March 26, 2012, filed under Feature Writer Terri Winaught; Comments Off on Feature Writer Terri Winaught – Why We Must Care.
On Sunday, February 26, 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin went to a 7-11 store in Sanford, Florida. After buying a bag of Skittles and a can of iced tea, this young teen began walking back to his father's fiancé's house. It would be the last walk Trayvon would ever take. Twenty-eight-year-old neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman saw to that, when he shot the unarmed teen in the chest.
A question that continues to be asked is, "Was George Zimmerman justified in shooting Trayvon Martin?" According to the "Stand Your Ground" law, which the Florida legislature passed in 2005, he just might have been. Florida is one of 20 states that have a Stand Your Ground Law, which gives its citizens wide latitude in interpreting what it means to have reason to feel threatened and therefore justified in using deadly force. To understand that law within the framework of the Trayvon Martin case, what did this teen do to cause Mr. Zimmerman to feel threatened? Zimmerman answered that question by telling authorities that Trayvon looked "suspicious." And why was that? Was it because Trayvon was a young African-American? Unfortunately, there have been studies which seem to give credence to that possibility.
In one study conducted by psychologists from Notre Dame and Purdue Universities in Indiana, participants were asked to shoot at black and white human simulation targets. What the researchers found was that, despite the participant's age, gender or race, black targets–especially black male ones–were the most likely to be shot at.
Do studies like this explain why an armed George Zimmerman shot an unarmed Trayvon Martin? Does such data also explain why Sanford police have yet to charge Mr. Zimmerman with a crime?
Since many, if not most, of the Ziegler's readers are blind or vision impaired, some of you may be wondering what this has to do with us as a minority.
For one thing, as a white cane traveler, I would hate to be walking through George Zimmerman's gated community subdivision. I might look "suspicious" while arcing my cane or shore-lining to locate a tactile landmark. Some key differences would be that I'm white, female, and my use of a cane would be an obvious indication of blindness. But I would also think that if it were dark enough outside–as it was when Trayvon was shot–that someone could initially mistake a white cane for a weapon.
That's just one of many reasons why we must care. We must also care because sharing Trayvone's parents' pain affirms our shared struggles as minorities. We must care because the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's paved the way for landmark legislation like the Americans with Disabilities Act. We must care because we are united by the common bonds of struggles, successes, tears and triumphs–bonds which transcend color and culture, disability and difference. We must care because people united can challenge others to change. Change can stop the hard rain of injustice and replace it with reconciliation. And reconciliation can turn the most horrible tragedy, like Trayvon's death, into a legacy of all life equally valued and seen as sacred.
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Fred Gissoni, a true legend and a pioneer in the assistive technology field for the blind, retired on December 30, 2011 after being employed at The American Printing House for the Blind for 23 years. While at APH, he answered many questions concerning technical issues as well as other topics.
On the day he retired, there was no fanfare or celebration. He went to work just like it was another day and ended one era and began another–and that's just the way he wanted it. This is the way he made immeasurable contributions to the blindness field. He would always stay backstage.
Fred was born without sight in Northdale, New Jersey and in 1956, moved to Kentucky with his wife Betty who was also blind and a teacher in the blindness field. With a background in counseling, Fred was first employed at the Kentucky Department for the Blind as a placement counselor, where he worked for 32 years. While there, he started an independent living center, worked with engineers to develop products, and headed the agency's technical division when it came in to existence. Ever since childhood, Fred had a keen interest in machines and electronics and got his amateur radio license and learned Morse code in 1946. To this day, he is still an avid ham radio hobbyist.
In the 1960's, Gissoni made his first real contribution to the blindness field. Fred and Betty heard about the abacus that Cranmer was developing for the blind. This abacus would become the state of the art tool for the blind. Gissoni played an important part in the development of this tool by spreading the word. He began by writing a book of instructions, which can be downloaded from the APH website. He also headed up a summer program for teachers of the visually impaired on this device at the University of Kentucky.
In 1985, Gissoni and an engineer named Wayne Thompson were both involved in the development of the short lived products PocketBraille and Portabraille, devices that would pave the way for the renowned Braille 'n' Speak. Once this product came on the scene in 1987, Gissoni was giving lessons and writing about how to use the product as well.
A year later, he then went to the American Printing House for the Blind to serve as an instructor and advisor on all things technology. His arrival there also prompted others to join the APH group as well. "Fred was responsible for my coming to APH," said Larry Skutchan," who is known for the development of such popular APH products as the Book Port and Braille+ Mobile Manager.
In 1999, The American Printing House for the Blind launched the Fred's Head blog. This resource is comprised of all the tricks and tips that Fred knows and has been a great source of information for countless people.
A few months into retirement, Fred's bout with cancer is now under control and he considers each day a gift. We in the blindness community consider Gissoni a gift as well.
Gissoni was a true pioneer both in the blindness field and just in general with everybody. He was enthusiastic about learning any new product that came out and teaching it to others in a variety of ways. He would also team up with engineers in order to make the product more user friendly for the blind. He will surely go in to history as a hero to a lot of people.
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Up until March 9, 2012, only 46 people had ever climbed all 48 mountains in the state of New Hampshire in a single winter. The very next day however, that exclusive club was augmented by one, when Nashua, New Hampshire resident Randy Pierce ensconced himself in history. Climbing the peaks is impressive enough, but Mr. Pierce, 45, happens to be totally blind, and has been that way for 12 years. To put such a feat in further perspective, Mr. pierce was also wheelchair bound at one point, and just got back onto his feet less than six years ago.
Eventually, Mr. Pierce got a new dog named Quinn, and after hiking with him in the woods he decided to try Quinn out on a mountain. Mr. Pierce determined that they would begin climbing the 48 in 2010, with a goal of completing their mission in exactly a decade. Explaining his precise time line, Mr. Pierce said, "The thing about that is that 2020 is the double entendre for perfect vision." After attempting some climbs in the summer of 2010, finding where to put his foot proved to be an arduous task for Mr. Pierce. A friend then suggested that climbing in the winter would be easier simply because the large gaps would be covered with snow. The friend turned out to be correct, and offered to train with Mr. Pierce to accomplish a new goal of climbing all 48 peaks in a single winter.
On December 22, 2011, Quinn, Mr. Pierce, and the rest of the team began their mission. Each climb was at least 4,000 feet, and the longest day was a 13 hour ordeal. The final journey was the shortest, even including a small celebration at the top.
Certainly, Mr. Pierce is impressed with his own accomplishments, along with the rest of the team, but he really marvels at what Quinn did. "If you were doing his job you'd be guiding somebody 18 feet tall, that weighs 800 pounds, with feet the size of a table, up narrow, twisty slopes with drop offs left and right, and you are responsible for your safety and his safety," said Pierce. "He can't see, and you can't speak–now how is that for a job?" Although Quinn has some select company in one area, he does stand alone in an entirely different category. Only two dogs have ever climbed all of the 48 before him, but Quinn has the distinction of being the first guide dog.
To celebrate their accomplishments, a large group welcomed the team when everyone descended the final mountain, and the grilles were already fired up. Even Quinn, who Mr. Pierce keeps on a strict regimen of dog food, was entitled to a few steaks.
, filed under Letters from the Editor; Comments Off on Letter from the Editor – March 26, 2012.
I hope you all had a nice weekend. I can't believe that this is already our last issue of March. Time is really beginning to fly by.
I just want to make a quick announcement. Last year in April, I published a special poetry month issue which had a huge section of poems sent in by readers. Since it was such a hit, I'd like to do the same thing this year. So, calling all poets–this year's poetry issue will be published on Monday, April 23. Please have all submissions in to me no later than Wednesday, April 18 so I have time to go through everything before the issue is published. Last year's section was great, so let's make this year's even better!
That's all for now. I hope you all enjoy this week's magazine–we've got a great collection of articles for you.
March 23, 2012, filed under Recipe of the Week; Comments Off on Recipe of the Week – Cajun Shrimp Casserole.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; sauté 7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in okra, lemon juice, and salt; sauté 5 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in soup and next 4 ingredients until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.
– 1 (10-ounce) package frozen onions and peppers may be substituted for fresh onion and bell peppers.
– 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup may be substituted for cream of shrimp soup.
Note: Unbaked casserole may be made one day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking as directed. To freeze unbaked casserole, prepare as directed, omitting Parmesan cheese. When ready, bake, covered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, and bake 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
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We read with great interest, the piece entitled "Beware of Your Supported Environment" by Bob Branco, published February 24, 2012. In this piece, some very salient points were made about visually disabled persons taking extra care when selecting homemakers. The author described an incident involving a blind friend who had a homemaker carelessly place a bottle of bleach in the refrigerator. Fortunately his friend recognized the error and did not consume any of the bleach. Mr. Branco went on to state: "Can you imagine what could have happened if my friend didn't have any usable vision to detect this error? I don't even want to think about it". This is the issue we would like to address.
If Mr. Branco's friend had ingested the bleach, ideally he would have had access to the toll-free National Poison Control Center phone number (1-800-222-1222). Accidental ingestions of bleach and other household products are frequent reasons prompting calls to U.S. poison centers. Had he called the poison center, he would have been told that an unintentional swallow or two of household liquid bleach, in most cases, is not a serious problem. Minor symptoms including mild throat irritation, nausea, or vomiting may occur. Treatment would involve nothing more than drinking a cup of water or milk along with some calm reassurance.
A few other ways specialists at a poison control center offer assistance to both disabled and nondisabled individuals include, but are not limited to, therapeutic errors with medication, food borne illnesses, bites and stings, and environmental chemical release. Guidance is offered when a potentially harmful substance is swallowed, inhaled or splashed in the eye or on the skin.
Readers are advised to learn about poison control services by visiting the website for the American Association of Poison Control Centers at www.aapcc.org. Also, readers may access websites for their designated area or state poison control center. Contact your poison control center to receive free poison prevention literature, stickers, magnets and more.
Poison-proofing the home and training paid homemakers and family members to place household products in a chosen safe and secure location, well out of reach of small children, service animals and pets, is the best course of action to prevent unintentional poisonings. If an accidental poison incident occurs, poison center help is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year at-1-800-222-1222.
Here in the UK, Braille is now imprinted on all over the counter and prescription medications– mind you, you need very nimble fingers and good Braille to be able to distinguish it. I am not a good braillist by any means but I can feel the dots if not read them on some things–however the over the counter medications are way beyond my fingers. This is as a result of a European Union directive not something the UK has done for itself.
Braille is also added to some other products – though only a small number overall – and only by certain national supermarkets. The only product I can safely say I've known have Braille on it for as long as I can remember is 'bleach'. But I only know of one supermarket who embosses it on just its own product.
I recently attended a talk at the complex where I live about medications and not getting them confused. The website is www.medicineontime.com the company gets your prescriptions and literally packages each months meds in a square cardboard with bubbles, they call them cups, you have a morning one, coded maybe yellow, lunch is coded red, and night is blue, they are working on tactile markings for blind. It sounded nice. They know when you need refills and ship ahead to you.
I am in the process of getting Scriptalk, and am very excited. RiteAid wouldn't do it, and apparently, the company who makes Scriptalk has been working with an advocacy group to try to get the drugstore to do it for a long time. I asked the Medicine Shop, which is independently owned, and they said yes! I am now waiting for my reader to come via UPS.
While I am an avid long time computer user, I fully agree that companies and government agencies have gone too far in literal requirements that persons process requests for whatever they need online.
We must remember that millions of Americans are not connected, and millions don't own a computer. The expectation that everyone has ready access to the internet is absurd and demonstrates a true disconnect by companies and agencies. However, I do believe that job applicants are best served online in many cases, since many positions require the use of a computer. Applying online demonstrates an applicant's ability to use these systems.
Finally, in the long run I see no reasons for society to hang on to paper, and as a blind person I find no use for paper, especially given that I can't read it. Screen readers can manage many document types, and digital storage is extremely inexpensive. Likewise, anyone can easily create backups of their data either by owning additional USB hard drives, thumb drives, or auto-backup through the internet. Companies and government agencies have extensive systems that mirror data in real time. The loss of data is the least of my worries, I personally have files that are a quarter century old, and maintain multiple backups to prevent loss of these files. Meanwhile, one good flood, fire, or other mishap, and any paper documents would be lost. I'll stay digital!
Isaac, might I suggest videos from the national Federation of the Blind's National Center, 200 Wells St. at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Also, try a video that I recommend from Braille Institute, 741 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. It's called Bridges to Independence.
To answer your question, wanting to live near public transportation is very important. This gives you access to shopping, restaurants, and things that are important to you. If you don't want to rely on sighted assistance, this is a most logical approach.
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After putting her socks on, Triana decides that she would like to watch "Lion King", so I put it on for her. Because she had been watching it earlier this morning, it's only got another half hour left. But that will be enough to capture the morning on paper.
"I want to watch it again, Mama. C'mon, Mama!" She's not the most patient person in the world–then again, neither am I. As I rewind the video for Triana, I chuckle to myself as I hear her singing "Rock-a-by Baby" to Baby Doris, as she rocks her tenderly in her arms. Baby Doris sighs with relief. Sometimes, she is not so fortunate–finding herself flung face-down on the floor.
After all this, she finally settles in and I half consider taking a nap myself–but I don't, because the desire to write outweighs the desire to rest.
Mom comes home with the video camera and discovers that the battery pack is missing, which translates into another trip to the store. Two telephone calls and a paragraph later, Triana wakes up requesting a drink of water.
After Triana's nap, she gets up and plays.
She hands me an invisible piece. I pretend to savor it.
Hearing plastic rattling, I say to my Angel Girl, "I must have that plastic bag. It's not safe for you to have it." She continues crinkling it until I gently take it away.
A few minutes later, Triana's asking to use her potty chair. Maybe she's getting the hang of it.
Afterwards, Triana decides to watch "Lion King." As I leave, Zazoo protests being put into the birdy boiler. I hear the strains of Sting's "Fields of Gold" tugging at my memory–dancing with Triana's daddy, near the Canadian border. But it's over for the two of us–and Triana is the very best of what we had.
Master's of Teaching degree from the University of Virginia (Charlottesville.) She has offered poetry workshops at various elementary schools. MacPherson conducts women's healing through writing workshops spiritual writing intensives, and community poetry readings. She has authored ten books of poetry. Her work has appeared in such publications as: Just Another Writing Magazine, Beginnings: a Magazine for Emerging Writers, Access, Expressions, The Glens Falls Post Star, Discovery: the John Milton Magazine, Muscadine Lines: a Southern Journal, The Lekarev Report, Beautiful Reflections, coachingyourcreativity, Creativity Portal Newzine, Scriptorium, and addictivefiction. She currently resides in Florida with her twelve-year-old daughter.
Months went by and we learned that we were moving to Colorado. After getting settled in, we found a local church that our family could attend. The pastor, pastor's wife, and the congregation embraced us like we were family. No one seemed fazed by the fact that Elizabeth's eyes moved a lot. When the pastor's wife learned that we were looking for an eye doctor for Elizabeth, she suggested a local pediatric ophthalmologist.
At this point, Elizabeth was 17 months of age. I still worried that whatever was wrong with her eyes would be life threatening in the future. Just a little bit of insight on me, I'm a worrywart. In fact, I'm the biggest wart on the worrywart log! So, I didn't get my hopes up for a diagnosis. After taking Elizabeth to several doctors already, I was starting to lose hope that anyone would know what was wrong with my baby.
Many have asked how I felt and what my reaction was when learning that my daughter was blind, and I'm sure my answer is a surprise to most. You see, we lived with the worry for so long that this was connected to some kind of cancer or terrible disease that might take her life. When I heard that it was blindness my thought was: We can live with this! We can do this! It's not going to take her life; we have a diagnosis, now we have direction!" I was elated because this was something we could deal with!
Something I would say to parents who have just learned about their child's blindness is ask your child's doctor for resources. Before we left the appointment, Elizabeth's doctor had given me information about the school for the blind in our city and a contact name. Before that, I didn't even know there were schools for blind children. So, don't be afraid to ask for contact information. There are people out there who can educate you on what to do next. They can also get you in touch with other parents who are dealing with the same difficulties you are.
Be assertive for your child–you are his or her advocate. Find the answers to your questions and concerns by asking the doctor, a teacher, etc. If you don't have a school for the blind in your city, look up the nearest one in your state. They likely have teachers of the visually impaired they can send to your area. The public schools also have teachers of the visually impaired and early education programs for little ones with special needs. The information we learned from the Early Education Program at the blind school has been priceless.
Is life easy after finding such help? Of course not! I have days in which I still mourn the fact that Elizabeth and Melody cannot see the face of their little sister, the mountains, the stars, or even the detail on their beautiful Easter dresses. I even get angry with blindness and everything about it. And, we wonder every day if the new baby, Tate, will also have LCA. But, having the help and resources gives us hope. It has taught me that there is nothing my girls cannot do. Yes, they may have a visual impairment, but they have had many successes because we put our own fears aside and asked for help.
Parents, you can do this! Your child can do this! And now, it's go time!
Author's Note: If your child has been diagnosed with LCA, an excellent place to start is www.tfrr.org (the foundation for retinal research). You will want to be registered with tfrr for new information on research, other families with LCA, and fundraising opportunities to help our little ones.
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I'd like to share some ideas for parents to help encourage a vision impaired or blind child to use their imagination or to learn to play with toys. Often, a blind child, especially one who is adopted like our daughter, needs some gentle encouragement and direction in order to learn to play with toys or use their imagination during playtime.
Normally, I'll present some toys that our daughter likes, and some tips for finding toys that might appeal to a vision-impaired child.
Dolls that talk: Abi has an Elmo, a "Learning Baby Tad," and a Cabbage Patch Kid. She'll sit with the Tad's light pressed against her eye and listen to the songs. She likes to carry the Cabbage Patch kid on her back with a bandanna, like they do in Africa, where she came from. She also likes a doll stroller because she can use it to feel her way across a room.
Dolls and stuffies (stuffed animals) can be tough, because to a sighted person they look like the thing they represent. But to a blind person, they look nothing like the thing they represent. Dolls do not feel or smell like a real person, so there is no correlation or desire to mother them. Also, stuffed animals might be rejected if the child has a texture aversion to the faux fur.
It may help for the parent to help the child to feel the eyes, feel the ears, feel the feet, identify the parts, and get a doll that has rubbery skin, a heavy body, and features that can be easily felt (as opposed to painted on). Try out a few different dolls at the toy store to find one with a pleasant smell that the child enjoys touching.
For children who prefer cars and trucks, touching the parts of a real car such as the bumper, doors, and tires may help a child correlate the same parts on a toy and understand what it represents.
Abi likes a toy cup to make us "food" or "coffee" and we eat it and praise her. She loves to do that! We have a play kitchen, and I put Braille on the toy microwave, like I have on my "big" microwave. I showed her how to say "beep, beep, beep, brrrrrrrrr, ding!" and take the cup out. She thought that was so cool.
She loves to bang on our piano. We have a lot of kid instruments, like little cymbals, and crashing those together is great fun! We are constantly trying to find toys that make noise. At school, they made shakers by putting beans and uncooked pasta into recycled plastic bottles. She loved that, but got mad when we were done and would not let her dump the beans back out again.
We read books with Braille on them, to learn to track the words, or board books with textures or attached toys that squeak. I encourage her to "scribble" on the Perkins Brailler, or to color pictures like the sighted kids do. A little preparation ahead of time with puff paint makes for a great tactile coloring page!
I find that being low-vision myself helps me understand her "play" even if it looks different from what sighted children might do. Movement is stimulating, but so is sound, and when they are listening, blind kids hold very still. Also, I look at what her hands are doing to know what she is thinking about. Whether it's exploring the texture of the rug, to playing with her zipper, she is always thinking about something, and those little hands are always busy.
Helping blind kids to enjoy a sensory-rich and imaginative play experience will benefit the child's future education and brain development, and will also bond parent and child closer together as they play with one another.
Please share your play ideas in the Reader's Forum.
March 21, 2012, filed under Op Ed with Bob Branco; Comments Off on Op Ed with Bob Branco – We Can't Have It All.
Have any of your friends or loved ones tried to encourage you to use your blindness in order to get what's rightfully yours, even though you may not be eligible for it?
As you know, SSI is a program that a blind person has to qualify for. It is not something that you are automatically entitled to just because you can't see. Yet, there are those who believe that every blind person has the right to a share of this money.
I won't mention who it was, but back in the 80's, a family member offered to hide my financial assets in an escrow account, just so that I could receive SSI. After all, I'm blind, so I should be automatically entitled to it, right? In this family member's opinion, I should go after what's rightfully mine instead of a crook going after it. This individual obviously didn't understand the logical point. I would be just as crooked if I hid my assets, because I'd be getting my hands on money that shouldn't belong to me.
I understand my family member's sincerity, and that he actually believed what he said, so it angered him when I refused to allow him to hide my assets. Unfortunately, there are people in this world who would have done what my loved one asked me to do, which in turn creates a vast amount of abuse, resulting in the loss of potentially millions of dollars which belong to the people who need it the most.
I would assume that my loved one's attitude is an old school attitude, which is shared by many others who try to simplify their blind family member's world. "Okay, you're blind, so go for it. It's there for you." That's the thought running through their mind. The point is, not all benefits are available for all blind people, and no member of our family should be angry with us for pointing that out.


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"Congress was not able to consider the risk to the American people or our troops in harms way," House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon said regarding the swap. Flickr user talkradionews
House Backs New Benefits for Feds, OPM Offers Heat Guidance and More
Republicans Condemn Bergdahl Swap
But Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee say the resolution is simply a political move ahead of this week's House vote on suing President Obama.
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House Republicans condemned President Obama for failing to notify Congress in advance of the May swap of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban members.
But with the House expected to vote this week to allow a lawsuit against the president, multiple Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee said Tuesday that the resolution was nothing more than "political theater."
The resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Scott Rigell of Virginia, says Obama failed to follow the law by not notifying Congress 30 days ahead of the swap earlier this year, as required under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014.
Bergdahl went missing in June 2009 from his base in Afghanistan. He was held by the Taliban and was freed in May in exchange for the release of five Taliban members who were being detained at Guantanamo Bay. The prisoners, who were transferred to Qatar, are not allowed to leave the Middle Eastern country for a year.
"Congress was not able to consider the risk to the American people or our troops in harms way," House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon said regarding the swap.
Rigell and other lawmakers said they have concerns about the national security implications of the Bergdahl exchange because it suggests the United States will negotiate with terrorists, but added they are also "relieved" that Bergdahl is back in the United States.
Rigell said he believes Obama's decision to not notify Congress before the swap was "unnecessary" and "harmed our relationship with the administration."
Administration officials told lawmakers earlier this year that after consulting with the Justice Department, they concluded they did not have to notify Congress 30 days in advance because of a legal loophole.
Officials also suggested that notifying Congress would have put the swap, and Bergdahl's life, at unnecessary risk.
Asked if the administration would follow the 30-day requirement in the future, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the administration would follow the requirement "unless there is an extraordinary set of circumstances."
Committee Democrats largely agreed that the administration should have given prior notification, but they felt the Republican-backed legislation went too far. Democratic Reps. Mike McIntyre of North Carolina and Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii were the only Democrats to support Rigell's proposal.
Committee ranking member Adam Smith of Washington state offered an amendment to the resolution, which was ultimately rejected. He and other Democrats on the panel suggested that Rigell's resolution could appear partisan, because it contends the administration knowingly violated the law.
"[Prisoner swaps] are very, very difficult decisions to make," Smith said. "I do not think it is appropriate for this Congress to condemn the president for making that decision."
Smith's amendment instead would have noted that the administration and lawmakers had a disagreement on how to interpret the law.
And Tuesday's hearing comes at a potentially precarious time for lawmakers, with the House expected to authorize a lawsuit against Obama this week.
"This is happening in the context of a vote tomorrow to authorize a lawsuit against the president of the United States," said Democratic Rep. Joe Courtney, calling the larger argument a "600-pound gorilla."
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Could balding be bad for you? A recent study revealed that patients with prostate cancer were twice as likely to have hair loss in their 20's, due to androgens, that are hormones in the testosterone.
While testosterone makes men, men and has many benefits, there is a dark side, especially when it is converted to (DHT) know as dihydrotestosterone. This is a very potent form of testosterone and it acts on the skin, and if in excess, may produce acne, hair loss on the scalp and hair growth everywhere else but the scalp.
DHT also stimulates the growth of prostate cells, contributing to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in many older men. In BPH, prostate cells grow and can block the outflow of urine, decreasing the ability to empty your bladder and causing men to wake up to urinate several times a night, and a weak stream making a bathroom break a long ordeal to empty their bladder. It was thought that if DHT made benign prostate cells grow, there may be a link to cancer.
Several studies looked at baldness and the risk of prostate cancer. The latest study showed that the early development of hair loss was associated with double the risk of developing prostate cancer. Another study found that men with bald spots at the top of their heads (vertex baldness) were one and a half times more likely to have prostate cancer than those without bald spots.
Herbs such as saw palmetto and stinging nettles became popular since they slow the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Medications such as finasteride (Propecia) are prescribed for male pattern baldness because it also blocks the conversion of testosterone to this potent and potentially dangerous form.
You can benefit from seeing a metabolic anti aging doctor familiar with hormone conversion. Have your DHT levels measured and find out what would be most appropriate for you. If you are on or considering testosterone replacement therapy, chrysin can be added to your prescription to decrease the amount of DHT produced. Schedule a consultation to learn about other ways to slow aging and prevent cancer, it's never one thing.


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Presenter, Sarah-Jane Crawford gives birth to baby girl
by Alison Egan
TV presenter and radio DJ, Sarah-Jane Crawford welcomed her first beautiful baby into the world with her partner, football manager, Brian Barry-Murphy on August 3, and they've chosen the perfect name for their little girl.
The two happy parents revealed to Hello that they decided to name their daughter Summer Jane Crawford-Murphy, which has a very special meaning to them. The couple have been through a lot in the last year; as if the coronavirus pandemic wasn't enough for them, Sarah-Jane and Brian also suffered a heart-breaking miscarriage one year ago.
"Summer's name is a reference to having sunshine after going through darker times. It has been a journey of finally reaching this optimistic season of everything coming into bloom," Sarah-Jane explained.
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It should come as no surprise that Sarah-Jane, presenter of Hits Radio's Sunday afternoon UK Chart Show arranged to have a special birthing playlist at the ready while she was in labour. "I made a birth playlist of songs I've loved for years, which made me think about what it means to bring a life into the world. Some people do that with birthing pools or hypnobirthing, but music was my personal stamp on things," Sarah-Jane explained.
The 39-year-old gave birth via C-section at London's Portland Hospital, to the tune of Stevie Wonder aptly singing Isn't She Lovely.
Sarah-Jane described to Hello, the moment she held her baby for the first time, exclaiming, "I cried tears of joy. It felt like we bonded with her straight away."
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Andy Murray reveals the name of his baby boy and it's very sweet
by Kat O'Connor
Andy Murray and his wife Kim welcomed their third child into the world earlier this month. The tennis player's wife gave birth to a baby boy at the beginning of November and they have finally shared his name.
They decided to call their son Teddy, which is too cute for words.
The name Teddy is of English origin and means wealthy guardian.
Andy shared the sweet news during the launch of his new clothing brand on Tuesday. According to Hello, he said: "He is called Teddy. My wife liked that so she chose it."
The dad added that his son's middle name is Baron, but he's not awfully fond of it.
A post shared by Andy Murray (@andymurray) on Jan 31, 2019 at 6:09am PST
"The middle name is a family connection. I don't actually love the name, but my dad's middle name was Baron, his dad was Baron, my grandad's dad too, so I kept that," he shared.
Andy and Kim are also parents to two daughters- two-year-old Edie and three-year-old Sophia. There's no doubt they've got their hands full with three little ones at home, but the dad said he has been loving every moment.
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"It's been good. It's just busy. We've got three under four now and two dogs, so you've got to keep an eye out all the time, but we are sleeping fine and everyone's healthy," he revealed.
Andy and Kim couldn't have chosen a cuter name for their baby boy.
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Kim and Kanye finally share their son's name and we love it
Kim and Kanye welcomed their fourth child into their family on May 10 and now the proud parents have finally confirmed his name.
Kim took to Instagram to share their tiny tot's moniker.
She posted a snap of their baby boy, who was born via surrogate, and a series of texts from Kanye.
A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on May 17, 2019 at 3:07pm PDT
The mum-of-four simply captioned the post, 'Psalm West.'
The name Psalm is of Hebrew origin and means song.
Fans previously believed they called their son Bear after Kim used the bear emoji in numerous posts about her baby boy, but we definitely prefer the name Psalm.
Congratulations to the parents on their growing family.
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Victoria Secret model Lily Aldridge reveals her son's adorable name
Victoria Secret model Lily Aldridge has revealed the name of her second child. The mum-of-two gave birth to a baby boy on January 29, 2019.
She took to Instagram to reveal his name and we love it.
Lily posted a photo of her baby boy's footprints and captioned it, "Winsdton Roy Followill."
A post shared by Lily Aldridge (@lilyaldridge) on Feb 20, 2019 at 10:22am PST
The name Winston is of English origin. It means "wine's town". It is currently the #405 most popular baby boys name, according to NameBerry.
Winston is Lily and her husband Caleb Followill's second child. The parents welcomed their first daughter Dixie on June 21, 2012.
There's no doubt Dixie will be the best big sister to little Winston.
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Lily and the Kings of Leon frontman first met at a music festival in 2007. The lovebirds tied the knot at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, Calinfornia in 2011.
Fans took to social media to congratulate Lily and Caleb on the arrival of their second child.
A post shared by Lily Aldridge (@lilyaldridge) on Jan 6, 2019 at 6:02am PST
One wrote: "Congratulations to you all on your new family member. Well done Lily labour is beastly, I did it three times. Enjoy your children, my youngest daughter is almost 13, they will be leaving home before I know it. Grab every moment you can."
"How blessed you both are! A perfect little boy to add to your family! Congratulations to you both and for Dixie on her baby brother!" another said.
We are overjoyed for Lily and Caleb. What a wonderful time for the family.
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Vogue Williams picked the sweetest name for her baby boy
Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews have finally revealed the name of their baby boy and we are in love.
The parents welcomed their son into the world on September 5, 2018 and we have been itching to know his name ever since.
The new mum kept her baby boy's name private for quite some time but the presenter finally revealed it in an interview with Hello magazine.
Vogue and Spencer opted for a traditional name and it is too cute.
They decided to call their son Theodore.
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Vogue wrote on Instagram: "My whole world has changed with the arrival of our beautiful boy Theodore."
She continued: "The last two weeks have been the best of my life. I am loving every minute of being a mother, even the very sleepy wake up calls at night. Spencer and I have never felt love like it.
"Theodore you are our world," the mum added.
We simply can't get enough of the name Theodore. The traditional name is of Greek origin. It means "gift of God."
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Vogue and Spencer couldn't have picked a better name for their darling boy.
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Michael Bublé reveals his daughter's name, and it's beautiful
by Mary Byrne
Michael Bublé and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, welcomed their third child a few days ago, and the singer just revealed their daughter's gorgeous little name.
A post shared by Michael Bublé (@michaelbuble) on Oct 16, 2016 at 7:25am PDT
The couple, who are also parents to five-year-old Noah and two-year-old Elisa, named their little girl Vida Amber Betty Bublé, and there is a very special reason why they chose these particular names.
According to OK! magazine, Michael's mum is called Amber while Betty is the name of Luisana's mother.
A post shared by Luisana Lopilato (@luisanalopilato) on Jul 24, 2018 at 5:50pm PDT
The little tot's first name, Vida, means 'life' in Spanish – Luisana's native language.
Luisana announced the arrival of her baby girl on July 26th.
Cómo explicar que nos explota el corazón de amor? Que no nos alcanzan las horas del día para contemplarla. Le agradezco a Dios por hacernos este regalo de vida y alegría! Porque mirar sus ojos es mirar el cielo mismo! Te amamos hasta el infinito y más allá. Te esperábamos no solo para crecer como familia… nos diste luz, esperanza, en fin sos y serás nuestra Vida del alma!! #regalodedios #feliz #family #ourprincess
A post shared by Luisana Lopilato (@luisanalopilato) on Jul 26, 2018 at 10:26am PDT
The mum-of-three posted a black and white photo of the newborn's tiny hand, writing in Spanish:
"How to explain that the heart of love exploits us? That we do not reach the house of the day to contemplate it.
"I thank God for making us this gift of life and happiness, because looking in her eyes is looking at heaven itself!
"We love you to infinity and beyond. We waited for you not only to grow as a family… you gave us light, hope, you are and will be our souls' life."
Congratulations to the couple; we absolutely adore the name.
Kim Kardashian reveals the name she originally picked for Chicago
Kim and Kanye welcomed their third child into their family this year. Their daughter Chicago was born on January 15, 2018.
The parents-of-three explained that they chose to call their baby girl Chicago in honour of Kanye's late-mum. He believed that naming his daughter Chicago was the greatest way to pay tribute to her.
However, Chicago wasn't the only name on their list, with Kim recently revealing two of the names she had originally picked out for the newest addition to their family.
During an appearance on The Ellen Show, Kim shared, "We were gonna name her Jo because of my grandma, Mary Jo."
Kim added that they were also considering calling their daughter Grace, but they ended up choosing Chicago as a tribute to Kanye's mum, who passed away in 2007 following surgical complications.
The mum-of-three says she loves what the name stands for, and also thinks it's "cool and different."
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Kanye was distraught following his mum's death, as they shared such a close bond, so his daughter's name is the perfect way to honour Donda.
Kim explained that Kanye really wanted to name his daughter Donda, but Kim just wasn't sure about it, "I love that name, but I just wasn't sure. It's so much to live up to."
A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Apr 6, 2018 at 8:12am PDT
They both knew that Chicago was the right choice, "That is a place that made him, and a place that he remembers his family from," Kim shared.
Grace and Jo are such sweet names, but the meaning behind Chicago makes it that little bit more special. Kim and Kanye certainly picked the perfect name for their little girl.
FINALLY: Kylie Jenner has revealed her baby's name on Instagram
After leaving us in not that much suspense to be honest, Kylie Jenner has revealed the name of her first born child via Instagram.
According to the post, Kylie is following in big sister Kim and Kourtney's footsteps by naming her child a pretty unique moniker.
The first member of the new Jenneration has been dubbed Stormi Jenner.
A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Feb 6, 2018 at 1:14pm PST
The 20-year-old mum of one also shared the first picture of Stormi with the world.
The sweet snap shows Stormi's little fist curled around Kylie's finger.
A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Feb 4, 2018 at 12:27pm PST
'I'm sorry for keeping you in the dark through all the assumptions,' she wrote in a text post to her page two days ago revealing all.
''I understand you're used to me bringing you along on all of my journeys. My pregnancy was one I chose not to do in front of the world.'
'I knew for myself I needed to prepare for this role of a lifetime in the most positive, stress free and healthy way I knew how.'
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And his name is… Liam and Cheryl finally name their newborn son
We have been waiting patiently for Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne to confirm to the world the name of their baby boy who came into the world in March.
And the rumours are circulating that the reason it took so long was because they hadn't settled on one yet.
But now we can reveal that the little guy has been named….Bear Payne.
A post shared by Liam Payne (@liampayne) on Mar 25, 2017 at 1:25pm PDT
According to the Daily Mail, the couple finally settled on the unique name just a few days ago.
A source told the publication, "Liam and Cheryl couldn't decide on a name for ages and kept to-ing and fro-ing between options.
"But they both loved Bear and settled on it a few days ago. Despite the sleepless nights, the couple are completely smitten with little Bear."
A post shared by Liam Payne (@liampayne) on Sep 20, 2016 at 7:41pm PDT
It is also believed that the five-week-old will take his daddy's surname.
Last weekend, the Internet was aflutter with talk that baby Payne was going to be named Taylor, but sources close to the couple have revealed that they have finally settled on the moniker Bear and are really enjoying spending time getting to know him.
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So gorgeous! Two weeks later, Peter Andre reveals his new son's name
Peter Andre and his wife, Emily MacDonagh recently welcomed a little baby boy into the world.
Emily gave birth two weeks ago, but as she did, Peter took to Twitter to say that he can't come up with a name for his little bundle of joy.
Theo it is then
Theodore James Andre (a)
To be precise
— Peter Andre (@MrPeterAndre) December 8, 2016
He reached out to fans on Twitter is a desperate bit for some inspiration, and now it finally seems he made up his mind.
Taking to the social media network, Peter wrote: "Theo it is then Or Theodore James Andre (a) to be precise."
Many fans rushed to congratulate the singer on choosing such a lovely moniker.
TJ is a cool stage name haha RT @glenbrannan @MrPeterAndre TJ. Very cool. Iv got one of those. Congrats man.
One user commented, "AKA Teddy", to which Peter replied, "Exactly."
Another fan said, "TJ. Very cool. Iv got one of those. Congrats man (sic)."
We're delighted for Peter and Emily.
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Russell Brand named his newborn baby – and it's not THAT bad
Russell Brand became a first-time dad this week, which he announced at a performance in Nottingham on Sunday night.
According to the Mirror, the comedian confirmed the news that his fianceé Laura Gallagher had given birth, and now new reports are suggesting he's finally named his little one.
Right then. My Mum bought me this. Time to get ready! #trewlit #bookstagram #parenting
A photo posted by Russell Brand (@trewrussellbrand) on Jul 8, 2016 at 5:41am PDT
The Daily Star reports that Russell and Laura named their newborn daughter Mabel, however, the new parents want to raise her "gender-neutral."
Before Mabel was born, the former husband of Katy Perry told Jonathan Ross: "We don't know the gender.
A photo posted by Russell Brand (@trewrussellbrand) on Jul 19, 2016 at 8:47am PDT
"I may not even ever impose a gender upon it, let the child grow up and be whatever the hell it is."
We hope Mabel is happy and healthy, sure isn't that all that matters?
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Jamie and Jools picked a VERY unusual name for their new born
We all know Jamie and Jools Oliver are fond of an… original name, but we have to say, this one just takes the biscuit.
The parents-of-five already have Poppy Honey Rosie, 14, Daisy Boo Pamela, 12, Petal Blossom Rainbow, six, and Buddy Bear Maurice, five.
A photo posted by Jools Oliver (@joolsoliver) on Aug 12, 2016 at 11:47am PDT
But now, they have named their new baby boy River Rocket.
Jools posted a photo on Instagram, teasing the name of her little one.
She also captioned the photo with a rocket emoji and a blue heart.
He'll fit in well with the family!
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April 15, 2013 | by Sharon Lam	| in Arts Visual Arts |
Review – City Gallery
The City Gallery is currently featuring a vibrant range of exhibits, with two collections, Moving on Asia: Towards a New Art Network and Len Lye: Kaleidoscope standing out in particular.
The first of these two exhibits, Moving on Asia, currently occupies the ground floor of the gallery, which has been atmospherically dimmed for the duration of the exhibit. The collection, curated by Seoul's Gallery LOOP, features work from video artists from more than 13 Asian countries, with the gallery refreshing these works monthly. The diversity among the videos is a feat in itself—ranging from the creepy to the trippy, raw to heartwarming. The pieces have been cleverly arranged by the City Gallery to allow for complete immersion in the pieces, with many of the videos being shown in isolated cuboid rooms, and others requiring the specific use of headphones.
One standout piece is Siaram by Park Seung Won, who, in 15 minutes of raw grainy footage, chronicles a night-time trip to the zoo, with one unexpected event after another. The memorability of the video comes from a rare achievement in art of any sort—it is able to evoke a chance feeling with pinpoint accuracy. Siaram celebrates what one might feel when walking home late at night, or grocery-shopping alone—a chilly solitude familiar to any member of modern society.
Another notable artist of the Moving on Asia collection is Meiro Koizumi, who has previously exhibited in New York's MoMA and Sydney's Artspace. His videos while all individual, share a common theme of urban absurdity, mixing the sentimental with the surreal. An excellent example of this is seen in his piece My Voice Would Reach You, where Koizumi records an actor reading a dialogue for his deceased mother aloud, not to an audience or family member, but on the phone with randomly chosen Japanese businesses found in the phonebook. The result is a curious mix of humour and melancholy, making it an exceptional and memorable performance-based video.
Upstairs, another dynamic exhibit can be found with Len Lye: Kaleidoscope. Most are likely to be unknowingly familiar with Lye's work already, as the mind behind the Water Whirler on Wellington's waterfront. While Lye can also be classified as a filmmaker, poet and painter, this exhibit focuses on his kinetic works—moving sculptures! Some of these are best described as mesmerising—it is almost impossible to look away from the lit-up metal of Zebra slowly spinning from one form to another. Others are less harmonious, Stormbreaker is aptly named, with both the sound and visuals produced by the steel structure frighteningly realistic. Testimony to this was a rather young visitor viewing the piece, who let out a scream and burst into tears upon the sculpture's activation. The sculptures are complemented by the display of Lye's experimental films achieved by "composing motion". Altogether, the exhibit is a successful collection of exciting works, and a rare chance to see a comprehensive number of Len Lye's pieces in the same room.
Moving on Asia runs until 3 June, and Len Lye: Kaleidoscope until 26 May, both at the City Gallery Wellington.
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Cayuga Med health care workers return from NYC
by Thomas Giery Pudney May 8, 2020 May 11, 2020
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health welcomed medical staff returning from New York City on Thursday that had been sent to support operations at New York-Presbyterian Hospital as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in the nation's hardest-hit city.
The group departed CMC on April 8 and was made up of doctors, nurses and support staf and partnered with teams from Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian. They spent several days learning the institutions' standard practices and protocols. Once acclimated, they staffed an expansion ICU serving between 30 and 50 patients who needed additional care to manage severe pneumonia and other complications from COVID-19, according to a release from Cayuga Health.
Upon their return, each health care worker was given a pin, in recognition of their work, by President and CEO of Cayuga Health Dr. Martin Stallone.
READ MORE: Cayuga Med sends two buses loaded with staff and supplies to NYC to aid in COVID-19 fight
"We could not be prouder of our medical teams who have spent the past four weeks on the front lines of this pandemic helping our Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center counterparts to care for New Yorkers diagnosed with COVID-19," said Stallone. "This sharing of humanitarian support certainly highlights the commitment of our community to the greater good beyond our own region."
The health care workers were welcomed home by family, co-workers and community members. A website was also created to allow people to create 'Thank You' messages that were then posted throughout Cayuga Health hospitals and practices.
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The incorporation of personal genomic information into patient records would see Australians live healthier lives for longer, according to 2017 Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) BioInfoSummer Public Lecturer and Executive Director of Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Professor John Mattick AO.
Professor Mattick believes routine access to this information will one day provide a treasure trove of information that will lead the complete transformation of medicine.
"Many of the diseases and health challenges currently burdening our health system will be prevented or caught in the early stages, reducing costs and care needed," says Professor Mattick.
Limited testing for specific diseases has already shown the benefits of genome sequencing to diagnose genetic conditions and advise on disease risk, and the capability to look at the whole genome is set to be a game changer.
"A full picture of a person's biology and predisposition to disease would open up the opportunity to act early and prevent or cure diseases. Knowing a patient is at risk for cancer or genetic cardiac disease for example, provides opportunity for early interventions such as a pacemaker to prevent cardiac arrest or regular screening for cancer in high-risk individuals," says Professor Mattick.
Insights into genetic risks and individual biology may also reduce hospitalisations from prescription drug reactions. Knowing a patient's likely response to therapies may open the way for personalised regimes that ensure safety and effectiveness.
"A repertoire of enzymes determines how fast we clear foreign compounds. Too slow and they can reach toxic levels, too fast and the drug won't work. Having this information means we can prescribe accordingly," says Professor Mattick.
Away from the bedside, this integration of genomics with clinical and other data, for example from personal devices, will revolutionise medical research and the management of the healthcare system, Prof Mattick believes. It will create enormous opportunities for innovation and radically advance our understanding of what it is to be human.
"Mathematics such as biostatistics and bioinformatics, as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence will be critical to making sense of this avalanche of data, ensuring we can fast-track discovery and clinical translation," says Professor Mattick.
Join Professor Mattick for the 2017 AMSI BioInfoSummer Public Lecture from 6pm, Wednesday, 6 December in Lecture theatre K309, Monash University (Caulfield Campus). Members of the public can register online at http://bis.amsi.org.au/public-lecture/.
This lecture is part of AMSI BioInfoSummer 2017 hosted by Monash University (Caulfield campus). Australia's leading bioinformatics and mathematical and computational biology training event, students, researchers and field professionals are exposed to cutting-edge discovery and technology in this fast-paced and exciting field.
"This year's public lecture exemplifies the dynamic and ever-evolving impact of bioinformatics on biological understanding and healthcare. BioinfoSummer is an important part of AMSI's ongoing training opportunities to help build the mathematical workforce need to position Australia as a STEM innovation leader," says AMSI Director, Professor Geoff Prince.
AMSI BioInfoSummer is jointly funded by the Department of Education and Training and the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, with support from Monash University, the Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society and EMBL Australia.


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Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof Kolapo Olusola has urged governorship aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State to focus their minds on how to ensure victory for the party in the 2018 governorship election rather than being bothered by his adoption as the preferred aspirant by the party stakeholders.
"Even from the word preferred, it means others are not excluded and imposition does not arise at all," the deputy governor said.
He thanked Governor Fayose for the confidence reposed in him, promising to continue from where he will stop on October 16, 2018.


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Does everyone like a bad boy? Well maybe, if he's a loveable rogue and there's plenty of those about. But there are those who go beyond the accepted limits - cross the line, though, and you are into shaky territory. Being a rascal may put a wry smile on the odd lip or make you roll your eyes, but when you are shocking or downright harmful, that's another matter altogether.
You might surmise that to murder your wife and her lover was the ultimate bad boy crime.
To discover your other half in bed with another man, is, by and large, not going to put you in a good mood. But when codes of honour and outward appearances are paramount, then the stakes ramp up.
It might be one thing to grab anything to hand in the heat of the moment and bludgeon your wife and lover to death, as the French would put it 'à la crime passionale', but Gesualdo's revenge was a dish served cold. He waited. And he planned.
Gesualdo had learned of his wife's infidelity through his family and friends and set up the whole sorry episode. Knowing his rival, the Duke of Andria was meeting up with his spouse, Gesualdo ordered servants to take up halberds and a gun, enter his unfaithful wife's chamber and hack them to death in her bed. The Duke was also shot. Worse still, Gesualdo declared that his wife was not dead enough and gave her a few extra stabbings himself just for good measure, but so ferociously that the weapon penetrated right through to the floorboards.
Gesualdo's second wife must have been a game girl. Firstly, she presumably agreed to marry the man who had mutilated her predecessor rather than merely divorce her or banish her to a nunnery. Secondly, she had the courage to seek terrible retribution of her own for his extra marital transgressions and insisted two of his concubines were tried for witchcraft.
Debussy, creator of the luscious La Mer and countless ravishing piano works, had severe problems relating to women. Yet according to biographer Marcel Dietschy, "women of all ages...clung to him like ivy to a wall".
"He sang scraps of this on his new piano, accompanied himself with a glissando on the piano, imitated the timpani on a pane of glass, the glockenspiel on a crystal vase. He hummed like a swarm; he laughed with his whole astonishing visage - and we were delighted."
The piece Debussy was taking off was Rimsky-Korsavov's Scheherezade, revelling in the rapt effect he swayed over the ladies.
Which might explain, if a man was living in sin, as it was thought of in the nineteenth century, with someone else, and they asked you to marry him, would your answer be yes?
This was the situation Debussy was in when he popped the question to his first wife, Lilly Texier. He had set up home in 1892 with Gabrielle Dupont, who it was generally surmised he met at some dubious venue or other, very possibly at L'Auberge de clou where Satie, Debussy's friend, played the piano for a living.
His single marriage proposal, but not to Gaby, might be one too many.Two is almost unimaginable, but three? Still, three there were.
The first was directed at Thérèse Roger, a singer who sang the premiere of his Blessed Damoiselle. The engagement was short lived. It might be difficult to believe but it was a blatant press announcement dated March 1894 which flagged the whole escapade up to Gaby who understandably was not best pleased.
A further affair led Gaby (who through all this misery was feverishly working as a milliner to make ends meet) to threaten suicide, though she did not carry it through.
In due course -1897 - to be more precise, along tripped another proposal, this time to Catherine Stevens.8 She had the good sense to prefer wealth over poverty and kicked Debussy into touch, saying she would have maintained her interest "if I hadn't met Henry." Henry Vivier was a doctor and a far more attractive and financially stable prospect. So at least a little of Debussy's own medicine was administered by way of the medical profession.
Somehow (though it takes a great wad of imagination to do so) Gaby and Debussy carried on. Almost inevitably, it did fall apart, on account of the last proposal, in 1898, which was carried through. To, as it happened, the bitter end.
Gaby even warned the latest woman to be sought out as a wife for the roving Debussy of his peculiar predelictions. Gaby and Lilly Texier happened to be friends and one suspects Gaby will have left no secrets in the closet. Against what must have been her better judgement,, Lilly went ahead.
A line Debussy wrote at the time did not bode well for Lilly and her upcoming marriage.
Having such a disparaging opinion of Lilly's cranial capacity, it was little wonder the marriage ended in disaster. For who should show up on Debussy's horizon but the highly intellectual Emma Bardac?
To be fair, Emma comes over as a bit of a minx. Lilly's version of her was, "Elle l'a eu par la guele." (She's hooked him).
There is an ironic twist to this dreadful termination of the marriage. Debussy had threatened to kill himself if Lilly chose to turn his proposal down some five years previously.
Old Etonian born Philip Heseltine who preferred the moniker Peter Warlock, was an eccentric character, to put it mildly. Born in the Savoy Hotel, London, no less, he led a short, bohemian and frankly, suspect life.
There have been questions over his mental stability and it's no surprise that Gesualdo came to his attention for study.
Several composers at the beginning of the twentieth century were interested in collecting folk music, locking onto their ancient musical heritage. Warlock too joined in the trend, even meeting up with Bartok, bringing him to London.
With this activity in mind, Warlock was engaged to edit a publication, The Sackbut, championing early music, particularly from the Renassaisance.
In 1917 Warlock became absorbed in the occult, reading about the ignominious Aleister Crowley. Crowley gained a notorious reputation by joining a the Hermetic Order of the Dawn, an offshoot of the Rosicrucians, and claimed he was guided by spirits. He self-styled himself as "The Beast 666" and wrote a novel, The Diary of a Drug Fiend which was viewed as many as autobiographical. Crowley's notoriety was further enhanced after a follower died, it was said, after participating in a sacrilegious ritual in which the mostly female cult members danced naked in a circle at what came to be known as the Tregerthen Horror. The outraged British press condemned Crowley as "the wickedest man in the world."
He omitted allusions to his occult leanings in his flippant poem, but otherwise it pretty well rounded up his reprehensible existence.
Considering the breathless race through life Warlock chose it's a wonder he put his head down to compose any music at all. Yet he did, and his Capriole Suite is a delight, merging his love of early British folk style with a twentieth century modern twist.
The sackbut is an early version of the trombone. They came in four sizes, alto, tenor bass and great bass to form a 'choir' and each had a double slide to vary the pitch.
While some composers may have earned their dubious reputation behind the bedroom door, one was content to be marked for posterity to be viewed as the composer content to stab his friends and mentors in the back. A shame, as the music he produced from his pen forms a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire. It's just that the same nib also scratched poisonous words onto paper, leaving no doubt at the kind of obnoxious individual he was.
So who was it that Wagner had cause to treat so shamefully? No less than acclaimed opera composer and the man who gave Wagner a foot up to put his own operas on the stage: Giacomo Meyerbeer.
basked in the comfortable knowledge that his own opera, Robert le Diable was doing very nicely indeed. A tale about William the Conqueror's father, Robert, who allegedly was the son of the devil, it was a platform for melodrama on a grand scale over a mammoth period of 5 hours. It secured Meyerbeer's position as a leading light of opera composition throughout Europe in the nineteenth century.
Sitting pretty, as he thought, Meyerbeer evidently thought he could be generous to up and coming composers. Wagner easily fitted the bill.
His deference and sycophancy lent the correct amount of prostration before a darling of the opera house and Meyerbeer was so impressed with the score of the opera Wagner was working on - Rienzi - that he agreed to help Wagner up the ladder. Two letters were dispatched to the Paris Opera, one each to the conductor and director recommending they stage a Wagner opera he had already completed - Das Liebesverbot.
The rapier of hatred was thrust into Meyerbeer's reputation, and it stuck.
Wagner's anti-Jewish stance was not confined to Meyerbeer. Mendelssohn, born into a Jewish family but who was in fact baptised and wrote a wealth of music aimed at the Protestant church, also got it in the neck.
A thoroughly unpleasant individual, you will agree, but Wagner wrote some wonderful music, unless, of course, you are in Rossini's camp. He quipped "Wagner is a composer who has beautiful moments but awful quarter hours."
Is it intense creativity that induces, at best, unconventional behaviour in some of our best loved composers? Or is it that their behaviour happens to be well documented and this sort of thing was going on all the time, secretly or not so secretly? If we take characters from other creative arts - Charles Dickens, Byron, and most painters, aggrieved wives had to put up with self absorbed husbands because laws favoured men, and with it a license to get away with whatever they could.
Walton was very much one of those selfish husbands, well known for sleeping with just about every woman he met in the society circles he moved in and happy to live at the expense of the wealthy.
It's quite amazing what people will put up with, but despite everything, they do.
Music that was incredibly difficult to perform and bitingly disparaging comments - Boulez delivered both in spades.
His second piano sonata falls into the infamous category of let's say, of the challengingly technical. Yvonne Loriot reputedly cried at the prospect of performing it.31 The live performance of Maurizio Pollini will give you some idea of the barriers this virtuosic pianist faced. No wonder even Loriot, herself a pianist who could circumnavigate the complexities of her husband's (Messiaen) complicated compositions, almost lost her nerve.
Messiaen himself took Boulez for composition lessons at the Paris Conservatoire, but eventually they fell out over his unbridled remarks. Boulez referred to Messiaen's style as "music of the brothel" 32 and went so far as to say the Turangalila symphony made him vomit.25 Boulez was a maverick hauling compositional techniques into unexplored areas and expected everyone to follow.
Messiaen of course was not the only composer who came in for criticism from the forthright Boulez. He infamously turned his back on Dutilleux at the performance of his first symphony33 and even the great opera composer Verdi did not escape. "Stupid, stupid, stupid!" he repeated.
Throughout all his acerbic insults though, Boulez perhaps felt his victims should be more thick skinned and loved to come out with the opposite of whatever the audience expected, often with a mischievous glint in his eye.3 Not that Verdi could have retaliated, being dead.
Nevertheless we should not forget his phenomenal conducting skills and razor sharp interpretations of French and German music. Boulez might be a name to put you off and creep back under the duvet, but take five minutes to listen to this excerpt from the second sonata. The amazing energy and dynamism is hard to resist and leaves you wanting more from this bad boy.
If you were asked to name an avant garde composer, Stockhausen might well be the one that first springs to mind.
He gained infamy for his compositions of extreme dissonance, the use of unusual instruments and puzzling directions. For instance in his 1969 work Fresco, the orchestral musicians were confronted with the instruction 'glissandos no faster than one octave per minute'.
Even more bizarre was one from In Aus den sieben Tagen (From the Seven Days) which asks the players to, "Live completely alone for four days, without food in complete silence, without much movement. After four days, late at night, without talking beforehand, play single sounds without thinking what you are playing. Close your eyes. Just listen." So, no thought for his performers' well being, then.
Whether you view Stockhausen as a megalomaniac or far sighted composer with the nature of sound at his heart, he was a modernist that couldn't be ignored.
Hello Reginald. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Stockhause is indeed an interesting guy, very complex, but then many composers were - part of being extraordinarily creative, perhaps!
Great article! I knew a few of these things about Wagner, but Walton, wow! Stockhausen is an interesting person!
Hi Flourish. I completely agree with you. The Me Too movement wasn't around when some of these composers were in their hey day. Even so, it's a wonder what women put up with, and I find it immensely sad, and indignant.
This was thoroughly enjoyable. These people are megalomaniacs and completely dysfunctional but were very entertaining to read about. Some of their behavior rose to abuse of a partner. It's hard to pick a terrible favorite. I can't believe others have not commented.


This page contains topics for the new GSP owner to consider. If you are adopting a GSP from us, you will also receive our Adoption Packet.
Petfinder has a number of resources on their site for new adopters and people considering adoption. Included is an extensive video library on a variety of topics, as well as a book geared for new adopters: The Adopted Dog Bible.
You've welcomed (or are about to welcome) the newest member of your family! Congratulations! We hope you have a long and happy life together. Here is some information about pet insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase a pet insurance plan, or set up a monthly savings plan to cover both routine and emergency veterinary needs for your new best friend. Some people may be able to pay the bills as they arise, but most people can benefit from the coverage and peace of mind that a pet insurance plan can offer.
Not all pet insurance is the same. It pays to do your research.
Consider more than price. Usually, the lower the price, the less coverage.
Claims are allowed from any licensed vet.
You pay the bill, then submit your claim (it's different than human health insurance).
Pet insurance protects you from large unexpected vet bills.
Do premiums increase with the age of the dog? Are all ages accepted?
Are GSPs covered? Any breed-related conditions not covered?
Does the policy cover accident, illness, routine care? All three?
What are the deductibles? Are there co-pays?
Pet insurance can help you, the loving adopter, take care of your new GSP!
We do not believe it is our role to give you specific recommendations on which brands to feed. That said, we do believe in feeding a high-quality diet to help keep your dog fit and healthy, whether you prepare everything yourself, purchase commercially available foods, or use a combination.
Since products and formulations change over time, and the needs of your dog may change over time, it can be helpful to periodically re-evaluate your dog's food. Other factors to take into consideration when making your pet food and treat purchases include corporate ethics, food recalls, and animal testing.
If you don't already have a vet, you'll want to find one, preferably before you adopt your new best friend. You'll want to take your GSP in for a check-up within 7 working days of adoption.
Ask people you trust for referrals, and ask both what they like about their vet, and if they have any complaints about their vet.
You are your dog's advocate. Be sure that you select a vet that you feel comfortable with and are able to communicate with, that will work with you in a partnership to provide what is best for you and your GSP.
Consider purchasing Speaking for Spot, and Your Dog's Best Health: A Dozen Reasonable Things to Expect from Your Vet, by Dr. Nancy Kay. Learn to become the ultimate advocate for your pet's health. These books cover such topics as how to select a vet, questions to ask, the 10 Commandments of Veterinary Visits, and reasonable expectations for both your vet and you!
Vet care is no longer just about vaccinations. The annual visit with your veterinarian focuses on wellness and preventative care. The Canine Preventative Healthcare Guidelines are now available from the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Pet Rescue Rx is a new concept in pet medications. Competitive pricing for you and a donation of 100% of the net profits of your order for our foster dogs. Outstanding customer service. Pet Rescue Rx carries the exact same FDA and EPA approved pet meds that your local veterinarian does but at significant savings for you. All leading brands including Frontline Plus, K9 Advantix II, Advantage II, Dasuquin, Greenies and Heartgard. All prescription medications require approval by your veterinarian and Pet Rescue Rx pharmacists will call your veterinarian for you to verify the order. Please select NorCal GSP Rescue during the check out process.
Yes, please! Training is a great way to form a strong bond with your GSP. Your trainer will also assist you in the adjustment process as you get your new family member settled. If you are adopting an adult GSP, be assured that dogs of any age can learn and will benefit from training. See more information about training and trainers on our GSP Training and Info page. Good dog!
At some point, you may need to board your GSP. It's best if you've planned in advance and selected a provider so you'll know your GSP is safe and secure while you're away.
Common boarding options include kennels, cage-free boarding, and pet sitters. Which one is right for you, and how do you go about evaluating the choices, the options, and the providers? Here's a great article written by our founder that lays it all out for you.
Final hint: don't wait until the last minute to make your decisions and try to get a reservation!
So many things to know and keep track of, but here's a handy set of information from the ASPCA – get familiar with foods, poisons, plants and more that can be dangerous for your pets. You might also want to enter this ASPCA phone number into your phone or address book, or post it on your fridge/bulletin board: Got a Poison Emergency? Call (888) 426-4435. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
Lost dogs can't call home, so NorCal GSP Rescue has partnered with Whistle, a GPS Tracker for pets, that lets you monitor your dog's location at any time of day. Use this link and get $15 off with the promo code SHELTERLOVE. Whistle's device attaches to your dog's collar and tracks movements throughout the day so you know what s/he is doing when you're not around. NorCal GSP Rescue receives 50% of each sale. Did you know that a microchip is not a GPS tracker? All of NorCal GSP Rescue's dogs receive a microchip prior to adoption, in case a dog's collar or tags are lost. But many adopters prefer additional means of tracking their best friend – if that's you, check out what Whistle has to offer.
There are many articles available in print and online about disaster preparedness. We found this blog post by Dr. Nancy Kay to be quite comprehensive, and outlines everything you should consider as you put together your plan for your pet.
I wanted to remind everyone what it's like during middle-of-the-night emergencies. Some tips that helped us: keep leashes/harnesses in the same place every night so even in the dark, you know where to get them. Might keep a flashlight there too! Leash your pup right away — even if they run off, it'll be clear that they are lost and need help. WATCH OUT FOR BROKEN GLASS! it was everywhere, and prevented us from using at least one exit (others were wedged shut). Also, WATCH OUT for other dogs. If you have an extra leash, walk out the door with it. Our neighbor's dog nearly attacked us and neighbor did not have a leash! And lastly, we weren't prepared for the endless stream of PG&E workers, city inspectors, contractors – these might frighten your pup and s/he could take off.
What Will Happen To My GSP If I Die?
Preparation of a will or trust should be thought of as a caring gift to someone you love. But what if that "special someone" is your family pet? In the course of estate planning, people are often concerned about what will happen to their pets when they die. Everyone is encouraged to prepare either a will or a trust as part of basic estate planning. It is a simple matter for pet owners to designate in their will someone to take care of their pets as well as a tidy sum to be reserved for the pet's expenses (food, vet bills, toys, etc.).
A surprising number of people ask whether they can leave money for the care of their companion animals. The answer is a resounding "Yes!" California law now provides for animal trusts that can actually be enforced. Animal trusts are no longer "honorary," depending only on the honesty of the animal's custodian. You can leave money for a particular animal and be certain that the terms of the trust, as established by you, will be carried out. You can designate that the money be used for feeding, veterinary bills, maintenance, and any other aspects of the animal's care. For example, does your dog require prescription dog food? Trust funds can be used to pay for the special food. You can also appoint a successor custodian to take care of the animal if the designated person can no longer care for the animal.
Under the California Probate Code, a trust for the care of an animal is a valid trust that can be enforced in court. An action to enforce a pet trust can be brought by "any person interested in the welfare of the animal." This includes animal-care organizations such as the SPCA and similar non-profits that have as their principal activity the care of animals. In addition, the settlor (person creating the trust) may designate certain persons who will have the right to bring a court action to enforce the trust. If no one has been designated in the trust instrument, the court can even appoint a person to enforce the trust.
Generally, regular accountings are required, and copies must be given to any nonprofit charitable organization (such as the SPCA) that has as its principal activity the care of animals and that has requested these accountings in writing. These and other protections were put in place by the State Legislature to protect against fraud and abuse with funds that were intended to provide for much-loved companion animals. For example, a remainder beneficiary (a person who is designated to receive funds remaining upon the animal's death), an enforcer named in the trust, and animal-care organizations all have the right to check on the animal, inspect the animal's living situation, and review the financial records of the trust.
The Probate Code mandates that trust income and principal may not be used for any purpose other than the benefit of the animal.
In certain situations, you may want to include a special clause in your will or trust to protect the animal(s) from being used for research or testing. You may want to leave a portion of the estate to the SPCA or another animal protection organization, such as NorCal GSP Rescue.
A living trust provides all the benefits of a will and none of the drawbacks, and can also be used to ensure your pet will be well cared for. The pet's trust can be inserted right into your living trust. For people who love their companion animals, the provisions governing pet trusts are an exciting and welcome addition to our Probate Code.
If you are interested in making a donation to NorCal GSP Rescue in your Will or Trust of at least $10,000, Attorney Malkin will prepare your Will or Trust at no charge.


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import datetime
from south.db import db
from south.v2 import SchemaMigration
from django.db import models

class Migration(SchemaMigration):

    def forwards(self, orm):
        # Adding model 'InvitationKey'
        db.create_table('invitation_invitationkey', (
            ('id', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.AutoField')(primary_key=True)),
            ('key', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.CharField')(max_length=40)),
            ('date_invited', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.DateTimeField')(auto_now_add=True, blank=True)),
            ('from_user', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.related.ForeignKey')(related_name='invitations_sent', to=orm['auth.User'])),
            ('uses_left', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.IntegerField')(default=1)),
        ))
        db.send_create_signal('invitation', ['InvitationKey'])

        # Adding M2M table for field registrant on 'InvitationKey'
        db.create_table('invitation_invitationkey_registrant', (
            ('id', models.AutoField(verbose_name='ID', primary_key=True, auto_created=True)),
            ('invitationkey', models.ForeignKey(orm['invitation.invitationkey'], null=False)),
            ('user', models.ForeignKey(orm['auth.user'], null=False))
        ))
        db.create_unique('invitation_invitationkey_registrant', ['invitationkey_id', 'user_id'])

        # Adding model 'InvitationUser'
        db.create_table('invitation_invitationuser', (
            ('id', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.AutoField')(primary_key=True)),
            ('inviter', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.related.ForeignKey')(to=orm['auth.User'], unique=True)),
            ('invitations_remaining', self.gf('django.db.models.fields.IntegerField')()),
        ))
        db.send_create_signal('invitation', ['InvitationUser'])

    def backwards(self, orm):
        # Deleting model 'InvitationKey'
        db.delete_table('invitation_invitationkey')

        # Removing M2M table for field registrant on 'InvitationKey'
        db.delete_table('invitation_invitationkey_registrant')

        # Deleting model 'InvitationUser'
        db.delete_table('invitation_invitationuser')

    models = {
        'auth.group': {
            'Meta': {'object_name': 'Group'},
            'id': ('django.db.models.fields.AutoField', [], {'primary_key': 'True'}),
            'name': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'unique': 'True', 'max_length': '80'}),
            'permissions': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ManyToManyField', [], {'to': "orm['auth.Permission']", 'symmetrical': 'False', 'blank': 'True'})
        },
        'auth.permission': {
            'Meta': {'ordering': "('content_type__app_label', 'content_type__model', 'codename')", 'unique_together': "(('content_type', 'codename'),)", 'object_name': 'Permission'},
            'codename': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '100'}),
            'content_type': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ForeignKey', [], {'to': "orm['contenttypes.ContentType']"}),
            'id': ('django.db.models.fields.AutoField', [], {'primary_key': 'True'}),
            'name': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '50'})
        },
        'auth.user': {
            'Meta': {'object_name': 'User'},
            'date_joined': ('django.db.models.fields.DateTimeField', [], {'default': 'datetime.datetime.now'}),
            'email': ('django.db.models.fields.EmailField', [], {'max_length': '75', 'blank': 'True'}),
            'first_name': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '30', 'blank': 'True'}),
            'groups': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ManyToManyField', [], {'to': "orm['auth.Group']", 'symmetrical': 'False', 'blank': 'True'}),
            'id': ('django.db.models.fields.AutoField', [], {'primary_key': 'True'}),
            'is_active': ('django.db.models.fields.BooleanField', [], {'default': 'True'}),
            'is_staff': ('django.db.models.fields.BooleanField', [], {'default': 'False'}),
            'is_superuser': ('django.db.models.fields.BooleanField', [], {'default': 'False'}),
            'last_login': ('django.db.models.fields.DateTimeField', [], {'default': 'datetime.datetime.now'}),
            'last_name': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '30', 'blank': 'True'}),
            'password': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '128'}),
            'user_permissions': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ManyToManyField', [], {'to': "orm['auth.Permission']", 'symmetrical': 'False', 'blank': 'True'}),
            'username': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'unique': 'True', 'max_length': '30'})
        },
        'contenttypes.contenttype': {
            'Meta': {'ordering': "('name',)", 'unique_together': "(('app_label', 'model'),)", 'object_name': 'ContentType', 'db_table': "'django_content_type'"},
            'app_label': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '100'}),
            'id': ('django.db.models.fields.AutoField', [], {'primary_key': 'True'}),
            'model': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '100'}),
            'name': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '100'})
        },
        'invitation.invitationkey': {
            'Meta': {'object_name': 'InvitationKey'},
            'date_invited': ('django.db.models.fields.DateTimeField', [], {'auto_now_add': 'True', 'blank': 'True'}),
            'from_user': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ForeignKey', [], {'related_name': "'invitations_sent'", 'to': "orm['auth.User']"}),
            'id': ('django.db.models.fields.AutoField', [], {'primary_key': 'True'}),
            'key': ('django.db.models.fields.CharField', [], {'max_length': '40'}),
            'registrant': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ManyToManyField', [], {'blank': 'True', 'related_name': "'invitations_used'", 'null': 'True', 'symmetrical': 'False', 'to': "orm['auth.User']"}),
            'uses_left': ('django.db.models.fields.IntegerField', [], {'default': '1'})
        },
        'invitation.invitationuser': {
            'Meta': {'object_name': 'InvitationUser'},
            'id': ('django.db.models.fields.AutoField', [], {'primary_key': 'True'}),
            'invitations_remaining': ('django.db.models.fields.IntegerField', [], {}),
            'inviter': ('django.db.models.fields.related.ForeignKey', [], {'to': "orm['auth.User']", 'unique': 'True'})
        }
    }

    complete_apps = ['invitation']

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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