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New Voices in the History of War:
Twitter Conference #NVHOW20
(all times in BST)
Presentations: 13:00 - 17:00
Society AGM (Members Only): 17:00 - 17:30
@sochistorywar
Keynote speech by Professor Beatrice Heuser
@BeatriceHeuser
Compassion and War
PLEASE NOTE: This talk will be given to SHoW members as part of the SHoW AGM & published on YouTube shortly afterwards.
There is an eternal paradox in human sentiments between innate compassion on the one hand and utter cruelty on the other, with indifference in the middle. While in peacetime, utter cruelty is rarely practised in inter-human relations, in wartime, there is ample scope for it. Greek and Roman historiography records many instances of it. There are also records of instances when rulers or military commanders showed compassion, but these were, it seems, exceptional, and because of this made it into the history books. Even once Christianity had "invented" the notion that one must be compassionate even towards slaves (leading eventually to the abolition of slavery among Christians in the high middle ages), it took centuries to impress upon Christians hosts that they must not maltreat their own peasant populations (mainly to secure victuals and farm animals). Arguably, it was only from the 15th century that military commanders extended that injunction to the treatment of enemy civilians. These were of little effect in the Thirty Years' War, but from then onwards there were some signs of institutionalised compassion with civilian populations and even enemy prisoners of war. The situation was reversed with the rise of nationalism and racism: these ideologies from the late 19th century pitted nations against each other in a Darwinist fight for the survival of the fittest, with mass armies, mass casualties, a mass destruction of civilian property marking the First, and deliberate attacks on civilian populations the Second World War. Efforts made in recent decades to protect civilian populations from the ravages of war recall practices of the 18th century, and yet are half-hearted even now.
Full Timetable & Speakers:
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Using the British Civil War in Colchester in the early nineteenth century
Michael Sewell (@Mike_Sewell) - 13:00-13:15
This presentation focusses on how the Civil War was subsequently used by Whigs and Tories to express loyalty and dedication in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Living Memory and the Commemoration of the First World War in Britain
Liam Markey (@Liam_Markey94) - 13:15 - 13:30
This presentation examines the nature of British commemorative practices and the social conditions which led to their creation.
Humanitarian work of the Carniolan Savings Bank during the First World War
Nataša Henig Miščič (@NMiscic) - 13:30-13:45
This study deals with the development of Carniolan Savings Bank's position in the public space of Carniola province and its role in humanitarian work during the Great War.
Young men's encounters with the Great War in interwar Britain
Dr. Joel Morley (@JoelMMorley) - 14:00-14:15
This presentation draws on oral histories and Mass Observation material to discuss young men's encounters with representations of the Great War in interwar Britain.
The Bethnal Green Shelter Disaster
Dr. Stephen Moore (@smooreBofB1940) - 14:15-14:30
This presentation examines how the causes of the greatest loss of life in a shelter in the UK during the Second World War have been distorted by post-war press.
An affective and reflective approach to studying Holocaust memory and photographs
Alice Tofts (@alicetofts2) - 14:30-14:45
This presentation draws on Alice's experience of researching institutional, individual and familial memories of the Holocaust to examine the challenges implicit in managing emotional reactions to harrowing subjects.
"This Whole Wretched Mess": Representations of the First World War in Children's Literature
Harriet Jackson (@harrietj1928) - 15:00-15:15
This presentation examines the relationship between the cultural memory of the First World War and its representation in the children's literature of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
'TOMMIES' – The First World War as BBC Radio Drama
Jonathan Ruffle (@jonathanruffle) - 15:15-15:30
This presentation explores the conception and building of one episode of his 42-episode First World War BBC Radio 4 drama -TOMMIES
Newsreels and the Narrative of World War II: Then and Now
Grace Stephenson (@GStephensonHist) - 15:30-15:45
This paper considers the implications of how the narratives evident in World War II cinema newsreels have become embedded within British culture
Waiting is the Women's Role: the Falklands Conflict media representation of Royal Navy Wives
Dr. Victoria Woodman (@v_woodman) - 16:00-16:15
This presentation examines how Falklands naval wives were portrayed in newspaper and television reports during the Falklands conflict
Hippocrates under arms: adaptation, cooperation, and agency
Francesca Hooft (@FrancescaHooft) - 16:15-16:30
This paper discusses the ambiguous position of medical personnel serving the military, examining their dual loyalties in historical perspective
What did YOU do in the war, Mummy?
Hannah West (@hannah_r_west) - 16:30-16:45
The British Army has repeatedly attempted, but failed, to control women's war labour through their construction of 'combat', the 'front-line' and the recording of campaign narratives to sustain the myth of women's absence.
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Community Calendar: Sept. 12-21
Sunday 9/16
Skyline Farm Annual Benefit 5K Trail Run/Walk, North Yarmouth, 10 a.m., preregistration $20 at www.running4free.com, $25 day of. Gift certificates, pies awarded; T-shirts for first 50 registrants.
Tuesday 9/18
Pizza Benefit for Haiti, Flatbread Pizza, 72 Commercial St., Portland, $3.50 donated for every large pizza sold 5 p.m.-close to help feed students and pay teachers at Christ Roi School in Morne Rouge, 773-6562.
Books/Authors
Falmouth Memorial Library Fall Book Sale, Mason-Motz Activity Center, 190 Middle Road, The Sneak Peek, 3-5 p.m. Friday, Sept 14, admission, $5; regular sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept 15; Bag of Books Sale, $5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 16, 781-2351
"Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in Portland," author talk with John Babin, noon, Masonic Temple Reading Room, 415 Congress St., Portland.
"Cyrus Field's Big Dream: The Daring Effort to Lay the First Transatlantic Telegraph Cable," by local author Mary Morton Cowan, 10:30 a.m.-noon, South Portland Public Library, Broadway, STEM activities, scavenger hunt.
Writers' Accountability Group, 10 a.m.-noon, third Wednesday of the month, Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, all levels of expertise and genres welcome.
Literary Lunch, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, noon, last Wednesday of the month.
Many Voices Teen Book Group, 2:30-3:30 p.m., third Saturday, Portland Public Library. Drop-in, see the selection at portlandlibrary.com/highlight/love-bookgroups/.
Peaks Island Book Group, 129 Island Ave., 7-8 p.m. first Tuesday, 766-5540, portlandlibrary.com/highlight/love-bookgroups/.
Portland Public Library Book Group, 5 Monument Square, 5:30-6:30 p.m., third Tuesday, 871-1700, ext. 705, portlandlibrary.com/highlight/love-bookgroups/.
Riverton Book Group, 1600 Forest Ave., Portland, second Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 797-2915, portlandlibrary.com/highlight/love-bookgroups/.
Betsy Ross House Book Group, hosted by South Portland Library the first Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m., Betsy Ross House in South Portland. Members choose books that are part of the mainstream cultural current, call 767-7660.
Life 101, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, 10:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, discuss books that improve quality of life, establish good habits, and living more creatively and happily, https://bit.ly/2KyESg4.
Writer's Group, 2 p.m., first and third Saturdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway.
Reader's Circle, 7 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, last Thursday; free and open to the public, registration not required.
My Lai Memorial Exhibit, Sept. 14-16, hosted by Maine Veterans for Peace, Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., honors Vietnamese who died on the American side in the war, includes readings, discussions, poetry, film.
HART Cat Shelter Bake/Craft Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Skillins Greenhouse, Route 88, Falmouth, all proceeds go to the no-kill shelter, donations accepted, call Sharon at 829-4116.
Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Scarborough Lions Club, 273 Gorham Road.
Maine School of Science and Mathematics informational session, USM Gorham campus, 12:30-3 p.m., 10 Bailey Hall, tuition-free, public, residential high school serving students from across the state in Limestone.
Monday 9/17
Falmouth Memorial Library Annual Meeting, 5:30 p.m., RSVP at [email protected] falmouthmemoriallibrary.org.
Question 1: Universal Home Care for Seniors and Disabled, 6:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, moderated panel discussion with opposing sides of November referendum question, free and open to the public.
Twilight in the Park, 6:30 p.m., Deering Oaks Park, Hospice of Southern Maine annual remembrance event, luminarias and more info at www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/twilight.
Cribbage, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Scarborough Lions Den, 273 Gorham Road, free, all welcome, 883-9780.
Scarborough Garden Club, 12:30 p.m. third Thursday, Hillcrest Retirement Center, 108 Hillcrest Ave. New members welcome, www.scarboroughgardenclub.org.
Scarborough Kiwanis, noon-1 p.m., every Friday, The Egg & I, 183 US Route One, Scarborough, breakfast and featured speaker, public welcome, FMI call Joyce Leary Clark at 329-8488 or [email protected]
Call for Volunteers
Mayo Street Arts in Portland is looking for outgoing responsible people to set up for concerts or art receptions, take tickets and hang posters and flyers, email [email protected]
VNA Home Health Hospice Volunteer Training, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 28-Oct. 19 and 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25, 50 Foden Road South Portland, call Beth Simmons at 400-8852.
Yarmouth Schools Volunteer Orientation,9-9:30 a.m. and 7-7:30 p.m., William H.Rowe School, 52 School St., includes opportunities and guidelines, Nini Emmons, 846-2499, [email protected]
Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, ongoing volunteer opportunities for caring people who can offer three to four hours per week, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, 772-0115.
American Red Cross needs volunteers in the disaster services, health and safety and administration departments, 874-1192, ext. 115.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is looking for people who can positively impact a child a few hours each month, 773-5437, somebigs.org.
Cumberland Area Rides and Aging in Place Cumberland need drivers, companions, and others to help local seniors. Interview, vetting and training may be required. Volunteer drivers contact Lisa Crowley at 829-3367, [email protected] Other AIP volunteers contact [email protected], 245-8033, www.AIPCumberland.org.
HART Cat Shelter, 302 Range Road, Cumberland. Apply at hartofme.com or 829-4116.
Hospice volunteers wanted to be part of the VNA Home Health Hospice team, bringing comfort to those facing a terminal illness. Contact Beth Simmons at 400-8852 or [email protected]
Refugee and Immigration Services, a program of Catholic Charities Maine, has an ongoing need for volunteers to assist refugees transitioning to the U.S., 881-8550.
Road To Recovery needs drivers to transport cancer patients to treatment in Cumberland County. Must be 18 or older, with a valid license, reliable vehicle, clean driving record and proof of insurance. Free training, American Cancer Society, 800-227-2345, or cancer.org.
Zonta Club of Southern Maine, 6 p.m. second Thursdays September-June, Duffy's Tavern & Grill, 168 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach, new members and guests welcome to join service organization that empowers women, [email protected]
Wolfe's Neck Center Harvest Dance, tickets available at https://bit.ly/2M0xkTt for Sept. 29 event from 6-10 p.m. in Freeport.
Chicken Pie Supper: tickets must be purchased between 1-3 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 16 for the Oct. 26 dinner at North Yarmouth Congregational Church, call 829-3644 or 829-4597 or [email protected]
Souper Supper at St. Mary's, 5-7 p.m., 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free meal of soup, salad, rolls and dessert followed by a classic movie, 781-3366.
Bean Supper, 5-6 p.m., Peoples United Methodist Church, 310 Broadway, South Portland, includes homebaked beans, casseroles, pies and desserts.
Free Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Thursday, St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland, handicapped accessible, 878-1989.
"Mindfulness in Aging," 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 18, Falmouth Memorial Library, Lunt Road, registration required at https://bit.ly/2MuefJy.
Fall Into Healthy Eating Habits, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth.
"What is Shamanism, and What Might it Offer Me?" workshop about thousands-year-old healing practice with shamanic practitioner 6:30-8 p.m., Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth
Fit to Dance, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, 774-2200. Free.
Mammograms/pap tests available at no cost for women 40-64 through Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, 874-8942 or 800-350-5180.
Restorative yoga, drop-in class 9:30-10:45 a.m. Thursdays, Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, 774-2200. Free.
Tai Chi, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, 774-2200. Free.
Anime Club, 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. Ages 13 and up can watch, craft, and generally geek out over all things Anime and Manga, no registration required.
Dungeon Master Class, 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, ongoing, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, workshop on how to become a Dungeon Master, open to ages 16 and up. Space is limited, registration required, www.ThomasMemorialLibrary.org.
Tabletop Gaming Club, 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, new and challenging board and tabletop games for ages 11 and up.
Baby Singalong, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, 4 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. Fridays & Saturdays; Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m. Mondays; Infant/Toddler Story Time Tuesday 10 and 10:15 a.m. Pre-School Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Thursdays, 781-2351.
Fun & Games, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road: Pokemon & More, 3:30-4:15 p.m. Fridays; Magic Matches! 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays; Lego Club, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturdays.
Signing with Babies, 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, baby signing by Maine Behavioral Healthcare, 781-2351. Free.
Board Game Café, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., second Saturday, Freeport Community Library, varying selection of games, free and open to the public.
Maker Cart, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., third Saturday in September, October and November, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, self-guided crafty or science-related activities for ages 5 and up.
Read to a Therapy Dog, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, 4-5 p.m. Mondays August-November for kids of all ages, call 865-3307 to reserve.
Baby and Me, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Freeport Community Library, social time for infants and caregivers with toys and music. Free and open to the public, 865-3307, www.freeportlibrary.com.
Preschool Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Freeport Community Library.
Story Time with Gunta, 10:30-11 a.m. every Saturday in September, October and November, Freeport Community Library, free and open to the public.
Wolfe's Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, agriculture programs, hikes, harvesting, camping, paddling and more for kids and teens through the summer, www.wolfesneck.org, 865-4469.
Yoga for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, 10:30-11 a.m. first Tuesday.
Family Story Play Yoga, 11-11:45 a.m., third Saturday, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square.
Songs & Stories en Français, 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Weekly storytime in French.
Teen After Hours, 6-8 p.m., first Friday, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, video games on Wii and PlayStation 4, movies, board & card games, pizza, music.
Baby Builders, 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway. Duplos, free play and socializing for newborns to age 4.
Flash Story Time, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, stories and songs, South Portland Memorial Branch, 155 Westcott Road.
Letter Zoo, stories and songs for ages 3-5, Fridays at 10:30 a.m., South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway.
Baby Bounces and Books, 10:15-10:35 a.m., Fridays; Tales and Tunes, preschool story hour 10:15-11 a.m. and 2-2:45 p.m. Thursdays; Tales for Twos, 11-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth.
Tail Waggin' Tales, reading program with therapy dogs every Tuesday at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth. Email [email protected] to sign up.
Grief Share Recovery Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays for 13 weeks beginning Sept. 19, White Pine Community Church Ministry Center, 98 Cumberland Road, North Yarmouth, contact Jeffrey Rogers, 751-4209 or www.griefshare.org.
Parkinson's Patients and Caregivers, 2-4 p.m., Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport. Also for people with dystonia and essential tremor who would like to know more about deep brain stimulation.
Aging in Place Friendly Visitor program for those 60+ in Cumberland offers weekly visits by a trained volunteer who will provide companionship based on mutual interests. To apply or refer someone: [email protected], 245-8033.
Amistad Peer Support and Recovery Center, 66 State St., Portland, ongoing weekly support groups to help address suicide prevention, depression/bipolar, addictions, call John at 615-3691.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., second Thursday, Sedgewood Commons 22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth, [email protected]
Bereaved Parents of USA, 6:30-8 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays, Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland, open to anyone struggling with the death of a child. Contact Triss Critchfield, 799-4183 or [email protected]; [email protected]
Brain Aneurysm Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., last Thursday, Room 9, Dana Health Education Center at Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St. Portland, http://kat-walk.org/support.html.
Dempsey Center – South Portland, wellness classes, complementary therapies, nutritional counseling, www.dempseycenter.org, 774-2200.
Family Crisis Services, local domestic violence resource center serving Cumberland County with legal help, shelter and support. For information about support groups held in Brunswick, Bridgton or Portland call 721-0199; 24-hour hotline 800-537-6066, throughthesedoors.com.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, The Point/Eastpoint Christian Church, 345 Clarks Pond Pkwy., South Portland. 12 Step Program addresses food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. No dues, fees or weigh-ins, 883-8052, www.foodaddicts.org.
Grief Support for individuals and groups, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, contact Carol Schoneberg-Robinson for schedule, 289-3651, [email protected]
Hospice Grief Support Group, 3 p.m. third Wednesday, Compassus, 23 Spring St., Suite C, Scarborough, 761-6967, compassushealthcare. com.
Kids First Center, educational support for parents and children experiencing separation, divorce and/or co-parenting, 761-2709, [email protected], www.kidsfirstcenter.org.
LaLeche League, every Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m., Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland, 767-0920.
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Support Group, third Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., 778 Maine St., South Portland, 774-2200.
Living Well in North Yarmouth free ride service, call Steven Palmer at 829-6230.
Look Good … Feel Better with the American Cancer Society, Cancer Community Center, 778 Main St., South Portland, help with wigs, makeup, self-esteem, cancercommunitycenter.org. Free.
Maine Buddy Program provides one-to-one, peer support from trained volunteers for adults dealing with cancer, CancerCommunityCenter.org, 774-2200.
Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group, 6-8 p.m. first Thursday of most months, Maine Medical Center Learning Resource Center, 100 West Campus Drive, Scarborough. Support also available for support in person, by phone or email. Contact Robyn Shaw for more information at 523-0883, [email protected]
Mental Illness Family Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., first, second and third Mondays of the month, Dana Center, 22 Bramhall St., classroom #2, Portland. NAMI Portland. FMI call Mike, 703-966-8875.
Mornings with Friends, for senior socialization and entertainment, 10-11:30 a.m. third Wednesday. Location alternates between Congregational Church of Cumberland at 282 Main St. and the United Methodist Church at 52 Tuttle Road, 829-3318 or [email protected]ndmaine.com.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 10 a.m. first Tuesday, Handy's, 367 Main St., Yarmouth, drop-in, [email protected]
Overeaters Anonymous, find local meetings at oamaine.org.
Parkinson's Disease weekly support group, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, for patients, family, caregivers, 865-3417.
S.M.A.R.T. Recovery, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Fridays, Amistad Peer Support and Recovery Center, 66 State St., Portland, alternative or supplement to traditional 12-step groups, contact Jim at 787-1212.
South Portland Food Cupboard, 130 Thadeus St., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday and 5-7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month for residents of South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, and surrounding communities, 874-0379, southportlandfoodcupboard.org.
The Center for Grieving Children, free bereavement peer support groups for ages 3-18, their parents and caregivers, young adults, bereaved parents and widow/widowers/partners. The Tender Living Care Program offers peer support to everyone in the family facing a life-impacting illness diagnosis, 775-5216, [email protected], 555 Forest Ave., Portland
Together With Alzheimer's, drop-in support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's/dementia, 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Sacred Heart Parish Center, Conference Room, 232 Main St., Yarmouth, [email protected]
TOPS Club, weight-loss support group, find a local meeting at www.tops.org/tops/TOPS/FindAMeeting.aspx.
Wellness Through Art, 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Amistad Peer Support and Recovery Center, 66 State St., Portland, peer-led, recovery focused art group. Contact Patrick at 618-0318.
Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors, connects resources such as clothing, heating assistance, food and rides to people in need, https://ycan.info/.
Workshops/Walks/Talks
Eastern Cemetery Walking Tours, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays; 5:30 p.m. Thursdays to Oct. 14, 224 Congress St., $10/adults, $5/students & seniors, spiritsalive.org/tours.
American Legion National Commander, 8 a.m., Harold T. Andrews Post, 23 Deering Ave., Portland, public welcome.
Maine Drive Electric, noon-4 p.m., South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road, FMI nrcm.org/events, 430-0142.
History of Mast Landing, by David Coffin, 6 p.m., Freeport Historical Society, 45 Main St.
"Transportation to and from Yarmouth, 1850-1950," by transportation expert George Barrett, 7 p.m., Fall Lecture Series at Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., free for members or $5, www.yarmouthmehistory.org.
Recipe to Market Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., UMaine Regional Learning Center, Falmouth, deep dive into starting a food business, $50, https://bit.ly/2odQs75.
"The Wire," 6:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, New Commons Project community conversation on the acclaimed HBO series, free and open to the public.
Senior Tech, 10:30 a.m.-noon, fourth Wednesday, Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, bring questions and devices.
Maine Genealogical Society, Greater Portland Chapter, 12:30 p.m. first Saturday, First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, South Portland. Free, guests welcome, 409-6205.
Computer Tutoring sessions, Portland Public Library, Tuesdays and Fridays, 5 Monument Square, call 871-1700, ext. 708 to register for a half-hour session.
Maine Job Seekers: free classes about employment, services and programs, Maine Department of Labor, 151 Jetport Blvd., Portland, mainecareercenter.com, 822-3300.
Spanish Group, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, South Portland Public Library, 482 Broadway, all levels welcome.
Technology Tutoring, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, one-on-one computer help in reserved half hour sessions 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays; 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesdays; 12:30-2 p.m. Fridays.
Mid-Coast
Joy of the Pen Writing Competition, open to year-round Mainers for unpublished works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, Maine-related nonfiction, and teen categories of fiction and poetry, deadline Oct. 6, joyofthepen.topshamlibrary.org.
The Library Bookstore, 194 Front St., Bath, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles for all ages.
"The Collection," author talk by Katherine Silva, 6:30 p.m., Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, billed as "Downton Abbey meets American Horror Story."
Great Books, 10 a.m.-noon, second Saturday, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, always looking for new members, email [email protected] for topic of the month.
Nature Speaks Book Discussion, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, focuses on environmental issues and what can be done on a local level, 725-1727, topshamlibrary.org.
People Plus Senior Health Expo, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Brunswick Recreation Center, 220 Neptune Drive, free admission, activities, entertainment, samples, www.peopleplusmaine.org, 729-0757.
Solar Array Celebration, 3-5 p.m., Crystal Spring Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, Brunswick, provides renewable energy to eight Brunswick families.
Senior Bingo, 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Wednesday, Bath Area Senior Center, 45 Floral St., age 16+.
Brunswick Toastmasters, first and third Tuesdays, 6:15-8 p.m., 8 Venture Ave., Brunswick Landing, guests welcome, register at https://2156.toastmastersclubs.org, 241-2294.
People Plus Community Center, 35 Union St., Brunswick. Offers fitness, classes, socials, meals, sports, travel and more, peopleplusmaine.org.
Community Spay-Neuter Clinic of Topsham, free neuter and rabies shots for feral, stray and barn cats. Free transportation and trapping available in parts of Androscoggin, Kennebec, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln & Oxford counties, 721-8395.
Sip & Stitch, knitting and crocheting, 10 a.m.-noon first and third Saturdays, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 725-1727.
Help a Child Learn to Read, tutor training Sept. 24, 26, 28, Midcoast Literacy, Bath, www.midcoastliteracy.org, 443-6384.
Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Molnlycke Health Care, 192 Admiral Fitch Ave., Brunswick.
American Cancer Society volunteer drivers wanted to transport cancer patients to treatment in the Mid-Coast area, call 462-6307, [email protected]
American Cancer Society, volunteers needed in the Topsham office, Road To Recovery program, Look Good Feel Better program, Relay For Life events and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, see cancer.org/involved/volunteer.html, or contact Danielle Blais at [email protected] or 373-3700, ext. 3720.
Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Brunswick area, training provided, 777-7740, AHCH.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentors (must be 18+) willing to commit one year and spend eight hours a month with a child 6-14 who lives in a single parent home. Contact Brunswick office at 729-7736 or [email protected]
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay seeks volunteers interested in preserving the bay to assist with speaker series, assemble mailings and more, 666-1118, fomb.org.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore, donations of appliances, complete kitchen cabinet sets, and furniture in good condition needed, call 504-9341, drop off at 126 Main St., Topsham, Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Mid Coast Hospital, looking for people to work in the cafe, gift shop, or greeting patients, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, 373-6015.
People Plus Center, ongoing opportunities, 35 Union St., Brunswick, 729-0757.
Red Cross Blood Drives, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment.
Refugee and Immigration Services, a program of Catholic Charities Maine, has ongoing needs for committed residents who will help new Mainers find employment. FMI, Paul Mullaney, [email protected]
Sexual Assault Support Services of Mid Coast Maine will train volunteers to provide support and information to callers on 24-hour hotline, 725-2181, 594-8580 or 338-4622, [email protected]
SEARCH Program of Greater Bath, assist seniors by providing companionship, transportation, assistance with errands, 837-8810, [email protected]
Tri-County Literacy, will train tutors to work with adults, 443-6384, [email protected]
Round Dance, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 17 & 24, Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Dr., Topsham, no prior experience necessary, casual dress, must have a partner, http://sage.squaredanceme.us.
Square Dance Open House, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 18 & 25, Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Dr., Topsham, no prior experience necessary, http://sage.squaredanceme.us.
Southwestern Supper, 4:30-6 p.m., Bath United Methodist Church, 340 Oak Grove Ave. Menu includes salsa chicken over rice, vegetable dishes, cornbread, frozen lemon dessert, adults/$10, kids/$4. For takeout call 443-4707.
Lunch with Friends, noon, Harpswell Aging at Home at the Orr's Island Schoolhouse, 1579 Harpswell Islands Road, Orr's Island. Free. To volunteer call Surrey Hardcastle at 833-0092 or [email protected]
American Red Cross Disaster Action Team provides free, basic classes in delivering assistance in emergency situations, weekday evenings, 16 Community Way, Topsham, 729-6779, 563-3299, MidCoastRedCross.net.
Blood pressure clinic, 10-11 a.m. third Wednesdays, free, walk-ins welcome, Mid Coast Hospital Community Resource Room, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, Jessica Loney R.N., 373-6592, [email protected]
Group meditation, 9 a.m.-noon Sundays, Shambhala Center, 19 Mason St., Brunswick, 729-7402.
Merrymeeting Wheelers Bike Club, beginners welcome, for details see http://merrymeetingwheelers.org.
TOPS (Take Off the Pounds Sensibly), weight loss support group, find a local meeting at www.tops.org.
Weight Watchers, noon Mondays, McLellan Building, Multipurpose Room, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, 725-3265.
Yoga for Cancer, 5-5:45 p.m. Thursdays, Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness, 120 Harpswell Road, Brunswick, 729-8433.
Girl Scouts: Girls Night Out, 5 p.m., Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary, Brunswick, free superhero-themed activity and information night for girls and their parents/caregivers to see if Girl Scouts is a good fit, girlscoutsofmaine.org, 888-922-4763.
Story Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Cundy's Harbor Library, 935 Cundy's Harbor Road, 725-1461.
Baby & Me, 10 a.m. Thursdays for 15-20 minutes with songs, action rhymes, and board books for birth to 23 months, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 725-1727, topshamlibrary.org.
Music & Rhyme Time for Twos, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays for 20-30 minutes with music, dance and action rhymes, for 2-year-olds and their grown-ups, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 725-1727, topshamlibrary.org.
Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Wednesdays for 30-45 minutes, with songs, dance, instruments, action rhymes for ages 3-5, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 725-1727, topshamlibrary.org.
Third Saturday Teen Crafting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., drop in at Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, ages 11-18 only.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: free information session for Food Addiction, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick, www.foodaddicts.org or contact FA at 775-2132 or Sandi at 838-8991.
Chronic Pain Support Group, open to people with chronic pain, their families and friends, first Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick, 725-7854.
Dementia Caregivers Education Series, 4-5 p.m., third Thursday, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, 58 Baribeau Dr.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Mondays, 9 a.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 837-3581; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, 528-5550; Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Bath Police Dept., 250 Water St., Bath 442-7557; Saturdays, 9 a.m., Mid Coast Hospital (Medical Offices Building) 121 Medical Center Drive, 865-9160.
Grief Support Groups, for survivors of those who have died from substance abuse or suicide, grieving child or parent, holiday-related and more, CHANS Home Health Care and Hospice, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, call 721-1357 for specifics.
Lyme Disease Support Group, 5:30-8 p.m. first Wednesday, Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick in cafe conference rooms, 841-8757.
Moving On discussion group, 10 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, for surviving spouses of retirement age on how to build a new life, 725-1727, topshamlibrary.org.
Multiple Sclerosis Society, coffee and conversation group, first Tuesday 10-11 a.m., Handy's Market, 367 Main St., Yarmouth, [email protected]
Overeaters Anonymous, Tuesdays, noon, St. Mary's Church, 144 Lincoln Street, Bath, 729 3149; Thursdays, 7 p.m., St.Paul's Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 386 1740.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday, Mid Coast Medical Group, 81 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, 319-7956.
Pet Loss Grief Support Group, Center for Grief and Loss, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, for both anticipatory grief and death of a pet. For schedule see https://bit.ly/2OU7JhV, call 721-1357.
Prostate Cancer Network Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., third Tuesday, Mid Coast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick in cafe conference room.
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine and Mid Coast Hospital, support groups for adult and adolescent survivors of child sexual abuse, www.sassmm.org; 24-hour helpline 1-800-871-7741.
Survivors of Suicide Loss, CHANS Hospice and Volunteers, 45 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, contact Andy Sokoloff at 721-1357, [email protected] for meeting times.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weigh-in 6-6:40 p.m. every Thursday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., Brunswick, www.tops.org/tops/TOPS/FindAMeeting.aspx.
Women with Cancer Support Group, open to women diagnosed with any type of cancer at any age, meets third Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m., board room of MidCoast Hospital, 123 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, 373-6546.
Women's Circle, for women in a controlling or abusive relationship, free and confidential, Mid Coast Outreach Office of Family Crisis Services, 24-helpline 800-537-6066; office, 721-0199.
Bath Garden Club monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Winter Street Church, 880 Washington St. Presentation by Barbara Joy Hare on southern Spain, public welcome, bathgardenclub.org.
Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited, 5:30 p.m., Joshua's Tavern, 123 Maine St., Brunswick, with Maine Guide Kate Farnham on "Reading the Water," open to the public.
Brunswick Toastmasters Club, 6:30-8 p.m. first & third Tuesdays, 8 Venture Ave., visitors welcome, 241-2294, https://2156.toastmastersclubs.org.
Cathance River Education Alliance Ecology Center Open House, Topsham, noon to 2 p.m. each Sunday. For directions see creamaine.org or email [email protected]
Computer Boot Camp, by appointment daily 8:30-9:30 a.m., 3:30-4:30 p.m., Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, 275 Bath Road, Brunswick, mainecareercenter.com, 621-5009.
First Light Camera Club, meets monthly 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Topsham Medical Building, 4 Horton Place, fee charged, www.firstlightcc.com, [email protected], 729-6607.
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay Speaker Series, 7 p.m., 2nd Wednesday until May, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, free and open to the public, www.fomb.org.
New Ventures Maine, programs for career, business and financial education. Classes and workshops at no charge, in-person and online options. 386-1664, newventuresmaine.org.
Rain or Shine Club, free weekly family-friendly walks Thursdays at 10 a.m., guided by Royal River Conservation Trust, 215-8315.
Sip 'n' Stitch, 10 a.m.-noon first and third Saturdays of the month, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road. Learn to knit or crochet, work on a project, share patterns, check out the library's resources, and relax with a cup of coffee or tea.
Smart [email protected] library workshops, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick; list at curtismoney.com.
Southern Midcoast CareerCenter, 275 Bath Road, Brunswick, career counseling, classes, support, mainecareercenter.com, 373-4000.
Tech Help, 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Cundy's Harbor Library, 935 Cundy's Harbor Road, 725-1461.


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Department of Buildings crane inspector sentenced for bribes
By Laura Italiano
James Delayo. jeff day
The former chief crane inspector for the Department of Buildings apologized this morning as he was sent to prison for two years for a bargain-basement bribe scheme that put under-qualified people behind the controls of 200-foot-high "cherry picker" cranes.
"I'd like to apologize to the city in general for letting them down," he began.
"Everyone wants to be a hero in front of his children," Delayo, 61, of the Bronx, added. "Unfortunately, that's not me."
Prosecutors were only able to prove he took $10,000 over the course of seven years to pass cranes through inspection and sell operating licenses to a handful of workers at a Long Island crane company, Nu-Way Crane Service.
In at least one case, Delayo signed off on an operating license to a crane operator who had never even taken his drivers exam.
The bribe scheme came to light in 2008, through a probe by the Manhattan DA's office and the city Department of Investigation into a spate of construction accidents, including two fatal collapses of larger "tower" cranes.
NJ woman gambled away Ponzi scheme proceeds: feds


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Canadian economy added 31,000 jobs in October as hiring pace slows
Home WorkforceCanadian economy added 31,000 jobs in October as hiring pace slows
As of October, about 19.16 million Canadians were employed – or roughly 32,000 more than in February, 2020, when the pandemic upended the economy.
By Matt Lundy* – Nov, 2021
Canada's streak of job growth continued in October, although it slowed from a torrid pace.
Despite the threat posed by the Delta variant of the coronavirus, hiring chugged along in early fall. The October gain was entirely driven by full-time work in the private sector. Retail saw a blowout increase of 72,000 positions, which was partly offset by job losses in other industries. The total number of hours worked across the economy rose by 1 per cent, drawing closer to a recovery.
After wild swings in employment over much of the past two years, Friday's labour report resembled a "normal" one, Bank of Montreal chief economist Doug Porter said in a report to investors, pointing out that monthly job creation in 2019 averaged just under 30,000.
"Over all, a bit of a ho-hum report, which will make little impact on the timing of any rate moves by the Bank of Canada – but given the wildness of the prior 18 months, no one is complaining about ho-hum," he said.
The question is whether that normality persists. Federal financial supports for employers and individuals – such as the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Canada Recovery Benefit – expired on Oct. 23, which could have a ripple effect on hiring and labour participation.
At the same time, job vacancies are rising quickly, and many employers are struggling to fill positions. Public-health restrictions have also eased further, such as the removal of capacity limits on indoor dining in Ontario in late October.
"With COVID cases on the decline, and some provinces continuing to ease restrictions … employment should continue to advance, driven by industries with strong labour demand," Toronto-Dominion Bank senior economist Sri Thanabalasingam said in a note to clients.
As the labour market heals, it continues to hit milestones. Full-time employment for men aged 25 to 54 returned to its prepandemic level last month. For women in that cohort, full-time work has increased by nearly 100,000 positions since the pandemic started.
While the labour participation rate fell 0.2 percentage points to 65.3 per cent in October, it has fully recovered and was at record or near-record highs for most age groups, Statscan noted.
Still, some areas of the labour market are struggling greatly. In particular, self-employment continued a lengthy slide, falling another 38,200 positions in October. The number of self-employed Canadians has ebbed to its lowest point since March, 2007.
The tech sector, for example, may be experiencing a "COVID-related shift from freelance or consulting work to more standard forms of employment," Statscan said.
The hospitality industry lost workers for a second consecutive month, dropping by some 27,000 in October. Restaurants and hotels have been especially vocal about their hiring challenges. Hospitality jobs are down 17 per cent (207,000) since COVID-19 started.
Despite that, average hourly wages for food and beverage workers and managers in hospitality were "virtually unchanged" from two years ago, Statscan said.
"One potential reason for little pay growth could be that some employers were waiting to see how the labour market responded to the wind-down of the Canada Recovery Benefit," Brendon Bernard, senior economist at job-search platform Indeed Canada, said in a research note.
Across the job market, average hourly wages have risen 5.1 per cent – or $1.43, to $29.49 an hour – from two years ago, after Statscan adjusted for some compositional changes to the work force.
While employment has returned to prepandemic levels, Canada is still short of a full recovery. The employment rate of 61 per cent is down 0.8 percentage points since February, 2020, reflecting growth of the adult population. To close the employment-rate gap, another 265,000 jobs are needed, based on today's population.
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*Matt Lundy is an economics reporter for The Globe and Mail's Report on Business section.
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Reports that Iran is sending chlorine bombs to Syria have prompted lawmakers to criticize the Obama administration for ignoring Iran's non-nuclear efforts to foster terrorism and discord across the Middle East.
Western intelligence officials suspect that Iran has been sending Chinese-made chlorine gas to Syria in a bid to bolster President Bashar al-Assad's war against opposition forces.
Iran reportedly has some 10,000 canisters of the deadly gas and has been shipping them by plane to Syria, according to the Telegraph.
Human rights groups and Syrian opposition leaders have said there is "strong evidence" that Assad has already used the chlorine gas to attack opposition forces in some Syrian towns.
Leading foreign policy figures on Capitol Hill told the Washington Free Beacon that Iran's military support for Assad highlights the need for the United States to clamp down on Iran's non-nuclear illicit actions.
"These allegations are disturbing but sadly not surprising and serve as a timely reminder that Iran's nefarious activities go far beyond their nuclear weapons program," Rep. Doug Lamborn (R., Colo.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, told the Free Beacon.
"This Iranian regime has shown repeatedly that it feels no need to observe international agreements and only uses [nuclear] negotiations [with the West] as political cover while pursuing its own goals," Lamborn said. "Iran's support of Syria, potentially including chlorine bombs, has directly led to thousands of deaths."
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R., Fla.), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told the Free Beacon that Iran's purported shipments of chlorine bombs is consistent with its efforts to spread terrorism and bolster rogue regimes.
"I wouldn't be surprised if the reports alleging that Iran is supplying Assad with chlorine gas bombs are true because the regime in Tehran needs Assad to remain in power," Ros-Lehtinen said. "Iran has a vested interest in keeping Assad in power because Syria is the lynchpin of Iran's global terror campaign."
Issues such as Iran's weapons proliferation and chemical weapons stores are not even a topic of discussion in talks with Western nations, Ros-Lehtinen said.
"Iran continues to thumb its nose at the United States, and the rest of the P5+1, since Iran's proliferation of chemical weapons and its support for terror aren't even a factor in consideration under the current negotiations," she said. "President Obama must not continue to view Iran's enrichment program in a vacuum, but take into account the totality of Iran's illicit and nefarious activities."
In early April "Syrian planes dropped the new weapon, made of Chinese-manufactured chlorine gas canisters rigged with explosive detonators, on Kafr Zita near Hama," according to the Debka File, which first reported on the Iran connection. "Since then, British and French intelligence sources have reported at least four such attacks against the northern towns of Idlib and Homs and the Harasta and Jobar districts outside Damascus."
Debka claimed that "Assad is dropping these gas bombs at the rate of one every three days."
Iran has vigorously denied sending chlorine bombs to Syria, telling state-run media outlets that it is a "a lie" perpetuated by "Zionist news outlets."
"This is not the first time that this Zionist news outlet spreads lies to deviate the world's public opinion from realities," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said last week.
However, these denials have only stoked concerns among regional experts.
"The mullahs are using Syria as a testing ground for weapons of mass destruction — pushing the boundaries of international law and taking note of the reaction — while maintaining plausible deniability by acting through their proxy, the Assad regime, in case they overstep any red lines and incur some sort of punitive response," said Jacob Campbell, a senior fellow of the Humanitarian Intervention Centre, a foreign policy think-tank.
"What they have learnt, however, is that nobody has the willpower to enforce these red lines, which sets a very dangerous precedent for a regime with an active nuclear weapons program," said Campbell, who has written about the issue.
Asked to comment on Iran's reported shipments of chlorine bombs, the White House referred the Free Beacon to the U.S. intelligence community. The CIA would not comment on the record about the reports.
A recent State Department report on terrorism across the globe singled out Iran for supporting rogue actors in more than 15 countries.
"Iran remains the most active state-sponsor of terrorism and is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans, both through the terrorist actions of Hezbollah and by directly supplying explosives used to kill American soldiers in Iraq," said Lamborn.
"Even as nuclear negotiations continue, we must not be suckered into forgetting the true nature of the Iranian regime or tricked into loosening sanctions on Iran that are aimed at their support for terrorism," he said.


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The launch of next-generation, high-throughput satellite (HTS) constellations by multiple commercial operators has ushered in a new age of performance in satellite communications and has also reinvigorated an enduring debate within the industry regarding which frequency is superior: Ku-band vs. Ka-band.
With that debate has come many mis-characterizations and obfuscations regarding the power, resiliency and availability that Ku-band, including Intelsat's global HTS, brings to bear for the company's government customers — I aim to separate fact from fiction.
At Intelsat General, we've written on this topic before and recent claims have led me to return to the issue. In particular, I read with interest some of the statements made in a blog post published by an Inmarsat executive earlier this year.
This was surprising, as there is no publicly advertised terminal that can 'switch seamlessly' between military and commercial Ka-band systems. I know of no terminals approved for use on commercial Ka-band systems, such as Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) or ViaSat Exede, that are also approved to operate on the U.S. government's Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite constellation. Similarly, in the reverse, I know of no WGS-approved terminals that are compatible with, let alone can seamlessly switch to, Inmarsat GX or ViaSat Exede.
A WGS-approved terminal is authorized to operate on Inmarsat's leasable, steerable spot beams. While this provides access to some 500 leasable TPEs (transponder equivalents of 36 MHz each) worldwide, it pales next to Ku-band, which has a global supply of over 7,000 leasable TPEs. Ku-band provides the desired compatibility with an unrivaled depth and breadth of bandwidth options.
This statement is patently incorrect. First of all, the statement leads with an apples-to-oranges comparison of older Ku-band wide-beam satellites to the newer Ka-band HTS. Ku-band HTS constellations are here now and have been for years. The Intelsat EpicNG IS-29e satellite has been in service since early 2016. Ku-band HTS have the same hot spots which can also be stitched together for consistent, efficient, high data rate services.
Putting that comparison aside, the only ubiquitous, fully global, Ka-band system — namely, Inmarsat's Global Service Beams — has a 19 percent hole in each "ubiquitous" coverage area. Per the blog's terminology, each satellite stitches together 89 spot beams to provide ubiquitous coverage. However, per Inmarsat, at any one time, only 72 of those 89 beams can be active. In other words, at any given time, 19 percent of the beams are off, so 19 percent of the coverage area has no meaningful bandwidth available for use.
Another key coverage difference, and advantage, of Ku- over Ka-band HTS is satellite depth and overlap. There are four Inmarsat I-5 GX satellites to cover the entire globe. Two-thirds of all locations see only a single I-5 satellite and are, therefore, only covered by a single Global Service spot beam. There is no overlapping satellite to provide additional and/or backup capacity.
The Intelsat EpicNG constellation has five satellites worldwide that are designed to provide layered coverages in many areas, with a sixth one launching in 4Q18. In addition, these HTS overlays are backed up by Intelsat's global constellation of wide-beam satellites. This depth of coverages provides end users with resiliency and redundancy unavailable in Ka-band. Switching between these Ku-band options is possible because of the open architecture compatibility between Intelsat EpicNG, Intelsat wide-beam and other Ku-band HTS and wide-beam satellites.
This aspect of open architecture is a critical aspect of Intelsat Epic that is completely unaddressed in the Inmarsat blog post. An HTS offering can be either 'open' or 'closed.' Each type has common characteristics in terms of technologies used and services supported. Closed HTS architectures include ViaSat Exede, Inmarsat Global Xpress, Hughes Network Systems Jupiter, and Eutelsat KA-SAT. Open HTS architectures include Intelsat EpicNG, Telesat VANTAGE and SES Ku HTS, to name a few.
On a closed-architecture HTS, a customer can use only operator-selected platforms and terminals. In addition, there is no switching between closed systems. An Inmarsat GX Ka-band terminal will not operate on ViaSat's nor Hughes' Ka-band systems. With Intelsat's open-architecture Ku-band HTS, users choose their preferred ground equipment, be that an installed base or a newly selected platform.
The ability to use existing ground equipment in open systems can lead to substantial cost savings, while the ability to select a new platform now, or in the future, protects end users from the trap of proprietary systems where they do not have control. These end user platforms can operate on Intelsat's and easily switch to others open-architecture Ku-band systems.
In addition to requiring proprietary ground equipment, closed HTS systems offer only star topology networks. This means that all remote terminal traffic must route via a limited number of gateways or access stations. That is similar to commercial airline travel, where one must travel through an airline's hub to reach a certain city, even if that is not the shortest or fastest way to the final destination.
Closed architecture HTS do not allow loopback within a single spot beam, nor custom beam-to-beam connections. Both are possible with Intelsat EpicNG. This flexibility enables faster routing and, possibly more importantly, installation of all ground hardware at end user locations, not at third party facilities.
One part of the Inmarsat blog with which I can agree is the call for increased industry and government collaboration in support of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) operations. Toward that end, Intelsat is constantly innovating, improving the technology on each Intelsat EpicNG satellite. For example, the soon to be launched Horizons 3e will be the most advanced HTS satellite to enter service.
Horizons 3e is the first satellite to feature an entire Ku-band payload using multi-port amplifiers that optimize power distribution across the satellite's beams. With the multi-port amplifier, if one spot beam is lightly utilized, its allocated power can be distributed to other beams to meet customer throughput demands.
When you distill the facts from the claims and counterclaims, Ku-band SATCOM provides the most compelling HTS value proposition for customers requiring resilient, flexible and secure high-throughput global coverage.
Chris Hudson is the Senior Technical Advisor of the Engineering and Services Delivery for Intelsat General Corp.
The preceding article is courtesy of Intelsat General's SatCom Frontier infosite, their editorial team and the named author.


What is "Emotion Inventory" and why is empathy so important in marketing? Well, "Emotion Inventory" is a tool to get you inside your prospect's shoes to really understand their thoughts, feelings, and desires so you can be empathetic towards their problem.
We're going to look at examples of how to relate to your clients—and how not to—so you can create a true bond with your perfect client. After this quick episode you'll walk away with a simple mission that'll create a true difference in your clients' lives and your business.
1:00 – 4:00 – The importance of empathy in marketing.
4:00 – 6:00 – Examples of a missed connection with the audience.
6:00 – 9:00 – Examples of knowing your audience and understanding their pain point.
9:00 – 12:00 – Relating to your audience through empathy.
12:00 – 14:00 – An opportunity for training and upleveling your business.
In the last episode I spoke with Danny Lennon who is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and host of the awesome and aptly named podcast, Sigma Nutrition Radio. If you haven't heard of his podcast, you should really go check it out—awesome stuff and it's super popular.
I had a great conversation with Danny where we talked a lot about figuring out what your superpower is, focusing on it, and really using that to grow your business while leaving the other stuff behind.
This is a really valuable lesson that many entrepreneurs can attest to.
When I use the term marketer, I use it in the best way possible. Some people have negative connotations to words like selling and marketing, but I see marketing as simply just building a relationship with people. That's all it is.
Whether that's done through a podcast like this one, content, a webinar, or in a single message on a Facebook ad, marketing is simply a medium for bridging a gap. The gap is closed when people knowing who you are and are motivated to do business with you to help them solve a problem.
The one thing you have to master in order to see the desired results in your business is something called empathy. Empathy is the ability to get inside someone else's shoes and understand what they're going through.
One of the exercises that we do in our workshops is called the "Emotion Inventory." We provide a great worksheet and thinking tool that helps you get into the shoes of your prospects to understand their fears, frustrations, and desires.
That's an important place to start. We talk about our perfect client pipeline; a very simple model we use for our business. The simple model we teach and help implement into our client's businesses is this; a simple Facebook ad invitation to a webinar, then inviting people from the webinar to a strategy call, with an application before the call.
It seems simple, right? But why is it that some people crush it while other take a bit longer? Why is it that some people work well with a product launch formula while others don't? Why is it that some people do extremely well with paid traffic, joint venture promotions, selling an e-Book, or selling high-tech items while others struggle? it doesn't really matter what you're offering. The key is empathy.
Immediately he found his tribe. He found his peeps because he knew that I had gone through something that he was going through. I could tell in our conversation that he was having a tough time going through the experience of having lost his hair. It was interesting to see my perspective versus his. He was really depressed about it.
I said, "You know what? It's only hair. It's no big deal. There are worse things that can happen." I tried to lift him up a little bit, and we had an instant bond because we knew what the other person was going through. There's nothing more powerful in this world than the ability to do that.
There's a belief that if you can explain someone's problems in language better than they can explain to themselves, they'll inherently think you have the solution to that problem. Going back to the story, the young man who was my age at the time wanted my contact information to stay in touch and see if we could support each other.
The key is it all comes down to this bond. It's not about pushing your stuff onto people, it's about understanding where they are and communicating that in your messaging, Facebook ads, webinars, podcasts, content, emails, and everything you do. That undertone that permeates everything is understanding the fears, frustrations, and desires of your perfect client.
Even if you're the best copywriter and have all the techniques dialed in, if you don't understand your marketplace, it's not going to work. I'll give you another example.
One of our partners that we do a lot of business with and have promoted on the health side are good friends of mine. They've a couple of products that we don't offer, which means that we're happy to support them. It's something that I use every single day so it's a great fit.
They reached out and asked if they could run ads on my behalf on my fan page. They would pay for the ads and give me commissions. They just need access to my fans.
I agreed and asked them to send over the ad creative before moving forward. They sent over the ad creative which was five or six different ads. To give you some context before I describe the ads, my audience for the health business on Facebook and my email list tends to be female and older.
I told them, "Guys, you know my audience. There's no way I can run this on my page. This is so far-off. This is not even in the same universe as the people that I help." I said, "Redo the copy, here's our audience." They did, and it was better.
The same company had also set-up a specific landing page for us. I looked at the page and, although it looked nice, the first images were of a guy, a bodybuilder, in his Speedo on stage. The page talked about muscle, protein absorption, and things like that.
Again, this could not resonate with my audience because it was so far disconnected from who they are. The importance of understanding cannot be underestimated. As health professionals, if we pay attention to this and spend any amount of time dealing one-on-one with people, we'll have all the intel we ever need.
You don't need to do online surveys. Spend years, months, hours, whatever it is, with people one-on-one. Know what they're going through, and know what keeps them up. Know what their challenges are. Document that stuff and keep that front and center at all times.
If you live in their world, watch what happens to your marketing and your business.
It can be something as simple as one sentence. For instance, one of our best-performing ads to health entrepreneurs in the coaching space is, "Are you tired of one-on-one coaching?" Or, "Is one-on-one coaching wearing you down?" Just that single sentence immediately gets the prospect thinking of what they're going through right now.
I was in that position when I was a trainer for seven years. I was exhausted. I understand because I've been there and I've served a lot of people in that space who are also there. If I can get into that situation and bring up what that emotion feels like, what that experience looks like, it becomes really powerful.
It's not just a matter of, "Is one-on-one coaching wearing you down?" That's a statement similar to saying, "Do you feel tired?" The power is when we relate that to their day-to-day situation. Let's look at fatigue and tiredness because that's an area of expertise in my health business.
When we feel understood by someone else, we'll open our eyes and ears to pay attention to what they're saying. But if you don't understand their situation, if you don't have that empathy, nothing else you do is going to make a difference.
Your mission for today is to make this your mantra. Understand who your perfect client is and live in that world. It's not about you, it's about them.
Head over to the blog, healthpreneurgroup.com and find the latest episode discussing empathy and the golden rule for improving your marketing.
To go a little bit deeper, I invite you to a special training we have called The Seven Figure Health Business Blueprint. See how we put this in action, attract our clients, and most importantly, how you can do the same. It's not about me and it's not about this cool stuff we're doing. It's about you and your business.
If you want a predictable and consistent method that generates clients for your business, without manual prospecting or relying on the occasional referral, then I'd like to show you exactly what we're doing. You can go through the entire training absolutely free at healthpreneurgroup.com/training. I promise it will be one of the best 75 minutes you've spent on your business in the last couple of months or maybe ever.
It will help you understand that the old way of building your business online is no longer valid unless you want to spend the next 5 to 10 years doing that. If you want a faster path to your desired outcome of making more money, helping more people, and enjoying more freedom in your life to travel, hang out with your kids, get up whenever you want, not sit in traffic, whatever is most important to you, this business model will show you exactly how to do that.
You can do it quickly whether or not you have a following because this really levels a playing field. I'm very, very excited about this and that's why I'm offering this as a free training for you.
That's all for today. Thank you so much for joining me.


The Arts Hour with the fabulous presenter Nikki Bedi and eloquent critic Georgia Godwin. Now I've done all my BBC interviews. All gone well I think. Relaxed now and enjoying London even more!
On the BBC World Services Weekend program. Well I think I did alright. The bigger deal will be tomorrow morning's Start The Week on Radio 4! Wish me good luck to.


Riverside House have received £2000 of funding from Postcode Lottery Trust. This will be allocated for the part funding of building gravel pathways at Riverside House. We are very grateful to the Trust for their kind donation.


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The Secret of Raising a Resilient Child
"Where does resilience come from?... It comes from knowing that you never have to be alone… If you feel connected, you will always be able to deal with adversity. The skills we need to deal with adversity begin with a feeling of 'I can handle this.' It is a feeling of 'No matter what happens, I can find a solution'; a feeling of 'I have dealt with hard times and come out fine before'; a feeling of 'Even when I feel lost, I always have somewhere to turn.'" – Dr. Edward Hallowell
Life is full of hard knocks. What makes some people get up the next morning determined to try again, while others give up? Resilience.
There's a common misconception that children develop resilience by failing. Actually, children develop resilience by dealing successfully with failure.
When children have the support to get up and try again, they learn they can survive adversity and come out okay. When a child doesn't have that support, all he learns from failing is that he's the kind of person who fails.
So what kind of support can help your child turn failure into the confidence that no matter what happens, she can handle it?
1. Your care and understanding.
The security of knowing that someone is watching out for him is what allows a child to explore, to risk bumps, disappointment and hurt feelings, and to come out the other side. So don't try to talk her out of her feelings when she doesn't get the part in the play. Instead, empathize with her disappointment and honor her grief. With your support, she'll feel those big emotions and move past them, instead of freezing them inside, which locks in that feeling of failure. She learns from experience that she can tolerate any emotion she feels and come out the other side, and the sun will come up the next day.
2. The experience of solving problems.
Manage your own anxiety so you don't make a habit of rescuing your child. Instead, when she gets into a jam, support her in brainstorming possible solutions. If you lecture, teach or solve the problem for her, you're teaching her that she can't solve things herself. Your goal isn't just to solve the problem, but to support your child to feel more capable by giving backup so that she can successfully handle the challenge.
3. Emotional regulation.
When kids feel overwhelmed by their emotions, they crumble. By contrast, kids who have better emotional regulation can tolerate the disappointment of losing, or the frustration of practicing as they master their craft. They're more likely to apply themselves, and to overcome setbacks. How can you help your child develop emotional regulation? Accept and allow all emotions, even when you need to limit behavior.
4. The experience of mastery.
Developing grit--that quality of pushing through obstacles as we pursue something about which we're passionate--depends on the child working hard to accomplish her own goals, whether that's mastering a jump shot, short story, recipe or camping trip. Notice that the motivation comes from within, not to please us, so it has to be the child's own interest. Make sure that your child gets plenty of time to initiate and pursue his own passions, which isn't always easy in this age of homework and screen time.
Knowing that someone cares, and is there to help him pick up the pieces, is the foundation of resilience. You can't protect your child from the rain that falls in every life. What you can do is make sure that he knows how to find an umbrella, and has the confidence to make it through the storm. To teach him that, you don't withhold the umbrella and make him stand out in the rain. You provide backup, coaching him repeatedly so he learns how to find or build an umbrella and has the emotional strength to do that, even when the rain pours down.
Now's the time to start practicing. Some day, your child will look back and remember that he's dealt with hard times before, and he came out fine. It's your unwavering love that will get him there.
Photo Credit: Thank you to Crushed Red Pepper!
Why is resilience a critical quality to develop in your child?
Because a resilient child will become a happy adult. Resiliency is the ability to rise above adversity. Overcoming the challenges with which the world inevitably blocks our way.
Making lemonade from lemons, if necessary, and making the most of ourselves and the life we are given. Using the hardships of life as lessons from which to learn about ourselves, and to grow.
All children face adversity of some sort in their journey to adulthood, so resiliency is a prerequisite for healthy growth. By helping your children to develop resiliency, you vaccinate them against future difficulties.
Is there a recipe for resiliency? We know that many traits that contribute to resiliency are at least partially inherited. Children who are by nature more adaptable, more outgoing, and more emotionally even keeled have a head-start in developing resilience. We have even identified specific genes that seem to confer some degree of resilience, such as 5HTT, which influences serotonin, and OPRM1, which promotes attachment.
But what our children really experience is always the interaction between genetics and environment. Regardless of your child's genetic make-up, you can give her a foundation of resiliency with her early experiences, such as healthy attachment bonding and positive interactions with adults that help the child develop an unshakable belief that the world is a friendly place that welcomes and assists them.
Many studies on children who survive adversity despite inadequate parenting have found that these kids had someone -- a teacher, a coach, a grandmother – who believed in them 100% and gave them nurturing and encouragement from which they could springboard. The question is, how are these youngsters able to patch together the little bits of love they are resourceful enough to find into enough of a security blanket to keep growing?
The answer, some researchers suggest, lies in their earliest relationships. Those with enough positive parenting, where they felt loved and valued, are able to use that to build on throughout life, even if their later building materials are scant. Every child needs to know that someone is in their corner, rooting for them. From that experience they internalize a sense of their own value and potential that cheers them on even when times are rough. What's more, it allows them to find and use support from outside, in the form of encouraging adults who help them along their path.
Sensitive parenting can even modify the way our children's inherited tendencies are expressed. One striking study suggested that shy children who receive excellent parenting are able to use their heightened sensitivity to others to become leaders, while shy children who are poorly parented may find that their shyness becomes insecurity which plagues them throughout their lives. Genetic make-up may be critical, but only when combined with environment is it destiny.
Resiliency is actually a constellation of traits that work together. Self-esteem, perseverance, optimism, competence, responsibility, and emotional intelligence are arguably the most important. Each of these traits has its own section on this site.
Recommended Resources:
How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child
5 Steps To Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Your Child
Empathy: Foundation of emotional health
Teaching Emotional Intelligence When Emotions Run High
Nurturing Temperament
Helping Your Child with Anger
Books to Help Kids Develop Emotional Intelligence
Using EFT to Calm Kids & Help Them Process Emotions
Helping Kids with Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Books to Help You Explain Death to Children
Thank you for you weekly emails, blogs, & books. They're a life line when I really need support during a rough patch. - Lisa Fernandez


I remember first hearing Lakker's work on the 2007 long player "Ruido." What struck me then (and still does now) was the sheer scope of the influences that the Dublin duo draw on and the huge depth and range of sounds used in their productions. Since then I've followed their productions and live performances with a keen interest, and the announcement of "Tundra" back in March (the "Irish Techno wizards" said FACT magazine) was cause for some excitement. The new LP on R&S Records is unlike anything else out there right now – by turns operatic, dark, uplifting and raw, immaculately produced and presented with amazing artwork. It's very hard to pick a few of the tracks to go into more detail on from such a superb selection. But here are some things that stood out for me.
From the opening strains of "Echtrae" the production values are apparent. Every track on this album sounds a million miles wide. "Milch" uses juxtaposition of choral notes and firing synth stabs as percussion to devastating effect, with a haunting whispering that's barely heard in the background. Listening to the percussive notes widen and develop into bass and drums as the track progresses is like hearing something coaxed into life by the haunting melody being sung over it.
I can safely say I've never heard a track quite like "Three Songs." A sung choral intro of unsurpassed beauty is brutally cut off by fast kick drums and fizzing, static percussion, with a flat note measuring out the bars. At first listen this is shocking but a few choral notes carry through and lead you to the deep, lilting melody. Skittering hats and increased pressure in the kicks at this point recombine with choral notes and soaring synth notes, then the soundscape unfurls fully. Beauty and power, at once perfectly opposed and combined. Simply an astounding, euphoric piece of music.
The title track "Tundra" starts out as one of the most straight ahead compositions on offer here, with its measured breakbeat to click and rattle, but what grows out of it is anything but. Powerful growling notes slowly take precedence, increasing in volume and intensity and sounding like the birth of stars. Part way in, there's the briefest touch of lighter notes and again that sense of ethereal euphoria that features throughout the album, before a gradual fading and the reintroduction of the beats. These are slowly eclipsed again, this time by sawing, tearing distortion, overdriving and expanding like a thousand supernovae and then sputtering out to nothing.
To be honest every track here is a highlight. The barely controlled aggression of the notes in "Pylon" and its clicked up beats. The understated menace and melodic chimes of "Oktavist." The hissing, percussive syncopation of "Herald." With Tundra, Lakker prove once again that they can continually achieve that oh-so-difficult task in modern electronic music – a sound that's all their own and completely unique. This album deserves to be counted as a classic alongside works by artists such as Aphex and Autechre. If you go for such concepts as 'Album of the Year' (I don't) then this may very well be it.
Tundra is out soon on the prolific R&S Records and is available in beautiful limited edition "splattered" vinyl as seen below and also CD and Digital formats. A more intriguing and immersive experience in electronic music you are very unlikely to find right now.
> 01. The track "Three Songs" is exceptionally varied in its musical content. Was it the intention with this album to seek out and arrange deliberately contrasting sounds?
The intention was to have an honest representation of who we both are as musicians, and contrasting different sounds is something we've both always found interesting. We've always loved the melding of different styles and different soundworlds coming together to create something new and interesting.
It wasn't really a conscious decision to do this on the album, it's more that that's what felt natural to us when we were making the tracks.
> 02. Can you tell us how the artwork ties in with the music on the album and who produced it?
It was produced by an amazing artist called Eileen Carpio, whose voice also features on a number of tracks. It is an image that she drew, black ink on white paper, while listening to the album, inspired by the tracks, and when she showed it to us it immediately felt right.
> 03. How do you feel your outlook on music and sounds has changed since the early days? What is different about your influences these days?
I think now we have more of an appreciation for the sounds themselves, and also less of a desire to do so much. When we were younger we used to try and do way too much in each track, and layer things too much, create tracks that were too dense. A lot of the time we would use interesting sounds, but they would get lost in the mix. Nowadays we are more careful to not cram the tracks too full of sounds, or ideas. We are not afraid to be more simple, and let things be a bit more, rather than having to make everything chaotic or complex.
Our influences are wider than ever before. In a funny way sometimes. I think we both have an appreciation for things like garage or house music, or even pop music – more accessible things we may have shunned years ago.
> 04. Did you approach this album in a different way to "Ruido" in terms of the source sounds and the production methods?
Yes, and no. In production terms this album is a lot more refined and cleaner than Ruido. More mature. Less crammed full of sounds and ideas, as we mentioned above.
In terms of sound sources we still have a similar approach – we still use a lot of found sound, and still try to find a balance between organic and electronic sounds. But now we try to use them in a more refined way. Letting more of individual sounds have their place in the mix, taking more care with how we use the sounds.
Also nowadays we do a lot more synthesis of our own sounds, whereas Ruido was very much sample based.
> 05. It's been over 7 years since the last album. Was there a conscious decision to wait until now before producing another, and has it been important for you both to develop musically to this point?
Absolutely. After Ruido came out, we both decided our sound needed to develop, and we wanted a period of just releasing EPs and 12″s to be able to explore that. We always felt an album is a statement, so we did not want to do a second album until we felt we were at the point to we had something to say – something that would hold up in an album format. We didn't want to put another album out just for the sake of it. And it took until now for us to be happy and confident enough in our sound to do that. That's what Tundra is and we're both super happy with it!
This entry was posted on May 8, 2015 by Death Techno. It was filed under DT:Reviews, Messages/News and was tagged with DTR, Lakker, R&S Records, techno review.


Imam Basheer was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York which gives him the unique ability to understand the challenges of Muslims living in America. In addition, he is able to relate well with the needs of our youth. Imam Basheer comes from a long line of Imams and scholars in his family. His father and many of his close families are scholars and serving as Imams in several communities within the USA. Imam Basheer graduated from the University of Islamic Studies in Turkey where he received ijaazah in many fields. He also attended University of Abunnoor and the School of Islamic Sciences in Damascus, Syria where he graduated with an in-depth knowledge of the Arabic language.
Imam Basheer has many years of experience serving as imam across several communities in the USA including: The United American Muslim Association of New York, The Islamic Society of Central Delaware, and The Islamic Society of Central Florida. He recently served as the Imam of the Islamic Society of Greater Lowell before joining our community in January 2018. In addition to his regular duties as Imam, Imam Basheer is very active in the interfaith communities. He has served as Muslim Representative to the White House for promoting peace & preventing violence. He has also served as advisory council member to Boston Children's Hospital.
You need to make the appointment by sending an email to imam@malv.org or calling 610-799–222 ahead of time before visiting the Imam during his office hours.


Interesting stops on drive from Brugge to Cochem?
7 Nights Switzerland/France - Suggestions.
"Half board" option at hotel in Germany?
Rome or Paris in January?!?!
Taormina,Sicily-hotels that are under 100 Euros for a January stay?
Need HELP from my SHOPPING FRIENDS: Best place to find southern French- or southern Italian-style tablecloth/linens??
Can my 11 year old go on the Scavi Tour at the Vatican?
Lily's next draft of very pared down trip in Germany, Amsterdam and Brugge.
Four nights in Munich too long?


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Sargent, Nebraska
City in Nebraska, United States
Downtown Sargent
Location of Sargent, Nebraska
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2,316 ft (706 m)
Sargent is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census.
Sargent was laid out in 1883[5] by future Governor Ezra P. Savage.[6]
Mrs. Ruth Sherman established a post office in 1879. The office was located in a soddy one half mile east of the now corporate limits of town. She chose the name "Sargent" in honor of her close friends, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Sargent of Streator, IL.
J.K. Spacht built the first store in what is now Sargent, in July 1883, in the middle of a wheat field. After establishment of this general store, Mr. Spacht was able to persuade Mrs. Sherman to let him move her post office to his store if the name would remain "Sargent".[7]
The town experienced rapid growth when the railroad extended to it in 1899.[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 square miles (2.77 km2), all land.[9]
Sargent is located on U.S. Route 183 (Ord Street) and is close to the geographic center of Nebraska. It lies next to the Middle Loup River.
1950 818 −3.4%
2019 (est.) 506 [3] −3.6%
2018 Estimate[11]
Custer County Bank in Sargent, 1901
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 525 people, 245 households, and 148 families living in the city. The population density was 490.7 inhabitants per square mile (189.5/km2). There were 318 housing units at an average density of 297.2 per square mile (114.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 245 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.76.
The median age in the city was 47.6 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 649 people, 279 households, and 174 families living in the city. The population density was 730.3 people per square mile (281.6/km2). There were 341 housing units at an average density of 383.7 per square mile (147.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 0.77% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.
There were 279 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 31.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.9 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $24,559, and the median income for a family was $30,714. Males had a median income of $24,135 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,962. About 16.1% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 106.
^ "Lieutenant-Governor Ezra P. Savage of Custer County". The Red Cloud Chief. October 19, 1900. p. 1.
^ Meyer,Fred (ed.). Sargent, Nebraska Centennial 1883-1983. Community of Sargent.
^ Butcher, Solomon Devore (1901). S.D. Butcher's Pioneer History of Custer County: And Short Sketches of Early Days in Nebraska. Merchants Publishing Company. p. 296. ISBN 9780259742166.
^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 18, 2013.
^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
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In laser surgery the acne scarred layer of your skin is burned off so a new scar free layer of skin can grow back in its place.
Chemical peels are just basically SUPER exfoliators but unlike the exfoliators you use at home… The chemicals used in chemical peels are more advanced and harsher.
When you do a chemical peel a lot more of the acne scarred skin is removed making room for new acne free skin to grow. Chemical peels work best only with cases of minor acne scarring.
Microdermabrasion is almost like dermabrasion except a lot less skin is removed and just like a chemical peel… Microdermabrasion should only be use for cases of minor acne scarring.
Steroid injections kill off your acne scars and then your body has to heal the affected areas by growing back better skin. Steroids are good for moderate cases of acne scars.
Just like steroid injections… Skin needling also works by damaging the scarred areas of your skin so your body will heal itself by growing back better skin.
In Filler or Augmentation therapy "fillers" made of collagen or silicon are used to raise your skin damaged from acne up to the same level as your undamaged or acne free areas of your skin sunken due to acne.
In subscision your dermatologist will actually cut out your acne scar so that once your acne scar is removed the area cut out will heal back with better looking skin and it will be at the same level as the rest of your skin.
In punch excision your acne scars are basically sewn back together with sutures or stitches to get rid of the appearance of acne scars.
Never pop zits or pimples. You can make acne scarring worse plus it can also cause bacteria to spread causing more acne to form.
Stop smoking or try to limit your smoking because you're more likely to get acne scarring by depleting the oxygen from your skin along with putting toxins into your pores.
Don't use very abrasive scrubs on your face. This can damage your healing skin making your skin take longer to heal increasing the chances you'll get acne scars plus… Heavy scrubbing can spread more bacteria to other areas of your face causing more acne.
Acne scarring is where there is serious permanent damage done to your skin needing 1 of these 9 types of surgery to remove.
Prevention is the best cure for acne scars.
How many sessions before the acne scar totally gone and how much it cost per sessions of laser treatment?
Great post, lot's of valuable information here. Imo there are many ways to treat acne and take care of your skin. Some things that have worked for me so far were topical treatment, witch hazel, and green tea. Oh yah, and not picking at your face really helps also, lol.
DermalMD Acne Serum works great on old acne scars it makes them diminish and lighten up so you wont be embarrassed from those ugly acne scars this works great on my skin smells nice and leaves no sticky residue I'm very pleased with this product and I highly recommend this.
Baking soda is commonly known as sodium bicarbonate. It is very beneficial for the skin. Baking soda can be removed dead skin cells and pores. It regulates pH levels of the skin, good for the human. Because of these, baking soda remedy is very useful for the acne or acne scars. Here I am going to telling you how to get rid of acne scars with baking soda.
1. Make a paste by mixing 2 teaspoon of baking soda and a little water.
2. Apply this paste on your affected area and wait to let it dry.
3. After it Dry, then wash your face with cold water.
4. Do this 2 times in week.
how long did it took to remove the entire acne scars, what do you mean even the deepest one?
Proper care for yourself is always needed. Our body is prone to pollution and stress. this leads to skin diseases and illnesses. I've been prone to acne. It was really alarming so I seek for the best solution until I found remarkableskin.org. It works on me.
If I had dermabrasion 20 yrs ago to remove scars and it worked great - could I have dermabrasion done again due to acne scars once more?
If done the laser treatment or dermabrasion treatment.
Can we get 100 % result ??Can we get a full clear face by done this treatments ???
1. if i want to do the jessica biel workout would all the calorie intake make me gain weight in other parts of my body?
2. should i reach my goal weight, then start working on specializing different parts of my body?


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The Calgary Sun (Ca), March 27, 1999
Keanu's dark future
Reeves plays a deep thinker (who also fights and flies) in Matrix
by Louis B. Hobson
PASADENA -- He flies through the air with the greatest of ease, defying gravity at every turn.
He's faster than a speeding bullet -- or slower than molasses.
No, it's not Superman, Rocketman or even Peter Pan.
It's Keanu Reeves.
In the new science-fiction adventure Matrix, Reeves plays Thomas Anderson, an ordinary computer analyst who discovers his entire universe may be a sham.
He is lured into an alternate futuristic universe in order to help a small band of revolutionaries save humanity from enslavement.
Matrix, which opens Friday, is the brainchild of Chicago film-makers Andy and Larry Wachowski, the brothers who created the cult thriller Bound. They insist they wrote the Sylvester Stallone action drama Assassins and directed Bound to prove they were capable of helming a $60-million US science-fiction adventure.
"We got our start drawing comic books, so we were able to draw the entire movie," says Larry. "It was the only way we could make people understand what we wanted to do."
What the brothers wanted to do was "break new ground by introducing the Asian cinematic technique of wire-fighting into an American action film."
This entails hooking the actors up to wires and then manipulating them in much the same way a puppeteer does his marionettes. The wires are erased in the editing room with computers.
Because the speed and direction of the wires are controlled by the handlers, the actors can be made to zoom up into the air and then land with graceful ease or run up walls, glide through the air and even turn somersaults.
"Keanu was the first actor we spoke to who understood just how much of a commitment this would require. Most of the others just assumed they would have stunt doubles, but that defeats the whole purpose of wire-fighting, which is to show the actor in action," says Andy.
Reeves and fellow actors Laurence Fishburn, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hugo Weaving trained for four months with Yuen Wo Ping, a Hong Kong stunt director who specializes in wire work and kung fu. In addition to instructing Reeves and Fishburn in wire techniques, he choreographed them in an elaborate kung fu battle sequence.
"There is no stunt work. Every move is Keanu and Laurence," says Larry.
Joel Silver, who produced Matrix, says "Keanu was amazing. He put his life and career on hold for four months to learn to do the fights in Matrix.
"Even after intense training and with all the precautions, the actors would hurt their wrists and ribs on a daily basis. Keanu never once complained or played the prima donna."
After four months hooked up to wires, Reeves felt "a little like Peter Pan. For the first while it's a bit scary, but during the initial training we were in a room with padded walls and floors to soften the impact."
This is Reeves' first film since the demonic thriller The Devil's Advocate. There were rumours he'd given up acting to travel with his rock band Dog Star.
"I did a bit of touring with the band because I find it so personally fulfilling, but I had to devote 14 months to the preparation and making of Matrix. That's why I was seemingly out of the scene for so long."
He adds that he has "no intention of giving up acting. It's my life's work. Like many actors, I get involved in other activities because I need a life and because you never know where your next gig is coming from."
Movies like Speed, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and A Walk in the Clouds turned Reeves from an actor into a star.
"It was just the industry's perception of me that changed," he says. "I never considered myself anything but a working actor."
That's why Reeves turned down projects like Speed 2 in favour of appearing in a Winnipeg production of Hamlet and in such low-budget films as My Own Private Idaho, Feeling Minnesota and The Last Time I Committed Suicide.
Many people in Hollywood felt Reeves was committing career suicide.
"I enjoy working in big studio pictures if it's a piece I connect with. Matrix is a big-budget film, but it was the themes that attracted me.
"I loved that this movie is about truth and a quest for the truth.
"Questioning absolutely everything has always been a part of my nature, so I understood where Thomas Anderson was coming from.
"I'm not nearly as skeptical as Thomas, but there is definitely a lot of him in me and a lot of me in him."
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Coventry City Football Club can confirm that midfielder Kyel Reid has agreed to join Colchester United.
The 29-year old will join the League Two side on loan until 6th January 2018.
He will be ineligible to face The Sky Blues when the two teams play on 21st October, or if they are drawn together in any cup competitions.
Coventry City would like to wish Kyel the best of luck during his loan spell.