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US Lawmakers Propose Laws to Censor Internet Pornography
Drew Wilson | March 3, 2018
US lawmakers are renewing efforts to censor Internet pornography and add taxes to devices to remove those filters.
As the debate surrounding Internet censorship rages on in Canada, one point against the proposed regime is the concept of censorship creep. The idea is that when one thing is censored, the scope of the censorship gradually expands way beyond what was originally intended. An example is Internet pornography.
While it may sound like mere theory and speculation, Canadians only have to look across the border into the US to find such proposals. US state lawmakers are renewing the push to pass laws modelled after the failed and misleadingly titled Human Trafficking Prevention Act (HTPA).
Under HTPA, device manufacturers would be required to install Internet censorship filters that would block Internet pornography. The proposal also comes with a provision that says that if a consumer wants the device to have no filters, then they would have to pay a $20 one time tax to have the filters removed. While that may sound somewhat reasonable to some, there are added strings to this. The consumers name and personal information would then be entered into a database so companies can track them.
Many call the proposal a violation of personal privacy, an attack on the open Internet, and blatantly unconstitutional. After fierce opposition, the laws have been pushed back. Now, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), those laws are now back. In an open letter (PDF) addressed to Representative Jim Neely and Representative Todd Richardson, the EFF states that such laws are unlawful and should be rejected as they were rejected in other states:
While there are some textual differences between versions of the HTPA that are circulating in state legislatures today, the core of the bill is a two-part unlawful restraint on speech and privacy.
First, the bill requires all companies that manufacture and sell an Internet-enabled device in the state to install blocking software to prevent that device from visiting webpages and applications that show content that the state finds objectionable. This provision unlawfully restrains the information that users may view on the Internet, and limits to whom and in what forums users may speak on the Internet. It also imposes extraordinarily onerous business regulations that will make it difficult for technology companies to do business in the state.
Second, if any person wants to remove blocking software from a device that they own, they have to ask the manufacturer to remove that filter, sign a written acknowledgement of the supposed risk of disabling the filter, and in most versions of the bill pay a $20 tax to unblock each of their devices. The tax and other steps required to remove the blocking software unconstitutionally burden the rights to speak and to access the speech of others on the Internet. They also unduly burden the right to privately speak and listen on the Internet without reporting that activity to government officials, and the right of property owners to use their technological devices as they see fit.
Although there is variance among the HTPA bills in defining what Internet content must be blocked, all of the definitions are vague and overbroad, and would deprive residents of important and legal content. For example, some versions of HTPA restrict "indecent" content, while others restrict content that depicts human trafficking. In both cases, the definitions do not provide clear guidance for a computer algorithm to narrowly distinguish unacceptable content from content that will a socially valuable purpose. And as described below, these definitions likely will not survive the strict scrutiny applied by courts in determining the validity of 1st Amendment restrictions.
The letter goes on to build the legal case as to why such filters are unconstitutional. The letter cites the court case Reno v ACLU and offers examples as to how such laws would be illegal in the eyes of the court. It also goes into detailed lists of why this proposed law is a bad idea.
The efforts to censor the Internet from pornography and other "obscene" material is nothing new. Efforts to stamp out such material has not only been met with failure, but also the springboard to censor perfectly legal content as well. One shining example of out of control censorship in the name of fighting "obscene" material is the UK.
Back in 2012, I was covering the debate swirling around British online censorship. In covering the debate, legal news and advocacy websites wound up getting censored. The list at the time included Gigaom, a website devoted to Ruby code developers, a blog about network security, and Ethical Hacker. Of course, the censorship grew and websites like the Chaos Computing Club, Tor, La Quadrature Du Net, and TorrentFreak. While covering the rampant censorship of just about everything, it's almost as if the censors got tired of being called out and they ultimately censored the website I was reporting on at the time as well. Suffice to say, the censorship regime in the UK wound up being a pretty sorry joke.
To this day, British digital rights group, The Open Rights Group maintains a service called Blocked. The service allows users to test the filters to find out which websites have been censored by UK ISPs. The service gives website owners the opportunity to dispute the censorship should they wind up on the blacklists for who knows what reason.
The good news for American's is that they still have the opportunity to stop the censorship before it gets this far out of control. In addition, the constitution and court precedence does give American's a fighting chance to stop it as well. One can only hope that the efforts to censor the Internet will continue to get stopped in countries like the US.
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NiteLites of Houston Outdoor Lights business is a local outdoor lighting company, which is deeply invested in the Houston area community events.
Rob Greening, owner of NiteLites of Houston, takes pride in being a big part of in the Houston community. Last month was Mr. Greening's 6th year illuminating the Tomball German Festival. NiteLites of Houston Outdoor Lights created the perfect setting for the occasion by professionally illuminating the festivities. Rob is also a member of the Chamber Board in Tomball and plans to continue to be a part of his community indefinitely. NiteLites of Houston was nominated for small business of the year by Lone Star College and was one of the top three up for the win in the Tomball area. M2 the Agency, Inc. took home the win at the celebration dinner.
According to Mr. Greening, "Being involved in your community as a small business is smart. You get to better your community, give your business some exposure and feel good that your local business cares about the people in the community they serve." Mr. Greening shares more insight about how to build a business through community involvement.
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Muskegon County är ett administrativt område i delstaten Michigan, USA. År 2010 hade county 172 188 invånare. Den administrativa huvudorten (county seat) är Muskegon.

Geografi
Enligt United States Census Bureau har countyt en total area på 3 779 km². 1 318 km² av den arean är land och 2 460 km² är vatten.

Angränsande countyn
 Oceana County - norr
 Newaygo County - nordost
 Kent County och Ottawa County - öster
 Ottawa County - söder
 Milwaukee County - sydväst
 Ozaukee County - väster

Orter
 Casnovia (delvis i Kent County)
 Fruitport
 Lakewood Club
 Montague
 Muskegon (huvudort)
 Muskegon Heights
 North Muskegon
 Norton Shores
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 Roosevelt Park
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The 1974 song of Harry Chapin, based on a song written together with his wife Sandy, tells a simple and sad story clearly and well. "The Cat's in the Cradle" presents the problem of personal and extreme dedication to work and the subsequent neglect of family by a father or any parent or guardian of a child. The poem and story reflects Harry Chapin's life as a son himself and the fear that he could be that to his son Josh – Chapin said, "and frankly the song scares me to death." (Soundstage commentary, see Sources).
This song strikes a theme of time quickly passing and time lost. The song reminds us that a hurried and busy life of work causes loss of person-to-person connection, interaction and love. It is ultimately a sad story of what might have been, could have been, should have been and never came to be.
The concluding words and thoughts of the song affirm the final point, that our behavior can influence and cause others to be just like us – people too busy to take time, interact, listen and enjoy each other's company.
The hurried life reflects and embodies modern rush-rush-workaholic societies found all over the world. Our own imperfections, worries, hurries, neglects all become cast upon and molded into our immediate family or friends. Soon, when we look back, it is all past and gone. The moments have been lost.
The Cat's in the Cradle is a strong reminder to take time to relax and be with family and friends. Yes, take time to share, play, laugh, think, care and grow together. Time well spent is time that is never lost. Time poorly spent, is time forever lost. Treat time well and value it – that pays big dividends now and in the years ahead.
We're gonna have a good time then.
Can you teach me to throw?
I got a lot to do.
You know, I'm gonna be like him, yeah.
Time has passed and my boy is ten and I gave him a ball and he wanted to play and learn to throw, but I said I don't have time right now. He smiled and understood and admired me and said I am going to be just like you when I grow up.
He came back from college just recently and was a man who I was proud of and I asked him to stay awhile, but he wanted to borrow my car because he was a little too busy right now he said as he smiled.
I called him during my retirement time and he had moved away, so I asked if he could visit.
He said he would love to, but the kids were sick and his job kept him too busy and he did not have the time. And after our conversation was over I sat back, thought and realized he had turned out exactly as me.
Yes, he was proud of his Dad in so many ways and modeled himself on his Dad and he ended up being just that way too. And after all is sung and said in the Cat's in the Cradle we are struck by what we hear and see – two very busy men who have missed a quality life and good times together because time past is time unrecovered.
Music with its instrumentation and words has a unique way of getting to us and into us – that is indisputable and can be proven by scientific studies and personal testimonies. Music has stirred people to battle against real,virtual and spiritual enemies. Music has emboldened people to survive, grow, change, rest, do something or be something. Music gets within us and transports us to places and emotions that we did not have just before we began the musical journey. Music can alter moods, feelings, temperaments and even actions and decisions. So, there is power in music . We all choose and listen to music that suits our tastes and being. Music is a life-changing experience. Yes, I believe, that no matter how you slice it – music is, and always will be, a life-changing experience for people all over this place we call our earthly home.
Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapin with Opening Commentary and Sung Live at Soundstage.
Cat's in the Cradle by Harry Chapin.


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Cryogenics is the world's leading journal focusing on all aspects of cryoengineering and cryogenics. Papers published in Cryogenics cover a wide variety of subjects in low temperature engineering and research. Among the areas covered are:
• Applications of superconductivity: magnets, electronics, devices
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As well as original research papers, Cryogenics contains commissioned review articles on the latest developments in cryogenics worldwide, research and technical notes describing preliminary results and experimental details, and letters to the Editor on recent areas of discussion and controversy.
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Hongik University, 04066, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Astronomers Are Coming to Grips With Moving This Telescope From Hawaii to Spain
Hawaiians have protested building the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, a sacred site.
by Bryson Masse
Jun 1 2017, 6:00pm
An artist's rendering of the telescope at sunset. Image: TMT
The Thirty Meter Telescope, which is intended to be the most advanced optical telescope in the world, is slated to begin construction in the spring of 2018. Astronomers can't wait to use this observatory to comb the universe—it's an international partnership between Canada, the US, Japan, China and India—but the only problem is that, as of right now, no one knows exactly where it's going to be located.
Artist concept of the TMT observatory on Mauna Kea. Image: TMT
The gargantuan 'scope promises to give humanity unprecedented views of distant galaxies, help characterize alien planets, and to test the fundamental theories of astrophysics. It has faced fierce protests and opposition against its planned location on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, which is a sacred site. The project began in the '90s, but in 2015 the TMT's building permit was revoked. A judge is expected to make a recommendation in the coming months on whether construction should go ahead, but right now, the mega-telescope's fate isn't clear.
Canada has a lot at stake. It's committed some $243.5 million over ten years to the project, and scientists here are anxious to use the instrument to scour the skies. A team of Canadian astronomers has now authored a new report that outlines the costs and benefits of a backup location, should it have to move once and for all, at the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos (or ORM) on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands. Unfortunately for them, it turns out this secondary site is not exactly optimal for a super-advanced giant telescope.
"The main drawbacks of ORM are that it is warm and relatively wet, which makes [mid infrared] observations all but impossible," wrote Michael Balogh, chair of the CASCA/ACURA TMT Advisory Committee (or CATAC) to me in an email.
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The committee was formed in January 2017 and took initiative on investigating a proposed alternative location, once it became clear there would be obstacles to building in Hawaii.
According to their new study, the lower altitude and different climate of the Canary Islands would mean that the TMT's instrumentation design would have to be altered to include more adaptive optics—that is, much more complicated parts of the telescope's mirror, which can morph to account for a more turbulent atmosphere.
"That means it takes longer to achieve the same science compared with [Mauna Kea] or Chile. But for the most part the same science is still achievable," said Balogh.
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Last fall, before ORM was chosen, another Canadian group was tasked with giving their recommendation of a potential plan B, and recommended a site in Chile. But when the time came, the TMT International Observatory Board (TIO) chose the Canary Islands site.
One possible reason was to keep the telescope in the Northern Hemisphere. Right now, all of the TMT's possible competitors will be found in Chile. The Giant Magellan Telescope and the European Extremely Large Telescope, currently in similar stages of construction to the TMT, will rival this telescope, and promise to offer excellent views of the southern skies.
Rendering of TMT at its proposed alternative site on La Palma. Image: M3 Engineering
"From a global perspective, it makes sense to not put everything in the same hemisphere. There are certainly interesting objects [including the Andromeda Galaxy] observable only in the North," wrote Balogh. "But the stronger argument is synergy with other facilities and surveys that cover the northern sky."
The fall 2016 report found that while operating in La Palma would allow for northern observations, the site could fall short in observing highly prioritized infrared targets—exoplanets.
Balogh could not say exactly what the TIO's motivations were. "We have confidence in our board members and we trust that they cast their vote because it is in the best interest of Canada. There is no frustration at the outcome," he wrote.
The TIO provided a statement from spokesperson Scott Ishikawa. "Canada remains a strong member of our TMT project team and agrees that Mauna Kea in Hawaii is still the preferred site to build the Thirty Meter Telescope. The report recommended building in the Canary Islands only if the Hawaii option does not prove feasible on a timely basis. The goal is to start on-site construction by April 2018."
The disappointment of settling on a scientifically suboptimal site is outweighed by the discoveries that could still be made, wrote Balogh. "As the committee learned more about all the work has been done in the development, we were tremendously impressed and became ever more excited about the project.
"TMT is a truly outstanding, awesome machine. With some very clever design choices, and great instrumentation. It is going to be spectacular, wherever it is sited," wrote Balogh.
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Zola Jesus Explains How She Wrote "Exhumed," Her New Album's Great Gothic Battle Cry
Nika Danilova tells the story behind a very special single off her blood-red sixth record, Okovi.
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"Bury the tongue/ Between the teeth/ Open the jaw/ And sink in deep," wails Nika Danilova, a.k.a. Zola Jesus, over fervent cello and hair-raising clatters and shakes on "Exhumed." The song was the first single from her deeply furious, soon-to-be-released sixth album Okovi, which sounds like the soundtrack to a flickering, high-contrast psychodrama. It's filled with pure passion, from start to finish.
"Exhumed" is a brutal purge, an effort to release churning inner rage, the Michigan-based songwriter said recently. It was the first track Danilova wrote for the record, and the one that's most special to her, on every layer — from its foundation of strings to the immediateness of its lyrics, which she says just tumbled out of her. Though the song burns with urgency, it took Danilova just about two years to write. This is the story of how it came to be.
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ZOLA JESUS: I was really angry, so I wanted to make something that felt cathartic. I started with those stabbing strings, and then it grew from there. For about two years, the song was only a minute long. It would build and build and build, and then it would stop. When I was finishing everything for the album, I was like, This needs to be a real song. I love this one-minute idea, but it needs to be a full song. I'd been so stumped on it for two years; I didn't know how to make it longer. I didn't know where to go from there.
But then I came up with this line, "Let it sink/ Don't let it hold you down." I was sitting in a room with my friend Alex who was helping me finish the record — he co-produced and mixed the album. He was working on something else, and I was working on my computer and singing really quietly, because I didn't want to disturb him. I don't think I would have come up with that line had I not been singing so quietly — I usually sing very loudly. That busted the song open. I discovered where it was gonna go, and from there it completely fell out of me. And then it ended up being a six-minute-long song. At some point, I was like, OK, it doesn't need to be that long, so I cut it down. I wanted to make it really efficient. I didn't want it to feel like there was deadweight.
I was having writer's block for about two years, where every time I tried to write a song I would just start bawling. "Exhumed" was one of the first songs I actually wrote and was like, I like that. That did something for me. I hadn't experienced that in so long. It felt very pure, or something. The lyrics aren't so straightforward, but I think in general I was channeling all of my anger and resentment and grief and depression. It was coming out as a battle cry, where I was feeling helpless and trying to take control of everything I was going through. I was trying to turn it into power.
It's angry. It's red and black. It's like blood. It's like a battle. It's frustrated, and at the same time violent. I felt very violent when I was writing it. Maniacal. Usually my music is a lot more contemplative and introspective. Everything with the teeth and the claws — it's just primal rage. One of the few weapons animals have are their teeth, their jaws, their bite. You don't have anything but your own utility that you're born with. I didn't think about these lyrics at all, it was all automatic, but I think it came from this feral place. That's what I felt like. Like an animal.
Okovi is out September 8 on Sacred Bones.
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Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD Is Selected to Be the First Cataract Surgeon in the Country to Launch EyePoint Pharmaceutical's FDA-Approved DEXYCU
Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, is selected to be the first cataract surgeon in the country to launch EyePoint Pharmaceutical's FDA-approved DEXYCU (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9% to improve post-operative cataract surgery patient compliance. The historic surgery took place at Island Eye Surgicenter in Westbury, Long Island.
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Tom Burke, CEO of Spectrum Vision Partners states, "Spectrum Vision Partners is proud to continue its collaboration with national leaders who bring the latest innovations in advanced cataract surgery to their patients... Dr. Donnenfeld, the OCLI vision experts and the Island Eye Surgicenter team."
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Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD of Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island ("OCLI"), Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut ("OCC"), Spectrum Vision Partners ("SVP") managed practices, often sought for his expertise and innovation in the field of Ophthalmology, has successfully performed the first Cataract Surgery in the United States, utilizing FDA approved DEXYCU™ (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9%, at Island Eye Surgicenter in Westbury, NY. EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic products, announced yesterday that it has commercially launched DEXYCU™ (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9% in the United States. DEXYCU is the first and only U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved intraocular steroid for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and is administered as a single dose at the end of cataract surgery. DEXYCU is intended to replace the use of steroid eye drops which have a dosing regimen that, depending on the brand, can require self-administration for up to four times a day and titrating down over four weeks. This complicated dosing regimen can often lead to poor patient compliance.
Dr. Donnenfeld expresses his support of innovation to enhance patient outcome, "Today was an important day for Ophthalmology. The FDA approval of DEXYCU allows patients having cataract surgery to have their medication placed inside their eye. This improves patient compliance, quality of life and is the first step in eliminating eye drops in cataract surgery."
The launch of DEXYCU will be phased, with the initial phase being to leading cataract surgery experts such as Dr. Donnenfeld, to ensure proper training on DEXYCU's administration ahead of its wider availability in the ophthalmology community. EyePoint Assist, the Company-sponsored program designed to ensure access to DEXYCU, is available for eligible patients in need of financial assistance.
Tom Burke, CEO of Spectrum Vision Partners commented on today's news, "Spectrum Vision Partners is proud to continue its collaboration with national leaders who bring the latest innovations in advanced cataract surgery to their patients. Dr. Donnenfeld, the OCLI vision experts and the Island Eye Surgicenter team have delivered another advancement to improve visual outcomes and their patients' lives. Performing the first FDA approved DEXYCU drug delivery in the United States is another example of their leadership in the ophthalmic field. We applaud the success of Eye Point Pharmaceuticals with this application of their delivery system and look forward to continuing SVP's collaboration with our doctors as they continue to improve patient care."
"EyePoint is proud to announce the U.S. commercial launch of our second innovative ophthalmic product, DEXYCU, which is now available to cataract surgery patients to treat inflammation that occurs after this common surgical procedure. There are approximately 4.8 million cataract surgeries a year in the US," said Nancy Lurker, President and Chief Executive Officer of EyePoint Pharmaceuticals. "DEXYCU offers a single-dose, sustained release treatment option conveniently administered at the end of cataract surgery which can eliminate the complicated and burdensome steroid eyedrop regimen following surgery."
DEXYCU is the first long-acting intraocular steroid approved by the FDA for the treatment of postoperative inflammation. Cataract surgery is the most frequent surgical procedure in the U.S., with approximately 4.8 million performed annually. DEXYCU employs the Company's Verisome sustained-release drug delivery technology to deliver a biodegradable extended-release formulation of the steroid dexamethasone into the posterior chamber of the eye via a single injection at the end of surgery, eliminating the burden of self-administering steroid eye drops up to four times a day for several weeks on a titrated schedule, in a primarily elderly patient population.
About Eric Donnenfeld, MD
Eric Donnenfeld, MD, FAAO is an internationally known eye surgeon. The Ophthalmologist has designated Dr. Donnenfeld as of the 50 most influential ophthalmologists in the world. Dr. Donnenfeld was one of the first surgeons in the world to do laser vision correction and was involved in the first studies that eventually led to the approval of the excimer laser. During a career spanning more than 20 years, Dr. Donnenfeld has successfully helped tens of thousands of patients achieve better vision, including more than 1,000 fellow eye doctors and their families. He is also an experienced corneal surgeon and has performed more than 2,500 corneal transplant procedures.
Dr. Donnenfeld is routinely asked to help other eye surgeons advance their proficiency in refractive surgery and has trained more eye surgeons than any other ophthalmologist in New York. He has authored more than 200 papers on cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery, 500 scientific articles, and 20 books and book chapters on a range of subjects pertaining to corneal transplants, cataract care and laser vision correction. Dr. Donnenfeld is a past president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and president elect of the international intraocular implant society. He is an author of the Refractive Surgery Basic Science Book for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In addition, he is on the editorial board of nine medical journals and has lectured at medical schools and refractive surgery meetings both nationally and internationally. Dr. Donnenfeld is editor in chief of EyeWorld.
About Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
Founded in 1997, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (http://www.ocli.net) is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in the United States. OCLI boasts 19 state-of-the-art medical facilities across Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, housing the most advanced technology available, to offer patients a variety of ophthalmic services and treatments. OCLI is led by 43 highly skilled eye surgeons in each major sub-specialty of eye care, providing comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, refractive surgery, glaucoma, oculoplastics, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. OCLI also employs seven Doctors of Optometry, three Physician Assistants, and one NYS Licensed Aesthetician.
About Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut (OCC) is a premier eye care group offering an array of comprehensive vision correction procedures and treatments for a range of eye conditions and diseases with 4 locations across Connecticut. Widely recognized as a leading eye care practice in the community, OCC is staffed with highly experienced eye doctors and a superb medical team who strive to maintain the highest standards of medical and surgical care.
About Island Eye Surgicenter
Island Eye is a New York State licensed and Medicare Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center and Tissue Transplantation facility. The center is also accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), a national nonprofit organization ensuring that ambulatory facilities maintain the highest standards of safety and medical care.
Since the beginning, Island Eye Surgicenter's mission has been to provide excellence in surgical eye care, and it remains a "Center of Excellence." The physicians of Island Eye Surgicenter are some of the most prominent medical professionals in the nation. They contribute to the development of the latest ophthalmic advancements and lecture on a range of subjects pertaining to surgical eye care throughout the United States and the around world.
About Spectrum Vision Partners
Spectrum Vision Partners (http://www.spectrumvisionpartners.com) is a leading management services organization, serving the ophthalmology sector. Spectrum Vision Partners has over 750 employees, providing world-class practice management solutions to a network of nationally renowned, multi-specialty ophthalmologists in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Tri-State region. The Spectrum platform in New York and Connecticut consists of 23 clinic locations, two State Licensed Ambulatory Centers, over 50 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Spectrum Vision Partners provides a comprehensive set of business support functions, including billing and collections, credential services, marketing, physician recruitment, ASC development, financial and accounting services, benefits and payroll management, and information technology. The company's corporate service center is located at 825 East Gate Boulevard, Suite 111, Garden City, NY 11530.
About DEXYCUTM
DEXYCUTM (dexamethasone intraocular suspension) 9% is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and was approved by the FDA on February 9, 2018. A link to the full product label is available at: https://dexycu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/DEXYCU-PI-20181220.pdf.
About EyePoint Pharmaceuticals
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly pSivida Corp.) (http://www.eyepointpharma.com), headquartered in Watertown, MA, is a specialty biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing innovative ophthalmic products in indications with high unmet medical need to help improve the lives of patients with serious eye disorders. With the approval by the FDA on October 12, 2018 of the YUTIQ™ three-year treatment of chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye, the Company has developed the majority of the FDA-approved sustained-release treatments for eye diseases. The most common adverse reactions reported for YUTIQ were cataract development and increases in intraocular pressure. DEXYCU™ was approved by the FDA on February 9, 2018. DEXYCU, administered as a single intraocular dose at the end of ocular surgery for the treatment of postoperative inflammation, is the first and only FDA-approved intraocular product with this indication. The most common adverse reactions reported by 5-15% of patients were intraocular pressure increased, corneal edema and iritis. DEXYCU employs the Verisome® extended-release drug delivery technology, which encompasses a broad number of related, but distinct drug delivery systems with the potential of incorporating an extensive range of active agents, including small molecules, proteins and monoclonal antibodies. ILUVIEN® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant), a micro-insert for diabetic macular edema, licensed to Alimera Sciences, Inc., is currently sold directly in the U.S. and several EU countries. Retisert® (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant), for posterior uveitis, is licensed to and sold by Bausch & Lomb, Inc. and Vitrasert (ganciclovir implant), for cytomegalovirus retinitis was licensed and sold by Bausch and Lomb until being discontinued in 2013. The Company's development programs are focused on using its core Durasert™ and the Verisome platform technologies to deliver drugs to treat posterior segment uveitis (shorter-duration treatment), wet age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other diseases. To learn more about the Company, please visit http://www.eyepointpharma.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION ACT OF 1995: Various statements made in this release are forward-looking, and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and potentially inaccurate assumptions. All statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, plan or believe may occur in the future, including but not limited to statements about our commercialization of YUTIQ and DEXYCU, the expected timing of release of the 24-month and 36-month patient follow-up data for YUTIQ and our expectations regarding the timing of a filing of an application for approval of a next-generation, shorter-duration treatment for posterior segment uveitis, are forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed, anticipated or implied in our forward-looking statements include uncertainties with respect to: our ability to achieve profitable operations and access to needed capital; fluctuations in our operating results; our ability to successfully produce commercial supply of YUTIQ and DEXYCU and commercialize YUTIQ and DEXYCU in the U.S.; our ability to successfully build a commercial infrastructure and enter into and maintain commercial agreements for the launch of DEXYCU and YUTIQ; the successful release of our YUTIQ line extension shorter-acting treatment for uveitis; potential off-label sales of ILUVIEN for non-infectious posterior segment uveitis ("NIPU"); consequences of fluocinolone acetonide side effects; successful commercialization of, and receipt of revenues from, ILUVIEN for diabetic macular edema ("DME") which depends on the ability of Alimera Sciences, Inc. ("Alimera") to continue as a going concern; Alimera's ability to obtain additional marketing approvals and the effect of pricing and reimbursement decisions on sales of ILUVIEN for DME; Alimera's ability to obtain marketing approval for ILUVIEN in its licensed territories for NIPU; potential declines in Retisert royalties; our ability to market and sell products; the success of current and future license agreements, including our agreement with Alimera; termination or breach of current license agreements, including our agreement with Alimera; our dependence on contract research organizations, contract sales organizations, vendors and investigators; effects of competition and other developments affecting sales of products; market acceptance of products; effects of guidelines, recommendations and studies; protection of intellectual property and avoiding intellectual property infringement; retention of key personnel; product liability; industry consolidation; compliance with environmental laws; manufacturing risks; risks and costs of international business operations; effects of the potential exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union; legislative or regulatory changes; volatility of stock price; possible dilution; absence of dividends; and other factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should read and interpret any forward-looking statements in light of these risks. Should known or unknown risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could differ materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected in the forward-looking statements. You should bear this in mind as you consider any forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes makes it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized.
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Facebook is well known for allowing its community to engage with each other through simple wall posts, entertaining games and niche communities (Groups & Fan Pages). What users may be unaware of is the information made available to the third party programmers through Facebook Applications.
When installing a program on Facebook, a user is prompted to "Allow" access to an individual profile. The app asks to "pull your profile information, photos, your friends' info, and other content that it requires to work." This is a very vague statement that skillfully avoids publicizing which sorts of information the program will retain; be it your name, hometown, birthday, likes, favorite movies, etc.
When developing applications, businesses can specifically outline what information it would like to pull from its users profiles. The following is a screen capture from the "Extended Permissions Page" on the Facebook Developers website (Click to enlarge).
The page continues on to outline the Publishing, Page and Data Permissions that a developer now must specifically ask the user for permission. Prior to June 30th, the Facebook community clicked "Allow", relinquishing the protection of privacy over their information. In some cases, if your friend was using an application, it enabled the developers to access your content as well (as displayed below).
While this is a step in the right direction, it is not enough. By default, the 700,000 applications currently available on the social network are granted access to individual profiles. Users must either choose to block specific applications or disable all applications completely. Otherwise, an individual's friend may be, albeit unknowingly, sharing his or her own information.
So, will you "Pause" before clicking Allow in the future?


Internet betting software developer BetSoft Gaming has revealed that they have signed a content supply deal with gaming operator SlotsMillion, and will provide its 3D games as a result.
The deal will see BetSoft's games offered in northern European markets as well as Australia and Canada, as BetSoft's Slots3 series of games as well as the company's ToGo mobile games. SlotsMillion is operated by Alea.com, which has a global focus for its betting sites.
Commenting on the deal BetSoft's Anna Mackney said, "We are excited to be partnering with SlotsMillion at this vital time in their operation. Players will be able to play Betsoft's incredible games in a whole new way, using the power of Virtual Reality, which will be unlike any other experience currently available. Betsoft is always at the forefront of developing technologies and we are so proud to be working with SlotsMillion and their Virtual Reality casino, the first in the world."
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North Bay Residents Jolted Awake By 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Lakeport
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LAKEPORT (CBS SF) — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rumbled in the North Bay Sunday morning near Lakeport, jolting local residents awake but not triggering any early reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck at 7:03 a.m. and had an epicenter located in the Mayamas Mountains between Hopland and Lakeport. Several aftershocks of 2.0 and less were reported in the hours after the initial jolt.
In the last 10 days, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
Marissa, who lives in Hopland, took to social media with her experience.
"I'm on the opposite side of the highway in Hopland and it was felt. Not as long as the Napa quake in 2014. Way more shaking back then so hopefully not much damage."
Vincent Poturica, who lives in Ukiah, also felt the quake.
"Yeah, I was close to the epicenter in Ukiah," he posted. "Haven't felt the earth move like that since I was a LA County kid during the Northridge quake."
"Woke up to the house rocking back & forth, like a boat on water, & I immediately checked on my kids, who, thankfully, were fine."
There were no initial reports of damage.


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The world's opening back up again, and as a result, everyone's chomping at the bit to get out there and see the world again. But with big crowds at airports, it can be a little overwhelming, especially because we're so used to being at home at this point. Here are some tips so that you can work out how to overcome airport anxiety.
Use Vitamins For Overcoming Anxiety
There are many different over-the-counter options as far as vitamins go, like CBD gummies, that can be used to keep you calm, so that you don't feel too anxious and overwhelmed at the airport. Just make sure that they are legally recognized, and make sure that you have checked the rules of each country that you are flying into.
Take Flights Outside of Peak Times
Airports, just like malls, have busy times and quiet times. If you are someone who suffers from anxiety at the airport, try to book your flight outside of the busier time. Try to fly before 6am, and after 10pm if you can help it. That way, you won't have to fight the crowds and risk becoming anxious.
Consider Using a Fast Pass To Overcome Anxiety
If you don't like the idea of having to wait in a long line with everyone else, because you are concerned that you might become anxious, another way to avoid airport anxiety is to make the most of fast pass. This is where you can enter a priority lane, and ultimately skip the queues when you go through security screening. This means that you can get through security screening quicker, and have more time to relax in the departure lounge before your flight begins to board.
Fly Business Class
One way to make sure that you don't have to deal with a lot of people, even if you are flying in the middle of the day, is to fly business class. With business class, you are able to check in faster, and when you are waiting to board your plane, you can sit in a separate lounge to everyone else which is going to be a lot quieter. When you are on the plane, you've got a lot more room to move, and you don't have to feel like you're too close to anyone else.
Use Carry on Only
There's nothing more frustrating and anxiety-inducing than having to wait a long time when you get off your flight for your checked bag. Sometimes, your back is the last to come through, and if it's not, you have to fight other passengers to get yours off the belt in time. If you want to overcome airport anxiety, try to stick to flying with just carry-on baggage so that you don't have to hang around and wait for checked-in baggage to come through. It's also going to make it quicker to check in as well if you only have carry-on baggage – you won't have any baggage to check in, so you won't have to wait in line as long.
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On Tuesday 22 May 2018, over 50 GPs, practice nurses and pharmacists attended a multi-disciplinary workshop organised by the Children & Young People's Health Partnership (CYPHP). The partnership brought together consultants and pharmacists from CYPHP, Evelina London, and Variety Children's Hospital@King's to provide practical advice on the management of a range of paediatric problems commonly presenting to general practice.
Ear, nose, and throat conditions (ENT).
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Presentations from Dr Chloe Macaulay (General Paediatric Consultant from Evelina London) and Dr Victoria Possamai (Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant from Evelina London), were also well received, as they provided simple step by step guides to diagnosing and managing common childhood and ENT conditions, to maximise self-management, early treatment, and successful referrals.
What did attendees think of the event?
If you're interested in child health and want to learn more about how to support children in your practice, why not come along to the next CYPHP event?
To attend our next GP workshop, keep an eye out in the next newsletter for further details.


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HIMALAYA FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAY IN LADAKH
Accomodations: Hotel/Homestays
Best time: June - October
This Himalaya family adventure holiday explores the best of Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet' as it's otherwise known. Ladakh is a remote Himalayan region that's an adventure playground all year round, with walking, rafting and cycling all high on the agenda. Your trip starts in Leh, where you'll spend three days acclimatising to the (3,500m) altitude, and exploring the city's bazaars, the former Royal Palace and the Peace Pagoda, or taking an optional jeep safari to the Khardung Pass, which at (5,602m) is one of the highest driveable roads on the planet. Having gotten used to being up high, the adventure begins in earnest with whitewater rafting on the Indus River, followed by a three-day trek through the mountains. Along the way you'll walk past fertile fields, orchards and large, whitewashed Ladakhi homes, and traverse a wild, boulder strewn landscape home to Snow Leopards and Blue Sheep. History buffs can get their fix at the 11th century Alchi monastery and ruined Basgo Fort. There's also a chance to see Bactrian Camels at a breeding farm. The trek is moderate and suitable for people with good general fitness, with walks of between three and five hours a day, and a few steep ascents and descents. As well as hotels, you'll spend a night in a village homestay and four nights camping, though your tents will be set up and taken down for you, so all you'll have to carry is your daypack.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1: FLY TO BEAUTIFUL LAND "LADAKH". A very early start today for the flight to Leh. We usually leave the hotel at around 2am and drive to the airport for the very early but highly spectacular flight over the Himalaya to Leh. If the weather is good and the flight leaves on time we should be in Leh by early morning. The rest of the day is free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude (3,500m). Flying straight to the high altitude of Leh can take your breath away (literally), so we concentrate on acclimatizing for the first few days. In the morning you rest and catch up on some sleep and in the afternoon there will be a gentle orientation walk of Leh and its bazaars. Overnight at (hotel)
DAY 2: SIGHT SEEING AROUND THE INDUS VALLEY. Today there is a sightseeing tour to two of the major Gompas (monasteries) in the area. You will first drive to Shey, a former Royal Palace of the kings of Ladakh. Inside is a small temple containing a 350 year old copper and gold statue of the Buddha. From Shey you will walk across the fields on a good level trail to Thiksey, where you will visit the monastery perched on top of a hill - its red and white buildings can be seen for miles. You can explore the temples and courtyards and meet the red-robed monks who live here. In one of the temples there is a 15-metre high statue of the Future Buddha. You return to Leh in the afternoon. Overnight at (hotel)
DAY 3: DAY TRIP TO HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROAD IN THE WORLD . There is the opportunity on this day to make an optional jeep safari to the Khardung Pass; at (18380ft/5,602m). It is reputedly one of the highest motorable roads in the world. This can be booked and paid for locally, your leader will have details. Those not wanting to do the jeep safari can walk up to the Leh Palace and Tsemo monastery, which are set above the town on Namgyal Hill with magnificent views of the whole of Leh and its surrounding villages. In the afternoon you can climb the 555 steps to the recently built Japanese Peace Pagoda. This huge stupa overlooks Leh and with stunning views of the town and the Stok range of mountains across the valley. Overnight at (hotel).
DAY 4: RIVER RAFTING. By now you should be well-acclimatized; you leave Leh and head towards the river for a stint of easy white water rafting. You will drive to Phey, where the rafting starts. After a full safety briefing you set off down the river. This is not high-level white water rafting, but there are some sections of grade 2 and 3 rapids. This means that a novice rafter will find it exhilarating and not too scary. Just after setting off you will float through an impressive gorge to where the Zanskar River flows into the Indus. After about 3 hours the rafting ends at Nimmu, where you will dry off and rejoin your transport for the 2-3 hour drive to Yangtang. If we have time, there is the chance to visit Likir monastery en-route. The monastery is well-kept, and there is an active school for young monks. We will camp near Yangtang village (3,683m). If there is time we can explore the village and maybe visit the small local school or watch the Ladakhis sowing the barley and potatoes, the staple crops of these hardy mountain people. From the campsite there are wonderful southerly views over the village to the Ladakh Range beyond. Overnight (home stay).
DAY 5: TREK TO HEMIS SHUKPACHAN. You start your trek today heading west on an easy trail which climbs to your first pass, the Tsarmangchan (3,888m). There are wonderful views down to the village of Hemis Shukpachen (3,663m). This tranquil village with a small gompa, green pastures and a babbling brook is a lovely place to stay for the night. Today's walk is 4km and should take approximately 3 hours. In the afternoon you can visit the monastery and have a look around the village. Overnight (home stay)
DAY 6: TREK TO TEMISGAM. From camp you cross the pastures in a north westerly direction skirting the sides of the fields. After a stop at a chorten you follow the trail past the mature juniper trees that give the village its name, juniper is shukpa in Ladakhi. The path climbs easily to your first pass today, the Mebtek La (3,796m) from where you can admire the pink and mauve-colored mountains ahead. You descend into the next valley and the trail ahead can just be made out as it zigzags up the mountainside in the distance. The path winds up to the Lago La (3,750m) and from the top there are magnificent views across to the south side of the Indus Valley. The trail descends steeply from the pass to the village of Ang. This area is regarded as the richest in Ladakh and fields of barley, potatoes and fruit orchards provide more than adequate food for these villages. From Ang it is an easy walk (although it can be hot and dusty) along the new jeep track to Temisgam (3,256m). This is the largest, most prosperous village on the trek. Set amongst fertile fields as well as spreading apple and apricot orchards there are some fine examples of large, whitewashed Ladakhi homes. As a result of a division of Ladakh in the 14th to 15th centuries, the lower kingdom was controlled from Basgo and Temisgam. Little remains of its glorious past and the castle is in ruins but there are still temples you can visit. Today's walk should take approximately 5 hours and is 13km. Overnight (home stay).
DAY 7: TREK TO SKINDYANG. You start today with a short drive to the pretty village of Tia. Then start walking to the village of Charcha, from where you start climbing a barren hillside. From here a wonderful boulder strewn landscape greets us. The wild landscape around here is home to Snow Leopards and Blue Sheep. You can see the pass ahead and an easy 45minutes walk brings us to the top of the pass at (4,060m). you now descend into a dry valley which you follow to a set of chortens above the village. The last 30 minutes of the descent is a little steeper as you drop down to Skindyang (3,531m), a traditional Ladakhi village where we spend the night. Today's walk is approximately 3.5/4 hours and 7km. Overnight (home stay).
DAY 8: DRIVE TO ALCHI . You descend to the road head and join the main Leh to Srinagar road from where you drive to Alchi, where you stay in a simple guesthouse near to the monastery. Alchi village is set in a side valley hidden from the main road and is an oasis of calm. In summer the villagers are busy in the fields with their crops of barley, wheat and vegetables. The climate here is very mild and apricot trees abound. You have time here to observe village life and you may get the chance to visit a local family. Alchi Monastery is one of the most important cultural sites in Ladakh. Built in the 11th century, it is a treasure trove of early Buddhist art in the Kashmiri tradition, a style quite different from the Tibetan art found in Ladakh's other monasteries. Overnight at Alchi (hotel/Guest house).
DAY 9: VISIT TO MANGYU VILLAGE. From Alchi you drive to the small village of Mangyu. You have the chance to visit a local school and the village monastery. The Mangyu monastery consists similar architechure to Alchi Choskar and Tabo Monastery which are in Spiti and was also founded by Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo. Mangyu Gompa Alchi is situated on a flat surface like other monasteries such as Alchi and Tabo monasteries. Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo most likely founded this monastery during the same era as the Alchi Choskor. Mangu monastery consists mainly of four temples. In this Mangu Gompa Alchi it has small temples, on either side of the main temple which contains the statue of Avaloketesvara and Maitriya in the standing position. On the right side of the temple it contains a figure of a four-headed Vairocana, as the main image and the wall has a mural of Mandala. You will return to Alchi for the night. Overight at Alchi(hotel/Guest house)
DAY 10: DRIVE BACK TO LEH. You drive back towards Leh and en route stop at Basgo Fort. Now mostly in ruins, it is spectacularly situated in the windblown rocks. You spend some time here exploring the ruins and temples. Driving past Leh we continue to Stok village where we spend the night. On the way, you can stop at a Bactrian Camel breeding farm. For centuries the double-humped Bactrian Camel was used to transport loads over the Himalaya but they are now rarely seen in Ladakh. The small breeding farm was set up by the government to keep the species alive. You stay tonight in Stok, a large village with beautiful views across to the Ladakh mountains. Overnight at Stok. (hotel).
DAY 11: STOK – LEH . Stok is only an hour from Leh and is home to the royal family of Ladakh. Ladakh still has its own king, who spends some of the year in the palace here in Stok. The magnificent red and white palace overlooks the village. Some of the rooms are private but some have been made into a museum which you can visit. There is an optional cycle ride back down to the Indus River and along the banks of the Indus towards Choglamsar. (Please note the smallest bike size available in Leh is 15 inches). You finish the bike ride close to Leh and return to hotel in Leh tonight. In the afternoon there is the chance to visit the Donkey Sanctuary in Leh. For the last few years Exodus has been helping support this home for old or injured donkeys and it's adelightful place to visit. Make sure you take lots of tasty carrots with you – the donkeys love them! Overnight at Leh (hotel).
DAY 12: FLY BACK. Some places in the world are dream destinations. One such place is Ladakh. When you leave Ladakh you will bring many memories with you so that when you look back you will definitely cherish the moments you have spent here in Ladakh.
LAND COST: on request
Hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner
All monastery entrance fees, wild life fees.
English-speaking guide.
All transportation.
Innner line permit
Medical and evacuation insurance
Miscellaneous expenses and tips for the staff
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and food.
International/Domestic Air ticket to and from Delhi, and air ticket to Leh.
Laundry and other services not mentioned in the package.
Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage loss insurance.
Charges incurred as a result of delays, natural calamities beyond the control of Yama Adventures.
CANCELLATION: 20% cancellation fee will be applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellation in less than 60 days is non-refundable.
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A Twin Flame connection is often defined by one thing: an instantaneous, intense and magnetic soul resonation.
However for many, despite the heightened emotions and strong longing to connect with a twin flame, the opposite usually happens, and instead of coming together they seem to move further apart.
When we live open-hearted and are highly sensitive, we recognize our twin flame immediately, as they seem familiar and their energy feels like what many describe as home. However, the ultimate twist in this is that the other person often won't recognize us, or if they do, they are stuck in denial. It can sometimes feel like the closer we move toward our twin flame, the farther they move away.
The reason behind this is not a comfortable pill to swallow, but it is important to know so we can awaken and heal from the aching desire to unite with the person whom our heart craves.
Twin flames are not the same as us — they are our polar opposites. This ignites immense fear, as we are innately terrified of what we don't fully understand, so we subconsciously attempt to reject it.
Where one person is open and inviting, the other may be closed and unwelcoming of the energetic bond. Our entire universe is made up of yin and yang opposing energy and we are often pulled toward the opposing side in order to achieve harmony and balance.
The tricky part with this is that our egos play a huge role in resisting these twin flame/yin yang dynamics as we have become conditioned to behave in ways that are limiting, demanding, judgmental, controlling or fearful. Therefore, even though the one who is closed off at the heart center will still feel an undeniable attraction, that attraction may feel chaotic and full of friction as it evokes an array of emotions they are currently unable to manage and process.
We simply will not get close to a twin flame until the barriers within ourselves that were erected at a point when we felt a need to self-protect are finally broken down.
Despite what we may have previously come to believe, when we initially connect with our twin flame we are usually entirely unprepared for the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of this meeting.
This is because our twin flame projects back at us all the things that we either do not like, do not understand or that we deny, reject, oppress and refuse to accept in our own lives.
Although we often turn a blind eye to the parts we dislike in our twin flame, our subconscious mind is aware and will work tirelessly to attempt to guard our heart by triggering us to behave in ways that cause separation and keep our twin flame out of reach.
The denial of the other person is ultimately a denial of ourselves, because although we may have tried to hide aspects of our personality out of fear that they are hideous and unacceptable, they still exist.
We are often left in total dismay when this happens as in our mind we may have hoped and expected our twin flame would be an identical match, reflecting the same qualities that we have and therefore making us feel validated, worthy and acceptable. If we believe we have inner strength, courage, and confidence, and we feel secure and centered, we hope that our twin flame also reflects these same things back — only then do we feel that we've met our match.
Our primal instincts, on an evolutionary scale, encourage us to admire and gravitate toward certain traits and disregard others so that we receive the greatest chance of survival both for ourselves and our offspring. While this was all well and good in the caveman days when we had to fight harsh extremes for daily survival, the things we desire, need and want in today's world are very different from what we may have desired, needed and wanted thousands of years ago.
It is no wonder we struggle to co-exist harmoniously with a twin flame. We desire and want certain things on one level, but on other levels we are drawn to the qualities our DNA is convincing us that we need in a partner. When it comes to matters of the heart and soul, these expectations can cause us to fail miserably.
Our needs and wants filter down to the same thing — security. Not just on a domestic level, but security within ourselves.
The one who is open-hearted will be desperate to connect on a heart level and pour all their affection and admiration over the person their heart adores. The opposite partner, the closed-hearted one, will accept the outpouring of affection, but it will not hit them in the heart, it instead serves only their egotistical mind. It is no wonder that the longer these two interact, the further away from one another they seem to get.
The ego stands between them and redirects these messages wherever it feels they are best placed in order to "survive." Therefore, although these two flames are on opposing ends of the scale and feel drawn to explore the connection further, there are subconscious underlying forces pulling them apart.
The more attention and admiration the closed-hearted person receives, the more they feel as though they are above the open-hearted one. The ego convinces them they can forget this connection and instead meet a match who is equal to them on all levels, failing to see that the yin and yang — opposing but balancing qualities — are the exact ones needed for complimentary soul resonation.
A twin flame is simply mirroring all the tendencies that we perceive as weak and undesirable.
If we hold disdain for emotionally unavailable types, it is a sure bet that our twin flame will be emotionally unavailable to us. If we despise people who are trapped in their ego, that is the exact manifestation that our twin flame will take on. If we hate people who are arrogant and self-absorbed, yes, our twin flame will project those traits outwardly too.
We may not consciously accept that these characteristics are inherent in our twin flame, as we can become captivated with the image our imagination helped create, but when that illusion is torn down and reality hits, we start to see that our twin flame is not as "perfect" as we may have first believed.
Spiritually we are being asked if we are still willing to keep our heart, that is tempted to close, wide open knowing that the person we placed on a pedestal is simply a human — just like us — with a myriad of perceived and real flaws and faults.
Instead of suppressing our darkness and attempting to only rest in the light, it is essential that we embrace, integrate and balance all of our shades if we want to gain inner peace and receive the chance of connecting with this person.
We often feel compelled to only express the light parts of ourselves due to fear that we will be rejected if anyone sees the broken fragments beneath the surface. However, in our terrified state we are also rejecting ourselves as well as those around us whose dark sides we witness.
The key to a twin flame soul connection is in accepting one another in our entirety and continuing to love regardless of all the imperfections that this person presents to us.
When we are able to love not just others but also ourselves, without conditions, expectations or attachments, we have then reached a heightened form of love. The toughest and most challenging part is maintaining it.
There is a difference between a soul mate and a twin flame. A soul mate is someone we share similarities with, learn from and communicate well with. They are kindred spirits and we can usually co-exist harmoniously with them without being challenged too far outside our comfort zone. These relationships feel natural and comforting and generally flow effortlessly.
A twin flame appears as our opposite incarnation and we learn continuously from the connection regardless of whether we are in close contact with them or not. We usually struggle to co-exist with a twin flame as we are challenged beyond our comfort zone and these challenges trigger our deepest insecurities, beliefs, values, motivations, intentions and feelings.
We learn from a soulmate for our own higher good, but we learn from a twin flame for the higher good of the entire planet and collective evolution.
Ultimately the twin flame connection is here to teach us about unconditional love and acceptance by showing us whatever we have the most difficulty in loving and accepting within others and ourselves. It is easy to love the qualities that reside in the light, our greatest challenge is also being able to love and accept those that reside in the darkness.
Both halves of the twin flame dynamic will struggle equally to accept the opposing traits of the other person. As much as they feel a bond and are magnetized towards one another, there is also a strong undercurrent repelling and forcing them apart.
When we finally learn to release our past pain, our conditioned beliefs and the trauma that is causing obstacles, we can then begin to truly love and accept ourselves and one another exactly as we are. The undercurrent pulling us away will weaken and we will stop subconsciously resisting the powerful and unique flow of unconditional, limitless love.
Until then, a twin flame connection may feel complicated, frustrating and will likely elude us.


In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October of 2018, MOD and the Commonwealth's Human Resources Division (HRD), partnered to host the second annual "Disability Mentoring Week (DMW)." DMW was an opportunity for people with disabilities to explore career opportunities with the Commonwealth. The first day began with presentations for the Mentors and Mentees. Mentees had the opportunity to learn about resume building, interview skills and to learn how to navigate and apply for jobs on MassCareers. The Mentors learned about the ADA, Title I employment initiatives, the application process for individuals with disabilities, and about the interactive process and reasonable accommodations for their employees.
Throughout the following two days, several Massachusetts state agencies, including the Massachusetts Office on Disability, welcomed Mentees to shadow their office, attend meetings, and to learn about the various responsibilities of Executive Branch employees. Each Mentee was paired with state employees working in the Mentee's area of interest and/or education background. Feedback from both Mentors and Mentees has been extremely positive with some Mentees even securing jobs.


Individuals who engage in reckless spending typically experience multiple symptoms and consequences related to the problem. These symptoms help differentiate people with compulsive shopping disorder from the average consumer making an occasional impulse purchase. According to World Psychiatry, approximately 5.8 percent of the U.S. population struggles with reckless or compulsive buying, or has exhibited that behavior in the past.
Reckless spenders often feel anxious about shopping even when an item is not needed or even wanted. Instead, the act of buying and acquiring the item produces a euphoric feeling within them and the shopper feels tense until this "high" is experienced. For example, If an item is on sale at the store, the compulsive buyer may deliberate about whether the purchase has merit but feelings of tension and stress overwhelm him and lead to the rationalization that an item is a great bargain or may be needed in the future.
When a non-compulsive shopper buys an item, it usually serves a purpose as a need or want -- either in the present or immediate future -- for the individual, a friend or family member. The reckless spender also buys a portion of items for the same reasons, but often spends so much on unnecessary purchases that many items remain unopened or unused. For example, if a shopper buys several pairs of shoes monthly with the idea of wearing each pair, but actually only uses one pair, the shoes never fulfill a purpose and buying them demonstrates the lack of impulse control inherent in compulsive shopping. After the initial euphoria passes, the item and the completed purchase sometimes trigger feelings of disappointment in the shopper since the transaction was impulsive and unnecessary.
Reckless spenders, even those with moderate to high incomes, frequently find themselves deep in debt to support the habit of shopping and buying. Paychecks frequently are used to pay minimum payments on unsecured debt, such as credit cards with high balances. Compulsive shoppers may reuse the available credit created by making payments to shop more until a breaking point is reached and no more credit is available. In some cases, this leads to shopping at lower price venues, such as thrift stores or garage sales.
What Are High Involvement Purchases?
Compulsive shoppers often feel distressed as the impulsive behavior is recognized and the symptoms and consequences, such as anxiety and debt, take hold. When resources are still available, the distressed feelings sometimes lead to more shopping, but may also lead the spender to seek help from friends, family members or a psychologist. Reckless spenders also find help from organizations devoted to financial counseling or support groups like Debtors Anonymous.


This is already the second year that we are spending late night hours in mango sticky rice booth.
He is living with passion and determination. Ready to evolve.
The first year he had a small booth with simple speakers and nice music.
Already the second year he surprised us with small LCD screen on which the concert of Michael Jackson in Bucharest (1992) was playing.
With a smile on his face, dedication in his hands, music in his ears and it is nice to see this humble person managing life with satisfaction. Selling on the streets simple Sticky Mango Rice.
When a sound can touch.
Moving around with more than 2o instruments, what can I add.


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'Anti-Sharia' Marchers Met With Counter-Protests Around The Country
Protesters who gathered on Saturday, June 10th, to denounce Islamic law were met across the country with equally sized or larger counter-protests. The rallies were organized by the conservative group ACT for America, which the Southern Poverty Law Center calls the "largest grassroots anti-Muslim group in America, claiming 280,000 members and over 1,000 chapters." The organization describes itself as "the NRA of national security."
The rallies were held in about two dozen cities and about 20 states.
Organizers called the "March Against Sharia" rallies to protest what they say is the threat to U.S. society posed by the set of traditional Muslim practices, which they say includes oppression of women, honor killings, homophobic violence, female genital mutilation and other abuses.
Author researcherPosted on 14th June 2017 Categories News by Country, News by Issue, Discrimination and Xenophobia, Elections and Political Discourse, Issues in Politics, Muslim Advocacy and Organizations, Sharia, United StatesTags ACT, America, anti-Muslim group, conservative, counter-protests, female genital mutilation, honor killings, NRA, oppression of women
London Islamists' "March for Shari'a" cancelled due to security fears
Demonstrators calling for shari'a law to be imposed in Britain cancelled a march on October 31 in central London amid security fears. Anjem Choudary, leader of the radical Islamic sect Al Muhajiroun, said organizers Islam4UK had been forced to cancel the planned "March for Shari'a" from the Houses of Parliament to Trafalgar Square because of security concerns.
The Islamic Society of Britain, which was planning to join other organizations in staging a "dignified, non-violent" counter-demonstration, hailed the cancellation as a "great success". A spokesman said: "Pressure from all sections of the community, including Muslims, has resulted in the Muhajiroun and the hot-heads rethinking their position. They realized very few people would turn up to support them and they would attract only very negative publicity."
In central London, only about 30 protesters gathered at the base of the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus. They were holding placards which read: "Islam will not dominate", "Free speech will dominate the world", and "March for England". Tehmini Kazi, director of British Muslims For Secular Democracy, said the protesters wanted to "reclaim the public spaces for British Muslims". The group was against everything that Mr. Choudary stood for, she said.
The planned march by radicals from Islam4UK had provoked massive debate among many representatives of society, Muslim and non-Muslim, and also caused right-wing racist groups to plan demonstrations.
Author researcherPosted on 31st October 2009 Categories Muslim Advocacy and OrganizationsTags al-Muhajiroun, Anjem Choudary, british muslims, counter-protests, England, extremism, Islam4UK, Islamic Society, Islamic Society of Britain, Islamism, Islamists, London, March for Sharia, Muslims For Secular Democracy, protesters, sect, Tehmini Kazi
UK troubled by right-wing anti-Islam rallies
Violent clashes between anti-Islam demonstrators and Muslim counter-protesters in English cities are worrying the government, with one British minister comparing the disturbances to 1930s-era fascist incitement. The violence that has hit Luton, Birmingham and London in the last few months has involved a loose collection of far-right groups — such as the previously unknown English Defense League — on one side and anti-fascist organizations and Muslim youth on the other.
In an interview published Saturday, Communities Minister John Denham accused the anti-Islam protesters of deliberately stirring up trouble. "The tactic of trying to provoke a response in the hope of causing wider violence and mayhem is long established on the far-right and among extremist groups," Denham was quoted as saying by The Guardian newspaper. "You could go back to the 1930s if you wanted to — Cable Street."
Denham was referring to a 1936 confrontation sparked by British fascist leader Oswald Mosley's decision to march through the then-heavily Jewish East End of London. Mosley's pro-Nazi followers were met at Cable Street by Jews, communists and anarchists, and a pitched battle ensued.
The English Defense League rejects the fascist label, arguing that it only opposes militant Islam. On its website, the group claims that the violence at its rallies has been provoked by Muslims and far-left groups.
Author Euro-IslamPosted on 13th September 2009 Categories News by Country, News by Issue, Discrimination and XenophobiaTags 1930s pro-Nazi demonstrations, anti-Islam, anti-Islam rallies, Cable Street, counter-protests, English Defense League, fascism, islamophobia, London, protesters, right, right-wing extremism, UK, violence


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The Conran Shop's flagship store Michelin House was designed by François Espinasse and first opened in 1911 as a British home for Michelin Tyres. Created as possibly the grandest tyre manufacturer's headquarters in history, the acclaimed Michelin House has become one of London's most instantly recognisable buildings in the years since. First opening its doors to the world in 1987, The Conran Shop's Chelsea store had always been a dream project for founder Sir Terence Conran, and now stands as a pure expression of good design, boasting a curated edit of contemporary classics and new and interesting work sourced from across the world.
Situated within the Brompton Cross area of Chelsea, the regeneration of Michelin House by Sir Terence Conran is considered to have heralded a revival of the area. An icon of the building's original use, its Art Deco façade and characteristic stained-glass windows all pay homage to the iconic figure Monsieur Bibendum, more commonly referred to as 'The Michelin Man'. Acquired by Sir Terence Conran in 1985, Michelin House underwent a fully restorative transformation to become the celebrated manifestation it is today, housing both The Conran Shop and Conran's critically acclaimed Bibendum Restaurant, which takes its name from the famous mascot that adorns the building's frontage.
Today, The Conran Shop's flagship store stands at the centre of the rejuvenated luxury district and offers a carefully selected collection of furniture, lighting, kitchen and dining products, home accessories and gifts from some of the most iconic designers and most exciting new talent worldwide.
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At The Conran Shop we are committed to offering our customers the best in-store experience, especially those with disabilities or limited mobility. As our Chelsea store is housed in the iconic Grade II-listed Michelin House, access to the basement floors is unfortunately limited. Please call the store on 020 7589 7401 prior to your visit and our team will be happy to arrange any support or assistance you require.
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