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U.S. Road-Death Rates Remain Near 10-Year High
Auto industry points to smartphones and distracted driving, lawmakers look at the role of alcohol and opioids
Police officers investigate a a fatal car accident on Jan. 31 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Photo: Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal/ZUMA Press
Adrienne Roberts
@AdrRoberts
adrienne.roberts@wsj.com
Updated Feb. 15, 2018 3:48 pm ET
U.S. motor-vehicle deaths remained near decade-high levels in 2017, an indication U.S. roadways aren't getting any safer, even as auto makers equip cars with more safety gear and many other developed countries make notable strides in reducing highway fatalities.
The National Safety Council said Thursday traffic-related fatalities hit 40,100 last year, the second year in a row the 40,000 mark was surpassed.
Motor-vehicle deaths had steadily declined in the decade leading to 2016. But a surge in driver distraction, increased miles driven and other factors have driven the closely watched number up at an alarming rate.
The data, which differs from figures set to be released later this year by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, comes as cars themselves appear to be getting safer. More than 20% of the 17.5 million vehicles produced for the 2017 model year were equipped with so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, a suite of technology that includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering aides and autonomous braking that helps avoid collisions, according to WardsAuto.com.
Just two years ago, fewer than 8% of vehicles were equipped with those features, WardsAuto.com says.


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Q: Polymer in Chrome Extension content script I'm trying to use Polymer in a chrome extension. The overall goal is to leverage styling encapsulation so my content scripts run isolated from the CSS of the page being visited.
Beginning with a custom element in my-element.html
I'm using Vulcanize like so:
vulcanize -o build.html my-element.html

If I try something like this in my content script:
// content_script.js
$.get(chrome.extension.getURL('build.html'), function(data) {
  var html = document.createElement('div');
  html.innerHTML = data;
  document.body.appendChild(html);

  var custom = document.createElement('my-element');
  document.body.appendChild(custom);
});

build.html loads ok, but my-element is not working. It just creates an empty tag with none of my shadow DOM contents.
I see a couple potential problems with what I'm doing:

*

*I'm loading the polymer stuff into a div. Does it need to be loaded directly into body? If so, how is this done?

*I'm assuming loading build.html with ajax will work in the first place. Is this an incorrect assumption?

A: Edit:
While the method below does work, I don't think I can recommend it except for projects very limited in scope -- single domain target or simple widget.

My guess is that Chrome blocking registerElement() for extensions is causing you issues.
Injecting an HTML file which then calls polymer.js seems to put the library in context of the host page rather than the content script.
Here's a proof of concept I hacked together from their tutorial:
manifest.json
{
    "name": "polymer-test",
    "version": "0.0.1",
    "manifest_version": 2,
    // CSP might be overkill
    "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'",
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "js": [
                "contentscript.js"
            ],
            "matches": [
                "<all_urls>"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "web_accessible_resources": [
        "counter.html",
        "polymer.html",
        "polymer.js"
    ]
}

contentscript.js
document.body.insertAdjacentHTML('beforeend', '
'
    // polymer.html throws an error w/o layout.html -- not a big deal
    + '<link rel="import" href="'+chrome.extension.getURL('/polymer.html')+'">'
    + '<link rel="import" href="'+chrome.extension.getURL('/custom.html')+'">'
    + '<my-counter counter="1">Points</my-counter>'
+ '
');

counter.html
<polymer-element name="my-counter" attributes="counter">
    <template>

<content></content>

        Value: {{counter}}

        <button on-tap="{{increment}}">Increment</button>
    </template>

</polymer-element>

A: I recently created Boundary, a CSS+JS library to solve problems just like this. Boundary creates elements that are completely separate from the existing webpage's CSS.
Take creating a dialog for example. After installing Boundary, you can do this in your content script
var dialog = Boundary.createBox({
    "id": "yourDialogID"
});

Boundary.loadBoxCSS("#yourDialogID", "style-for-elems-in-dialog.css");

Boundary.appendToBox(
    "#yourDialogID",
    "<button id='submit_button'>submit</button>"
);

Boundary.find("#submit_button").click(function() {
  // find() function returns a regular jQuery DOM element
  // so you can do whatever you want with it.
  // some js after button is clicked.
});

Elements within #yourDialogID will not be affected by the existing webpage.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any question.
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    @Override
    protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);

        // Example of a call to a native method
        TextView tv = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.sample_text);
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        // ToastでintFromJNIの値を返す.
        Toast.makeText(this, "intFromJNI() = " + intFromJNI(), Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
    }

    /**
     * A native method that is implemented by the 'native-lib' native library,
     * which is packaged with this application.
     */
    public native String stringFromJNI();
    // 自分でnativeメソッドを追加してみる.
    public native int intFromJNI(); // int型の数値を返すnativeメソッドintFromJNI

    // Used to load the 'native-lib' library on application startup.
    static {
        System.loadLibrary("native-lib");
    }
}

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Home Motorcycle Reviews 2008 Triumph Speed Triple – Road Test Review
2008 Triumph Speed Triple – Road Test Review
Greg Drevenstedt
At the tender age of six, I went on my first motorcycle camping trip. Dad took my big brother and me on a 200-mile ride from Nashville to the Smoky Mountains. I was perched between Dad's legs, hugging the tank, and Paul sat on the back. Kids nod off on long trips, so Dad used his belt to lash Paul to the sissy bar. When I fell asleep, my helmet would rest against Dad's arm. When his arm got tired, Dad just popped his elbow and bounced my head to the other side. We've since come to appreciate the folly of such dangerous passengering techniques, but the '70s were more freewheelin' days, and I'm grateful for the memory.
Fitting, then, that my first press launch for Rider should be in the Smokies. Triumph invited us to Gatlinburg to showcase the new Speed Triple, its global top-selling model. First released in 1994, the Speed Triple began life as a stripped-down version of the Daytona sportbike. It was Triumph's attempt to produce a roadster with high-spec components, a modern café racer. But cafÉ racers are throwbacks better represented by Triumph's Thruxton. The scrappy Speed Triple began running with a new crowd, the rough-and-tumble streetfighters.
Befitting their name, streetfighters are combat-ready sportbikes stripped of their fairings (often after a crash) and tarted up with motocross handlebars, wake-the-neighbors exhausts and performance mods. Like Jeff Goldblum's mutation in The Fly, the Speed Triple's streetfighter transformation took time. It began in 1996, with the emergence of dual, bug-eyed headlights reminiscent of the aftermarket bits found on many streetfighters. Two years later, the Daytona's vestigial clip-ons were dropped in favor of wide, upright handlebars.
The author's childhood dream car—a Dodge Charger in Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee livery—and his new dream date Speed Triple pose in front of Cooter's Garage.
The Speed Triple's transformation continued. Its 885cc in-line triple bulked up to 955cc in 1999. A little cosmetic surgery here, a little dieting there. By 2005, the metamorphosis had reached maturity, with an all-new design purged of whatever Daytona DNA remained. Another powerplant growth spurt, from 955cc to 1,050cc, delivered more punch. A male-slider fork improved on-road dexterity, and radial front brake calipers better scrubbed off speed. A stubbier tail section with upswept silencers gave it a brawler's profile. The next stage of evolution came in 2008, the impetus for our trip to the Smokies.
Living in Southern California has made me soft. Gatlinburg was cold, gray and wet. After a hearty breakfast and a new-model presentation, I wasn't eager to leave the cozy confines of the lodge. But duty calls, so I suited up.
2008 Triumph Speed Triple
In the parking lot was a chorus line of freshly polished Speed Triples, one in Fusion White, another in Jet Black, and the rest in Blazing Orange (a fourth color–Matte Black–will be available this summer). Like a sushi chef at a fish market, I inspected the bike scrupulously. Italian design firm Marabese, which is responsible for the Tiger's latest stripes, also styled the new Speed Triple. They nailed it, no doubt aware that one-quarter of all Speed Triples are sold in Italy. Newly sculpted bodywork, shapely radiator shrouds and redesigned alloy wheels are moto haute couture. But like the heroin chic fashion of the mid-'90s, this supermodel has a dark side: a menacing new black-anodized fork and wheels and a blacked-out frame and engine.
My prom date sported a stiletto exhaust and a shopping spree of carbon fiber accessories. Triumph offers two exhaust upgrades from Arrow: a low-slung, stubby silencer and a pair of upswept cans in the same location as the stock collectors. In a gradual move away from the previous model's bobcat tail, the rear subframe is longer and the pillion footpegs have been repositioned for more passenger comfort.
The new instrument cluster includes an analog tachometer and a LCD speedometer that makes it easy to calculate the number of points you might get on your license. Other features include dual tripmeters and a clock, as well as fuel consumption, maximum and average speed indicators and a programmable shift light.
Battle-ready and good-lookin' to boot….
The new Speed Triple is a hottie, plain and simple. Preparing to ride, I was nervous of heart and sweaty of palm. There I was, a virgin on my first Rider intro, my confidence (and a bike) battered at the track a few days earlier, staring at this sexy machine that just oozes torque, trying to psyche myself up to ride twisty, unfamiliar roads in the wet. If not for my leather gloves, I would have bitten my nails down to the quick.
But the Speed Triple was a dream date, quickly putting me at ease. Even in the rain and fog, the bike was well-mannered. The fuel-injected 1,050cc triple fired up quickly, then settled into a warm, reassuring rumble. Although designated for "circuit use only," the Arrow exhaust doesn't add obnoxious bark for the extra bite. The seat was plush, and the seating position was just right for this 6-foot, 2-inch Goldilocks.
New tapered, silver-anodized, aluminum Magura handlebars gave my dance partner a light touch. The front brakes have been upgraded to four-piston Brembo radial calipers with 320mm floating discs and a radial master cylinder. The rear binder is a single, two-piston Nissin caliper squeezing a 220mm disc. Despite the dicey conditions, the brakes were predictable and confidence-inspiring.
The Speed Triple waltzes through curves with style and grace.
After lunch, the sky cleared and the road dried. Good thing, because the choicest tarmac lay ahead: the rollercoaster NC 28 and then the infamous Dragon, Highway 129, with 318 curves in 11 miles. Wringing the Speed Triple's neck put a big, nasty grin on my face. The strong, smooth motor has oodles of torque and the impressive power is delivered without surprises. Claimed peak power is 131 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and peak torque is 77 lb-ft at 7,550 rpm, measured at the crank. Triumph's second-generation Keihin ECU and fuel injection work well, without hiccups or hesitation.
Back to those brakes. Yessiree, they'll get you stopped in a hurry. Good feel at the lever, progressive, everything you'd expect from Brembo. The six-speed transmission shifted well, but I got stuck in neutral during a few first-to-second shifts. If I nailed the lever firmly, there was no problem, so it could have just been me breaking in stiff, new boots.
The Speed Triple handles very well, and its wide handlebars provide ample leverage. The bike holds a line, with excellent tire grip and stability. Both the Showa fork and rear shock are adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping and performed admirably. And there is plenty of cornering clearance. Slicing through the technical curves on the Dragon, I rarely scratched the peg feelers.
Instrumentation is clean and purposeful, with an easy-to-read LCD speedo, analog tach, handy computer functions and a programmable shift light.
A half-day in dry conditions does not a full evaluation make, so a more detailed assessment will have to wait until we can subject a test bike to in-depth experimentation.
Bottom line: I love this bike. Its styling quickens my pulse, its strong motor is full character and its sporting prowess is top-notch. In the interest of disclosure, I own a streetfighter, a salvage-title, Frankenstein Suzuki SV650 stitched together from odds-n-ends. The aggressive look, snappy power and put-up-your-dukes stance deliver a raw, visceral experience. So the Speed Triple is a member of my tribe.
New, highly effective brakes are stout with four-piston Brembo radial calipers and a radial master cylinder pinching 320mm floating discs.
But something is missing. The Speed Triple is known as a hooligan bike. To wit: Its midrange grunt makes power wheelies a snap, earning it major cred among stunt riders. Yet the Speed Triple is very refined, civil even. When I think of streetfighters, my mind conjures up images of battle-scarred rat bikes, not well-engineered global sales leaders. Think Brad Pitt in Snatch, not Ocean's Eleven.
"Hard as nails. The definitive streetfighter." With a tagline like that, you'd think the Speed Triple would abuse you in some way, tenderize your flabby meat. Nope. It's a pussycat. Sure, if you step on its tail it will come alive, but if you pet it nicely you'd never know what fury lurks within. There's the image and then there's the reality, and often the twain don't meet. Much like adventure-touring bikes and SUVs that never get dirty, on a Speed Triple you can look the part of streetfighter without having to play the role.
If you're interested in the 2008 Triumph Speed Triple, you might also be interested in Rider magazine's Sport-Standard Comparo: 2008 Kawasaki Z1000 vs. Triumph Speed Triple vs. Yamaha FZ1
Greg Drevenstedt - January 18, 2021

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"By the National Covenant our fathers laid Popery prostrate. By the Solemn League and Covenant they were successful in resisting prelatic encroachments and civil tyranny. By it they were enabled to achieve the Second Reformation... They were setting up landmarks by which the location and limits of the city of God will be known at the dawn of the millennial day... How can they be said to go forth by the footsteps of the flock, who have declined from the attainments, renounced the covenants and contradicted the testimony of "the cloud of witnesses"... All the Schisms (separations) that disfigure the body mystical of Christ... are the legitimate consequences of the abandonment of reformation attainments — the violation of covenant engagements. This is sound doctrine and historical truth combined. Again our author puts the important question, 'Is it not unfaithfulness to reject the obligations of the covenants of former times?' Yes, we think so, when their objects are not yet reached; and moreover, that 'Confession of sin, and especially the sins of covenant breaking should always accompany the renewal of our obligations.' This is well said. Was it thought of at Pittsburgh, 1871? To good purpose he adds, 'In the renewal of covenants there should be no abridgment of former obligations' (All these excellent sentiments seemed to have been totally forgotten or wholly disregarded when the time came for their practical use and appropriate application. Some said, 'We have all we want' and we strongly suspect too many wanted none of the former obligations — 'in this free country.') And can this be denied? Once more we quote, — 'The opposition is not so much to covenanting, as it is to the covenants of our fathers, and to the permanence of their obligations.' Then the author says emphatically and somewhat prophetically, 'The church never will renew her covenants aright until she embraces in her obligations all the attainments sworn in the covenants, National and Solemn League. This was done in the renovation at Auchensaugh, in Scotland.'" - Reformed Presbytery, A Short Vindication of Our Covenanted Reformation, 1879, pp. 38-39.
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Chaitanya Mishra: 'I enjoy seeking to answer the question 'Why?''
Tom Robertson, September 1, 2021, Kathmandu
Nepal's preeminent sociologist, on this week's Writing Journeys, offers insight into his academic journey, and asks students to read actively and question the text.
(All photos courtesy Chaitanya Mishra)
For many years, the sociologist Chaitanya Mishra has been one of the leading lights of Nepal's academic world, always bringing fresh insights to the understanding of Nepal's changing socio-economic landscape.
In this engaging interview, Chaitanya sir offers observations about his own academic journey: the changes he has witnessed growing up near Kathmandu, how maps and fiction stoked his curiosity when young, how he learned English, why he chose research and teaching as a profession, and his goals for a new 'University of Nepal'.
What I find particularly interesting are Chaitanya sir's ideas about what he calls "active reading". Too many students, he says, have too much reverence for what they are reading, as if each book is a sacred text "beyond questioning." Instead, students "should agree, disagree, ask questions, question assumptions" about what they read. He wants students much more personally engaged in their reading; they should be weighing each sentence against their own experience to assess whether it adds up or not. He has a memorable way to express this: He wants students to write in and on their books — "not out of anger but with curiosity and love, as if … chatting with the author who is seated across your table."
Chaitanya Mishra teaches Sociology to MPhil and PhD students at Tribhuvan University. He has authored and edited 10 books and published numerous articles. He writes mainly on social change and the nature of polity and economy from a world-systemic perspective. He is now working on frameworks for teaching as well as researching Dalit and non-Dalit social relations. He also works with a team that aims to form the University of Nepal in Gaindakot, Nawalpur.
Find all of the previous Writing Journeys here.
Next Week: Dev Datta Joshi
Where did you grow up? Was it a good place to grow up? As a sociologist looking back, how would you describe it?
I grew up during the 1950s in the immediate outskirts of what was then the town of Kathmandu. The place had a distinctly rural feel. There was no road; cows and goats and chicken roamed free; you could watch, during the summers, rice plants swaying in the winds; and I had been inside all homes in the neighborhood by my late childhood. I knew just about everybody.
But the place was also shedding 'tradition' and changing. Children's names had begun to change, for example, from Ram to Kamal and Sita to Geeta. Clothing was changing and younger men had begun to strut in pants. Schools had just begun to crop up and most young children attended. Separation and inequality based on caste and gender were pronounced. Bahun-Chhetri parents would ask their children to not make friends with "lower caste and riffraff" children. But even here, change was in the air.
How did you get excited about reading and writing?
I was excited to read maps early on. Land and water, sun and moon, this country and that country, this capital and that capital, temperature and rainfall, and so on. That was hot stuff.
However, during my school years, that was about it. I started enjoying reading Hindi and English novels – and gradually, textbooks – only later during my college years. And I cannot say I really enjoyed writing till maybe during my early thirties, when my job as a researcher could otherwise have come into peril.
Did you have favorite teachers, especially for reading and writing?
I had an English teacher during Grades 4 and 5. His name, I think, was Krishna Lal Tandukar. He genuinely liked children. And he knew what children liked: love, motivation, and something sweet. He always came to the class with tiny, round, colored candies. That was, of course, out of his own pocket. And he found ways to give at least one to each child. Those who had the homework ready perhaps managed to get 2-3 of the round stuff. But no student left empty-handed.
Of course, I had some good teachers during my college years: Mohan Himanshu Thapa and Kedar Mathema, for example, who taught me Nepali literature and English literature, respectively. But my favorite college teachers were nothing like my school teacher who had curly hair and always entered the class with a twinkle in his eyes.
Who are your favorite Nepali writers or books/articles and why? What about them do you like? Favorite non-Nepali authors?
I am not much into literature. I did read some during my early years but it is almost a rarity these days. I list the names with much trepidation. I like BP Koirala, Laxmi Prasad Devkota, Bala Krishna Sama, Bhimnidhi Tiwari, Dhanush Chandra Gotame, Bhupi Serchan, Jagadish Ghimire, Indra Bahadur Rai, Lil Bahadur Chhetri, Tirtha Bahadur Shrestha, Ahuti, Narayan Dhakal, Abhaya Shrestha, Sarita Tiwari, Sarala Gautam, and a few others.
The answer will be much too long if I were to tell you why I like them. Let me just note that I like them for various, often disparate, and sometimes contradictory reasons.
In the line of my work, I like Father Ludwig Stiller, Mahesh Chandra Regmi, Kamal Prakash Malla, Prayag Raj Sharma, brothers Kunda and Kanak and Dixit, and some others.
Chaitanya Mishra while teaching at Macalester College in Minnesota, the United States, in 2016.
What made you decide to become a researcher? Why a sociologist?
I continue to wonder about that myself. I do not believe things occur accidentally, but my entry into Sociology comes close to it. I came across the word 'Sociology' for the first time when I was 18. I found it in a call for application for funded graduate study in Sociology in India in Gorkhapatra Daily. I applied for it and, lo and behold, I was selected. In due course, I became a sociologist.
Beginning my early years, I did wish to teach at a university someday. Maybe because of my school teacher with the twinkle as well as candies, or that one of my maternal uncles provided tuition to school kids, or maybe because I came from a Bahun family? Or maybe that it was a valued profession with a steady income? I shall never know, really. But that came true as well.
I have enjoyed my work through the years. I have been lucky all along. And as far as the sequence of my 'accidents' goes, I have tended to believe that you will get your chance if you stand in line and, when necessary, bide your time.
How did you learn English?
I am still learning the language. I continue to frequently make mistakes. What English I have learned, however, has mostly been due to the fact that I love languages. I used to be intrigued by how different languages use different words for the same item, a dog or water for example. A dog was kukkur, khicha, kukkuta, and so on, for example.
With respect to English, I did my homework as well. A few teachers have been helpful along the way. I also enjoy languages because they are windows into specific cultures and histories. I knew, of course, that without English much of the world and history would pass me by.
What part of writing do you find hard?
I find it difficult to describe things, i.e., answer the question 'what?'. I somehow feel as though that were a superfluous task, inasmuch as people around me see and feel the same things and processes and their apprehension will be similar to mine. I know that is not really the case. Careful observation and description are necessary for adequate communication. But I wish I did not have to take on that task.
On the other hand, I enjoy explaining, i.e., seeking to answer the question 'why?'. One of the questions that intrigued me during my childhood was, Why didn't it rain in all places at the same time? Another one, for example, was why do we have the caste system?
What mistakes do students and young academic writers make?
Most students are not trained to intrude into the text they are reading. They feel as if reading can be accomplished without self-engagement, investment of one's self, and questioning and commenting upon the text.
Part of the reason for this is that most students think that they are reading 'big men' from powerful countries and universities who are beyond questioning. In addition, in Nepal, we have long had a culture that discouraged the act of 'questioning your superior'.
Are there certain tips or tricks or things you do that you would like to share?
I recommend active reading. Each student should delve into a text with the belief that the text being read is not about some abstract and faceless author and reader(s) but about himself or herself and real-life issues. They should feel free to react to the text based on their own knowledge and experience. They should agree, disagree, ask questions, question assumptions, and so forth. My tip is to render the face of the text dirty by scribbling all you want across its face. Not out of anger but with curiosity and love, as if you were chatting with the author who is seated across your table.
When you do that, you have suddenly upped the ante on the investment of your own self about the pages you are reading. That's what I mean by active reading.
Which sociologists or other scholars do you think write particularly clearly and engagingly? Any favorites? What about writings about Nepal?
Oh, there are so many. So, I will limit myself to a few 'non-Nepali' writers who write about Nepal. Jim Fisher writes very well. Among others, Richard Burghart, John Gray, Andras Hofer, and David Gellner write well. If I may, Tom, you are no slouch on this front either!
Do you think Nepali students in high school write enough? Can they be doing more writing in social studies?
To the first question, no, not at all. As to the second, definitely.
Teachers, students, and administrators all have to contribute to developing a classroom culture that relies on expanding the horizon of curiosity, intensifying the investment of self, and promotion of communication, both spoken and written. Regular classes, similar to those on other subjects, have to be organized to promote good reasoning and writing. Promotion of independent thinking must become a key goal at all levels of schooling.
Will writing be a part of the new university you and Dr Arjun Karki have been working on? How does it fit in?
Yes. The projected University of Nepal will place a heavy emphasis on independent thinking and communicating, including writing.
Where do you like to write and at what time of day?
Almost all of my work takes place during the day. When required, I can start my morning quite early. Except for times when I exceed a deadline, I close my shop by late afternoon.
I read Kunda Dixit's 'writing journey' in this series. I have disrespected his admonition to write clearly and concisely by quite a stretch. I must stop here.
Tom Robertson Tom Robertson, PhD, is an environmental historian who writes about Kathmandu and Nepali history. His Nepali-language video series on writing, 'Mitho Lekhai', is available on Youtube. His most recent article, 'No smoke without fire in Kathmandu', appeared on March 5 in Nepali Times.
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As communication portals rapidly grow, text messaging proves to be a faster means of send and receive mechanism for physician-patient correspondence.
Physicians are finding text messaging more convenient and efficient than emails when communicating with their patients and colleagues. As communication portals rapidly grow, text messaging proves to be a faster means of send and receive mechanism for physician-patient correspondence. However, text messaging can present major legal issues when haplessly used. In fact, many physicians do not consider the information they send as part of the medical records and may therefore be a security risk and violation against the patience privacy of information.
When corresponding with patients through text, information sent, including information pertaining to diagnosis or treatment, would be considered protected health information (PHI), and should be included in that patients medical records. Just as a letter from the patient containing similar data is recorded, so must this type of communication.
If the text message contains PHI, make sure it is in no violation of laws governing PHI, including and especially the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Be aware of the period of time allowed for the text message to be retained, allowable access of patients to amend and see the message, and signing into Business Associate Agreements with vendors. Deleting text messages is not as simple as you would other personal text messages as it could violate certain laws. Furthermore, it could be a disadvantage ever you find yourself in a lawsuit for malpractice when you and the patient do not have copies of the messages.
What would be the security risks surrounding text messages? There are plenty to name, but probably one the major risks would be information breaches that could result to misuse of information. For example, if your device is stolen or lost, unencrypted messages could be easily accessed by a malicious user. The Joint Commission expressed that texting orders for a patient at hospitals is not acceptable as validation of those orders could not be verified. Moreover there is the issue of verifying the identity of the person who sent the text and the text messages could be deleted to disallow confirmation of what is entered into the medical records.
As much as it is convenient, text messaging poses more risks of security breach than we ought it should. The best way to avoid legal charges is to simply dismiss text messaging and opt for more secure communication portals. However, when completely necessary, you can correspond via text messages but make sure to apply security protection to avoid any unwanted liabilities.
It is advisable to create standard policies to apply to text messaging, to which you may resolve that the messages only contain certain non-urgent information. You may also setup a verification system to make ensure of the identity of the person receiving the text. Have the text messages audited, monitored, accessible, and most importantly make sure that the device is password protected and encrypted.
The text messages that relate to patient treatment should always be incorporated into the medical record and then deleted from the mobile device.
The text messages retained or deleted, should follow defined protocols.
When a device will be discarded or replaced, make sure the messages are deleted.
The devices used are should be "registered" with the practice so that in case the device is lost or stolen, the practice can be immediately notified.
Always inform the patients about text messaging and obtain their consents, or where there is lack of consent, include the case in each patient's medical record.
The consent may include the kinds of information the text messages will include, who will have access to the phone on the receiving end, and that once texts are read by the patient they will be deleted. Also include that when a patient changes numbers, they should notify the practice in written communication.
Have questions about electronic messaging in your medical practice? Call your team of medical IT experts at Acapella Technologies today. We can help you make sense of all the confusion with email, text messaging and other forms of online communication. Call (603) 647-1784 or email us at info@acapella.com.


Clients and employees of Casenet®, LLC, a leading provider of population health and care management solutions, donated gift bags to the children at CHA Cambridge Hospital as part of its annual client conference.
CHA Cambridge Hospital is one of three Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) hospitals in the communities north of Boston. Located on Cambridge Street, between Harvard and Inman Square, CHA Cambridge Hospital offers a wide range of services like Primary Care for all ages, 24-hour Emergency Care, Maternity, Pediatric, Surgery and Specialty care. It is a teaching site for Harvard Medical School.
"The gift bags were given to children who participated in our Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC is a program that provides nutrition, education and healthy foods for eligible families. We are thankful to the employees and clients of Casenet for their generosity," said Kathy Betts, Senior Director of Community Health Improvement at Cambridge Health Alliance.
The gift bags included small items to make a child's stay better including crayons, coloring books, chalk, balls, bubbles, hand sanitizer, socks, and water bottles.
"The Casenet family was thrilled to be able to provide these gift bags to the children at Cambridge Hospital. CHA Cambridge is doing wonderful things to help its pediatric and WIC patients, and we are happy to be able to do our part for children and families in need," stated Peter Masanotti, CEO of Casenet.
For more information about CHA Cambridge Hospital, contact us at www.challiance.org. For more information about Casenet, contact us at 888.701.0886 or info@casenetllc.com.
Casenet provides a comprehensive suite of extensible, enterprise population health and care management solutions for commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, TPA, provider/ACO and specialty provider organizations. These solutions improve care coordination and the quality and delivery of care through enhanced case, disease, utilization, home and community-based services management and population management. Casenet supports small to very large enterprise customers requiring tremendous scalability for many lines of business and comprehensive configuration for each targeted member population. Casenet solutions help organizations meet unique business requirements, adapt quickly to changing market and regulatory dynamics, identify and target populations with unique risk characteristics and deploy specific care management programs for those members — taking the first step toward better individual health and total population health management. For more information, visit http://www.casenetllc.com.


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15 Different Types of Rock Music
byAdenaya Damilola
Almost every type of rock music is popular over the world. The fact that it has so many variations is one of the reasons for its widespread.
Rock music is one of the most popular genres in the world of music. The genre began in the early 1950s and has since spread throughout the globe of music.
As the music progressed, it moved through several stages of growth, giving rise to new genres.
The rock genre has developed over 240 new subgenres, resulting in a vast universe of its own. Some of these genres, such as heavy metal, have their own subgenres.
Blues, country, pop, and classical music all had a strong effect on rock music.
Simple instrumentation and a clear melody are key to indie rock. This type of rock music evolved in the United Kingdom and the United States throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
The fundamental idea of indie rock was to combat rock music's excessive commercialism.
Indie music may refer to both independent musicians and those that perform in the indie rock genre. Many artists fall within both categories, which is why the term is frequently misinterpreted.
They vary, but they're not mutually exclusive. Arctic Monkeys, yeah yeah yeah, kaiser chiefs, and the killers are some of the most popular indie rock bands.
2. Alternative rock
Alternative rock made its debut in the 1980s as an alternative to rock as it was known at the time. Many of the qualities of classic rock are present and aspects from various rock subgenres and even completely unrelated genres such as hip-hop.
Alternative rock is characterized by sharp lyrics and experimental use of instrumentation.
On the other hand, the subgenre is so broad that it's now used to describe any music that sounds "like rock 'n' roll." Nirvana, red hot chili peppers, and sonic youth are some of the most well-known alternative rock bands.
3. Rock 'n' roll
The origin of rock 'n' roll is frequently linked to teenage rebellion, social norm defiance, and gender discrimination.
Rock 'n' roll songs are energetic, have catchy melodies, and frequently incorporate elements from other genres, such as country and r&b.
Rock' n' roll is one of the oldest types of rock music, originating in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
AC/DC led zeppelin, and the rolling stones are just a few of the rock 'n' roll legends that helped shape it. The saxophone or piano was commonly employed as the principal instrument in early rock'n'roll music.
Later on, though, these instruments were either replaced or employed together with the guitar.
4. Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic culture has had a significant effect on psychedelic rock. To give the subgenre a distinct aspect, bands who perform this type of rock music use hallucinogenic studio effects, including reverb, distortion, reversed sound, and phasing.
This is frequently done together with the original use of instruments like wah-wah pedals and feedback electric guitars.
The psychedelic rock pioneers are widely considered the 13th-floor elevator, Jefferson airplane, and flaming lips.
5. Funk rock
Funk rock has been revived throughout many decades since its 1950s origins with the likes of Little Richard and James Brown, combining the soul, blues, and rhythm and blues with the sparks and commotion of rock.
Any instrument that adds to the sound is welcome, but funk-rock's wild, distorted, or chaotic sound relies heavily on a consistent rhythm from the bass, guitar, or drums.
The "p-funk godfather" George Clinton was engaged in any project, such as funkadelic and parliament.
The early, ongoing, or dabbling sounds of different musicians such as red hot chilli peppers, faith no more, primus, Jane's addition, and Lenny Kravitz all have major funk-rock influences.
6. Acid rock
The garage-punk movement of the mid-1960s influenced acid rock. Many people consider acid rock and psychedelic rock together, while others consider psychedelic rock to be a subset of acid rock.
Long jam sessions and strong sound distortion are common in acid rock music, which is often accompanied by blues progressions. Some of the most popular acid rock bands are Jefferson airplane, iron butterfly, blue cheer, and pink Floyd.
7. Blues-rock
Blues-rock is a combination of blues and rock music, as the name suggests. Loud beats, aggressive textures, heavy guitar sounds, and blues-scale guitar solos are all common features of blues-rock music.
The early to mid-1960s saw the arrival of blues-rock, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The Allman Brothers band, led zeppelin, and ZZ top were among the first to embrace this type of rock music.
8. Comedy rock
Comedy rock is a genre that combines music with the art of parody and satire to provide a hilarious break from the traditional emotional limits of its other fellow genres.
Voice actors, radio personalities, and comedians first appeared on the charts in the 1950s with songs that were parodies of celebrities like Elvis Presley or wordplay on renowned authors' and artists' lyrics and topics.
9. Electronic rock
Like many of the types of rock music on this list, electronic rock has various sounds, ranging from nine-inch nails' gloomy alternative industrial sounds to synthpop's floatier leaps.
The Moog synthesizer's arrival in the late 1960s/early 1970s influenced many genres to introduce new sounds and ways to use them.
The 1980s saw the arrival of new wave and early artrock, bringing acts like the human league, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, and Devo, and the 1990s saw the arrival of industrial rock.
Electronic music is still evolving now, with new blends launching every year.
10. Hard rock
The knowledge of "hard rock" is constantly evolving over the years. "Hard rock" was used to describe music such as the heavy metal sounds of led zeppelin, black sabbath, and ac/dc.
Hard rock bands such as guns n' roses and defLeppard were also labeled as such in the 1980s, but as rock genres continued, journalists and performers began to abandon the term.
In the 2000s, however, bands like Audioslave, who straddle aspects of rock and metal, were dubbed hard rock, as were bands like the foo fighters, who had their collective feet in the waters of pop and rock.
While it may be argued that hard rock is more of a descriptive term than a distinct genre, it cannot be denied that it plays an important role in the evolution of rock music.
11. Country rock
A prominent fusion genre is country-rock, and it's a cross between country and rock music. This genre combines rock music with country music's topic, vocal techniques, and additional instruments.
12. Heartland rock
Heartland rock is a basic type of rock music that is concerned with individuals in the middle and working classes. It is based on the same principles as rock & roll, but with a touch of country music thrown in for good measure.
Its defining feature is its straightforward singing style and clear lyrics, which relate to the lives of middle-class and working-class people.
13. Glam rock
Glam rock became popular in the United Kingdom in the 1970s, and it was one of the most iconic cultural phenomena of the time.
Bubblegum pop had a big effect on this type of rock music. Glam rock bands are known for their outrageous hairstyles. Catchy melodies, pounding hip-shaking rhythms, and intense theatricality are all priorities in this type of rock music.
Slade, t. Rex, New York dolls, and sweet are some of the most popular glam rock bands.
14. Roots rock
Traditional American music genres such as blues, country, and folk are influenced by roots rock. Roots rock's early works originate from the late 1960s, in response to the growth of progressive rock at the time.
When heavy metal and punk rock ruled the scene in the 1980s, the subgenre was also popular.
Country rock, southern rock, blues rock, heartland rock, and swamp rock are all examples of roots rock. Los Lobos, the Allman Brothers band, and the Marshall Tucker band are just a few of the iconic roots-rock bands.
15. Folk-rock
Folk-rock combines folk music with rock music's powerful guitar riffs and drums of rock music. The origins of this subgenre may be traced back to the early to mid-1960s in the United States. In addition, Byrds and Bob Dylan are acknowledged as the first performers to combine the two genres.
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The TBB Field Guide to LEGO Dinosaurs: A Jurassic World Compendium [Review and Infographics]
When the new wave of LEGO Jurassic World sets came out, we couldn't wait to get our hands on the dinosaurs. The children in us immediately began stomping them around and making roaring noises. Here at The Brothers Brick, we are not ashamed to say we get giddy while playing with toy dinosaurs. We're also not ashamed to say we are serious nerds. After our dino-dueling escapades, we began to wonder how accurate they are to the real things. As far as scientists can hypothesize, that is. So we did some not-so-archaeological digging — after all, it's palaeontologists who study dinosaurs, not archaeologists, as Andrew our Editor-in-Chief (and resident archaeology buff) likes to remind everybody!
As it turns out, there is a vast amount of knowledge that scientists have obtained from the fossils of these creatures. That being said, there is a lot of information that they still don't know, as well as much heated debate on the truth about each one. The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise has been both heavily criticized and applauded for its attempts at realism. But without getting too wrapped up in the debates, we'll take a look at the best working knowledge of these dinosaurs. So put on your favorite leather vest or red bandana and paleontologist's expedition hat, because away we go!
The Indoraptor
We'll start with the obvious outlier in the room: the Indoraptor.
This creepy black hybrid is the main antagonist in the most recent film, and is similar to the white Indominous Rex from the last wave, just smaller and slender-looking. He has a head shaped like a T. Rex with toe-claws like a Velociraptor, and is the biggest work of fiction in the lot (by design). Unlike other similar dinosaurs, the Indoraptor has an intriguingly long neck and arms for his body type.
This dino, which can be found in 75930 Indoraptor Rampage at Lockwood Estate, would stand at roughly 22 feet tall if it were real. That's about head to head with a two-story building.
The Pteranodon
The giant flying predator in this new wave of sets is an identical mold to the 2015 wave, only with a different color-scheme. In fact, the original version was reused in the new LEGO Juniors set 10756 Pteranodon Escape. That version is dark grey and dark red, while this version has olive green instead of the grey.
The figure is pretty large when compared to the sizes of the other dinos, with a wingspan greater than the other's heights (8 inches). If it were life-sized, this wingspan would be about 32 feet wide. That's almost as long as a telephone pole.
As part of the Pterosauria order, it turns out that the Pteranodon genus from the Cretacean is not scientifically considered a dinosaur (which are part of the Dinosauria). It's also tough to determine color from fossils. But all that aside, there are some interesting features to note. The real creatures have been found in the American Midwest and were fish-eaters, with sharp, toothless beaks for doing the job. Their crest is thought to have been for display and they could walk on all fours. Males were also much larger than females. To some extent, this LEGO version seems pretty accurate. The major difference? The real Pteranodons, although they were massive, were actually significantly smaller in comparison. They had at least a 10 foot shorter wingspan, to be exact.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex
The new T. rex is made from an identical mold as the old one, but has a very different coloration. The original version, which is very orange, was also recycled for the new Juniors set 10758 T. rex Breakout. This new variant, found in set 75933 T. rex Transport, has a more mild, tan appearance. It also has more consistent (versus mottled) striping. Standing at 11 inches long, it would translate to about 44 feet in real life. That's about the length of a semitrailer. At its tallest, it would be about 24 feet, or the height of a modern-day giraffe.
One of the most beloved dinosaurs of all time, "the king" lived during the Late Cretaceous (68-66 million years ago), and this terrifying creature rules our vision of the dinosaur world. It is one of the most documented and studied ancient creatures on the planet. There isn't much room for mistakes when it comes to building a replica. Fortunately, the original Jurassic Park movie did a great job of accurately portraying the hypothesized size and movements of a real T. rex. Most notably, these guys moved around with a very horizontal stance — their extremely large head was balanced by their incredibly thick tail. Describing them with a height of a giraffe isn't actually that accurate because standing upright was a difficult task.
Did LEGO get it right? Actually, yes, the size is pretty close to accurate. The most complete specimen is a female about 40 feet long. Her hips stood about 12 feet tall, which is a tad shorter than the proportions for the LEGO figure. In addition, they are thought to have weighed over 9 tons, and believe it or not, some scientists actually think there is proof that they had at least some feathers!
The Velociraptor
LEGO has designed a few different color schemes for the hugely iconic Velociraptor, all with the same body. One of the original figures was a vivid lime green, and — you guessed it — was also recycled for the new wave of Juniors sets. This time, it appears in set 10757 Raptor Rescue Truck. One of the two new 2018 versions is a generic flesh and dark brown color and is found in the fabulous throwback set 75932 Jurassic Park Velociraptor Chase.
The other version is one of the protagonists of the new films, Blue. We've seen Blue before, but the body pattern is really nice this time around. Blue can be found in the previously mentioned set 75930 Indoraptor Rampage at Lockwood Estate, or in set 75928 Blue's Helicopter Pursuit. Both of these Velociraptors stand roughly 2.75 inches tall, which translates to 11 feet tall in real life.
The Velociraptor is one of the most hotly debated dinosaurs in the entire Jurassic Park universe. The dino that officially goes by the name "Velociraptor" is a small, heavily feathered creature that stood barely 50 cm (1.6 feet) tall. Some critics say the ones depicted in the films are complete fiction, but that's not totally true. The Velociraptors that we know were actually modeled after a cousin, named Deinonychus. The name actually means "terrible claw" and refers to the massive, sickle-shaped talons on the inner toes.
Both the original author of the book, Michael Crichton, and the director and producer, Steven Spielberg, agreed that the name "Velociraptor" was much cooler than the alternative, but that these dinos would still closely resemble Deinonychus. Again, one of the only parts left out was that the creatures were thought to have had some feathers.
The Carnotaurus
Carnotaurus has the same body shape as the old Indominous Rex, but with tiny arms, which are even smaller than that of T. rex. Its head has those iconic horn-like ridges above the eyes, as well as a shorter snout. It does not have a predecessor in earlier LEGO sets.
The figure stands about 5.75 inches tall, which would make it about 22 feet tall in real life. But like the T. rex, standing upright was not likely typical. Based on this figure's comparison to the T. rex dino, we would assume that the real Carnotaurus was slightly smaller.
It turns out that the "meat-eating bull" (which also lived in the Late Cretaceous) actually was smaller than the T. rex. But the figure, which can be found in set 75929 Carnotaurus Gyrosphere Escape, is proportionally a tad big compared to the real thing. The real dino tended to be less than 30 feet long, or half the length of a bowling lane. It was also a surprising lightweight, averaging less than 1.5 tons. Apparently this dinosaur was also surprisingly fast, and unlike the others, there is no indication that it had feathers.
The Stygimoloch
Finally, a leaf-eater! The Jurassic World universe needs more herbivores! The Stygimoloch is a really unique dinosaur that can be found in set 75927 Stygimoloch Breakout. In this form, it almost looks like some alien that you might find under a very difference license.
Aside from the obvious difference of the head, the body is similar to that of the Velociraptors. There are minor differences in the arms and legs, which make it slightly less menacing, maybe even cute. The figure stands roughly 3 inches tall, which would make it about 12 feet tall in real life.
The actual Stygimoloch got its name based solely on appearance. With the addition of the species name spinifer, it means, "thorny devil from the river Styx," which is rooted in Greek mythology. Scientists think the horns were for display and/or protection. Interestingly, they also believe that this may actually just be a juvenile form of another type of dinosaur, and that the horns reduce with age, leaving the dome prominent. The Stygimoloch is thought to have been 12 feet long and only about 3 feet tall, which is drastically different from the LEGO version. Even if it were the assumed adult size, it still wouldn't be taller than a human's shoulder.
The Dilophosaurus
The venom-spitters! Everyone knows to watch out for these guys! The mold for the new Dilophosaurus, found in set 75931 Dilophosaurus Outpost Attack, is identical to the one from the first wave of Jurassic World LEGO sets back in 2015, but there is a drastic difference in coloring. As with the other dinosaurs, LEGO chose to go with a much more neutral color scheme this time around, sporting tans and more earthy greens, as apposed to the bright lime green. The new versions also has a greater level of detail in the skin.
This particular figure has the arms of a Velociraptor, and the legs of a Stygimoloch. The head is similar to the former, with the obvious additions of the iconic crests and frills. It stands roughly 3 inches tall, which would make it about 12 feet tall in real life.
You may have already guessed, but other than the "lab-created" hybrids, the Dilophosaurus is the most extravagant departure from the recognized scientific evidence. These dinosaurs did not have frills to shake at their prey, nor did they spit venom. It's a bummer, but certainly to be expected. This dino was also much longer and more horizontal than depicted in LEGO form, and like some of the others, it's argued to have had feathers on its abdomen. What is true in comparison is that it definitely did have a pair of large, bony crests on top of its head.
The Triceratops skull
While we did not have a figure to compare, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the Triceratops skull that comes in the Indoraptor Rampage set.
It's a really nicely done little build, and by comparison, would be (very) roughly 8 feet from snout to frills in real life. Of all the dino comparisons, this might be one of the closest in terms of size.
As an aside, it might be important to note that most of these dinosaurs actually lived in the late Cretaceous period, instead of the Jurassic. That's a pretty big difference. We're talking roughly 68 million years ago, as opposed to 145 million years ago. But "Jurassic Park" definitely sounds catchier than "Cretaceous Park"…
This compendium wouldn't be complete without the babies! All the little details make them incredibly cute, and loads of fun to play with. While I admittedly have not seen the new movies, I would venture to geuess that one of them looks an awful lot like a baby Blue.
It's really hard to put any kind of comparison on these, because they could technically represent a wide range of species. There are many examples that would make them an appropriate size, and there are many that would not. This does seem like a pretty decent size all around though, and we think they're adorable. Comparing them to the original green T. rex baby from prior themes, these two are certainly better.
So there you have it. Our expedition has come to an end. Personally, I really like these dinosaurs. The minor inaccuracies are trivial when it comes to the fun that can be had while playing with them. Of course, they are all posable, with multiple moving parts, and I love the firm click you get with the new positions. One of the things that I'm most impressed with is LEGO's consistent dedication to really high-quality dinosaurs. That's both in terms of the strong moving elements, as well as the awesome color and design that went into the skins. Really, I can't think of anything I would want to change.
Now, a dinosaur conga line…
If you've patiently come this far down the timeline, a little bonus for our Dino completists out there. Here's a handy guide on where to hunt down these extinct beasts.
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6 comments on "The TBB Field Guide to LEGO Dinosaurs: A Jurassic World Compendium [Review and Infographics]"
What about the Duplo dinos? ;-)
Brian H. June 9, 2018 at 10:26 am
More plant Dino's would be sweet. I always had a thing for triceratops and stegosaurus.
Håkan June 9, 2018 at 12:56 pm
@Brian H.
Some sauropods would be cool, but they're probably too big to be economically feasibly produced.
Purple Dave June 10, 2018 at 1:45 pm
The weird thing is, there were five of the current style dinosaurs created for the 2012 Dinos theme, four of which were reused for the 2015 Jurassic World theme. Only three of them made it into this run (the Coelophysis/Gallimimus got left out this time), and we still haven't seen the Tricerotops make a comeback. So they made it for one set, six years ago, and passed up two perfect opportunities to bring it back.
Jora THOMPSON June 10, 2018 at 4:29 pm
Agreed I really wanted to see more herbavores, I feel like apatosaur wasnt toooo big in the game and i believe would be such a great seller.
@Jora:
Given the price on the T-Rex sets, I suspect any of the really big dinosaurs would start at $50 minimum, before you added in any other pieces. That doesn't mean it's not doable, like maybe pack it with an original JP tour vehicle for $80-100. But for something that big, you couldn't get away with packing it with much else or it'd price right out of the market.
However, there are plenty of highly recognizable veggiesaurs they could go to in a smaller scale. They already have the molds to make a comparable Triceratops, but they haven't put it in any JP/JW-themed sets for some unknown reason. They've done a Stegosaurus for the Adventurers theme, but they never updated it for JP/JW. And the Ankylosaurus has yet to see a LEGO release (oddly, spellcheck freaks out over that spelling, but is fine with Ankylosaur). Besides the two really big ones, that's probably it for instantly-recognizable herbivores in the JP/JW films, but they've already done stuff like Gallimimus (though, since it uses the Coelophysis mold from the 2012 Dinos theme, it looks pretty chompy). And there are a ton of dinos that have yet to be produced that have appeared in one or more of the films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cloned_animals_in_Jurassic_Park


The March for Life is an annual gathering of Pro-Life advocates from all over the country to commemorate the somber anniversary of the tragic Supreme Court case that legalized abortion on-demand in 1973. Pro-Lifers come together to march, engage in dialogue, rally one another, and gain strength in solidarity to weather another year on the road to the ultimate reversal of Roe v. Wade. 2016 marks the 43rd annual March for Life.
Each year, organizers of the March for Life choose a theme that addresses the issues most pressing to our movement. This year, thanks to courageous citizen journalism from the Center for Medical Progress, we have come head-to-head with the Planned Parenthood abortion behemoth in an unprecedented way. Planned Parenthood's narrative is anti-woman, insisting that abortion is healthcare, and that women "need" a fundamentally anti-Life approach to medicine. So this year's March for Life theme, "Pro-Life and Pro-Woman go hand-in-hand," could not be any more apropos.
Why this theme? Why now? It has been said politically and culturally that if we want to be pro-woman, one must be pro-choice. We're here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. Sadly there are so many confusing messages regarding women and the issue of abortion, and they're compounded by the false war on women rhetoric. Telling a woman that abortion is her only option should be an offense to women everywhere.
Not only is woman's natural capacity for motherhood a beautiful and inherent quality to who she is as a person, but women have the strength, the courage, and the perseverance to overcome and embrace the giftedness of the situation… Choosing Life is what is truly empowering for women. A woman's capacity for motherhood is a gift, not a liability. And this is true whether or not she ever becomes a physical mother. This is about her whole person. Life empowers women. Capacity for Life empowers women.
The March for Life will focus on sharing this message throughout the year of 2016. Follow @March_for_Life on Twitter and visit the March for Life website to learn more, and to find information that you can share on your own social media pages.


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Who says only moms gain weight during pregnancy?
After the birth of their first child, Brayson, in 2013, Debbie Potter, now 28, and Brandon Potter, 29, were scarfing down a combined 8,000 calories a day from a diet that consisted of fast food hamburgers, fried chicken, and many sweets.
Using pregnancy as an excuse to satisfy her cravings, Debbie ballooned to 215 pounds by the time her second child Jonah was born 18 months ago. Meanwhile, Brandon ate whenever his wife was hungry and over time his weight also climbed — to 290 pounds.
When simple tasks like bathing her children proved to be too taxing for Debbie because of her weight, she realized she needed to take control over her health to be a role model for her kids.
Debbie — who developed anorexia while in a relationship with an abusive ex-boyfriend who told her she was fat — didn't want to worry about her body image when that relationship ended.
"I automatically associated healthy eating or going to the gym with the mental abuse, which I believe is why I stayed overweight for so long," she told Caters.
Debbie's husband was the first to shed pounds after the couple gave up binge eating, and she was quick to follow.
When Brandon lost 50 pounds in three months, Debbie decided it was finally time for her to swap out fast food for home-cooked meals and amp up her exercise routine. Rather than starve herself like she had in previous relationships, Debbie mirrored her current husband's healthy weight loss strategies.
They worked out six times per week, went on family walks, and ate healthy foods, helping both Debbie and Brandon lose a combined 185 pounds. She is slim and healthy at 120 pounds and her husband is a muscular 180 pounds.
Now, the svelte pair say there's absolutely no going back to their sluggish ways.
"My husband and I have encouraged each other and helped one another to keep on track when times get hard. We both shed our post-pregnancy baby weight — we're the healthiest and happiest we've ever been," Debbie told Caters.
Brandon said that he and his wife walk around for up to five miles every single night to keep in shape. The couple are now expecting a third child, and this time they won't make the same mistake they made during the last two pregnancies.
"We're being very cautious, avoiding [takeout] and watching what we eat," Brandon said.


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Star Wars Actress Moses Ingram Reveals Racist Threats + Fans Slam The Studio For Lack Of Support When John Boyega Experienced Racism
May 31, 2022 by Monique Nicole in Film with 0 Comments
Fans are calling out 'Star Wars' execs and Disney for their lack of support against racist threats and rhetoric!
After the debut of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' last Friday (May 27), actress Moses Ingram has received several racist threats and comments from certain Star Wars fans. On Monday (May 30) Moses Ingram took to her Instagram Story to share some of the hateful messages she had been receiving. One person wrote,
"You're days are numbered."
Another social media user said,
"You're a diversity hire and you won't be loved or remembered for this acting role."
The 29-year-old actress also shared a video reflecting on the racist comments she's been receiving from Star Wars fans. Moses Ingram said she's received "hundreds" of hateful messages. She explained,
"Long story short, there are hundreds of those, hundreds. I also see those of you out there who put on a cape for me and that really does mean the world to me because there's nothing anybody can do about this. There's nothing anybody can do to stop this hate."
She continued,
"The thing that bothers me is this feeling that I've had inside of myself—which no one has told me—but this feeling that I've just got to shut up and take it. That I've just kind of got to bear it. I'm not built like that."
Moses Ingram posted an instagram story about the racist comments she's been receiving from Star Wars fans pic.twitter.com/NUe7aB0UQo
— sleemo (@sleemo) May 31, 2022
After the hateful messages went viral and Moses spoke out on the matter, Star Wars' Twitter account released a message in support of Moses Ingram and denouncing the racist remarks said to her. Their message reads,
"We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva's story to unfold. If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist."
While the studio did a good deed by supporting Ingram, many fans were still unimpressed and quickly mentioned previous racism regarding actor John Boyega. Unfortunately, Star Wars has a history of racism towards their stars of color. John Boyega received similar racist messages throughout his time on the Star Wars franchise. Before leaving the mega franchise in 2020, the "Pacific Rim:Uprising" actor shared some of the hateful messages he had received.
Back in 2020, John Boyega addressed the "toxic Star Wars fans" in particular. He tweeted:
"Toxic Star Wars fans still find their way to my mentions. Lord. Must I be blunt? I don't f**k with you no more."
Fans also brought up a time where Star Wars allegedly decided to remove John Boyega from TFA's Chinese poster, many saying it was due to racism.
In a previous interview, John Boyega had some words of advice for Disney when it comes to their black actors. He said,
"What I would say to Disney is do not bring out a Black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are, and then have them pushed to the side.. It's not good. I'll say it straight up."
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$1.1 Million Mellon Grant to Expand Justice Education Programs
Harvey Mudd College students with a passion for social justice and community engagement have the opportunity to participate in the Prison Education Program (PEP), teaching STEM subjects at local prisons to educate, empower and transform the lives of incarcerated people.
The success of the program, which won Harvey Mudd's 2018 Outstanding Student Organization award, bodes well for the College's participation in a new program, Critical Justice Education (CJE). The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Pitzer College a five-year $1.1 million grant to develop CJE, which is integrated across all five Claremont Colleges. The program aims to foster social change through the power of prison education and educate 5C students and locally incarcerated individuals.
Harvey Mudd and the other Claremont Colleges have established partnerships with nearby prisons, juvenile detention facilities and residential rehabilitation centers. CJE program partners include the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) and the California Institution for Women (CIW), both institutions with which Harvey Mudd students and faculty have collaborated in the past.
One aspect of the CJE program is its Inside-Out courses, taught by Harvey Mudd and other 5C faculty and attended by both 5C "outside" and incarcerated "inside" students inside local prisons. Beginning this fall, approximately 100 Claremont students and an equal number of incarcerated individuals will be able to take Inside-Out classes for academic credit. While the Prison Education Program is separate from the Inside-Out courses, its objectives are consistent, says Gabriela Gamiz, director of community engagement at Harvey Mudd and co-author of the Mellon proposal and CJE program guidelines.
"My experience teaching at Harvey Mudd has always been that the students in my classes learn as much (or more) from each other as they do from me," says biology and chemistry professor Karl Haushalter, who will teach an Inside-Out class this fall. "I see my primary role in the classroom to be facilitating this exchange of knowledge. With an Inside-Out class, the students bring their varied life experiences to class and have multiple opportunities to learn from each other in small-group discussions and team projects that require diverse perspectives to address challenging social issues."
Haushalter says the benefits of this program go beyond the academic advantages. "One of the goals for me as an Inside-Out instructor is to chip away at the walls of social difference that divide us. Both inside and outside students will practice what it is like to build and sustain a community of scholars aligned in purpose in spite of barriers that would normally prevent them from even interacting at all. I believe that growing in the ability to build relationships across difference will be one of the most important takeaways from the class for both groups of students."
Harvey Mudd student and faculty involvement in PEP has been consistent since Maya Martirossyan '17 established the program as part of a Napier course in community engagement. Last year, under co-presidents Nathan Justin '19 and Adam Dhillon '19, Harvey Mudd faculty members participated in a PEP lecture series, providing enrichment lectures to incarcerated students on Friday afternoons. Some of the participants include Werner Zorman, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Chair in Leadership; Erika Dyson, Willard W. Keith Jr. Fellow in the Humanities and Associate Professor of Religious Studies; mathematics professor Darryl Yong; engineering professor Nancy Lape and Christie Spackman, former Hixon-Riggs Early Career Fellow in Science, Technology and Society. Yong will teach an Inside-Out course in 2020, and the CJE initiative will also bring visiting scholars, activists, artists and speakers with expertise in the criminal justice system to the 5Cs.
The Claremont Colleges are working toward creating a new intercollegiate major and/or minor and will assess the potential for developing a new 5C center focused on criminal justice studies by 2023.
"One of the aspects of teaching at Harvey Mudd which I most enjoy is the constant innovation and willingness to try new ideas in pursuit of finding more effective and more inspired ways to live out our mission statement," Haushalter says. "Piloting this new program in critical justice is another example of how Harvey Mudd is continually striving to keep pushing our curriculum forward."
Simultaneously, the initiative will broaden opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals in California, which has the second largest prison population in the U.S.
"Growing in our fulfillment of the College's mission statement demands that HMC students are aware of the most pressing social issues of the day," Haushalter says. "With an estimated 2.2 million people living behind bars inside of the United States, mass incarceration is clearly one of the challenges that our country faces. The Critical Justice Education program will provide experiential learning opportunities for Harvey Mudd students to engage and critically examine the criminal justice system. Whether it is taking an Inside-Out class or volunteering through PEP, students will be learning first-hand and hands-on."
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Langston Advances To NAIA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 16th 2007, 8:13 pm
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) For the first time in school history, Langston has advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament.
The Lions beat Brescia of Kentucky 60-40 Friday to make the final 8 of the tournament in Jackson, Tennessee. Oklahoma Baptist saw its bid to reach the quarterfinals ended, though, with a 72-68 loss to Cumberland of Tennessee. Langston will play Cumberland Saturday.
Also falling in the second round today was Oklahoma City University, which lost 66-57 to Vanguard of California, and Oklahoma Christian, which fell 87-61 to host school Union of Tennessee.
In the NAIA men's tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, Oklahoma Baptist lost 86-76 in an overtime game to #1-ranked and unbeaten Robert Morris of Illinois, while Southern Nazarene fell 82-81 to Union of Tennessee.
Oklahoma City advanced to the quarterfinals with a 90-78 win Friday night over Illinois-Springfield.
News On 6 JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) For the first time in school history, Langston has advanced to the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division I women's basketball tournament.
The Lions beat Brescia of Kentucky