I had a normal pregnancy until right around 22 weeks - we were told Brady may have trisomy 18 and the specialist told us it was "incompatible with life." We immediately did an ultrasound which came back (after a long wait over the Christmas holiday) that all was normal. I didn't give it another thought - I was just so thankful.
Delivery was somewhat eventful, but I don't think that had to do with PSS - I woke up with my first contraction at 6:00 AM and was in the hospital with Brady in my arms by 7:00 AM. While a friend was visiting us in the hospital we noticed Brady had two bulges on the top of his head. I quickly pointed it out to the medical staff who told us it was nothing. It continued to worry me and I pushed - so our doctor referred us to a neurosurgeon. After reviewing the CT scan he told us that is was bi-parietal foramina and that it should close up on its own - we did tests for Craniosynostosis which came back negative. Again, relief took over and I returned to my happy state.
Brady was a super sleepy and content baby. I thought he was sleepier than his big brother, but really noticed it when I was with my Moms group and all the other babies were fussy and mine just slept. I should have been thankful, but I was worried.
I had my list of concerns ready at the 6 week check up and expected to be told I was overreacting, but instead the pediatrician told us they found something on his CT scan - he was missing his Corpus Callosum. She told us that after her research she couldn't tell us much - kids with this condition vary from almost completely normal to profoundly impacted. The real fear set in! I was also really angry that the neurosurgeon didn't catch it when he looked at the CT scan. My first real glimpse into the fact that medical professionals are not all "gods". I had to be Brady's advocate. A visit to a neurologist wasn't any more helpful. He just held Brady up, tilted him and said "Yes, there is something wrong with this baby." He didn't know what it was though.
Within 3 weeks I found an ACC (Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum) support group and attended their national conference with Brady in tow. I must have been determined to make it through two flights alone with an infant. I didn't learn much except that my pediatrician was right - there were kids with almost no normal functions and kids who were in college and just socially awkward.
We went for genetic testing when Brady was 8 or 10 weeks and had an amazing Geneticist. He thought it might be PSS, tested for it and Brady was diagnosed with Potocki Shaffer Syndrome. Like the ACC diagnosis this still didn't tell us much.
Our experience with Brady has been that he reaches all his milestones in "Brady time" but he does reach them. It took him much longer than I wanted to engage with me, but once he did it was amazing. He was (and is) SO social. When we had testing done he scored well below age level on everything BUT socialization. He was on age level there. He loved all his therapy and I think decided every time he came in contact with a new adult they were there to "play" with him. He just loved (loves) people and get so excited to meet new people. He has a great memory for names.
We have a lot to be thankful for with a PSS diagnosis - there aren't any serious medical issues. So far the only medical issues we have faced are the exostosis, the ACC and vision. We didn't have any feeding issues with Brady although the therapists all thought we would. He is a great eater!! As you can probably tell from his pictures.
Our son Walker was 20 months old when Brady was born. Walker hit all his milestones early and they called him Walker Talker in pre-school. He loves his brother and was a big help during all Brady's therapies when they were little. Walker would model the skill and try to help Brady do it.
We had the amazing opportunity to meet Dr. Potocki in 2002 when Brady was 13 months old. We traveled to Texas Children's Hospital and spent a week there as part of a PSS study. Brady went through every test imaginable. While we didn't learn a lot about his PSS we did learn his heart, lungs, kidneys and all the other parts were in good order. I think the study was meant to help Dr. Potocki identify the issues that go with PSS. She was wonderful. I don't think they have done much more study since the one in 2002 - at least if they have I haven't been able to see any of it. She did give me news I didn't want to hear - that was that Brady would have some level of mental retardation ( I hate to even type that word). He does, but now it doesn't even matter to me. He is our angel and joy.
Brady walks, talks and is mostly potty trained (still wears pull-ups at night) He walked a little after 2. He started saying words around 3 and was speaking in short sentences at 5. Everything was significantly behind, but he did get there! He is in school in a special classroom. His fellow students have a variety of diagnoses; Downs Syndrome, Autism, Williams Syndrome and others. At 11, Brady knows his ABC's and numbers (has for several years) and has quite a few sight words. He struggles with writing.
We are just now dealing with the exostoses. Because our pediatrician didn't want to expose him to unnecessary x-rays (I agreed) we didn't find out he had developed them until he was around 7 - he fell on a trampoline and twisted his knee. He had an x-ray in the emergency room and they showed up.
We finally got a pediatric geneticist in Tallahassee so we started a relationship with her about a year ago. She wanted full body x-rays to get a feel for the exostoses. They are on his ankles, knees, shoulder blades and more. They don't bother him, but are causing some issues with his legs. The side of the leg and ankle with exostoses is growing more slowly so we are going to have a surgery this December. It is supposed to be outpatient with a quick recovery.
When we first learned of his diagnosis and began this journey I was devastated - I felt like I lost a child. I did lose what I thought it would be like, but gained something so wonderful. I have seen the best (and worst) in people. I am so lucky to be his parent. He is so loving - often just giving me kisses and hugs for no reason.
Brady can be challenging - my greatest hope right now is to be able to reason with him. When I tell him no it is difficult for him to understand and he gets very frustrated and loud. At 150 pounds I can't just lift him up and carry him off (my Husband still can but barely). Redirecting him works sometimes and the ipad is the greatest invention of all time! He can work it mostly by himself and loves watching youtube videos of babies, dogs, Barney, Blues Clues, Scooby Doo and more!
I look forward to giving hope to others navigating this journey. It isn't easy, but it is worth it. Our children are gifts from God!


CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Attorneys for the suspect in the Colorado movie theater shootings said Thursday their client is mentally ill and that they need more time to assess the nature of his illness.
James Holmes' lawyers made the disclosure at a court hearing in suburban Denver where news media organizations asked a judge to unseal documents in the case.
Holmes, a 24-year-old former Ph.D. student at the University of Colorado, Denver, had the familiar, dazed demeanor that he had in previous court appearances.
Holmes is accused of going on a July 20 shooting rampage at a midnight showing of the latest Batman movie in Aurora, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
Defense attorney Daniel King made the revelation about Holmes' illness as he argued that the defense needs more information from prosecutors and investigators to assess their client.
"We cannot begin to assess the nature and the depth of Mr. Holmes' mental illness until we receive full disclosure," he said.
King said Holmes sought out university psychiatrist Lynne Fenton for help. A hearing was scheduled for Aug. 16 to establish whether there was a doctor-patient relationship between them.
There were fewer victims and family members in the courtroom Thursday than at earlier hearings. Several spectators appeared mesmerized by the sight of Holmes, unable to take their eyes off him.
Mental illness "doesn't give him the right to do what he did," Chris Townsond, who escaped the shooting unharmed, said after the hearing. "I don't care how mentally damaged he is."
Analysts expect the case to be dominated by arguments over the defendant's sanity, and Thursday's statement by the defense was the strongest confirmation so far that mental illness will be a key issue.
A court document previously revealed that Holmes was seeing the psychiatrist for unknown reasons.
Holmes' public defenders could argue he is not mentally competent to stand trial.
It was the argument used for Jared Loughner, who pleaded guilty this week to a 2011 shooting rampage in Arizona that killed six people and wounded 13 others, including then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
If Holmes goes to trial and is convicted, his attorneys can try to stave off a possible death penalty by arguing he is mentally ill. Prosecutors will decide whether to seek the death penalty in the coming weeks.
The Associated Press and 20 other news organizations also asked Chief District Judge William Sylvester to scale back a gag order that bars the university from releasing details about Holmes.
Sylvester had said in issuing the order that he wanted to protect the county's investigation. But even Aurora officials have cited the gag order in declining to speak about the city's response to the shootings.
Steven D. Zansberg, an attorney representing the news consortium, noted that state law allows judges to issue gag orders barring prosecutors and law enforcement from commenting.
King opposed the news media motion, saying the gag order ensures fairness. Prosecutor Karen Pearson said she had filed her own argument on the issue in court -- and that it is sealed.
Sylvester said he would rule on the matter by Monday. He did not say when he would respond to the news media's request to unseal the court documents.
Those documents include the case file, which makes it impossible for observers to understand prosecution and defense arguments on motions that are referenced by number only.
Those types of documents can be an important source of information for the public and can shed light on how police say Holmes prepared for the shooting and rigged his apartment with explosives.
Gregory Moore, editor of The Denver Post, said before the hearing that the news organizations are trying to perform their watchdog role, making sure the investigation is being conducted openly and fairly.
In Colorado, this type of legal battle has been seen before, including the 2003 case of Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant who faced sexual assault charges in Vail.
It took a news media challenge to unseal an affidavit in which police laid out their case for an arrest. Bryant maintained his innocence, and prosecutors dropped the case in 2005.


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Issue 1 2017
MyToolBox – the smart way to tackle mycotoxins
5 April 2017 | By Birgit Poschmaier - PhD student at BOKU, Monique de Nijs - RIKILT, Rudolf Krska - BOKU
There is a pressing need to mobilise and integrate the wealth of knowledge from the international mycotoxin research conducted over the past 25-30 years, in order to perform cutting-edge research to close knowledge gaps. This is the mission of MyToolBox – a four-year project, funded by the European Commission from…
Best practice for crystallisation kinetics measurements via NMR
2 April 2017 | By Gottfried Ziegleder - Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, Isabell Rothkopf - Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, Wolfgang Danzl - Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging
Low resolution or pulsed NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) is an easy and fast way to determine solid fat content (SFC) of cocoa butter and other fats. It can also be used to observe the crystallisation process. However, in literature several ways of sample preparation and handling, especially for crystallisation kinetics…
Loop-mediated isothermal nucleic acid amplification (LAMP) for food microbiology testing
2 April 2017 | By Nigel Cook - Fera, Rosario Romero - Fera
Contamination of food products with pathogenic microorganisms is a major concern for food safety. The issue is exacerbated by modern production systems where high volumes, high speed and global distribution are common features. In order to protect consumers, regulations and procedures are in place to control microbiological hazards in the…
Issue #1 2017 – Digital Version
17 February 2017 | By New Food
Read the free-to-view digital version of the latest issue of New Food...
Food Analysis In-Depth Focus 2017
Loop-mediated isothermal nucleic acid amplification (LAMP) for food microbiology testing; Best practice for crystallisation kinetics measurements via NMR; and MyToolBox – the smart way to tackle mycotoxins...
Food Fraud In-Depth Focus 2017
Food fraud prevention – how to start and how much is enough; Data sharing: What's in it for the food industry; and an Expert View with Thermo Fisher Scientific...
Processing In-Depth Focus 2017
Food grade lubricants – the way forward; The world's first sustainable rapeseed oil; and Cook quench chill operation for noodles, pasta and rice...
Leaders' Series 2017 with Nestlé: Food Safety: Room for improvement
17 February 2017 | By John O'Brien (Nestlé Health Science)
Nestlé Health Science's John O'Brien gives us his insight and predictions for 2017...
Why you should drink water from trees
17 February 2017 | By Clara Vaisse (Sibberi)
We wanted to bring to market something that was natural, hydrating and low in sugars and it seems trees might provide the answer...
Sustainable seafood is not only about healthy stocks
17 February 2017 | By Yuliya Shcherbina (Friend of the Sea)
Industrial fishing has expanded significantly over recent decades. Fishing companies worldwide have introduced advanced technologies, exploring new waters...
Regulation: In a global modern food system…
17 February 2017 | By Garry Moseley (Arthur J. Gallagher)
A new set of rules is on the horizon as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) gets underway with its restructure of food safety regulation in the UK in order to deliver on its strategic goal of 'Food We Can Trust' – an aim that should be applauded and welcomed by…

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Greenman & The Magic Forest is an enchanting pre-Primary course based on the adventures of two children, Nico and Sam and their encounter with the magical protector of the forest – Greenman.
The Audio CDs for class use include all songs, chants and Big Book stories used in the course. The audio transcripts for each of these are included in the Teacher's Book.
Animated stories, songs, worksheets and flashcards, plus all the vocabulary needed for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) test.


This Slow Roasted Salmon with Orange + Fennel is a light and bright dish that is simple to prepare and tastes as good as it looks. Low and slow roasted salmon turns soft and buttery, while the crisp fennel orange salad cuts through the richness. It's a perfectly balanced, delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Hello! I hope you had a lovely little holiday weekend and that you're adjusting well to the week. I had every intention to get this recipe up before the weekend, but then life happened and well, here we are. Yes, it's spring, which means that yes, citrus season is on it's way out. But also yes, this recipe is so good that none of that really matters.
It's taken me a little while to come around to salmon, but something clicked this past year and now I can't seem to get enough of it. I've made this dish (or a variation of it) at least 5 times so far in 2018 and I have a feeling that number is going to quadruple by December. It's a simple recipe who's magic lies in the low-and-slow cooking method. It's almost like an olive oil poach that happens in the oven, and it results in salmon that is so incredibly tender, so buttery, so moist and so succulent. It tastes amazing with or without the fennel orange salad.
That said, the fennel orange salad really does bring this dish to the next level. It's bright, crisp, acidic, and refreshing, which is exactly what the tender, fatty salmon needs. I have a low key obsession with blood oranges, and while they do have a slightly different flavor than a standard naval, this recipe will be good regardless of what kind of orange you choose to use. Same thing goes for the lemon – I love using Meyer lemons, but there's no reason why a regular old lemon wouldn't work here just as well. It's really just the acid we're after – the oranges provide some, but it's not enough.
This recipe was inspired by this one from an old issue of Bon Appetit. The gorgeous photo had me drooling, so I made it word-for-word. It certainly wasn't bad, but there was much room for improvement. Their recipe calls for roasting the fennel and whole slices of orange, which added nice flavor to the fish, but otherwise fell flat. There's so much olive oil and the salmon is so rich that it's just begging to be cut by something bright and acidic. So I opted to keep the fennel and orange raw in the form of a salad instead. It's almost like a salsa-salad hybrid. A salsalad if you will.
This method of cooking salmon has become my absolute favorite and will now be my go-to, as long as it's not too hot to turn on the oven (which in all honesty, hopefully happens soon). At that point I'll start experimenting with low and slow salmon on the grill. A little smokiness is perhaps the only thing that could make this recipe taste even better.
Since citrus season is leaving us shortly, this salad could easily be adapted to use whatever fresh fruits and vegetables are in season. I'm already thinking how good this would be on the grill with fresh summer cherries and green beans or nectarines and zucchini.
I can't believe that only a few years ago I was turning my nose up at salmon and now it's something I actually crave. I love how our tastes change as we grow older. Who know's what crazy new food I'll be obsessed with this time next year, but chances are I'll be riding the slow roasted salmon wave for a long, long time.
Low and slow roasted salmon turns buttery and succulent! Perfect with a bright and crisp fennel orange salad.
Thinly slice one lemon and one orange, then arrange the slices on a large piece of parchment paper set over a sheet pan. Place the salmon on top of the citrus, then tuck a few sprigs of rosemary around and underneath (if using). Pour 1/3 cup olive oil over salmon, then season generously with salt and pepper. Fold the parchment paper up around the edges to form a loose seal - it doesn't have to be fully enclosed.
Place the whole sheet pan in the oven and roast until just cooked through, about 25-40 minutes depending on the size of your salmon. If using individual fillets, they will cook quicker.
While the salmon roasts, make the topping. Slice the top and bottom off of the two remaining oranges to reveal their flesh. Place them cut-side-down, then use your knife to carefully slice down the sides to remove the peel and as much white pith as possible. Turn the oranges on their sides and slice into rounds. Cut each round into halves or quarters, and move any big pieces of white membrane.
Add the orange segments to a bowl along with the shaved fennel, red onion, and a few fennel fronds. Season with salt and pepper, then squeeze the remaining Meyer lemon over top, and drizzle with a little olive oil. Mix, then set aside until the salmon is ready.
To serve, use a spoon to break the salmon into big pieces and distribute among the plates, leaving the citrus and rosemary sprigs behind. Spoon some of the olive oil from cooking over top along with the fennel orange salad. Garnish with more fennel fronds and serve immediately.
I've only got a little salmon left in my freezer and now I've got a recipe worthy of it.
It was a bad year for Florida citrus thanks to the hurricanes. There were hardly any oranges. Meyer lemons and calamondins are tough as nails, though! I'll send you a photo of how this turns out with them.
I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I do like salmon when it's cooked well and paired with fresh and bright flavors. This looks like something I'd love!


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All Check In One Road Block By Malaysia Authority Soon
by kdi · October 2, 2012
One of the way to easily catch you, increase number of summonses…
Jpj road blocks car
KUALA LUMPUR: Roadblocks in the future will be comprehensive ones where a motorist could be checked not just for speeding but also licence plates, road tax and a host of other offences.
This is made possible through an integrated approach in enforcement operations by the various road and traffic enforcement agencies in the country like police, Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
These agencies, along with Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) and the Road Safety Department, as well as Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Putrajaya Corporation (PPJ) have drawn up a standard operating procedure (SOP) to help streamline the enforcement process on traffic offences.
Inspector-General of police Tan Sri Ismail Omar said this move would eliminate overlapping enforcement work.
"As there are so many agencies, things can get confusing in terms of which agency does what.
"That is why this SOP was created to be an operational guideline for all the agencies whether it be a joint operation or otherwise," he said after signing the SOP in Bukit Aman yesterday.
Ismail explained that a newly-formed Road Transport Enforcement Operations Committee, which is made up of representatives from the various agencies involved, will meet every three months to discuss and improve the SOP.
"Hopefully, this will make us all more efficient in our operational processes and help create a better public perception of us," he said.
He added that the SOP would also involve information sharing between the agencies, including blacklisting.
"However, it is not yet implemented but something we are working towards," Ismail said.
He added that with DBKL on board, the committee would try to get the participation of all local councils.
Ismail said that a test run joint operation of the new SOP would be held in a month's time to show how the new system works.


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Morning Report: Dove Neel Kashkari "happy" with stock market sell-off
Stocks are higher this morning on no real news. Bonds and MBS are up small.
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said he was "happy" to see the stock market reaction to Jerome Powell's speech on Friday. "I was actually happy to see how Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech was received," Kashkari said in an interview with Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast on Monday, reflecting on the steep drop after Powell spoke. "People now understand the seriousness of our commitment to getting inflation back down to 2%."
Since Neel Kashkari has historically been one of the biggest doves on the Fed, this statement has even more impact. The market is interpreting Powell's remarks as the Fed wants to see demand destruction, not just an improvement on the supply side. In other words, falling commodity prices and an improvement in supply chain issues are a necessary, but not sufficient, impetus to get the Fed to pivot. IMO, the Fed wants to see at least 4% unemployment before it thinks of pulling back.
We are seeing some improvements on the inflation front. One indicator that is useful for global demand is the Baltic Dry Index which measures the cost of moving raw materials by sea. When the index falls, it indicates that demand is slowing. We can see the chart below which has been falling.
Fridays jobs report could be a reversion to the old "bad news is good news" phenomenon. If we see an uptick in unemployment, markets could rally since this would mean the Fed's tightening is gaining traction.
Consumer Confidence improved in August according to the Conference Board. These consumer confidence indices are heavily influenced by gasoline prices, so this does reflect an easing of prices over the past month.
"Consumer confidence increased in August after falling for three straight months," said Lynn Franco, Senior Director of Economic Indicators at The Conference Board. "The Present Situation Index recorded a gain for the first time since March. The Expectations Index likewise improved from July's 9-year low, but remains below a reading of 80, suggesting recession risks continue. Concerns about inflation continued their retreat but remained elevated. Meanwhile, purchasing intentions increased after a July pullback, and vacation intentions reached an 8-month high. Looking ahead, August's improvement in confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short term."
Job openings ticked up slightly in July, but the trend is still generally lower as we retreat from record highs. The quits rate (which tends to lead wage growth) ticked down to 2.7%. This is an indication that the labor market is softening a touch. Note this is July data, so it is somewhat dated.
Home prices rose 17.7% YOY and 4% QOQ, according to the FHFA House Price Index. "Housing prices grew quickly through most of the second quarter of 2022, but a deceleration has appeared in the June monthly data" said William Doerner, Ph.D., Supervisory Economist in FHFA's Division of Research and Statistics. "The pace of growth has subsided recently, which is consistent with other recent housing data."
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jnc4p, on August 30, 2022 at 9:31 am said:
Apparently 17 states automatically adopt whatever automobile environmental rules California sets.
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/25/california-new-ev-rule-00053862
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_vehicle_emission_standards
Virginia joined the bandwagon in 2021, so it's currently impacted by the California mandate to eliminate all new gas powered car sales by 2035.
https://apnews.com/article/legislation-virginia-environment-bills-pollution-115fbed1c57860db80078b1c0c55158b
Republican in the states are trying to roll that back now:
https://richmond.com/lifestyles/technology/gop-leaders-want-to-untie-virginia-from-california-ev-rule/article_fa20b7e8-e122-593b-b319-baa3eb704aac.html
Not too keen on outsourcing decisions like this to another state's regulatory board.
That makes me laugh a lot. Is every elected legislative member hell-bent on giving up their authority? It's flabbergasting.
jnc4p, on August 30, 2022 at 10:01 am said:
If you are a progressive, it's a good way to make it harder to roll back your policy preferences. California is about as safe a blue state as you can get and by doing this, all they have to do is maintain a veto point to keep it from being rolled back rather than justify enacting new restrictions.
The Virginia Democrats did this when they briefly had a trifecta in the state and now that they still maintain control of the state Senate they can veto any attempt to roll it back.
If they stay united. This may be a bridge too far.
Of course much like light bulbs and everything else, people will just drive out of state to purchase a new gas powered car.
ScottC, on August 30, 2022 at 10:53 am said:
Is every elected legislative member hell-bent on giving up their authority? It's flabbergasting.
I think it makes a perverted kind of sense if your highest priority is the implementation of leftist policy, and you are in a state where the maintenance of leftist authority is less secure than it is in California. Remember, for the left, the ends justifies the means, even if the means is subordination of your own authority to a more reliably leftest authority.
The idea of outsourcing such decisions to any other state is idiotic. Outsourcing them to that particular state is insane.
It does demonstrate pretty clearly that there's a red American and a blue America.
Red America can start linking it's policies to Texas. It would be interesting to see the reaction if say 17 states had their abortion laws written to be whatever Texas had enacted.
Pennsylvania Governor,Tom Wolf, demonstrating yet again that Democrats are economic illiterates completely motivated by emotion and not reason.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/pennsylvania-governor-calls-for-more-stimulus-checks-says-its-mind-boggling-anyone-would-worry-about-more-inflation
It's just mind-boggling, the sense that giving somebody who is trying to put food on the table or pay the rent, that that is somehow inflationary, when how many trillions of dollars did we give away to the very wealthy during the Trump years in tax breaks?
Right…inflation won't happen if you print money to "help" people buy food and housing. What a fucking moron.
And, Wolf has also fallen prey to the economically illiterate and morally condemnable notion that "tax breaks" are the equivalent of actually spending money.
Besides, federal tax revenues set new records in each of Trump's years in office, and the portion of taxes paid by the top 1% of income earners also reached a new all time record high of 40.1% in 2018.
https://taxfoundation.org/federal-income-tax-data-2021/
He literally has no idea what he is talking about.
Or is just lying.
ScottC, on August 30, 2022 at 12:03 pm said:
Possibly, but personally knowing lots of Democrats, I am inclined to think he is economically illiterate and driven largely by emotion rather than deliberately malicious.
With elected politicians, I assume lying by default.
They have advisors who know better.
Kevin S. Willis, on August 30, 2022 at 10:36 pm said:
My problem with the left particularly but most people generally (historically the GOP has been little better about gaming out secondary and tertiary consequences and considering the role incentives play in what people actually do—but they have been a little better).
They cannot think beyond the moment, beyond the thing they want right now. They don't imagine that people will have incentives to do anything different in response to policy-or free money.
When they do think long term (say, climate change or Great Resetting) they might as well not. It's still never about the data but their passion for "saving the earth". They still don't think about what changing incentives mean, or that rationing energy arbitrarily threatens to collapse the economy that is the only thing that can generate the technological innovation that would actually allow for a green revolution.
Which is pretty clear when you consider how environmentally destructive wind power and electric cars and even solar panels are presently. But that doesn't matter, only the potential for increased planetary temperatures coming from a small shift in the level of carbon dioxide (the stuff plants need to live) measured jn fractions of parts-per-million.
They cannot think beyond the moment, beyond the thing they want right now.
They are driven primarily by emotion. It's all about how they "feel" in a given moment. And that is why they are always accusing their political opponents of being "heartless" or lacking empathy or in some way not "caring", and using emotional blackmail to advance their policy desires. Because they think everyone is equally motivated in their politics by emotion, and so if someone disagrees with their policy desires, it can only because they do not have the same "feelings" about the situation.
I think what's needed here is more cowbell.
What a shame.
GOP demands that Facebook turn over communications with FBI regarding the Hunter Biden laptop.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/gop-senators-demand-facebook-turn-over-fbi-comms-on-hunter-biden-laptop
I don't understand why they don't demand that the FBI itself turn it over. Surely Congress has as much right as private companies like Facebook and Twitter to know whatever information the FBI was conveying to Facebook and Twitter. If Wray refuses to reveal what was said to Facebook and Twitter (and refuses to reveal who else it was said to), then he needs to explain why it is that the FBI can convey to private actors information that he cannot convey to Congress itself. And we can draw the obvious inference…that the communication had a nefarious purpose that Wray is now trying to coverup.
Brent Nyitray, on August 30, 2022 at 12:38 pm said:
I would ask them if they believe they have a responsibility to work for Republican presidents or only Democrats.
"I don't understand why they don't demand that the FBI itself turn it over."
Probably easier to get it from Facebook than the FBI.
ScottC, on August 30, 2022 at 4:52 pm said:
Yes, and isn't that quite damning of the FBI…that it will tell Facebook and Twitter and other private actors things that it will not tell Congress?
What motives other than corrupt motives could Wray have to testify in front of Congress and refuse to reveal what was revealed to Facebook and Twitter, either about the Hunter laptop or Russian disinformation more generally in regards to the 2020 election?
Since Democrats have a majority, the FBI won't be compelled to turn over info.
I understand, but it not a question of "compelling". The existence of a Dem majority does not preclude Republicans requesting this info from the FBI. Even members of the minority get to ask questions of witnesses at Congressional hearings. The R's should request this info, and if Wray refuses to provide it without giving a legitimate reason why (and I can't think of what such a reason might be), the logical inference that he is covering up corrupt, politicized activity can be drawn. And they should accuse him of exactly that.
Is that a demand they could enforce from any practical standpoint without holding but the legislative and executive branches? And SCOTUS of course.
I would love to find out that this was some kind of false flag campaign initiated by a Texan trying to keep progressives from screwing up Texas the way way they have already screwed up California.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uvalde-texas-school-shooting-mysterious-billboards-urge-people-not-to-move-to-lone-star-state/
That's what I thought it was to be honest.
I can entirely believe that some guy or gal with cash was so singularly worried about progressives moving to Texas and hatched a plan to stop it. Seems a little too dark to be done humorously or trolling, so I'd have to think if it's an attempt to scare liberals off of Texas it's by someone who considers the possibility of Californians moving to Texas to be an existential threat.
Check the date and compare it to current reporting.
https://www.politico.com/story/2010/02/poll-shows-peril-for-republicans-032431
Republicans picked up 63 seats in 2010.
polling always skews to the left.
FALSE EQUIVALENCE!!!
.@JackPosobiec on Trump: "They banned a sitting president from social media, impeached him 2 times, jailed his supporters and now they raided his home, then they go on TV and they call you a 'fascist'" pic.twitter.com/EwZg0nW9G1
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) August 30, 2022
Am I doing this right?
Pitch-perfect.
We all know that this is how billionaires hide their wealth, by selling used clothing and vintage t-shirts on eBay!
JUST IN: Ebay locking accounts of users who sell over $600 worth of products until they submit their social security number for IRS reporting. pic.twitter.com/gh0WaxaJHh
— Chris Nelson 🇺🇸 (@ReOpenChris) August 29, 2022
Tax the shit out of those Wreckers and Kulaks!
lmsinca, on August 30, 2022 at 8:13 pm said:
I know I'm an outlier here and I guess a "Woke Woman" whatever that means. My opinions aren't that important and I suppose I'm uninformed too. But I'm going to link this piece…………….nothing to do with politics really. You guys have your set conviction of liberalism destroying America. And I'm worried about the Trump Party doing the same. Never the twain shall meet I guess.
Unfortunately, all of this back and forth has nothing to do with the existential problems our country and our world are actually facing.
https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-river-water-shortage-jay-famiglietti
I know I can't convince any of you here, but I did think it was important to at least raise the issue before I leave.
I paid for the domain again for another year and will try to transfer that to Scott, although so far it's not a slam dunk transfer. You guys might want to figure out a new way to carry on. I'm 72 and so as long as I'm still alive I will pay for it but if I disappear you'll know I bit the bullet………..LOL
"I know I'm an outlier here and I guess a "Woke Woman" whatever that means. My opinions aren't that important and I suppose I'm uninformed too."
Arguably none of our opinions are important, as I don't think any of us are going to be shaping public policy with our opinions. We're just bloviating.
You are an outlier here now, but that wasn't the idea. Alas oil and water don't mix. And you've proved yourself more open and honest and courageous than any of the other PlumLine folks that once hung out here (or came for a moment to yell at us and disappear, like Shrink).
But where we disagree about certain things, it does suggest either you, or I, or we are uninformed (or doing a poor job of processing our information). But maybe it's not you, but we who are uninformed and you know the real story.
The problem being we may be uninformed about how uninformed we are!
Which is why it's good to share opinions and be honest about our disagreements without being overly-concerned that others disagree with us. Maybe they have a point? Maybe they don't. Trying to debate our disagreements a bit may teach us something. At the very least it may sharpen our own thinking.
"You guys have your set conviction of liberalism destroying America".
I have said here many times I do not call the modern left liberal. I call them progressives because (a) they are not classically liberal in any sense and (b) I prefer to distinguish the present-day left from the liberals of the 70s and 80s. One may have held the door open for the other, but they are not the same.
"I know I can't convince any of you here, but I did think it was important to at least raise the issue before I leave"
You'll be back. You know you love me. And Scott. And McWing, you love him so much. I know it! You won't be able to stay away. Something will happen and you'll wonder: "what are those rugged, masculine, shocking attractive alpha males saying about this, I wonder? I must find out!"
"My opinions aren't that important and I suppose I'm uninformed too."
If I ever disagree with you, it's not meant to convey any sort of belittlement or disregard for you as a person.
With regards to the lack of water issues in the West, it seems to me that the American solution would be to build a massive water pipeline from the parts of the country that are flooding due to climate change to the parts that are drying up due to climate change.
That's what we would have done in the 19th century.
But now, it probably wouldn't get through an EPA review and there's also a possibility that someone could profit off of it and we can't have that. So, we'll embrace failure instead.
Brent Nyitray, on August 31, 2022 at 10:48 am said:
the ironic thing is that decades ago, southern california built desalination plants during the last big drought, but they never maintained them and let them fall into disrepair.
markinaustin, on August 31, 2022 at 11:25 am said:
Desalination along the Cali coast is priority #1, redirecting flood waters from the Missouri River System into the Oogallala is priority #2, evacuating the Gulf Coast is priority #3.
That's partially tongue-in-cheek, but might all prove prophetic, anyway. Doesn't require uphill pumping done correctly.
Is that why he left billions in equipment with the Taliban?
NOW – Biden: "For those brave right-wing Americans… if you want to fight against the country, you need an F-15. You need something little more than a gun." pic.twitter.com/ce3BJEEo7G
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 30, 2022
Or is he pulling a Slawell and threatening to nuke Americans?
Brent Nyitray, on August 30, 2022 at 8:32 pm said:
who does this pinhead think drives the trucks in this country? A trucking embargo on I-5 and I-95 would mean every city from San Diego to Seattle, DC to Boston would be out of food and gas in 72 hours.
He doesn't know what he's saying. I blame Jill Biden for this. The poor bastard should be enjoying his dotage, letting black children fondle his leg hair.
the funny thing is that the military will have its hands full putting down riots in New York City to even bother dealing with Cletus in Texas.
He doesn't know what he's saying. I blame Jill Biden for this.
The leg hair story was so weird. I get Trump has a lot of rude or inappropriate stuff when he was running that didn't make me think "oh that guy will be a good president" but Biden was saying in public speeches the kind of think that, of Trump did it on private, the leaked recording would still get brought up every 3rd day as evidence of what a twisted freak the bad orange man was.
Ok champ, here's some ice cream. Now go lay down for your nap while I go talk to A Place For Mom.
He's painting a picture. It's call "All Republicans are Doomed Seditionists, Insurrectionists and Losers". The subtitle is: "They are so stupid they think they can defeat the might of our LGBQT+ military with pop guns! You don't want to be stupid like them. Or fascist like them. Or racists like them. Vote Democrat!"
I think it's about the narrative more than a real argument against what Republicans want to do. Even Biden wins in a debate against straw men.
A smart Republican politician should say "the left is letting the mask slip. they intend to use the military to take your guns by force."
Yes! And BTW, it wouldn't be just hyperbole. Does anyone doubt that the left would do exactly that if they thought they could?
The Taliban didn't have F-15's and they sent Biden packing.
The entire history of insurgencies and counter insurgencies proves him wrong.
Plus the January 6th Shaman didn't have an F15 and he apparently almost took down the whole government.
I don't get how some rioters on January 6th almost toppled a government that has threated to use nukes and F-15's on it's citizens.
The cognitive dissonance is strong. "They are so stupid to think they could take on the US government with AR-15s! We've got nuclear warheads!" Followed up with "OMG! A bunch of rednecks acted like drunk assholes for a few hours—without any real weapons at all—and we came THIS CLOSE TO LOSING OUR DEMOCRACY!"
Apparently the place to get laid is the FBI.
This is the same idiot who oversaw the botched FBI case against former Rep. William Jefferson, in which Thibault's top undercover FBI agent was secretly banging the government's top informant and key witness in the case. https://t.co/dAhnQ8TjQU
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) August 30, 2022
https://thefederalist.com/2022/08/31/republicans-should-bring-back-college-debt-bankruptcy-and-heres-why/
What should Republicans do to address the student loan crisis? It is very simple: bring back bankruptcy for student debt for those who cannot repay their loans after several years of good-faith efforts and require that colleges repay half of their students' discharged debt.
Here we are, ahead of the curve.
Me too, 100%.
I love the fact the KosKidz are concerned that Trump won't be indicted, tried and convicted.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/8/31/2119901/-Bombshell-DOJ-filing-shows-highly-classified-documents-were-found-in-Donald-Trump-s-desk
Some people love ghost stories.


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I got my first children's book illustration contract from taking part in the SCBWI portfolio showcase and the book The Cat with the Coloured Tail (written by Gillian Mears) was published by Walker Books in September 2015. Very exciting.
I actually participated for the first time in the 2012 showcase when I was just out of uni and not earning enough to justify actually attending the conference itself. Although I got a little bit of interest in the immediate aftermath, things were very quiet until an email popped into my inbox two years later from Nicola Robinson from Walker offering me a potential book contract! So definitely a great success for me. And it's a lovely thing that the showcase is accessible to newcomers. If anyone asks me for advice on getting published I tell them this story.
When I put together my portfolio, I definitely wasn't confident about all the work that was in it. I included my best pieces, but I ran out at about 5 or 6, so there was definitely a bit of filler. I think this is generally considered to be bad practice. But the conference only comes around every two years, so being straight out of uni and feeling the need to achieve everything immediately, I decided to just get on it. I made sure to only include two styles, which did restrict the work I could put it in. I know people are divided on this one, but at the time and after, I've found that focusing on a style creates clarity in what people want and expect from me.
The Cat with the Coloured Tail tells the story of Mr Hooper and his magical cat as they travel around the countryside in their moon-cream van bringing joy and ice-cream to those who need it most. It was written by the lovely Gillian Mears. Although she's published many adult fiction books and won many prestigious awards in the past, this will be both of our first children's book.
Please follow me on Instagram @dinbop or visit my website at dinalie.com to keep up to date with its happenings!


Well it is NOT a two-wheeler. However, it is small, agile and electric, counting towards (a) the ideal introductory vehicle for a real (raw & masculine) 2wheeler, and (b) a flexible alternative for urban (and sub-urban) mobility. As per the company's descriptin : "Sway is a compact all-electric vehicle that provides the thrill and maneuverability of motorcycling without the same risk of falling. Sway's patented tilting system allows unparalleled handling on crowded city streets, and greater stability on loose and uneven surfaces or rain-slicked roads. Somewhere between skiing and motorcycling, the feeling is unique, but easily learned. Once it is learned, riders enjoy the most responsive, dynamic and thrilling small vehicle on the road." The video below demonstrates the basic capabilities of the Sway Lithium electric trike in an urban environment.
One important detail, as the manufacturer states : "The main difference (from ther 3wheelers) is that on a Sway, riders have direct control of vehicle tilt with their legs, through the patented linkage design. This allows the vehicle to be operated in a totally distinct manner from a motorcycle or a Piaggio MP3. In this way Sway can turn tighter, and riders don't have to balance the vehicle or put their feet down at a stop. The direct control of tilt with the legs, along with a slightly wider footprint, means that Sway offers riders greater stability in low-traction conditions such as snow, mud or ice." Furthermore, in most countries worldwide, legislation permits driving a 3wheeler with the same driver's license you get for driving a car.


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Det fria ordets hus kulturscen invigdes 4 juni 2014 och inrymdes då, tillsammans med sitt kansli, i en tidigare disponentvilla från 1902 i området Ringsberg–Kristineberg. Till följd av nedskärningar inom kommunala kulturverksamheter, avvecklades Det fria ordets hus i sin ursprungliga form och dess kulturscen förlades till Växjö konsthall år 2020, efter diskussioner om både Det fria ordets hus och Växjö konsthalls framtid. Nyöppningen ägde rum 19 september 2020.

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"No Stress" I make my life just that simple. "Just Chillin" It has been said that good things come to those that wait. This nimble-fingered keyboardist and DJ/Producer has been extremely patient, humbly traveling the dance music landscape visible only to those who "know". Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Tony V. realized that he had a talent and passion for music when he was about 8 or 9 years old. "I used to bang on my mom's furniture to get different sounds out of each piece. My grandmother told me that when I was a baby, I would not go to sleep unless I had music playing under my pillow." He became involved in DJing through his uncle, DJ Freeze. He used to go with him on gigs and was amazed at how he had the people dancing. On Sundays when his uncle would be attending church services, he would turn on his equipment and start spinning. "It came naturally. I was scratching and blending records like I've done it before, I was on cloud nine". He had his first professional DJing gig as a teen playing for a city wide high school party. Years later, Tony V. along with high school chums, DJ Ceaser Kelley and Greg Smith decided to put out a 5 series mixed CD of classic dance, R&B and House called The Nocturnal DJ's Live. This collective, Nocturnal DJ's, is made up of not only DJ's but remixers and producers as well. They have done work with Flatline Records, in addition to, Backroom Productions who produced Jersey's answer to En Vogue, the femme fatale trio, Jomanda. It was jocks like Tony Humphries who was known for playing different kinds of tracks that made a huge impact on Tony V. From that point, he wanted to create his own music that stood out from other productions like the tracks he heard on Tony's mix show. He sold his drum set and purchased a Casio sampling keyboard and started making his own dance beats. "When I made tapes or played out in the area, I played my tracks alongside the other latest dance hits and the people kept dancing. I knew then I was on the right track". Joe Smith of Movin' Records in East Orange, NJ would "demo" his tracks in the store while he was previewing other records. He received a warm reception to his material and continued to produce music. Abigail Adams, the owner of Movin' Records label/store released Tony V.'s, "Trackin' Down The House EP" and gave Humphries a copy. Impressed with the EP, he informed Ms. Adams who consequently set up a meeting with Humphries and Tony V. to discuss the possibility of working on some remix projects. Of course, he jumped on the opportunity head first. "That's The Way Of The World" by D-Mob became the remix that would usher in a slew of dance remixes he would play on. Hits such as "Love So Special"-Ceybil (Atlantic Records) and the massive "Elvis Is Dead"-Living Colour (Epic Records), "Keep On Pumpin' It Up - D' Bora's (SBK Records) and her follow up "Dream About You" (Smash), The Sun Rising-The Beloved (Atlantic Records) and "Spillin' The Beans"-Jellybean (Atlantic Records) all were to few. Sorry,ran out of space. LoL!


Comedy and romantic movies have always been the go-to genre in Pollywood. There has been a significant increase in the stories based on period dramas and biopics as well. However, there are hardly any films reflecting the dilemmas and problems faced by the society. Punjab's drug issue has already grabbed the attention of the Bollywood. Now is the high time to view it through the eyes of an insider. 'Bhagat Singh Di Udeek' brings about that perspective on the screens.The movie stars newcomer actor Arsh Chawla in the lead role and is directed by the debutant director Shivamm Sharma. The story of Bhagat Singh di Udeek is written by Babbar Gill, who has also written the screenplay and dialogues of the film. The film will also mark the first performances of actresses Khushi Malhotra and Surbhi Singla. The prominent names of Punjabi industry like BN Sharma, Malkit Rauni, Sardar Sohi, Gurpreet Bhangu, Jasev Maan, Gurmeet Daman, etc are also associated with the film. The movie is produced by Virendra Singh Kalra and Avijit Singh Kalra in collaboration with Executive producer Dilbag Chawla. The music of the film is composed by DJ Narender and Babbar Gill has penned the lyrics of the songs. Music is released under the Yellow Music banner.
This film is beautifully shot by DOP Vishwanath Prajapati.Film's protagonist, Arsh Chawla, talked about his role and said, "I play Fateh, the man who sets out to avenge his sister. He is the man who stands against the evils. He is not waiting for someone else to fight on his behalf. Shivamm is a visionary director, he knows his craft well. Working with him on this project has not only helped me professionally but also personally because I have learned to take responsibilities for changing the things, at least around me, keeping aside my fears."The young and dynamic Director Shivamm Sharma also shared his vision about Udeek, saying, "This film has taken a lot of toils. I have seen Bollywood movies who have talked about the drug menace in Punjab. This goes a step ahead and will tell the youth to take a stand and bring about a revolution to end our issues. Arsh is as new to the industry as me. It was a learning experience for both of us… More like a revelation for both of us about our potentials."The producers of the film, Virendra Singh Kalra and Avijit Singh Kalra, said, "Udeek talks about that mindset of our society where we are waiting for a leader to make a change. But we must realize that we are the youth who have that power. Just like young Bhagat Singh who had set out to free India, youngsters today need to take up matters in their own hands."The movie 'Bhagat Singh Di Udeek' is an Ishwar House Entertainment and Emperor Media & Entertainment presentation and is all set to hit the theatres on 2nd February 2018.


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LGBT Groups Merge to Form Modern Military Association of America
Chris Johnson, Washington Blade courtesy of the National LGBTQ Media Association
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In the aftermath of the U.S. military implementing a new ban on transgender service members, a duo of groups that have worked to advance rights for LGBT people in the armed forces have merged to form the Modern Military Association of America.
The organizations — the American Military Partner Association and OutServe-SLDN — announced Saturday night the decision to combine into one at the 2019 AMPA National Gala in D.C.
The new organization is formed in the aftermath of the Defense Department implementing President Trump's transgender military ban, which went into effect last month.
The head of the organization will be Navy veteran Andy Blevins, who formerly headed up OutServe-SLDN as executive director.
"I'm both humbled and honored to lead the Modern Military Association of America at this challenging moment in the fight for LGBTQ military equality," Blevins said in a statement. "While we've made tremendous progress over the years as a community, much of that progress is now being threatened and rolled back — especially for our transgender service members who now face an unconscionable transgender military ban. We're committed to doing everything within our power to stand up for all of our modern military and veteran families and ensure they have a powerful voice in Washington and beyond."
OutServe-SLDN was itself the product of merged LGBT military organizations. In 2012, the OutServe, a network organizations for LGBT military personnel and the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a legal and advocacy organization merged to form OutServe-SLDNafter their combined efforts to defeat "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Ashley Broadway-Mack, president of the American Military Partner Association, said in a statement the newly formed Modern Military Association of American will similarly take on challenges facing LGBT service members.
"We're truly excited that both of these incredible organizations are merging to create a formidable force in the battles ahead," Broadway-Mack said. "By combining forces with OutServe-SLDN, we're embarking on a new journey fighting for open and authentic service and education, advocacy and support for modern military families."
Story courtesy of the Washington Blade.
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The program received improved Rack Extensions functionality, a redesigned Combinator and a new sampler. Reason Studios has released a new version of the Reason 12 DAW. The update brings multiple Rack improvements to working with extensions, a new Mimic Creative Sampler, and redesigned Combinator section functionality. The new version of Reason 12 improves the user experience and expands the list of available features, the developers say. According to the company, the novelty improves the overall usability: for example, the program received a fully scalable interface of the main program window and Rack Extensions add-ons. It is noted that the entire Reason Rack, as well as extensions from third-party developers, will automatically adapt to display sizes. Users will be able to freely scale windows, increase or decrease plug-in interface elements. Reason 12 also received a new Mimic Creative Sampler plugin, which, according to the creators, greatly expands the program's sampling capabilities. The novelty combines the power of time-stretching and beat-slicing with a granular synthesis engine, which makes sampling "creative and fun." The sampler offers four sampling modes - Pitch, Slice, Multi Slot, Multi Pitch. According to the creators, Mimic allows you to create complex multisamples in a few clicks. The plugin interface is simple: all controls, knobs and other controls are brought to the fore. For a more convenient work Reason Studios has redesigned the functionality of the Combinator tool. For example, the section received more CV inputs and control options, supports more patches and simplifies programming. "Combinator" received improved macros, as well as a new editor for faster creation of interfaces. The update also affected the browser built into the program and the ability to search the content library. Searching for information now happens in real time, and the DAW displays the results as you type a search query. Reason 12 also includes a new sound bank. Reason+ weekly packs will also be updated to be compatible with the new features of the program.
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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher celebrate 11th wedding anniversary with loving posts
The country superstar and former professional ice hockey player first met in 2008 at a meet-and-greet after one of Underwood's concerts.
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher attend the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards on April 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic
July 11, 2021, 8:11 PM UTC / Source: TODAY
By Lamar Dawson
Country singer Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher celebrated 11 years of marriage on Saturday, July 10. The pair commemorated the day by sharing gushing Instagram posts.
Underwood shared a casual photo of the couple at home, writing in the caption, "Happy anniversary, babe! 11 years sure have flown by...here's to many, many more. Love you!"
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRKovkgFERT
Fisher posted a photo from the couple's June 9, 2010 wedding day to mark the occasion, writing, "Happy anniversary @carrieunderwood hard to believe this was 11 years ago today! Here's to many more with the best partner I could imagine!! #happyanniversary"
The country superstar, 38, and former professional ice hockey player, 41, first met in 2008 at a meet-and-greet after one of Underwood's concerts. The couple share two boys: Isaiah Michael, 6, and Jacob Bryan, 2.
The seven-time Grammy winner told TODAY Parents in October last year, the pandemic encouraged her and her family to spend more time outdoors on their farm in Nashville.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CxVG8FtiM
"Isaiah has been helping me in the garden," she said. "That's a new kind of hobby I've picked up and he's been doing a great job helping me.''
The "Blown Away" singer added that both boys have been helping out with their chickens.
"We have chickens and they'll go down and help us feed the chickens and collect the eggs," she said. "We'll go down and feed our horses and go fishing."
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWpAJXLlOo
Earlier this year, the "American Idol" alum released her eighth studio and first gospel album, "My Savior." At the time, she told TODAY she hopes people will find the album uplifting during these hard times.
Carrie Underwood talks about faith and family as she releases new gospel music
"I got to go into the studio to sing these songs that are so hopeful and so peaceful," she said. "I hope people find some peace and comfort in these songs."
Underwood's mom, Carole Underwood, recently sat down with Sheinelle Jones as well, opening up about what it was like raising her talented daughter and watching her go from talent shows to superstardom.
"You don't realize that celebrities truly are just people," the elder Underwood said. "They wash their clothes. They fold their clothes. You know? I just don't want her to change how she is, and I think she doesn't."
Carrie Underwood's mom opens up about raising country superstar
Lamar Dawson


(CNN-CareerBuilder.com) — It's that time of year when the weather gets colder and people start missing work because of illness.
Or because of bats in the hair. Or deer bites. Or from back injuries sustained while chasing a beaver. Yep, these were just some of the excuses people used when calling in to their boss to say that they'd be out for the day.
In our annual survey, one-third of employers reported that workers call in sick more often during the winter holidays than any other time of the year. While cold and flu season has much to do with the abundance of absences, some people are using up those sick days to spend more time with their families, get in some last-minute shopping or just relax in bed when the weather outside looks too bleak to even deal with.
Employee's 12-year-old daughter stole his car and he had no other way to work. Employee didn't want to report it to the police.
Employee said bats got in her hair.
Employee said a refrigerator fell on him.
Employee was in line at a coffee shop when a truck carrying flour backed up and dumped the flour into her convertible.
Employee said a deer bit him during hunting season.
Employee ate too much at a party.
Employee fell out of bed and broke his nose.
Employee got a cold from a puppy.
Employee's child stuck a mint up his nose and had to go to the ER to remove it.
Employee hurt his back chasing a beaver.
Employee got his toe caught in a vent cover.
Employee had a headache after going to too many garage sales.
Employee's brother-in-law was kidnapped by a drug cartel while in Mexico.
Employee drank anti-freeze by mistake and had to go to the hospital.
Employee was at a bowling alley and a bucket filled with water (due to a leak) crashed through the ceiling and hit her on the head.
Check out our nifty infographic here! Or click on the image to see the full graphic!
More workers call in sick in the first quarter of the year, with 34 percent of employers saying workers call in January through March.
Phone calls are still the dominant way in which people tell their bosses they aren't coming in to work (84 percent); emails are second (24 percent) and text messages are third (11 percent).
"While outrageous events are known to happen, frequent absences and over-the-top excuses can start to bring your credibility into question," said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder.


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Q: Sublime Text 3 shows no menu bar on Arch Linux unless launched as root I don't get a menu bar visible in Sublime Text 3, downloaded from the AUR using packer -S sublime-text-dev.
This seems to be a fairly common issue, however none of the solutions around the Internet have solved the problem for me. This includes:

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*Going through the config files and changing any instance of "menu_visible" to equal "true"

*Adding some code to the launcher file

*Pressing CTRL+SHIFT+P and then typing in "Show Menu" to show the menu

None of these had any effect. I should also note that additionally themes aren't visible unless I launch as root.
I have tried reinstalling the software, removing the config folder, and even trying Sublime Text 2; none of these things worked.
At this point, I'm at a loss, so I hope some of you have suggestions. Thanks in advance.

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Syracuse 67, Wake Forest 57
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Guard Tyler Ennis scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 2 Syracuse fended off Wake Forest 67-57 on Wednesday night at Joel Coliseum.
The Orange (20-0, 7-0 ACC), one of three remaining unbeaten Division I teams in the country, matched the best start in school history.
Forward C.J. Fair added 16 points and forward Jerami Grant had 10 points for the Orange.
Forward Devin Thomas and forward Travis McKie each finished with 12 points for the Demon Deacons (14-7, 4-4).
The outcome ended Wake Forest's 13-game homecourt winning streak, including 12 games this season.
Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney didn't score until hitting an 18-foot jumper as the shot clock wound down with 1:42 left for a 58-49 lead.
Syracuse, which trailed in the second half at some point in each of its previous three games, withstood several Wake Forest threats. By game's end, a 55-35 rebounding edge favored the Orange.
Ennis made his first six shots of the second half after going 0-for-6 from the field in the first half.
Syracuse broke out to a couple of nine-point leads in the second half only to have the Demon Deacons close within five.
Wake Forest had won its previous two games to notch consecutive victories for the first time since mid-December. Guard Codi Miller-McIntyre's foul trouble proved to be a problem and he finished with a season-low four points.
Syracuse led 26-23 at halftime after an eight-point lead slipped away.
The Orange overcame 25.8 percent (8-of-31) shooting by grabbing 11 offensive rebounds.
Even though McKie hit a 3-pointer to end the half, Wake Forest had its lowest point total in a half this season.
Wake Forest made only one of nine shots from the field at the outset.
But with forward Arnaud-William Adala Moto's dunk over Syracuse backup center Baye Moussa Keita and guard Codi Miller-McIntyre's free throw, the Demon Deacons held a 12-6 edge midway through the first half.
Syracuse shot 2-for-17 at the start, going through a drought of nearly nine minutes without a field goal until Fair's 3-pointer.
The Orange surged to a 16-13 lead, capped by forward Michael Gbinije's 3-point basket.
Miller-McIntyre's third foul came with 6:18 to play in the half, and Fair's free throw pushed Syracuse's lead to 19-14 on the way to a 25-17 edge.
Wake Forest made just six of its first 12 free throws.
NOTES: The only other meeting between the teams came in the final of the 2001 Preseason NIT, with Syracuse winning 74-67 at New York's Madison Square Garden. … Wake Forest coach Jeff Bzdelik coached former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony with the NBA's Denver Nuggets. … Syracuse returns home for two games in a three-night period, beginning with No. 17 Duke on Saturday night in front of what's expected to be a record crowd at the Carrier Dome. … Wake Forest finishes a three-game homestand Saturday afternoon against Georgia Tech.
Kansas 92, Iowa State 81
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A law that takes effect July 1 could eventually improve fire ratings in Lamar County, saving some homeowners money on insurance.
A state law taking effect Saturday could eventually improve fire ratings in Lamar County and save residents money on their homeowners insurance.
"If you live more than five miles from a fire station, it results in a class 10 rating — the lowest rating you can receive," said Rep. Brad Touchstone, R-Hattiesburg, one of the authors of House Bill 469, passed by the Legislature this year.
But Touchstone said some Lamar County residents who do live within five miles of a fire station aren't located within the fire district and can't receive the benefit of an improved rating. His bill could help residents in both situations.
The measure allows boards of supervisors to dissolve or reconfigure fire districts to give homeowners the benefit of a better rating and most importantly — to ensure the most appropriate and efficient fire protection for the county's citizens.
Previously, the fire district's five-member board of commissioners had the power to redraw district lines. But commissioners may have been reluctant to do that because they could lose millage if they created smaller districts.
"The fire district is looking at it as — we are going to lose money if we redraw our lines," said Chip Brown, Forrest County fire coordinator.
Brown doesn't think Touchstone's bill will have much effect in Forrest County.
"In Forrest County, we're going to do what's right for the community," he said. "If something needed to be changed, we're going to do it without a turf battle.
"Right now, we try to keep everything within five miles of a fire station."
But Lamar County fire coordinator George Stevens expects districts could be redrawn there, where there are currently 13 districts and 25 fire stations. He cites the example of Central Lamar Fire Station near Mississippi 589 and U.S. 98.
"Right across the street from the fire station is a different district," he said. "We'll be able to put that fire station into that district (across the street).
"It doesn't make sense to get (the fire rating) from a station that's far from you. It make sense to get graded on the station that's closer to you."
Lamar County Administrator Jody Waits said he and Stevens are identifying the areas where changes might occur. They will present a plan to supervisors within the next 30 days.
"We have to consider — are there needs to redistrict and what are they?" he said. "We have to go through all the due diligence and prepare that for the board.
"The main goal would be to make sure all residents are equally protected and maximize their insurance benefits."
The law eliminates the red tape from creating a brand-new district, which previously required a petition signed by 35 people.
"I think the law is a good law, and I think redistricting will benefit some Lamar County citizens," Waits said. "If redistricting is done in some areas, it will allow the county to operate more efficiently in providing fire (protection) services."


As defined by the work published by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, ecosystem services are the benefits drawn from an ecosystem by mankind. These services result from the natural functioning of ecosystems. Mankind therefore benefits from them freely, without having to work for them, provided these ecosystems remain in good health and are able to function properly.
What benefits can be drawn from wetlands?
Wetlands play an important role in the regulation of a catchment area's hydrography. Acting like a sponge, high altitude wetlands such as pools, peatlands and ponds absorb some of the rain from the top of the catchment areas. By reducing the amount of runoff water that ends up in the rivers, these wetlands can often help prevent a rise in water levels. Despite this mechanism, streams sometimes burst their banks during exceptional weather conditions. In such cases, the water floods the alluvial plains on either side of the rivers. Excess rain water seeps through slowly, leaving behind the sediments swept along by the runoff water.
Acclaimed by mankind for their fertility and proximity to water, most of these alluvial valleys have now been turned into farmland, urban areas or industrial zones. Their streams were diked up to avoid overflow issues and to protect infrastructures. During extreme weather conditions, streams overflow despite these dikes and cause considerable human and material loss. Moreover, the alluvial plains – now disconnected from their streams – no longer benefit from regular sediment input. The water no longer overflows, and the suspended sediments are rejected into the sea instead of seeping into the plains.
In the same way as they are able to absorb part of the excess rain water, wetlands are also able to return this excess water during dry periods. The hydrographic network is therefore never completely dried up. Moreover, a large number of wetlands are connected to ground water and thus ensure that groundwater tables are replenished.
During storms, coastal wetlands act as a shield that protects man-made buildings set up along the coastline from the aggressive sea. Overseas, this role is mostly assigned to mangroves. The complex interlacing of roots and stems reduces the speed and height of the waves, thus protecting the coast from eroding. The disappearance of mangroves in certain coastal areas therefore creates a risk for seaside infrastructures, that are first in line for destruction.
Natural causes can lead to the disappearance of mangroves, like in French Guiana, where the amount of mangroves evolves according to how much sediment is carried out from the Amazon. This cyclic phenomenon is impressive. In just a few months, the mangroves can move forward or back by several yards, thus threatening man-made buildings.
Wetlands are located in the lowest parts of the landscape. Quite naturally, streams and runoff water converge towards this precise area. On its way, the water picks up sediments and pollution. Once the hydrographic network reaches a wetland – such as a mangrove – the latter acts as a filter. The water flow is slowed down by the tangled mangrove roots and the sediments remain trapped, gradually creating the substrate for future mangroves, whilst at the same time ensuring the pond's water stays clear.
To a certain extent, wetlands are also able to absorb polluting agents. Fertilizers and pesticides are mostly used in farmlands, and heavy metals and hydrocarbons are generally associated with urban and industrial areas. Many wetland plants are able to absorb some of these polluting agents, whereas others remain trapped in the soil. Nevertheless, it is important to highlight that this ability is limited compared to our pollution production capacity.
Mangroves, seagrass beds and coral reefs: like-for-like!
Seagrass beds and coral reefs require clear water: it lets the sun rays through, which they need for their photosynthesis, crucial for their survival. By intercepting the earth's particles, mangrove roots limit the turbidity of all water coming from the lagoon, and ensure optimal conditions for seagrass bed and coral growth.
In turn, mangroves need tranquil water with only very few waves and weak currents, to intercept and accumulate the sediments which will then enable them to take root. Coral reefs, located far out at sea, dampen the waves' force and ensure tranquil conditions in the lagoon and all around the mangrove.
Nitrates and phosphates are mainly contained in fertilizers and untreated domestic wastewater. In aquatic environments, they fertilize the lagoon's water, in the same way as they fertilize crops on land. If there is too much of them, micro-algae can proliferate and consume all the oxygen contained in the water, causing all surrounding living organisms to suffocate. By absorbing some of these polluting agents, the mangroves and other coastal wetlands contribute to the improved health of neighboring aquatic environments.
The wetlands' ability to retain and absorb sediment and certain polluting agents led to the creation of artificial wetlands, specially designed to treat wastewater of various sources. Therefore, the size of the wetland and type of plants are adapted to the volume and type of rejected effluents.
Wetlands are full of life. As concerns Overseas territories, several thousand species of mollusks, crustaceans, fish, birds, mammals, reptiles and insects rely on wetlands for part or all of their life cycle. There are a large number of endemic species.
Mangroves are a real refuge for the young of certain fish species: tarpons, barracudas and sea pike are just a few examples. The young grow, protected by the maze of roots into which large predators cannot venture. Without this refuge, many coastal fish species would become endangered.
Not only are wetlands the ideal place for birds to mate and reproduce, but they are also a perfect incubator and nursing site for nestlings to grow safely. They are also one of the key stop-over sites for a number of migratory birds who cross entire continents.
A number of consumer products stem from wetlands: food, construction material, medicine, dyes, etc. The list is long. Among these products, some are collected in small quantities – for subsistence or traditional practices – whereas others are exploited commercially in larger quantities.
The wetlands' original landscapes and biological diversity make them top destinations in the tourism and leisure industries. Therefore, provided they remain reasonable and sustainable, activities such as recreational sailing, water sports, animal watching, hunting and fishing are long-term income sources for local communities.
Wetlands may be considered sacred or evil, may be cherished or feared, but they have always spiked the interest of local populations and been the source of beliefs, legends and tales.
But these environments do not only feed our imagination, they also provide us with information about our past and are incredible sources of knowledge for archaeologists. Indeed, flooded soils and wetlands slow down decomposition processes due to the lack of oxygen. As a result, pollen, seeds, wood and materials are better preserved, and can sometimes be used to reconstruct part of a region's natural or cultural history.