I may not have the world's ugliest feet, but I'm pretty sure I'm in the Top 10! I was born with a bent and crooked right foot, which caused a very high arch, and some tight muscles. I have some childhood memories of having a cast on that foot (probably just remembering from photos, because I was just a baby), and of seeing a specialist when I was about 4 and having to do some exercises to work the muscles. The exercise I remember is picking up marbles with my toes and putting them into a coffee can. I got good at it, and loved it when my brothers would be playing marbles on the living room floor and I'd walk through the room and "steal" their marbles with my toes! I also remember that I could never wear those cute "little girl" shoes, but had to wear shoes that supported my feet - like oxfords and saddle shoes. I can't remember ever having a pair of shoes that were comfortable. Through the years, I've developed some nasty callouses on the balls of my feet and knobs on my toes. Recently I've been having a strange burning type pain on the inside arch of my right foot, and sometimes on top of the foot. It doesn't hurt when I walk or run, but mostly it wakes me up in the early morning of the hours. Although it's more a nagging type thing than terribly painful, I've made an appointment to see a podiatrist to have it checked out. My appointment is at noon tomorrow. I do think a podiatrist could make a career out of my feet, but for now I'll just hope for some answers and relief. I do love my walking and jogging and am hoping he's not going to tell me to stop!
Have you ever had Plantar Facititis before? That's the sheath that extends between the skin and the muscles to hold everything in place on the bottom of your foot. Your podiatrist will know for sure, but if it is, there are some exercises you can do to mend it. Best wishes for you - body pain, anywhere, is the absolute pits!
Clever girl, did your brothers ever suspect you? Hope the Podiatrist can find out what's wrong & help you sort this problem out.
What a painful and tiresome condition to have. Love the picture you painted of nicking your brothers' marbles.
I hope the doc comes up with a solution for you and you get some relief.
for your pain, and I do hope your appointment yields some relief for you--but you have such a descriptive writing style, you make light of the situation and make me smile when I picture you as a little girl stealing your brothers' marbles with your toes. Not a bad thing smiling at that, I hope.


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Q: How can I perform a check on all 'th' values using JQUERY? I have create a function that adds rows based on value of a dropdown list.
The user selects a project, clicks the Add button, and a row with the name of the project and a set of cells are added to the table.
The name of the project is inside a 'th' tag.
I want to add a condition that the add button does not add a row if the project has already been added:

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Google Self-Driving Cars Are Learning to Navigate the Urban Jungle
By Jason Dorrier
Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Nissan, Audi—major car companies say they're working to make cars drive themselves. But all are lagging behind Google. The internet company recently said its self-driving fleet has now logged 700,000 miles on public roads.
The last update came in 2012 when the fleet hit 300,000 miles on highways. But the goal isn't to automate just highway miles—Google wants to engineer a door-to-door robot chauffeur. Therefore, doubling the fleet's logged mileage is less important than the fact that the Google car team says they're now laser focused on urban driving.
Highway driving is a comparatively simple problem. Speed and spacing is more consistent and cars are usually the only thing on the road. The number of predictable urban obstacles, on the other hand, is long—stop signs, pedestrians, traffic lights, construction zones, etc.—and novel, low-probability situations are very nearly endless.
City driving includes widely varying speeds, frequent lane changes, subtle shifts within the same lane, dodging erratic pedestrians and bikers, communicating with other drivers using gestures or eye contact. Lacking a robot car that can learn and adapt to new situations, Google has to catalogue and code for as much as they can.
In one of the first in-depth glimpses granted the press, Atlantic reporter Eric Jaffe described how Google's teaching its cars to drive.
They have a human observer in every vehicle. The observer flags and relays incidents to software developers who then review the car's performance and fine tune the code for better behavior in already programmed instances or write new commands for new situations. That's a laborious process. And it may never account for every eventuality.
"It's the rarer and rarer situations we're working towards," Google car project lead, Chris Urmson, told Jaffe. "The complexity of the problem is substantially harder."
That comment echoes something Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last year. Teslas, he thinks, can be 90% automated by 2016, but that last 10% will be a bear. Even so, increasing complexity included, Urmson says over the years they've come to believe their goal of a completely self-driving car is possible.
But when might such a car be available to ordinary folk? Probably not for awhile yet.
A fully formed system will take more experimental work. Further, the Google car relies on detailed maps—maps that don't yet exist for any city outside Mountain View. Rules and regulations will have to catch up too. And then there's cost. The Google car's self-driving hardware costs six figures, including $70,000 for the ungainly rotating lidar atop the cars.
Such obstacles may push self-driving cars down the road, but none are deal breakers. Expect rules and regulations (already underway in several states) to allow robot cars inside the next decade.
Meanwhile, Google's shown itself capable of vast maps data projects (Google Maps). And emerging technology is usually expensive (and bulky) in the research phase (think mobile phones). First comes functionality then the focus shifts to slimming it down and cutting cost.
When commercial self-driving technology matures, some believe it will turn an unprepared auto industry on its head.
In a recent blog post, Singularity University's Brad Templeton (and consultant to the Google car team) said, "The past history of high-tech disruptions shows that very few of the incumbent leaders make it through to the other side. If I were one of the car makers who doesn't even have a serious project on this, I would be very afraid right now."
Templeton further notes that though Mercedes is furthest along of the major carmakers, its systems are still less capable than the Google car—in 2010.
But why bother with robot cars at all? In part, it's a matter of productivity. A self-driving car may give you back the average 4% of your life spent commuting. You'll be free to do other things on the road. Talk, text, or video. Go for it.
But the most often cited benefit is safety. Ormson clearly has those numbers on autodial. Every year, 33,000 people die on US roads, he told Jaffe. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for people age 4 to 34. And the kicker, at least 90% of all accidents are due to human error. Given the ability, why wouldn't we automate?
Image Credit: Google, Steve Jurvetson
Jason Dorrier
Jason is editorial director of Singularity Hub. He researched and wrote about finance and economics before moving on to science and technology. He's curious about pretty much everything, but especially loves learning about and sharing big ideas and advances in artificial intelligence, computing, robotics, biotech, neuroscience, and space.
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'Sussanne wedding rumours rubbish'
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Updated Mar 27, 2019, 6:33 pm IST
A close family friend reveals disturbing details of these sicky-leaks
Sussanne Khan
There are mean unsubstantiated stories of the dignified Sussanne Khan tying the knot with "another man", namely Arjun Rampal. However, Sussanne's brother Zayed Khan dismisses these reports as completely baseless.
"There is no truth to these rumours at all," says Zayed. "My sister is trying to build her life again with her children. Please let her be." Zayed and his protective family are fully backing with Sussanne's efforts to rebuild her life as a mother and an entrepreneur. So, who's spreading these vicious and damaging rumours of a re-marriage when the lady in question only wants to work her way gradually and confidently into self-dependence?
A close family friend reveals disturbing details of these sicky-leaks. "These are nothing but desperate attempts to project Sussanne as a home-breaker. We all know how much she tried to make her marriage work with Hrithik and why she finally had no choice but to leave."
"By planting false malicious stories of Sussanne's love life you can't buy yourself a clean chit. It's sad people talk of Sussanne and Arjun Rampal when he is trying to save his marriage. Have a heart. There are children involved."
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One of Nissan's major seats of operation is in Canton, Mississippi where the automaker has award-winning facilities and is one of the largest employers in the region. Dolly Parton has a literacy program for preschoolers called the Imagination Library program, which is part of her overall foundation aimed at children of all ages. To kickstart Dolly's program in Mississippi, Nissan is helping to celebrate ten years of growth for the company by giving Dolly's foundation a grant for $400,000 to make the preschool literacy library program a success.
The program, which Parton's foundation created and oversees, will be carried out by the United Way of the Capital Area, expanding the Imagination Library to 35,000 eligible Mississippi kids over the next five years, including children in the Hinds, Madison and Rankin County areas.
"I am thrilled and thankful that United Way and Nissan are joining hands to bring Imagination Library to the kids of the Capital area. It takes special people to do special things and I know we are doing something special in Mississippi," said Dolly Parton.
"Nissan is committed to improving education programs and opportunities in Mississippi," said Nissan Director of Human Resources Jeffrey Webster. "As we celebrate our first 10 years of successful operations in Mississippi, we are pleased to stand with United Way and so many others who are committed to helping children prepare to succeed in school and in life."
The program offers free books, sending an age-appropriate title to each child eligible every month to help build a library of reading for the little ones. Programs at preschools, day care centers, libraries and other locations encourage parents to read to their children, offer signup forms for the books, and give guidance for parents who need help teaching their children.
Country music legend and child advocate Dolly Parton began the Imagination Library program in 1996 in Tennessee and since then, it has expanded to reach more than 700,000 children in 1,600 communities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Nissan has been building vehicles in Canton, Mississippi since 2003 and employs more than 5,000 people there. The company and its employees have awarded more than $8 million in grants and scholarships during that time and Nissan employees have volunteered thousands of hours to community service in the area as well.
Clearly, Dolly and Nissan are a perfect match in Mississippi.


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Elton John Announces Retirement by Launching an Epic Farewell Tour
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Elton John announced on Wednesday that he will be retiring from touring, but that won't be until after one more epic world tour takes place.
Just how epic will it be? Well, Elton's final tour will include 300-dates across the globe. The 70-year-old music icon made the announcement at a press conference, which was held in New York City on Wednesday.
The Farewell Yellowbrick Road Tour will kick off on September 8 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The tour, which will zig-zag across the globe, has 300 dates scheduled over the course of three years.
The yellow brick road leads to... The #EltonFarewellTour!
Get tickets for Elton's final tour and watch the incredible Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour launch video at https://t.co/fEQsOiiRjO. pic.twitter.com/pyiPP3KHuN
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) January 24, 2018
"It's a way of going out with a bang. I don't want to go out with a whimper," Elton said during the press conference, which was hosted by Anderson Cooper.
Elton said he made the decision to retire from touring because he wants to focus on his children, husband, and family. He had his husband, David Frunish, 55, have two children. Zachary is 7 years old and Elijah is 5 years old.
The good news is that we can still expect to hear new music from the the "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road" singer. He says he will continue to make new music and work on creative projects after the tour concludes.
Elton John will perform alongisde Miley Cyrus during Sunday's GRAMMY Awards. He will also be performing during a GRAMMY special, which will be recorded on January 30. The star-studded show, titled Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute, will air later this year on CBS.
Ticketing information for the The Farewell Yellowbrick Road Tour can be found on Elton John's website.
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Saying Farewell...
Tangerine furs of simplicity
Reflection of such laziness
But pure of such sweetness
Sad to say you can we no longer see
Ponkan…
Ponkan was our first feline pet.
We had a German Shepherd dog before when I was a lad, but after a terrible incident we were forced to give Scooby away.
It took a very long time to wield to will, want, and have another pet, for my mother at least.
The recovery time was about seven years I think. Well, having a feline pet as the first step is a positive one.
Ponkan was a simple cat, white and orange in colour, always sleeping and kind of a snob since he only interacts with us when he is hungry. After filling up his stomach, he would go to high and obscure places just to sleep for a long time.
Every early morning, he would fit his head in the jalousie and relentlessly meows to wake us up, because he wants to eat.
He was really adorable and cute. I often see myself in that cat in terms of laziness.
After a year or so of having Ponkan, my sister and I got this Golden Retriever puppy we named Sachi, he is really adorable and cute as well.
I can still remember how Ponkan was lying there when Sachi charged to him and headbutted him then barked at him continuously. It was one of those moments I have witnessed that felt like I am in the shoe of Michael Scott.
(Not literally like that, just that how Michael Scott feels that he is the father of all the Dunder Mifflin employees)
Not too long after that, Sachi grew up to be a fine dog who wants nothing but to eat (just like her big brother). But as for Ponkan, well, he did not grow in size at all because he was already like in the final form for a feline, but he was really this type of mature cat who is full of patience and of very few words.
Sachi would always annoy Ponkan. I would often feel worried since Sachi tends to open her mouth and like bite Ponkan in the neck like a lion about to devour a gazelle. Ponkan would just sit there and pay no attention. There were those times where Sachi got into Ponkan's nerves, Ponkan would just slap her in the face and then Sachi cries. Heartwarming and funny moments between our pets.
If only everything would just stay the same for them.
This last week, Ponkan was gravely injured. I honestly do not know what happened to his front leg. He was limping. It was not new, it happened before, he recovered. But this time, it was really different. He does not want to eat anymore, he just wants to sleep. We thought it was normal for his recovery. But sometime later, he smelled gross like a flesh rotting. We were forced to move outside. He was just there. Still lying and not eating anything.
My mother tried to remedy his injury, but to no avail. I believed that it is normal and his recovery is just taking very long because of his old age.
But one time, I have decided to look at him. He was in the backyard. I opened and peeked over at the jalousie. About the moment I finally saw him, he was already looking at me. It felt like a lightning hit my heart. I went out to the backyard and looked at him.
I know. I know he is dying.
Just lying there and the smell just got worse. Those disrespectful ants already marching and fetching whatever food they gathered inside of Ponkan's leg. I know that nature is designed that way. Distasteful life cycle!
I stare at his eyes and somehow, I felt that he is saying farewell to me.
I could not take it. I just kept telling myself that he is going to be okay. I refuse to accept such facts even when everything presented itself to be evident.
The next morning, Friday, I have found him in a different place in the backyard, somehow I have found a glimpse of hope that he is still fine.
He was still breathing. I was afar when he looked at me.
That was the last time.
Later that afternoon, while in my classmate's house. My sister told me the inevitable news.
Our sweet Ponkan gave up his last breath.


Hi there! My name is Armine. I come from Armenian Apostolic Church. I am married and have two kids: baby girl Beatrice and baby boy Areg. I have an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Financial Controlling. Also I have a Master's degree in Conflict resolution, as later I decided to change my path.
I became interested in ecumenism in 2010, when I participated in World Council of Churches General Assembly as a Steward. Later on I participated in several WSCF events. One of the most significant event I participated in was a joint study session between WSCF-E and EYCE titled "Gender: Revised!?". I was in the preparatory committee (prepcom) for this event. There I have learned a lot about the diversity of ecumenical community and the importance of keeping this diversity in one whole.
For me personally, WSCF is a network, where people from various denominations can share their ideas and thoughts openly. As a newly elected Capacity Building Coordinator, I aim to strengthen this network, through refreshing the existing possibilities and creating new platforms for ecumenical youth.


What does the future hold for the HIM profession? AHIMA Board of Directors member, Seth Jeremy Katz MPH, RHIA, FAHIMA will shed some light on HIM Reimagined and the direction AHIMA is headed.
Seth Jeremy Katz is the associate chief information officer at Truman Medical Centers in Kansas City, MO. In addition to responsibility for HIM, Katz focuses on strategic projects including referral management and improved patient access. For more than 10 years he has directed the transformation of Truman's HIM department to a fully electronic system; the department was awarded the 2013 Grace Award in recognition for these changes. Outside of Truman, he was the 2015-2016 president of MoHIMA, (Missouri), is the current co-chair for the House Leadership team and has served on various AHIMA committees. Additionally, Katz is consulting faculty for the HIM program at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
This webinar was recorded and access to the recording and CE will be provided to all registrants who are active KCHIMA members.
The webinar will be available through February 28, 2019.
Only active KCHIMA Members will receive CEUs for this webinar.


Rome, 16 January 2017 - On the occasion of the 2017 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, many refugees, volunteers and friends of JRS Italy - Centro Astalli met Fr Arturo Sosa SJ, newly elected Superior General of the Society of Jesus.
The message of Pope Francis for this day focused on child migrants and refugees as they are especially vulnerable and often invisible and voiceless. Centro Astalli has a long experience accompanying child migrants in different contexts and reported that about 26,000 unaccompanied minors arrived in Italy alone.
"It means a lot to me that Pope Francis decided to dedicate this day to refugee children" says Aziz, a 20-year-old refugee from Guinea. He had to leave his country when he was 16 years old, and travelled across Mali, then Niger, Libya and finally Italy. Aziz and other four young refugees from Afghanistan, Albania, Syria and Ethiopia shared their moving testimonies. All of them were minors when they arrived in Italy.
"My father was a wood carver in Aleppo; he was able to create wonderful objects from any shapeless pieces of wood. His job was to give shape to ideas. Today, we are like pieces of wood that need to come alive" says Mirvat, a refugee from Syria. The neighborhood where she spent her childhood no longer exists. "Those who destroyed Aleppo have also destroyed the dreams, the memories, the plans and the future of a whole generation of young people".
Fr Arturo Sosa SJ discussed his personal experience with those displaced at the Venezuelan-Colombian border. "I've seen entire families that had been forced to abandon everything to save their lives threatened by injustice and violence, and children falling victim to armed recruitment. But I've also witnessed the hospitality and generosity of many families who welcomed the refugees as brothers and sisters in search of a new life" he said.
Father General has promoted all the efforts that ensure the protection of life and the hope of child and adolescent refugees, and joined the call for safe and legal passages, better reception systems and policies of social inclusion.
Later, he was presented by refugees with an icon representing the three kings, "foreigners and itinerant men". A group of refugees and migrants from different countries then shared a message of peace for the world and their people in their native language, and offered a sign of peace to the public.
The meeting concluded with a prayer for refugees and the forcibly displaced recited by Fr Sosa.
"The only thing that matters is that our future is one of peace and freedom, because our past was marked with war and violence," says Edelawit, an Ethiopian refugee that has lived in Rome since he was 8 years old, now waiting for Italian citizenship.
While more actions are needed to guarantee the protection and safety of young migrants and refugees, the strength shown by all the speakers in rebuilding their lives gives us hope for a future of peace and reconciliation.


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Home » Region » Iraqi armed factions call meeting to begin anti-US fight
Iraqi armed factions call meeting to begin anti-US fight
'We will wage a war against the American presence in all parts of the region'
A protester holds an Iraqi flag and portraits of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani (left) and Iraq's Hashed Al Shaabi deputy chief Abu Mahdi Al Muhandis as she protests outside the US embassy in The Hague on Tuesday (AFP photo)
BAGHDAD — Iraqi armed factions called on Tuesday for an urgent meeting to face "the war against the resistance", after a US strike on Baghdad last week killed top Iranian and Iraqi commanders.
"We will regroup the forces of the resistance in a single entity to respond to Washington," said Nasr Al Shammary, deputy head of the Harakat Al Nujaba group.
Nujaba, backed by Iran and fiercely opposed to the United States, is one of the most hardline factions of Iraq's Hashed Al Shaabi military network, which has been incorporated into the state.
The Hashed's deputy chief, Abu Mahdi Al Muhandis, was killed in the American precision strike on Friday that also killed Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.
Soleimani was known as the "godfather" of Iran's allies abroad, who broadly identify as the "resistance axis".
"The American aggression against the Hashed Al Shaabi has marked the beginning of the war against the resistance," Shammary said in his statement.
The statement did not identify the factions invited but it was expected the Hashed's pro-Iran factions and forces loyal to cleric Moqtada Sadr would attend.
Sadr has reactivated his notorious Mahdi Army, the militia that fought US troops after their 2003 invasion, calling for the formation of "international resistance regiments".
Qais Al Khazali, a paramilitary leader and bitter rival of Sadr's, echoed his call and threatened the US that his forces would "turn the skies above you into hell".
In his statement, Shammary said the "resistance" would respond across the region, and said his group was already in touch with Iran-backed Lebanese movement Hizbollah.
"We will wage a war against the American presence in all parts of the region that we can reach," he said, describing the US embassy in Baghdad as a "den of spies".
"Thousands of Marines are present in possible targets," he said.
Iran has already vowed "vengeance" for Soleimani, who was mourned by unprecedented crowds across the country on Monday.
On Tuesday, thousands of Iraqis also accompanied a funeral procession that brought Muhandis's remains to his native Basra, an oil-rich southern city, chanting "Death to America!"
The Hashed said his remains had been briefly taken to Iran for DNA testing to separate them from those of Soleimani as the US drone strike had dismembered their bodies.
Like other Shiite Muslims, Muhandis would ultimately be buried in the Iraqi shrine city of Najaf in what is known as the largest cemetery in the world.
Following his death, Iraqi parliamentarians voted in favour of ousting foreign forces.
The Pentagon admitted on Monday that a top US general had mistakenly informed the Iraqi government that his troops were preparing to withdraw.
US Brig. Gen. William Seely informed his Iraqi counterparts in a letter dated Sunday that American troops were preparing to leave Iraq.
"We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure," said the letter, whose authenticity was confirmed to AFP by both Iraqi and US defence officials.
Seely said the US-led coalition would "be repositioning forces".
"In order to conduct this task, Coalition Forces are required to take certain measures to ensure that the movement out of Iraq is conducted in a safe and efficient manner," said the letter.
But Pentagon Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley said on Monday the letter was a mere "draft" and "should not have been sent".
"It was a mistake, an honest mistake, a draft unsigned letter, because we are moving forces around," Milley told reporters in Washington.
US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said the letter was "inconsistent" with Washington's position and denied there had been a decision to leave Iraq.
Iraq's premier Adel Abdel Mahdi confirmed on Tuesday that he had received the letter the US said was a draft letter describing steps its military would take to "move out" of Iraq.
Despite the Pentagon's assertion that the letter was an unsigned draft version which had been mistakenly sent, the Iraqi premier said he had received signed and translated copies at 8:00pm local time (1700 GMT) Monday.


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Carrie Fisher on life support: Star Wars fans pray for Princess Leia
Carrie FIsher suffers massive heart attack on flight to LAX - dailymail.co.uk
Actress Carrie Fisher was 'unresponsive' after suffering a massive heart attack aboard a flight from London to LAX.
by A. Nazdrowie
December 23, 2016 at 7:36 PM Fri 23 Dec 2016 07:36:56 PM EST
Star Wars fans are praying for actress Carrie Fisher tonight after it was reported that the actress suffered a massive heart attack aboard a United Airlines flight from London to LAX. The most recent update from TMZ states that Fisher, 60, was "unresponsive" when the plane landed in Los Angeles and is currently on a ventilator at UCLA Medical Center. Although her agent has not issued a formal statement, TMZ's sources state that paramedics worked on her "for 15 minutes with CPR" before a pulse was detected.
Carrie Fisher's daughter and dog arrive at hospital
Shortly after the Star Wars actress arrived at the hospital on Friday, her daughter, Billie Lourd, arrived at UCLA Medical Center. Reports indicate that she was accompanied by Carrie's dog, a French bulldog named Gary.
Known for playing the role of Princess Leia Organa in the "Star Wars" trilogy (1977-1983) and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015), she has been busy traveling around the world to promote her book "The Princess Diarist," a personal account of what happened behind the scenes of the first "Star Wars" movie back in 1977.
Fans and celebs tweet support
The moment that news of Carrie Fisher's heart attack made headlines, hundreds of celebrities and fans tweeted their support for the 60-year-old actress, with many of them praying for her recovery.
as if 2016 couldn't get any worse... sending all our love to @carrieffisher
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 23, 2016
#CarrieFisher's had a heart attack; hope and pray she recovers soon. Quick witted, hilarious on paper and in person, and just plain beloved.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 23, 2016
Despite recent reports pointing to the actress being on life support, "RIP Carrie Fisher" quickly became a trend on Twitter, prompting people to panic that yet another celebrity has passed away in 2016.
At this time, all reports point to the actress and author being alive but on a ventilator, however, an updated report from the UCLA Medical Center should be forthcoming.
I want to leave Twitter for a few hours, but I'm scared. I don't wanna come back and see 'RIP Carrie Fisher' trending.
— Rita (@cambrielangel) December 23, 2016
It's been a tough year when it comes to celebrity deaths, so Carrie Fisher's fans have been sending out tweets of support, telling Carrie "don't leave us." There is a long list of celebs who have passed on in 2016, including Natalie Cole, Prince, David Bowie, Frank Sinatra, Jr., and Zsa Zsa Gabor, among others.
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January and February are some of the coldest months throughout the North Country, and with the extremely cold temperatures and wind-chill factor, frostbite is no joke.
Today we're going to talk about what frostbite is, who's at risk, recognizing the signs and symptoms, how to prevent it, as well as what to do in case you do have frostbite.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), frostbite is a serious condition that's caused by exposure to extremely cold temperatures, freezing tissue in the body which can lead to permanent damage or amputation. The areas on the body most affected by frostbite are the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. People who have poor blood circulation, or are not properly dressed for the cold temperatures are most at risk for frostbite.
How do we recognize frostbite? The first signs are redness of the skin or pain in the affected area. If not dealt with, frostbite can lead to numbness, a white or grayish-yellow skin area, or a skin surface that feels unusually firm or waxy. Many times, because the body tissue is numb, other people will point out the frostbite signs and symptoms.
So what should you do if you are frostbitten? Get inside to a warm room as soon as possible. If toes or feet are affected, try to stay off of them, walking too much on frostbitten areas can cause more damage. You can also soak/run your hands under WARM water. Hot water can cause more damage to the frostbitten areas. If water is not available, then you can place your hands in warm areas on the body such as the armpits. Do NOT place hands too close to a fire or on a radiator, as that can burn the frostbitten areas.
So how can we prevent frostbite? Ideally, avoid being outdoors in extremely cold weather, but this is not always an option. If you must go out, make sure to bundle up and cover the most affected areas (nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes) with warm and dry clothing. By being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of frostbite, you may be saving yourself or people you know from the pain, discomfort, and severity of frostbite.
Stay warm, bundled up, and smart out there!
Dan Sweet is a full time employee of Cornell Cooperative Extension as a Nutrition Educator. Dan began working for Cornell Cooperative Extension as an intern for Camp Akalaka in 2013, doing nutrition education and leading group activities. Growing up in Saranac Lake, New York, Dan has a passion for the outdoors. In his spare time, you can find him hiking, skiing, or playing various sports.


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Death toll in Nairobi attack climbs to 21, plus 5 attackers
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The death toll from an extremist attack on a luxury hotel and shopping complex in Nairobi climbed to 21, plus the five militants killed, police said Wednesday in the aftermath of the brazen overnight siege by al-Shabab gunmen. Two people accused of facilitating the attack were arrested.
The number of those killed at the DusitD2 complex rose with the discovery of six more bodies at the scene and the death of a wounded police officer, said Joseph Boinnet, inspector-general of Kenyan police. Twenty-eight people were hurt and taken to the hospital, he said.
In a televised address to the nation earlier in the day, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that the all-night operation by security forces to retake the complex was over and that all of the extremists had been killed.
"We will seek out every person that was involved in the funding, planning and execution of this heinous act," he vowed.
In an attack that demonstrated al-Shabab's continued ability to strike Kenya's capital despite setbacks on the battlefield, extremists stormed the place with guns and explosives. Security camera footage released to local media showed a suicide bomber blowing himself up in a grassy area in the complex, the flash visible along with smoke billowing from the spot where he had been standing.
Of the civilian victims, 16 were Kenyan, one was British, one was American and three were of African descent but their nationalities were not yet identified, police said.
Al-Shabab, which is based in neighboring Somalia and allied with al-Qaida, claimed responsibility. The Islamic extremist group also carried out the 2013 attack at Nairobi's nearby Westgate Mall that killed 67 people, and an assault on Kenya's Garissa University in 2015 that claimed 147 lives, mostly students.
While U.S. airstrikes and African Union forces in Somalia have degraded the group's ability to operate, it is still capable of carrying out spectacular acts of violence in retaliation for the Kenyan military's campaign against it.
The bloodshed in Kenya's capital appeared designed to inflict maximum damage to the country's image of stability and its tourism industry, an important source of revenue.
The government said late Tuesday that buildings were secure. However, gunfire continued into Wednesday morning, and dozens of trapped people were rescued overnight. Several loud booms were heard Wednesday as tea
The government said late Tuesday that buildings were secure. However, gunfire continued into Wednesday morning, and dozens of trapped people were rescued overnight. Several loud booms were heard Wednesday as teams sought to clear the complex of booby traps and other explosives.
Kenyatta's announcement that the security operation was complete came about 20 hours after the first reports of the attack.
The Kenyan Red Cross said about 50 people were unaccounted for. But many of those were believed not to have been in the complex during the attack.
Ken Njoroge, CEO of a company in the DustiD2 complex that offers mobile banking services, said he was unable to locate several employees. "It's very difficult for the families because the passage of time only makes the problem bigger," he said.
The American killed in the attack was identified as Jason Spindler, co-founder and managing director of San Francisco-based I-DEV International. Spindler's father, Joseph, said his son worked with international companies to form business partnerships in Kenya that would boost local economies.
The Houston-raised Spindler had a brush with tragedy on 9/11: He was employed by a financial firm at the World Trade Center at the time of the 2001 terrorist attack but was running late that morning and was emerging fro
The Houston-raised Spindler had a brush with tragedy on 9/11: He was employed by a financial firm at the World Trade Center at the time of the 2001 terrorist attack but was running late that morning and was emerging from the subway when the first tower fell, according to his father. He became covered in dust and debris as he tried to help others, the elder Spindler said.
In the Nairobi attack, a man who gave only his first name, Davis, described how he had escaped with colleagues by fleeing down a fire escape.
"It's a traumatic experience. It shakes you," he said. Still, Davis said he was impressed by the "inner strength" and compassion of people who helped each other in the midst of danger.
His own thoughts, he said, were: "Get people out and get out yourself. That's it."
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Family members including the mother of Abdalla, center, prepare to pray over the bodies of Abdalla Dahir and Feisal Ahmed, who were both killed in Tuesday's attack, at a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) - The Associated Press
Mourners grieve as they prepare to pray over the bodies of Abdalla Dahir and Feisal Ahmed, who were both killed in Tuesday's attack, at a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) - The Associated Press
Mourners prepare to pray over the bodies of Abdalla Dahir and Feisal Ahmed, who were both killed in Tuesday's attack, at a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) - The Associated Press
Mourners carry the body of Feisal Ahmed, who was killed with his colleague Abdalla Dahir in Tuesday's attack, as they leave a mosque and head to the funerals in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
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This undated photo provided by I-DEV international shows Jason Spindler in Nairobi, Kenya. DEV International confirmed that Spindler, the company's co-founder and managing director, was killed Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, when gunmen staged a deadly attack on a luxury hotel and shopping complex in Nairobi. (Courtesy of I-DEV International via AP) - The Associated Press
Kenya's Interior Minister Fred Matiang'i as he gives a statement at the scene of yesterday's extremist gunmen attack, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi) - The Associated Press
Mourners bury the bodies of Abdalla Dahir and Feisal Ahmed, who were both killed in Tuesday's attack, at their funerals in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) - The Associated Press
Mourners grieve as they prepare to pray over the bodies of Feisal Ahmed and his colleague Abdalla Dahir, who were killed in Tuesday's attack, at a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
Mourners await the arrival of the bodies of Feisal Ahmed and his colleague Abdalla Dahir, who were killed in Tuesday's attack, as they prepare to pray over them at a mosque in Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The two worked for the Somalia Stability Fund, managed by the London-based company Adam Smith International, and were killed in Tuesday's assault by Islamic extremist gunmen on a luxury hotel and shopping complex. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
Kenya Red Cross personnel helps a woman reacting after learning of a family member killed during a recent terrorist attack Wednesday, Jan. 16 2019, at the Chiromo Mortuary, Nairobi, Kenya. An upscale hotel complex in Kenya's capital came under attack on Tuesday, with a blast and heavy gunfire. The al-Shabab extremist group based in neighboring Somalia claimed responsibility and said its members were still fighting inside (AP Photo/Brian Inganga) - The Associated Press
Members of Kenyan special forces at the scene of an attach by an extremist gunman Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi) - The Associated Press
Members of Kenyan special forces at the scene of an attach by an extremist gunman Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group.(AP Photo/Khalil Senosi) - The Associated Press
A wounded member of Kenyan special forces is carried from a US embassy diplomatic vehicle into an ambulance by red cross paramedics at the scene Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi) - The Associated Press
Unidentified women console each other at the scene of a violent attack early Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
A wounded member of Kenyan special forces with two tourniquets around his legs is carried from a US embassy diplomatic vehicle into an ambulance by paramedics at the scene Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
A wounded member of Kenyan special forces is carried from a US embassy diplomatic vehicle into an ambulance by paramedics at the scene Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
A member of Kenyan special forces shouts at the media to go back after his wounded colleague was carried into an ambulance by paramedics at the scene Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
Media surround Kenya's Interior Minister Fred Matiang'i as he gives a statement at the scene of the attack Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
Kenyan security forces walk from the scene as continued blasts and gunfire could be heard early Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya. Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis) - The Associated Press
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Man United set to make January move for Cody Gakpo
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Manchester United are seemingly set to make an approach for PSV Eindhoven starlet, Cody Gakpo, in the January transfer window, with the Red Devils having previously been heavily linked with the Dutchman over the summer.
What's the word?
According to The Sun, the Premier League giants are 'set to launch' a move for the 23-year-old in the New Year, with the Eredivisie outfit said to be open to a sale for a fee of around £50m for their prize asset.
The report suggests that technical director John Murtough is eyeing a new attacking addition following the departure of veteran hotshot, Cristiano Ronaldo, with Gakpo seemingly set to ease the club's centre-forward woes due to his desire to be deployed through the middle.
The piece also adds that as the 13-cap gem – whose existing contract runs until 2026 – and Erik ten Hag share the same agent, it is believed that a deal can be wrapped up smoothly once the market re-opens next month.
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The Old Trafford outfit had seemingly been keen on signing the 6 foot 4 marksman during the recent window, only to ultimately decide on the £85m capture of Brazilian gem, Antony, from Ajax.
Could be 'special'
The PSV sensation appears a man destined for life at the Theatre of Dreams due to his notable connections to the club at present, with the versatile forward coached by Ruud van Nistelrooy and Louis van Gaal at club level and international level, respectively, while also sharing the field with former United assets such as Daley Blind and Memphis Depay for his country – as well as Tyrell Malacia.
The hope will be that that group of Red Devils figures both past and present will be talking up the benefits of Gakpo making the move to Manchester, with the in-form menace a talent who could well blossom on the Old Trafford stage.
Should Gakpo be United's January priority?
Yes, absolutely!
Not for me!
Described as "something special" by journalist Fabrizio Romano, the fleet-footed attacker has shown his class for the Netherlands at the World Cup over the past few weeks, netting three goals in just four tournament games thus far to help steer Oranje into the quarter-finals.
A player who is simply "flying" at present – in the words of Romano – the Eindhoven-born ace had gone into competition in Qatar off the back of a truly scintillating start to the season for his club, having already scored 13 goals and laid on 17 assists in just 24 games in all competitions.
That tally of 30 goal contributions is far greater than any member of Ten Hag's squad has achieved this season, with Marcus Rashford currently leading the way with only 11 goals and assists across all fronts.
Not just a mere one-season wonder, Gakpo also caught the attention last term after recording 36 goal contributions in just 47 games, while his total tally for his current side now stands at 55 goals and 50 assists in 159 games.
While there may be concern that much of that impact has come off the left flank – with United already having the likes of Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho and Rashford to take on that role – it would be truly mouthwatering if he could replicate that form in a more central berth.
As such, the aforementioned Murtough must simply do all he can to get a deal secured sooner rather than later, as he could well be a special addition to their ranks.


Though it may seem obvious that pets should not be left unattended in a parked car, many pet parents tend to make this mistake. Remember that the temperature in a parked car can rise up to 20 or 30 degrees in just 10 minutes. This can kill your pet from a heat stroke. Sometimes, you may think that you'll be back in just a few minutes, but it can also cost a lot to your pet. Don't take the risk.
If you'd like to go outdoors for some exercise, try opting for a cooler time, like early mornings or late evenings. Though it may seem like a little extra work to wake up before sunrise or stay up late, it will protect your dog from the heat and possibly save his life too. If your dog needs a lot of exercise and you're unable to take him out due to hectic schedules, you can consider enrolling him in a daycare Edmonton for his daily mental and physical stimulation and protection from the sun!
Just like us, dogs need more water when it's hot outside. Whether your dog is inside the house, in your yard, out for a hike or playing in the park, make sure that he has access to cool drinking water. You can add some ice cubes in the dog's water bowl to cool it quickly and also give something for your dog to munch on. When you're going out, don't forget to carry a water bottle and a collapsible bowl. You can also try wrapping wet towels around your dog's neck to cool him in the hot weather.
If you're keeping your dog outside the house when you're away, make sure he has access to shady areas. You can bring a dog house that has good ventilation and a shade screen or let your dog rest in the shade of a tree. If you're away at work all day and your yard doesn't have too much shade, it might be wise to consider a daycare Edmonton during the harsh summer months.
While you will do all you can to prevent a heat stroke, it will pay to know the signs of it so that you can take your pooch to a vet immediately in case of any issues. Lots of panting, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhoea, staggering, red gums and tongue can all be signs of a severe heat stroke. Try to cool your dog's stomach and the bottom of his feet till you reach the vet. Heat stroke can be extremely dangerous and can cause dogs to collapse and die quickly. Keep a close eye on his mental and physical behaviour that might signal some trouble.
Heat can be rough on our furry little friends. Follow these simple tips to keep your pup safe and healthy this summer.


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Ashley Francis graduated from Edinburg High School in 2002, and is excited to start her new position as Edinburg School District's 6-12 Principal this summer. She has taught Physical Education at Mt. Zion High School for fifteen years, Health Education through Illinois Virtual School for seven years, and was also adjunct faculty at Illinois College for two years. Francis graduated from Millikin in 2006 with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science/Physical Education. She earned her first Master's degree in 2010 from University of Illinois in Sport & Recreation, and earned her second Master's degree in 2019 from Eastern Illinois University in Educational Leadership. She also spent many years coaching at the high school level, and in 2014 was awarded Macon County Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. Francis was a volunteer assistant coach at Illinois College for three years before hanging up the whistle to pursue her administrative degree, and start a family. Ashley resides in Edinburg with her husband Jayme, daughter Faye, three dogs, and chickens. They enjoy playing outside, going on golf cart rides, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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WITH GEORGE Clooney in restrained, but mouschio-ed, mad mode and Jeff Bridges in hippy dippy, flower child mode - you would be excused for thinking that the Grant Heslov-helmed The Men who Stared at Goats is the anti-war movie the Coen Brothers have never made.
But that would be unfair to a brilliant wee movie which offers tonnes of laughs without being the satiric master class it sets out to be. It certainly has none of the anarchic mentalism of the best of the Coens as well as stopping short of the classic anti-war texts of Catch 22 and M*A*S*H.
But, based on the uproarious 2004 Jon Ronson book of the same name, it fictionalises the US Army's actual madcap investigations into new age and paranormal activities, now fictionally placing them within the context of the aftermath of the American invasion of Iraq in 2003. Crucially it keeps most of the screwiness of Ronson's text.
Ewan McGregor (who seems mostly to have been cast for a long running Star Wars-derived gag) plays mid-Western newspaper reporter Bob Wilton who stumbles upon this story of the Psy-ops organisation during the break-up of his marriage and travels to Iraq to rejuvenate his career. (Having said that, his accent is only authentically mid-Western if we consider the American mid-West to lie somewhere in an area which centres on the Scottish towns of Crieff, Dunblane and Perth).
Clearly, this is another of those ideologically driven projects Clooney takes on, normally with Steven Soderbergh, which sit outside of his main gig of being mega bucks, big box office/ coffee endorsing gold.
TMWSAG takes apart the ridiculousness of the free-market approach to the war in Iraq, as Clooney and McGregor stumble into Iraq during the invasion. We find out that the latter, a former member of the top secret paranormal unit of the US Army, is being 'guided' there psychically thanks to a dream, to find Bridges' character - his former commanding officer.
At this juncture, two rival US security firms shoot one another up in Ramadi and the Robert Altman-style satire is a little heavy handed, but that is unfair of a movie which makes a bigger point.
Through a series of voice overs and flash backs we get a picture of the new age, paranormalist unit which we know actually existed thanks to Ronson's excellent book. The ludicrousness of the Cold War ideology drove some US generals to believe in the nonsense of paranormal powers. In this ludicrous premise, this movie says, lies the ridiculousness of believing in those who believe they can sort out Iraq. If they believe in killing goats mentally - how can we trust their strategy in the theatre of war.
Despite there being a tonne of people on screen, this is essentially a tight ensemble cast. Kevin Spacey puts in his usual brilliant mad turn as Clooney's nemesis, Bridges could have phoned his part in, but doesn't and is as endearing as always. McGregor, accent aside, is convincing as a man cast adrift from the earlier realities of his life and willing to subject himself to the inherent madness in Iraq as a result.
But, ultimately, this is Clooney's film. He is absolutely mesmerising. Every twitch, every eyebrow raise is hugely watchable. It's worth £6.95 of anyone's money of a rainy Saturday evening.
And here's the point of this, frankly, terrible review: we need actors of commitment like Clooney - a man who can make one for the studio and one for himself when the latter movie is trying to make a serious point.
Clooney has an admirable left of centre political heart which seeks out movies which he knows play against his type and which make a stronger point because of it. In this respect, in committing to a bi-polar career, Clooney becomes something even more important: an actor with a heart, a conscience and a mesmerising presence which decorates anything he is in with a veneer of quality.
Name one other actor who does that from blockbuster to art house?
TMWSAG may not be is not satiric enough to be M*A*S*H or Catch 22 and may not be funny enough to be a Coen's screwball classic, but at least Clooney continues to be willing to put his head above the parapet to do interesting projects which wouldn't normally get made.


As part of the Nuclear Knowledge Summit (NKS), prior to the Nuclear Security Summit, the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) in collaboration with The Hague Security Delta (HSD) is organising an event called "Showcasing the preeminent challenges in the field of Forensics in Nuclear Security".
The goal of the event is to inform and discuss the current state of 'Forensics in Nuclear Security' and the need for innovations in the next 5 years. Special attention will be given to the importance of intensive public-private cooperation within The Hague Security Delta to realise these innovations. We organise this event for our national relations in the field of nuclear security: representatives of ministries, security regions, relevant police units, NCTV, Landelijk Parket, Instituut Fysieke Veiligheid, fire departments, GHOR, KMAR, and the business relations of the organizations involved. National and international press are also welcome.
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What Would Ben-Gurion Do?
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David Ben-Gurion declaring the State of Israel; not this moment.
My Middle East Forum colleague Nave Dromi disagrees with the negative view I expressed of Israel's annexing some parts of the West Bank.
My six-part argument, as spelled out here, boils down to dismissing annexation as too-expensive symbolism. It brings no rewards but creates problems everywhere one looks. Therefore, I conclude, annexation obstructs her and my goal of an Israel Victory and Palestinian defeat.
Nave's six-part argument, as presented here, holds that annexation advances that same goal: It puts territorial pressure on Palestinians. It guarantees security to all. It gives Israel the initiative. It seizes the moment. It has President Trump's reliable backing. It enjoys wide support within Israel.
I accept most of these points, other than two: those about guaranteeing security (nothing on the ground changes) and about Trump (his volatile views cannot be predicted). But, for the sake of argument, I'll even grant the one about Trump.
Even so, annexation's benefits remain symbolic while the potential impact is entirely negative. The West Bank and its Jewish towns become yet more contentious. Palestinians may explode. International outrage, from the U.S. Democratic party to Israeli leftists to Arab governments, costs Israel. Israel gains additional Muslim citizens who reject its very existence. In all, it boosts the Palestinians' cause against Israel ... in return for roughly nothing.
Ben-Gurion would reject paying a probably massive price for self-indulgent symbolism.
Nave compares this moment to David Ben-Gurion's leading the drive to declare Israel's independence in 1948. Not so: declaring independence was not a hollow legalistic gesture like this but an epochal event – one that, by the way, had United Nations endorsement and the backing of the Soviet and U.S. governments. The comparison does not hold.
But turn it around: Ben-Gurion was a seasoned and canny political operator who, despite grave reservations, took practical steps such as accepting the U.N. partition plan of 1947. What if he were now Israel's prime minister? He would reject paying a probably massive price for self-indulgent symbolism. He would say "No" to annexing any part of the West Bank.
Daniel Pipes is president of the Middle East Forum.
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2018: Played in all 16 games, starting 15, for 1081 minutes … Scored two goals for four points … Netted the game winning goal against Alabama State on August 31.
2017: Played in 15 games starting three logging 599 minutes... Tallied one assist.
2016: Made one appearance, logging 8 minutes and taking a shot on goal against Hampton at the start of the season.
2015: Played in 16 matches, started two, for 414 minutes ... Scored two goals for four points, took 14 shots and put 11 shots on goal ... Scored both of her goals in a win over Hampton ... Took two shots and put one on goal against Francis Marion (8/23), South Carolina State (9/8) and USP Upstate (9/11).
Club: Archer played for the Charlotte United Futbol Club.
Personal: Daughter of Kelley and Charlie Archer ... Born in Charlotte, N.C. ... Both of her brothers, Jordan and Johnny, played soccer at PC, while her Mom played at Miami of Ohio and Dad played at Wofford ... Chose PC because it felt like home and loved everything it had to offer ... She credits her mom as her biggest athletic influence for pushing her to succeed over the years.


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Oscar-Winning Writer Takes on Estefan Story
'Birdman' writer Alexander Dinelaris tells the high-energy tale of Gloria Estefan's rise in 'On Your Feet!'
Writer Alexander Dinelaris talks with Gloria Estefan during a rehearsal for 'On Your Feet!', the new Gloria and Emilio Estefan jukebox musical.
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By Lizzie Simon
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"On Your Feet!," the Gloria and Emilio Estefan jukebox musical, isn't the follow-up project one would expect from one of the Oscar-winning screenwriters of "Birdman." But Alexander Dinelaris, who nabbed an Academy Award for what was perhaps the most critically acclaimed film of 2014, is the book writer behind this season's high-energy tale of Ms. Estefan's spectacular rise, in previews now for a Nov. 5 opening.
As a form, the jukebox musical, wherein tunes from a famous artist's songbook reassemble into narrative, isn't known for the kind of nuance or formal innovation so apparent in Alejandro González Iñárritu's film. But Mr. Dinelaris, who also wrote the book for Whitney Houston's jukebox musical, "The Bodyguard," has applied a couple of novel approaches in "On Your Feet!"
He has taken the songs out of the timeline in which they were written and put them where their lyrics fit best storywise. And, after making room for Ms. Estefan's biggest commercial hits—such as "Conga" and "Rhythm is Gonna Get You"—he went deep into her 250-plus song catalog and pulled out a handful of little-known tunes only ardent superfans will recognize.
"When Someone Comes Into Your Life," originally a love song, was repurposed for Ms. Estefan's father. Instead of singing "I will love you the way that I did when I first met you," as originally written, he sings "I will love you the way that I did when I first held you."
"We gave him free rein," said Ms. Estefan. "We came very much from the 'story first' perspective. And I love that he didn't just choose the hits and singles."


The L.A. Galaxy announced the signing of AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong on Wednesday.
In a statement on the club's official website, the Galaxy confirmed the capture of the Dutch international, who will join the club as an International player.
Per the statement he will join the squad "pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and P-1 Visa."
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Early research into New Hampshire wards and towns which used Diebold's AccuVote Optical-Scan voting machines during last week's Primary reveals that chronic problems continue with the company's infamous paper-ballot voting machines.
As well, the preliminary investigation reveals a great deal of confusion and conflicting information from local election clerks and a high-ranking official in the state Attorney General's office regarding protocols and security procedures for voting systems and memory cards, and how they are to be handled during Election Day failures.
All four counties I contacted on January 10th that had used Diebold's electronic machines last week reported problems during the election with the machines. Two other calls that same day turned out to have been to areas where electronic voting is not in use, where hand counts are done instead. If the small sampling is any indication, a statewide study would likely reveal that voting machines failed many times during the 2008 Presidential Primary across the entire state.
Problems with the systems were quickly revealed during all of my calls to officials who had used the optical-scan systems in Hanover, Exeter, Nashua, and Manchester.
Little reporting or inquiry into such problems has been done so far by the mainstream media. Reports of machine failures in Stratham, leading to hand counting of votes after a "glitch" was discovered in the optical-scan systems used there, were buried in a local article on Primary results in SeaCrestOnline on Thursday. The bulk of media reporting on the anomalous results from the election has focused, instead, on speculation as to what might have gone wrong with pre-election polls. Little if any coverage has been given to whether the results themselves were correct as reported, or whether voting machine errors or tampering may have occurred.
LHS Associates of Methuen, MA, the private vendor which handles all programming, sales, and service for the Diebold voting machines, oversees the tabulation of those 80% of ballots cast last week. The company is heavily relied on by town officials across the Granite State. The officials trust the company, and their representatives are relied upon to step in to take care of crucial voting machine problems which crop up during elections. They are like copy machine repair staff in a frantic law office. Little would move without them.
Yet access to such systems, and their vulnerable memory cards, has been revealed as particularly dangerous by numerous independent academic and state studies over the last several years, all of which have shown that elections can be tampered with, and results manipulated, via such access.
If a statewide recount of New Hampshire, as requested by Democratic candidate Dennis Kucinich and little-known Republican candidate Albert Howard, proceeds as currently scheduled [PDF] to begin on January 16th, any irregularities revealed could be cross-referenced to towns where machines failed. However, whether irregularities are discovered or not, voting machine failures need to be compiled.
No such compilation of Election Day problems with Diebold voting machines has so far occurred in New Hampshire, to my knowledge. Such data, combined with a top-down investigation into the performance of all electronic voting machines in general, could help to make the 2008 Presidential Election far more secure.
Of interest would be the number of times that voting machines and vulnerable memory cards were repaired, replaced, or in any way handled by town officials or LHS Associates, a company which, as I've reported previously, has a less than stellar reputation and, frequently, little regard for local election laws.
Additionally, new information concerning the criminal background of a senior LHS executive has also recently been unearthed, adding to concerns about the company which has nearly complete control over every aspect of 80% of New Hampshire's votes. It is unclear whether the New Hampshire Secretary of State or those of any of the other states across New England --- where LHS also serves as Diebold's sole vendor and service provider --- are aware of that particular aspect of the company's background.
Last-minute repairs and replacements made to voting machines by LHS in advance of, or during, elections are prime opportunities for fraud, a time when the systems are in their most vulnerable state. A now-infamous hack of the exact same machine used last week across New Hampshire in its Primary was seen in HBO's Hacking Democracy (video of hack here). The hack in Leon County, Florida, in late 2005, is seen as completely flipping the results of a mock election such that only a manual hand-count of the paper ballots would reveal the tampering that had been done to the system's memory cards.
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September 17, 2014 December 25, 2016 Paul Hartman
It sure has been a great baseball season for fantasy leagues. While some of the best, most talented players in the game lost significant time, most are expected back at full strength for the 2015 season. Some new stars have burst upon the scene like Anthony Rizzo and Anthony Rendon, while others have disappointed us. The names I've come up with below go beyond the normal level of disappointment from players like Jean Segura or Eric Hosmer; these are the players I will never own again. I'm done with them, and in some cases I'm doner.
Carlos Gonzalez: OF – Colorado Rockies
"Don't look, but how many years has Carlos Gonzalez hit 30 HR ? Driven in or scored 100 runs? One time. His K rate went through the roof (27%) in 2013. His HR/FB percentage of 24 is also apt to fall. Yes I like the player, but there's almost no chance he returns first round value. 25 HR 20 SB .280. Heck, that's his average year over the past 3."
I wrote that in December about Carlos Gonzalez, then followed up in January by featuring him in my Your Team NOT Mine post, and then finally I was probably the only person anywhere to not include him as a first round pick. So why, you're asking, am I including him again? Because I went and acquired him via trade in a keeper league this year. I was well aware of the risks, but I had budget money to burn and a first place team to maintain. In thirteen weeks on my roster, Carlos Gonzalez contributed 36 at bats and a .194/.275/.472 slash line.
It's not just the injuries, as he was limited to just 281 plate appearances for the season, but it is the drop in production as he finished the year at .238/.292/.431. Away from Coors he hit .160/.224/.319.
Gonzalez did manage to drop his K rate from 27% to 25% this season, but his HR/FB rate plummeted to 15.5%. His GB rate was up just above his career norm at 47%, leaving him with his worst LD% of his career at 15%. He's also swinging at more pitches and making less contact. This is no-doubt a talented player but what you shouldn't mistake him for, is a first round (or second or even third round) pick. I now own him at $29 for next season, and hoping that someone is still enamored enough that I can trade him away for anything at all. In redraft leagues, I'll take Kole Calhoun and Christian Yelich 8-10 rounds later and get better production.
Aaron Hill: 2B – Arizona Diamondbacks
I ranked Aaron Hill as the 10th best second baseman for 2014, and as a group we ranked him #6 heading into the season. When he fell to me in Round 3 of a 14 team league with 12 keepers, I felt I needed to take the surplus value whether I needed it or not. I had Anthony Rendon as one of my keepers, and with my goal to sell off youth for a playoff run, I sent Rendon packing in exchange for Rick Porcello. Now this league heavily favors starting pitchers so 8 months ago this wasn't so horrible, but as Rendon flourished this year, my resolve to keep Aaron Hill grew stronger. Jeff Quinton wrote about this phenomenon last year, yet even being armed with this knowledge I fell victim, not dropping him until after I'd lost in the first round of the playoffs.
Looking at the numbers (I shouldn't fall into the Advocacy Effect trap again), Hill was outstanding as recently as 2012 with a .302/.360/.522 line. To put that in perspective, no second baseman this year has slugged as high. In 2013, Hill hit .291/.356/.462 in an injury-shortened season; an OPS that would rank 6th this season. Expecting a top 10 finish didn't seem unreasonable, but a career high K rate, a career low BB rate and his worst AVG since 2010 left Aaron Hill out of the top 20 second basemen in 2014. With a career average of 65 R, 15 HR, 61 RBI and a .270 AVG through 10 seasons it would be unreasonable now at 32 years of age, to expect anything more than that in 2015 or beyond.
Wilin Rosario: C – Colorado Rockies
Rosario also made my Your Team NOT Mine post preseason, where I stated:
"Currently the 4th catcher off the board at Couch Managers, Rosario is going ahead of Mauer, McCann, Lucroy, Perez and Wieters. The Rockies signing of Justin Morneau in the offseason effectively ends Rosario's shot at getting extra at bats at first base. With a ceiling of 475 AB, don't look for more than 25 HR. That sounds pretty good at the C slot, but he has one of the worst BB/K rates in the game. His .292 AVG in 2013 was BABIP driven and I expect his poor contact rates will come back and hurt him. These things usually find a way of "catching" up with young hitters. I'll happily wait on one of the previously listed guys, or even Ramos and Gattis, drafted 70-80 picks later."
Superb pun aside, I bring this up, because again I found myself with someone from this list in a redraft league this year (though not for long). Rosario actually improved his K/BB rate from approximately 8:1 to a more palatable 3:1 in 2014, but his BABIP indeed corrected and he currently sits at a .254 AVG. His HR/FB rate cut in half , resulting in a 75 pt drop in his slugging percentage. Still just 25 years old, Rosario should see his HR output increase next year back to the 20 range, but his stat line is otherwise empty. Our catcher rankings for keeper leagues will be out in less than two weeks; I can't imagine him being a top 10 option and with little value coming from catchers 10-15, I'd prefer to fill my line off the wire. Russell Martin was a pick up of mine in two leagues this year that way. Others will come next year, and the year after.
Pedro Alvarez: 1B/3B – Pittsburgh Pirates
Every writer ranked Pedro Alvarez too high heading into 2014. Even with a prediction of 18th best 3B for 2014, I was giving Pedro Alvarez way too much credit as he comes in at 30 on the ESPN player rankings and is barely a top 30 option for the season in points leagues. Like Rosario above, Alvarez significantly improved his K/BB rate from 4:1 to 2.5:1 this year, but it came with half the home runs. His .230 AVG looks like what one should expect, but the drop to a .400 SLG sure is ugly. Alvarez has hit more ground balls, more fly balls, and more infield flies this year. There is room for his HR/FB rate to improve next year, but if he's hitting line drives at just 15%, the slugging won't increase a whole lot.
Compounding these problems with his contact and hard hit ball percentages is the fact that Alvarez is leading the world in throwing errors at 3B. The Pirates have already played him at first base 5 times this year, and that total would have been higher had he (and prior, Andrew McCutchen) not been injured. If you're curious how his numbers would stack up at 1B, his OPS is right in line with James Loney. I expect the Pirates will give Alvarez that opportunity at first base next year; he's a former NL home run champion and top pick . What I don't expect is him to have a lot of value there. Think Ryan Howard. Today's Ryan Howard.
Ryan Zimmerman: 3B/OF – Washington Nationals
It's hard to mention throwing errors at third base and not bring up Ryan Zimmerman. While we don't usually care about defense in fantasy baseball, where a player ends up on the defensive spectrum greatly affects their offensive value. What I'm suggesting though with Zimmerman is that it really doesn't matter. Over the past five years, he has averaged 17 HR, 70 R, 70 RBI and 4 SB. Add to that, Ryan Zimmerman will be 30 next season and it could be the last year that he has the added value of third base eligibility. Even if he could replicate his five-year average, that is Pablo Sandoval territory. Put those numbers at 1B or the OF and he's a waiver wire option for you when your main guys get injured.
I remember Zimmerman's 2006 and his 2009 seasons quite well (odd how I have such a bad memory at home), but it's long past time of hoping for a repeat. Not even the best Zimmerman(n) on his team, you're as likely to get 200 empty at bats (like 2014) as you are of getting 20 HR and 75 RBIs. There is a whole new crop of third basemen: Rendon, Arenado, Castellanos, and some guy coming in Chicago next year, that it's time to be done with Ryan Zimmerman.
While there are plenty of other names I could have added to this list, you'll have to wait for the sequel: Done and Doner To.
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pmbryant says:
This was a very painful read, as Braun has been a staple of my keeper league team for several seasons, and I made a splashy trade during the past offseason to acquire Carlos Gonzalez (I gave up Ellsbury, Allen Craig & a draft pick). I got lucky in that I was able to pick up Cory Dickerson as a FA, and I made a trade about 2 months into the season to acquire Charlie Blackmon (straight-up trade for Xander Bogaerts) at a time when he was the #3 player in the Yahoo game. I feel as if I have to roll the dice one more season and hope for better health and bounce-back seasons from CarGo and Braun. I don't think trying to trade one or both of them is much of an option, as I would likely get pennies on the dollar. I love Dickerson and plan to keep him (esp. if he qualifies as a CF). I'm thinking Blackmon is the guy I try to deal this offseason. The HRs fell off after his huge start, but I'm thinking I can make the case that his value going forward is comparable to Shane Victorino in his prime — a floor along the lines of .280, 10-15 HRS, 25-30 SBs. I am hoping to sell high on Ian Kinsler (Paul, you strongly advised me last spring to package Kinsler and someone else to try to land Kipnis — luckily for me, the other manager wouldn't bite), and I'm thinking maybe I can package Blackmon & Kinsler together for a top 20-25 player. Or better yet, those guys + a pick for Altuve. Thoughts?
P.S. I may try again on the Kipnis front, though at a vastly reduced price tag (and not for Kinsler + Blackmon).
Paul Hartman says:
Thanks for being a loyal reader!
A writer's favorite words to read in the comments is "this was a very painful read" … thankfully you elaborated 🙂
I'd absolutely try to package Kinsler and Blackmon for an upgrade if you can. These aren't easy deals to pull of in the offseason, but I'd certainly try.
I still like Bogaerts… I think that one is going to hurt for you… but you do what you need to for your best chance and then you move on.
Good luck in 2015… I hope Braun and Gonzalez can piece together some good years for you!
Jim Finch says:
I agree, selling Cargo & Braun now would just be silly. Wait until next year when they (hopefully) start to put up their regular numbers and go from there. I also agree Dickerson is the one to keep between him and Blackmon. I pushed Dickerson early in the season before Charlie won the job and Cory won a ticket to the minors. Of the two I think Dickerson has the biggest ceiling.
As for trading Blackmon & Kinsler plus a pick for Altuve, I think you're giving a little much. I love Altuve, but if you scale back the expectations on the batting average and remove 10 stolen bases (for that ridiculous week he had) you're left with a better version of Elvis Andrus (not the Elvis we saw this year). I think Blackmon & a draft pick or Blackmon and a lesser player (and maybe a pick) would be enough. If you trade Blackmon & Kinsler (and any pick), I would want another useable player in return, but I would try the trade with only one of those guys if possible and use the other in another package to upgrade elsewhere.
Paul B. says:
Thanks for the feedback, Paul & Jim!
Paul, I get your point re: Bogaerts. I added him to my team while he was still in the minors, and I was definitely ahead of the curve in my league there. There were several reasons for dealing him. My keeper league rosters (I think) only 24 players and 2 DL spots. Most competitive teams can't afford the luxury of more than 1 or 2 bench spots for offensive players. Teams load up on SP depth, and since it is a holds league, an SP eligible reliever is also a must. If you have more than 2 players injured at the same, it makes things even harder. It can be hard to "babysit" a prospect while waiting for him to develop. Bogaerts was a major liability on my roster over those first months. Also, I targeted Kris Bryant in my draft, and he was the guy I was planning to "babysit" in 2014. I thought Bogaerts would be at least okay. I needed Bogaerts to be able to produce, and it just wasn't happening. I didn't have the room to babysit both and pick up another SS while Bogaerts sat. It came down to a choice between Bryant and Bogaerts, and I chose Bryant. Third Base is a thin position, and power is at a premium these days, and Bryant had dominated at every level (a trend that only continued in 2014). Shortstop, on the other hand, seems like it is going to be a position flush with talent over the next few years, as Russell, Lindor, Correa etc. Bogaerts in the bigs. Factor in all of that, and the breakout Blackmon looked like he was having, and it seemed like a no-brainer at the time. I also have my team constructed in such a way that I really needed to squeeze SBs out of my middle infielders, and Bogaerts was the wrong guy for that.
Jim, thanks for your feedback. I'll try a more conservative opening approach If i try to negotiate for Altuve.
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Denver, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Alliance Center, with the engagement of the governor's office and other state agencies, convened the Colorado Emergence Series to craft a regenerative and equitable future for the state. A regenerative recovery is one that will build a robust, localized economy that meets human needs abundantly and equitably provides clean water, air, energy and food.
With the recognition that returning to what we once knew as normal would be both impossible and irresponsible, the series engaged several hundred diverse Coloradans: representatives from local food banks, farmers, community groups, climate experts, youth leaders, financiers, industry and workforce development groups, large corporations, small businesses and cultural institutions. These sector experts, government agency heads and staff, scientists, activists, citizens and the governor helped shape the strategies and solutions presented in a final report and action plan.
To implement this action plan, The Alliance Center is leading the Regenerative Recovery Coalition. Now involving more than 175 individuals and organizations representing almost $2.5 billion in state revenue and over 19,000 jobs, the coalition will work with the state and interested Coloradans to deliver a regenerative recovery for Colorado. The action plan will guide the coalition's impact, addressing climate change, food systems, energy, water, infrastructure, natural resource management, workforce development to build a stronger democracy. By convening citizens, experts, organizations and businesses, the coalition will accelerate and amplify the work to create a sustainable and equitable economy.
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text: Alphonse "Al" Joseph DeMarco was born May 16, 1944 in Houston, Texas to Mary and August DeMarco and passed away at age 75 on December 26, 2019. A longtime resident of Waller, Texas, Al recently returned to Houston before his passing. Al was preceded in death by his parents, August and Mary DeMarco; his son, David DeMarco; his brother, Tony DeMarco; and his brother-in-law, Russell Farrar. He is survived by his wife, Selma DeMarco; sons and their spouses, Michael and Marion DeMarco, Eric and Susan DeMarco; and daughter, Michelle DeMarco. Al is also survived by his grandchildren, Christian Pundt, Alyssa DeMarco, Emily Pundt, Peyton DeMarco, Addison DeMarco, Eric DeMarco, David DeMarco and John Luke DeMarco; his siblings, Dorothy Kaminski, Theresa DeMarco, Barbara Farrar and John DeMarco. Al graduated from St. Pius X High School in 1962 in Houston, Texas. He also served his country in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army. Al devoted his career to the retail industry working for FedMart, Randalls and Eckards/CVS. Al took pride in his ranch where he enjoyed gardening, tractors, and his cows. He also took great pride in assisting with retreats and preparing the grounds for parishioners and participants at the Kickapoo Ranch & Retreat Center located on his property in Waller. Al enjoyed studying genealogy and cherished time spent with his family and close friends. A visitation with the family will begin at 6:00 p.m., with a recitation of the Holy Rosary and Vigil at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, January 3, 2019 in the Warren Chapel at St. Dominic's Village, 2401 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2019 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8825 Kempwood Drive, Houston, Texas 77080. A reception with the family will immediately follow Mass. Al will be laid to rest at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, in Houston, Texas.


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