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Covid-19 vaccine injuries- breaking the silence and getting these people some help, over 1000 reported on Island. Support group avail
maica1x posted a topic in Local News
I created a facebook support group for the Isle of Man for those injured by these vaccines late last year when I realized how many adverse events were being reported worldwide, and I was told the Island had none by several people- the group is unfortunately growing everyday. I did several FOI requests to the UK for yellowcard data as the IOM gov didnt have any data collected when asked and it seems we in fact now have over 1000 reports up to April 2022, yet I hear nothing of this on the media or from our government. There are 124 directly injured members in the group who are sharing their experiences and seeking help. One of whom has recently passed away after having emailed one of our MHK's early on for support, and unfortunately didnt receive any. She was a case study for injury to this vaccine in Liverpool, as is another one in the group and some others have had their injuries validated by the doctors here. Many injuries are quite serious and definitely not short term - I am concerned as we are now vaccinating kids whose parents are unaware that anything serious is possible as a reaction (4 deaths now on island according to FOI and one from the group) and secondly that these people who 'did the right thing' are being dismissed, called anti-vaxxers, complainers and no one wants to hear what happened to them or help. With this kind of shocking response, many are too frightened and also too sick to speak out. No doctor knows how to treat their injuries due to the vaccine being so new, one even said 'we have exhausted all options'. We need to break the silence and start asking questions of our MHK's on injuries, in order to get them some recognition and medical/financial help. Some can no longer work, and struggle with daily tasks along with constant pain. Do you know there is a yellowcard reporting system for vaccine injuries? Has anyone seen or been aware of the official Pfizer post marketing trial data released this March? Within first 3 months Dec-Feb 2021, 1223 deaths and 42000 adverse events Has anyone been told what symptoms to look out for? There's 9 pages of them in the recent Pfizer data release available online, and some prior to rollout in the official FDA slides presented (slide 16 I think) Has anyone heard of serious injuries that have and are occurring on the Island from these vaccines? Who is aware that these vaccines are still in trial ending 2023? Who is aware of school ambulance call-outs occurring? Please do not respond with a comparison of vaccine injured to deaths of covid/long covid. All count and should be considered and given compassion, right? And if our government isn't collecting vaccine injury data or following it up or taking meetings to hear those injured or asking questions in Tynwald, we simply dont know where most risk lies and I think this needs urgent looking into, esp with vaccinating kids- I said as much in my emails to all MHK's and those MHK's I have met so far. For anyone needing support - the group link below https://www.facebook.com/groups/iomcvi Here's a recent documentary 'A Letter to my MP' where the Isle of Man group is included, we are linked to the UK CV Family group of injured across who organized and featured in this documentary. We are also linked to the global coalition of injury groups, in the hope of finding treatments and creating awareness. We are also networking with some UK medical teams and GP's who acknowledge vaccine injury and also long covid, to help. We are 2 volunteer mums running this groups and we need government to step up now. https://brandnewtube.com/watch/uk-cv-family-a-letter-to-my-mp-v2_HhxneadubQ9x2J8.html?fbclid=IwAR1LjO26pUt8OMvBRfV289D35PSbtvReCrvyCBRD-eVVdCvKgMbOwI-njBU I urge anyone who reads this, to email their MHK and ask many questions - find out what they know of vaccine injuries, ask for their documents and what they are doing to help them. I had a recent meeting with an MHK and the only reason he knew injuries were happening is because of my email about my FOI request, and support group. I am hopeful for questions being raised in Tynwald soon as a result, but I fear an immediate pause to investigate will not be actioned. The only question on vaccine injuries raised in Tynwald so far that I could find in the transcripts, was on the 15th April 2021 at the very start of vaccination, where indemnity was also discussed and no yellowcard data was collected to view. Not one question since. Thanks for reading.
Warning To Parents Gardasil Vaccinations This September
jeffontherock posted a topic in Local News
The Manx Government has decided to use a new, improperly tested HPV vaccine to inject into all girls over the age of 12 starting this September!! Gardasil has been responsible for many deaths of young girls, with more and more reports of extremely serious side effects. "In September 2008, in the FDA's (The Food and Drugs Administration) closing statement on Gardasil they stated that 73.3% of girls in the clinical trials developed "new medical conditions" post vaccination. 17 girls died during the clinical trials.1 The list of serious adverse reactions reported after HPV vaccinations worldwide includes deaths, convulsions, paraesthesia, paralysis, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), transverse myelitis, facial palsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, anaphylaxis, autoimmune disorders, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolisms and cervical cancers"2 There have been many more reported reactions to both Gardasil and Cervarix including flu like symptoms, Lymphatic system disorders, Gastrointestinal disorders and pain, birth defects, miscarriages, mouth ulcerations and the list goes on.3" http://sanevax.org "Two British doctors recently wrote a piece in the BBC urging the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) to switch from Merck's Cervarix human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) Gardasil HPV vaccine, in its mass vaccination program for young girls. And the two "experts" admit that they only say publicly what helps the vaccine to be well received by the public. "We, as consultants in sexual health, have been told to say nothing publicly that would damage the current (HPV) vaccine campaign," they state in their piece. Drs. Colm O'Mahony and Steve Taylor insist that because Gardasil allegedly protects against genital warts as well as HPV, it is superior to Cervarix, which NHS currently administers to young girls. As long as Gardasil is the same price or cheaper than Cervarix, then NHS should use it, wrote the doctors. And if it is more expensive, then Cervarix is the next best option, they say. But what is missing from their recommendations is the fact that Dr. O'Mahony has been on the advisory boards of both GSK and Merck, and has received "lecture fees" for his services. This clear conflict of interest may be the precise reason why no mention is made in the BBC piece about the countless thousands of young girls that have become debilitated or died from both Cervarix and Gardasil." http://www.infowars....mit-death-toll/ "New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has told Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat to immediately suspend the cervical cancer control vaccination programme for girls. The programme is part of a two-year study to look into the utility of a vaccine in public health programmes and acceptability of Gardasil, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine made by Merck. Gardasil, available in medical stores across the country, is marketed in India by MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. The programme was marred by controversy after four deaths and complications among 120 girls were reported after vaccination. The girls complained of stomach disorders, epilepsy, headaches and early menarche. Women activists fear the vaccine may impact the mental health of girls who have shown no signs of distress so far. Health ministry sources said the vaccination programme is being conducted by Gardasil, jointly with PATH, a Seattle-based NGO, ICMR and the two state governments. About 32,000 girls, aged 10-14, were to be tested in the study. ICMR chief Dr VM Katoch clarified ICMR was only a technical partner, with an advisory role, in the project. But Katoch said they were checking out who was at fault. Questioning the study, CPM leader Brinda Karat said: "How has the government embarked on the study of giving three injections to the girls when it is also planning a massive multi-centric dose determination study to see if two doses will suffice?" For a drug to be administered to children, Karat said, it has to go through stages of clinical trial, including phase 3 adult clinical trials. With Gardasil, only one trial has been carried out with a small sample of 110 girls, which has followed up with them for a month after completion of vaccination and that too only to look at the immune response post-vaccination, Karat said. The vaccine has also been approved for adult women aged 27, Karat said, without any trials on them. Karat also alleged scientific logic and ethical guidelines have been violated at each step during drug and vaccine trials." http://truthaboutgar...er-4-girls-die/ http://www.examiner....-mortem-samples http://www.marketwat...ssue-2012-08-08 http://www.cbsnews.c...62-4781658.html (please read all of the comments at the bottom of the CBS News article): "he Guardasil Vaccination has been linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome. It affects the nervous system and is extremely devistating and long term. My 26 year old daughter suffer this after her third shot. She began to experience "pins and needles" in her hands and feet. She was admitted to the hospital and within 3 hours she was in ICU for 30 days. Ended up on a respirator and was paralyzed from the neck down. She was in the hospital for 3 months. She has recoved and is walking again after eight months. This was from Sept. 30, 2009. She began walking with a walker in March, 2010. I would recommend consulting a Neurologist. Since December, 2010, the side affects of the Guardasil and H1N1 vaccinations are listed. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is one of those side affects. Please research this syndrome." http://www.infowars....ew-school-term/ The reason the Manx Government have decided to use this unsafe vaccine is that it COSTS LESS than the current vaccine! That is their justification: "Dr Parameswaran Kishore Director of Public Health Isle of Man), said: "Our initial focus was to introduce a vaccine which will offer protection against cervical cancer and Cervarix was the most cost effective option. However the manufacturers of the other brand of vaccine, Gardasil, have recently been able to offer their vaccine at a competitive price which meant that this vaccine can be used for vaccination of girls aged 12 – 13 from September 2012. Gardasil will offer equal protection against cervical cancer but will also protect against two of the common strains of virus causing genital warts". Jacqui Dunn, Health Protection Nurse and Manager of the IOM Vaccination Programme, said: "We have had a great success with the HPV vaccination programme with uptake receiving 90% and we would like to continue to achieve such high rates of uptake. Gardasil will be administered exactly as the previous vaccine, Cervarix". " http://www.gov.im/li...randofhpvva.xml The Gardasil Story: http://sanevax.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Creating-an-HPV-Industry.pdf Should the Manx Government be looking for the cheapest option? Or the safest ? PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE YOU ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO BE INJECTED WITH THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL VACCINE!!! THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING, THE MANX GOVERNMENT HAVE BOUGHT SOME CHEAP VACCINE THEY ARE GOING TO INJECT YOUR CHILDREN WITH IT !! PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THE DANGERS, ANYONE ON FACEBOOK OR TWITTER PLEASE ADVISE YOUR FRIENDS TO DO THEIR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE ALLOWING THEIR CHILDREN TO BE INJECTED DO NOT BELIEVE THE OFFICIAL HYPE, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Since 1990, the U.S. Government has collected adverse event reports following the administration of vaccinations. This data is stored in the VAERS database and is available for anyone to search or download. Anyone can file a VAERS report, including health care providers, manufacturers, and vaccine recipients. The majority of VAERS reports are sent in by vaccine manufacturers (37%) and health care providers (36%). The remaining reports are obtained from state immunization programs (10%), vaccine recipients (or their parent/guardians, 7%) and other sources (10%). Vaccine recipients or their parents or guardians are encouraged to seek the help of their health care professional in filling out the VAERS form. Each report provides valuable information that is added to the VAERS database. Accurate and complete reporting of post-vaccination events supplies the information needed for evaluation of vaccine safety. The CDC and FDA use VAERS information to ensure the safest strategies of vaccine use and to further reduce the rare risks associated with vaccines. Here is a link to the VAERS database: http://www.medalerts...ersdb/index.php Select HPV4(gardasil) in the "vaccine products table then click "find". Read through the reports, make up your own mind! It is not compulsory to have vaccinations, some vaccinations are beneficial and safe. Gardasil is a relatively new vaccine, concerns have only recently begun to intensify. It is up to parents to satisfy themselves about the safety of any vaccine before allowing their children to be injected with it.


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Collingwood College views children as strong and powerful contributors to their own learning, and gears the curriculum to suit the individual child whilst maintaining government standards.
A unique and desirable feature of the program is the classroom structure and student to adult ratio. Small groups of children are taught by teams of teachers and teaching interns with the support of a literacy specialist, language, music and physical education teachers.
About the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach
The "Reggio" approach to learning has excited interest and admiration throughout the world and has become renowned for providing high quality education for young children.
The "Reggio approach" is just that, an approach. We do not aim to copy Reggio as our culture is different from that of the Italian community in Reggio Emilia. The key principles of Reggio are adapted to our own community and culture.
The image of the child is central – the child who is curious, full of wonder, rich in resources, able to construct and co-construct his or her own learning. Teachers and students together discover the joy of learning.
'In Reggio Emilia schools … between learning and teaching we honour the first. It is not that we ostracise teaching but we declare: Stand aside for a while and leave room for learning, observe carefully what children can do and then, if you have understood well, perhaps teaching will be different from before.'
Loris Malaguzzi,
Theorist and founding director of Reggio Children.
We aim to build upon the curiosity, wonder and richness that children bring to school and together teachers, children and parents in our program aim to allow children to be:
competent thinkers who listen, who can think analytically and creatively, solve problems, and make decisions;
inquirers who negotiate;
inventors who collaborate and can work successfully with diverse individuals and groups;
lifelong learners who are self-directed and can apply learning confidently and successfully to new and different situations and tasks and individuals who believe in themselves.
Our educational vision is in a constant process of refinement driven by research and innovation, drawing inspiration from the teaching and learning in schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy and from Australian and US educators interested in this approach, and from many other sources.
We acknowledge that the experiences of schools and educators in Reggio Emilia cannot be copied but we are continually exploring and discussing applications to our Australian context.
The mission of our Reggio Emilia-inspired program is to strengthen education by creating opportunities to innovate, rethink, and explore new ways of educating children in the 21st century.
The teachers at Collingwood College have worked hard to learn more—not only about different approaches, but also about themselves, and about who they are as they interact with children.
Classroom arrangements
There are three classrooms at Collingwood using a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach – a Prep, a year 1/2 and a year 3/4 classroom. Classrooms have been redesigned in line with the Reggio Emilia teaching approach, which sees the environment as a third teacher.
Students from the surrounding neighbourhood as well as other parts of Melbourne and the world have joined the Reggio learning community in the years since its establishment.
For Prep and other year level enrolments for next year or beyond please contact the Assistant principal for the Primary school, Sam Luck for further information.
Contacts and visits
Many educators from government and private schools and parents have visited the Collingwood classrooms. To arrange a visit or find out more about the program, please contact Sam Luck
Semester 2, 2014 began for the Prep students with the arrival of many strange, large and small and smelly bones. Who did they belong to? Where did Meredith and Sormeh find them and what kind of bones were they? As we observed, hypothesised and investigated our way around the bones we discovered scientific facts about bones, our bodies and other living creatures.
This was followed by rocks and crystals. Their shapes, textures and diversity of colours were closely observed, discussed and drawn. Crystals began to grow around the classrooms; not successfully at first! We examined and documented their growth and changes. We explored many crystals and researched through books and the internet to find more information about these and other crystals; their name, where and how they grew and what they may be used for.
It was during these explorations that fossils were introduced into the project. What are fossils and where do they come from? Research and further investigation was required.
As a class we decided to become junior palaeontologists. We studied books, researched the internet and even met a real palaeontologist to find the answers we seek. We delicately scratched, poked and worked through clay to find hidden bones, we dug and excavated sand and earth to find fossilised rocks; we even visited dinosaur bones at the museum. But we did not stop there; our research continued as we explored and further studied about fossils and looked at them closer under a microscope.
Like all scientists we have documented our findings through observational drawings, photographs, descriptive writing and poems. These can all be found in the student's portfolios and the Prep grade 2014 day book.
The Reggio Emilia inspired grade 2/3/4/5 learning community began the year thinking about the past and what we can learn from history. We have discussed what history is, how we can find out about it and why we would learn about it. In this project the children suggested that a good way to find out about the past was to speak with people who are older than them, ask about life in the past and how things have changed over time. This inspired a connection with the Willowview Day Centre, located directly opposite the school, where elders gather to eat lunch and participate in various activities.
We have been visiting the Willowview Day Centre weekly and children have been doing research into the lives of one elder who they are now planning a project with. We have already learnt many valuable things about the past and are building wonderful relationships with the elders in our community.
We are now also thinking about the question, "What do shared stories teach us about each other and ourselves?
"We are going there to get information and stories from the old people because our project is about stories from the past. It was strange to go there. I thought we were going to play Bingo with the old people but when we got there we just talked. I was shy in the beginning. I thought the old people might be cranky and rude, but we met this old man and his wife, Lionel and Dorothy and they told us a few stories of theirs. Lionel used to work as a train tracker, he knew where all the trains would go. I thought it was great visiting Lionel and Dorothy." Lukman
"At the Willowview Day centre I spoke with somebody who used to work at the train station. It was hard to talk. I had to yell because he was a little bit deaf in one ear." Rubin
"The person I was talking to was 80 years old. His name was Peter and he came here from Scotland in the 1950s so that he could see his brother who had already come over. He joined the air-force where he disarmed bombs, using a special pump which blew up the bomb. "We would get behind a bush to avoid the flying shrapnel," he said. It was a bit hard to understand and Felix and I found it hard to think of questions. I thought I came up with a really good question, when I asked, "Why did you and your wife get divorced?" because that is a story-telling question, but he kind of got side tracked and talked about his mother -in-law." Ishan
"When I went to the Willow Day centre I had a talk to Lorna and she was really nice because she told us a lot about herself. She told us that in the olden days they had horse carts instead of taxis." Lawrence
"I was talking to Wally. He was 90 years old. He said he had a job doing wood-work. He is the oldest person I have ever met. He told me that things have changed since the past." Van-Anh
"The stories that Joan told us were really interesting. Like, she told us all about when she was at school and the girls and boys had to be completely separated at all times. I thought that was a bit strange and I am pleased that it's not like that any more. Audrey and I decided to make her a card, but she wasn't there on our second visit, so we will have to give it to her next time." Alana
4000 faces: How can science help the man in the park?
An exhibition of the class 2,3,4,5 Reggio Emilia-inspired program's work on Science and Homelessness in Melbourne was held on Monday 10 December 2007 at the Collingwood College Art Gallery (Under the Theatre).
"What an inspring and interesting exhibition! The children who spoke showed a depth of understanding and research I was surprised at and the many installations – from gorgeous drawings of what a scientist looks like and the wonderful book of children's paintings and thoughts about what a home feels like to the confronting 4000 faces images and the portable home designs – showed the breadth of the project and the children's thinking. The kids were just so into it all and proud of their work. I am not surprised that the visiting speakers were bowled over by the sophistication and had to re-think their intended comments after seeing the exhibition."
Virginia, parent of Max in Year 4
Know Yourself Inside and Out (pdf 2mb) was a project undertaken by the Prep to Year 2 students in 2007 focusing on the human body.
The Kids Think-Just Ask Us! campaign – from a project completed by Yr 3-5 students in 2006 – was launched in December at the State Library, Victoria. VicHealth Director, Rob Moodie, and Child Safety Commissioner, Bernie Geary, supported the children in launching this important campaign.
Kids Think Project Part 1 (pdf)
Documentation of the projects undertaken by the Reggio classes are available from the teachers. A daily journal is also kept with children's comments and images which documents the daily learning activities and is a valuable and interesting record for parents to consult as they wish.
Links for further information
Wikipedia entry on Reggio Emilia approach
About the Reggio approach
Reggio Emilia Australia Information Exchange
A repository of articles about Reggio Emilia
The 100 Languages of Children Exhibit
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Wooranna Park Primary School in Dandenong North is another government school that has implemented simliar approaches to teaching and learning for their whole school. Visit their website to learn more about these types of programs and approaches, and their use of the school environment as a third teacher.
The Reggio Emilia Approach at Findon Primary School in Mill Park in Melbourne's northern suburbs.
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Q: Using Eval() and assert-string() function in CLIPS I embed the CLIPS in C++ program.
Now I am doing this:
Eval("(assert-string "(inputdata (value 1))")", &result)
I find that the two semicolons will cause problem. "(assert-string " seem to be recognized as a entity.
So how can I fix this problem.
Thanks for any idea.

A: Escape your quotes:
Eval("(assert-string \"(inputdata (value 1))\")", &result)

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Prime Minister Boyko Borisov welcomed the Premier of the State Council of China Li Keqiang in Sofia.
The bilateral meeting between the Bulgarian Prime Minister and the Premier of the State Council of China was held in the Council of Ministers' building, followed by plenary talks. Li Keqiang is in Sofia for holding the seventh Meeting of Heads of State and Government of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and China, which this year is hosted by Bulgaria.
Borisov commented that Bulgaria has the chance to develop industrial, economic and financial business relations.
The main objective of the 16 + 1 Forum is to deepen the trade links and economic cooperation between the participating countries and to promote bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
16 + 1 is an initiative of the Chinese government to promote cooperation between China and the sixteen countries of Central and Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Republic of Macedonia.


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Bangladesh alert to Brahmaputra's likely swell-up
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka | Updated at 01:14am on September 07, 2018
A file photo of Brahmaputra river. -- UNB photo
Bangladesh is alert about the release of excess water by China which may cause floods in the downstream of the Brahmaputra River casting a possible impact on Bangladesh, too.
'There're fears that the release of excess water by China may cause floods in the downstream of the Brahmaputra which may have impact on Bangladesh, too,' reads a message forwarded by Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi.
The high commission forwarded the fax message to the ministry of foreign affairs and water resources ministry on Wednesday informing about the situation.
China has recently issued an alert to India mentioning that it would release excess water into the Brahmaputra River owing to heavy rainfall in the upper course of the river, known as Tsangpo in Tibet, reads the fax message.
There are reports that the water level in the Tsangpo River has now reached the highest mark in 50 years, forcing authorities to increase the discharge rate into the Brahmaputra River, according to the message a copy of which obtained by the news agency.
Diplomatic sources said India has communicated the matter with relevant officials in Bangladesh as Brahmaputra River may swell up if China releases additional waters.
The river flows downstream through India and into Bangladesh as Brahmaputra.
Following China's warning, Indian central government has asked the authorities of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to remain on high alert, the message adds.
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Striking back
Actress Amber Tamblyn: James Woods hit on me when I was 16
By David Grant September 12, 2017 at 11:09am
On Tuesday, actress Amber Tamblyn shed some light on James Woods' criticism of the gay drama Call Me By Your Name.
Woods' problem with the film: Armie Hammer stars as a 24-year-old American scholar who begins a romantic relationship with a 17-year-old male student (played by Timothee Chalamet.)
Related: Armie Hammer lashes out at James Woods' latest homophobic tweet
On Monday, Woods tweeted that the film is "quietly chip[ping] away the last barriers of decency," hashtagging NAMBLA (the North American Man Boy Love Association).
This led Hammer to tweet back: "Didn't you date a 19-year-old when you were 60……?"
On Tuesday, Amber Tamblyn shed some more light on Woods' hypocrisy, writing, "James Woods tried to pick me and my friend up at a restaurant once. He wanted to take us to Vegas. 'I'm 16,' I said. 'Even better" he said.'
Related: James Woods defends his virulent homophobic tweet about a young boy
h/t: Towleroad
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Woods is the perfect Republican today. Total hypocrite and full of shit.
September 12, 2017 at 11:09am
NateOcean
Succinct!
I'm not into teens but a 17 yo and a 24 yo don't seem so bad. A guy in his 60's and a 16 yo is very bad in anyone's book or should be. Not to mention gross.
Donston
It's not "too" bad. The problem I have with the film is that it's treating the relationship has some great, passionate romance. And in the macro it's another sentimental, wannabe subversive "gay movie" about self-discovery, short-term romance and/or confusion. There's no variation in how homosexual relationships are presented on screen.
James Woods is a hypocritical, megalomaniac kook. That's been known long before this incident.


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Q: Shotgun sinatra session[:value] not avaiable in different routes Take this code (modular Sinatra app)
#application_controller.rb

require 'sinatra/base'
require "sinatra/activerecord"
require 'bcrypt'
require "sysrandom/securerandom"
include BCrypt
enable :sessions

    class Application < Sinatra::Base

        post '/identifier' do
            user = User.find_by_email(params['email'])
            if user && user.authenticate(params[:password])
                session[:babyami] = user.prenom
                puts "after identification: #{session[:babyami]}"
                redirect to '/'
            else
                erb :'principal/identifier'
            end
        end

        get '/' do
            puts "at root: #{session[:babyami]}"
        end

and in the console, when using shotgun :
== Shotgun/Thin on http://127.0.0.1:9393/
D, [2020-12-02T08:48:30.672731 #8992] DEBUG -- :   User Load (0.3ms)  SELECT "users".* FROM "users" WHERE "users"."email" = $1 LIMIT $2  [["email", "moshe.man@gmail.com"], ["LIMIT", 1]]
after identification : Moshe
127.0.0.1 - - [02/Dec/2020:08:48:30 +0100] "POST /identifier HTTP/1.1" 303 - 0.2239
at root:
127.0.0.1 - - [02/Dec/2020:08:48:31 +0100] "GET / HTTP/1.1" 200 - 0.0045

But is works when I use rackup!
$ rackup
2020-12-02 08:51:46 +0100 Thin web server (v1.8.0 codename Possessed Pickle)

D, [2020-12-02T08:52:11.639346 #9165] DEBUG -- :   User Load (0.4ms)  SELECT "users".* FROM "users" WHERE "users"."email" = $1 LIMIT $2  [["email", "moshe.man@gmail.com"], ["LIMIT", 1]]
after identification : Moshe
::1 - - [02/Dec/2020:08:52:11 +0100] "POST /identifier HTTP/1.1" 303 - 0.2519
at root: Moshe
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Any reason why sessions function correctly when launching rackup, but not when using shotgun? How to enable sessions correcly using shotgun?

A: May this be useful.
shutgun restarts the server at each request, so the session gets lost. The workaround is to set en ENV variable as explained here : sinatra docs (don't forget to reboot)
and require that secret in the app like so:
enable :sessions
set :session_secret, ENV.fetch('SESSION_SECRET') { SecureRandom.hex(64) }

See here too : google discussion


a song with a Russian flavor?
it. Not Lara's theme. The picture is making me cold. Очень долгое путешествие.Сладкие клавиатура, орган или независимо. Спасибо, Smokey.
.. what Char said ....... plus a couple of Russian vodka cheers thrown in for good measure ... (don't you look "hot" in your Cossack outfit) .... lots of twists and turns here ..... some darkness ... some light ...... sub zero temperatures .. but the vodka helps to keep one warm ! I like the subtle harmonies (vocal sounding + instrumental) after the 6:00 or so mark ...... nice!
Christmas train through Russia, the songs fits like a hand-glow to that photo, very nice journey I feel I'm on that train.... Excellent work, thanks.
Maybe that was the Porta-you-mento?
With the percussion I can almost hear the sound of the train on the tracks. Definitely a Russian Feel to this song. It is a long tune, but so would a train ride. Your instrumentation is perfect for the flavor your capturing.
a great ride. this is a really nice smooth piece.
Do I hear 'Volga boat men' somewhere in here? The female backing singers remind me of cold, while the synth has warmth of the sun poking out here and there. Your rhythm keeps the whole thing chugging nicely along. The new melody at 4:50 is cute and really cements us in your chosen landscape.
I just closed my eyes while listening and didn't feel cold at all. Thanks Smokey.
great piece Smokey - keeps moving as it steppes it's way along. I love the repeating chords that take over 1/3 in and then the variety of layers that work around them as you move along. Excellent construction and voicing. The change in the middle is cool as the chords switch to the bass when the synth moves in and then the rhythm doubles. Sweet.
I think it's "Cinematic soundtrack" worthy.. too much going on and pacey upbeats for "Ambient" imo.
looks cool in the 'Fan' list!
The many treatments in this one make it a contender for the James Bond Challenge. Great sounds, great flow, very interesting instrumentation.
is very well done and though it's a long Journey I think it should be a little shorter. But, what it has is plenty of variate and that keeps it interesting.
Very melodic and quite enjoyable.
Some very cool synth parts almost and then there were three. The part I liked best was the slower center when the drums shut off. Enjoyed!
Can I buy a ticket on this train?
Lots of fun to be had here and yes it does have a Russian feel to it too.
definite Russian flavour running through this...wow two Russian themed tunes in one night( Drak's Inner Child and this)This is spot on matey.


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Homemade Bomb Explosion Investigation Continues
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On arrival at the scene, Vernon Parish Sheriff's deputies discovered 23-year-old Ryan Keith Taylor. According to Sherrif Sam Craft, Taylor had materials that could be used in the creation of explosive devices in his vehicle.
After those discovery authorities sent a Haz-Mat team to his apartment in New Llano. There they discovered more potential bomb-making materials including an inactive pipe bomb and a device that looked similar to a grenade. Speculation is that some of the materials and devices came from Fort Polk.
Taylor is currently being detained as officials continue their investigation. Sheriff Craft, in his comments to the media, suggested that Taylor was being less than cooperative with authorities as they continue to look into the situation.
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Arsenal shoot for realistic, how this changes the game (Long Read)
December 3rd, 2019 by Pedro & filed under News Review.
Over the weekend, a reporter for the Premier League by the name of Vaishali Bhardwaj, mused on Talksport whether bloggers should be allowed to attend press conferences.
"Journalists are meant to bridge the gap between the fans and the club!"
"I do wonder about the quality of questions we might get."
Now, just to be clear, there are incredible journos out there that blow my mind with their insightful musings and well thought out arguments. Rory Smith, Rapha Honigstein, Henry Winter, Sid Lowe, Julien Laurens, and Gab Marcotti just to name a few. However, there are also lots of great bloggers that focus on a single-subject topic with laser precision culminating in work that has some of them being snapped up by monied publications like The Athletic. Bloggers don't have the luxury of MSM backing to gain a huge following. They don't get the traffic associated with access. The notion that a fancy degree trumps part-time obsession when it comes to being able to ask questions of power really is something. Anyway, skip forward two days, Freddie Ljungberg is being asked about his clothing decisions in the dugout, by a journalist. He was asked two questions about wearing a suit. He had to tell the world about his dry cleaning issues. You couldn't make it up.
The new manager rifled through a pretty interesting presser regardless, touching on his plan to speak to Arsene and Sven Goran-Eriksson, bemoaning our poor transitional play, and detailing his hopes to improve the defence. No word on whether he's popping down Kooples for a rock-chic deep navy suit for the weekend.
One thing I'll never get bored of when it comes to Freddie… clarity. Oh, and data talk. Loved this point.
Other things is that my feeling that we got in behind their midfield and behind their backline a lot, has been backed up by data within the club, which we have been sky rocketed up to be one of the top teams in the league to get into the pockets and behind them. That feels very good that it has been backed up by the data and the feeling I had after the game, and of course we will try to keep on doing that.
It's exciting to read that we're improving in an area the manager was coveting. It means he's paying attention to deficiencies and he's at least hatching mini-strategems to move the team forward. I also thought he made a very specific call-out when he was asked about Brighton.
'They look good, they change formations a lot, so we will see what they come with. They try to play out, defend well, they look very organised but for me we need to concentrate on our own game'
It'll not be lost on him that the Arsenal players disliked the overly negative focus on the opposition under Unai Emery. We have a good squad of players. Not perfect, but we have a lot of talent. There's no need to play 3 at the back against Southampton, we have the talent to cause any team problems on our day. Freddie's focus on our strengths is what Arsenal should be all about. Overall, I love the positive vibes he's bringing to the club, I also liked that he was borrowing ideas from Sven G-E on how to make players feel good.
The 'who will it be' news machine is in full swing. It's hard to decipher what's real and what's not. Raul is so unpredictable and the BODs huge shortlist so lacking in a clear through-thread, it really is a toss of a coin as to where we go next.
Dave Ornstein echoed my commentary yesterday about the lack of money at Arsenal likely being a hindrance on some of the bigger name managers. I really struggle to see us shelling out £8-12m a season on someone like Allegri or Pochettino. I also think it's highly unlikely we'll be raiding Leicester to pay £14m to buy out Brendan Rodgers, followed by a £10m investment in his backroom team.
We'll be looking to folk that won't cost a lot of money, because as I've been telling you all season, we pulled money from next year to make the mad summer of 2019 happen.
Marcelino, the recently fired Valencia coach is rumored to be interesting the Arsenal board. My initial reaction was, 'fuck, this is round two of Nuno' that we'll have to fend off. However, upon further inspection, it appears that Marcelino was the antidote to the Mendes era. He took over a club in a dangerous mess and insisted on technical autonomy with Alemany (Sporting Director). The new recipe worked, Marcelino took Valencia to the CL twice, commanded the love of a very demanding fan base, and was widely revered as the best manager they'd had since Rafa B. Peter Lim didn't like that he'd been proved wrong so binned him at the first chance. Sad.
When it comes to style, Sid Lowe had a great overview here.
That speed, stamina and agility goes hand in hand with his style: playing in a 4-4-2, Marcelino wants the ball and, more importantly, wants it back when they lose it. But he is not interested in possession for its own sake. "A team with 80% possession and only three shots on goal bores me," he said. Instead, it is the pace and precision of counter-attacks that most occupies him, built on defensive solidity. His teams are, as the Spanish word has it, very vertical, but that doesn't mean a long ball: instead it means compact and coiled, always ready to spring forward and always in numbers, across the turf, players making runs across each other. The mechanism is built on repetition, carefully planned and conducted with intensity, underlining that while quantification matters individual analysis does not mean individualisation of approach: "You start with the idea that football is collective," he says. Nor, he insists, can you ask a player to do something he is not capable of, although you can hide defects and maximise qualities.
I also think the nightmare of Arsenal would suit a manager that had to run an aggressive cleanup operation post-Jorge Mendes. We'd be a cakewalk in comparison, but this paragraph spoke to me.
Well, now at last they were fuori, on Voro's well-placed advice. There was a dressing-room clean out, Enzo Pérez, Álvaro Negredo and Diego Alves among them. "Purge" may be an unpleasant word, but there was something in that. Marcelino called the players who went "prescindible" – expendable. He wasn't naming names but it was, he admitted with a tinge of sadness "necessary … to change a negative run, there are players we had to get rid of".
The squad had been made manageable; now he had to manage. Although some players say the serious image is exaggerated, that his demanding nature does not make him draconian, that he engages with players, reaches them and knows how to convince them, that he is likeable, his touch light at times, that Marcelino pushes them and it works. Direct and honest, he has talked about his admiration for Arrigo Sacchi and Rafa Benítez, while Diego Simeone says he identifies with him, and Marcelino insists on a building committed, competitive team. The word Gabriel used for him is "pesado": roughly, a pain, heavy, hard work, tough going. Intelligent and intense, he wanted a squad that he could lead and that would follow him, creating a climate conducive to a change in culture.
The guy is a serious manager, he was the knight in shining armour for a club that was brutally milked for all it was worth, and he looks good in a suit. He's also likeable, communicative and a disciplinarian. Main watch-out here is one of the deals he was looking for was Denis Suarez and his English might not be elite. Positives… he's suited to a shit show, and we are a shit show.
Pochettino wants to get back into the game according to The Times, but all indicators point towards him taking a job in Europe. Bayern Munich has a vacancy that'd suit him and I think PSG will come up at the end of the year. He's the ideal candidate on paper, but I'd be hard pushed to believe his sort of values would allow him to ditch 5 years of history to take the job at Arsenal.
Some of the stats bloggers have had their say. I've seen Roger Schmidt mentioned. He has certainly been under the consideration of Arsenal in the past, even before Wenger was fired. The German has built his career on hardcore tenants of Gegenpressing, he's a trained engineer which bears little relevance to anything, and he had Bayer Leverkusen playing competitively for a while. He failed in China recently, he's a free agent, and he can speak good English. It'd be an unspectacular hire, but no doubt a 'safe' pair of hands.
Fans are starting to warm to the delights of Marco Rose. The exRB Salzburg invincible is making waves at the top of the Bundesliga this season with Monchengladbach. He's eloquent, he plays very sexy football, and he has the highly-rated Rene Maric by his side. Again, he'd be a risk because his ways have only been proven in Austria for the most well-funded team, and for a German side for just under half a season. As risks go, he'd certainly be a fun one. His organized disciplined brand of football is pleasing on the eye, and his approach to data and the modern arts of footballing warfare would certainly go down well with the fans. Problem with a manager like this is he'll be hard to move at this stage of the season.
Some in the press have played up the notion that Freddie is a serious contender, I think it's pretty clear he's not. The club are just trying to buy themselves time here. It's an amateur mind-game they're using to trick the players into believing they are playing for their future. I love Freddie, but it's too soon for him and I'm not sure he's far enough removed from Wenger and Emery to feel like the radical change in approach we need.
Allegri is available right now. He's an odd one. From what I understand, the club don't rate him as a person or as a coach. I think the vibe is that the squad isn't very suited to the game he plays when he's at his best, nor do they think he has a character suited to the massive challenge ahead. On the face it, he's hard to ignore. He's won trophies, outperformed his spend in Europe regularly, and he's been raised as a manager at club that do things with class and dignity (Milan and Juve). He is prestige, no doubt, I just doubt he's for us… he's literally too big for where Arsenal are right now and I think he's been too successful to build from a very rubbish spot. Could be wrong though. As wrong as the time I told the world Eboue moving into the midfield was the future.
Whatever the decision, one thing is for sure, Don Raul is not looking like much of Don at the moment. The big voices on Arsenal are rounding on him, the papers are questioning his aptitude, and the fans are starting to wonder whether we've hired in a snake oil salesman just here for the payday. He has to make a decision that's good for Arsenal, that's backed by something smarter than 'gut feel'… he has to shake the horrendous mistake he made when he shoehorned Emery in the door when Ivan G shit his pants at the thought of hiring Emery.
As a club, Arsenal is finely balanced on a precipice, but the fans won't be fooled again. This next move has more than one job on the line, and so it should.
Right, see you in the comments. x
P.S. A lot of people jumping on that video of the players ignoring the mascot. Glad to see Big Cal Chambers put then right.
The cameras sometimes only show one side of the story. It's always great to meet our Junior Gunners mascot in the dressing room before every match. We hope Billy had a great day at Norwich on Sunday and it was a pleasure to meet him. pic.twitter.com/qBBRZz1g8e
— Calum Chambers (@CalumChambers95) December 3, 2019
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Distant legrover December 5, 2019 13:46:41
Soooo quiet!
I always seem to come in here when everyone is having a siesta.
Freddie Ljungberg December 5, 2019 13:48:41
Doubt we're going to buy 3 new midfielders and block both paths to the starting XI. If they have someone that is top quality and mobile with good positional sense next to them it shouldn't be a problem to have 1 of them start at a time.
Sangare – Guen/Willock – Szobozlai (this is why I usually write Dominick, can't be bothered to check the spelling)
Maybe not absolute top notch but has the potential to be.
Leftsidesanch December 5, 2019 13:49:30
Not much to say that hasn't been said Distant.
Hopefully we can get a win and begin to build some good vibes around the club ahead of a tough run of games later this month
Un na naai December 5, 2019 13:49:58
Yeah I agree regarding willock and Guendouzi, my point is that I can see them working with Torreira long term, a guy who performed very well in that role in Italy and for his National side and even for us until Emery decided to fuck it up and push him forward.
At the back we've got Saliba coming and I still rate Holding very highly but we do need an experienced player there. Yes we've got Luiz and Sokratis but I don't feel there's an awful lot to lead there. It's just a shame Emery drove Koscielney away as I think he would have been a perfect mentor. Still, we have Per there.
I'm all for signing another cm to play alongside Torreira and offer physicality or a cesc, Santi type to dominate the game through technical excellence a
Spanishdave December 5, 2019 13:53:57
Everyone is getting nervous which is understandable as we have gone winless for 8 games, for the first time since the Romans left.
Confidence in the team and fans at a very low ebb.
Must win tonight it's a cup game mentality, go for it.
No one has a clue as to what is our best line up.
Valentin December 5, 2019 13:55:26
Batistuta,
I don't watch Italian football, some German and very few Spanish football games so the future Messi could play for some lowly club there and I would not be aware of him. Hence why I tend to favour players in the French League.
There is lots of players not playing in the French League that I actually rate.
However most of them are either already in top clubs and Arsenal can't afford them. Others are on the radar of the clubs with specialist analysts scouts but Arsenal has decided to forgo the analytic scouting road. Our only chance is to buy them just before they explode on the market. Saliba for example is future France Captain.
Outside of the French market, I have been strongly advocating that Arsenal looks at the Championship and the English lower leagues because there is some cheap gems there who with proper coaching could become top players.
I didn't know Arteta played at Rangers. Even captained them too ?
Rangers are the second best club in Scotland anyway ? It can't be that hard to do well there and Celtic. But I do admit that he has started well there.
But I feel just because these guys are perennial captains , that doesn't mean Freddie can't be a leader of men in his own right. I mean you can only pick one captain in a team, doesnt mean there aren't other leaders of men in the team.
Chelsea for example had John Terry as captain, but they had other legitimate leaders in Lampard, Drogba, Cech etc
That kid could be a monster
He's got it all
You're telling sense
I just don't get why you don't rate Tierney.
Don't get me wrong I like both, but I think Guen starting most of our games is a crime. He has promising attributes but in my opinion he has mostly flattered to deceive. He's not really impacting the midfield, at least not positively. It's a big reason why our midfield is so terrible.
Of course we can't do much about it now in December but I just feel we are very light in midfield.
But your midfield combo with Sangare and Dominic flanking him, has so much potential.
Pierre December 5, 2019 14:07:30
Distant legrover
"Soooo quiet!I always seem to come in here when everyone is having a siesta."
I normally find that if you say something positive about a player , manager , the clubs recent successes ,it is enough to get them riled and out of the woodwork.
They hate positivity.
Tenerife Gooner, December 5, 2019 14:07:30
Just thinking of my favourite Freddie goal.2002 V West Ham.Nigel playing out of his skin.B____.We were getting stressed,Dennis ,who else,slips Freddie in 1_0 .Kana gets another,we are mental in the North Stand.
Loooooooooooooooool. But the conversations have mostly been positive. Are you sure you didn't mean controversial ?
Un na naii,
I have never really watched Celtic games, and the few time I saw him with Celtic I must admit Tierney never really stood up for me.
Hopefully I am underestimating the negative impact of his injuries and Emery on the quality of Tierney.
DaleDaGooner December 5, 2019 14:17:35
Don't get me wrong I like both, but I think Guen starting most of our games is a crime. He has promising attributes but in my opinion he has mostly flattered to deceive. He's not really impacting the midfield, at least not positively. It's a big reason why our midfield is so terrible.Of course we can't do much about it now in December but I just feel we are very light in midfield.
I have to say i agree with this. Guendouzi, as excitable we all are for having him in the squad, is probably one of the reasons we are terrible at the moment. He should not be starting so many games. He should be benched and brought on as needed ….at least for now.
Is Doucoure a good enough player to help with some rigidity and quality work defensively?
To add some colour, Is David Luiz not on par or even better than Koscielny? Who is to say Kos stays and we still won't be as shit as we are now? Something funky about the whole set up and Emery being as confusing as he was stirred the pot hard
Graham62 December 5, 2019 14:34:25
Just to reitorate to you and a few of your friends, I started sulking in my shed from the end of 2008-09 season.
Well after the Freddie period.
What's your take on tonight's game?
Guendouzi is a bit of conundrum.
I think he sort flatters to deceive…he has a great attitude and work ethic but it is not always channelled for the good of the team.
He may be a bit of a liability at this present time as he lacks discipline in his play ..could be time to give him a break for a couple of weeks.
Dale & Pierre
He's a good player, maybe even potentially a great one but at the moment there is a sort of chaos about his game, holding on to the ball too long, passing too late, jumping into tackles and missing them leading to huge space behind him, not targeting and passing to our wide forwards and forwards etc which makes it hard for him to effectively impact the team. Plus he doesnt seem to be a specialist in anything, not a creator and assister like Fabregas, not a defensive midfielder like Silva, Song, not an orchestrator just a jack of all trades.
Nothing wrong with been a jack of all trades if you are effective like Milner, Ramsey etc but he's really not .
Koscielny is a better defender than David Luiz, but David Luiz is a better player. As we don't have a proper midfield, we are more in need of a proper defender than a footballer. So for Arsenal, Koscielny would have been the better option.
However Even if Koscielny had stayed with us, we would have still be short of a left footed CB.
Reading his latest interview it was clear that his body could not handle a full EPL season.
With Mavrapanos never fully fit, we could not have relied on him as understudy.
CG December 5, 2019 15:18:21
Watch it behind the sofa, and hope Fred ( in a suit and not looking like Val Doonican) does not select Luiz.
I have bought Dunk to be MOTM.
Dont think we will get too much change out this player.
We have to win.
So I reckon 2-1.
It wont be pretty methinks though.
New post bitches
Pedro December 8, 2019 15:33:23
Marc, they have the luck running there way this season, they've been brilliant and Pep has struggled.
Rambo, they will talk about what Pep did, because it was exceptional.
They'll also talk about the Klopp story because he's been a phenom.
No one cares where the money came from when all is said and done. Just the football.
Rambo, very true.
The biggest miss for him is the CL eluding him.
Update on the transfer situation
Kurzawa has poor injury record and attitude issues… but
Mesut Ozil charm offensive
How computer games have impacted the next generation of players
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CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The History of Christ Episcopal Church, Clarksburg, West Virginia
Christ Episcopal Church in Clarksburg, the oldest religious facility in Harrison County to continuously host the same denomination, is a recognized landmark in West Virginia.
Prior to the completion of construction in 1854, the Episcopal Church was present in Clarksburg but lacked a permanent home and continuing services of a resident clergy.
The Reverend William Ward was the first Episcopal minister to live in Clarksburg. He arrived in the mid-1830's and remained until 1837. The Rt. Reverend William Meade made the first Episcopal visitation in 1834. In September of 1852 Bishop Meade sent the Reverend R. A. Castleman, a newly ordained Deacon, to Clarksburg as a missionary. Reverend Castleman would be ordained as a presbyter in November of 1853. He enthusiastically sought new members and funding for a permanent place of worship, thus establishing the active parish life of Christ Church.
Construction was started on the present facility in 1852. Christ Church was consecrated, debt free, to
God on 20 April 1856. Upon the departure of Reverend Castleman in 1858, services were limited to a bi-monthly schedule. During the early years of the Civil War, Christ Church was appropriated as a garrison for Federal troops, consequently, the church interior was subjected to significant damage. Regular services were not resumed until 1872.
In 1876 after much debate, the formation of the Diocese of West Virginia was presented before the Council of Virginia. The recommendation made by the clergy and laity representatives of West Virginia was relative to the separation from Virginia. Participants of the conference held in Parkersburg voted overwhelmingly in favor of the separation and won approval from the General Council at that time. On Assension Day in 1887, the Rt. Reverend George W. Peterkin was consecrated as West Virginia's first Bishop.
By the end of 1891 Christ Church was self-sustaining when it purchased the rectory adjacent to church property. In 1893 several improvements were made to the original structure which included: enlargement of the altar area, addition of the vestry room, installation of a pipe organ, removal of the slave galleries, addition to the chancel end of the church, and rearrangement of the pews to provide a central aisle.
The first Parish House (now the gymnasium, nursery, and music room) was completed in 1910 and became a focal point for ministry to young men and boys in the community. The current Parish House was completed in 1925.
As one of the oldest churches in the area, Christ Church was responsible for the founding of other Episcopal churches in the area. St. Thomas, Northview, was established in the spring of 1899 as a Mission Church and held services in a small schoolhouse on the outsirts of town. All Saints Mission, a predominantly African American congregation, operated as an independent church from 1940-1962. Upon closing its doors, the majority of the congregation transferred to Christ Church.
St. Barnabas Chapel
In 1967 land was purchased in Bridgeport with the objective of establishing an Episcopal church in that community. Ground was broken in June of 1968. The first service was held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in January of 1969. A rectory was purchased in December of that same year. This new church paid off its debts and celebrated by burning the mortgage and achieving full parish status in 1983.
In the mid 1990's Christ Church Clarksburg underwent extensive renovations. These included a total renovation of the sanctuary, repair and refurnishing of the stained glass windows, installation of a new heating and air conditioning system, new roof, replacement windows in the Parish House and gymnasium, building a Columbarium in the Memorial Garden, a new Courtyard Garden, and a parking lot. The Rt. Reverend John Smith, 6th Bishop of West Virginia, rededicated Christ Church at a Festival Eucharist in August, 1997.
In 1999 Christ Church Clarksburg and St. Barnabas Bridgeport merged to become one parish with one vestry, one priest and office staff, but two worship sites. St. Barnabas took the name of St. Barnabas Chapel.
In 2003, Christ Church proudly celebrated "150 years of Serving Christ and Community." Parish members actively participate within our Deanery, the Diocese of West Virginia, and in the National Church. Our service to the community includes a richness of music and worship programs and a variety of outreach programs and activities.


HK Academy of Performing Arts has just held their annual Open Day for 2019 and opened the doors to all their studios and multimedia rooms for interested potential students/teachers to experience.
Among other demos, the Band show and performace in the X311 EDT MultiMedia Lab was particularly enjoyable, led and operated by Kampo TSE, the department lecturer and Avid certified instructor.
Using the Avid S6L console and dB Technologies IG3T speakers, HKAPA was able to showcase the full capabilities of their studio equipment in a proper setting.
This event marks the first to be held in the new building and was a great opportunity to break in the new facilities and experience them in proper use.


Viviane Cahen is a Clinical Research Assistant in the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) focused research group led by CPCE core faculty members Richard Aplenc, MD, PhD, MSCE and Brian Fisher, DO, MSCE. Viviane is working on an epidemiological study focused on improving outcomes for patients with leukemia using the PHIS administrative database.
Viviane earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and International Development, with a focus on Health Economics, from Tulane University. She is presently completing a pre-medical post-baccalaureate at the University of Pennsylvania.


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Power of the Pen
Still picking yourself up off the floor after reading our recent post about the $152,000 that was paid at auction for Neil Armstrong's autograph, along with his famous "one small step" quote, written on a sheet of the Apollo 11 flight plan?Here's what Armstrong had to say in his 2005 biography by J…
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Still picking yourself up off the floor after reading our recent post about the $152,000 that was paid at auction for Neil Armstrong's autograph, along with his famous "one small step" quote, written on a sheet of the Apollo 11 flight plan?
Here's what Armstrong had to say in his 2005 biography by James Hansen about rumors of such a memento:
"The ultimate Armstrong memento, Pearlman relates, would be a signed picture or letter that includes Neil's famous quote 'one small step.' For years it was believed that no authentic examples of such an item existed. Recently, 'an authentic example,' signed while Neil was still in quarantine, surfaced, and though it never sold, many thought it could easily reach $25,000, if not higher. Armstrong categorically denounces any such item as a fake. 'I know that to be false, because I have never, ever quoted myself. From day one, I never did that. So it doesn't exist anywhere. Not for my mom, not for the Smithsonian, not for anybody—there is not one anywhere. Not in quarantine or any other time. I never did one.' "
Armstrong hasn't given an autograph in years. According to his biography, he signed anything he was asked to for the first fifteen or so years after the moon landing. Then, dealers of collectibles began misrepresenting themselves as school teachers or children, asking for signed photos by mail. By 1993, Armstrong saw that forgeries of his signature were being sold on the Internet, and stopped giving his autograph, advice that Charles Lindbergh had given him in September 1969 at a banquet of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.
Nonetheless, Armstrong's autograph, according to Paul Fraser Collectibles of the United Kingdom, is the most valuable in the world, and fetches more than $7,500 these days. Here's Fraser's top ten list:
10. Mick Jagger
9. Pele
8. Madonna
7. Bob Dylan
6. Muhammad Ali
5. J.K. Rowling
4. Queen Elizabeth II
3. Paul McCartney
2. Tiger Woods
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Council approves development application for new Smithers restaurant
The two story building on the Frontage Road at Main Street will also include micro-suites
Deb Meissner
Curiosity and speculation are building as the owners of a downtown property anticipate building next spring.
At its the regular meeting Nov. 24, town council approved the Form and Character Development Permit for a two-storey mixed-use building on the Frontage Road property adjacent to McDonalds and in front of Boston Pizza.
The next step in the process is the application for a building permit, which will set out an anticipated date to begin building.
The building is considered part of the downtown core and is therefore required to have an alpine theme.
READ MORE: Council Briefs: Regular Meeting, November 24, 2020
Included with the restaurant plans are one or two micro-suites. The idea is for the owners and manager to be able to live there.
"When we bought the land in 2019, we anticipated having a farmers market to mouth, take-out food, concept for the restaurant," said Robert Wagner, owner of the land.
"Then COVID-19 hit, building costs went up, and supply issues became more complicated. So, we have been in a wait and see mode."
"The final drawings for the building, the costs to build, and the cost for the kitchen, and all of the equipment will be finalized in January 2021, and then we can see when it's feasible to go ahead."
Wagner's idea is to have a unique restaurant, unlike what you can get at other restaurants currently in Smithers.
"It will be a beautiful building with a mostly glass front, and we would like to take advantage of that by allowing people to see their food being made."
Wagner has been farming in the Suskwa area for more than 20 years and likes the idea of the Saturday Farmers Market in Smithers being so close to the restaurant.
"We want to take advantage of supporting the market and local farms to supply the restaurant's food and offering healthy fresh fares. We are still fully committed to the project, and the idea of a fresh-only restaurant, but it has to make financial sense."
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"We are excited to get the plans in January 2021 from our architect Tylor Versteeg, to see our ideas through, and bring the Bulkley Valley a unique and special new restaurant."
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Berkshire Health Systems has announced that the Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America has contributed $100,000 to Berkshire Medical Center, in support of the hospital's stroke and neurology programs.
In recognition of this gift, BMC has devoted its newly renovated Stroke and Neurology Unit in honor of Berkshire Life. A new sign situated on the unit commemorates the donation.
"Having Berkshire Life's name associated with this unit goes hand-in-hand with our own mission," said Joan Bancroft, president of Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America. "Not only is stroke a leading cause of both the disability and long term care scenarios that our product lines address, the educational approach employed by the medical and support team with patients and family members is in line with our own focus on better understanding the requirements of our customers."
"Berkshire Life Insurance has taken a leading role in supporting our community," said David Phelps, president of Berkshire Health Systems. "With this generous gift, Berkshire Life is making another significant investment in the Berkshires, helping Berkshire Health Systems and BMC to provide the best services available for stroke and neurology care in a warm environment. Our physicians and staff, and our patients and their loved ones all advantage from Berkshire Life's generosity."
Berkshire Medical Center was the first hospital in the United States to obtain the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines Stroke Performance Achievement Award, and remains the only hospital in the country to receive the award for three consecutive years.
BMC and its sister hospital, Fairview Hospital, are both selected by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as Primary Stroke Centers. The Stroke and Neurology Unit at BMC, found on the second floor of the hospital, provides comprehensive care for patients suffering from stroke and other neurological conditions.
Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, based in Pittsfield, is a wholly owned stock subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.


The study titled, Centrifugal Fan is the result of a research conducted by a team of subject market experts on Centrifugal Fan for the forecast period, 2018 to 2025. The assessment of market segmentation forms an important part of this study.
When analysing the different market segment industry experts have also evaluated critical elements such as sub-segments of the Centrifugal Fan industry based on requirements, demographics, customer behaviour and common interest used to understand the target audience better.
With Centrifugal Fan market segmentation as well as targeting potential customers, t industry experts' aim at revealing the likelihood a particular customer or sub-segment will exhibit. Researchers have incorporated a predictive model to find out how customers can be grouped.
• What products/service or brands customers buy?
• How do the end-users use the products or services?
• How much are the buyers willing to pay for the products or services based on demographic factors?
The Centrifugal Fan market report weighs upon the behaviour, attitude as well as decision-making pattern including product application, spending power, consumption volume and purchase. Researchers identify preferences by age too. By segmenting the Centrifugal Fan industry based on buying pattern the industry experts empower business owners to design a highly targeted approach. The study further captures vital data by dividing the Centrifugal Fan market according to the faith, interest, opinions, lifestyle of the customers and other factors.
Geographic segmentation of the Centrifugal Fan industry helps business owners gather a complete understanding of the different target groups based on their geographical boundaries. Information on needs, buying pattern, interests, faith and preference of the potential customer that differs from country to country and region to region adds to the credibility of the overall study. The data can help product owners determine where to promote and where to expand their business.
• How many Aloe Extract will be sold during the forecast period, 2018 to 2025?
• How big is the <country/region> Centrifugal Fan market?
• How many big and small Centrifugal Fan vendors can be found in <worldwide/country/region>?
• Who are the immediate competitors? What is the market share occupied by these rivals?
• How fierce is the competition in the Centrifugal Fan market?
• What products or services are the major brands selling to their target audience?
• Are big brands using traditional business strategies?
• Are the strengths as well as weaknesses for the prominent players same as new entrants?
• Are the market leaders a great threat to the start-ups?
• What will be the market size and growth rate of the Centrifugal Fan market across different countries by 2025?


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> Ontario Budgets
: 2011 Ontario Budget: STRONG EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE SUPPORT A STRONG ECONOMY
The McGuinty government's Open Ontario plan to make Ontario more competitive is working. The 2011 Budget introduces initiatives that will continue to build a strong economy that creates jobs while protecting education and health care. A well-educated and healthy workforce strengthens Ontario's economy and attracts investment and jobs.
This budget outlines new investments to create jobs, help farmers, support new spaces in colleges and universities, expand breast cancer screening, improve mental health services for children and enhance pharmacy services, including for seniors.
JOBS AND GROWTH
Ontario's economy is improving and jobs are returning. Statistics Canada confirms that the province has recovered 91 per cent of the jobs lost during the recession, compared to 14.5 per cent in the United States. Eighty-four per cent of the jobs recovered are full time.
A more competitive business climate is creating more jobs and higher incomes for people. Measures in Ontario's Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth are strengthening business investment and creating jobs. Investments by the private sector in infrastructure, machinery and equipment rose to $78.3 billion in 2010, a 7.4 per cent increase over 2009.
Modern public infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and roads, is a key foundation of a prosperous economy. Public infrastructure investments create jobs and provide significant economic benefits over the longer term. By the end of 2010–11, Ontario will have invested $62 billion in infrastructure since 2003; created and preserved more than 80,000 jobs on average per year; built more than 400 new schools; started or completed construction on more than 100 major hospital projects; and expanded or rehabilitated more than 5,500 kilometres of highways.
Building on these substantial investments, over the next three years, the province plans to invest more than $35 billion in infrastructure, including $12.8 billion in 2011–12. These investments are expected to create and preserve more than 300,000 jobs.
Over the next few weeks, Ontario and innovative private-sector partners will be announcing new investments of over $1.3 billion, including nearly $175 million from the province, creating more than 2,100 jobs and retaining nearly 7,800 jobs.
Ontario is a leader in clean and sustainable technologies. Public and private investments in clean, renewable energy and conservation have increased as a result of the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009. More than 30 clean energy manufacturers have announced plans to set up or expand operations in Ontario since the act was proclaimed in September 2009, creating new jobs over the next two years.
The 2011 Budget is helping cattle, hog, sheep and veal farmers by implementing a new Risk Management Program, and a Self-Directed Risk Management Program for the edible horticulture sector.
PROTECTING EDUCATION
Ontario has long recognized the importance of a well-educated workforce that can compete in the global economy and attract international investment. Ontarians with higher levels of knowledge and skills have better employment prospects, earn higher wages, are engaged citizens and are less dependent on government supports during their working lives. That is why education, ranging from full-day kindergarten to postsecondary, remains a top priority for the Ontario government.
Full-Day Kindergarten
A full day of learning early in life makes the transition to Grade 1 easier for both parents and children. As well, students who achieve early success in school are more likely to perform well in school later and go on to postsecondary education.
This September, full-day kindergarten will be available in an additional 200 schools, benefiting up to 50,000 children. Currently, nearly 600 schools offer full-day kindergarten for up to 35,000 children. It will be fully implemented, available in every school, in September 2014.
Postsecondary Education and Training
Through the Open Ontario plan, the government will ensure a college or university space is available for every qualified Ontario student. The government's goal is to raise the province's postsecondary attainment rate to 70 per cent.
The 2011 Budget will help create more than 60,000 additional spaces by 2015–16, by investing more than $64 million in 2011–12, growing to $309 million in 2013–14, in additional operating grants to colleges and universities. With this funding, the government's strong record of fully funding postsecondary enrolment growth will continue.
This budget also announces additional funding for two important programs that support training opportunities and provide work experience to help Ontarians improve their knowledge and skills:
$44 million over three years for literacy and basic skills programs
$22.5 million in 2011–12 for the Summer Jobs Strategy, which will help more than 100,000 students access jobs and services this summer.
Ontario's school system was cited as a leader by management consulting firm McKinsey and Company, in its report entitled "How the World's Most Improved School Systems Keep Getting Better." The report looked at 20 school systems from around the globe and identified Ontario as being "among the world's highest performing school systems," demonstrating sustained improvement.
PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
The McGuinty government has rebuilt a strong public health care system that delivers quality, evidence-based care and puts patients first. Rising health care costs present a challenge to managing growth in health care spending without crowding out other priority investments. That is why the government is committed to ensuring every health care dollar is used to provide care of the highest quality and value while protecting the progress achieved.
Enhanced Breast Cancer Screening
Detecting and treating breast cancer at the earliest possible stage is critical. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of cancer among Ontario women and is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths.
Currently, women under the age of 50 can only access mammography services with a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner. An expanded screening program is needed so that younger women at high risk can also benefit from the high-quality assessment services and followups provided through the Ontario Breast Screening Program.
To that end, the government will invest an additional $15 million over the next three years to provide about 90,000 more breast screening exams. This will expand the program to reach women between the ages of 30 and 49 who are at high risk for breast cancer due to genetic factors, medical or family history, and support additional exams for women aged 50 to 69 who are currently covered under the program.
Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
Mental health problems and addictions can affect people at many stages in their lives. When people struggle with mental health problems or addictions, their families and friends, co-workers and fellow students can also be affected.
Mental health problems often begin at a young age, and the system of supports must be more integrated and responsive to the needs of children and youth. The government will invest in a comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, starting with children and youth. By 2013–14, funding to support the strategy will grow to $93 million per year.
Expanded Pharmacy Services
Beginning in April 2011, more pharmacy services and support will be available to people covered under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program, including seniors. This investment builds on the successful MedsCheck program and will help ease the pressure on the rest of the health care system.
The government will fund and support pharmacies offering a range of services including:
prescription follow-up consultations
medication assessment for patients with chronic diseases
training on how to operate home diagnostic devices such as glucose monitors and blood pressure monitoring kits.
Andrew Chornenky, Minister's Office, 416-325-9819
Scott Blodgett, Ministry of Finance, 416-325-0324
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