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TUC Life
January 5, 2017 Newsletter
January 5, 2017 Edition
20/20 – Touro University California's San Francisco and Mare Island Beginnings
As we step into 2017, Touro University California draws closer to its 20th anniversary in July. While TUC's spirit of independence and intimate care has only grown, the school is the product of its first four years of very hard work. Every ounce of what the original faculty and students did was dedicated towards graduating the first class of 65 osteopathic students. Their commitment guaranteed the school's first accreditation, and thus a future that we can celebrate today.
It was a tactical team of four or five professors, led by Dean and Provost Dr. Bernard Zeliger, that started that first class. The program began on August 18, 1997 in San Francisco. The Touro system had found space at the California College of Podiatric Medicine to start the new school. Classes were shared with the podiatric students, and professors would often have to highlight what material was just intended for the young osteopathic students.
But as another year of students enrolled into TUC, it became clear that the school would have to expand. The city of Alameda and the French Hospital in San Francisco were also considered before Dr. Zeliger, announced that the school would be moving Mare Island.
This was no simple task. Mare Island had been vacated by the Navy in 1996, and the location's status as a historical landmark meant that renovations would take longer to complete. When faculty arrived on May 27, 1999, only the first floor of their offices had been remodeled. Doors were yet to be installed, even for the bathrooms. Permits weren't secured yet to use the water, and porta potties were the only option.
As remembered by Dr. James Binkerd, one of TUC's first professors and now Associate Dean of Student Affairs, "Each day would bring its own emergency. At one point, there was a shortage on toilet paper, and employees had to bring in their own from home. They would keep rolls locked inside their desks for fear of finding the items missing when they were needed the most."
"But the essentials were ready for the students when they arrived," he assures.
Dr. Zeliger had an open door policy with students, and each time that something was needed, students were ready to let him know.
Still, everyone there was willing to make due. A dining room and a ballroom were repurposed as classrooms. Lander Hall had only theater lighting, which was too dim for teaching. And that first winter, heat came from generators that would blow hot air from tubes into the classroom.
It was the frontier of Osteopathic Education. After dubbing themselves the Touro Pioneers, those first students really lived up to their names by eagerly bundling up to survive the elements indoors, all in the name of Biochemistry.
Dr. Alejandro Gugliucci, founding professor and now Associate Dean of Research, reflects on those bold early years fondly.
"We were pioneers on both sides. The students were pioneers, and the members of the faculty were pioneers," he says. "The first class was very particular and dynamic. They had to endure a lot of things because you were just starting a program from scratch."
The school was an attraction to educators who longed to take a different path from the mammoth institutions. And each member of the small but growing faculty was charged to build the world around them.
"Not too often do you get those opportunities," Dr. Gugliucci confides.
Today in San Francisco, you'll find nothing but construction and a big hole in the ground where the original TUC classes were held, right at the corner of Scott and Eddy. The podiatry school sold the building shortly after TUC left.
So too is Lander Hall a far different sight from the boarded up building with a flooded basement that TUC inherited. The military originally used parts of the building for cryptography, and much of the windows were covered to hide what was going on inside from lurking Russian Satellites. But now the building is the bustling heart of TUC's campus.
"No one knew in Vallejo that anything was on Mare Island," recalls Dr. Binkerd. "It's now night and day—the impact and opportunities that have been built between us and the community."
Touro's 2016 Student Doctor of the Year: Jeremy Mosher
For TUC Student Doctor of the Year Jeremy Mosher, COM '18, personal recognition is really a tool to highlight the underserved whom he has set out to help. Now on rotations, Jeremy's focus is on what he has always set out to do, making a difference to those who need it the most.
"Growing up in urban poverty has motivated me to dedicate my career to alleviating the health disparities and suffering within underserved urban populations," Jeremy reveals.
"While in training, I have been deeply moved by the difficult stories of patients, as well as the extraordinary efforts by physicians to compassionately form trusting relationships and work tirelessly to address the many ailments presented to them," he explains.
But as Jeremy presses on, those who know him at TUC celebrate who he is and what he stands for.
"Jeremy has demonstrated himself as an exceptionally compassionate and proactive medical student with outstanding leadership skills. His vision and passion for bettering the community as well as his resourcefulness has helped to improve the community and has inspired many people who look up to him as a role model," said Dr. Athena Lin, Associate Professor and Basic Science Department Representative to the Student Doctor of they Year (SDOY) Committee. "I am extremely proud to have witnessed his contribution to the society."
The Student Doctor of the Year Award is an award presented annually by the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP), a council of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), to students who go above and beyond their roles as osteopathic medical students. Winners will go on to compete for the National SDOY Award. The National SDOY will be announced at the AACOM Annual Meeting in April 2017 and will be the recipient of a $1,000 monetary award.
"Jeremy truly embodies what it means to be the Student DO of the Year. He brings the osteopathic philosophy beyond just medicine—this can be seen in his participation through various clubs, committees, and organizations," said Student Doctor Paras Savla, COM Student Executive Council (COMSEC) VP of Academic Affairs and SDOY Committee Chair. "Jeremy also goes out of his way to foster the Touro community, a community which we pride ourselves on."
It was a combination of Jeremy's outstanding academic achievements, professionalism, leadership, contribution to community service, and commitment to osteopathic medicine that brought both peers and faculty together to nominate him.
But as a student doctor, this award is only the beginning.
"I have been invigorated to see the difference I can make as a physician," Jeremy continues. "I have also seen sobering reminders of the importance and urgency of this work, having treated homeless and low-income patients who lack vital services required for a healthy life."
A Deeper Look into the Student-Run Free Clinic from its Medical Director, Dr. Melissa Pearce.
Dr. Pearce, COM '05, is an Assistant Professor and Vice Chair of TUC's Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Department. She came back to teach and also specializes in Family Medicine.
When do you recommend osteopathic manipulative medicine? How do patients react to it?
Patients react very well to Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). They appreciate the hands-on approach and benefits of treatment. The Student-Run Free Clinic (SRFC) has many patients who come for screening services specifically to obtain a referral for OMT. There is a high demand for OMT services, and we try to keep the rest of the clinic functioning robust to maintain good opportunities for all of our students.
At the Solano County Clinic I have both an Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) specialty practice and a Family Medicine practice, covering patient appointments for my colleagues. Of course, the specialty practice is geared towards providing OMT. In my Family Medicine practice, it depends upon the patient's presentation. While addressing health needs and disease management, I may employ OMT anywhere from 25-75% of the time. The ability of OMT to help support health goes far beyond the musculoskeletal complaints for which is it commonly thought of and employed. If a patient presents with a respiratory infection, in addition to deciding on supportive therapy versus antibiotics, OMT can also play a role in optimizing the lymphatic and immune systems, improving respiratory and diaphragmatic function, and helping to relieve symptoms.
How is the Student-Run Free Clinic involved in the community?
The SRFC is invited to participate in community health events by many different partners in the community. Some events are recurring, such as having a health-related booth at the Napa-Solano County fairgrounds, where we typically screen, demonstrate, and educate more than 100 participants. Others are stand-alone events, such as the Solano Food Oasis, which had excellent representation from many Touro University California organizations, including the SRFC.
The SRFC serves as a rotation site for Kaiser Family Medicine residents on their Community Medicine rotation. The residents work with students and patients and share their experience. Since they rotate through a number of clinics, they help keep us connected with the broader community.
The students have such a variety of interests; they are constantly seeking resources for promoting their projects. A collaboration with local community college students is underway as they are mentored in their path towards health professional degrees.
We periodically partner with Covered California to avail patients and community members of insurance enrollment. We will be vigilant for opportunities that may present themselves with the upcoming change in administration.
What inspired your return to Touro to Teach?
I did an extra year of residency training at St. Barnabas in the Bronx in order to both work with Dr. Hugh Ettlinger and other talented osteopathic physicians and to be Board-certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM) and be best qualified to teach osteopathic medicine. While engaged in an integrative practice after residency, I attended our profession's annual conference, the American Academy of Osteopathy Convocation, and was reunited with some of my professors and met other faculty. I was eager to move up my timetable for transition to academic practice and joined the faculty in 2011.
Husband and Wife Alumni and their Journey in Nursing
Husband and wife team Michael Modrich, CEHS '16, and Janet Morris-Modrich, CEHS '16, support each other in unique ways. They completed their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) together as part of the first graduating class in Touro University California's School of Nursing.
"We worked, we went to school, we studied, and did little else," they explain. "We informed family ahead of time that we would be in seclusion for the duration of the program. We did, however, make it a point to spend additional time together doing fun stuff. Wednesday was date night (after class), and we had season tickets to shows in Sacramento."
Their days as nurses look very different. Mr. Modrich sees newborns as the Solano County Family Health Services Clinics Senior Quality Improvement Nurse, and Mrs. Morris-Modrich helps others at the end of their lives as Kaiser Home Health/Hospice Nurse II for the Napa-Solano Area.
"We both approach our professions and our personal lives with compassion, dignity, and humor—a lot of humor," the couple says.
The program helped to expand their careers within the Nursing realm, providing a broader perspective and sharpened professional skills that ultimately, benefit the patients.
For example, Mr. Modrich sees EMS issues from a macro perspective. His writing skills expanded, and he gained a firmer understanding of managing finances to assure a higher quality of care.
Mrs. Morris-Modrich employs the same strategies from a hospice perspective, and she has seen her colleagues rally behind some of the ideas that she has brought forth from the program. Together they now use business planning to show the need for specific items to change hospice practice.
Inspired by their success at with the MSN, Mr. Modrich plans to continue his education in Nursing. He will be returning to TUC in January to begin the School of Nursing's Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program (DNP).
"It's interesting and a challenge," says Mr. Modrich. "The doctorate program will open up a practical application of research knowledge that will help me to change my practice in a different way."
The new DNP program starts January, 2017. For more information, please go to http://cehs.tu.edu/nursing/dnp-fnp/
Our Staff: Chris Mello, Food Services
Chris Mello is a Bay Area native. He was a purchaser for Just Desserts before coming to TUC six years ago. You can spot him serving lunch up at Farragut. He has a Thoreauvian spirit and a passion for travel and photography.
Now that you're done serving coffee, what was the most bizarre drink that someone has ordered at the cart?
I made a six shot espresso for a tired soul. I don't drink coffee, but I've liked the other things that we serve here at the coffee cart.
What do you usually photograph when you're out taking pictures?
I love my dog and always try to get him in my pictures, somehow. His name is Clarence, and he's an unusual breed — a Blue Lacy, which is a Texas boar hunting dog. He didn't like to hunt, though, so he's a rescue. I didn't want him to be alone all day, so I got a cat to keep him company.
What do you do to get away?
I like to go car camping, especially when it's warmer. The last place I went to was Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. It has a bleak mountain range and a canyon you can drive a four-wheel drive through where there's a beautiful stream. I have a quiet, simple life, really.
Announcing Coffee Service Day and Night
Dining and Catering Services is excited to announce that beginning January 5th the campus will replace the Seattle's Best coffee machines and coffee cart with Peet's Fresh Ground Coffee via Quick Dispense coffee systems. This freshly ground gourmet coffee is one of the top selling blends for Northern California and will offer a variety of beverages tailored to your taste including espresso, hot chocolate, cafe mocha, cappuccino, latte, regular and decaf coffee. Coffee condiments will also be provided such as creamer, sugar, and paper cups.
*Payment accepted via credit card. Coffee stations are located in the previous Seattle's Best locations at Lander Hall, Wilderman Hall, the Library, and Farragut Inn with availability day or night during campus hours. Please contact Dining and Catering Services at (707) 638-5506 with any questions.

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JAB was founded in 1994 in order to encourage lively and serious debate about artists' books. Our mission is to develop the field of artists' books by means of critical discourse and creative exploration of the intersections of book arts, artists' books, poetry, photography, experimental literature, and other book related creative endeavors. As a forum for the study of artists' books, JAB publishes articles, reviews of artists' books and exhibitions, and commentary on conferences as well as other book arts-related activities. JAB also documents current activity through interviews with artists, showcases creative work in the form of artists' statements and artist-designed pages, inserts, and covers.
JAB14: The Journal of Artists' Books
title note: On the masthead it says, "The Journal of Artists' Books, JAB14, Fall 2000, ISSN 1085-1461. [K. Shewmaker]
type: initiating
born: United States
birth: 1951-01-23
publisher: JAB
publication: 2000-00-00 Fall 2000
publication history: The Journal of Artists' Books (ISSN 1085-1461) is published twice a year, once in Spring and once in Fall. [K. Shewmaker]
Aesthetic Profile
artists' books (LCSH)
artists' books (LCSH) Article by Karen Schiff, "Topics in the History of Artists' Books: Tristram Shandy's Original Marbled Page."
artists' books (LCSH) Interview by Sue O'Donnel, "Conversations with Miranda Maher."
artists' books (LCSH) Brad Freeman's review of Riding First Class on the Titanic by Nathan Lyons
artists' books (LCSH) Artists's statement by Matt Liddle.
artists' books (LCSH) Article by Lois Martin, "Artists' Books at the Brooklyn Museum of Art."
artists' books (LCSH) Article by Diana McClintock, "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover: The Logic of Lisa Hart's Book Art."
content form:
non-fiction (AAT)
journals (AAT)
publication tradition:
small press (local)
manuscript type: other
location: call number: AOB 40
note: Yale University Library holds the Journal of Artists' Books (JAB) archive, 1995-2003.


With their dangerous crusade for an anti-encryption bill in Congress all but dead (for now), the FBI and US justice department are now engaged in a multi-pronged attack on all sorts of other privacy rights – this time, with much less public scrutiny.
A report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office harshly criticized the FBI last week for its little discussed but frequently used facial recognition database and called on the bureau to implement myriad privacy and safety protections. It turns out the database has far more photos than anyone thought – 411.9m to be exact – and the vast majority are not mugshots of criminals, but driver's license photos from over a dozen states and passport photos of millions of completely innocent people. The feds searched it over 36,000 times from 2011 to 2015 (no court order needed) while also apparently having no idea how accurate it is.


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import h from 'spec/spec_helper';
import { path, _, fsAsync } from 'azk';
import { async } from 'azk/utils/promises';
import { Court } from 'azk/generator/court';

describe('Azk generator tool court veredict:', function() {

  var rootFullPath;
  var court;

  before(function () {
    return async(this, function* () {
      var outputs = [];
      var UI  = h.mockUI(beforeEach, outputs);
      var dir = yield h.tmp_dir();

      // Gemfile
      rootFullPath = dir;
      var frontFolder = path.join(rootFullPath, 'front');
      yield fsAsync.mkdirs(frontFolder);
      var  gemfilePath = path.join(frontFolder, 'Gemfile');
      var gemfileContent = [
        'source \'https://rubygems.org\'',
        '',
        'gem \'rails\', \'4.1.6\'',
        'gem \'pg\', \'~> 0.17.1\'',
      ].join('\n');
      yield fsAsync.writeFile(gemfilePath, gemfileContent);

      // package.json
      var apiFolder = path.join(rootFullPath, 'api');
      yield fsAsync.mkdirs(apiFolder);
      var packageJsonPath = path.join(apiFolder, 'package.json');
      var packageJsonContent = [
        '{',
        '  "name": "best-practices",',
        '  "description": "A package using versioning best-practices",',
        '  "author": "Charlie Robbins <charlie@nodejitsu.com>",',
        '  "dependencies": {',
        '    "colors": "0.x.x",',
        '    "express": "2.3.x",',
        '    "optimist": "0.2.x"',
        '  },',
        '  "devDependencies": {',
        '    "vows": "0.5.x"',
        '  },',
        '  "engine": "node >= 0.4.1"',
        '}',
      ].join('\n');
      yield fsAsync.writeFile(packageJsonPath, packageJsonContent);
      var realRulesFolder = path.join(__dirname, '../../azk/generator/rules');
      court = new Court(realRulesFolder, UI);
    });
  });

  it('rules should return all relevant files', function() {
    // Asks rule about which files to lookup
    var relevantFiles = court.relevantsFiles();

    h.expect(relevantFiles).to.include('Gemfile');
    h.expect(relevantFiles).to.include('package.json');
  });

  it('should find relevant files on project folder', function() {
    // Asks rule about which files to lookup
    var relevantFiles = court.relevantsFiles();
    var relevantProjectFiles = court._relevantProjectFiles(rootFullPath, relevantFiles);
    h.expect(relevantProjectFiles.length).to.equal(0);

    var relevantProjectSubFiles = court._relevantProjectFiles(path.join(rootFullPath, '*'), relevantFiles);
    h.expect(relevantProjectSubFiles.length).to.equal(2);
  });

  it('should find relevant files on front project folder', function() {
    // Asks rule about which files to lookup
    var relevantFiles = court.relevantsFiles();
    var relevantProjectFiles = court._relevantProjectFiles(path.join(rootFullPath, 'front'), relevantFiles);
    h.expect(relevantProjectFiles.length).to.equal(1);
  });

  it('should load rules when calling court.rule()', function() {
    var node = court.rule('node');
    h.expect(node).to.have.property('type', 'runtime');

    var rails = court.rule('ruby_on_rails');
    h.expect(rails).to.have.property('type', 'framework');
  });

  it('should _replacesEvidences() replaces ruby with rails', function() {
    return court._investigate(rootFullPath).then(function () {
      court._replacesEvidences();
      var keys = Object.keys(court.__evidences_by_folder);
      h.expect(keys).to.have.length(2);

      /*
      [
         [
            {
               fullpath:'/tmp/azk-test-302101g49y9s/api/package.json',
               ruleType:'runtime',
               name:'node',
               ruleName:'node-0.12',     <----------  [0][0]
               version:'0.4.1'
            }
         ],
         [
            {
               fullpath:'/tmp/azk-test-302101g49y9s/front/Gemfile',
               ruleType:'database',
               name:'postgres',
               ruleName:'postgres-9.4'   <----------  [1][0]
            }
            {
               fullpath:'/tmp/azk-test-302101g49y9s/front/Gemfile',
               ruleType:'framework',
               name:'rails',
               ruleName:'rails',     <----------  [1][1]
               replaces:[ 'ruby', 'node' ],
               version:'4.1.6'
            },
         ]
      ]
      */
      var filteredEvidences = _.values(court.__evidences_by_folder);

      h.expect(filteredEvidences[0][0]).to.have.property('ruleName', 'node-0.12');
      h.expect(filteredEvidences[1]).to.containSubset([{'ruleName': 'ruby_on_rails'}]);
      h.expect(filteredEvidences[1]).to.containSubset([{'ruleName': 'postgres'}]);
    });
  });

  it('should judge and insert database dependency on rails', function() {
    return court.judge(rootFullPath).then(function () {
      var folders = Object.keys(court.__folder_evidences_suggestion);
      h.expect(folders).to.have.length(2);
    });
  });

  it('should judge and suggest a valid node system', function() {
    return court.judge(rootFullPath).then(function () {
      // first evidence
      var evidence0 = court.__folder_evidences_suggestion[0].suggestions[0];
      var firstEvidence = evidence0;
      h.expect(firstEvidence).to.have.property('ruleType', 'runtime');
      h.expect(firstEvidence).to.have.property('name', 'node');
      h.expect(firstEvidence).to.have.property('ruleName', 'node-0.12');
      h.expect(firstEvidence).to.have.property('version', '0.4.1');

      // first suggestion
      var firstSuggestion = evidence0.suggestionChoosen.suggestion;
      h.expect(firstSuggestion).to.have.property('name', 'api');
      h.expect(evidence0.suggestionChoosen.ruleNamesList).to.contains('node-0.12');
      h.expect(firstSuggestion).have.property('__type', 'node 0.12');
    });
  });

  it('should suggest systems for the Azkfile.js template', function() {
    return court.judge(rootFullPath).then(function () {
      var systems = Object.keys(court.systems_suggestions);
      h.expect(systems).to.have.length(3);
      h.expect(systems).to.contains('api');
      h.expect(systems).to.contains('front');
      h.expect(systems).to.contains('postgres');
    });
  });
});

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Q: How to detect a string which does not include " using flex? Legal string defined by beginning with " and ending with " and should not contain " in the middle. for example:
* "please help me" - is legal string
* "please"help me" - is illegal string because help me" does not start with ".
I want to define a rule in flex to catch a legal strings.
I tried to use this rule but it is not working.
\"^[\"].*\"

A: One way of writing the rule is
["][^"]*["]

Note that it is not necessary to backslash-escape quote marks (or most other regex characters) if they are inside a character class, so ["] is exactly the same as \". But I prefer the way it looks :).
What you wrote -- effectively ["][^"].*["] -- means "a quote, anything but a quote, any string of characters, a quote". What you wanted was "a quote, a string of any character other than quote, a quote", which is expressed by the regular expression above.
If you want to insist that the string contains at least one character, replace the * with a +.

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This list of WLAN channels is the set of legally allowed wireless local area network channels using IEEE 802.11 protocols, mostly sold under the trademark Wi-Fi.
The 802.11 workgroup currently documents use in five distinct frequency ranges: 2.4 GHz, 3.6 GHz, 4.9 GHz, 5 GHz, and 5.9 GHz bands. Each range is divided into a multitude of channels. Countries apply their own regulations to the allowable channels, allowed users and maximum power levels within these frequency ranges. In some countries, such as the United States, licensedAmateur Radio operators may use some of the channels at much higher power for long distance wireless access.


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Debenhams on brink of collapse as thousands of jobs at risk
The department store chain has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.
By Victoria Pease
Department store chain Debenhams is on the brink of collapse after bosses confirmed it has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.
The company, which has more than a dozen stores in Scotland, said it has the support of its lenders to enter administration and is engaging with employees and suppliers over the move.
The move will affect around 22,000 workers in across the UK.
The majority of Debenhams employees in the UK are currently being paid under the government's furlough scheme, after its stores closed following the shutdown of non-essential stores due to the coronavirus crisis.
The department store chain said it will continue to trade online across the UK, Ireland and Denmark and customer orders, gift cards and returns are being accepted and processed normally.
In a statement, Debenhams said: "Department store group Debenhams today has filed a Notice of Intent to appoint an administrator in the UK.
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It is generally known that an adult woman's hormones and reproductive health will change over the course of her life, and a woman's peak fertility age is roughly from ages 21-35, and her fertility will begin a slow decline that accelerates as she reaches her late 40s. At some point, often in their early 50s, women today will enter menopause, and menopause, which is in fact about 24 hours in length, will soon lead to the post-menopause stage, which lasts for the rest of her life. Modern medicine has offered some new options to women experiencing menopause in their middle age, and hormone treatment is often an attractive option for women who are experiencing menopause. This can make the post-menopause time of her life more enjoyable, and it may lead to more stable emotions and thoughts, and can increase quality of life. For other, younger women, hormone treatment may be done for cases of infertility, along with other methods of addressing infertility. Infertility solutions of all kinds exist for women who have trouble conceiving a child, and hormone treatment is one such option. Hormone treatment may also be desired by older women who are suffering unpleasant effects of menopause.
Human beings are living longer than ever, and this means that women will face menopause, a major hormonal and lifestyle change that is sometimes difficult to navigate. Womens health involves a number of areas, from breast cancer to visiting the local gynecologist, and menopause treatment is a part of this field. While most women enter menopause at age 51, on average, some women may go through it as early as their late 30s or as far as their 60s or so. This is common: nine out of 10 women will experience perimenopause, which is in fact the first stage of this process. Generally, perimenopause will start in a woman's mid or late 40s, and it represents the start of major hormonal shifts in her brain and body. This stage lasts for about four years and ends with menopause itself, and this phase is often characterized by such symptoms as mood swings, trouble sleeping, irritability, an irregular menstrual cycle, and lowered fertility.
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Wilgotnica okazała (Hygrocybe splendidissima (P.D. Orton) M.M. Moser) – gatunek grzybów z rodziny wodnichowatych (Hygrophoraceae).

Systematyka i nazewnictwo
Pozycja w klasyfikacji według Index Fungorum: Hygrocybe, Hygrophoraceae, Agaricales, Agaricomycetidae, Agaricomycetes, Agaricomycotina, Basidiomycota, Fungi.

Po raz pierwszy takson ten zdiagnozował w 1960 r. Peter D. Orton nadając mu nazwę Hygrophorus splendidissimus. Obecną, uznaną przez Index Fungorum nazwę nadał mu w 1967 r. Meinhard Michael Moser.

Synonimy naukowe:
 Hygrocybe punicea f. splendidissima (P.D. Orton) D.A. Reid 1972
 Hygrocybe punicea var. splendidissima (P.D. Orton) Krieglst. 1992
 Hygrophorus splendidissimus P.D. Orton 1960

Nazwę polską podała Barbara Gumińska w 1997 r.

Występowanie i siedlisko
W Polsce gatunek rzadki. W piśmiennictwie naukowym do 2003 r. podano tylko jedno stanowisko (w Pieninach). Od 2014 r. w Polsce jest objęty ochroną częściową grzybów.

Przypisy

Wodnichowate
Mykobiota Polski
Grzyby chronione

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A selection of yunomi and tea bowls. The pieces exhibited on this page of our tea bowls and yunomi section are pieces that are by potters who mainly do not have other works elsewhere on our web-site.
" I hope to regularly update this page with more good examples of tea bowls & yunomi."
Small yunomi by Dave Scott. Thickly thrown with a carved foot. The glaze is chun with a copper pour to the inside.Peronal mark. Purchased direct from David Scott. David Scott is author of Clays & Glazes in Studio Ceramics.
A Japanese tea bowl with an attractive and well excuded hakame glaze. Marked but unknown. A really good example of hakeme. No box.
A cut-faceted tea bowl, wood fired stoneware. Glazed in a shino glaze. Alex makes really good bowls especially this form of multi-faceted tea bowl. Impressed personal mark.
Wood fired stoneware with ash glaze.


The effective date of the amendment is February 1, 2014. A copy of the full text of the Board of Regents memo can be found at http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2014/January2014/114p12a2.pdf . A copy of the amended regulations is attached.
To ensure dissemination to appropriate individuals within a school district, I ask Superintendents to please share this memorandum with individuals such as Directors of Special Education, School Psychologists, Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education Chairpersons, Guidance Counselors, Directors of Pupil Personnel and Parent Teacher Associations. A supplemental guidance memorandum will be provided soon.
Questions regarding this memorandum may be directed to the Special Education Due Process Unit at 518-473-0170.
Pursuant to Education Law sections 207, 305, 3214, 4403, 4404 and 4410.
(vi) be willing and available to accept appointment to conduct impartial hearings. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 200.21 of this Part, unless good cause has been provided to the commissioner including, but not limited to, cause resulting from poor health as certified by a physician, active military services or other similar extenuating circumstances, the certification of an impartial hearing officer shall be rescinded upon a finding that the impartial hearing officer was not willing or available to conduct an impartial hearing within a two-year period of time.
(i) [Appointment] Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph and paragraph (6) of this subdivision, appointment from the impartial hearing officer list must be made in accordance with the rotational selection process established in section 200.2(e)(1) of this Part and the administrative procedures established by the board of education pursuant to section 200.2(b)(9) of this Part.
(c) The impartial hearing officer shall not accept appointment if he or she is serving as the attorney in a due process complaint in the same school district or has served as the attorney in a due process complaint in the same school district within a two-year period of time preceding the offer of appointment; or if he or she is an individual with special knowledge or training with respect to the problems of children with disabilities who has accompanied and advised a party from the same school district in a due process complaint within a two-year period.
(ii) The board of education or trustees shall immediately appoint an impartial hearing officer to conduct the hearing. A board of education may designate one or more of its members to appoint the impartial hearing officer.
(1) Once appointed to a case in accordance with the rotational selection process established in section 200.2(e)(1) of this Part, the impartial hearing officer with the pending due process complaint shall be appointed to a subsequent due process complaint involving the same parties and student with a disability, unless that impartial hearing officer is unavailable.
(2) The impartial hearing officer may consolidate the new complaint with the pending complaint or provide that the new complaint proceed separately as an individual complaint before the same impartial hearing officer.
(3) Consolidation of such complaints or the denial of such consolidation shall be by written order.
(c) prevent the impartial hearing officer from timely rendering a decision pursuant to paragraph (5) of this subdivision.
(5) If the due process complaints are consolidated, the timeline for issuance of a decision in the earliest pending due process complaint shall apply.
(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a parent from filing a due process complaint on an issue separate from a due process complaint already filed.
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(4) Decision of the impartial hearing officer. (i) In general. Subject to subparagraph (ii), a decision made by an impartial hearing officer shall be made on substantive grounds based on a determination of whether the student received a free appropriate public education.
(iii) Settlement agreements. An impartial hearing officer shall not issue a so-ordered decision on the terms of a settlement agreement reached by the parties in other matters not before the impartial hearing officer in the due process complaint or amended due process complaint. Nothing in this subdivision shall preclude a party from seeking to admit a settlement agreement or administrative decision into evidence.
(5) Timeline to render a decision. Except as provided in section 200.16(h)(9) of this Part and section 201.11 of this Title, if a school district files the due process complaint, the impartial hearing officer shall render a decision, and mail a copy of the written, or at the option of the parents, electronic findings of fact and the decision to the parents[,] and to the board of education[, and to the Office of Special Education of the State Education Department,] not later than 45 days from the [date required for commencement of the impartial hearing in accordance with subparagraph (3)(iii) of this subdivision] day after the public agency's due process complaint is received by the other party and the State Education Department. Except as provided in section 200.16(h)(9) of this Part and section 201.11 of this Title, if the parent files the due process complaint notice, the decision is due not later than 45 days from the day after one of the following events, whichever shall occur first: (a) both parties agree in writing to waive the resolution meeting; (b) after either the mediation or resolution meeting starts but before the end of the 30-day period, the parties agree in writing that no agreement is possible; (c) if both parties agree in writing to continue the mediation at the end of the 30-day resolution period, but later, the parent or public agency withdraws from the mediation process or (d) the expiration of the 30-day resolution period. In cases where extensions of time have been granted beyond the applicable required timelines, the decision must be rendered and mailed no later than 14 days from the date the impartial hearing officer closes the record. The date the record is closed shall be indicated in the decision. After a final decision has been rendered, the impartial hearing officer shall promptly transmit the record to the school district together with a certification of the materials included in the record. The record of the hearing and the findings of fact and the decision shall be provided at no cost to the parents. Within 15 days of mailing the decision to the parties, the impartial hearing officer shall submit the decision to the Office of Special Education of the State Education Department. All personally identifiable information, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the commissioner, shall be deleted from the copy forwarded to the Office of Special Education.
(i) An impartial hearing officer may grant specific extensions of time beyond the periods set out in this paragraph, in subparagraph (3)(iii) of this subdivision, or in section 200.16(h)(9) of this Part at the request of either the school district or the parent. The impartial hearing officer shall not solicit extension requests or grant extensions on his or her own behalf or unilaterally issue extensions for any reason. Each extension shall be for no more than 30 days. Not more than one extension at a time may be granted. The reason for each extension must be documented in the hearing record.
(d) whether there has already been a delay in the proceeding through the actions of one of the parties.
(iii) Absent a compelling reason or a specific showing of substantial hardship, a request for an extension shall not be granted because of vacations, a lack of availability resulting from the parties' and/or representatives' scheduling conflicts, [settlement discussions between the parties,] avoidable witness scheduling conflicts or other similar reasons. Upon a finding of good cause based on the likelihood that a settlement may be reached, an extension may be granted for settlement discussions between the parties. [Agreement] The impartial hearing officer shall not rely on the agreement of the parties [is not a sufficient] as a basis for granting an extension. No extension shall be granted after the record close date.
(iv) The impartial hearing officer shall promptly respond in writing to each request for an extension and shall set forth the facts relied upon for each extension granted. The response shall become part of the record. The impartial hearing officer may render an oral decision to an oral request for an extension if the discussions are conducted on the record, but shall subsequently provide that decision in writing and include it as part of the record. For each extension granted, the impartial hearing officer shall set a new date for rendering his or her decision, [and] notify the parties in writing of such date, and as required, revise the schedule of remaining hearing dates set forth in the written prehearing order issued pursuant to clause (xi)(b) of paragraph (3) of this subdivision to ensure that the impartial hearing officer's decision is issued by the revised decision due date.
(h) any other documentation as may be otherwise required by this section.
(i) Prior to the commencement of the hearing, a voluntary withdrawal by the party requesting the hearing shall be without prejudice unless the parties otherwise agree. For purposes of this paragraph, the commencement of the hearing shall not mean the initial prehearing conference if one is conducted, but shall mean the first date the hearing is held after such conference.
(ii) Except for withdrawals in accordance with subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a party seeking to withdraw a due process complaint shall immediately notify the impartial hearing officer and the other party. The impartial hearing officer shall issue an order of termination. A withdrawal shall be presumed to be without prejudice except that the impartial hearing officer may, at the request of the other party and upon notice and an opportunity for the parties to be heard, issue a written decision that the withdrawal shall be with prejudice. The decision of an impartial hearing officer that a withdrawal shall be with or without prejudice is binding upon the parties unless appealed to the State review officer.
(iii) The withdrawal of a due process complaint does not alter the timeline pursuant to paragraph (1)(i) of this section for requesting an impartial hearing.
(iv) If the party subsequently files a due process complaint within one year of the withdrawal of a complaint that is based on or includes the same or substantially similar claims as made in a prior due process complaint that was previously withdrawn by the party, the school district shall appoint the same impartial hearing officer appointed to the prior complaint unless that impartial hearing officer is no longer available to hear the re-filed due process complaint.
(v) Nothing in this section shall preclude an impartial hearing officer, in his or her discretion, from issuing a decision in the form of a consent order that resolves matters in dispute in the proceeding.
(9) Impartial due process hearings. Impartial due process hearings shall be conducted in accordance with section 200.5(j) of this Part, provided that the decision of the impartial hearing officer shall be rendered, in accordance with section 4410 of the Education Law, not later than 30 days after the time period pursuant to section [200.5(j)(3)(iii)] 200.5(j)(5) of this Part [or after the initiation of such hearing by the board].


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Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl Movie Review – Flying Dreams Soar Above Patriarchy
Netflix is set to release Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, directed by Sharan Sharma, which streams on the service on August 12, 2020.
Inspired by true events, the film takes you on Gunjan Saxena's journey through family, dreams and determination, as she became India's first female Air Force officer to fly in a combat zone during the 1999 Kargil War.
Capturing the essence of her life, the biographical case is an ode to her dedication towards achieving her dreams.
The film promises to present the life of Saxena (played by Janhvi Kapoor), who stood up against all odds and emerged victorious with her unparalleled courage and sheer determination.
It showcases the story of all the obstacles that she had to face through the course of her journey – be it going against the will of her brother (played by Angad Bedi) serving in the army or facing discrimination from her peers, to the challenges of the battlefield.
The theme of patriarchy is pretty much prevalent throughout the film and is addressed a lot too, in a balanced and subtle manner.
Scenes of Gunjan's male colleagues dancing to 'Choli Ke Peeche', ostracising and depriving her of opportunity due to the fragile egos are quite eye-opening and thought-provoking.
At the same time, we also get to witness a heartwarming father-daughter narrative, in which the paternal figure motivates her to live her dreams and break free from the regressive expectations of society.
Gunjan Saxena's story is iconic and quite novel for Hindi cinema. However, the overall execution is not as impressive.
Majority of the film spends good time in building up Saxena's dream and her challenges in fulfilling them.
From the extensive training to setbacks, that initial aspect is covered well and at that point, it prepared us as viewers to take us on Gunjan's journey.
We on many occasions witness her excitement and joy for flying, but not once do we get to understand her inner insecurities, fears or apprehensions.
Instead of the misogynistic men being her hurdles, one would've preferred to see her complexities and how she overcame that.
Even though it has a war backdrop, the movie attempts to show 'The Kargil Girl'… But not enough to justify this title.
As such, the main crux of the film (which is the 1999 Kargil War portion), is rushed and shows a very minimal display of her warfare abilities.
In the credits, we get to know about so many fantastic achievements of the real hero but yet a movie – which is dedicated to her – highlights very few of these.
Without indulging in the 'conflict' of two neighbouring countries, the movie could've quite easily exhibited Gunjan's grit and bravery during the battle.
This would've not honoured her accomplishments, but it would've made her journey more wholesome in which we as viewers would've been able to resonate with.
The issue is that the film ends at its most crucial part.
Janhvi Kapoor essays the role at hand well. She portrays the starry-eyed, innocent and flight ambitious girl too convincingly.
Since the film shows that the air force career was the last resort to fulfil her ambitions, Kapoor lives up to this character graph well.
But by the time her character becomes stronger, the movies concludes and we do not get to observe her gradual valour. Nonetheless, there is definitely a spark in Janhvi.
Also, perhaps Hindi cinema should not whitewash the achievements of courageous and path-breaking women just to meet the criteria of making 'female-centric' cinema.
Cinema is a great platform to exhibit such fantastic, lesser-known triumphs that can be enjoyed in posterity (like Mother India). Let's hope these precious opportunities are used well, henceforth.
Pankaj Tripathi, as always, a phenomenal actor. He immerses himself in every role he undertakes and that eventually captures our attention.
Seeing him as the supportive and forward-thinking father is just so endearing. The way he optimistically stands by his daughter is exemplary. Tripathi's performance definitely stands out and how.
Angad Bedi is a very capable actor who has always impressed us with his work.
However, in this movie, he gets very minute ability and again that is due to the one-dimensional writing of his character.
Playing the brother of Gunjan, we see him simply expressing chauvinistic views and scepticism over his sister's success story.
Surely, there must've been many more emotions that could've been explored – about his wishes, why was he so unsure of his sister's dream?
Viineet Kumar is another incredible artist. He earlier played a supportive coach for the shooter Dadis in Saand Ki Aankh and now we see him as an anti-woman Air Force Officer.
Only an actor like Viineet can flawlessly essay both contrasting roles and with whatever part he is given, he leaves an impact.
Overall, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is a film which works in parts.
The representation woman empowerment is great and so is the positive father-daughter relationship.
But it leaves us yearning to get taken on the journey of India's first female air-force pilot in combat. I feel incomplete but yet proud of 'The Kargil Girl'.
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 stars)
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl streams on Netflix on 12th August.
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The Rangers don't start until tomorrow, but today is still baseball's Opening Day. The world is right again.
One of the people who took me up on my free book challenge liked Chasing Filthy Lucre and gone and told a bunch of people about it. Thanks, Aden Penn. Not only did she post a review of the book at Smashwords and Amazon, she submitted a review to the site pinkraygun.com. Here's an excerpt. You can read the full thing here.
This little novella is how I like my science fiction stories. Less shiny spaceships, and more dystopian grit. It opens up with a great action scene that is well paced and draws you right in.
How do you get my book?
I've had a couple of people ask exactly how to get Chasing Filthy Lucre, so here's a quick tutorial.
There are a few ways, actually. First, if you have a Kindle or a Nook just go to whatever online store feeds you ereader. Search for my name there and you should find me. If you have one of the other ereaders then go to Smashwords.com and search for me there. You can download your preferred file format there and load it onto your ereader.
If you don't have an ereader already then you can get one of the ereader apps. Pick either Amazon or Nook and go to the proper site and download an app that you can run on your computer desktop or on your smart phone. Don't think you'll like reading on your phone? It's really not bad. I tried it out first before my family bought me a Kindle for Christmas. Wasn't sure I'd like reading on a small screen, but it's a reading experience that is easy to get used to.
Once you choose your reader, go to the proper site and search for my name. The site should automatically deliver the book to your reading app.
Now you're thinking, "That's nice, Jarrett, but, man, it's a lot of work." Granted, it is. One time work, but it's not just an easy one or two steps. If you don't want any ereader app then you can go to Smashwords and download one of their files that doesn't require and ereader to open. There is a PDF file, and RTF file that can be opened on most work processors, and a plain text file. All of those files should be something you can open.
So there you go. Where and how to get Chasing Filthy Lucre. No more excuses.
Ask Gina. I need help. This writing thing is something that I have wanted to do forever. Forever and ever and ever. I've been writing since I was a kid. Literally. Like elementary school. Well, maybe junior high. Still, I was young.
But another thing I've also done since I was a kid was be painfully shy. I know I shouldn't, but I've always cared about what others thought of me. Not all others, just others that I know and will have to interact with on a regular basis. That's why the writing thing was something I did in a deep, dark cave where the only light was the little that came from the screen of my laptop. I didn't want anyone I knew to know I did it.
It's not that I thought what I wrote was bad, I just didn't want anyone to have a chance to judge my writing, and by extension, judge me.
I'm slowly getting over that, because I have to. If I want to sell any of these books, the first people I had to ask were friends and family. So I did. I swallowed my pride and posted links to it on my personal Facebook page. And I got some good reaction. People seemed eager to read it. That's great, but their friends and family. I'd hope they wanted to support me.
I also sent out daily promos on Twitter. Got some good reaction there. That was nice. A real ego boost.
But here's the deal. I feel a bit like I've tapped those markets. Anyone who sees me regularly on Facebook or Twitter and was interested in buying my book has likely already bought it. So what I need to do now is get more people to read the book. I need to get it in front of their eyes and let them know about it. Give them the opportunity to buy the book.
So, now I have to figure out a way to do that. I think I have an idea, and here it is. I'm going to give away ten copies of the book to the first ten folks who leave a comment here and say they're willing to do one thing for me. If those people say they'll be willing to read the book -- it's only 21,000 words, shouldn't take too long -- and then, if they like it, tell someone about it, those people will get a coupon code for a free copy. And if they're willing to buy a copy then that's fine too. Links are up top in the "Where to read me" tab.
Now, telling someone may mean just telling people you know who may like the book. It could mean leaving a review at Smashwords, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble. It could mean telling people about it on your blog or a message board. But tell someone. I need to start building word-of-mouth buzz about Chasing Filthy Lucre and the only way to do that is to get people talking about it. Are you willing to do that? If so, leave your email address in the comments or send me a message at jarrettrush@yahoo.com.
It's in the New York Times. Amanda Hocking has signed a deal with St. Martin's to publish her next series. Apparently the bidding for it passed the $2 million mark.
Good for her. I can't imagine there are too many people on the indie path who would turn down money like that.
They attribute it to her blog. Read the whole post here.
"I can't tell you how many people I've heard saying, "But paper isn't going to disappear." That isn't the point! If you ask the wrong question, the right answer to that question isn't going to help you. So the question isn't, "Will paper disappear?" Of course it won't, but that's not what matters. What matters is that paper is being marginalized. Did firearms eliminate the bow and arrow? No--some enthusiasts still hunt with a bow. Did the automobile eliminate the horse and buggy? No -- I can still get a buggy ride around Central Park if I want."
Barry Eisler at Joe Konrath's blog in a conversation on Eisler's decision to self-publish his next novel. It's a long back and forth between the two but worth a read.
So my first full week as an indie author, the week my novella is available for sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble as well as Smashwords, is also the week that Barry Eisler makes his announcement that he's saying no to a $500k deal from a traditional publisher and is going to self-publish his next novel. A huge turning point, right? A best-selling author saying that this indie thing may not be such a crazy venture afterall. Hooray! Validation!
Except this week was also the week we learned about Amanda Hocking, indie publishing's uber-successful poster girl, and the seven-figure bidding war between traditional publishers to sign her up. Oh, no. The indie standard-bearer ditching the indie life and going traditional. Failure! Un-validation!
All of this has me thinking a couple things. First, I think it's great for both of them. Both moves make a lot of financial sense for each. Eisler has a base of fans already built. Indie success should come easily. I doubt any of them are going to care whether his next book came from a traditional publisher or not. They just care whether or not they can get a copy. He can get the book in their hands faster and keep more of the money for himself. And for Amanda, it's a seven-figure deal. That's crazy money.
But the bigger thing I was thinking was, "Who cares?" I mean, really. I think both stories paint a very interesting picture of where the publishing world is right now. But who cares how someone publishes? We all make our choices. Decide what path is best for us and then pick up our bags and start walking down it.
I made the decision that I was going to give the indie thing a shot. I don't feel better or worse about that decision because of Barry Eisler or Amanda Hocking. I also don't feel like Eisler is some kind of better guy now because he's trying the same thing I am. And I don't feel like Amanda is a worse person for attracting the kind of attention she has from the traditional publishing world. But the reaction of some folks, especially to Eisler's announcement, was one of vindication. And, really, who cares? Walk your path. Walk it as straight as you can, no matter what your final destination is.
Chasing Filthy Lucre should be available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble some time today. And if not today, then some time this weekend. It's been available at Smashwords for a week now.
That means that this dream I've had for a long time, this dream of becoming an author, isn't a dream anymore. It's real now. I have a book for sale. It's weird to me to say that. Weird, but exciting. I like my story. I think it's good. I'm hoping readers agree with me.
As much work as it was to write and edit the book, the real work starts now. I have to market this thing. I have to let people know it's available. I have to try and get it reviewed. I need to find where my potential readers are hanging out and talk to them there. I need to see if there are any bloggers who might let me hijack their blogs for a day.
And speaking of blogs, this place is going to have to change too. What I write here can do as much to sell me to potential readers as anything else. No more rambling on about book progress all the time. Now I need to offer real content on a regular basis. It's something I've been trying to do lately, although I haven't been so successful.
It'll all be hard work, but I knew that going in. And it would be tough work if I were traditionally published instead of trying to do this myself. I'm ready, though. Ready to make this work. I have some sales goals that I'm aiming for. I'll keep those to myself. I don't know whether or not I'll share sales numbers specifically. We'll see what I do when the time comes. For right now, though, I'm just waiting on Amazon and Barnes and Noble to finish processing the book so it can be made available to the general public. Because now, this dream is real.
I'm reading Zoe Winter's book on being an indie author. It's great, by the way. Written well. Very conversational. It's like you are sitting in a room with her and she's just telling you how she's made a go of it.
Right now I'm on the chapter about cover design. She's talking about hiring a cover artist. She says it's not a necessity that someone be hired to do your book cover, but it's nice if you can afford it. I agree. It'd be nice to get a professional to do it for me, but I don't have the few hundred dollars it would cost. That means I'm doing it myself.
I've worked up something I like but wanted to see if I could get others' take on it. I was going for something bold and eye catching. I also wanted to get across the roughness of and grittiness of the story. So, others, tell me what you think. Did I succeed?
"Traditional publishing and indie publishing aren't all that different, and I don't think people realize that. Some books and authors are best sellers, but most aren't. It may be easier to self-publish than it is to traditionally publish, but in all honesty, it's harder to be a best seller self-publishing than it is with a house."
Amanda Hocking at her blog.
The Girl's seal of approval.
Gina has been reading Chasing Filthy Lucre the last few nights. She's going to be the last set of eyes on it before it makes its way into the wide, wide world. Having her say she likes it is something that's very important to me. As long as she thinks it's good, then I'm happy. I hope other readers like it. Hope they love it. But as long as Gina thinks it's good then I can live with whatever reaction I get from the public. So, yes, I write so I can impress the girl in the end. Sue me.
Anyway, last night she's reading the last few pages. I know where she's at and what's coming up and I'm watching to get her reaction. I want to see if she's surprised in the place I want her to be surprised.
She's reading. I'm watching. Then her eyes get a little wider, her mouth opens in surprise and she says "What?"
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. I can't tell you how satisfying it felt to see that what I wrote had the exact reaction I was wanting it to have, not only for her but, potentially, for other readers too.
On January 19 I posted a little thing sending everyone toward Sabrina Ogden's blog, My Friend's Call Me Kate, where she had posted a guest post I'd written for her. It was all about why I write. And since that time, that post has become the most popular ever on my blog. It's the one that's been visited the most. I can't explain it. I have no clue why so many people are finding that blog post.
Sabrina sent me a message on Twitter saying she'd send me a little thank-you gift for being a guest poster. It arrived in the mail a few days ago. Here it is sitting on top of my idea notebook that I always take with me to the day job. Thanks, Sabrina. A pen is always appreciated.
Wanted to share a few things that I've found and I like. This may become a regular Friday staple. May not. Guess we'll see next Friday.
I stumbled across this band on the Internet. I was listening to an online radio station and the song in the first video below came on. I loved it. Musically, I'm pretty open. I'll give just about anything a chance. But there are a couple of things that are automatics for me. A horn section and an organ. If a song has either of those there's a very good chance I'm going to like it. If it's got both, forget about it. Well that song has the organ. I checked out the rest of the songs through the band's web site and you tube. The rest of the songs from that album were just as good. I listened to them over and over again at the day job. Gina eventually bought me the CD for Christmas that year.There is something about that singers voice. The impurities in it or something. It's just a unique sound.
She bought me the band's next album this year for Christmas. I think I might like this one better. Favorite song off it is the one below. This album has much more of a country feel to it. There's slide guitar and some fiddle. But, if you're worried, they aren't going to be playing it on your country radio station.
The recording quality on those videos isn't the best, so if you like what you hear go search them out and look for the real videos. The official videos are what I wanted to embed here, but that functioning was disabled.
I started reading this short story while in the waiting room at the doctor's office. As I got farther into it I kept finding myself hoping that the call back to the exam room would be delayed. I wanted to finish this story. I got my wish.
On the drive to work I was still thinking about the story. It's a taut tale, with nothing wasted. Lots of action. It's a great introduction to Merz's character Lawson -- who, I think, can be best described as a vampire cop. I'd never read any of Merz's series, but that didn't matter here. He does a great job of placing the new reader into his world without wasting time or words. The thing that I liked best -- and, after reading the beginning of the first Lawson book, a strength of Merz's as a writer -- is the dialogue. There is a natural feel to it. These are genuine exchanges, something that's not easy to write. So check it out. The story is free and includes an excerpt of the latest Lawson boon, The Kensei. Grab your copy here.
"The ebook revolution means that I have the freedom to write whatever I want and get it out there as soon as it's ready for mass consumption. No longer do I have to slave over a proposal and hope that an editor in New York understands the scope of the project, gets excited, can then pitch it to a room full of supposed experts, gets the green light to acquire it, makes a decent offer (lol), and then tells me the book will be out in about a year. Now, if I have an idea I think is cool, I can just write the thing and put it out. If it flops, no biggie. If it's a hit – all the better. But the amount of time and number of hoops to jump through for me to reach my readers has now been drastically winnowed."
Jon F. Merz, in a guest post over at Joe Konrath's blog.
Because I have a wife who supports this crazy goal I have of becoming a writer, I got to spend the weekend at the DFW Writers Conference.
I think of this thing as our little hometown convention. A gathering of local writers. That's why it was always a shock when I saw people from out of state there. Heck, even out of town surprised me. There was a woman there from North Carolina. I ate lunch on Sunday across from a woman who came down here from Independence, Missouri. Even a guy came from California.
I learned some things. I met some people. Made some connections. Picked some brains. I won't bore you with everything I took away from the conference here. I plan on doing that over the next few weeks with posts recapping some of the sessions I sat in on.
Just wanted to tell everyone that I went and say thanks to Gina for OKing the expense to go. It's nice to have someone in my corner believing that this writing dream ain't so crazy.


2. Mix the dry ingredients (almond flour through baking soda) together in a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas well with a fork and add the eggs through vanilla. Mix the wet ingredients thoroughly then add in the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is evenly incorporated and smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips (optional) and pour into a greased (with coconut oil) bread pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to an hour until a knife comes out clean.


Inspired By: I am inspired by Michelle Obama because of her elegance, and role she plays in United States. Sandra Bullock inspires me because she has shown that celebrities can go through hardships. It's remarkable to see such a beautiful woman remain humble throughout everything she has overcome. She is my definition of humble, and beautiful.
I am committed to making a good impression. How a person perceives you is an important factor in life because you never know who a person is and what kind of impact they can have on your life.


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14 - July - 2021
The crisis will affect healthcare services negatively, says Abiad
Minister of Public Health Firas Abiad
The Director General of Rafik Hariri University Hospital Firas Abiad wrote on his twitter account that on Tuesday, two governmental hospitals (Siblin Governmental Hospital and Al Shahhar Al Gharbi Hospital) announced that they will stop providing several health services due to financial difficulties.
He added that these hospitals will limit their services for dialysis treatment and emergency cases.
Abiad said that in addition to that the Ministry of Public Health reported the largest number of new Covid-19 infections since several weeks ago.
Abiad considered that access to healthcare services for low-income patients is at risk. "Private hospitals are struggling from cost hikes and stagnant tariffs. This is banning hospitals from providing services to patients who cannot afford the additional fees and high tariffs. Some hospitals are asking for cash payments, while others have shut down," he said.
"Amid, the unprecedented surge in poverty rates, more poor and needy patients are heading towards government hospitals. This is increasing their burdens, especially that these hospitals have been combating the pandemic for more than a year," Abiad said.
He added that the employees of these governmental hospitals are financially, physically, and psychologically exhausted. All of this comes, amid an increase in the number of Covid-19 infections.
Abiad explained that despite recent and ongoing challenges, Rafik Hariri University Hospital decided to maintain its capacity and services provided. "In such critical times, needy patients have no other place to go. We have invested the support that we have received very well, and once again, our medical staff has put efforts to maintain services," he said.
"However, it will not be easy to maintain these services, because more patients are coming to us, and this has been noticed in the emergency department," he said. The resources at the hospital are limited and if the crisis is not resolved soon, the services will be affected in all hospitals.


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Poemquotes 11
"An eye closes // At the back pushed up against the wall / the thought not taking leave // Of ideas vanishes steadily // One could die / What I hold between my arms could leave // A dream"
-Pierre Reverdy, "Auberge" [Inn], from Les ardoises du toit [The Roof's Slates], 1918, my translation
"O unwisely the spring / Piles up its dangerous architecture!"
-John Ashbery, "Why We Forget Dreams", 1948, from Uncollected Poems
"Beginning my studies the first step pleas'd me so much, / The mere fact consciousness, these forms, the power of motion"
-Walt Whitman, "Beginning My Studies", from Leaves of Grass, "Inscriptions", 1855-1892
" "Mother of heaven, regina of the clouds, / O sceptre of the sun, crown of the moon, / There is not nothing, no, no, never nothing, / Like the clashed edges of two words that kill." "
-Wallace Stevens, "Le Monocle de Mon Oncle", from Harmonium, 1923/1931
"That's all you'll have left of my pathetic lines, / My literature you didn't give a flying shit about; / It's all you'll have left to remind you of the men, / Those past fuckwads of yours who'll never look your way again; / It's the only mirror you won't be ugly in — / It's guaranteed for eternity. / Good old Ronsard was no fool / When he said that to his stuck-up bitch..."
-Serge Gainsbourg, "Ronsard 58", from Du chant à la une!... [Songs Torn from the Front Page!...], 1958, my translation
"I wander on, and wave my hands, / And sing, and shake my heavy locks. / The grey wolf knows me; by one ear / I lead along the woodland deer; / The hares run by me growing bold. / They will not hush, the leaves a-flutter round me, the beech leaves old."
-W. B. Yeats, "The Madness of King Goll", from Crossways, 1889
"Pull my daisy, / Tip my cup, / Cut my thoughts / For coconuts,"
-Allen Ginsberg, "Fie My Fum", 1949, from Empty Mirror: Gates of Wrath (1947-1952) in Collected Poems: 1947-1980 (itself collected in its entirety within Collected Poems: 1947-1997)
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Every month I highlight some of the best Blu-ray and DVD supplements (along with Criterion Channel features upon its return in April 2019). Too often these pieces are overlooked or given the most cursory mention in reviews (or on sites like DVDBeaver where they take a back seat to "A/V" assessment and are usually copy-and-pasted from the Special Features text from the relevant label's website). Pieces cited don't necessarily hail from new releases; rather come from whatever I've been watching that particular month. They represent the very best in supplementary material — critical, historical, personal — above and beyond the status quo.
• Burden of Faith: Tarkovsky's Final Sacrifice / 2018 35-minute conversation included on the 2018 Kino The Sacrifice disc with editor and filmmaker Michał Leszczyłowski conducted by Robert Sweeney on editing and shooting The Sacrifice while Tarkovsky was slowly dying. A great document not only of the final passage of Tarkovsky at work (who, by the way, looked as healthy and on-point as could be during the making of the movie), but of loyalty and sensitivity in last devotion to get Tarkovsky's job done.
• Audio Commentary by Godfrey Cheshire on Gabbeh / Feature-length audio commentary recorded for the 2018 Arrow Blu-ray set Mohsen Makhmalbaf: The Poetic Trilogy: three films beautifully restored by Arrow and Makhmalbaf from new scans. A lucid, systematic analysis of Makhmalbaf's 1996 masterpiece. Cheshire passes through the history of Iranian cinema with a special focus on post-Revolutionary works, discussing such topics as the usage of color as a political act (and statement with regard to expressive freedoms in the cities versus the rural areas and the populace of nomadic tribespeople); the women presented here in finery beyond the chador; pre-Islamic monuments and tombs; Mohsen Makhmalbaf performing in woman's dress; Iranian cinema and restrictions on violence; "one of the greatest cuts in all of cinema"; looks cut by the censors, lest they suggest desire. (This is the only film of the three features included in the Arrow set to be accompanied by an audio commentary.)
Best Films Included Alongside a Title Feature:
• Directed by Andrej Tarkovskij
by Michał Leszczyłowski, 1966
included in the 2018 Kino edition of The Sacrifice
Cover and Package Design:
• Masaki Kobayashi's The Human Condition
Arrow - designer unknown, 2016


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Powers of commission
In carrying out its responsibilities, the State Parks and Recreation Commission may:
Acquire by purchase, agreement, donation or by exercise of eminent domain, real property or any right or interest therein deemed necessary for the operation and development of state parks, roads, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps, nature study areas, waysides, relaxation areas, visitor and interpretive centers, department management facilities, such as shops, equipment sheds, office buildings, park ranger residences or other real property or any right or interest because of its natural, scenic, cultural, historic or recreational value, or any other places of attraction and scenic or historic value which in the judgment of the State Parks and Recreation Department will contribute to the general welfare, enjoyment and pleasure of the public.
Construct, improve, develop, manage, operate and maintain facilities and areas, including but not limited to roads, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, boat ramps and nature study areas named in subsection (1) of this section.
Sell, lease, exchange or otherwise dispose or permit use of real or personal property, including equipment and materials acquired by the department, if in the opinion of the department it is no longer needed, required or useful for department purposes, except that:
Real property may be leased when such real property will not be needed for department purposes during the leasing period.
Real property used for park purposes may be donated to the United States Department of Interior for the purpose of establishing a national monument when in the judgment of the department such disposition would best serve the interests of this state.
Proceeds from the sale of all surplus or unsuitable lands held for park purposes shall be deposited in the Parks Donation Trust Fund for use for park land acquisition or development. Proceeds from the sale of other property shall be paid by the department to the State Treasurer for credit to the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund, and any interest from this fund shall be credited to this fund.
(A) Before offering forest products for sale, the department shall cause the forest products to be appraised.
If the appraised value of the forest products exceeds $25,000, the department shall offer the forest products for sale by competitive bid. A sale under this paragraph is not subject to the Public Contracting Code. Prior to such bid offering, the department shall give notice not less than once a week for three consecutive weeks by publication in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the county in which the forest products are located and by such other media of communication as the department deems advisable. The minimum bid price and a brief statement of the terms and conditions of the sale must be in the notice.
The notice and competitive bidding under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph are not required if the State Parks and Recreation Director declares an emergency to exist that requires the immediate removal of the timber. If an emergency has been so declared:
The timber, regardless of value, may be sold by a negotiated price; and
The director shall make available for public inspection a written statement giving the reasons for declaring the emergency.
In the case of real property acquired by eminent domain, the prior owner of real property for which sale, lease, exchange or other disposal is proposed must be given the first opportunity to reacquire the property in accordance with ORS chapter 35.
Enter into contracts deemed necessary for the construction, maintenance, operation, improvement or betterment of parks or for the accomplishment of the purposes of chapter 904, Oregon Laws 1989. All contracts executed by the department shall be made in the name of this state, by and through the department.
In carrying out its duties, functions and powers under this chapter, publish guides and other materials relating to recreational opportunities in this state or to any program or function administered by the department. The department may arrange for the sale of such publications. The price of such publications shall include the cost of publishing and distributing the materials. All moneys received by the department from the sale of publications shall be deposited in the State Parks and Recreation Department Fund. The department may contract for the publication of the materials described in this subsection, including the research, design and writing of the materials. The contract may include, among other matters, provisions for advance payment or reimbursement for services performed under the contract. [1989 c.904 §9; 2019 c.90 §2]
Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted "chapter 904, Oregon Laws 1989," for the words "this 1989 Act" in section 9, chapter 904, Oregon Laws 1989, compiled as 390.121 (Powers of commission). Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication). These sections may be determined by referring to the 1989 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.
Original Source: Section 390.121 — Powers of commission, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors390.html (last accessed Jun. 26, 2021).


How To Make A Cinnamon And Cardamon Flan.
Hope you're having fun-filled weekend!? Are you planning something nice over the weekend?
Not sure what we are up to yet. We are always rushing around at last minute making plans.
We are making plans around the weather so we could be going anywhere. Indoors or outdoors!?
The weather is so changeable at the minute.
Today I am sharing this Cinnamon And Cardamon Flan for an Easter treat.
This flan has cinnamon in it to taste (I love anything with cinnamon in it).
Everything smells amazing when cooking with cinnamon in. Also topped with pistachios. How yummy!!
Crush the cardamom pods gently and remove the dark seeds to crush to a fine powder.
Add all the ingredients together and mix well, making sure the egg is beaten up.
Pour into a Pyrex glass flan dish and bake at 150°C for 40 minutes.
The flan is baked when the centre reaches 74°C.
Using a blowtorch, caramelise the sugar to give a crispy crackling surface without cooking the flan.
Sprinkle over chopped pistachios to finish.
Do you fancy making this cinnamon And cardamon flan?
Do you like the smell of cinnamon cooking too?
Now off to plan some fun for over the next few days. Do you leave planning to the last minute like me or are you super organised?
How cool a 4 day weekend!! Have fun.
What about making some of these Ginger and chocolate pot?
If you're avoiding takeaways at all cost but still find you're getting the Friday evening cravings, these fake-away recipes from Pyrex are a must try!
Fake-Away recipes to keep you on track.
Fancy making some Challah bread over Easter?
How To Make Challah Bread.
"A Walk In The Woods With Mini Me And Mollie The Collie"
I've never had a flan! But this sounds so good! :)I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!