In the decades before his in 2016 death, Rick Bartow (Wiyot/Mad River) assembled an impressive body of paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures that treated subjects from several Native American mythologies as well as themes of abstraction and more recognizably western iconography. Although he's acknowledged on the national scale, as a recent commission by the National Museum of the American Indian attests, Bartow has rarely rated the kind of critical attention accorded to peers like James Luna (Puyukitchum/Luiseño), Edgar Heap of Birds (Cheyenne/Arapaho), or Marie Watt (Seneca) whose work fits more obviously into the visual vocabulary of what passes for good contemporary art. Compared with Luna's pointed performances, which tackled ideas about identity and discursive representation head-on, Bartow's emotive, colorful paintings of animals look more like the critical reformulations of modern art au courant during the mid-century years. His reception has been more pronounced in the Pacific Northwest, where he is treated as a prominent regional artist and championed by local curators like the Hallie Ford Museum's Rebecca Dobkins, and it's little surprise that this retrospective, which encompasses most of his career, began life at the University of Oregon's campus museum.
Encyclopedic with respect to medium and chronology, the show is the most definitive overview of Bartow's career to date and, although it was assembled while the artist was alive, its Chicago stop feels like the final mark punctuating an extraordinarily productive career. His later art dominates, however, and given the exhibition's import this critic would have preferred to see more of the artist's early pieces from the eighties. The show makes a few things clear: despite his protean output, for example, Bartow maintained a fairly consistent aesthetic throughout. His works, old and new, draw on slightly surreal juxtaposed forms and a limited vocabulary of unorthodox painterly moves. These recur in his sculptures and prints, so that "After Van Gogh," a deceptively simple sculpture of lead, wood, nails, copper, acrylic and crab claws, shares a host of formal similarities with "Raven in the Whirlwind," a monoprint made over a decade later. Often interpreted as participating in a Native American tradition of transformation, whether of self, world or other, his works dilate on blurry, confused forms that variously overlap and blend. "From Nothing Coyote Creates Himself," an important sculpture fashioned from metal and carved wood, shows an outstretched arm resolving into the leering face of a coyote, with a few studded pins descending down the wooden shaft in order to conceptually tether limb and mask.
You don't have to squint to place Bartow's work alongside other artists who have likewise used gestures of obfuscation to present the locus of myth and memory. The disturbing graphite drawing that gives the exhibition its name puts me in mind, like so many of his drypoint etchings, of Leonard Baskin's powerful illustrations for Ted Hughes' poetry. The suite "Ten Little Indians," which gathers partially-realized drawings of Native figures, seems to decompose the tradition of ethnographic portraiture best exemplified by George Catlin. The violent application of pastel and paint, dissolving at times and clashing at others, often conjures glimpses of skulls, teeth, and feverish bodies in the mode of Bacon. Indeed, "Perseverance," a later work, wouldn't have looked out of place in his studio during the sixties, and I suspect that the triptych "PTSD I, II, III" owes something specific to Bacon's own triptychs from this period. Fritz Scholder, who also claimed Bacon as an influence, is the major touchstone throughout.
"Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain" shows through April 13 at the Schingoethe Center at Aurora University, 1315 Prairie Street, Aurora.


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Baltimore mob physically attacks a police officer; officials claim outrage
Baltimore Sun | Jan 20, 2020 | News | 0
Baltimore officials giving the usual tired old statements that seldom, if ever, result in action.
A video circulating on social media captured a Baltimore Police sergeant being kicked by onlookers as he struggled to restrain a male on the ground Friday night.
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said in a statement that just before midnight, a sergeant was doing a business check on Pennsylvania Avenue when a person in the business became argumentative with the sergeant and spit in his face.
A video that appears to capture the aftermath shows the officer straddling a male, attempting to arrest him, as a group of bystanders surround the officer, some of whom then kick the officer. Another person in the crowd can be seen attempting to pull the male away from the officer, dragging the male as the officer continues to restrain him.
A statement from Mayor Bernard C. "Jack" Young's office said police arrested one person and police are attempting to identify the onlookers who kicked the officer.
"We have a simple message for everyone involved. Do yourselves a favor and surrender. That type of behavior will not be tolerated and each person arrested will be held accountable," Young's statement said.
In a tweet, council President Brandon Scott called the behavior in the video "unacceptable."
"Interfering with an arresting officer is a line that should not be crossed," he said.
Harrison said investigators are working to identify people involved in the incident and plan to bring charges against them. Such behavior, he said, "will not be tolerated. I am outraged, as any resident of Baltimore should be, by this incident. We can not, and will not, allow any member of the public, or one of our officers, to be assaulted."
Harrison said Saturday that he believes the officer acted appropriately.
"Based on our preliminary review of the incident, the sergeant did nothing to provoke the assault, and the sergeant should be commended for using the appropriate amount of force to apprehend his assailant," he said.
Sgt. Mike Mancuso, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3, said the sergeant "is a little banged up and recovering."
Young said the video "is a reminder of the dangers our law enforcement officers face on the job."
Mancuso said the video exemplifies broader issues facing officers on the job, including what he called restrictive polices by a federal consent decree and State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's office's "activist" agenda. Mosby's office has had a tense relationship with the union since her office charged six officers in 2015 after the arrest and death of West Baltimore resident Freddie Gray. His death later sparked days of protest and a night of rioting.
Two years after his death and a U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigation, the city entered into a consent decree that requires the department to implement widespread policing reforms.
The video is "A perfect example where the consent decree and overbearing policies and an activist state's attorney has gotten law enforcement in Baltimore," Mancuso said.
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Oxfordshire Apprenticeships were delighted to celebrate the best of Apprenticeships in Cherwell last Friday as proud sponsors of the Cherwell Business Awards 'Apprenticeship of the Year' Award for the third year. The award went to Banbury-based Social Sidekick, with congratulations also going to our fantastic runners-up, both also based in Banbury – Fine Lady Bakeries and Prodrive.
Social Sidekick is a Social Media Management Agency, designed to take the hassle out of social media for small businesses. It was founded in 2013 by Catalogues 4 Business Digital Director Richard Hunter.
The firm recruited their first Apprentice approximately three years ago to help start and manage the Agency. Since then, six more Apprentices have been trained to manage a portfolio of around 10 clients. This enables them to gain real experience and understanding of a digital marketing environment and all the associated accompanying skills.
Apprentices are encouraged to use their initiative and not to be afraid of making mistakes. They are also encouraged to be proactive with their clients, making creative suggestions and offering extra services such as blogs, Facebook competitions and adverts.
Our judges felt that the 'sidekick' deserved to step into the spotlight because of the responsibility and trust the firm gives their Apprentices, showing just how brightly they can shine when given the opportunity. They set a fantastic example to other employers of how Apprentices can be used to grow a business. Social Sidekick really does have Apprentices at its heart and couldn't run without them. They're not just part of the team – they are the team!
Our award was presented by Emily Bampton, a Relationship Management Apprentice at NatWest. Emily was on the judging panel, as we felt that it was important to have an Apprentice's view on what makes an award winning Apprenticeship scheme.
Emily joined us in February 2016 as an Apprenticeship Ambassador and knows how great it feels to win an award, having been crowned Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year at the inaugural Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards during National Apprenticeship Week in March.
Over 240 people attended Gala Dinner, held at the fabulous Heythrop Park, to celebrate the hard work, success and entrepreneurship of business people within Cherwell District. It was fantastic to see Apprenticeship schemes celebrated as a mark of success alongside other aspects of business such as innovation and creativity.
With an increase of 21% in 16-18 year olds starting an Apprenticeship in Cherwell during 2015/16 and a quarter of Oxfordshire's Apprentices living in the district, we're grateful to the Cherwell Business Awards organising committee for giving us this opportunity to recognise the commitment of local Apprenticeship employers and share good practice.
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Islamist extremists leading the way post-Arab Spring, By Ioannis Michaletos
The aftermath of the Arab Spring, which is a loose term concerning the collapse of autocratic yet secular regimes in the MENA region, results into the proliferation of Al Qaed type groups.
They tend to move from one country to another and mobilize themselves by relying on substancial financing by the same Islamist circles that have been raging a covert war against dozens of countries all over the world since the 80's. The following short outlook, focuses on Tunisia.
According to Walid Phares, the Arab Spring is facing "More questions in Tunisia, as civil society NGOs are uncovering more information about the Salafi recruitment of Jihadists and sending them to join the al Qaeda linked groups in Syria". In fact this country, as well as Libya and to a lesser extent Egypt are being used as spring boards for the recruitment and proliferation of terrorist groups that venture into Syria, Mali and eventually will spread into the entire MENA region over the coming months and years.
Below is a photo of Salafi Jihadi recruits training for 'Syria's Jihad.' Secular opposition sources have recognized a number of Jihadists on the picture. An observer in Washington said "the uncovering of Jihadists in Tunisia is only a prelude to a full exposure of the vast Jihadi network from Tunisia to Libya and beyond."
Moreover, an interesting news item follows by to WorldTribune.com, adding more details on the supply of weapons from Libya to Tunisia presently.
CAIRO — Tunisia has reported the seizure of another weapons cache.
The Interior Ministry said a large cache of arms and explosives was found near Tunis.
Officials said authorities believed elements linked to Al Qaida were smuggling weapons in Tunisia from neighboring Algeria and Libya. They said Al Qaida could be working with elements of the Salafist movement, which has been clashing with police and secular activists in Tunisia. The ministry said security forces seized scores of AK-47 Kalashnikov assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, munitions and explosives.
"The operation was conducted by the National Guard," the ministry said. In a statement on Feb. 21, the ministry said the National Guard was supported by a counter-insurgency commando unit during the raid in Mnihla. There were no casualties reported in the operation on late Feb. 20.
This marked the second major weapons cache found in Tunisia in as many months. In January 2013, authorities found a large amount of weapons in Medenine near the border with Libya.
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PHELAN-(VVNG.com): If your family is seeking a wonderful holiday experience without breaking the bank one great way is locating beautiful light displays to get their family in the Christmas spirit. There are several locations in the Victor Valley that have one or two homes with beautiful light displays, but there is nothing else quite like the Mistletoe Light Show in Phelan.
The Mistletoe light show located at 2478 Sierra Road in the city of Phelan is a small drive from most Victor Valley, but is sure to please, especially those with children. The elaborate 2 acre display is free to enter by vehicle or on foot. Donations are appreciated and go to Breast Cancer Awareness, Childhood Cancer, Leukemia, & SMA (Spinal muscular atrophy). You can also watch the show from the train which drives slowly through the area slowly so you can experience everything almost as if you were walking through for only $1 per person. Also, your children can visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus while you are there and if you bring a camera, you can snap a couple of photos.
The light show is put on yearly by the Rothwell family of Phelan. The hours are Sunday through Thursday 6pm to 8pm and Friday 6pm-9pm (weather permitting). Dates are November 27th through December 27th and since Santa has such a busy month, he is only available on Friday and Saturday.
Take your family for a low cost or free family fun holiday experience. If you can afford to donate they ask that you give a donation in any size that you would like to, if you are unable to the Rothwell family would still like to welcome you to come enjoy this beautiful light show.


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Recognizing Iran regime's real opponents
Mostafa Aslani
Point 1: International sanctions
In order to survive, the Iranian regime needs to continue funding its proxy groups and militias across the region so that it can continue spreading chaos and suppressing its opposition. International sanctions are a major impediment to the regime and it cannot get around the oil sanctions enough to bring in the revenue that it requires.
The main opposition to the Iranian regime, the PMOI / MEK and the NCRI, welcome the tough economic sanctions and have called on all governments and the UN Security Council to increase economic pressure on the regime.
The Iranian regime had access to billions of dollars when previous sanctions were lifted. It could have made a huge difference to the lives of the Iranian people but it was plundered on terrorist activities. And to make the corrupt regime officials even richer, while the people got poorer and poorer.
The economic sanctions are wholly justified when we consider that any funds the regime has access to through trade will be plundered on belligerent or corrupt practices.
Anyone who does not support the U.S. sanctions are playing right into the regime's hands. The regime must be cut off from the funds that it uses to support terrorist groups and to spread chaos, as the opposition and the people of Iran know.
Point 2: IRGC designation
The IRGC is the regime's backbone, without which survival would not be possible. It is the main force behind the brutal oppression of the Iranian people and it is in charge of the regime's bloody exploits outside its borders. It is also the major power behind the country's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Those wanting to make the world a safer place will support the IRGC designation.
Point 3: The MEK
The main opposition to the Iranian regime, and the only viable alternative, is the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI / MEK). It has extensive support both inside Iran and abroad and the Iranian regime considers it to be the main enemy because of this. The MEK is striving for a democratic Iran that is free and where the people can enjoy human rights.
It has Resistance Units the whole way across the country and they work together to organize the major protests in which the people make their desire for regime change heard.
The Iranian regime has executed more than 100,000 members of the MEK in its four decade rule and anyone who dares to speak in support of the MEK in Iran risks arrest, imprisonment, torture and even execution.
The regime has spread much misinformation about the MEK and those that fall into the trap of believing the lies without looking up the facts are fuelling the misinformation.
How can the Iran threat be mitigated?
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the leader of the opposition, calls on democratic governments to ignore the regime's lobbies and listen to the long-suffering people of Iran. She suggests 6 ways in which the international community can curb the Iran threat.
Recognize that the people of Iran want freedom and not the clerical and despotic rule of the mullahs.
Designate all of the agencies and departments that export terrorism and fundamentalism as terrorist organizations, in particular the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).
Ensure that MOIS and IRGC Quds Force agents are not allowed to reside in the U.S. or Europe.
Ensure that the United Nations Security Council and the International Court of Justice take the dossier of the Iranian regime's human rights violations and massacre of political prisoners into account.
Ban the illegitimate regime from the UN and recognize the Iranian Resistance as the voice of the people of Iran.
Remove the regime and its proxies from Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria.
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Marcos on dad's regime: What am I to apologize for?
Senator Bongbong Marcos says 'recent political history' looks favorably on his father's legacy
Ayee Macaraig
Published: 10:40 AM August 26, 2015
Updated: 6:07 PM February 25, 2016
MARCOS PA RIN? Senator Bongbong Marcos says young people are now saying, 'Marcos kami.' File photo by Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – "What am I to say sorry about?"
Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr's likely bid for higher office in 2016 will revive questions on his father's brutal dictatorship but the lawmaker sees nothing to apologize for.
In an interview with ANC's Headstart on Wednesday, August 26, Marcos responded to questions on whether he will apologize for corruption and human rights abuses during his father's regime if he runs for president or vice president.
"Will I say sorry for the thousands and thousands of kilometers [of roads] that were built? Will I say sorry for the agricultural policy that brought us to self-sufficiency in rice? Will I say sorry for the power generation? Will I say sorry for the highest literacy rate in Asia? What am I to say sorry about?"
Marcos said he always apologizes for his own transgressions but said his family's stand on his father's presidency is different.
"We have constantly said that if during the time of my father, kung may nasagasaan, o merong sinasabing hindi natulungan o (if there were those who were run over or those saying they were not helped or) they were victimized in some way or another, of course, we are sorry that happened. Nobody wants that to happen. These are instances that have fallen through the cracks."
The senator has been defending his father's record ever since admitting that he is eyeing a higher post next year. In previous interviews, he said that being a Marcos is not a political liability but is even an advantage.
Marcos is the political heir and namesake of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the Philippines form 1965 to 1986. Under the Marcos dictatorship, the Marcos family and its cronies faced allegations of amassing ill-gotten wealth, suppressing civil rights, as well as detaining, torturing and killing activists and dissidents.
The historic 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution ousted Marcos and installed the widow of martyr Senator Benigno Aquino Jr into office, the late President Corazon Aquino. Their son, Benigno Aquino III, is now president.
The Marcos family was forced to live in exile in Hawaii, where the former dictator died in 1989. Three years later, his wife Imelda ran for president but lost. She tried the congressional route in 1995 and won as representative of Leyte, setting the stage for the Marcoses' political comeback.
Banking on the youth
The senator said a strong pro-Marcos sentiment especially among the youth inspired him to consider running for higher office even if he is lagging behind in surveys.
"It is surprising that young people who were not even alive at that time say that, 'Buti pa noong panahong iyon, alam namin, may ganito at may ganyan.' It was a bit of a surprise. I can understand people who were alive and experienced the administration of my father saying that but young people saying, 'We know what happened that time and we wish it would come back,' that's a new development we've never seen before," he said.
The senator said "recent political history" looked favorably on his father's legacy.
He added that there was a "constant refrain" that goes: "Buti pa noong panahon ni Marcos, maginhawa ang buhay. Buti pa noong panahon ni Marcos, tinutulungan kami ng pamahalaan. Maraming programa, maraming proyekto. Mula noong pinalitan siya, wala na kaming nakitang ganoon. Sana mabalik iyon." ('It was better during Marcos' time, life was more comfortable. It was better during Marcos' time, the government helped us. There were many programs and projects. Since he was replaced, we no longer experienced that. We hope that comes back.')
Marcos reiterated that he is still thinking over running for president or vice president. He has been in talks with opposition standard-bearer Vice President Jejomar Binay and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to form a possible tandem.
The senator said he was open to running with Binay even if the former human rights lawyer opposed his father's regime, and was a staunch supporter of the late President Aquino.
"I always say this is Philippine politics. You cannot discount the possibility of things you did not imagine would happen will happen. Never say never when it comes to politics. I always go back to the simple principle of keeping your options open," Marcos said.
On Duterte, Marcos said they have met several times, and asked each other about their political plans and possible scenarios. "What do you think if this happens? What do you think if that happens?"
Like Marcos' father, Duterte faces human rights allegations over the so-called Davao Death Squad, a group of vigilantes reportedly behind the summary execution of drug dealers, and even petty criminals and street children.
Whatever he decides on, Marcos has no plans of leaving the Nacionalista Party (NP) of tycoon and former Senate President Manuel Villar Jr.
"I have never really been comfortable with this trend in Philippine politics where turncoatism, you leave your party. I think that has been a weakness of our system so I don't subscribe to that," he said
Marcos added: "A national campaign needs a good party machinery. I think the time that I have been with the NP, I can say the party has been solid. We may not be the biggest party but we certainly are the most cohesive."
'Solid Ilocano vote, not Solid North'
Beyond his party, Marcos is counting on the support of those hailing from his home region, Ilocos Norte. The senator was a governor and representative of the province.
His sister, Imee, is the current governor of Ilocos Norte. Senator Marcos said Imee is preparing for re-election but the option of running for senator is still open. (READ: Imee Marcos tied to secret offshore trust)
Instead of calling his family's support base "Marcos loyalists" or voters of the so-called Solid North, Marcos said there is a new term for his supporters.
"We can be confident that there is now an Ilocano vote again. After 1986, what they called the Solid North was gone but in 2010, we could see it was returning. The Ilocanos voted together. That's a new development. The Ilocanos are not just from the north but we are now all over the country. It's the Ilocano vote, no longer the 'Solid North,' it's the 'Solid Ilocano Vote.'"
The senator said the demographics of Marcos supporters is now shifting.
"The traditional term for [Marcos loyalists] is those who remain loyal to the Marcos administration after 1986, those still demonstrating, taking mass action. We have a new phenomenon: young people who say, 'Marcos kami, Marcos din kami.'" (We are also Marcos supporters.)
To critics of his family, he said: "There is nothing I can do that will change what my father did …. History will judge him properly, and we'll leave it at that." – Rappler.com
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A selection of health policy stories from Massachusetts, Texas, Idaho, Florida, California, Kansas, North Carolina, Georgia and Minnesota.
On Election Day, voters in the Bay State will consider whether to approve the "Death With Dignity Act," a measure that would make Massachusetts just the third state in the country to formally approve physician-assisted suicide. The proposal, identified as Question 2 on the ballot, is nearly identical to laws passed in Oregon in 1994 and in Washington in 2008. But the politics is very different. The looming vote has split the state's medical community and mobilized opposition from the politically powerful Catholic Church (Grovum, 9/11).
State lawmakers, hospital system administrators and dozens of women urged Texas officials Tuesday not to sever funding to Planned Parenthood under a law barring state support for clinics affiliated with abortion providers. A smaller, but no less vocal, number of people opposing abortion turned out to applaud the move during an emotionally charged public hearing (Weissert, 9/11).
Idaho's taxpayers could save $380 million over six years by agreeing to expand Medicaid coverage for more low-income people under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, according an analysis by the Spokesman-Review. Currently, costs of caring for Idaho's indigent population -- often poor, single men with no children who don't currently qualify for Medicaid -- are borne by counties and the state as part of Idaho's "Catastrophic Health Care Fund." The total bill is expected to top $60 million next year (9/10).
Johnson County commissioners have hit a wall in their effort to learn how much the three insurance companies that have signed contracts to run the Kansas Medicaid program will collect in profit or administrative fees. State officials told them they would not share the requested financial information because it was "proprietary and confidential," according to Maury Thompson, director of Johnson County Developmental Supports, a county agency that provides services to the disabled and which initiated the information request (Shields, 9/10).
A Florida brain-injury facility accused of abusive and substandard practices is fighting a state order to move out scores of patients, saying regulators are overstepping their authority. The Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, located 50 miles southeast of Tampa in rural Wauchula, told the state Friday that it would not begin the process of discharging any patients until a judge hears an appeal it filed on Aug. 28. ... The dispute stems from a surprise inspection last month by three state agencies (Armstrong, 9/10).
A state oversight commission found little to no substance in reports of programmatic misconduct in its initial report released yesterday on concerns raised over compliance with Mental Health Services Act program in California. "Basically, in the programs that were mentioned, the descriptions of those programs were incomplete," said Jennifer Whitney, chief of communications for the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. ... Several recent news reports questioned 13 different programmatic elements that supposedly used MHSA funds for such things as yoga classes and a sweat lodge (Gorn, 9/11).
The pilot program, Partners for Children -- a joint partnership of CHPCC and the state Department of Health Care Services -- brings care to the home for some children with serious illness. Keeping those children in the home environment not only increases quality of life for those children and their families, but also results in better outcomes for those children, according to a study recently released by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. The study also found significant cost savings associated with the pilot program (Gorn, 9/10).
A low-profile drug discount program is getting increased attention from a federal agency and members of Congress, including scrutiny of a South Georgia hospital's medication purchases. The 340B drug discount program allows hospitals and other safety-net organizations to get big discounts when buying medications for low-income patients. Several U.S. lawmakers, in letters to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), have sought to ensure that the program is serving the right patients. They have cited a Government Accountability Office report saying the drug program has "inadequate" oversight by HRSA (Miller, 9/10).
Minnesota Public Radio: Community Paramedic Ranks Begin To Grow In Minn.
Minnesota could have within several years several hundred practicing "community paramedics," a new designation of health care providers spawned by the shortage of doctors and nurses in rural parts of the state. Once certified, community paramedics can deal with a range of non-emergency health care needs that otherwise, for example, might send people unnecessarily to the emergency room and wind up costing more. Minnesota is the first state in the country to establish the new classification under law (Robertson, 9/11).
Tired of repeating the same history every time you go to a doctor's office? A group gathered in Greensboro this week looks to make that a thing of the past. ... North Carolina has been slowly making progress on reaching the goals of computerizing health information and making that information accessible across the health care system. But realizing those promises is still a long way off. Getting closer to that goal is the purpose behind a two-day conference on health information technology in Greensboro (Hoban, 9/11).


Heather Smith does some wonderful things to wood and tiles. I would love to use that effect on my reclaimed wood flooring that is going into our new extension and how she does that (above) with a tile I do not know.
Amazing work! How is the work on your extension going?


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Mobile Phone Reviews
November 1, 2021 September 28, 2006 by Mobile Phone Reviewer
The Nokia 6233 is a sleek new Triband GSM (900/1800/1900Mhz) handset with 2100Mhz WCDMA support. It is a business-orientated 3G phone with a 240×320 pixel and 262,000 colours display, expandable memory and a 2 megapixel digital camera.
The Nokia's 6233 is essentially your typical candy-bar style handset, but with better parts. The 6233 has a sleek, sophisticated and refined feel to it, which is exemplified by its high-quality stainless steel finish and a soft-matte backing.
It's a more powerful handset than the 6230i in terms of specifications, and it is only slightly heavier at 110 grams compared to 99 grams for the 6230i.
The 240×320 pixel TFT panel is capable of displaying 262,000 colours, which is much more better than the 208×208 pixel panel in the 6230i.
The 2 megapixel digital camera with 8X digital zoom is positioned on the back of handset, but there is no flash. The camera is built-in, as is Bluetooth and infrared connectivity, which provides compatibility with Bluetooth car-kits, wireless headsets, and other phones.
There is a absolutely great feature in Nokia 6233, Flight mode that gives you access to Java applications, games, and other non-call related features while on a plane, but only practical and useful if you've extra large memory capacity for storing videos, pictures, and messages. Fortunately, the 6233 supports microSD cards up to 2GB and a 64MB card comes in the box.
The 6233 can play back MP3 and AAC audio plus MPEG4 and H.263 video plus some other formats. The 6233 comes with a built-in FM radio. As a 3G handset, the 6233 can also play back streaming multimedia, and it supports Nokia's "Visual Radio" application too.
Sound quality via the 6233's built-in stereo loudspeakers is about 7/10 on balance, and while significantly better than previous Nokia models. It works perfectly though for use of the loudspeaker function on calls.
The email client on the 6233 comes with a spam filter to avoid junk mail. Besides, there's a WAP 2.0 browser and the usual array of PIM functions and utilities.
The good: Relatively small size for a 3G phone,microSD card support up to 2GB, Stainless steel finish, In-built stereo speakers, 2-megapixel camera.
The bad:No video calls, Some Web pages don't resize correctly in browser, Battery life no better than comparable models, Won't fit old Nokia car-kit cradles
The bottom line:The 6233 is a reasonably priced 3G handset that despite the absence of video calls performs excellently in the vast array of features it does possess. Ultimately, the 6233 is a smallish classically-designed handset that is easy-to-use, and which builds upon the success of previous models like the 6230i, but packs a little more punch.
The Nokia 6233 Specifications:
Technology GSM / UMTS
Dimensions 108 x 46 x 18 mm, 81 cc (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.71 in)
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 2.0 inches, 30 x 40 mm, 12.4 cm2 (~24.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
5-way navigation key
Downloadable wallpapers, screensavers
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot), 64 MB included
Phonebook 500 x 16 fields, Photocall
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Internal 6MB
Single 2 MP
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC ringtones
Infrared port Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio
USB Pop-Port
Messaging SMS, MMS, EMail, Instant Messaging
Games Nokia World Cup, 3D Street Racer, 3D Snake + Downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
MP3/AAC/M4A stereo player
3GPP/MP4 player
Type Removable Li-Po 1100 mAh battery (BP-6M)
Talk time Up to 4 h (2G) / 3 h 6 min (3G)
SAR EU 0.80 W/kg (head)
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Gaps in the evidence for treatment decisions in cystic fibrosis: A systematic review
Nicola Jane Rowbotham, Sherie Smith, Andrew P. Prayle, Karen A. Robinson, Alan Robert Smyth
Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disorder. Treatment is complex and evidence for treatment decisions may be absent. Characterising gaps in the research evidence will highlight treatment uncertainties and help prioritise research questions. We systematically identified the evidence gaps for treatment decisions in CF. Methods: We searched for systematic reviews and guidelines on treatment interventions in CF. Two researchers identified eligible reviews with arbitration from a third. Using a structured framework, we extracted and characterised evidence gaps. Results: There were 73 reviews and 21 guidelines that met our inclusion criteria. From these, we identified 148 evidence gaps across a range of treatment areas. We found 111 evidence gaps through systematic reviews and a further 37 from guidelines. The reason for an evidence gap could only be reliably characterised for systematic reviews. In most cases, there was more than one explanation - most commonly few or no trials (97/111 evidence gaps). Other important factors leading to evidence gaps were small sample size (49/111), inadequate duration of follow-up (38/111) or intervention (37/111) and factors relating to outcomes (35/111). Evidence gaps from both systematic reviews and guidelines fell into the following categories: Respiratory (91); Gastrointestinal (20); PhysiotherapyandExercise (16); Musculoskeletal (6); Endocrine (4); Basic defect of CF (8); Psychosocial (2); Ears, Nose and Throat (1). Conclusions: We have compiled an up-to-date list of treatment uncertainties in CF and the reasons for these uncertainties. These can be used as a resource to aid researchers and funders when planning future trials. PROSPERO registration number: Pre-results; CRD42015030111.
https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210858
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210858
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Cystic Fibrosis Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
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Rowbotham, N. J., Smith, S., Prayle, A. P., Robinson, K. A., & Smyth, A. R. (Accepted/In press). Gaps in the evidence for treatment decisions in cystic fibrosis: A systematic review. Thorax. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210858
Gaps in the evidence for treatment decisions in cystic fibrosis : A systematic review. / Rowbotham, Nicola Jane; Smith, Sherie; Prayle, Andrew P.; Robinson, Karen A.; Smyth, Alan Robert.
In: Thorax, 2018.
Rowbotham, NJ, Smith, S, Prayle, AP, Robinson, KA & Smyth, AR 2018, 'Gaps in the evidence for treatment decisions in cystic fibrosis: A systematic review', Thorax. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210858
Rowbotham NJ, Smith S, Prayle AP, Robinson KA, Smyth AR. Gaps in the evidence for treatment decisions in cystic fibrosis: A systematic review. Thorax. 2018. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210858
Rowbotham, Nicola Jane ; Smith, Sherie ; Prayle, Andrew P. ; Robinson, Karen A. ; Smyth, Alan Robert. / Gaps in the evidence for treatment decisions in cystic fibrosis : A systematic review. In: Thorax. 2018.
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Lobe Sciences Ltd Announces Change in Record Date of Share Consolidation
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 9, 2022) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") announces that further to the Company's June 6, 2022, news release, the record date for the six for one consolidation has been adjusted to June 10, 2022.
The Canadian Securities Exchange has published a bulletin confirming that trading will remain halted June 9, 2022, and resume trading on a consolidated basis on Friday, June 10.
About Lobe Sciences Ltd.
Lobe Sciences is a life sciences company focused on psychedelic medicines. The Company, through collaborations with industry-leading partners, is engaged in drug research and development using psychedelic compounds and the development of innovative devices and delivery mechanisms to improve mental health and wellness.
Lobe Sciences Ltd.
Philip J Young, CEO
info@lobesciences.com
NEITHER THE CSE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER HAVE REVIEWED OR ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE.
This does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy any securities.
Disclaimer for Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Company, research and development using psychedelic compounds, and the development of innovative devices and delivery mechanisms to improve mental health and wellness, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of the forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including changes to the regulatory environment;, that the Company's drug research and development activities may be unsuccessful; that drugs and medical devices produced by, or on behalf of, the Company, may not work in the manner intended or at all, and may subject the Company to product liability or other liability claims; that the Company may not be able to attain the Company's corporate goals and objectives; and other risk factors detailed in the Company's continuous disclosure filings from time to time, as available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and the Company does not intend to update any of the included forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicable Canadian securities laws.
Lobe Sciences Announces Share Consolidation
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – June 6, 2022) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") announces that its board of directors has authorized the implementation of a consolidation (the "Consolidation") of the Company's common shares (the "Shares") on the basis of one (1) post-Consolidation Share for every six (6) pre-Consolidation Shares, which will become effective on June 9, 2022 (the "Effective Date"). Neither the Company's name, nor its trading symbols, will change as a result of the Consolidation.
The Company currently has 229,383,983 Shares issued and outstanding. Following the Consolidation, there will be approximately 38,230,000 Shares issued and outstanding. No fractional Shares will be issued, and any fraction of a Share will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of Shares. The Shares will trade on a post-Consolidation basis under the new CUSIP #53946V206 and ISIN #CA53946V2066. The Shares are expected to begin trading on a post-Consolidation basis on the Canadian Securities Exchange when markets open on the Effective Date.
The exercise or conversion price and the number of Shares issuable under any of the Company's outstanding convertible securities will be proportionately adjusted upon the effectiveness of the Consolidation.
Shareholders of record as of the Effective Date will receive a letter of transmittal providing instructions for the exchange of their Shares as soon as practicable following the Effective Date.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Statements
Lobe Sciences Ltd. to Participate in the Lytham Partners Spring 2022 Investor Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 30, 2022) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") announced today that it will be participating in the Lytham Partners Spring 2022 Investor Conference taking place virtually on April 4-7, 2022.
The Company's webcast presentation will be available for viewing at 11:00am ET on Monday, April 4, 2022, on the Company's website or at https://wsw.com/webcast/lytham4/lobef/2174264. The webcast will also be archived and available for replay.
Management will be participating in virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the event. To arrange a meeting with management, please contact Lytham Partners at 1×1@lythampartners.com or register at www.lythampartners.com/spring2022invreg.
THE CSE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS RELEASE.
Lobe Sciences Ltd. to Participate in the 2022 Virtual Growth Conference Presented by Maxim Group LLC and Hosted by M-Vest on March 28th – 30th from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EDT
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 23, 2022) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") announced today that Philip Young, CEO, has been invited to present at the 2022 Virtual Growth Conference, presented by Maxim Group LLC and hosted by M-Vest, on March 28th – 30th from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT.
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During this virtual conference, investors will hear from executives from a wide range of sectors including Biotech, Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Financial Services, Fintech & REITS, Gaming & Entertainment, Healthcare, Healthcare IT, Infrastructure, Shipping and Technology/ Media/Telecom. The conference will feature company presentations, fireside chats, roundtable discussions, and live Q&A with CEOs moderated by Maxim Research Analysts.
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Lobe Sciences Ltd. Strengthens Its Balance Sheet
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 7, 2022) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (the "Acquiror") announces, pursuant to the early warning requirements of Canadian securities legislation, that on February 25, 2022, February 28, 2022, March 2, 2022 and March 3, 2022, it sold at total of 25,254,000 common shares in the capital of Ionic Brands Corp. (the "Issuer" and the common shares of the Issuer referred to as the "Common Shares"), which were originally issued to the Acquiror on February 3, 2022 as partial consideration for the sale to the Issuer of certain assets of the Acquiror.
As a result of the disposition of Common Shares described herein, the Acquiror owns and has control and direction over 14,360,893 Common Shares, which represents approximately 5% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis.
This press release is issued pursuant to the early warning requirements of National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues and National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids of the Canadian Securities Administrators, which also requires an early warning report to be filed with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities containing additional information in respect of the foregoing matters (the "Early Warning Report"). A copy of the Early Warning Report will appear under the Issuer's profile on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. A copy of the Early Warning Report may also be obtained upon request at the contact details below.
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 24, 2022) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) (the "Acquiror") announces, pursuant to the early warning requirements of Canadian securities legislation, that on February 22, 2022 and February 23, 2022, it sold a total of 4,500,000 common shares in the capital of Ionic Brands Corp. (the "Issuer" and the common shares of the Issuer referred to as the "Common Shares"), which were originally issued to the Acquiror on February 3, 2022 as partial consideration for the sale to the Issuer of certain assets of the Acquiror.
As a result of the disposition of Common Shares described herein, the Acquiror owns and has control and direction over 39,614,893 Common Shares, which represents approximately 15% of the Issuer's issued and outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis.
Lobe Sciences Announces That Its Shares Will Trade on the OTCQB® Market in the United States
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – December 13, 2021) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTCQB: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received approval from OTC Markets Group Inc. ("OTCM") for its shares to trade on the OTCQB®. Lobe Sciences' common stock will commence trading on the OTCQB under the symbol "LOBEF" at the opening of the market on December 13, 2021.
Philip Young, CEO & Director, commented, "The admission of our shares on a higher tier of the OTC Marketplace, the OTCQB, is an important step in our development as a publicly traded psychedelic company. The listing is a great achievement for Lobe Sciences as we look to increase investor awareness, broaden our investor base, and continue providing transparency to those seeking investment in our emerging industry."
Lobe's listing on the OTCQB provides investors the opportunity to benefit from streamlined market standards which enhance the availability of information to the public, enabling greater transparency. The OTCQB, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., is designed for developing and entrepreneurial and development stage companies in the United States and abroad. To be listed on OTCQB, companies must be current in their financial reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process, including meeting a minimum bid price and other financial conditions. The OTCQB is recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as an established public market providing public information for analysis and value of securities and trading.
A comprehensive overview of OTCM's criteria for qualifying to list on OTCQB can be accessed at the following link: https://www.otcmarkets.com/files/OTCQB_Standards.pdf
The Company has also previously received approval from the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") to make the Company's common shares eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through the DTC (DTC Eligible).
This admission of shares to the OTCQB is only applicable to trading in United States and does not represent a material change to the Company or its business activities. Any inquiries regarding this listing may be directed to Lobe's investor relations department.
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Company, research and development using psychedelic compounds, and the development of innovative devices and delivery mechanisms to improve mental health and wellness, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. This does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to buy any securities. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of the forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including changes to the regulatory environment;, that the Company's drug research and development activities may be unsuccessful; that drugs and medical devices produced by, or on behalf of, the Company, may not work in the manner intended or at all, and may subject the Company to product liability or other liability claims; that the Company may not be able to attain the Company's corporate goals and objectives; and other risk factors detailed in the Company's continuous disclosure filings from time to time, as available under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made only as of the date of this news release and the Company does not intend to update any of the included forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicable Canadian securities laws.
Posted on November 16, 2021 March 10, 2022
Lobe Sciences Sponsors the International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness
The largest and most important Psychedelic Medicine Conference in the Southern Hemisphere
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – November 16, 2021) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTC Pink: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") today announced that it is a Major Supporter of the upcoming International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness taking place November 17-20, 2021.
Mind Medicine Australia ("MMA") will hold a two-day online International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness in November 2021 (the "Summit"), bringing together clinicians, scientists, academics, mental and public health professionals, philanthropists, investors, Government, law and policy leaders, business, industry, insurers, consumers, and other interested stakeholders. The Summit will provide the opportunity to learn from the global leaders in the psychedelic renaissance including Dr. Rick Doblin (USA), Professor Roland Griffiths (USA), Professor David Nutt (UK), Dr. Gabor Mate (Canada), Professor Robin Carhart-Harris (UK), Dr Alberto Villoldo (USA) and other thought leaders like Johann Hari.
The event will also feature a two-day pre-Summit Introductory Workshop Program (November 17-18) led by Nigel Denning, Dr. Tra-ill Dowie with world-leading therapist trainer Dr. Bill Richards (USA) from Johns Hopkins University. It is for anyone with an interest in the topic and who is considering further development of their current therapeutic skills or who are eager to gain a detailed understanding of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of mental illness.
Philip Young CEO & Director of Lobe Sciences stated, "We are very happy to partner with Mind Medicine Australia by sponsoring this conference and exploring further collaborations as they seek to bring the reality of psychedelic medicine to medical practitioners and their patients in Australia."
Executive Director of MMA Tania de Jong AM says, "There is a massive renaissance of interest in these medicines, especially now. When we started MMA there was just one commercial start-up globally; now there are new companies launching weekly. With accelerating mental illness across the community due to the Covid-19 crisis we simply do not have the tools to heal the millions who are suffering. These medicines provide potential for healing for those who have tried multiple different treatments, often over decades, without success. We are very excited to hear from the world class leaders at our Global Summit. They will share valuable insights, data and science, and educate practitioners, consumers, insurers, investors, business, industry, government, academics and the broader community about this rapidly emerging field."
Ilan Hayman, Operations Manager of Mind Medicine Australia and Advisory Board Member of Lobe Sciences said, "Our program features a world class line-up of talks, workshops, hot spots, panel conversations and creative moments. The International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness is an excellent educational opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of this long-overdue innovation in mental healthcare. Both MDMA and psilocybin assisted therapies have been shown to be successful in treating depression, social anxiety in autistic adults, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), end-of-life stress and anxiety and addiction. They are now being trialed for anorexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and dementia, among many other conditions. I am very happy that Lobe has partnered with Mind Medicine Australia as we seek to expand the treatment options available to medical practitioners and their patients to treat a range of chronic mental health conditions."
For information and to register for the International Summit on Psychedelic Therapies for Mental Illness and the Psychedelic Therapist Introductory Workshop, please visit: https://summit.mindmedicineaustralia.org/.
About Mind Medicine Australia
Mind Medicine Australia was founded by social entrepreneurs Peter Hunt AM and Tania de Jong AM following their successful experience setting up other charities and working with people diagnosed with a mental illness. It is an Australian registered charity (with DGR 1 status) seeking to broaden the treatment paradigm available to medical practitioners and their patients and improve treatment effectiveness by establishing, safe, accessible and effective Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy in Australia to help prevent further suffering and suicides caused by mental illness. MMA's focus in wholly clinical.
Lobe Sciences Announces Common Stock to Trade Under the Symbol "LOBEF" in US Markets
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – November 15, 2021) – Lobe Sciences Ltd. (CSE: LOBE) (OTC Pink: LOBEF) ("Lobe" or the "Company") today announced that its common stock ticker will change from "GTSIF" to "LOBEF" and will commence trading under the symbol "LOBEF" in US markets at the opening of the market on November 15, 2021 and will continue to trade under the ticker symbol "LOBE" on the CSE.
Philip Young, CEO, commented, "The ticker change now reflects the name of the company along with our commitment to investigating and developing treatments using alternative and nontraditional medicines to better brain health."
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Lobe Sciences and the World Boxing Association Announce Initiative Targeting mTBI and PTSD
Lobe Sciences (LOBE) is partnering with the the World Boxing Association ("WBA") to help boxers manage brain injuries!
The organizations plan to launch a global registry to identify former and current boxers with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and help them manage the side effects, which can often include PTSD. The WBA will also develop best practices for early diagnosis of mTBI that can be used immediately after fights for current boxers.
Injured boxers could potentially be treated with Lobe's therapeutic regimen, which utilizes the combination of psilocybin and NAC (the pneumonia drug) mentioned in last week's issue.


Name of procurement package: Pipes, Fittings, Piping Special items for Process and Utility System for BK21 Project - Block 09-1 (bidding package No.VT-162/19-XL-DA/N3-TTHN). Type of bidding package: Goods procurement "Notice ref No.: 20190373322 - 00. Date of publication: 29/03/2019 09:11"
Project name: Pipes, Fittings, Piping Special items for Process and Utility System for BK21 Project - Block 09-1 (bidding package No.VT-162/19-XL-DA/N3-TTHN.
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Yeah, it makes the most sense that it would be a Knight of Darkness figure with a cape.
Yeah, the deluxe LSA figures are a huge highlight. I have a literal army of them!
And Nez...I couldn't agree more about the CoT comic and drop!
Looking at these sketches I'm thinking Delphi. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a_bI8JTIJD4/UMFks-XeIQI/AAAAAAAAGIo/noL3c7fZB3o/s1600/Delphi-2-Concepts.png I'm hoping Matt was just trolling us a bit with the Villser clues. But, basically that's just me really wanting to see a production Delphi.
groovemachine wrote: Hmm...so basically a bootleg Darth Vader?
I believe we're saving that claim for the Knight of Darkness.
Okay, you're right that the Knight of Darkness is a 100% rip off of Darth Vader. Star Wars cast a huge shadow in the late '70s.
Hmm...so basically a bootleg Darth Vader?
I will always welcome more Sunstorm metallic yellow like kranix suggested! That's definitely one of my favorite Glyos colors that has been released, so more parts/figures would be great.
It wasn't from Onell; it was from Callgrim! I placed an order for a figure and a bunch of warp packs for building AFTER the drop Tuesday night. And, BOOM...that stuff is all here already. My tracker can have all sorts of big nasty guns at his disposal.
Yeah, I'm hoping it is a Pheyden, not an OSM. I'm thinking there's a chance it could be a translucent sparkle green Pheyden with a new set of armor. Little to no paint apps would put it in the price range of plain Skeleden and Glyarmor releases.


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Electronic Super Joy is a platform game created by Michael Todd. The game was released on Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Gameplay

The game is a humorous platformer following a human character as he navigates a music-drenched world seeking revenge for his stolen butt. The player is able to run, jump (sometimes fly, or double jump on levels), and "smash", an attack that causes the character to drop directly downwards. Obstacles include mazes, special surfaces that impede or otherwise affect the player's movement, moving levels that force the player to move quickly, and enemies, some of which shoot missiles. The player passes numerous checkpoints in game levels that they resume from if they die.

The game contains 45 levels in three worlds, with a boss fight taking several levels at the end of each world. A recent update added another world and 3 bonus levels, themed on the jungle and winter, respectively. The fourth world can only be accessed after the player has collected all of the 22 'Stars' scattered across various levels.

Development
The original prototype name was called Techno Ninja. It had 20 minutes of gameplay in one long level, using one color style (Pink) and only one of EnV's music tracks. The player had the ability to double jump & ground-pound ('Smash' in the game's terminology). The game was intended to initially release in 2012, but missed that date, released on August 23, 2013.

A PlayStation Vita release was planned, but later cancelled.

Legacy
In 2014, a sequel was released titled Electronic Super Joy: Groove City. The gameplay and music style were similar to the original, and was released on all of the original platforms as well as the Wii U before its predecessor, but the sequel was released only in North America. The plot centers around a giant robot that destroys Groove City.

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External links

 Electronic Super Joy on Steam

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Molly Daley was diagnosed with dementia two years ago. Her son, Joey, is making a series of videos documenting how her memory loss is affecting their lives. The series went viral after he captured one particularly heartbreaking moment.
Joey Daley embarks on a mission to film his mother as she suffers with Lewy Body Dementia, but encounters a roadblock he never expected.
"Dementia's like an onion. You peel off the layers of the memory on the outer layers until you get to the core, where you're just a child again," Daley says.
Dementia with Lewy bodies is the second most common form of the disease in older adults after Alzheimer's, affecting more than 1.4 million Americans. Abnormal clumps of a protein building up in brain cells cause the disease, which is characterized by a gradual loss of cognitive functions. Patients experience visual hallucinations, REM disorders that cause them to physically act out dreams, and tremors like those in Parkinson's disease. But unlike Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia affects wider swaths of the brain, interfering with a person's everyday life and their ability to carry out typical activities or solve problems.
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Pauline Camp says:
I think what you have done is braves and remarkable. To help families and caregivers understand this worldwide epidemic, is so important . Too see it's progression is sad but hope it helps many. I worked for over 20 years in nursing homes / long term care and also homecare and every person is different in what they need, but patience and understanding are paramount. Good luck joe and your Mum. Hugs to you both


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Override of student transfer bill not likely
By: Brendan Cullerton
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4/ 5/2012: Newspaper Story - The Missouri House passed a bill that would ease transportation hardships for students.
4/25/2012: Radio Story - Education reform bill at a stand still in the Senate
Students living 17 or more miles from their school district are still stuck on the same bus.
Wrap:Students in the St. Albans, St. Elizabeth and Gravois Mills would be assigned to a new school if they lived at least 17 miles from their current school and lived at least 7 miles closer to another school if not for a veto of the bill by Governor Nixon.
Bill sponsor Rodney Schad says he does not plan to override the veto. He described the lack of necessary votes as tragic.
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Description: "My intentions for the bill was to help all kids that are forced to ride a school bus for three hours a day."
Opponents say the plan would pull too many resources from surrounding areas and would not be good for state education as a whole.
Reporting from the Capitol, I'm Brendan Cullerton.
A bill to reroute students living 17 miles or more from their school will not become law.
Wrap: Bill sponsor representative Rodney Schad does not plan to attempt an override of Governor Nixon's veto.It only applied to the districts of St. Albans, St. Elizabeth and Gravois Mills.
Gravois Mills superintendent Joyce Ryerson says the scope of the bill was too narrow.
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Description: "I think most of the education community that had concern, it lies more in the fact that were developing a bill to address three particular communities in the entire state."
Schad also said the senate changed the bill, which had previously included all state students living 17 miles from their school who also lived 7 miles closer to a different school.


Violet's teacher sent this to us on her birthday. Violet was so proud of her birthday crown!
After the Baby Steps 3K, we headed back to the house for food, dessert, and of course presents!
Cousins gave Violet a Bug House - Sylvia had to check that one out!
Sylvia should get candles as well, right?
Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we had a great time celebrating Violet's 3rd birthday.
Of course we needed to save a couple presents for Violet's actual birthday. Here are a couple snap shots of present opening after school on June 3rd.
Have a wonderful day Violet!
This past weekend we participated in the Baby Steps 3K to raise money for Children's NICU. The weather was great and the cause even better!
It's all smiles when we have balloons!
Following the walk, we had a quick bite to eat, and then the kids were off to have some fun on the slides and jumpy houses!
The extended family enjoyed a bbq later in the day - unfortunately the rain didn't hold out, but we had a great time anyway... More pictures to follow.


posted by Mike Pettinella in news, Genesee County Planning Board, Genesee County Office for the Aging.
Backed by data that shows a definite need for senior housing in Genesee County, developer Ronald Long envisions a 35- to 40-unit townhouse complex at 47 W. Main St. in the Village of Corfu.
Long, a resident of Judge Road in Alabama, presented a site plan for his project's initial phase – two six-unit buildings -- to the Genesee County Planning Board on Thursday night.
And he left the meeting with an approval from the board, contingent upon modifications that include creating buffers from neighbors, placing a sidewalk to an existing building on the site, providing lighting and landscape plans to the Corfu Village Planning Board and obtaining a permit from the state Department of Transportation.
Last night's site plan review was for Long's plan to construct 12 units, six in each building.
He said his company, Toor Inc., would like to expand the project to 35-40 units – all in structures located behind the existing 3,400-square-foot building formerly known as The Market.
He said The Market building could be used as a clubhouse for residents (as is the current plan) or converted into another business.
Long said he would like to begin construction on the first phase by the end of this year. He said he will conduct a contest to name the complex, which currently is being called Corfu Senior Apartments.
-- Approved with modifications a special-use permit to construct two cabins for the R2R Christian ministry at 9936 Simonds Road, Darien.
Rich Ohlson, ministry president, said the cabins would be used for overnight programs for the 50 or more youth -- mostly teens from troubled homes – who participate. He said activities include indoor sports (in the main building's gymnasium) as well as fishing.
"We're reaching kids before addiction," Ohlson said, noting that many young people in these situations turn to alcohol and drugs.
R2R conducts programs and religious services every Saturday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and also hosts day camps at selected times throughout the year. The cabins, with eight bunks each, are to be built behind the campsite's main building.
Planners OK'd the permit as long as R2R: puts in an access drive with a turnaround adequate for emergency vehicles; provides a parking plan acceptable to the Darien Town Planning Board; and obtains an elevation certificate by a licensed surveyor or engineer to ensure the cabins are not built within the flood hazard area.
-- Approved a 7,200-square-foot storage building at S&S Limousine at 7160 W. Main Road, Le Roy, recommending that the applicant, Joe Spadaro, merge three parcels into one.
Currently, he has a fleet of more than 50 limousines.
-- Recommended for disapproval a request for a special-use permit and area variance by Peter Zeliff to convert the former Michelle's Bakery on West Saile Drive into a rental home.
Planners cited a Town of Batavia zoning law that says such a conversion in a commercial district is allowed only if the location is within 500 feet of other residential structures. The request was for a variance of 2,000 feet.
They also said that locating a single-family home next to the County Airport is "questionable and may pose significant impacts."
Zeliff has the option of taking his request to the Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
-- Approved a site plan submitted by O-At-Ka Milk to construct a 29,075-square-foot addition at its food manufacturing facility on Cedar Street.
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posted by Cheryl Thorley in Job Posting, Genesee County Office for the Aging.
Application deadline: November 28, 2014.
posted by Billie Owens in Genesee County Office for the Aging.
The Genesee County Office for the Aging is critically short of volunteers to take seniors to medical appointments and deliver Meals-on-Wheels.
Currently there are individuals in need of help through the Medical Transportation Program, but there are not enough volunteers to provide this service.
Courtney Iburi, specialist, Aging Services, noted that this shortage of volunteers, "may mean that one of our seniors will miss a medical appointment, putting their health at risk."
The program is free for individuals in Genesee County, 60 years of age and older, who need transportation to medical appointments outside Genesee County.
Additionally, the Meals-on-Wheels program which provides a noontime meal to homebound individuals five days a week is short-handed. Current volunteers are helping by doing two or even three routes a day to ensure delivery of the meals.
Supplemental liability insurance is provided to all volunteers and mileage reimbursement may be available.
Individuals interested in more information may contact Dorian Ely, director of the RSVP Volunteer Placement Program at the Office for the Aging at 585-343-1611.
The Genesee County Office for the Aging has announced that there is a waiting list for homebound individuals seeking the support of a friendly visitor.
Currently there are individuals in various areas of the county who would very much like to receive services through the Home Visitation Program coordinated by Catholic Charities.
The program is a free service for individuals in Genesee County, 60 years of age and older, with a limited ability to get out of their homes who would enjoy a friendly visitor offering socialization and companionship.
Individuals interested in more information on becoming a friendly visitor may contact Dorian Ely, director of the RSVP Volunteer Placement Program, at the Office for the Aging at 343-1611.
The Home Visitation Program is made possible by the Rochester Area Community Foundation's Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging.
posted by Billie Owens in Announcements, vets, Genesee County Office for the Aging.
Today, the Genesee County Office for the Aging announced the need for veterans to serve as volunteer home visitors to other veterans.
Dorian Ely, director of the RSVP Volunteer Placement Program at the Office for the Aging, reports that RSVP has veterans serving veterans at the New York State Veterans Home and the VA of Western New York Healthcare System.
"We are excited about this new opportunity to place volunteer veterans in assignments where they can make such a positive impact on the lives of other veterans," Ely said.
The Home Visitation Program is a free service to individuals in Genesee County, 60 years of age and older, with a limited ability to get out of their homes and who would enjoy a friendly visitor offering socialization and companionship. Individuals may request services themselves or be referred by an agency or faith-based community.
The program is made possible by the Rochester Area Community Foundation's Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging. For information on the program or to volunteer, contact Mary Alexander, Catholic Charities, at 343-0614 or Dorian Ely, RSVP Volunteer Placement Program at the Genesee County Office for the Aging, at 343-1611.
posted by Geoff Redick in genesee county legislature, Human Services Committee, Genesee County Office for the Aging, property tax cap.
For every department in Genesee County, this year's mandated budget cuts are hard to swallow. The county legislature is forcing 5-percent cuts across the board, in order to fit the county budget under New York State's new 2-property tax cap.
Nowhere is the hurt more apparent than at the County Office for the Aging. Director Pamela Whitmore had already lost $102,000 in annual state grant money this year – a significant blow to her 2012 budget. With the mandated 5-percent cut on top, the Office for the Aging will now have to eliminate over $134,000 in spending.
Whitmore likened the 5-percent cut to that proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
"People are not going to get the level of service that they've gotten in the past," Whitmore told the legislature's Human Service Committee on Monday night.
She announced a planned $5,000 reduction to "Meals on Wheels," which will now be on a three day-per-week delivery schedule if her budget goes according to plan. There are also pending staff cuts, social program reductions and fewer hours available for in-home services.
"Less staff means less time to do that face-to-face information and assistance – which is really the majority of what we do," Whitmore said after the meeting.
Her message is further highlighted by this year's census report, which shows a 16-percent increase in the over-60-year-old population in Genesee County. The census bureau also estimates that the population over 85-years-old, which is the most expensive to serve, has jumped by 33 percent in Genesee County the past decade (official numbers are not yet available for that category).
In another Human Services report Monday, Chris Kuehl from the county nursing home told committee members that the home was able to reduce five positions to just three by consolidating some worker duties. That will save the nursing home $47,233 this year, and $104,439 in 2012, if the cuts are approved by the full legislature.
Also at the Human Services Committee, members approved the nomination of David Whitcroft as the interim public health director for Genesee County. Whitcroft's nomination comes on the heels of Randy Garney's abrupt retirement a week-and-a-half ago. Whitcroft will be paid $65,106 plus $600 in longevity pay. He officially takes over on Wednesday, if approved by the full legislature.
posted by Billie Owens in cats, Genesee County Office for the Aging.
The Genesee County Office for the Aging has announced two new transportation services for Genesee County residents, age 60 and over. The Community Action of Orleans & Genesee CATS Assisted Transportation service now includes weekly rural service for shopping trips to Batavia and medical trips to Buffalo and Rochester.
The CATS service helps people who need assistance getting out of their homes and onto the bus or need help getting their groceries loaded onto the bus and into their home.
Iburi noted that seniors wishing to use the CATS medical transportation are urged to schedule their Buffalo area appointments on Tuesday afternoons and their Rochester area appointments on Friday mornings.
The Transportation Coordination Program assists seniors and their caregivers in understanding available transportation options. The program is made possible by the Rochester Area Community Foundation's Muriel H. Marshall Fund for the Aging.
Prior registration for use of the CATS services is necessary. Contact the Office for the Aging to register or for more information at 343-1611.