their recollections about growing up in Oklahoma when it was Indian territory. We have learned so much about our ancestors, who were skilled laborers, master carpenters, school teachers, farmers and preachers."
The STEVENSON clan has also developed a unique way of remembering family members who have passed away. "Over the last few years we have created a fund. We give money to charitable organizations in the name of one of the older STEVENSONs or someone who has recently died in the family." says Ricki. "During the last family reunion we gave a check to the Catholic charities in the name of Henderson STEVENSON (who lived to be more than 85) for the Ethiopian Relief Fund."
The older STEVENSONs say they hope the younger family members will continue the strong tradition of the reunion. As for Deiadra, the newest STEVENSON, her mother Ricki will certainly encourage her. "I want Deiadra to know who the STEVENSONs are," says Ricki. "I want her to share in the pride of being part of a strong Black family. We, as Blacks, must maintain our own traditions. Knowing who we are and where we come from gives us the wherewithal to meet the daily challenges that Blacks face living and working in America.
The reunion was held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1815 S. Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73108. You may book your reservations by calling (405) 682-6000 or by fax at (405) 682-0252. The Hotel Trolley will provide transportaiton from the Will Rogers Airport to the hotel at no charge. Also, hotel parking is free.
The suites are priced at $119.00 per night, up to 4 people per suite. Please log on to Embassy Suites Hotel Oklahoma City Airport for a detailed list of accommodations and amenities.
The 2006 STEVENSON Family Reunion was held on August 11-14, 2006 in Baja, California. We sailed aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise - Monarch of the Sea.
It is the prayers of the Northern California STEVENSON Family Reunion Committee, that this letter finds everyoneof you in good health, and feeling truly blessed. Our Committee has been very busy making plans for our next family reunion. Our reunion is scheduled for Thursday, August 10 throught Sunday August 13, 2000, (a.k.a. Y2K).
As host state we have chosen to celebrate our reunion in the beauthiful city of Oakland, Califronia, at the newly renovated Marriot Hotel and Convention Center. We will be right in downtown Oakland, which will put us in the heart of the Bay Area. San Francisco, Napa, Berkely and Oakland attractions are all easily accessible from the Marriott Hotel.
Ideal airport access (SFO-22 miles/Oakland-8 miles). Freeway access blocks from the hotel.
Twelve (12) minutes to San Francisco via the Bay Area Rapid Transit (B. A. R. T.). It's easy to use, and the station is right across the street from the hotel.
There are many restaurants, shop, and neighborhoods - Old Oakland, City Center, Preservation Park, Chinatown, and Jack London Square Waterfront District. Most within walking distance.
We have been fund rasing and meeting every month. Therefore, in order to make the appropriate accomodations for our reunion and finalize our plans, it is important that we confirm the number of family members who will be able to attend.
Our reunion week will begin on Thursday, August 10, 2000, with registration and our Meet and Greet/Informational gathering. It will begin at 6:00 P. M. until 11:00 P. M., at the Calvin Simmons Ball Room on the second floor of the Convention Center. Relaz and get comfortable. Horsd'oeuvres and beverages will be available.
Day two Friday, August 11, 2000, we have a "Down Home" Family Barbecue with all of the fixings, scheduled at Dan Foley Park, in Vallejo, California. We have chartered a bus to pick us up from the hotel at 9:00 A. M., Friday morning and return at approzimately 7:00 P. M. As an additonal treat for those young and those young at heart, we have make arrangements to shuttle you across the way to Six Flags Marine World. The cost will be $20 per person for those over the age of three. Friday night will be a free night to give you a chance to experience some of the night life in the city. You can check-out local entertainment which is in walking distance or a short ride away. We will have recommendations available, for those interested.
Day three, Saturday, August 12, 2000, you'll be free to spend the day on your own, but the evening is reserved for an unforgettable Banquet and Talent Showcase. It will be held in the Emmet Jewel Ballroom on the first floor of the Convention Center at 6:00 P. M. until 12:00 A. M. This night will be filled with family history, memories and laughter. We would like to uncover some of the hidden talents and encourage some of the evolving talents, that so many of our family members possess. The Talent Showcase is open to family members of all ages. You can choose to sing, dance, read a poem, or perhaps a family skit, be as creative or as funny as you want. The choice is yours. You will have a mazimum of ten (10) minutes. Register your talent early. We will leave enough time for dancing and more socializing.
Sunday, August 13, 2000, is reserved for worship service and brunch. We will worship as a family in the Calvin Simmons Ballroom on the second floor of the Convention Center. Service will begin promptly from 9:30 A. M. to 11:30 A. M. As the old saying goes, :all good things must come to an end:, therefore, we have scheduled our Brunch & Farewll from 12:30 P. M. to 3:30 P. M. When this time comes, we pray that you all will have enjoyed your stay, met new family members and enjoyed the reunion as a whole. We want you to go back and share the memories with those family members who were not able to attend.
For those of you who will be able to travel here, to attend this Y2K STEVENSON Family Reunion, we pray that you will have a safe trip, and we look forward to seeing you soon. For those of you who will be unable to attend, we will keep you in our prayers. Just remember that most of our family members are just a phone call away. Keep in touch with your family! Strong family ties have delivered us to where we are todya, don't sever them. If we could have just one head of each family call just one other family member, that he/she has not talked to in a while we could really make the connection and tie up perhaps a few losse ends. This is also away to encourage one another to attend this monumental family reunion. Since no one is promised tomorrow, nor a new year, let's see how many calls we can make beofre the 1999 year ends. Brighten someone's day, and just say Hello!


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Q: Google Big Query SQL - Get Most Recent Column Value I have a Google Big Query Table that has an email column in it. Basically each rows shows a state the user with that email address existed in. What I want to do is query the table to get a result showing the most recent row per email address. I've tried all sorts of GROUP BY's, JOINing the table against itself and the usual fun stuff that I would use in MySQL, but I keep getting duplicate emails returned if the entire row isn't a match.
Any help is much appreciated!
Sample Data
user_email     | user_first_name | user_last_name | time      | is_deleted
test@test.com  | Joe             | John           | 123456790 |  1
test@test.com  | Joe             | John           | 123456789 |  0
test2@test.com | Jill            | John           | 123456789 |  0

So if sampling that data I would want to return:
user_email     | user_first_name | user_last_name | time      | is_deleted
test@test.com  | Joe             | John           | 123456790 |  1
test2@test.com | Jill            | John           | 123456789 |  0

A: Solved!
SELECT l.* FROM [mytable.list] l JOIN (
    SELECT user_email, MAX(time) as time FROM [mytable.list] GROUP EACH BY user_email
) j ON j.user_email = l.user_email WHERE j.time = l.time;

A: SELECT user_email, user_first_name, user_last_name, time, is_deleted
FROM (
 SELECT user_email, user_first_name, user_last_name, time, is_deleted
      , RANK() OVER(PARTITION BY user_email ORDER BY time DESC) rank
 FROM table
)
WHERE rank=1

A: There is a potential shortcoming of the use of RANK() over the alternative numbering function ROW_NUMBER(). The accepted answer does provide the desired solution, except in the event in a tie in the order by clause, were duplicate records are again returned:
with minimal_reproducible as (
select 'test@test.com' as user_email, 'Joe' as user_first_name, 'John' as user_last_name, 123456789 as time, 1 is_deleted
union all
select 'test@test.com', 'Joe', 'John', 123456789, 0
union all
select 'test2@test.com', 'Jill', 'John', 123456789, 0
)

select user_email, user_first_name, user_last_name, time, is_deleted from (
    select *,
    rank() over (partition by user_email order by time desc) as rank
    from minimal_reproducible) inner_table
where rank = 1;

A better solution therefore is to use ROW_NUMBER() in the place of RANK() to ensure (albeit arbitrarily) unique user_email come what may:
with minimal_reproducible as (
select 'test@test.com' as user_email, 'Joe' as user_first_name, 'John' as user_last_name, 123456789 as time, 1 is_deleted
union all
select 'test@test.com', 'Joe', 'John', 123456789, 0
union all
select 'test2@test.com', 'Jill', 'John', 123456789, 0
)

select user_email, user_first_name, user_last_name, time, is_deleted from (
    select *,
    row_number() over (partition by user_email order by time desc) as row_number
    from minimal_reproducible) inner_table
where row_number = 1;

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Poll: Most Americans Aren't Zionists But Democratic and Republican Party Platforms Are
By Grant Smith | al-awda.org
An unprecedented poll reveals the gaping void between American identification with Israel and the official positions taken by both major political parties.
A majority of American adults – 70.3 percent – do not consider themselves Zionists when defined as "A Zionist is a person who believes in the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel." Only 24.9 percent say, "I consider myself a Zionist" while 4.8% provided other responses.
The IRmep poll was fielded by Google Consumer Surveys June 15-18 to a representative sample of 1,030 American adult Internet users.
In contrast to their constituents, members of both major US political parties have long operated under overwhelmingly Zionist party platforms. The 2016 Democratic party platform references Israel 9 times. Republican party platform 19. They differ little on the key issues:
Other recent polling reveals the enormous divide between the views of Americans and the actions taken by their members of Congress. Americans are strongly opposed to massive, disproportionate, unconditional US foreign aid to Israel. They want Congress to consider Israel's status as the region's sole nuclear power. They would renegotiate or cancel the lopsided 1985 trade deal. They oppose relocation of the US embassy to Jerusalem, as well as the policy of "no-daylight" US coordination with Israel.
Yet most members of Congress strongly support these initiatives, including recent formal condemnations of the United Nations as inherently "anti-Israel" and ongoing attempts to outlaw grassroots boycotts of Israel over its endemic human rights abuses.
What maintains the immense void between the views of most Americans and their elected representatives? The Israel lobby.
Zionism completely took over what were formerly Jewish social welfare organizations during the years leading up to WWII. Since the 1960s, representatives of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which channels the combined political might of hundreds of establishment pro-Israel organizations, has been involved in drafting platform planks for both parties.
The Israel lobby's nonprofit arm alone employed 14,000 and claimed 350,000 volunteers in 2012. Though not financially relevant, 80 million Christian evangelicals provide a nationwide multiplier at the voting booth, the result of decades of intense Israel lobby cultivation. This is critical to the Israel lobby since according to Pew research, 82% of Jewish Americans do not belong to Jewish organizations, 70% are only somewhat or "not at all" attached to Israel, while 44% think settlement building is a bad idea. This suggests that Jewish supporters involved in the Israel lobby number only around 774,000, a population about the size of Fort Worth or Charlotte, and far from the monolith that major organizations in the lobby attempt to portray.
Many prospective candidates for national office must present position papers on Israel to regional AIPAC officials before being allowed to tap a national network of single issue pro-Israel donors for the seed-funding necessary to launch political campaigns. Any subsequent divergence from an essentially Zionist narrative or voting record can result in loss of this financial support, primary challenges and ousting from office.
This entire system, underpinned by an opaque influence network channeling millions of coordinated single-issue campaign contributions, is strongly opposed by most Americans (71%). Although there is seemingly little they can do about it, organization based on awareness, coupled with demands for overdue law enforcement and private lawsuits, could be the answer.
It is a testament to the lobby's harmful propaganda campaigns that in 2014, as it battled the Iran nuclear deal, most Americans believed Iran already possessed nuclear weapons. A plurality of Americans – in contrast to much of the world – believe Palestinians occupy Israeli land and not the reverse.
Would Washington policymaking be so unreservedly Zionist if the Israel lobby did not dominate national elections? A recent California Democratic state party resolution suggests it would not. Passed through serious grassroots policy-setting that transcended Israel lobby roadblocks, the resolution covers issues opposed or unmentioned in the national two-party system. Respect for international law and human rights. Working through the UN. Challenging the Israel lobby's toxic conflation of warranted campus protests and anti-Semitism.
However, national policymaking is only likely to improve to the degree that Zionism itself is legally challenged in the US as robustly as other past waves of foreign ideologies that were seed-funded and spread from abroad. Americans support this. When advised that the US once tried to enforce the 1938 Foreign Agents Registration Act over Israeli government-influenced public opinion and coordinated lobbying campaigns within the US, 66% of Americans favored a return to the days of challenging the lobby through the legal system.
The Zionist movement – acting through AIPAC – now appears committed to pushing the US into future military confrontations with Iran and Russia, further embroiling the US in other Middle East conflicts that serve no American interest, overturning the JCPOA, and building Israel up for military adventures. Whether Americans can "de-Zionize" Congress and government agencies to a level proportionate with their own identity is a question that could well determine the survival of the country.
June 25, 2017 - Posted by	aletho | Civil Liberties, Ethnic Cleansing, Racism, Zionism, Wars for Israel	| Israel, Palestine, United States, Zionism
"Most Americans Aren't Zionists But Democratic and Republican Party Platforms Are"
This 'IRmep Poll' only sampled 1,030 American adults, and extrapolating that to cover the 330,000,000 Americans doesn't give one much confidence in its accuracy. At worst, it could be 'influenced' by someone with an agenda to sway 'opinion' any way it liked. 'Polls' can be used to give "undue influence" to any particular subject. I just can't accept that 25% of the American population consider themselves to be "Zionists". Most of them wouldn't have a clue what 'Zionist' meant…..
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Where did Sarfraz come into this post when it had nothing to do with him? Pakistan lost wickets because we were looking for quick runs. Simple isnt it?
Btw you have Sarfraz phobia bro. 80% of your posts are bashing Sarfraz. Anyone who is watching match right now knows that he cant do much apart from may be an extra close in fielder. We understand he has proven you wrong multiple times starting from CT, but we all get proven wrong at times in life. Sarfraz is no exception, posters here are no exception. None of us is perfect. Your posts portray that all wrong is because of Sarfraz. I really hope you get well soon from this phobia. It really is not good for health.
Add to it, if you do micro analysis on each and every thing we will find faults in everyone. Yesterday you were bashing him left right and center how he shoud bowl spinners (when Wahab and Abbas were bowling) but then his change worked and Abbas got a wicket due to reverse swing. Similarly in past whenever some runs are scored against our bowling you start attacking him but then his changes work and you go into a shell. This happenes with all of us but we should not take it personally.
I am not criticizing you, May be you are thinking in a different way. I also do sometimes too like right now i think Haris should get a few overs but if we already make up our mind in bashing someone before the start, we will find faults in everyone especially in captaincy because it is ball by ball, over by over, and session by session.
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87 strikes for AUS - how many times have they lost a wicket on 87!!!! They have made it almost like a mental barrier.
Abbas gets Marsh second ball!
what are asif's stats on dead u.a.e pitches ?
Have you seen his Captaincy against BD from 12/3? He is doing exactly same - difference is, here he is playing against an AUS side incapable of putting slightest of resistance - lost 10 for 62.
Yesterday, I never criticized for bringing pacers with 48 overs old ball - that's one major part of the tactics in UAE. Even today, PAK started with Abbas & Wahab after break & Abbas did get an LBW.
The best one was the test vs England. Sarfaraz brought on Shadab against Stokes immediately and he wrote a lengthy post saying why this was poor captaincy and showed Sarfaraz was clueless.
We may actually wrap this up today.
No clue but from what I recall he wasn't as lethal on dead pitches as he was on green, livelier ones.
The squeeze followed by wickets... who would have thought?
Geez! This guy is just that damn good. Abbas - 48 wickets at 16.5 in his short career. And all at 130 kph. Keeps it simple and gets the job done. The best of his kind in test cricket today.
If Australian batsmen had any sense they would just blunt the ball and frustrate Pakistan as much as possible and take the game as deep as they can. These guys simply don't have the ability to put a price on their wickets and spend time at the crease.
Brilliant review from Saf...pad first and the other Marsh is gone!
Great referral from skipper, in spite of Abbas's hesitation.
Abbas is such a smart bowler. Once he gets the slightest bit of movement he is a handful. His control of reverse swing is brilliant.
Three wickets fall on 87.
No wickets, but this has been good from Wahab.
Sarfraz needs to calm down, wasted a review already.
Sialkot city (Abbas & Asif) has taken all the 13 AUS wickets as of now.
Bye guys - hope Aussies make it till tmro Wish to watch some part.
Abbas is just awesome. Where is Hasan Ali?
Besides the openers, australia has to completely revamp their batting order. It is absolutely pathetic how the rest of the australian batsmen play. I knew since the beginning that australia had no chance with such a weak batting unit. If this selection continues, then australia will be as weak as the windies.
A hammering from india in december is inevitable, unless they call back renshaw, handscomb, maxwell, they should also try out batsmen like kurtis patterson.
Also, a spinner like mitch swepson might have been useful on this pitch.
As for pakistan, I am really excited about abbas, he will be in the top 3 rankings after the south africa tour. taking 7 wickets on a uae pitch is no joke .
Abbas' success makes you wonder how good Sadaf could be at this level.
Disappointed to see some very poor posts in this thread from established PPers.
Be civil in your engagements with fellow posters.
This is not Twitter or some social media outlet where you're free to post as you wish.
Lol over rate was so good that they are done with the overs for the day.
Really disappointed with Yasir!!!! Struggling to take a wicket in 4th day last session.
Apparently Haris is looking more threatening.
He's allowed one or two drops. Can't remember the last one he dropped.
Australia have exceeded all expectations by managing to take it to 5th day.
Haris was our second best bowler today after Abbas.
Disappointing stuff especially from Yasir.
Both line and length bowlers, good with new ball & move the ball both ways, and have the quality of picking wickets with reverse swing. Sadaf is damn good at nailing yorkers too and slightly taller than Abbas.
Honestly he's been the best since YK. Unbelievable catcher.
What a shame. Instead of rooting for a messiah to return we should have given the domestic top performers some chances. Can't change the past but in the future let's take domestic performances a bit more seriously.
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To be honest, a bit worried going into final day. Not that Aus can chase this but can we take 7 wickets? Yasir hasn't taken a single wicket, Wahab doesn't look like taking one and Aus seem to be playing Bilal Asif much better this time around.
Australian's were always going to prepare and do their homework against Yasir. Khawaja has clearly unsettled Yasir with his flawless reverse sweeps. Why doesn't Yasir bowl over the wicket to the left handers?
I hope he proves me wrong but I wrote a year and a half ago that Yasir Shah was not the same bowler compared to when he first arrived on the scene. He's missing the bounce and drift he used to obtain. He has become a bowler reliant on sliders and minimal turning leg-breaks for LBW's and bowled.
This is the first time he has failed to pick up a single wicket in the UAE so far and his recent domestic record is unimpressive to say the least.
Abbas is usually very good at picking up an early wicket in the beginning of the day so I hope to see him get a well-deserved five-fer'.
On a side note, Haris' spin should really be used more.
Yes Haris looked very threatening. Not sure about Yasir. We need him for at least another 3 years. Hopefully finds form tomorrow.
Abbas was excellent once sgain. very dissapointed in how yasir has bowled in this match so far, but hope he comes good on day 5.
Asif's worst record was in Pakistan and best in SriLanka. So its tough to say whether he was good or poor in Asia.
Abbas was getting a bit reverse and Finch was standing outside, trying to play everything as drive on front foot to counter the LBW threat. Sarfraz put his best catcher at silly mid-on, and kept 2 men on line behind umpire, to cover major damage from anything drifting down the leg. Ball was coming in late on leg line, but not short enough to play horizontal bat shots, and it cramped his off side scoring areas - Finch resisted for sometimes, for 2-3 tight overs, but eventually went for a forcing on-drive, using too much of bottom hand, gaving a sharp low catch to Asad at 10-12 metres in front, and standing almost on the edge of the wicket.


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OYO 4552 Hotel Sharada International in Mumbai is an ideal choice of stay for business and leisure travelers, offering fine services at budget rates. The hospitable and friendly staff of OYO ensures your stay is pleasant.
Explore Mumbai and visit the famous landmarks and attractions such as Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Yogeshwari Temple among others.
Out of Cash? There is City Union Bank ATM, Syndicate Bank ATM and IDBI Bank ATM in close vicinity to the property.


A lot of things have changed since the old days of the two speed hydraulically controlled automatic transmission. And basic carburettor & points ignition. Here at Alders we have the equipment & knowledge to service and repair both old and new.
Over the years Alders Automotive has invested in the latest equipment and knowledge to service, repair and recondition all automatic transmissions, Classic & American vehicles & V8 Engines.


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As the workplace turns: Senior Managers remain focused on keeping us physically and emotionally fit
If you still have zoom fatigue, you are not alone. What needs to change as we work to reinstitute some sense of normalcy to a workplace that will never be the same? While experts boast of predictions, none of us can truly anticipate what the workplace will become, although we are seeing some consistent messaging around physical and emotional well-being as we come back to our office.
There is no perfect answer, and a one size fits all return will likely remain a bit convoluted over the long term: how should we integrate our recent past experiences of isolation into collaboration, minus the feelings of dread and illness? What we do know is that home / work boundaries remain blurred, as do wardrobe requirements. Staff returned to the break room and water cooler gossip resumed. And small mom and pop's retailers, up through to the mega-corporations continue to offer improved perks and financial incentives to motivate new hires accepting positions on the employers' terms and staff returning to the fold as health and safety remains a top priority.
Those active in today's workforce has differing expectations based on personal experiences, regardless of a global crisis. Every type of workplace will continue to tweak, adjust, and alter policies and procedures that work best for their teams. Workplace experts claim that, from every industry, they continue to field questions from anxious Human Resource, Facility, Space and Optimization Managers still scenario planning the path forward in this Pandemic environment.
"A lot of people are trying to figure out the balancing act…that goes on longer than…anticipated." Melissa White, HR Knowledge Adviser, Society for Human Resource Management, NBCNews.com January 2021
Employers are requesting and expecting staff to return, whether in time shifts or alternating workdays. While some businesses and staff have embraced uncertainty and accepted change, others still thrive on chaos and resist the new health and safety rules. As individuals reshape their feelings around personal space against human interaction, it remains difficult to fully grasp how Covid-19 will impact our health and our social skills in the not-so-distant future.
Do employees have much say over whether staff WILL return to a working environment? While a select group of industries have no choice but to accommodate a work from anywhere request, those business that rely on personal face to face interaction are left with a challenge to backfill open positions that may have been eliminated in 2020. MSN published an article July 2021 referencing the challenges Apple is having over staff return as "…employee pushback over may be indicative of a widening chasm…between employers and staff…" Sources confirm that the company has taken a stance on its position to get their teams back to their desks rather than remain virtual. It begs the question to whether the employee will drive the response to return or retire. Also featured in the story, A Gartner research piece suggested that "…68% of those who worked remotely during the Pandemic favor a hybrid model in the future…"
"…Psychologists say the lack of everyday interaction could result in extroverted people…feeling socially anxious…after being forced to accommodate the absence of others…hence a rise in social awkwardness and anxiety…" Nicole Karlis, February 2021
The effect of mass trauma will always be a profound assault to our psyche. Doctors speak of patients suffering from: increase in heart rate, blood pressure and inflammation; poor vision with extended screen time; exacerbation of existing conditions; an increase in mental health issues; excessive consumptive behaviors and social anxiety.
The four (4) most prescribed strategies to reduce feelings of anxiety around isolation include: practicing mindfulness while staying present in the moment; stay connected and express feelings for acceptance; vary methods of communication, then communicate more; practice empathy, compassion and kindness.
"The best predictor of tomorrow's behavior is todays." Julie Blackman, Social Psychologist, salon.com
We have the power within ourselves to control negative feelings: but, should you feel overwhelmed, never hesitate to seek assistance. The experts can guide you in discovering self help strategies to ease your anxiety.
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The elephant in Thailand has been a work tool for centuries, mainly in the forest industry, they are extremely strong individuals and have pulled thousands of teak trees in rain forests around Thailand. The elephant is still used today where machines still cannot get through. Around in Thailand, there is a training camps for elephants where you can also see how the work was done. Today it is mostly a tourist trap where tourists shown what happened when you used the elephant to different jobs in Thailand.
The largest and most reputable training camp is located at 37 km northwest of Lampang stone and only 70 km southeast of Chiang Mai. The daily elephant training takes place 07: 00-11: 00, and there are opportunities to ride the elephants in the area.
In all elephant camps for tourists and other camps for elephants that are trained to start the day with a bath, then have breakfast. Next follows training. Elephants can understand up to 50 different commands. And they learn how to transport heavy wood.
The elephants are mainly working in groups of seven, six of them are baby elephants who are between 3-10 years old and the last is an adult female. The elephants do not start working properly before they have completed their training, which takes between 5 to 7 years to achieve. Working life last in nearly 50 years. Most training centres are closed during the period from March to May month when the elephant mating period occurs. The elephant is a peaceful animal, but do not approach an elephant unless the coach is with it.


Feeding your baby her first solid food is an exciting event. The best time to start your baby on solids is when she is showing readiness signs. These signs include sitting well with support, development of a "pincer grasp" (picking up food between the thumb and forefinger), mouthing her toys, and showing interest in what you're eating.
Your baby should be between 4 and 6 months of age when you introduce solids. This is important because she'll be less likely to develop an allergy to foods she is not mature enough to digest.
Most pediatricians recommend iron-fortified rice cereal for your baby's first solid food. Babies generally use up their iron stores by six months of age and will benefit from the extra iron. Rice is also less likely than other grains to cause an allergic reaction. Rice cereal should be mixed with breast-milk or formula to a fairly liquid texture at first; you can decrease the amount of liquid as your baby's eating skills and appetite increase. After rice cereal, you can add other grains such as barley or oat, followed by puréed fruits and vegetables.
Always try to wait a week between introducing each new food to check for food allergies. By one year of age your baby will progress to the point where they can have well-cooked, cut-up table food. Avoid honey, cow's milk, and eggs until your baby is one year old. Peanut butter and shellfish should be avoided until 3 years of age to prevent allergies.


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Mar 24, 2017 Quwa Team -
Saudi Arabia will license-produce Chinese armed drones
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and China Aerospace Science Technology Corporation (CASC) signed an agreement to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Saudi Arabia, IHS Jane's reports.
Specific details of this agreement are not available.
During the 2017 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), which took place in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in February, Taqnia Aeronautics Company had signed an agreement with China Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT) to manufacture CH-series UAVs in Saudi Arabia.
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It is not clear if the two agreements are related, but Taqnia and KACST have collaborated on scientific and technological projects for Saudi use. This extending to CH-series drones is plausible.
Considering CASC and ALIT produce and market the CH-series, respectively, it is unclear if the sale large UAV sale announced by Chinese media in February involves the Wing Loong II, as observers had previously believed. The 'largest order' appears to have gone to CASC (from Saudi Arabia).
While both are Chinese, CASC and CAIG are competitors in the armed UAV space.
The CASC CH-4B and CAIG Wing Loong II have similar specifications, especially in terms of payload and endurance (Wing Loong II: 400 kg and 32 hours vs. CH-4B: 345 kg and 40 hours). Both UAV platforms can deploy China's range of air-to-surface munitions, such as the AR-1 laser-guided missile.
Saudi Arabia is a confirmed CH-4B operator and apparent Wing Loong user. While one cannot dismiss the possibility of acquiring both the CH-4B and Wing Loong II in large numbers, the licensed manufacturing aspect of the CASC/ALIT deal indicates that most of these drones will be of the CH-series.


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Lawmakers question 'trusted' status for Saudi fliers
Republicans slam Napolitano's new policy
Published April 16, 2013 at 2:23pm
(POLITICO) Republican Homeland Security leaders are knocking the Homeland Security Department's decision to extend a trusted traveler program to Saudi Arabia before countries like the United Kingdom and France.
Secretary Janet Napolitano reached an agreement in January with a top Saudi official to begin work on granting Global Entry status to Saudi Arabian citizens, allowing "pre-approved, low-risk travelers" to pass through customs more quickly in the United States at major U.S. airports.
Napolitano said the meeting with Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Nayef reflected a "commitment to more effectively secure our two countries against evolving threats while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.


Enjoy an escape to one of the most famous island located in the Gulf of Thailand, the eastern coastline in the southern region. Whether you are looking for a beach getaway on a white sand beach along with crystal clear water, or a wild party famously known as a full-moon party, Samui is your perfect answer. Two of its most famous beaches are Chaweng and Lamai which are particularly the city center.
The island has a number of beautiful nature attractions ranging from a plentiful national park (Angthong National Marine Park), splendid waterfall (Na Muang Waterfall), and more. There are ranges of activities you can find in Samuiincluding snorkeling trips or boat trips to the islands nearby such as Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan, Koh Pa Ngan. These excursions can be easily booked via us or by hotel (Prices is not inclusive in this package).
Pick up from Samui airport. Transfer to hotel. (Lunch and dinner are excluded).
Free time at hotel with ABF included.
Transfer from hotel to airport Samui.
Double room (standard) & breakfasts (Hotels depend on the chosen category : 3 stars / 4 stars).
Private car/van/minibus with driver throughout the tour.
An epic advanture to western Thailand. Visit the famous Bridge Over The River Kwai. Boarding on the Death Railway from WW2.
Departure from Bangkok to the western region of Kanchanaburi in the middle of rural Thais.
Arrival and lunch local food at local restaurant. Visit the War Museum "JEATH" Cemetery of the Allies. The museum has been constructed largely in the form of an Allied Prisoner of War camp. The detention hut with cramped, elevated bamboo bunks contains photographic, pictorial and physical memorabilia dating from the Second World War. Enjoy the historical stories from our professional tour guide along the trip.
Visit the famous Bridge on the River Kwai.
Boarding on the "Thai-Burma Death Railway" a very impressive train that rails are straight into the gorge and spectacular view along the River Kwai.
Arrival at hotel for dinner and overnight.
Departure from hotel by canoe ride along the river Kwai to Sai Yok Yai Waterfall, cave and Erawan waterfall.
Departure to the Erawan National Park, 550 square-kilometer, 2 sites and containing the famous seven-tiered Erawan waterfall, considered by many as one of the most beautiful waterfalls.
Departure from the hotel to stop at Wat Thum Sua. The highlighted of temple is the Giant Buddha on the hill with Thai original style. Moreover, this temple has the spectacular architecture is surrounded by green rice fields.
Lunch and return to Bangkok.
Drop off at Bangkok airport or hotel in Bangkok.
The Sun - The Sand - The Sea are the combination of the Andaman beach of Thailand. Phuket is the most popular destination for beach vacation.
Pick up from Phuket airport. Transfer to hotel. (Lunch and dinner are excluded).
Transfer from hotel to airport Phuket.
Witness Thailand's famous Damnoen Saduak floatting market where the locals bring exotic fruit to market. Enjoy a trip on a long tail boat through its canals.
DamnoenSaduak is the most popular and authentic floating market located in Rachaburi province. Catch a longtail boat trip in small canal alongside with exotic Thai households doing their morning routine and numbers of boats paddling and selling theirs fresh fruits from their farms and local souvenirs. The main draw of this visit is of course trying out Thai dishes and eating local food and also getting a glimpse of the locals' daily routines.
Kanchanaburi, home of the Kwai River, is a popular destination for a relaxing holiday. Located in a mountainous area and at a combination of KwaiNoi and KwaiYai Rivers, Kanchanaburi province also full of history and cultural stories lies from WWII memorial. During 20th century, the Japanese used army forces to build a railway from Thailand to Myanmar, because of horrible condition and horrific landscape many of them died during the construction. As a result, the railway was named as The Death Railway later on. You will get to visit this railway through a fantastic scenery over the impressive river view.
SaiYok National Park features numerous mountains, waterfalls and caves including the most famous SaiYokYai Waterfall flowing from a cliff to SaiYokriverand Lawa Caves containing stones formed by nature. During a trekking, tourists will explore the diversities of natures and plants. Another highlight in the jungle is definitely an elephant trekking and bamboo raftings in the river surrounded by the splendid forests.
PathomChedi was built in the reign of King RAMA IX is a very impressive orange chedi located in the center of NakhonPathom province. With is 395feet, it is the world's highest stupa and the largest pagoda in Thailand.
Early departure to visit the popular floating market in Rachaburi known as Damnoen Saduak. Enjoy a long tail boat trip along the canals of Damnoen Saduak.
Continues to travel to the western region of Kanchanaburi.
Departure by canoe along the river Kwai to Sai Yok Yai waterfall and Lawa caves.
Ride on elephants and down the river by raft.
Departure from hotel to Bangkok and shortstop to visit the highest Chedi in Thailand called Pathom Chedi in Nakhon Pathom.
Having Lunch at local restaurant and then return back in Bangkok.
Explore Mae Hong Son province and Pai village known for its charm , fabulous landscapes , stunning mountain view yet remains unknown to the tourists.
Mae Hong Sorn , a unique hill tribe village of the northern region of Thailand, is usually known as a "The Valleys Of Three Mist". Get a ride on an original long-tailed boat along Pai river surrounding by the picturesque mountainous area. Travel to Burmese border area to visit Karen long neck hill tribe where giraffe women lengthen their necks by wearing numbers of rings around their necks.
In a small city of Mae Hong Sorn, there are two most famous temples and are also the province's landmarks that are designed as a mix of Thai and Burmese cultures.
Pick up at hotels in Chiang Mai , transfer directly to airport and take domestic flight around 30 minutes from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. Flight Chiang Mai – Mae Hong Son is included.
Pick up at the airport to have local lunch in the restaurant in Mae Hong Son.
Visit the landmarks beautiful temples of Mae Hong Son and Mae Hong Son city.
Transfer to airport and boarding domestic flight return back to Chiang Mai. (flight Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai is included).
To maintain everyone's budget, we have not included all the excursions available, they are offered as an option on the spot.
In case of non availability of hotels mentioned in your program, we will offer a new list of hotels with same or higher standard.
Experience the magical and romantic coastline of Krabi in the south of Thailand. Krabi has more than 100 small islands and is regarded as one of the most popular beach destination in the world.
Krabi a seaside city in the south of Thailand known for its stunning beaches , crystal clear water , remarkable views and more than 100 islands.Locates 814 km south of Bangkok in the southern region of Thailand with the area of 4707 sq.km with many places to visit such as Phra Nang Caves , breath taking lagoons , towering cliffs offer many hiking trails. The province is a perfect Andaman sea for snorkeling and diving.
The best time to visit Krabi is between November and April to avoid its monsoon season.
Pick up from Krabi airport. Transfer to hotel. (Lunch and dinner are excluded).
Transfer from hotel to airport Krabi.
Khaoyai National park is regarded as the National Park Heritage of Asian , which covers an area of 2,168 square kilometers. Enjoy a night safari on a 4x4, park tour.
KhaoYai National Park, covering 2168 sq.km, it is one of the largest monsoon forest in Asia. Several mountains with peaks up to over 3 km above sea level , intact forest and recognized as the National park heritage in Asia.
HaewNarok Waterfall is the most famous waterwall in the national park has 3 levels from 60 m high up to 150 m. This waterfall is 1km from the main road and accessible on foot. The waterfall is located to the south of the national park main office.
Several waterfalls within the national park area includes Kong KaeoWaterfall ,HaewSuwat Waterfall , Mai Phon Waterfall , HaewSai Waterfall and HaewPrathul Waterfall.
Our Khaoyai night safari tour includes travelling on an open-sided truck 4WD with a spotlight into the national park area to see wildlife at its nature. The animals that you will see (depending on the conditions) are monkeys, gibbons, deer,civet and elephants.
Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok or Bangkok airport in the morning.
Depart for Nakornratchasima (Khaoyai national park) with your tour guide in a passenger van with a driver.
Visit Khaoyai national park and Haew Narok Waterfall (not recommended for clients with disability).
Installation at hotel at Khaoyai.
After dinner depart for Khaoyai night safari. Return to hotel.
Transfer to Bangkok airport or your hotel in Bangkok.
Best value package hotel 3 nights + private transfers Bangkok airport - hotel Jomtien beach Pattaya - Bangkok airport.
Pattaya, a city located in the area of Chonburi province just 147 km southeast of Bangkok at the east gulf of Thailand (90 minutes drive from Bangkok).
Pattaya is well-known as one of the most popular beach-resort destinations in Thailand with around 30 offshore islands. It is regarded as one of the hottest destinations in Thailand ,which attracts more than millions of tourists annually from all over the globe.
Things to do in Pattaya includes visiting beautiful Jomtien Beach, Na Klua beach, Pattaya beach, Wong Amat beach, Pattaya night market, skydiving ,paintball , Bungee jumping and our recommendation is taking a daytrip to visit the island nearby such as Coral island locally known as KohLan Island.
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Transfer to hotel at Pattaya (Jomtien beach).
Lunch and dinner are excluded.
Transfer from Pattaya to Bangkok.


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The Archaeological Museum of Istria, Tourism Office Pula and Association of Tourist Guides have launched a new project "Roman Pula", wishing to bring ancient Pula closer to tourists who have chosen the city as their holiday destination, so that "Roman Pula" is a sightseeing tour focusing on Antiquity.
Tourist guides dressed in ancient clothes will tell you the story of Roman Pula. The tour begins in front of the Arena, then continues to the amphitheater's underground area and then on to the Temple of Augustus. In front of the temple, theatrical group FERR performs the ancient play "Pia"; charming and witty actors announce the play as a somber, cruel and bloody drama in three acts. It is then followed by a walk through the center of Pula, and the tour ends in the courtyard of the Archaeological Museum of Istria where tourist can see how pottery, Roman mosaics and Roman hairstyles were once made, with an especially interesting glimpse into fashion details of Roman clothing. And last but not least, savor and enjoy delicious Roman delicacies!
Set off on the adventure "Roman Pula" and be a wealthy Roman for a day, it's an interesting experience.


My weekly law and technology column (Toronto Star version, Ottawa Citizen version, homepage version) picks up on last week's Leger Marketing survey that found that Canadians are generally unaware of net neutrality issues, yet, when informed of the concern, strongly support the principles that provide the foundation for net neutrality legislation.
Most Canadians can hardly be faulted for being unaware of net neutrality since ISPs have done their best to keep the issue off the public's radar screen. While solving the net neutrality issue will not happen overnight, addressing the lack of transparency associated with Internet services would go a long way toward creating a more informed debate.
As Bell unveils a DRM-free music store and Yahoo says it won't invest any more money in DRM-based music stores, the DRM free-fall continues, yet CRIA and its allies puzzlingly continue to focus on legal reforms tied to DRM as their primary legislative objective.
Howard Knopf assesses the legal battle over the City of Toronto's use of the penny in an advertising campaign.


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Latvia eyes strategic position on Eurasian rail freight corridor
Published on 18-10-2017 at 10:06
Latvia wants to strengthen its presence on the Eurasian rail freight market. High volumes of traffic on the Trans-Siberian route via Poland and Belarus form an opportunity for Latvia to provide an alternative transit to and from the Asian continent, according to the national railway company Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz).
"The route that goes through Brest, travelled by 5,000 trains annually, has in fact reached its maximum capacity. It means that clients have to look for other ways to ship their freight to the recipients, for the same price and within the same time limits. That is an opportunity for Latvia", LDz's CEO Edvins Berzins was quoted as saying in the Baltic Course.
Latvia-Kazakhstan-China
Latvia is currently working on setting up a regular railway service between Riga Freeport and Urumqi in China, via Altynkol in Kazakhstan. The first train on this route left Urumqi on the 29th of September. From Riga, it will be delivered to Rotterdam by sea. It is however not clear when the service will officially become operative. "That is hard work as there are many variables to consider, so I cannot give you the exact day when regular freight transport could begin. But I am convinced that we will announce starting regular train traffic one day", the CEO was cited in the same media report.
Kazakhstan has said to look positively at future cooperation with Latvia, eying container volumes of 200,000 units being shipped to the country by 2020. It said to consider Latvia as its main logistics and cargo distribution hub in the Baltics.
Latvia-Belarus
At the same time, Latvia aims to increase cooperation with neighbouring country Belarus. Earlier this month, it signed an agreement with Belarusian Railway to launch a cargo express train "Minsk-Riga". The service connecting the capitals of the neighbouring countries will provide a journey time of less than 28 hours, upon customer's request.
The agreement is a step forward in strengthening the position of LDz in the Belarusian transit and logistics market. Earlier this year, an LDz office was opened in Minsk to foster development of business relations with Belarusian companies and organisations, gather information on the Belarusian market segments in which LDz is interested and attract cargo to the Latvian transit industry, the railway company explained.
Rail freight decrease
The Latvian rail freight sector witnessed a slight decline in volumes shipped on its railway network in the first nine months of this year. A total of 33.314 million tonnes of freight was moved by rail, down 2.8 per cent from the same period in 2016. International cargo shipments by rail witnessed an ever steeper decline in the same period. Volumes accounted for 32.081 million tonnes, down 3.1 per cent from the same period last year, while domestic shipments increased with 7.5 per cent to 1.233 million tonnes.
Tags: Eurasian rail corridors, Latvia, Latvian Railways, Latvijas Dzelzcels
Author: Majorie van Leijen
Majorie van Leijen is editor of RailFreight.com, online magazine for rail freight professionals.
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Professor featured in Artforum cover story
Art professor Barkley L. Hendricks was the subject of an eight-page cover story in the April edition of Artforum Magazine.
A painted portrait by art professor Barkley L. Hendricks graced the cover of the April edition of Artforum Magazine, and inside, Hendricks was the subject of an eight-page story and photo spread by noted art historian Huey Copeland.
"By turns extravagant and direct, the portraits Barkley L. Hendricks has made of his African-American friends and neighbors since the late 1960s variously recall the indolent nudes of Philip Pearlstein and the deadpan chic of David Hockney," the article begins. "But in these canvases and in other works-such as his series of landscapes freighted with Barbizon-school scrupulousness-the artist has sought modes of representing that go beyond the pursuit of likeness, gesturing toward abstraction, anamorphosis and anachronism."
Copeland says Hendricks portrays his subjects "not as protesters or victims or celebrities," but as "avatars of themselves who model a range of imaginary relations to dominant culture, from the merely dandyish to the queerly transgressive."
A traveling exhibition of Hendricks' work, "Birth of the Cool," was recently on display at the Studio Museum in Harlem, and at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, where Hendricks was an artist-in-residence during the fall semester. The exhibition is also visiting the Santa Monica Museum of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, Texas.
Professor Maria Cruz-Saco joins The Day's board of directors
Washington Post publishes voter education analysis by Professor Suttmann-Lea


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Retired police K-9 Jynx goes for an appointment at Hope Veterinary Specialists in Chester County. He was recently diagnosed with cancer.
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Alecia Eberly and Saannah Pagerly wait with Jynx for an appointment at Hope Veterinary Specialists. Jynx was recently diagnosed with cancer.
'Praying for Jynx'
Berks County K-9 hero, Jynx, battling cancer
Retired police K-9 hero, Jynx, battling cancer
By Holly Herman MediaNews Group
Jynx stood at attention, his ears perking up as he nuzzled his family members.
The retired police K-9 and his family were waiting on a recent Monday in the lobby at Hope Veterinary Specialists near Malvern, Chester County, for Jynx's appointment with a veterinarian.
The prognosis for the beloved German shepherd, who is nearing 12 years old, and is now battling cancer, is not good.
Veterinarians estimate Jynx has one to three months to live without chemotherapy and five to seven months with chemotherapy.
Jynx, who was trained in discovering explosives, was retired on June 29, 2011, after his handler, Berks County Deputy Sheriff Kyle D. Pagerly, was ambushed and killed trying to arrest an armed fugitive in a wooded area near Hawk Mountain in Albany Township.
Pagerly died that day at age 28, but his memory lives strong through his family and friends in the law enforcement community.
For the last eight years, Jynx, has been a beloved family dog. He was diagnosed last month.
"Thousands of people are praying for Jynx," Alecia Pagerly Eberly, Kyle's widow, said in the lobby of Hope Veterinary Specialists. "Jynx meant the world to Kyle. It's amazing how many people have contacted me about Jynx. The law enforcement community is like one giant family. We have people coming as far as Alaska to our events."
Jynx has already underwent one dose of chemotherapy. He has four more chemotherapy sessions scheduled.
Jynx cuddled with family members as Dr. Christine Mullin stepped into the lobby: "He is a really good boy. Our chances of helping him are high."
Mullin said that Jynx was responding well to chemotherapy.
"He likes the doctor's office," Alecia said, as Jynx pranced into the back office for his bloodwork.
'He's very protective'
For the last eight years, Jynx has been with Alecia and her husband, Chad Eberly, of Sinking Spring, and the rest of the family: Savannah, 7, and Makenzie, 3.
He loves running, playing and going on camping trips with the family.
"He loves to run around with the kids," Alecia said. "He's very protective of the children."
"He gives us kisses," Savannah said.
Alecia said that in June, Jynx was not his usual frisky self. On June 17, she said, he was passed out on the floor.
At first, she thought he had a seizure.
The family took Jynx to Malvern, where the veterinarians discovered a mass on his spleen.
"He had emergency surgery, and then we went home," Alecia said. "Thank God we came here. We went home and waited for the results."
The prognosis was that Jynx has hemangiosarcoma, a form of malignant cancer that arises from the cells that line blood vessels of various tissues of the body.
The family decided to go ahead with chemotherapy.
Jynx was recovering from the therapy during the recent holiday weekend.
Alecia shared that Jynx did not react well to the loud noise from the fireworks being set off in the neighborhood.
Mullin then assured Alecia that the noise from the fireworks was a temporary setback, and that Jynx will recover well from the chemotherapy.
Outpouring of support
In the meantime, Alecia said, the community has reached out to the family, providing emotional support.
"We are just so happy," Alecia said.
Alecia said that Jynx is the only dog she has ever had.
"I was in a small apartment in Reading when Kyle brought home this big, police dog," Alecia recalled. "He was a great dog."
The hope is that the chemotherapy continues to be a success.
Mullin assured the family that the therapy will go well.
In 2009, Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht started a K-9 unit, pairing a young Jynx with Kyle.
The two went on searches at the county prison and performed demonstrations for organizations.
Weaknecht said on that fateful, Kyle was doing his job searching for a dangerous suspect with a taskforce of state, county and federal officials.
Doing their jobs
The search was triggered by an incident the night before in which Matthew Connor, who was precluded from owning weapons, fired gunshots in his home, according to court records.
During the search in the woods, Jynx led the taskforce to Connor, who was dressed in camouflage and armed with an AK-47.
In the gunfire, Kyle was hit and killed and the taskforce returned fire, killing Connor.
Later, Connor's father, Maurice, then 72, was charged with providing Connor with a .32-caliber handgun. Maurice Conner was convicted and sentenced to six to 32 months in county prison.
Another defendant, Jared D. Engelman, then 27, of Perry Township, was accused of giving Matthew Connor the assault weapon that killed Pagerly.
Engelman was sentenced to two to four years in state prison for conspiring to transfer an AK-47 to Matthew Connor, who was precluded from having weapons.
Alecia takes solace in knowing that Kyle and Jynx were doing the right thing.
Alecia shared that Jynx guided law enforcement personnel through the dense forest to Kyle's body after the deputy was fatally injured.
"If it were not for Jynx, other law enforcement officers could have been killed," Alecia said.
Alecia said her daughters and Jynx stop by the courthouse from time to time to visit the deputies.
"Everyone is always asking about Jynx," Weaknecht said. "They want to know about him and how he is he doing. The new deputies are interested in learning about Kyle and the way he lived his life.
"Kyle was constantly helping people," Weaknecht added. "He was in the military. The night he was killed, Kyle was doing exactly what he was trained to do. He was trying the detain the defendant."
Contact Holly Herman: 610-371-5029 or hherman@readingeagle.com


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On August 30, saxophone master James Carter will release his Blue Note Records debut James Carter Organ Trio: Live From Newport Jazz, a thrilling live performance of Carter's imaginative soul jazz reinvention of Django Reinhardt that was captured at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival. Hear the track "Melodie Au Crepuscule" which is available to stream or download today.
"To hear saxophonist James Carter is to be blown away," stated the Washington Post, hitting the nail on the head. From moonlit ballads to funky workouts to the most cerebral kind of post-bop, in an intimate club or on a sprawling festival stage, the Detroit-born saxophonist can seem to deliver all of jazz history in a single set.
"One of the most charismatic and powerful soloists in jazz," per the New York Times, Carter harbors a command of his instruments that is astonishingly complete, though he only employs that technique in the service of canny ideas. Even when he appears on the verge of shattering his horn, overblowing rapid-fire lines to otherworldly effect, he's evoking early jazz, jump blues, the avant-garde and other lessons residing inside his vast, scholarly knowledge of the music of the African-American experience.
Which is all to say that Carter is a natural fit for Blue Note. His label debut is also his first new release since 2011, a soulfully robust dispatch from America's most storied jazz festival that is a follow-up of sorts to Chasin' the Gypsy, an Atlantic release from 2000 that The New Yorker called "an alternately reverent and audacious tribute to the Belgian swing-guitar legend Django Reinhardt. It may be the rambunctious saxophone player's recorded masterpiece."
Although Carter has been among the most celebrated jazz figures of his generation, recording for major labels, headlining landmark venues and topping polls in DownBeat, he sounds humbled by his relationship with jazz's most iconic brand. "Oh man," he begins. "As the label puts it, 'The Finest in Jazz Since 1939.' There's history, legacy and longevity that goes with this label, and to be part of that in some fashion or form is a privilege and an honor."
Blue Note President Don Was, a fellow Detroiter, has followed the saxophonist's career for decades now, since the time Carter was "a local guy who was blowing people's minds" on the Motor City scene. He recruited Carter to take part in Detroit Jazz City, a benefit compilation released by Blue Note in 2015 featuring a mix of classic cuts and contemporary offerings. There, Carter's fiery performance is, no surprise, utterly of a piece with hard-swinging tracks by Kenny Cox, Joe Henderson, Marcus Belgrave, Elvin Jones, Donald Byrd and other Detroit-rooted Blue Note greats, some of whom mentored the saxophonist. "He does seem like a natural for the label," Was agrees, "and this trio is a timeless Blue Note sound." The format fits Carter's own gritty, R&B-soaked sensibility like a glove, too. Or, as The New Yorker wrote, "The wail of a Hammond organ and a swinging force field of drums is just the backing for Carter's storming saxophone playing."
"It's compact and soulful," Carter says matter-of-factly, explaining why he digs an organ trio's chemistry so deeply. From jazz radio to neighborhood cookouts, growing up in Detroit meant plenty of Blue Note B-3 grooves, he reflects. "[That sound was] always in the background," Carter says. "You'd hear Jimmy Smith while somebody's passing the baked beans and the ribs and all that other good stuff. The organ has always been a part of the African-American Diaspora," he continues, "coming up through the spirituals and on into soul, neo-soul. It's always been an integral part of the soulful landscape."
Joining Carter on Live From Newport Jazz are two more gifted Detroit sons: Hammond B-3 virtuoso Gerard Gibbs, a protégé of Richard "Groove" Holmes whose playing has internalized the stylistic underpinnings of all the heaviest organ voices; and Alexander White, a wildly versatile young drummer, equally adept at old-school shuffles and breakbeats and odd time, who "brings new breath, new life into our playing, a different youthful fire," Carter says.
Live From Newport Jazz's unlikely repertoire comes from a jazz tradition that was, not unlike the organ trios jamming in Detroit's corner bars, historically a music of the people. The program includes six tour de force takes on compositions written by or associated with Django Reinhardt. Carter first heard the Gypsy-jazz architect in 1983, on radio veteran Jim Gallert's Jazz Yesterday on WDET, a program that kindled discoveries the saxophonist continues to explore. "[Gypsy jazz] has a certain delicacy to it," he explains, "but at the same time it's still intense."
Newport Jazz is an exercise in musical transformation, a willful attempt to "give Gypsy jazz a hood pass," Carter says, cracking up, "or urbanize it, if you will." Carter and company filter these romantic, Roma-tinged lines through their Detroit filter so intensely that you might scratch your head as to why Blue Note would print the titles to classic soul-jazz tunes in French. "It's a wild twist," Was says. "But it's not like it gets bogged down in concept. It stands on its own as this great groovin' music."
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IMF urges Finland to boost sustainability of public finances
Published : 24 Jan 2023, 00:12
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Finland has been urged to boost the sustainability of its public finances in a new report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday, reported Xinhua.
The IMF, in its annual assessment, also urged Finland to reduce its debt ratio in the medium-term to prepare for an ageing population.
The Finnish economy recovered quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by government measures, the IMF said. However, the Ukraine crisis has weakened the country's economic outlook, and increased pressure on public finances.
Economic activity is expected to stall in 2023, the IMF said. Further contraction in private demand due to inflation is expected, and this can be only partially offset by higher public spending.
In 2024, the country's growth is projected to return to a subdued trend rate of around 1.25 percent, reflecting adverse demographics and low productivity growth.
Therefore, IMF said that in 2023, Finland should tighten fiscal policy by better targeting support measures related to energy prices, in order to curb inflationary pressures.
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