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Chemical Farming Kills Earth, Animals, People
Chemical based farming kills earth, animals, and people – are we leaving anything out? Oh, yes, it also kills the beauty that mother nature developed over thousands of years before man came along and thought he could steamroll her into submission.
What kind of an animal thinks it can poison its own food supply and remain healthy? How can something be sprayed on plants to kill weeds and bugs without harming everything else around it? What kind of an animal would even believe such a thing possible?
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Probably one enamored of technology. Probably one convinced he is special, somehow outside the bounds of plant and animal life, of nature. Probably an animal capable of superstitious "reasoning," or what psychologists call "magical thinking," at least where his own pocketbook is concerned. Probably an animal who thinks he's not an animal, but some sort of superior being. Probably some animal who read in the bible that he has dominion over the other animals, and he takes that to mean that he can kill them or use them or torture them or whatever he likes without any consequences.
author Rachel Carson, whose famous book launched the environmental movement, noted that in 1947 "DDT is good for me" was a little piece pushed by TIME magazine. "Public health" announcements ran film of children being sprayed with the carcinogenic neurotoxin while they ate and swam and played. Doctors for decades hawked cigarettes, declaring them good for us, maybe even a great way to help relax (and not think about what could be silently killing us). It was propaganda, plain and simple, just like Monsanto's declarations today – its false advertising – about how wonderful Roundup is, about how safe glyphosate is.
Chemical Farming Kills Earth, People, Animals
Ms. Carson wrote presciently about our chemical-based farming methods. The corporate model of farming – which tortures animals and poisons so many of us today, while denying us needed nutrients – didn't gain a foothold until after WWII. That's when chemical companies that made killing weapons (and killings in sales) realized they could also make a "killing" in farming, in killing pests in the mass production of food. The problem, of course, is that farming based on toxic chemicals kills indiscriminately, just like Roundup today. Rachel Carson was an early critic of this chemical model of farming.
Balance of Nature Unbalanced by Monsanto
Ms. Carson said: "Now to these people, apparently, the balance of nature was something that was replaced as soon as man came on the scene. You might as well assume you could repeal the law of gravity. The balance of nature is built on a series of inter-relationships between living things and their environment. You can't just step in with some brute force and change one thing without changing many others."
You're Headed for Disaster
Ms. Carson added, "That doesn't mean we shouldn't try to tilt the balance of nature in our favor; but unless we do bring these chemicals under better control, you're certainly headed for disaster."
GMOs Poisoning Most of Us Most the Time
GMO foods are now poisoning most of us most the time. Some 80 percent of our food supply is genetically modified. There's a clear parallel between our increasing use of glyphosate and rising increases in infertility, thyroid disease, liver disease, kidney problems, and other life-threatening maladies, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Inadequate Regulatory System
The problem is that we have an inadequate regulatory system, says Claire Robinson, editor of GM Watch. That system doesn't explore all the risks of GMO foods, leaving that task mostly for the same companies like Monsanto that profit from GMO proliferation. The pesticide lobby is very strong. Monsanto, Syngenta and others steadily push to weaken pesticide regulation at the same time that they are profiting more and more from the sale of GMO seeds, which are made to be sold with their pesticides.
Low Dose Glyphosate damages Kidney, Liver Function
The regulation is overrun by Monsanto sycophants and government shills like Michael Taylor, as well as EPA officials both past and present. Some EPA officials were recently unmasked in a Monsanto lawsuit. They can be seen in emails colluding with Monsanto to help the company push the phony claim that glyphosate is safe. Glyphosate is decidedly NOT safe. In fact, ultra-low doses of glyphosate, thousands of times below what regulators says is completely safe, have been shown to cause increased incidents of liver and kidney damage over the long term. That is the way glyphosate is working on virtually all of us – long term. A study led by London, UK geneticist, Dr. Michael Antoniou has shown this long-term, low-dose effect. Given that most people in the U.S. have been found to be contaminated with glyphosate, even those of us trying to eat organic foods and avoid all the poisoned Monsanto food that we can, are at risk.
Buy Organic, Buy Local
The best answer is to buy organic, which is the food most likely not to be contaminated with glyphosate. Buy from local producers when you can. Get to you know your food producers. Then join an action group. Since our regulators are captured by Monsanto and other industry giants, and most of our politicians are either captured or gutless, we are largely on our own to start citizen movements to save ourselves, our children, and our home, Mother earth.
Pesticide Action Network, North America
www.panna.org
www.momsacrossamerica.com
Moms advocating Sustainability
www.momsadvocatingsustainability.org/resources
www.ewg.org
www.slowfoodusa.org/about-us
US Right to Know
www.usrtk.org
GMWatch
www.gmwatch.org
The Detox Project
www.detoxproject.org
Independent Science News
www.independentsciencenews.org
www.mercola.com
Center for Food Safety
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
www.AllergyKids.com
www.AmericanNutritionAssociation.org
www.organicconsumersassociation.org
www.HealthAndEnvironment.org
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BanG Dream! 2nd Season Review - "Happy Happy Party!"
5:00 PM May 26, 2019
Anime Review [Article Category]
Music Anime, Idol Anime [Genres]
BanG! Dream [Anime Title]
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Happy Happy Party!
Genre : Music
Airing Date : January 2019 - MArch 2019
Producers : SANZIGEN
Contains Spoilers
BanG Dream! 2nd Season Introduction and Story
Now that they are all 2nd-year students, the members of Poppin'Party are busier than ever. With jobs, student council work, and school getting in their way, the band starts to get together less. After the girls perform alongside Afterglow, Roselia, and Hello, Happy World!, they decide to put on their own performance. Now with the combination of the previous responsibilities and having to plan a live show, the girls' lives just got a lot more complicated.
Why You Should Watch BanG Dream! 2nd Season
1. The Characters
With so many new characters in BanG Dreams second season, there is sure to be at least one character everyone will love. Poppin'Party is still the main focus of the anime, but the addition of all the new bands makes everything a lot more interesting. With so many unique characters and personalities, the anime is able to do so much more than it was able to do in the first season.
2. The Music
If there is one thing you would hope a music anime would do well, it is the music. BanG Dream! 2nd Season does not disappoint on that front. Over the course of the anime, there are a ton of different openings, endings, and insert songs for you to enjoy. Thanks to all the bands in the anime, there is a wide variety of songs with different styles.
Why You Should Skip BanG Dream! 2nd Season
1. Reliance on Previous Entries
Coming into an anime's second season you usually need to experience the first season to fully grasp and enjoy the anime, but the BanG Dream's second season gets a little more complicated. Although it isn't necessary to enjoy the second season, coming in with prior knowledge of the characters through either the mobile game or the spin-off series makes everything a lot more enjoyable and manageable. The series does a pretty good job introducing the new characters during the first few episodes, but there is a lot you can miss if you aren't familiar with the entirety of the BanG Dream! universe.
While this story is the best in the series so far, it still isn't great. The story focuses on all of the bands running into various issues and through the power of hard work and friendship, they are able to overcome them. BanG Dream! tries some deeper and more dramatic stories like Tae's situation with Raise A Suilen, but it just comes off too silly to take seriously.
3. Too Many Characters
Despite having a bunch of great characters, one of the anime's weak points is just how many of them there are. With five main bands and some other side characters, there are over 30 characters the anime focuses on. This leads to many of the girls not getting a ton of screen time and development.
BanG Dream! is fun anime with great characters and tons of fantastic music. While the anime may not blow you away with the story, there is still plenty here to enjoy if you like the other entries in the BanG Dream! universe. What did you think of Bang Dream! 2nd Season? Who is your favorite character? Let us know be leaving a comment below.
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Norway Savings Bank: Helping People Handle Debt and Credit Issues and Serving the Community
By: Matt Walker
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In a Nutshell: Mutual savings banks share some similarities with credit unions, including their commitment to quality customer service and to the communities they serve. Norway Savings Bank in Maine is no exception. Since 1866, the bank has served Maine residents by providing valuable financial services while also making the community a better place. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented some unique financial challenges to people in 2020. Whether Norway Savings Bank was helping people avoid debt or secure loans, it stayed true to its commitment to its customers. The bank also donated $600,000 to charitable causes in 2019 and encourages volunteerism among its employees.
Most folks have recently had to deal with financial ups and downs for one reason or another, whether credit card debt got out of hand or the paychecks just weren't enough to cover expenses.
It's nice to know that your bank is working for you, protecting your money, and helping it grow in good times and not so good times. When things are down, it's even more important to have a financial institution on your side.
Traditional commercial banks are certainly capable of helping customers manage the ebbs and flows of their financial lives, but mutual savings banks often deliver something extra.
The latter are banks, but they function more like credit unions in some cases.
"Mutual savings banks are chartered by local or regional governments and do not offer capital stock, but rather the bank is owned by its members, and any profits are shared among its members," according to Investopedia.
Oftentimes, this also translates to a strong focus on customer service, financial products designed for all types of budgets, and a priority to improve the community.
And Norway Savings Bank in Maine encompasses all of these qualities.
Melissa Rock, Norway Savings Bank's Vice President of Marketing and Communications, recently discussed some of the bank's products and services with us as well as its efforts over the years to help its customers and the Maine communities where it operates.
Rock said Norway Savings Bank has nearly 60,000 customers, 24 branches, and maintains around $1.4 billion in assets.
"We're headquartered in Norway, which is in Western Maine," Rock said. "But we also have a fairly large contingency in Portland, which is the largest city in the state. We also have branches in communities to the south and north of Portland as well as Lewiston-Auburn, the second-largest metro area in Maine."
Providing Financial Literacy Resources and Products to Improve Financial Standing
Rock said that Norway Savings Bank maintains a robust mortgage business and a robust commercial loans department.
"Then, we have a really broad swath of deposit customers and some have been with us for 'years and years and years,' as they like to tell us," she said.
Serving these loyal customers — as well as new ones — remains one of the bank's top priorities. And that means helping them understand how to reduce debt, boost credit scores, and handle future debt responsibly.
Norway Savings Bank partners with Banzai to deliver robust financial literacy resources to its customers.
Rock said the bank has always emphasized financial literacy for its customers and partners with Banzai to help deliver valuable educational tools and resources to them.
"Banzai has been making special, curated content specific to the COVID-19 pandemic," Rock said. "'Have you recently lost your job?' 'How to make a budget on less money.' We have been doing a lot of outward communication with our customers from the beginning of the pandemic."
Even in pre-COVID times, Norway Savings Bank made a point to check in regularly with its customers with a monthly newsletter containing financial literacy tips and bank news.
The pandemic brought on a renewed connection between the bank and many of its customers as they communicated about changes in branch hours, PPP loans, and other relief options for those who may be struggling with debt or other financial issues.
"At the end of all of those communications, we mention that Norway Savings is here to help," Rock said. "We've had a ton of mortgage adjustments and things of that nature. It's so much better to keep people in their homes than the alternative."
Of course, Norway Savings Bank also offers a full range of financial products and services, again, with the customer's best interest in mind, whether it's obtaining a line of credit or a checking account.
"Living your life in color. You don't do it because it is easy. You do it because it's how you're wired. And sometimes that life needs a little extra money," according to the bank. "And sometimes you just need the money now. Look into our personal loans and credit lines — we offer solid rates and honest terms. It's just another way we help you to be you."
Helping People Bridge the Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for people everywhere for a variety of reasons. For those who depend on in-person visits for their banking needs, lobby closures and shifting hours just added another layer of obstacles.
And Rock said that Maine has the oldest average population in the country, so many of Norway Savings Bank's customers still like to do things the old-fashioned way.
Melissa Rock is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Norway Savings Bank.
But Norway Savings Bank saw this challenge as an opportunity to help its customers become familiar with its digital services.
"All of us are dealing with these unforeseen circumstances that are making the internet and mobile banking something that is kind of a necessity now," Rock said. "Some customers used to say, 'Oh, no I don't need that. I love to sit at my table and get my checkbook out and have my coffee, and I'll get my bills stacked up and spend Saturday morning paying bills."
But things are different now, Rock said. And bank customers are really recognizing this.
"We've done something that I think most banks really should do, which is encouraging our employee base to use our products because then they can contextualize it for whoever is standing in front of them," Rock said.
This means Norway Savings Bank employees can not only relate to customers their experience using things like the bank's mobile app and other digital services, but they can also explain how those apps and services can benefit customers.
"We really do try to make sure our employees are using our products," Rock said. "We do a lot of inner promotion of our products. These may seem like small steps, but boy they really do make a difference."
Serving Maine Communities for More Than 150 Years
"For 154 years, Norway Savings Bank has been here in the background supporting generations of Maine families and business owners live unique lives," according to the bank website. "With locations throughout Maine, we live, laugh, work, and play with you."
The bank has shown its support in a number of ways since 1866. Rock discussed some of its recent community-oriented efforts, which are a huge part of what the bank does, she said.
"Last year, we donated in the neighborhood of $600,000 to local charities which is a big number for us, and we really take pride in it," Rock said. "And community giving is an every-year kind of initiative for us."
Rock said Norway Savings Bank also encourages its employees to volunteer in their communities.
"Norway Savings Bank is a mutual savings bank — a true community bank. We are perceived as the bank that does the right thing by contributing to the growth and betterment of our communities," according to the website. "Our commitment and accountability is to the people, employees, and communities we serve."
The bank has been recognized for its community commitment.
"We have a system where we keep track of all these efforts for the CRA (Community Reinvestment Act)," she said. "We get tested on it every couple of years or so, and we've had an outstanding rating, which is only what 10% of banks get."
Financial literacy plays a huge part in the rating as well, Rock explained.
"We know that each community has its own ebb and flow, its own way of getting things done," according to the bank. "But most of all, we know it's our great good honor to provide the financial support you need to achieve your colorful life."
Matt Walker
Matt Walker is a credit strategist and contributing editor for BadCredit.org. With more than 15 years of experience, Matt uses his in-depth knowledge and straightforward language to bring financial literacy to millions of readers. His articles highlight the technology, resources, and organizations that can help subprime borrowers get back on their feet. Matt focuses full time on producing the most in-depth guides and feature articles in the finance industry to educate consumers on ways to raise their credit scores and achieve and maintain financial stability.
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Book > Academic Books > Psychology
Scarred Communities
Psychosocial Impact of Man-made and Natural Disasters on Sri Lankan Society
Daya Somasundaram - Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna and a Consultant Psychiatrist
September 2015 | 508 pages | SAGE India
Scarred Communities is a qualitative, psycho-ecological study of the long-term effects of disasters—both man-made and natural—on Sri Lankan communities. The book studies the effects of war and the 2004 tsunami on families and communities. The concept of collective trauma is introduced to provide a framework in understanding how basic social processes, relationships and networks change due to these disasters.
The methodology employed is a naturalistic, psychosocial ethnography of northern Sri Lanka, drawing from the author's participation in psychosocial and community mental health programmes among the Tamil community. Participatory observation, key informant interviews and focus-group discussions with rehabilitation workers and officials were used to gather data.
The author also analyses the various causes of modern civil war, ethnic consciousness, terror and counter-insurgency operations and their consequences on people. Though the study revolves around Sri Lanka, the phenomenon of collective trauma has an international relevance for communities across the globe caught in civil and ethnic strife.
This book is a sequel to Scarred Minds (SAGE, 1998), which deals with the effects of chronic civil war on individuals.
The Psychiatrist as a Political Critic: A Foreword Ashis Nandy
I: BACKGROUND
Ethnic Consciousness
Heart of Terror
II: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY
III: COLLECTIVE TRAUMA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES
Disappearance: The Hidden Reality With Sambasivamoorthy Sivayokan
IV: OTHER COMMUNITIES
War Trauma in the Military, Their Families and Communities Ruwan M. Jayatunge
Collective Trauma in the Tamil Community in London Andrew Keefe
V: INTERVENTIONS
Psychosocial Interventions With Contributions from Thedsanamoorthy Vijayasangar, Kuhan Satkunanayagam, Vijayasangar Sivajini, Sambasivamoorthy Sivayokan and Rachel Tribe
Trauma and Beyond: The Evolving Field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Work in Sri Lanka Aanada Galappatti
Psychosocial Interventions in Sri Lanka: Challenges in a Post-war Environment Gameela Samarasinghe
A rare volume that details the psychosocial impact of manmade and natural disasters of Sri Lankan society...this volume will help the readers to show a definite path to move ahead leaving the tragedy and hoping the prosperous life of the civil society in Sri Lanka.
Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology
It is difficult to write about ordinary people affected over the course of Sri Lanka's Civil war...Daya Somasundram's Scarred Communities provides the best recent counterpoints about the Sri Lanka's civil war. Part anthology, part theoretical discussion, part case study in psychological work, the book is homogeneous than most academic texts. It provides patient and sophisticated account of trauma in Tamil population of north-east Sri Lanka...the book is divided into five chapters beginning with a short and sophisticated history of civil war that is alone worth the price of the book...it skilfully mediates, within the confines of an academic text, between cultural history, narrative anthropology and mental field work.
Economic & Political Weekly, Vol 8
[The book] is a qualitative, psycho-ecological study of the long-term effects of Disasters- both man-made and natural- on Sri Lankan communities…. Given the methodological rigor and rich source of information, the book is a must-read for all those who are interested in psychosocial aspects of conflicts and natural disasters.
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It is a beautiful tree with shimmering foliage that is constantly moving and rustling in even the slightest breeze, its leaves are round with large irregular blunt teeth. The leaf stalks are flattened and flexible near the leaf blade, which is why the leaves flutter so easily.
Young leaves are coppery coloured before turning green, they then turn a vibrant yellow or occasionally red before falling in autumn.
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The Influence of Fashion on American Fashion
Fashion is the process of selecting, wearing, and modifying clothing. This process encompasses many aspects of clothing, from footwear to makeup to hairstyle. It also involves the manufacturing of high and low-cost apparel. In short, fashion is about style and trends. It is a way of expressing one's personality.
Influence of American designers on subcultures
The Influence of American designers on subcultures is a phenomenon that emerged in the 1970s. At the time, subcultures referred to themselves as American subcultures, and their distinctive fashion styles were associated with countercultural movements and major boutiques. These influences shaped the styles and fashions of youth culture.
The Harley-Davidson motorcycle is the most prominent icon of the Harley-Davidson subculture. This motorcycling subculture, which is characterized by a remarkably homogeneous set of activities and styles, is characterized by a shared commitment to a brand and lifestyle. Moreover, hard-core members of the subculture serve as influential influencers, influencing the behavior of their peers.
Influence of American designers on street style
If you're interested in street style, you've probably noticed that many Asian-American designers have made a big impact on American fashion. Some of these designers are part of established fashion houses, such as Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler, and Marc Jacobs. Others, such as Laura Kim, are influential in influencing younger Asian designers.
The street style movement was born in the 20th century, but it really gained its traction at the end of the Second World War. The British fashion scene was affected by clothing rationing, and resources were scarce for civilian clothes. However, fashion did not die, and in fact, it thrived in the difficult conditions. Street style owes its popularity to the fact that street fashion is an expression of one's personality and identity.
Influence of social media stars on street style
Street style photography is a phenomenon that has become ubiquitous in the digital age. With social media aplenty, street style photography has become a powerful tool for marketing brands. The popularity of Instagram has spurred many fashion fans to recreate the street style aesthetic in their own photographs. The result is that street style has become more varied than ever.
While most street style photos are posed by ordinary people, high-fashion brands are also leveraging social media to promote their products. Some creative directors, such as Olivier Rousteing, have become influencers themselves. He or she now has a network of more than 90,000 Instagram followers.
Manufacturing processes for high-fashion and low-cost apparel
To reduce costs, apparel companies need to look at their production processes through three strategic lenses: speed, efficiency, and collaboration. By improving speed and efficiency, they can locate manufacturing centers closer to their customers and increase responsiveness to fashion cycles. They can also improve coordination with tier one suppliers and better manage their raw materials needs.
Labor costs are a big factor for apparel makers. They are difficult to predict, so they must optimize their processes. In addition to reducing labor costs, the industry needs to increase its flexibility by managing nonlabor costs.


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Home Sports Warren Weir: "Thanks for all the support… there will be better days"
Warren Weir: "Thanks for all the support… there will be better days"
After finishing seventh in the Men's 200m semi-final on Wednesday, Olympic bronze medalist Warren Weir took to Facebook and Instagram tell fans "Thanks for all the support." However, Usain Bolt and Nickel Ashmeade qualified for the Men's 200m Final set for Thursday, August 27 at 8:55 am ET / 7:55 Jamaica time.
Watch: Usain Bolt And Nickel Ashmeade Qualify For The Men's 200m Final
"It [has] been a season plagued with injuries but never the less I put my all in it. [I] Didn't get the result I wanted but there will be better days," he added.
Thanks for all the support, it been a season plagued with injuries but never the less I put my all in it. Didn't get the result I wanted but there will be better days. Respect to All athletes around the world for people see us out there and judge us for our performance but never know what happen off screen. Respect to @adidasrunning and @sergeislandja for their never ending support. #BeTheBestYouCanBe the #TeamJamaicaForever
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Q: How to edit the data of an excel worksheet without affecting the other worksheets? Suppose I have an excel file containing 4 sheets, Sheet 1, Sheet 2 and so on. I need to read data from a List object, truncate all the data of Sheet 1, and write the data from the List object into that Sheet 1, without affecting any other sheet..
This is what I have been trying..
string pathFileSource = "C:\\Temp\\Output.xls";
            string pathFileDestination = "C:\\Temp\\Performance Testing.xls";
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            Excel.Workbook wbSource = excel.Workbooks.Open(pathFileSource, 0, false, 5, "", "", false, Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel.XlPlatform.xlWindows, "", true, false, 0, true, false, false);
            Excel.Workbook wbDestination = excel.Workbooks.Open(pathFileDestination, 0, false, 5, "", "", false, Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excel.XlPlatform.xlWindows, "", true, false, 0, true, false, false);
            Excel.Worksheet WorksheetSource = wbSource.Sheets[1];
            //Copy all range in this worksheet
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Although I am getting alerts stating that the data has been added to Clipboard, the destination file is not getting updated with the correct data. Any pointers as to where I am going wrong?
I will be really grateful if someone can provide an actual working code, and not pseudocodes.

A: This is (default)normal mode of MS Excel to edit one worksheet at a time and separately or independently of other worksheets.
However, if you have created a Worksheet Group by selecting worksheet tabs, then first of all, you have to un-group the worksheets. Then you can handle every worksheet independently.
I hope this may help!
You can make a Group of worksheets by:
Press and hold CTRL key and click on worksheet tabs(left button click).
And un-group your worksheets by the same process again.


MASJ gears up for Spring 2015!
MASJ has been producing powerful collaborative media with community members, non-profits and students for many years now. These projects span a multitude of mediums and have not only been used to educate communities but have also been featured in film festivals, have aided in preserving Native American languages as well as given a platform for youth voices to be heard. This semester will be no exception as a new batch of Claremont College students get ready to make their mark and strengthen the relationships of various community sites with Intercollegiate Media Studies.
This semester will feature media collaborations with Sherman Indian High School, Huerta del Valle, REACH LA, the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe, and Native American Elder and Spiritual Leader Robertjohn Knapp.
We are very excited for what's in store! Make sure to check back to get a glimpse of our new projects!


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PACE Receives $200k Grant for Head Start
Tim Weisberg Published: April 24, 2017
Cute pupils running down the hall at the elementary school
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Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) has been notified by the Department of Early Education and Care that People Acting in CommunitY Endeavors, Inc. (P.A.C.E.) has been awarded $211,700 in state grant funds to support its Head Start program.
Funding from the Massachusetts Head Start State Supplemental Grant program supports quality enhancements in Head Start programs throughout the Commonwealth. PACE Head Start in New Bedford provides programming to local children to enhance nutrition, family support services, and early education.
"PACE provides an immeasurable service to our community, and this latest round of funding will enable them to carry out the vital work they perform each and every day. We cannot thank them enough," said Senator Montigny.
PACE Head Start is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and has been recognized by the Administration for Children and Families as a "Program of Excellence."
--Senator Montigny's Office
Filed Under: grant, Head Start, Mark Montigny, New Bedford, PACE, Senator Mark Montigny
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It's always exciting to hear announcements about new temple locations and to see urban location sites announced shows just how necessary the higher ordinances of the temple are to all peoples in all lands. Temples are becoming more accessible and this is in direct fulfillment of prophecy.
Do you have a temple nearby? Which one and how far away is it from you?
You are amazing. I love this blog. Way to live what you believe!
Yup. The Provo temple is 20 minutes away. Michael and I both attend once a week (M as a temple worker, L as a patron)- we love it! :) But we're keeping our fingers crossed for a Spanish Fork temple soon (our hometown). No announcements yet, but we can still dream, right!?
How about you? How close is your temple?


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Q: How to skip the rendering of an element of a React functional component when loading? I have a simple functional component in React, that renders the search results. If there are results, it renders the names of users, if there are no results, it renders a message no public records found. The problem is that the message is rendered when the component is loaded, whereas I want to show it only when there are no results in serp array. I don't want to change it into class component just because of that, and I'm sure there's a way to "skip" the rendering of the message when the component loads.
Could you help figure it out?
import React from "react";
import { withRouter } from "react-router-dom";
import { connect } from "react-redux";
import PropTypes from "prop-types";

const SearchResults = ({ auth: { user }, search: { users, loading } }) => {
  let serp;

  if (users.length !== 0) {
    serp = users.map((item, i) => {
      return
{item.name}
;
    });
  } else {
    return
no public record found
;
  }

  return
{serp}
;
};

SearchResults.propTypes = {
  auth: PropTypes.object.isRequired,
  search: PropTypes.object.isRequired
};

const mapStateToProps = state => ({
  auth: state.auth,
  search: state.search
});

export default connect(mapStateToProps)(withRouter(SearchResults));

A: You can make use of loading like this:
const SearchResults = ({ auth: { user }, search: { users, loading } }) => {
  let serp;

  if (users.length !== 0) {
    serp = users.map((item, i) => {
      return
{item.name}
;
    });
  } else {
    if (loading) {
      return
Loading...
;
    } else {
      return
no public record found
;
    }
  }

  return
{serp}
;
};

A: Since SuleymanSah has suggested that you should make use of the loading prop to create a loading effect, below is my suggestion for better readability:

*

*Create a HOC called withLoading like this:

const withLoading = isLoading => WrappedComponent =>
  isLoading ?
Loading...
 : WrappedComponent;

*Make use of withLoading like this inside your component:

const SearchResults = ({ auth: { user }, search: { users, loading } }) => {
  ...
  return (

     {withLoading(loading)(...)}

;
  )
};

Having too many if/else like that will slow you down while reading code in the future. Please also consider using Inline If-Else with Conditional Operator for better readability too.


When I had a mild heart attack about six months ago my doctor told me I needed to be extra careful during the winter when recurring heart attacks are more common. Is this true? How can the seasons affect your heart?
COLUMN: Are you thankful or thankless?
Well, here we are — another Thanksgiving Day, my 77th. I remember many of them with fond memories of family gatherings here and yonder.
(Family Features) According to Janice Bissex, registered dietitian, one way to have enjoyable healthy meals is increasing variety at the table by including unique foods, such as lean lamb.
For more tips and tasty lamb recipes for healthy home entertaining visit www.leanonlamb.com and www.pinterest.com/leanonlamb.
Can you recommend some good resources that can help seniors create a living will?
What can you tell me about creating a family health history? My doctor recently suggested that I make one as a way to predict potential health problems as I get older, but I could use some help.
It's a smart idea! Even with all the high-tech medical tests and procedures that are available today, an accurate family health history remains one of the most important tools in keeping yourself healthy as you age. Here's what you should know, along with some tips and tools to help get you started.
In last week's column, it was presented that the blame game is not a new phenomenon. It has been going on since the days of Adam and Eve. Today, some blame all personal and even family problems on someone else, I guess with the goal of accepting little or no responsibility for their own choices of behavior and patterns of living that they have chosen.
Am I entitled to my former husband's Social Security benefits? I was married for 12 unpleasant years and would like to know what I may be eligible for.
You'll be happy to know that for the most part, Social Security provides divorced spouses benefits just like they do spouses, if you meet the government's requirements. Here's how it works.
You and I have been bombarded lately with elected government officials, including those at the "top," with this game being played out before millions of viewers, including this columnist. I have wondered if anyone will be honest enough to admit to wrong decisions having been made, mistakes that we are all aware of or should we continue to hear what we know are lies, half-truths, and officials dodging responsibility?
More and more Americans are turning to their pantry for mealtime inspiration. In fact, most Americans don't go a week without using canned foods, and more often than not, a home cooked meal means cooking with canned ingredients.


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Husband, wife to face each other in Waterville warden election
A Republican husband and his Democrat wife will face each other during November's election as they each campaign for Ward 1 warden position.
By Amy CalderMorning Sentinel
WATERVILLE — Competition in city elections in November will be unusually close.
David Johnson, a Republican, faces opposition from his wife, Jennifer Johnson, a Democrat, for the warden position in Ward 1.
"It's kind of a pride thing between the two of us, for bragging rights for the rest of our lives," Jennifer Johnson, 36, said late Wednesday in a telephone interview.
She was nominated for the Ward 1 warden position last week at the Waterville Democratic City Committee caucus. She said she decided at the last minute to pursue the warden slot after no one else at the caucus volunteered to do it.
Her husband, 32, was nominated Wednesday night at the Waterville Republican City Committee caucus, where only six voters showed up.
Republican Committee Chairman Neal Patterson acknowledged that with such a small turnout, he faced a challenge in trying to fill nomination slots for several open warden and ward clerk positions, as well as those for City Council, Board of Education and Kennebec Water District.
"Is there anybody in the room from Ward 1?" Patterson asked, after announcing that Ward 1 had open warden and ward clerk positions.
At that, David Johnson, a lead solution architect for Oxford Network, said he was interested in the warden position. He was nominated, 6-0.
The only other nomination received and approved Wednesday was for an at-large Kennebec Water District trustee position. Richard Staples was nominated for that spot, also in a 6-0 vote.
The group voted to allow Patterson to appoint interested city Republicans to the remaining vacant slots, which include another at-large Kennebec Water District trustee; a ward clerk in Ward 1; a city councilor in Ward 2; a city councilor, Board of Education member, warden and ward clerk in Ward 3; a warden and ward clerk in Ward 4; a city councilor, member of the Board of Education, warden and ward clerk in Ward 5; and a warden and ward clerk in Ward 7.
In the Nov. 6 election, city voters will consider approving changes to the city charter, and one of those changes would eliminate the annual election of ward clerks and wardens. If voters approve the changes, whichever Johnson wins the warden position will serve the shortest term in history, according to Jennifer Johnson.
That may serve to alleviate any jealousy on the part of the Johnson who doesn't win; but either way, they probably won't fight about it.
Married 10 years, the couple agrees on most things but avoids talking politics, Jennifer Johnson, a stay-at-home mother, said Wednesday before her husband arrived home from his caucus.
"We kind of agree on social issues but not fiscal." she said.
She said that when she got home from last week's Democratic caucus and told her husband that she was running for warden, he immediately took her to task.
"He said, 'Hey, I'm going to run against you. I'm going to see which one of us would win.'"
Amy Calder — 861-9247


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Which hormone secreted by the thyroid gland has the effect of decreasing blood calcium levels?
Thymosin
Identify an accurate statement about the control of endocrine activity in the body.
Negative feedback works to increase the extent of a change in the body.
Positive feedback typically works to counteract a change in the body.
Negative feedback inhibits an endocrine organ from secreting hormones when its hormone levels rise above the set point.
The process by which control systems in the body work to bring back disrupted homeostatic values back to set point is known as positive feedback.
How do neurotransmitters differ from hormones?
Neurotransmitters primarily control cell activities, whereas hormones primarily control cell excitation.
Neurotransmitters can affect multiple cells at a time, whereas hormones can affect only a single cell at a time.
Neurotransmitters can act in less than one second, whereas hormones generally take more time to act.
Neurotransmitters have to travel a considerable distance to reach their target, whereas the intended target of hormones is generally very close.
Which part of the central nervous system is in direct control of the pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus
The cerebellum
The medulla oblongata
Identify an accurate statement about the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is located in the posterior portion of the neck, beneath the trachea.
The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland work together to maintain the levels of the thyroid hormones in the body through a negative feedback loop.
The thyroid-stimulating hormone that triggers the thyroid gland to produce the thyroid hormones is secreted by the hypothalamus.
Higher levels of the thyroid-stimulating hormone lead to the production of lower amounts of thyroxine by the thyroid gland.
Identify the difference between the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.
The posterior pituitary is known as the adenohypophysis, whereas the anterior pituitary is known as the neurohypophysis.
The posterior pituitary secretes hormones that control tissue growth, whereas the anterior pituitary secretes hormones that regulate urine production.
The hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary are produced by the gland itself, whereas the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are produced in the hypothalamus.
The posterior pituitary secretes only two hormones, whereas the anterior pituitary secretes six hormones.
Which of the following is an organ that produces hormones that work to regulate the levels of blood sugar in the body?
The spleen
The pineal gland
The thymus
Identify an accurate statement about the pineal gland.
The pineal gland is located in the anterior portion of the neck.
The hormone produced by the pineal gland is called melatonin.
The levels of the hormone produced by the pineal gland do not vary between day and night.
The pineal gland is an accessory organ of the digestive system.
When Aliyah encounters a pack of snarling dogs on the street, she experiences a very intense and sudden reaction. Her breathing and heart rate increase. Her palms become sweaty, her blood pressure rises, and her mouth becomes dry. Why does this happen?
Due to the secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream.
Due to the secretion of insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream.
Due to the sudden release of mineralocorticoids into the bloodstream.
Due to the sudden release of glucocorticoids into the bloodstream.
Which of the following conditions is caused by the insufficient production of aldosterone and cortisol?
Cushing's syndrome
Gigantism
Identify an accurate statement about diabetes mellitus.
Type 2 diabetes is also known as juvenile onset diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes results from the destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas by the immune system.
The kidneys of patients suffering from diabetes tend to work overtime to excrete the excess sugar from the blood.
The blood of untreated diabetics is alkaline.
27-year-old Esma Gonzales arrives at the hospital for a medical check-up. She complains of experiencing tremors and weakness. On examination, Dr. Patil observes that Esma has bulging eyeballs and an irregular heartbeat. He asks her if she has been feeling unusually irritable in the recent past and if she sweats excessively. Esma confirms that she does and adds that she has also been losing weight in spite of eating well. What diagnosis is Dr. Patil most likely to make based on the information he has gathered?
Dr. Patil is most likely going to diagnose Esma with Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Dr. Patil is most likely going to diagnose Esma with Cushing's syndrome.
Dr. Patil is most likely going to diagnose Esma with Grave's disease.
Dr. Patil is most likely going to diagnose Esma with hypopituitarism.
Which of the following is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Identify an accurate statement about hypoglycemia.
For most diabetics, hypoglycemia is a more acute problem than hyperglycemia.
Hypoglycemia is caused by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood.
The only way to treat hypoglycemia is to avoid the consumption of sugar.
Diabetics who strictly limit their glucose intake are at a lower risk of developing hypoglycemia.
Identify a difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism is caused due to the production of abnormally low levels of thyroid hormone, while hypothyroidism is caused due to the overproduction of thyroid hormone.
People suffering from hypothyroidism tend to gain weight, while those suffering from hyperthyroidism tend to lose weight.
People suffering from hyperthyroidism tend to feel cold, while those suffering from hypothyroidism tend to feel hot.
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Grave's disease, while the most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
What is the normal concentration of glucose in urine?
1-1.5 mg/dL
1.5-2 mg/dL
0.5-1mg/dL
Identify an accurate statement about testing the concentration of glucose in urine.
The presence of glucose in urine is not always regarded abnormal.
High emotional stress can result in low levels of glucose in urine.
In glucose testing, readings below 0.5 mg/dL typically indicate that a person has diabetes.
A high reabsorption rate by the kidneys may cause high readings in a urinary glucose test.
Chris has been suffering from diabetes mellitus for the past four years. He suspects that his best friend, Davis, may also be diabetic. To find out, Chris lends Davis a special device that he uses to test his blood. Chris instructs Davis to prick his finger, place a drop of blood on an absorbent test strip, and insert the strip into the device for a numeric reading. Based on the information provided in this scenario, which of the following is a true statement?
The device that Davis is handling is used for blood glucose monitoring.
A high numeric reading displayed by the device will indicate low blood sugar.
Chris wants Davis to measure the concentration of creatinine in his blood.
This device is designed to indicate the amount of thyroid hormones circulating in Davis's bloodstream.
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Ed Note: We originally posted this entry last year, but oh what a crazy year it's been. Those of us in the States have been overwhelmed with election coverage that rivals reality TV in its absurdity. We got Obama, McCain and a little lady from some Alaskan bridge to nowhere who essentially parodies herself. Might as well throw some rock stars into the mix. Oh and yeah, Don't Forget to Vote!
This is what happens when you have new graphic design software, not a lot of creativity, and a lot of time on your hands. (If you can think of any other great pairings or campaign slogans, pass 'em on and I'll see what I can do with it.)
This last one is for the greatest mashup of all time:
R. Kelly/Jens Lekman mashup - If I Could Rock (It Would Feel Like This).mp3
I know, it's truly difficult to imagine that Jens himself didn't write lyrics like, "the way we fuck gon' lead to chil'burfin'," and, "girl your booty so swole, how you get dem jeans around it," but it's true! You learn something every day.
Finally a good use for your old REO Speedwagon LPs
Don't worry we're not about to get all art critic-y on you, but we do want to fill you in on this awesome new exhibit, which happens to contain albums that look better then they sound.
The brand-spanking re-opened Museum of Arts and Design (the awesomely acronymed MAD) in New York has an inaugural exhibition entitled "Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary". Basically it features mundane, household objects that have been imaginatively transformed into works of art. But needless to say we were most enamored with the butterfly records. Look at all those albums just flying away!
More info on MAD here
Don't make yourself unhappy...
Sometimes all it takes is a line. Just one lyric and you're totally won over. The latest song guilty of conquering my heart - "Hey Love" by The Piano Creeps.
"Every day means one less happy ending"
I'm not exactly sure what a disillusioned music box would sound like, but I'm pretty sure the Piano Creeps come close. I can almost see the ballerina doll twirling before the jewelry box's lid shuts tight leaving her alone in the dark. Or to put it in more concrete terms, think Martha Wainwright fronting Beach House, except less funereal and more music-boxy. Their album is also aptly entitled Future Blues (For Me and You) and is due out this October on the Kora Records.
Hey Love - The Piano Creeps
Tagged: Piano Creeps
Ridiculous Cover of the Day
So you know that goofily bombastic anthem, the one with the crazy catchy/annoying synth riff that defies "earworm". Well some band I've never heard of called The Social Services completely reinvented it Beirut style. We're talking waltzing horns and lilting piano and a chorus of la la las, not to mention coyly girly vocals. It's a transformative work of staggering vulnerable beauty. My mind is blown. I wonder what Gob Bluth would think.
The Social Services - The Final Countdown (Europe cover).mp3
Super fun bonus video, Arrested Development style!
Tagged: covers, social services, video
When correlation and causation are close bedfellows
Our intrepid correspondent Katie forwarded a little gem to us today: A chart graphing music preferences related to SAT scores.
Here's a tiny peak at the chart (the vertical axis means nothing):
Click to make HUGE!
Might I take a moment to smugly note that the forerunner after Beethoven's commanding lead is... why, it's none other than Sufjan Stevens! Huh! How about THAT! Guster, Ben Folds and Radiohead also take strong and unsurprising leads on the intellectual front.
At the opposite end of the spectrum are people who list Lil' Wayne as their favorite artist. We also see a cluster of people too disinterested in music to narrow down anything more specific than an entire genre: pop, jazz, gospel, rock. Clearly, the people who just say "classical" without being able to conjure up a single name only want to appear smart. Tsk. (Apparently, if you want to appear smart, you should just tell people you listen to Sufjan.)
Also of interesting note are certain artists who are very tightly clustered at a certain point (John Mayer) while others enjoy a considerable spread (OutKast). Draw your own conclusions.
There're more than 1350 schools listed here from which these results were culled, including the Top 10 rankings in music for each school. Schools are ranked according to SAT scores.
Notes of personal interest: Jess' school, Vassar, is highly ranked (#32) but lists only three artists from the list as favorite. Ask her, and she'll no doubt claim it's because they're all listening to amazing under-the-radar stuff that doesn't gain enough cumulative popularity to make rank in a list like this. [insert eyeroll here] My own alma matter, Western Washington University (#414) has a strong showing for local heroes Modest Mouse and Death Cab for Cutie--the members of which are all WWU alums themselves.
This allows us to consider certain degrees of "favoritism" among band-university relations: Christian bands are very popular at College of the Ozarks; Electronica and experimental music of all sorts is popular at, well, most schools with "technical" in its name.
This list could be a handy, handy tool. Can't choose between schools? Take a quick peek at rankings, then at music choices. (Hmmm, Maybe St. Paul's College, at #1351, wouldn't be such a good fit, listing only R&B, Rap and Lil Wayne).
Anyway. This was a long, narcissistic and perhaps somewhat irritating way of implying that this "proves" our Sufjan love somehow correlates with our high intelligence. Feel free to negate me, but I have to get back to thesis writing. It makes up for the low self-esteem.
Tagged: lists, sufjan stevens
Making the world safe once again for tra-la-la-ing
I'm still shocked that the Pale Young Gentlemen come from Wisconsin, with their eclectic Eastern European instrumentation and gypsy-like theatrics. Like how is this geographically possible? It's like the same sorts of doubts people voiced when they first learned Beirut's Zach Condon was from New Mexico and not the Balkans, but hey they took to him, so now it's PYG's turn to be embraced. Seriously Who gives two craps about authenticity when the French horn and viola are being played this melodically??
The Pale Young Gentlemen's sophomore album Black Forest (Tra La La), out October 7th is even lusher, albeit a bit more subdued then their rollicking self-titled debut. The strings are especially gorgeous. The cello swells and violins sway in such an intricate way. Andrew Bird himself would be proud. They even manage to sing "tra la la" in a way that makes me totally forget Euro-trash phenomena Gunther exists. That ladies and gentlemen may be their biggest accomplishment yet.
Listen for yourself. Lots of songs streaming on their MySpace now
And download the catchiest of the bunch here:
The Crook of My Good Arm - Pale Young Gentlemen
Tagged: pale young gentlemen
I'm particularly fond of the coloured hearts on their chests.
…with a tone deaf singer. Honestly, these are the most annoying vocals i have ever had the displeasure of experiencing…"
Ah, this is like a siren call to me. The disgusted listener warning others not to buy an album on account of the vocals. It almost always makes me dive for my wallet (or the download button, whichever the case me be). I love the guy who "can't sing." Give me the Conor Obersts and the Alec Ounsworths; you can keep your pitch perfectly boring Chris Martins and Thom Yorkes. Because you know what? The dudes with the different voices have the better lyrics. I can't explain it, I don't know why, but the fact remains. (Which is not to say that guys that can sing don't have good lyrics. Sometimes they do. Except Chris Martin. I hate that guy…)
The above review is taken word for word (and lower case i'ed) from an eMusic user's review of "Puddle City Racing Lights." It's a 2007 album from a mob called Windmill. I'd never heard of them before, but the quirky album cover caught my eye. (Seriously, how cool is that cover?) And I figured with every review mentioning his voice (not all were as nasty as the above) I couldn't go wrong. And I was right.
The lyrics are equal parts gritty confessional and dreamily surreal, and I love it. The music is gorgeous. The delicateness of Sufan Stevens meets the sweeping grandeur of Rufus Wainwright. And his voice… Well, yeah, it's definitely different. The beauty of the music only amplifies his flaws, but, for me at least, it works. It creates a tension that is echoed in other parts of the album. In the pull between soft strings and heavy drums, in the pull between the real and the absurd in the lyrics.
I am at a loss as to how this album managed to slip under my radar last year. My only real beef with it is that's its far too late to add it to my best of 2007 list, where it most assuredly deserves a spot.
Windmill - Tokyo Moon.mp3
"the drugs were doing things you already could…"
Windmill - Boarding Lounges.mp3
"you don't want me, I don't want you."
Posted by Megan at 09:54
Tagged: Windmill
Ahoy! Here Be What ye Volume-Knobbe Be For!
Yar, it be Talk Like A Pirate Day here in the New Dutch West Indies. To be celebratin', me salty dogs, being the saucy wenches we be, hast compiled a wee list of tunes worthy of guzzling grog to. Weigh anchor!
Lambchop - Talk Like A Pirate Day.mp3
ye Mountain Goats - Pirates (So Long Lonely Avenue).mp3
ye Mountain Goats - Jenny (live).mp3
hi diddle dee dee, goddamn! the pirate's life for me!
Abney Park - Airship Pirate.mp3
And, the single greatest chanty about me scurvy scallowags ever written:
Ben Folds - Pirate Joke Song (live).mp3
Tagged: Abney Park, Ben Folds, Lambchop, mountain goats
Sufjan rumors & gossip
Disclaimer: this is pure speculation! "My sources" say that Sufjan is working on not one, not two, but THREE new state albums right now! Here's what one email to me said:
I've heard that, too, but it doesn't seem to be rooted in anything solid. Can't find a source for it or anything. There was also a big whoop-de-doo about a month ago with someone saying that Sufjan's next album was going to be Pennsylvania. The story behind that was that a girl's relative was the owner of a record shop in Sufjan's home town (or one of his home towns) in Michigan, Sufjan visited him and chatted about a new record he was working on, and let out the secret that it was Pennsylvania under the condition that he tell no one else. Sounds crazy to me for a number of reasons, the biggest being that if Sufjan's been so uber-secret about what he's been up to for the past year I doubt that he'd just let it out during a casual chat in a record store. Then again, we know what Sufjan's humor is like. He's probably been the one planting all those rumors, lol.
At this rate, he could release an album of himself singing in the damn shower and I would spend a whole day weeping openly over it. BUT it does seem like we've been receiving an influx of Sufjan news lately, so maybe that's a good sign.
I still maintain--and am holding out for--the speculative new album "New Jersey Loves You," which will be a piano-based, bird-themed album! (Fingers crossed!)
Danielson, Sufjan's old buddies who helped him start his music career, is kicking off a tour with Cryptacize, a band on Sufjan's label (Asthmatic Kitty) in NYC on Halloween. EVEN MONEY Sufjan will be in attendance--probably in some sort of costume. Go to the show if you can. It'll be good for you.
Sufjan Stevens - Toilet Paper Dolls Story (live).mp3
Danielson Famile - Did I Step On Your Trumpet.mp3
Cryptacize - Cosmic Sing Along.mp3
Tagged: Cryptacize, danielson famile, sufjan stevens
Monster Bobby returns
We first met Monster Bobby last Summer when he opened for The Pipettes. (He conceptually engineered the polka-dotted, British girl group, btw). Just one look at his gleaming eyes and cheeky smile and we were in LUV.
And that was before we even heard his music - an infectious, yet brooding blend of lo-fi electro-pop and acoustic singer-songwriter fare.
"Work in the Morning" is his latest single off a split 7" EP. And it's just as strong as anything off his debut release Gaps. Also, for those of you lucky enough to live across the pond, Bobby's about to head out on a nice little jaunt across Europe. Wish I could make it. Why, why has teleportation not been invented yet? If it was, I'd catch every show and swoon every night.
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Cosy Den @ Landet Stockholm, Stockholms län
Sep 19 2008 10:00P
Nationernas Hus Linköping
Debaser Malmö, Skåne län
Jolene Copenhagen
Haus 73 Hamburg, Hamburg
Gleis 22 Münster
Oct 5 2008 8:00P
Broadway Cinema Nottingham
Nov 23 2008 8:00P
Fanfulla101 @ CHUTE Rome
Work in the Morning - Monster Bobby
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More Cowbell!
This is possibly the most BRILLIANT website on the whole wide interwebs:
So here's the deal. You're listening to your fave songs. The ones you've heard a million times before. But sometimes even the best music gets a little old, and frankly a little boring. Well these guys will help you enliven it. They make even the best song better. All you have to do is upload it here:
and it instantly adds...MORE COWBELL
Cause every song is better with the most infamous of percussive instruments (as well as Mr. Christopher Walken sound bites!). Finally, a way to satiate your cowbell needs.
Please use wisely.
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Silver Jews @ Bowery Ballroom, NYC September 7, 2008
The Silver Jews only started touring two years ago. But you'd never know it from their impeccably tight and awesomely rocking performance.
David Berman's facial expressions were almost as charming as his acerbically witty lyrics. He cast multiple smirks toward his wife, bassist and back-up singer Cassie, with an occasional wink to the audience. "How much fun is a lot more fun? Not much fun at all," he sang in his dry, trademark tone. Berman sure fooled us.
My only complaint: they only played for an hour and fifteen minutes. For a band that tours as infrequently as the Jews I was hoping for a bit more. Oh well, maybe next time around. Whatever, I still love them to the MAX!
Strange Victory, Strange Defeat - Silver Jews
I'm Gonna Love the Hell Out of You - Silver Jews
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The Death of This Summer
It's past Labor Day, the weather has turned suddenly cool (with no small thanks to Hurricanes Hannah and Ike drenching the western Atlantic coasts), Primary election day is tomorrow, and students have begun to settle into their routines.
So, two songs: a rather silly but totally appropriate one, especially for those of us who have returned to finish a post-bac degree several years after our peers have completed theirs. *cough.* This one's for us you:
Avenue Q - I Wish I Could Go Back to College.mp3
Finally, a 26-minute dance mix, made by Jens Lekman. It kicks off with a remix of his own song, "Into Eternity," then magically transitions intro almost a dozen other songs and looped samples--familiar cuts from the 70's, Afro-Caribbean beats, even soft and languid acoustic guitar. But the nonstop beat will keep you on your feet enough to barely notice or care that our warmest season has once again slipped away.
Sometimes I get stuck in the recording and writing but instead of cutting my wrists I open the window, bring out my records and put together little mixes for my friends. This one is a mix of some of my favourite songs from this summer and previous ones, some are cut up and put together into new songs, new remixes or whatever. They form a perfect response to the death of this summer.
Jens Lekman - The Death of This Summer.mp3
Tagged: avenue q, jens lekman
This just in: You have low self-esteem
The BBC just released this gem of an article:
Music Tastes Linked to Personality
No, reeeeeally. Thanks for clearing that up BBC!
The article goes on to dissect personality by genre, claiming those who prefer "indie" music have "low self-esteem, are creative, and not hard-working and not gentle". Of course this begs the tired question: what exactly is "indie". Some argue it's an aesthetic, while others claim it's mode of economics and business ethos. My cynical self is convinced it's neither. "Indie" is nothing but a marketing niche and consumer identity that's been co-opted and re-appropriated by mainstream media outlets for crass commercial purposes.
I'd normally take offense to being told I'm not hard-working and have low self-esteem on the basis of vague and flawed terminology and write an articulate letter to the editor. Perhaps I'll do that later. For now I'm just going to sit here alone, mope in my room and listen to The Smiths.
Miserable Lie - The Smiths
Results of experimenting with sleep deprivation on bloggers.
Sometimes you need only the slightest, most vacuous reason to post something you love. For me, it's this endlessly amusing picture, leading into a serious of "things I found while Googling NMH for the umpteenth time":
Draw your own conclusions about deep meaning. In the meantime, here's a random live cut for you:
Neutral Milk Hotel - Mother (live with Chris Knox).mp3
This you have (probably) seen:
...but if not, BREATHE INTO A PAPER BAG IF YOU NEED TO; I'M SURE IT IS PHOTOSHOPPED. I mean, it just HAS to be, right?? Paris probably thinks "Holland, 1945" is a perfume. ZING!
Neutral Milk Hotel - Holland, 1945.m4a
OH SHIT. NO. WAIT:
for the love of God, they better BOTH be photoshopped. Otherwise, I might either have to start liking Paris, or disliking NMH. Both are too intolerable to consider.
...and these two are just plain WRONG:
I am soooooo going to sleep now.
Tagged: Neutral Milk Hotel
Nothing makes my heart swell like a cello.
It's not due for release until September 9, but if you see a copy Horse Feathers' album "A House With No Home" floating about the internet, pounce on it. It's a beautiful and complex album, the kind that grows richer with every listen. And the interplay between rich, atmospheric string arrangements and accoustic-y guitar is amazing. I mean, seriously, download this album for the strings alone. Fans of the 'Firefly' and 'Serenity' score will especially love them. Gorgeous stuff. (And don't forget to actually buy the album on September 9, the band deserves your pennies).
Curs of Weeds
Working Poor
(For more Horse Feathers, check out their Daytrotter Session).
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Home ... Herne Bay ... Creche, bang, wallop! Mums win.
Dozens of mums are delighted after the city council reversed a decision to close a creche in Herne Bay. The Pier Pavilion Sports Centre will close in September, and facilities including the creche will move to the newly refurbished Herons Leisure Pool. But childcare provision appeared to be left out as mums were told to start taking their children to Kingsmead Leisure Centre in Canterbury instead.
Active Life, which looks after all council-owned leisure facilities in the district, had told members who use the existing day creche at the Pier Pavilion there would be no room at Herons. More than 130 children are registered on the creche's books and the news had come as a huge disappointment to their mums.
Creche, bang, wallop! Mums win.
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But Denise Rigden, from Tankerton Road, Whitstable took the issue straight to the city council's deputy head of culture and enterprise David Ford. The 37-year-old was growing concerned about where to take son Max, aged 18 months, after September. She said:
"I made my views known to him directly and explained how valued a service it is and the great job done by all its staff. He was extremely helpful and was prepared to listen to concerns. It's fantastic news to hear it will be staying put at Herons and a huge relief. I thought my exercise days would be over come September and some members have been in tears at the prospect of having to stop going to their classes."
David Ford said:
"The provision of new creche facilities were always to form part of the refurbished Herons Leisure Pool. Active Life took the initial decision not to provide a creche service as it was becoming clear that it was very difficult to effectively run it to the same standard as that provided on the Pier. However, mindful of the value customers place on this service, creche provision will remain at Herons as originally planned and Active Life is working with the council on options to make sure a solution is found to ensure the continuation of this service."
HB Gazette 13th Jul 2011
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Ishqbaaz 14th August 2016 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com The Episode starts with Anika throwing dirty water outside the door. It falls over Shivaye's face. Anika gets shocked seeing him. Some time before, Om says we misunderstood Anika, Shivaye chip fell in police station because of you, she returned you, why would she return it if she has stolen it, she is innocent. Shivaye says she is not innocent.
Om says Rudra and I have found out, that journalist told us Anika did not give that chip. Tej says who has done this, how does Gayatri know who goes out and who comes in, and at what time. Shakti says I think some outsider has done this. Om says yes, some outsiders are such who have become more than family here. Pinky says Om said right, maybe Shwetlana did this, she knows everything, she can blame others by doing this.
Shwetlana and says I think I should. Leave, it's a family matter. Om says you took many years to understand this, it's a family matter, don't get involved in this, I will show you the exit way come. Shwetlana looks at Tej and leaves. Dadi says we did very bad with Anika, she did many favors on us, she saved Shivaye and Rudra's lives, we have insulted her, Shivaye did big mistake this time. Automatic Graph Layout 2007 Lexus. Shivaye gets some call and goes. Tia talks to Shivaye and says I feel bad for Anika, everyone doubted her, its bad Karma, I should also say sorry, she tried to protect me, she looked genuinely worried for my safety, I will come tomorrow and apologize.
He says that's not possible, I will talk to you. She says I will send Reiki to Anika too. Shivaye recalls Anika. Om says you will know her value now, she was a challenge in your life, that makes a man better, you felt she is your enemy, I feel she made you a better man. Shivaye asks Om do you think she made me a better man. Om turns to Rudra, and says I was talking to Rudra.
Shivaye says I understand, I don't need this knowledge. Rudra says we came to chill here, Soumya took my room and we are room mates now, mess up the room to get homely feeling, come and think this is your bed, I would have not been here with you both if. Om says if Anika did not save your life, if Shivaye and Anika's envelopes did not get exchanged and Shivaye did not get down chopper then Rudra says don't give this example, its time for love angel now.
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They hear radio and love angel's show. Soumya talks to a guy. The guy Pratap says I have cheated my GF and having affair with someone else now. Soumya calls him Pappu and gives advice to apologize to both the girls for lying, then its their wish to forgive him or not, think as human, not as boys. Rudra does not like her advice. Om likes her advice.
Soumya says say sorry, else you will get stress, wrinkles, white hair, pimples, do you really want that, you want get bad dreams, you can fall from bed and your bones can break, do you want this, its better to keep ego at side and say sorry. Shivaye says whatever and shuts radio. He asks whats all this. Om says she said someone else to keep ego at side, not you. Rudra says wrinkle on your face. Download Free Kaki King Until We Felt Red Rar Software Cnet on this page. Om says white hair Shivaye.
Rudra and Om ask Shivaye to say sorry, Anika saved his life, even Rudra's life, you humiliated her, you should say sorry, that's least you can do. Shivaye says fine, she did not leak that chip, but it does not mean she is innocent. Om says it does not mean she is culprit, just because she is not rich and does not have Oberoi surname, it does not mean she is short. Shivaye says okay, but she has quit the job. Rudra says I will call Anika. Her phone rings there.
Rudra gets her phone under Shivaye's bed, and Shivaye recalls her words. He says I did not believe her, she told this to me. Om says go to her and apologize to her personally. Shivaye asks shall I send her three month pay. Om says how shall I explain, apology is asked by heart, not paid.
Tujhse naraaz.plays. She counts the money. Shivaye recalls Om and Rudra's words. She cries thinking of Shivaye. Shivaye sees her phone. Its morning, Om and Rudra go to Shivaye. Rudra says you will need all this, its sorry card, soft toy, umbrella to save yourself from water, liquid courage.
Shivaye says I m not going on war. Rudra asks how will you say sorry to Anika, you need coaching, Om and I will tell you, Om you become Shivaye, I will become Anika. Om and Rudra enact as Shivaye and Anika.
Shivaye says excuse me. Rudra says wait, I m in character. Om says Shivaye's lines. Om says thanks for saving my life, and sorry for talking badly, let bygones be bygones. Rudra says if you said sorry, I will forgive you. Shivaye says lets cut it now, I have to go.
Om asks him to say sorry. Rudra asks will Shivaye be able to say. Om says don't know, but he will say something. Anika says I will find some job on internet today. She calls out Sahil to wake up fast, he has to rush for school.
She throws dirty water outside, and it falls over Shivaye's face. She gets shocked seeing him. Rudra says you have to give credit to me, Shivaye and Anika's world war is going to end, we should give credit to love angel too, Shivaye may have said sorry till now, he is prince charming, I m sure he has written long sorry speech. Shivaye and Anika look at each other.
Shivaye asks Anika are you mad. She says you are like hiccups, you come anywhere anytime, why did you come here, did you get dirty water to have bath. He asks what, was this water dirty. Om says Anika is mature, I know she will handle situation very maturely now.
Anika asks can't I clean my house. He says you have thrown that dirty water on me. She says don't think negative, all germs will end Billu ji.
He asks her not to call him Billu, you throw things. She asks do you not throw things, you are Pheku type of person. He says whats that language, I should have not come to talk to you. She asks why did he come, what is the blame, what did she do today. Om says we did good thing to end their fight. Rudra says we are great people to bring peace, Shivaye will come home and hug us, he will kiss us and say I love you both to bring peace in my peace. Shivaye says I hate you Om and Rudra, this is happening because of you both.
She asks will he just keep talking to himself. They argue again. She says I talk a lot sometimes, but I m helpless to talk to you, why did you come, tell me. He asks are you done, finish it, I have all the time. She asks are you fine, won't you threaten me, whats the matter. He says actually, I had come to say, whatever happened.
Precap: Anika tells Dadi that she can come back on work, but she has few conditions. Shivaye asks really. Dadi asks her to say. Anika says I want such man to smile and greet me good morning, I want my day to begin well. Update Credit to: Amena.
Today episode is sooo funny as always pani wala secene as always but little bit twist pocha wala pani???? App ko mera pocha wala pani say ganga shnan karna tah.nd om nd rudhra secene om telling anika is very mature she can handle it but in real there's having fight just tom nd jerry rudra telling dat bhai have taken sorry ka speach but he cant speach a single word.bhai aaka hum ko hug karka kahange that luv u bhia but in real shiv telling i just hate u both just bcoz u both this happing i will not leave u. Hpy freedom gyz? Well nthng to say abt shivika Vo ganga snan k liy mera hi poche ka pani Mila ths apko?nd dadi to daku sultan ha aur rudra Om bakri chor??gosh she is epicn shivay b like Mai apni kanchi ankho se Jo chahe karu??todays epi ws indeed funny n precap gonna b awsome trms n cnditions applied n shivay ws o reallygdmrng wsh wth a smile?? Yes lastly ishana is damn lucky to hv omkara th only prsn who doesn't nid a partner to bcom a btta prsn cz he is alrdy damn prfct yes ishkara needs ech othr fr supprt n sharing painbt morally Om gonna make ishana a bttr prsn indeed though she is gud at hrt.n yes thse oberoi bros nids th ladies as tdy saumya solved shivays prblm indrctly??


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Wars & Civilian Causalities
By Rana Athar Javed
The metaphor of modern wars reflects no charities for hundreds of thousands of civilians who died during wars that most powerful Western nations have carried out since 9/11. Yet, the human tolls, especially the deaths of non-combatant and rescuing civilians from war zones remains a hot topic of discussion among the Western political and security elites. This concept of explanation is useful only in terms of sweeping generalization of war-related consequences; in essence the discourse mostly fails to eliminate risks to civilian lives. "A recent, credible estimate puts the death toll in Syria at 60,000 in the last two years, and even that is likely an undercount".
Noticeably, the America and its allies have been less generous to the besieged civilians and, all war-related risks are considered as the product of deficient security measures and rhetoric of "using" fellow human beings as "shields" by the militants and security apparatuses of Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Libya. Iraq Body Count project, an organization that tracked civilian deaths using press reports estimates civilian death toll between 110,937 to 121,227 (March 2003 to December 2012). In Afghanistan, contesting data is available in the media reports, and the civilian death toll varies between17400 to 19000. This figure cannot be verified by independent sources.
No matter how one regards al-Qaeda and Taliban's rationality of killing civilians and men in uniform, the Western military planners must minimize the risks to the lives of civilians and non-combatants because regarding struggle against terrorism as a global-law enforcement operation demands laws of wars to be implemented as internationally as possible. This argument can be linked to the fact that comparatively a very less number of terrorists are being captured, killed and convicted. Also, the US soldiers who indiscriminately fired upon civilians in Afghanistan and Iraq did not receive harsher punishments.
Therefore, the Western perception of new enemies as well as conditions of war seems to be the defining factor, rather than producing a much concrete set of international laws that provides protection to civilian population in conflict zones.
There is now clear evidence that the Americans and NATO member states have missed the point as far as the human development and poverty reduction is concerned because the "new" doctrine of "over this war" – another war is a reality has deepened the shadow of death and destruction over civilian population, and hence widespread resentment, unemployment, poverty and hateful behvaiour towards the Western civilization.
The rules of war in Afghanistan are different than in Iraq, but option of restrained was overruled in both cases, and what, in short was a campaign against attackers of 9/11 and Osama Bin Laden soon transformed into a nation-building project, and in the Iraq war, trained soldier turned diplomat (Gen. Collin Powel) was misled by CIA, which in turn sheds "spotlights on the politics of war-making, the intelligence failure, the desultory results of US actions, and the growing intensity of sectarian and ethnic strife". From both perspectives, not identifying risks to civilian populations is a text-book failure on the part of modern militaries, and thus cannot be classified as unintended consequences.
The tales of inflicting endless sufferings on inhabitants of modern societies in the Middle East and South Asia are facts of imposed wars. The terrorists too have obtained extraordinary "license to kill", and a complete disregard for the value of human life, a deplorable development, which is contributing to the vicious cycle of violence against civilian population.
By all accounts, the conflict is used to justify an inherent discrepancy in modern war strategy because these wars are permanently redefining the nature of treatment, which a civilian receives "outside" a war zone. As a result treatment of Muslim civilians at the hands of Western armies becomes an attack on global honour of Islamic world, and thereby proof that the occupation of their lands is aimed to dehumanize the young Muslim men and women, a point that is fundamentally argued in favour of democratic system. However, "it is also important to note that the West's enemies put the West on trial too. In 1999 Yugoslavia attempted to indict NATO for war crimes and aggression in International Court of Justice (Rasmussen-2006).
Actually, more and more people in the West are criticizing the indiscriminate killings of civilians, especially in drone attacks in Pakistan. At the confirmation hearing of John O. Brennan, as President Obama's nominee to head the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during his second term (February 7), Sen. Dianne Feinsteinin remarked that it was important to "ensure that drone strikes are carried out in a manner consistent with our values" She expressed concern about civilian casualties from drone strikes — one of strongest criticisms of the program by opponents.
To be concluded, the Western government, especially the US must not forget that the legitimacy of war cannot be changed just because of disenchanted religious and political views of a minority. As we have seen in every war since 9/11 that military actions/invasions are no longer a way to settle political questions – it has raised more questions. Still some Western military strategists believe that arguing in favour of a superior moral authority thoroughly discredits "war minds", the end of which can be "bureaucratization" of war. This assumption does not challenge the traditional wisdom, yet raises another basic question of conflict resolution by modern militaries.
The twenty-first century has thus entered into a phase of "hold and sustain" the occupied territories, and continue to counter violence so that the laws of war cannot be fully applied against fighting an inconclusive war. The final challenge for the US and NATO is not only to negotiate and stabilize the war zones, especially Afghanistan, but also to restore the high moral ground against the weak nations.