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2020 Scholarship Awardeessocieta2020-11-24T23:09:45+00:00
Read below the essays submitted for our 2020 Awardees!
Brianna M. Arnold
Daughter of John and Mariarosa, nee Mosconi. Graduate of Dumont High School. Member of the Student Council. Attending Ramapo College, New Jersey.
In the province of Piacenza was a small village of Ghezzi, Farini D '0lmo located in northern Italy. In this village, all the villagers, including my grandparents and mother were related. Their life in the village was simple but struggling at times.
The role of women in the village was very different from the men's role. Throughout the week, women were responsible for the children and the children would join along for the weekly run to the market to get the supplies necessarythe week. But the tasks of women didn't stop there, they were also required to cook for their family, help the family take care of the farm all while taking care of their children.
The life of men in the village revolved around their farm. In the warmer weather, they were required to take care of the animals, harvest crops, and help take care of the children whenever they finished their work for the day. When the weather became cold the men would find construction jobs in the city and other villages due to the lack of crops on the farm in the winter. The men would also make necessary repairs to the house and anything else on the farm that needed to be fixed.
The lives of children in this village were fairly simple. The children would go to a small school near the village for a few years before they were required to help their family on the farm. For example, my grandparents never got past third-grade before their family needed on the farm. Once the children left school they would learn from their parents how to tend to the animals, take care of crops and anything else they were capable of helping with on the farm.
Although everyday events in Ghezzi were consistent there were a few days throughout the year when everyone in the village would get together and celebrate. One of these events would take place on March 25. This event was called the Feast of Annunciation, this represented the day when Gabriel visited Mary to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus Christ. On this day the people of Piacenza would gather their children and present them to the image of the Virgin Mary in several churches throughout the region. One other event they would celebrate yearly on July 4th. This was the celebration of Sant 'Antonino, the patron of the city.
These are the roles that my family followed for years before they decided they wanted a better life. Members of my family started coming to America little by little with the money they had saved up from farming. Eventually, that small village in Ghezzi where they made so many memories became vacant with the exception of yearly visits.
Melanie Friedmann
Daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellen, nee Walsh. Graduate of Syosset High School. Honor Roll, Italian National Honor Society, All-State Mixed Choir New York State, All-Country Mixed Choir New York State, Vice President of Vocal Jazz, Section Leader of Adelettes, Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate. Attending City College of New York, New York.
My Great-Grandparents were both born in Piacenza. My Great-Grandmother, Maria Villa, was born in Seregno and my Great-Grandfather, Andrew Carisetti, was born in Groppallo. My Great-Grandmother's family eventually moved to Groppallo where she met my Great-Grandfather for the first time. He worked as a carpenter. After they got married they had one child, my Great-Aunt Tina, my Great-Grandfather decided it was time to venture off to America. He lived there for a few years until he saved enough money for the rest of his family to come over. He worked many jobs in Brooklyn, NY including working on the New York subway. This was a difficult but necessary change for my Great-Grandparents as they had to travel with their 3-year-old daughter, and completely shift their lives around. They later had 4 other children, 2 daughters and 2 sons, while they prospered on to live the American Dream like many other Italians. However, my Nonna always tells me how our family was and still is very unique because at the time my Great-Grandparents were alive, it was mostly Southern Italians living in Brooklyn. My Nonna and her cousins grew up together, and made friends that grew up in Naples and Sicily, and in that way they felt different. Although that feeling was present, my Nonna also mentions that there were some families that also came from Northern Italy, that they grew up with and would often share many holidays. Today my Nonna and her relatives are very thankful to be from Piacenza and even my siblings and I continue to be enthralled with our Italian heritage. Graduating high school this year, I have taken 7 years in Italian and was inducted into the Italian Honors Society last year.
I admire the roots of the Societta Val Trebbia Val Nure organization, and the roots that it was founded on. It was formed by a group of men who felt education was most important for the future generations of the children descended from Piacenza in Northern Italy. The other objective was to pass down to their descendants the customs, stories, songs and food (especially the food) from Piacenza. Lucky for me my Nonna, Great-Aunts, and Uncles exhibit the culture of Piacenza in everything they do throughout their lives. I always look forward to going Upstate or into Queens to enjoy some excellent Ravioli, Tortellini, Rice Torta, and many, many more delicacies. My brother, my sister, and I have helped my Nonna make pasta many times, and we always speak italian (to our best ability) when we visit our Nonna and our aunts. When I visit it reminds me of how much I enjoy all parts of our culture. My Nonna always says that heritage has and will continue to be the most important part of our family and I certainly see myself having the meals, listening to the music, and enjoying the laughs that I have enjoyed with my family in the future. I also had an amazing experience in Italy without my family, where I was able to sing at multiple different venues in Rome and Venice with a performance group of other people my age. I was enthralled every second when I was touring and performing in Italy, as I was constantly reminded of my Nonna and our heritage.
My Nonno, Thomas Friedmann was a member of the Val Trebbia club. My Dad and his brothers are all recipients of the scholarship, and my Dad and his cousins have continued to be members of the club even today. I hope to continue my experiences with the Italian language and culture in the future.
Lydia M. Gaccione
Daughter of Louis and Debbie, nee Perangelo. Graduate of South Side High School. National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Math Honor Society, High Honor Roll, Varsity Softball, Varsity Cheerleading, SADD Club, Project Princess, SMILE Club. Attending Molloy College, New York.
Piacenza is a well known city, settled in Emilia-Romagna, Italy and an important asset to its culture. It is the capital of the province of Piacenza. It is located near the longest river, the Po River which was essential in the development and communications of this country. The significance of Piacenza began as it was the center of the Roman Empire throughout 218 BC. Although the city struggled after Frederick I Barbarossa, the emperor was defeated and soon after went through a time of conflict where they experienced a civil strife. The two groups had opposing views on the political situation of Piacenza, the Guelphs strongly supported the Pope while contrastingly, the Ghibellines were in support of the Emperor. Leading up to the 1540s, there were other disputes of power between the Visconti and Sforza families. This power struggle resulted due to the disagreement on papal and the French rule.
Pope Paolo III Farnese, head of the Catholic Church, was able to establish a Dukedom in the two cities of Piacenza and Parma. His son, Pier Luigi Farnese, also became an essential role as well, being that his family ruled until about the 1730s. At this time, another power struggle began where Piacenza was constantly under different ruling by Bourbons until 1808, shortly after the Austrians took over and then the French. Each one overthrew the one before. Alongside all of the disagreements that had happened in this city, it still managed to progress in the development of its roads and rivers. These advancements allowed for the expansion of ideas, customs, traditions and cultures to be exchanged and incorporated into Piacenza as it was growing. The ruling from 1816 to 1847 was by the government of Margaret of Austria, she was beloved by all of the people of Piacenza and adored for the way that she was educated and reasonable.
When she passed, the people of Piacenza fought to be taken out of the Piedmont kingdom although it was a failure and was restored to the Austrian occupation. The situation turned around for Piacenza in 1859 when it fought for its independence in the Second Italian Independence War and finally succeeded. Italy was completely and permanently reunited and able to flourish as one. One of the first advancements that the city was able to complete was a bridge over the Po River. This River is 405 miles long and even though rivers can be a great resource to the development and agriculture of cities, it can also be a barrier between areas of land, culture and people. The bridge was built after Italy was unified and put a stop to this. The Po forms the boundary between the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna and Veneto so the bridge was able to connect these areas.
The development of the Province of Piacenza made this area of Italy a popular tourist attraction in the way that it has many historical landmarks reflecting on the development and how far it has come. The Farnese Palace is where the Farnese family of dukes that were in charge from 1588 to 1731 resided. This area is now used to see architecture from the time period and as a museum. Likewise, the cathedral in piazza Duomo that was built in 1122 and has an architecture such as columns and statues that resembles the Roman time period and elegance. This spot also has very famous paintings from artists such as Guercino, Carracci and Procaccini. These paintings are referred to as "frescoes". This technique is used within the Italian culture while helping to reflect history. This technique is a combination of small brush strokes with the use of water-based paints applied to plaster.
Although Piacenza went through many power struggles, it is admired through all of its development on being a strong and unified country. The history of the province of Piacenza was significant in the improvement of the city, leaving behind primary sources that can be used to provide education, aid understanding and help to grasp insight into such an inspirational part of history.
Dylan B. Guglielmetti
Son of Philip and Darlene, nee Barbara. Graduate of Benjamin Cardozo High School. Principal's Honor Roll, Scholar Athlete, Junior Varsity and Varsity Football, Junior Varsity and Varsity Baseball, Yearbook. Attending State University of New York Cortland, New York.
My grandfather, John Guglielmetti was born in Pradovera, in the Province of Piacenza on the side of Val Nure. When he was a young boy, his family moved to Pieve di Revigosso, Bettola. As a young child he worked very hard on the farm because his father was in the United States earning money to send back to his family. He and his family were due to come to the United States to join his father but World War II broke out and they couldn't leave Italy. The war years were hard for my grandfather and his family. Their home was on the main road and the German army used their land for a camp. My great grandmother had the German officers billeted in their house where she had to cook for them. As the war was coming to an end the Germans were taking all young men for their army. A few older men of the village took my grandfather, who was only 13 years old at the time, to the mountains to hide so they could not be taken. They stayed hidden in the mountains for three months. My grandfather saw terrible things that happened there but rarely talks about it. After the war 1946 my grandfather's family emigrated to America. They sailed from Genoa on an American troop ship called "The Marine Perch". When they arrived in America they found out that their father was very sick and after a month of only being together as a family he passed away. My grandfather had to go work in a glass factory to support the family. After a while things did get better. He became a member of the Societa Val Trebbia E Val Nure and has been a lifetime member since. It was at one of the Societa's dances at Webster Hall that he would meet my grandmother. Tina Carisetti. They were married in 1959 and have been married for almost 62 years. Today's day my grandparents keep all the Italian traditions that they grew up with, from cooking to music and they try to instill them in their four children and 10 grandchildren. Everything that my grandmother puts on my dish I eat because I know it'll be delicious. My grandmother loves to sing Italian songs, especially Quel Mazzolin di Fiore. My grandfather turned 92 years old this month. Our family didn't get the chance to celebrate his birthday in the traditional way because of the pandemic that is going on, but that didn't stop us from celebrating completely, we did all gather on a group Zoom chat to wish him happy birthday. He is very proud of his four children (three who have received society scholarships) and his 10 grandchildren, seven who have received society scholarships and four have graduated college. Due to the war, schools in Bettola were closed and my grandfather was only able to finish sixth grade in school. He believes an education is important and I want to make him proud of me by attending and graduating college. I am very proud of my grandfather. He is a wonderful role model and I love him very much.
Carlo J. LaForte
Son of Joseph and Cristina, nee Lattineli. Graduate of Xavier High School. Xavier High School Baseball, Christian Service, CFX Maryland, Kairos. Attending Le Moyne College, New York.
Piacenza, Italy is located in the northern region of Italy. It was founded in 218 B.C. The province prospered due to its location. It is situated along the Po river. The province used the location to the best of their ability, it allowed control of all river and road traffic. Piacenza is a province in the Emilia-Romagna region. Piacenza is the capital city.
Piacenza runs along the Po River. The land is full of natural resources and beauty. The valleys and mountains hold medieval villages and castles. Piacenza's ancient splendor is the wonderful Pa lazzo Farnise of Piacenza.
The heart of the city is the Piazza del Cavalli and Piazza del Duomo. There are a great number of monuments such as the Church of San Sisto. In Val Trebbia rises the Bobbio which is from the middle ages.
Piacenza also has a long tradition with local cuisine. Some favorites from my great grandparents Domenica and Agostino Lattinelli were Risotto with porcini mushrooms, chicken cacciatore, homemade ravioli, homemade gnocchi, and of course zabaglione or zeppole foe dessert.
My grandfather was Carlo Lattinel li. He was extremely proud of his heritage and history with Piacenza. In 2015 we went to Italy as a family. My grandfather made a special trip back to Bettola and Piacenza to visit family. He always spoke of family in Piacenza with great pride. He taught me so many things but the one thing he always stressed was the importance of family and remembering where we came from and who helped us along the way. He also stressed the importance of helping others. I am proudly named after my grandfather and I hope to follow in his footsteps. My grandfather comes from very strong people that had the determination to succeed. Their belief in working hard and respecting family and traditions run deep. My grandfather told me stories about his father and mother and what life was like in Piacenza and I am making a conscious effort to keep those memories alive. I strive to honor their memory and make to make them proud. When people ask me where my family is from I do not say Italy, I say Piacenza.
Emma C. Monzeglio
Daughter of Charles and Rebecca, nee Conroy. Graduate of Glastonbury High School. Gettysburg College Civil War Institute Scholarship Program Award, Four years High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Rho Kappa, Gettysburg College Book Award, Four years Student Council, Student Advisor, Four years All-Academic, Student Athlete Leadership Team, Four years Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Field Hockey Captain Senior year, Special Olympics Baseball Coach, Girls State attendee, Big Brother/Big Sister Program Liason. Attending Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania.
The province of Piacenza has a very unique and interesting history. Piacenza's capital is also called Piacenza. It was originally named Placentia when it was founded in 218 BC by the Roman Empire, when six thousand Roman colonists settled the land. This had a long-lasting effect on Piacenza which can be seen through its architecture. Soon after the colony was attacked during the Second Punic War, which was waged by the Romans against Carthage, the battle took place by the river Trebbia. In 187 BC the city of Piacenza flourished as a harbor city along the Trebbia and became an important stop on the Via Emilia, a route to Rome.
In the Middle Ages the city was raided multiple times by foreign nations and even surrendered to them. Due to its close proximity to the Alps many merchants and pilgrims flooded into Piacenza. This caused the city to be reborn in the year 1 000, changing its culture, economy, and demographic. During this time, a rich class of merchants and craftsmen developed below the Nobles. This caused financial growth and ultimately established Piacenza as one of the most important centres in Europe. A little over a century later, in 1126, the city developed its own government and joined the Lombard League, a Medieval Alliance that opposed the Holy Roman Empire. In the 12th and 13th centuries trading, production of fabrics, and farming in this region increased since Piacenza controlled the trade routes to Genoa. As the city prospered, many churches and monasteries were constructed, including two of the city's landmarks that still stand today, the Duomo and the Palazzo Gotico.
In the Middle Ages, Piacenza was the center of many fights and changes in leadership. In the middle half of the 13th century, the Piacenza area was ruled by multiple families, the Scotti, Pallavicino, Visconti, Sforza and Confalonieri. Until1545, when Pope Paolo III Faroese ruled it under the Duchy of Parma. Later Pope Pablo III Faroese appointed his son Pier Luigi as the leader. The Faroese dukes ruled until 1731, then the Bourbons took over and after the Bourbon's the Austrians and eventually Napoleon ruled the region and annexed it to France. Marie Louise of Austria also ruled and helped develop the city by building more bridges over the Trebbia and Nure rivers to improve the infrastructure and became a supporter of developing many artistic and intellectual centers.
In 1848 a referendum declared Piacenza to be the first Italian city to be annexed to the future Italian Kingdom, the Sardinian Kingdom. This gave the city the name Primogenita d'Italia, meaning Italy's first born. In fact in January of 1941 , the city was awarded the gold star for its Italian patriotism to be annexed during Italy's movement to be unified.
About a century later, the city suffered many years of destruction during World War II. The city was bombarded by the Allies and many of its railways and bridges over rivers like the Trebbia and the Po were destroyed. In addition, the center of the city was damaged. Most of the surrounding roads around Piacenza and many Northern Italian cities were destroyed leaving them isolated and subjected to many bombings, some of the worse was in Piacenza. In late April of 1945, a battle broke out in the city as a part of the Italian Resistance movement. In 1996 the president ofltaly, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro awarded the city a gold medal for bravery for its resistance to fight against the Nazis.
Thomas C. Monzeglio
Son of Charles and Rebecca, nee Conroy. Graduate of Glastonbury High School. High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Boys State Nominee, Central Connecticut Conference All-Academic Team, Varsity Lacrosse, Interact Club, Special Olympics Basketball Coach, Best Buddies Club. Attending Rhodes College, Tennessee.
First established as a Roman military outpost against invaders in 218 BC, Piacenza has survived many centuries. The province would see frequent changes in rule, from different dukes and bishops until it was declared free in 1126. But change did not end there. Piacenza would still be subject to rule change under different families as well as French and Austrian rule. Finally, after the Second War for Italian Independence, Piacenza would join the Italian Kingdom. These changes however have added a unique diversity to the province's history as well as culture. One aspect in which this unique diversity can clearly be seen is the architecture and various buildings within the province.
Although the province was established by the Romans over two thousand years ago, no Roman buildings or statues of any sort remain standing or in use. However, in the capital city of the province, Piacenza, the town square in the center of the city is an example of Roman architecture. Outside the city, in nearby Emilia Romagna, many Roman artifacts and ruins have been discovered and a major archeological site still remains.
In the center of Piacenza stands the Palazzo Gotico which was constructed by Alberto Scoto in 1281. The palace is a great example of Gothic architecture as it has many arches as well as brick and marble walls. When first built, the palace was the center for business and politics in the city. Today the palace is used as a popular spot for large gatherings.
Perhaps one of the most renowned religious structures in the province is the Cathedral in Duomo. The cathedral first began being built in 1122 as an addition to the church of St. Giustina, and wasn't completed for over a century until1233. However, additions to the church were still constructed centuries later, such as a new dome and tower. The cathedral is of Romanesque architecture as it includes small columns and walls of grey stone and pink marble.
Another renowned religious structure in Piacenza is the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, which was designed by Pietro Vago in 1350. The church has stood for many centuries but has gone through many changes to its architecture which includes several styles such as Romanesque and Gothic. The church is home to many artifacts including several old paintings and statues, most recently discovered is the statue of Gregorio X.
The Palazzo Famese is another example of diverse architecture in the region. The Palace was constructed by Francesco Paciotto in 1558, but was built on top of a citadel which had been previously built in 1352. However, the palace was never completed but instead included parts of the old citadel. The palace was used by several dukes until 1731 when it became vacant for a long period of time. Today, the palace is home to numerous different museums.
All together, Piacenza's unique history and culture has allowed for diverse architecture within the region. This can be evident when looking at the different palaces, churches, and many other buildings and monuments which show a variety of Roman, Romanesque, and Gothic architecture.
Krysten A. Mooney
Daughter of Timothy and Carolyn, nee Gaccione. Graduate of Bethpage High School. Gold Honor Roll, Principal's Honor Role. Junior Honor Society, Cheerleading, Cheer Coach, Senior Class. Attending Molloy College, New York.
The province of Piacenza is a province in Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, its provincial capital is the city Piacenza. Piacenza is a city in the Northern region of ltaly, on the south bank of the Po River just under the mouth of the Trebbia southeast of Milan. Piacenza was founded in 218 BC as an Roman colony of Placentia. After being surrounded by armed forces while trying to capture Piacenza, by the Carthaginian general Hasdrubal in 207 BC and was unsuccessful. After being sacked by the Gauls in 200, Piacenza was reinforced and restored.
Piacenza became the terminus of the Via Aemilia in 187 BC, the great arterial road to Ariminum, and later became the focus of other major Roman roads. After the barbarian invasions, Piacenza was governed by its bishops from 997 to 1035, and it then became a free commune in the 12th century. Making Piacenza a leading member of the Lombard League of towns who were against the emperor Frederick I Barbarossa. Despite the political changes in Piacenza, it continued to become stronger and increased from its control of the traffic of rivers and roads.
There was a long period of struggle between the Visconti and Sforza families, alternating the rule between papal and French, but in 1545 it was ended by the creation by Pope Paul III of the hereditary duchy of Parma and Piacenza for his son Pier Luigi Farnese. The duchy of Parma and Piacenza, was when the cities of Parma and Piacenza in northern Italian, with their dependent territories detached from the Papal States created by Pope Paul III. It was retained by the Farnese family until the extinction of the Farnese family in 1731, after the extinction of the family it was passed to the Spanish Bourbons in the person of Don Carlos who was the future Charles ill of Spain. But there was one small interruption, it was when the Spanish Bourbons controlled the duchy until 1808, and it was formally annexed to France as the departement of Taro. Piacenza is a long-established centre for cereal growing and viticulture and has a number of rapidly developing light industries, including the manufacture of chemicals, office furniture, and buttons. Piacenza is also a rail and road centre on the main routes from Milan to Bologna.
In the year 1814 the Congress of Vienna gave the duchy to Napoleon's consort, her name was Marie-Louise. She ended up passing away in 1847, and the cities Parma and Piacenza were restored to the Bourbons. Whose reign was periodically troubled by assassination and revolution. Louise of Bourbon-Berry, regent for her infant son Robert. On June 9, 1859 she transferred her powers to a provisional government, which ended up paving the way for the annexation of Parma and Piacenza to Piedmont-Sardinia in March 1860. Piedmont-Sardinia became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.
The province of Piacenza is located in northern Italy on the south bank of the Po River just under the mouth of the Trebbia southeast of Milan. Piacenza is a city that became a very important asset to Italy and its culture especially in northern Italy. After going through a lot in Piacenza's history to become successful, it ended up becoming a strong and independent city in Italy. And still til this day Piacenza is a strong beautiful city in Italy that continues to flourish with amazing culture and helps provide knowledge to people about Italy.
Olivia M. Votto
Daughter of Joseph and Claudine, nee Draghi. Graduate of Moore Catholic High School. Student Council, Cheerleading, Track, Flag Football. Attending Laboratory Institute of Merchandising College, New York.
My grandfather, Mauro Draghi, was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1927 in the farmlands of Bobbio, Piacenza in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Modern day Bobbio has maintained some important urban features, like the houses on the fourteenth-century Via Maestro, the castle and the parish church, and narrow roads and stairs.
With its broad lowland and adequate water supply from both rainfall and irrigation, Emilia-Romagna is one of the leading agricultural regions of ltaly. Wheat, corn maize, fodder, and sugar beets are the principal crops; vegetables and fruits are also grown in the lowlands and grapes on the Apennine slopes. Livestock raising and dairy farming are extensive, and the region has a large food-processing and food-packing industry. The manufacture of cars and trucks, farm machinery, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and clothing is important. Small hydroelectric stations on the rivers provide power, and these are connected with the Alpine plants so that interchange at different seasons is possible. The discovery of large deposits of natural gas gives the region a vital role in the energy economy of Italy.
My grandfather, Mauro, was born 13 pounds with the help of one doctor and one midwife. His parents were Joseph and Angela Draghi. They brought my grandfather, Mauro, to the United States at 18 months old. Here he learned the customs and traditions of being an American young boy by living in the heart of an Italian-American community on 9th Street in Brooklyn, New York. That experience was short lived. At seven years old he returned back to Italy where he lived with his aunts who raised him until he went away to school and studied with the Jesuit priests.
My grandfather told me that at age 15, during World War II, the Germans threw him out of his house and he had to go fetch them wine or whatever they had asked for. He continued his education at the University of Genoa where he received a scholarship under the fascist dictatorship of Benito Mussolini.
In 1954, at age 27, Grandpa Mauro came by boat over to the United States where he was again reunited with his parents after many, many years. He was detained on the boat for several days. He was told that he had pink eye but later found out he never did. He was released to his father, who was now somewhat of a stranger to him. Speaking very little English made finding a job very difficult in America. His sister, Mary, who was born and raised in America would teach him English. She would walk him through the neighborhoods of Brooklyn. My grandpa told me a funny story. He was confused why all the stores in the neighborhood were selling salt. He later found out from his sister Mary that sale meant discount.
Soon enough he found a job in the mail room of an investment management company known as Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, Smith & Bean, later to be known as just Merrill Lynch. He ended his career at Merrill Lynch after over 30 years later as vice president of the mail services at Merrill Lynch. Five years after moving back to America he was a working man who had found the love of his life Diana who he eventually married ten months later on September 3, 1960. Eighteen months later on March 13, 1962 their eldest daughter, Denise was born. Their second daughter, Valerie was born on July 12, 1963 and the youngest of the three daughters, Claudine was born on August 14, 1966. Grandpa Mauro had a total of eight grandchildren. Three of those grandchildren were triplets. Grandpa, at the age of75 would come over to my mother, Claudine's house every day and help her until my father, Joseph Votto, came home from work at 6:30 or even later. He was a hard-working man who put his family before himself and made sure his girls were given opportunities that he wasn't able to have as a child.
On November 21, 2018 at the age of 91 Grandpa Mauro passed away peacefully. I wasn't able to ask all the questions I wanted to. I know that if he were still here today he would tell me all of his amazing and unimaginable stories about what his life was like as a child and young adult in Italy. More importantly of never forgetting our Italian culture and how important family is.


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National Health Database: Good Medicine Or Privacy Nightmare?
Lorna Garey,
This "Citizens' Council for Health Freedom" is nothing more than a front for factions that want to undo the ACA. They probably also worry about alien abductions and Sharia law being established in Iowa.
impactnow,
While I see the benefits of such a system the issues around privacy and security are tremendous. Having universal access to medical record by thousands of medical professionals is great but also very dangerous. It's currently happening at the drugstore clinics like Walgreens and CVS without many even knowing that their medical records are available in their local drugstore. There is so much sensitive data in a patient's medical records the access at so many points is still unnerving.
Alison_Diana,
Re: Consider the source
Not every organization that wants to do away with ACA is filled with wingnuts. This group does. however, seem to have its share of conspiracy theories but on the other hand, it makes logical sense that we are moving toward a time when all state's HIX networks will interconnect and either become one database (unlikely) or accessible from anywhere in the country (very likely, IMHO). The ONC said as much and some privacy advocates are concerned -- which has some merit, i think. I do, however, believe the benefits far outweigh any risks. Any time there's change, especially change regarding storage and access to personal information, you're going to have a hue and cry and lots of worry. That's a good thing. It helps stop worst-case scenarios, I think!
Last year a friend had a stroke while driving solo in California, far from his east coast home. It took EMTs forever to figure out his medical information because he couldn't talk (he has, thankfully, improved since then). Had they been able to simply plug in his name and DOB or license info and learn his conditions, treatment would have been faster -- and better.
Absolutely there are privacy and security risks, as there are any time PII is out of the owner's direct control. My point was that groups with the end goal to kill the ACA have zero incentive to help figure out how to offset those risks. In fact, a breach plays into their agenda. Having them as part of the conversation pretty much guarantees that no solution will be found, because they don't want one.
asksqn,
Another Epic Government Fail to Screw Americans
You mean instead of having my confidential EMR hacked while stored at the local HMO I can now have it hacked by international criminals? Sign me up, Obama. What a brilliant plan!
Susan_Nunziata,
Re: Another Epic Government Fail to Screw Americans
@asksqn: The hacking is inevitable. This is one of those scenarios where it's fitting to ask, in a voice dripping with sarcasm, "what could possibly go wrong?" As a patient whose medical records span multiple states due to the need for specialists and a cross-country relocation, I can see the value in interoperability and shared information. At the same time, I agree it just makes it that much easier for my information to be accessed. I think for now I'll choose the inconvenience that the lack of shared data means for me as a patient...
Re: Safety and security
@impactnow: Yikes! our pharmacy records are in the hands of retail national operations already...thanks for giving me something else to lose sleep over.
Have there been any major hacks (yet) at these pharmacy chains that you're aware of? They'd seem to be quite a likely target.
Stratustician,
8/27/2014 | 9:34:02 AM
I agree @impactnow. While I absolutely love the idea of having a connected, national healthcare system that will allow for the sharing of records between agencies, the reality is that the more providers and other utilizers of the data (such as pharmacies etc), the more points of entry we have into this system. This is especially worrisome since if the proper controls aren't even in place on the government side, how can we expect these other agencies to have the right controls to protect user data. Could you imagine if healthcare records were breached at the retail level? In order for a system like this to work, the security and privacy policies must be enforced on all levels, not just the government end.
M2SYS,
Interoperability is positive, but accurate patient ID is the linchpin
Great post Alison. We consistently hear about the positive effects of establishing state and national HIEs and the benefits which could be derived from these repositories to advance both individual and population health. However, the one key linchpin to the success of any HIE or interoperability initiative is the ability to accurately identify patients and match that identity with a unique medical record. The horrors of dduplicate medical records and overlays put into question the data integrity of certain healthcare providers, some of which have proactively adopted more modern technologies (biometrics for example) to accurately identify patients which drastically improves data integrity and practically eliminates duplicates, and others who still rely on older, antiquated methods of identifying patients. You would most likely feel much more confident in the integrity of health data if a patient's identity is not only accurate, but you know that there aren't any duplicates or overlays that exist for the patient to ensure that the medical data you see is accurate and there isn't any additional information that may exist. We always have believed that when it comes to HIEs, interoperability, etc. the industry is very much putting the cart before the horse in terms of securing technology that has the ability to offer near 100% patient identfication accuracy.
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Sounds like a fairy tale more than a nightmare
It's hard getting a couple of hospitals to share patient information. Having a true unified National Health Database sounds like something that will never happen. On paper the benefits probably outweight the risks, but, yes, given the security involved I'd say the risks are probably pretty large.

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Enhancing mutual trust is not possible until Communist China stops executing political prisoners to order
On the second page of today's Vancouver Province there was a full page ad from the Communist Government of China trying to sell us a bad deal. They were pushing this insane trade agreement that has nothing to do with free trade and everything to do with giving up sovereignty and they were rationalizing their generations of gross human rights abuses by saying we have to understand China. "To understand China, one need understand the Chinese path of human rights development suitable to China's national circumstance."
Unfortunately we do understand how extreme Communist China's human rights violations are. They execute political prisoners to order to make money in the organ harvesting industry.
If we want to understand Communist China's history of human rights abuses, we need to speak with the Chinese Canadians who know. All we have to do is turn to the Epoch Times. On the front page of the current edition of Vancouver's Epoch times is a headline which reads: After Decades of Courtship by the West, China's Communist Party Only More Vile.
We can also just ask Tibet or the Dalai Lama himself. Ask Tibet about human rights abuses from Communist China. The Daily Mail is reporting that "The Dalai Lama has created an iPhone app to help his devotees keep track of his teachings - but it has been blocked on Apple's China store."
Canada already does business with China. Canada already imports vast amounts of products made in China by the container full. I have no problem with that. If Canada and China want to eliminate duty and tariffs on imported goods, I have no problem with that. What I do have a problem with is giving up Canadian sovereignty and handing it over to Communist corporations. That is bad business. That is what I have a problem with.
Chinatown is the heartbeat of Vancouver. China does have a magnificent culture and history that predattes the atrocities committed since the Communist revolution by 5,0000 years. I have no problem with selling China oil. I have a problem with giving a Communist dictatorship our oil rights so that they profit from Canada's natural resources instead of Canada. That is why it is time to Nationalize our oil. So that Canada profits from it's natural resources not a foreign dictatorship.
BC and Alberta could do this right now Provincially under their respective NDP Governments just like Norway has. We can keep all the private oil producing companies in Canada. We just need to take back the foreign ownership of the oil rights so that the profits from BC and Alberta's oil goes to the provincial tax revenue instead of foreign ownership.
On a lighter note, the Canadian Edition of the Epoch Times is reporting that Shenyang Pharmaceutical University in northeastern China "issued an online statement, forbidding student unions, clubs, and youth league branches from organizing any activities based on Western religious holidays, such as Christmas, according to a Dec. 14 report by China's nationalistic, state-run newspaper Global Times. The ban would help the younger generation build cultural confidence, since recently, some have been blindly excited about western holidays."
I never did quite understand that. How a Communist dictatorship that bans religion says it's fine for their people to make Christmas nativity sets to be sold in the West. It's all so conflicted. The persecution of the Falun Gong in China is however, nothing to joke about.
Miss Canada was banned from competing in the Miss Universe pageant held in China because she spoke out about China's organ harvesting and their persecution of the Falun Gong. As we speak, a Canadian who visited China is still in prison simply for being a Buddhist. There can be no mutual trust until these atrocities are dealt with. Free Tibet.
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Saw the half page ad and don't believe a word of it. Saw a documentary on t.v. last week the subject of which was the organ trade. It covered such things as the doctors who are forced to perform the operations and the impact on them. Some actually run away, they can't deal with it. As long as China is in the organ trade we ought not to have a free trade deal with them. They are so big, we will get crushed by them. We used to see cartoons of an elephant, the U.S.A. rolling over on the mouse, Canada. Compared to China, the U.S.A is the mouse and we are the tiny little atom.
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Completely agree on all points. The Dalai Lama rocks.
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The Bansuri Utsav is a two-day musical festival which is especially dedicated to flutes. The 8th Bansuri Utsav was held in Mumbai in Ravindra Natya Mandir. The festival is held annually and till 2015 it was held in Thane in Maharashtra.

The Bansuri Utsav, literally translating as 'flute festival' was started in 2007 by Shri Vivek Sonar. It is the only music festival in the world dedicated to the flute. Over the years, the festival has expanded to explore musical genres beyond classical. The festival now includes solo and group performances, fusion performances and jugalbandis.

History
The festival was initiated by Shri Vivek Sonar who is well known for his classical music performances. The festival was first held in the year 2007. Initially, an ensemble of 35 flute players was included in the festival.

Pt. Bhai Gaitonde was felicitated in the very first festival held in 2007. Subsequently, many well known flute and other classical instrument players have been present in the festival. These names include Padma Vibhushan Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Romu Majumdar, Pt. Kumar Bose, Pt. auth Patil, Pt. Arvindkumar Azad.

Performances
The Bansuri Utsav, since 2007, has begun to include different styles of music, including Western music. The performances now include classical and other musical instruments, in addition to vocals. The performances which are held are done by a mix of well known and up-and-coming musicians and vocalists and all the compositions are composed by Pt. Vivek Sonar.

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The concept of Flute Symphony was brought forward by Pt. Vivek Sonar is the distinctive feature of this festival. The symphony consists of a hundred piece orchestra which mainly includes several well recognized flute players, vocalists and accompanying musicians playing instruments like the saxophone, violin, drums, keyboard, and guitar and so on. This is the only symphony among its kind where the main emphasis is given on the flutes and the other instruments provide supporting melodies.

The flute players include Pt. Vivek Sonar's own disciples who have been trained in the art for long. The performances are mostly classical Indian in nature and some of the most well loved Ragas are played, for instance, Raga Yaman, Raga Bhinna Shajda Raga Kirwanee and Raga Khamej among others.

Venue
Until 2015, Bansuri Utsav was held in Thane in Maharashtra. The 8th Bansuri Utsav was held in Ravindra Natya Mandir in Navi Mumbai. The most recent Bansuri Utsav, which was held on 26 January 2017, took place in Chargers in Knave Mumbai.

References
13th Edition Bansuri Utsav 2022
Utsav 2022

External links
 Gurukul Pratishthan official website
 Flute Symphony website
 Vivek Sonar's website

Music festivals in India

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1. SAKAYA said: Of a truth, I declare a new thing to you, but which was old thousands of years ago.
2. That religion is nothing more nor less than rites and ceremonies in the discipline of a community. As when an army of soldiers are in training by their captains, when certain commands and manouvers cause the soldiers to be as a unit in movement; so is religion in a community, through rites and ceremonies, made as a unit to carry out works of charity and harmony and love and righteousness.
3. And every member of a community, that taketh no part in its religion, is like an idler mixing in with a company of soldiers, where his presence tendeth to evil.
4. Brahmin priests go about preaching, singing and praying before audiences, making great show in the temples; yet none of these practice what they profess.
5. From these evils learn ye, to do good; first, by living only in families, where all the members practice what they profess.
6. As the world goeth, it is easy to preach and call it religion; but the fruit must be measured by the city or the state, that is saved from sin. Who then, of all the priests in the temple, can say: Here is a community saved from sin!
7. If they can not do this, then they are themselves hypocrites and blasphemers.
8. Satan calleth out from a dark corner, saying: Remain thou within the wicked world, and leaven the whole mass.
9. Again he calleth out from a dark corner, saying: Go thou away from the wicked world, and live as an ascetic, praying alone, living alone.
10. Again he calleth from a dark corner, saying: Thou and thy friends are too pure to mix with the world; go ye away privily, and let the world take care of itself.
11. Now, I say unto you: Do none of these things; and, in the same breath, I say: Do all of them.
12. Let your community remain within the world, that it may be a proven example that love, peace, plenty, and happiness are possible on the earth. Let the community be sufficiently ascetic to attain the beatific state, which is the triumph of spirit over the flesh.
13. And, as to the third proposition: Take ye no part in the governments of men, of kings, or queens. Neither fight ye for them, nor against them.
14. For they live under the lower law; but ye shall live under the law of Jehovih as He speaketh to the soul of man.
15. Neither shall ye have kings, nor queens; these belong to the world's people.
16. Lastly, and above all things, live not for the corporeal man, but for the spiritual man; remembering ye are not yet born, but are in embryo, shaping yourselves for the everlasting life.
17. Whoso practiceth not the higher law, will not escape the tortures in hell; but whowso liveth the higher law will pass on to Nirvania, where dwell Gods and Goddesses of endless light.
18. Flatter not yourselves that ye shall suddenly reform all the world. Ye can at most but reach an arm's length.
19. Three doctrines have been, now are, and ever shall be on the earth; they are: First, the Faithists', who know the All Person, Ever Present; second, the idol worshipers', who make the Creator into a man in heaven, and not present but by proxy of certain laws; and, third, infidels', who believe in nothing they cannot take up in the hand, and weigh.
20. The Faithists beget Faithists, the idolaters beget idolaters, the infidels beget infidels. For these three conditions are but outward manifestations of the spirit; the infidel is nearly devoid of spirit; the idolater hath one grade more of spirit; but the Faithist hath spiritual ascendency.
21. Since the highest best good things done in the world, come of the order of Faithists, be ye circumspect as to marriage, that your offspring incline more to spirituality than to earthliness.
22. But such matters come under the higher law, and can be understood only through the soul.
23. Also, hath practice proved that the laws of a community must die with the death of the rab'bah, and that new laws must be made by the new rab'bah. And, in no case, shall the law of precedent, of things past, apply to things present. For this is making slaves of the living, to those that are dead. It is making the wisdom of the dead greater than the wisdom of Jehovih.
24. When a rab'bah retireth from office, it shall be considered the same as a death, for it is the termination of his rule.
25. Nor shall a rab'bah have any privileges or emoluments, over and above any member of the community; nor one man above another; nor one woman above another; for there shall be no partiality, even in favor of the learned and good, over and above the ignorant and the less good. For ye are all brothers and sisters; children of One Father, created by Him in His own way and for His own glory.


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A gallery of house ads from the Reign of the Supermen!
1992's The Death of Superman was a HUGE event for me. Not due to all of the media hype (and yes, it *was* being hyped by the media), but because I thought this was really it: DC comics was really killing off Clark Kent/Superman as we knew it. I was one of those kids that didn't really like Superman. I found him too powerful and on the verge of being God-like - hence, not very interesting to read about. (It doesn't help that, up to that point, I wasn't reading Superman in chronological order and couldn't distinguish between his 'Schwartz era', his 'Byrne era', his Salkind films or his cartoon versions. To me, it was all the same Superman: just a powerful guy who can conquer ANY foe.) Either way, for this avid comic book collector/reader of the mid-to-late 80s, the Death of Superman was an epic moment that demonstrated that DC was willing to do bold things and was nothing like the company we had known from the previous decade.
The Death of Superman house ads happened so quickly that if you weren't collecting/reading DC comics during the months of November '92 to February '93, then you probably missed them. The entire 'Death of' event only occurred in the span of seven issues: Superman: The Man of Steel #18, Justice League of America #69, Superman #74, Adventures of Superman #497, Action Comics #684, Superman: Man of Steel #19 and, finally, Superman #75. [The event started and concluded within a span of 2 months.] Not much of a build-up or forewarning to get excited about it. I really paid no attention to this 'publicity stunt' until it was announced on TV and radio that Superman had been killed, and speculators were lining up around the block to purchase Superman #75 from their local comic book shop. After Superman was killed, however, DC really wanted you to know he was gone. The DC marketing campaign didn't miss a beat, and made sure to advertise the SkyBox Death of Superman trading card set by offering a promo card in Superman #75.
Next came Funeral For A Friend. I didn't really have a problem with a few of Metropolis' heroes picking up the slack. In my mind, that just cemented the idea that Superman was dead and wouldn't be coming back. [I mean, they did kill off Supergirl back in Crisis on Infinite Earths, and she stayed dead.] I still wasn't buying or reading any of the issues, but it was nice to know that DC was giving it's readers a sense of closure, and we can all now move on in a DCU without a Superman. Pictured in the house ad above are Waverider, the Guardian, Thorn, Gangbuster and... Iron Munroe? I really have no clue who that flying teen in the leather jacket is. As mentioned, my interest in Superman at this time was at an all-time low.
The big shake-up occurred with Adventures of Superman #500. In my mind's eye, I guess I wondered why these four Superman titles [i.e., Adventures of Superman, Superman: Man of Steel, Action Comics, and Superman v2] hadn't ceased publication yet (or at least been re-titled to something else). The last 2 months of these issues had simply been Funeral For A Friend stories and I was a little eager to see this all resolved. This had been started to feel like the longest denouement ever, but Adventures of... #500 resolved with a cliff-hanger. By the end of the issue, four brand-new characters had appeared claiming to be [the reincarnated spirit of] Superman - and this had me hooked.
Much like DC's Knightfall house ad campaign, the Reign of the Supermen! house ads told a story:
As a lover of DC comics and mysteries, The Reign of the Superman! had a lot of story-telling elements that kept me coming back for more. I was absolutely convinced that the Last Son of Krypton/Eradicator was the true Superman. The Man of Tomorrow/Cyborg Superman was a close second [Terminator 2: Judgement Day was still on everyone's collective minds, and we all imagined how cool it would be if Superman's new 'look' included half of a T-800 exoskeleton]. I had reasoned that there was NO POSSIBLE WAY that neither The Metropolis Kid/Superboy nor The Man of Steel/Steel were the real deal (for obvious reasons). I was so sure about the Eradicator that I would've bet money. As the narrative of the house ads unfolded, it was revealed that each of the four prospective Supermen would encounter each other and square off with other Superman-related characters in the DCU. Guy Gardner versus the Eradicator was just a bonus.
To the uninformed reader, Bloodlines seemed important to the Reign of the Supermen! story line and DC was marketing it as such (although we weren't sure exactly why it was important). Bloodlines turned out to be a fairly unsuccessful attempt to introduce some new DC characters into the DCU, and really had nothing to do with moving the Reign of the Supermen! story forward. [As evidence, Chris Sheehan gives a pretty in-depth review of Superman v2 Annual #5 (1993).]
The home stretch of the Reign of the Supermen! story line (also known as The Return of Superman) crushed my hopes and dreams as it revealed that the original Clark Kent/Superman had returned, and that all four of these candidates were simply usurpers to the 'Superman' name. I once had a chance to chat with Tom Grummett, who pencilled quite a few issues during the Reign of the Supermen! story line and was part of the Death and Return of Superman planning team, and he laughed at my once-youthful naivety and assured me that there was never any doubt in anyone's mind that Clark Kent/Superman would be returning to his own title.
So what came of all of this? Well... spin-offs:
Clark Kent/Superman retained his original four titles. Superboy received an ongoing series that would last well into 2002, Steel also received an ongoing series that lasted an impressive fifty-two issues, and Supergirl received a four issue mini-series (she stayed pretty active in the DCU after that and later joined the Teen Titans in 1995). The Eradicator, for some unprecedented reason, ends up joining the Outsiders in 1994, and Cyborg Superman would remain a villain and pester Superman for years to come.
All of the above images are property of DC comics, and were found/collected/curated from the internet over a span of several years. I know I'm missing a few house ads, and my never-ending search is never complete. Needless to say, I don't remember which sites the images came from, or if said sites are still active. So on that note, I'm going to assume that a lot of these images came from Michael Bailey's Fortress of Baileytude. (Even if I'm wrong, Bailey hosts a great Superman site and you will NOT be disappointed.)
You also might be interested in reading Chris Sheehan's review of the Death of Superman storyline. Chris gives a play-by-play analysis of the issues leading up to Superman's death on his Chris is on Infinite Earths blog.
P.S. If you have any scans/images of the house ads that I'm missing, please send a link my way. Much appreciated. ;)
Labels: 1992, 1993, 1994, ads, cross-over, Cyborg, Cyborg Superman, Death of Superman, Doomsday, Eradicator, Reign of the Supermen!, Steel, Superboy, Supergirl, Superman, Tom Grummett
Chris August 19, 2016 at 12:34 PM
This was SUCH a big deal back in the day. I was actually a paperboy for the newspaper that "broke" the story... so for about 5 minutes, I was the first kid on the block to know about it! The fall-winter of 1992 was one of those magical times for me as a comics fan. I really hope I made that clear through my entries, thank you for givin' em a share here!
Definitely want to plug Mike Bailey (and Jeff Taylors) From Crisis to Crisis Podcast where they did some amazing EXHAUSTIVE coverage of this storyline. Everything from the novelization to the audio adaptation. If there's a more comprehensive run-down on that story (and really, ANY Superman of that era) I have yet to find it!
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Erica Mendoza is an artist from Jacksonville, FL, living and working in Knoxville, TN. She received her BFA with a concentration in sculpture at the University of North Florida and is currently a Masters of Fine Arts candidate in sculpture and Graduate Teaching Associate at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Mendoza's work has been exhibited throughout the Jacksonville and Knoxville area, and recently in New York City, NY. Mendoza has recently served as a Hot Metal Artist in Residence at the Franconia Sculpture Park in Minnesota, as well as an Artist in Residence at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville.
"Readily available imagery, familiar objects, and personal relics present both painful personal anecdotes and relatable tropes chronicling the cyclical nature of romantic relationships. I am interested in the physical and intangible links that bind two individuals together: what connects Point A to Point B. Works are an investigation of giving form to communication by drawing a line through the space between two bodies, as well as a meditation on the experience of intimacy without immediate proximity.
I create evidence that serves as proof that events happened and what I felt was real. Works act as a bookmark in time and space, saving a place that I can come back to. They become an amplification of my insignificant moments and a narration of monumental ones. My present tense is, therefore, a reaction to my past. My internal rebuttal is an incessant search for stability in a constantly evolving future."
@StatingTweets on Twitter is a list of words I get stuck on.
@ericamndza on Instagram is the version of myself I present on the Internet.


More than 4,000 students have graduated from McMaster's nursing programs. Here we meet Jillian Halladay.
I am currently completing my PhD in Health Research Methodology at McMaster focusing on Psychiatric Clinical Epidemiology. My research involves mental health and substance use among youth. I also work on the Child and Youth Inpatient Mental Health Unit and in the Psychiatric Emergency Department at McMaster Children's Hospital. In addition, I am a part-time instructor in the School of Nursing at McMaster.
As a nurse, I work with youth who are in an acute crisis. Through my research, I feel I can help us improve our ability to identify youth who may be struggling, connect them to the care they need, and provide them with effective treatment to prevent crises.
The pivotal moment that jump-started my passion for mental health came during my clinical assignment on an acute psychiatry ward during my undergrad at McMaster. During this assignment, I sought out and interviewed other nurses in various positions within the field of mental health for my learning plan. One of the mental health nurses I had interviewed approached me later and offered me a position as a mental health research assistant to herself and a psychiatrist.
After graduating from the BScN program, I applied to a Master's in McMaster's Health Research Methodology program part-time. For the next 3 years, I wore many hats. I worked part time as a mental health nurse at McMaster Children's hospital. I worked on an intervention research project where I acted as both a nurse and a research assistant for the project. I also started teaching. During this time I also completed my MSc. My MSc gave me the chance to learn and apply quantitative methodological and statistical techniques to research related to youth mental health and substance use using large population data sets.
I recently started the PhD in Health Research Methodology to enhance both my knowledge in the field of youth mental health and addictions and my methodological and analytical skills. I also continue to teach, hoping to instil passion for the pursuit of research and knowledge in the next generation of McMaster nurses.
I picked McMaster for my BScN based on the feel of the campus and departmental environment. When I came to visit McMaster in grade 12, I felt a sense of community. I continue to choose McMaster for my Master's and PhD due to this sense of community among both the students and professors in addition to McMaster's strong foundation in evidence-based practice and inquiry.
McMaster has provided me with countless experiences and opportunities to connect with great people. The people and the sense of community make all the difference!
If you are a graduate of the School of Nursing, we'd love to hear from you and learn about your experiences. Please email spenceg@mcmaster.ca.


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Ellen DeGeneres to Carrie Fisher: I Miss You...
by Hilton Hater at January 4, 2017 3:34 pm .
In the wake of Carrie Fisher passing away last week due to complications from a heart attack, numerous stars who were close to the beloved actress has weighed in with their thoughts and prayers.
There was Carrie's half-sister, Joely Fisher, who wrote THIS.
And there was Carrie's Star Wars colleague and close friend, Mark Hamill, who wrote THIS.
And now we have a few kind and generous words from Ellen DeGeneres.
The comedian welcomed Fisher as a guest on her talk show numerous times over the years, sharing a tight bond with the 60-year old prior to Fisher's death.
Having aired her first new episode since this tragic event on Wednesday, DeGeneres took a few moments today to recognize the impact Carrie had on her life.
"I wanna say something about my friend, Carrie Fisher," DeGeneres says to the camera in the following video.
"I knew her for a long time. She has been on the show many times, and the last time was just a month ago. And I loved when she was here. She made me laugh so hard. She was smart, she was funny, she was hilariously honest about herself and the world around her."
DeGeneres then cut to a slew of memorable clips from all the times Fisher stopped by as a guest.
"I miss you, Carrie," DeGeneres says at the end of the tribute. "I love ya."
Watch below and pays your own respects to Fisher:
Carrie Fisher: Mourned, Honored by Hollywood
Carrie Fisher, Ellen DeGeneres
Carrie Fisher Videos, Ellen DeGeneres Videos
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Carrie Fisher: Billie Lourd Honors Legendary Mom, Two Years Later
Carrie Fisher: Mourned, Remembered One Year After Death
Billie Lourd Recalls Final Time She Saw Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher Photos
Carrie Fisher Videos
Carrie Fisher: Dead at 60


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News Military Training
Loomex Group part of team vying for federal contract promising to create jobs, boost local economy
June 6, 2022 By Brendan Burke, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Peterborough Examiner
The Peterborough-based Loomex Group's partnership with a joint venture vying for a long-term federal aircrew training contract stands to have positive economic impacts for the region — potentially adding up to 20 jobs locally – the company's president and CEO Trent Gervais says.
Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training, a collaborative venture between Babcock Canada and Leonardo, a pair of aerospace and defence companies that teamed up last year to pursue Canada's Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program contract, recently announced that Loomex has been brought on board as a strategic partner with the collective's bid team.
FAcT is a 25-year-long contract expected to be awarded in 2023. The Canadian government is looking to procure an aircrew training program that provides aircraft, ground-based training systems, civilian instructors, along with additional essential services including airfield maintenance and food services, for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Loomex has been tapped to help lead the development of a modern Canadian military aircrew training infrastructure, focused on supporting students and instructors alike.
Founded in 2009, The Loomex Group provides services in aviation and aerospace, infrastructure and asset management, emergency management, and education to clients in Canada and the United States, including municipalities, airports and First Nations.
The company manages the Peterborough Airport and runs the City of Kawartha Lakes Airport in Lindsay. It manages a total of eight airports across Ontario and Alberta.
Loomex is one of several strategic partners — each bringing their own specialties and expertise — on the bid team. Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training and its partners are competing against another joint venture — CAE and KF Aerospace — to win the contract.
Gervais said he's thrilled to be part of the initiative, adding that Loomex was selected by Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training because of its proven track record in delivering "second to none" services.
Loomex will act as an important puzzle piece in the overall initiative, he said, delivering services related to aircraft rescue and firefighting, search and rescue and emergency management.
As part of the ongoing bid process and future infrastructure development, Gervais said Loomex is currently hard at work projecting labour and material costs for decades to come, fleshing out the future delivery of services and crafting an overall "vision."
"We're working on the vision of: how can we work together? How can we work efficiently?" Gervais said.
"How can we ensure we can have as much Indigenous content as can? How can we look at the environment and design a green program that's efficient and effective? It's a big investment for us but the eye on the prize is landing a contract worth millions that we'll be managing out of headquarters in Peterborough."
A successful bid will spell economic benefits locally, he added.
"Because we would manage this contract from Peterborough, we're going to be adding trainers, finance (employees). We'll be adding a management team, health and safety employees and educators. It also means for us likely the expansion of another facility here at the airport," Gervais said.
"We could add another 15 to 20 jobs here locally — and between 80 to 100 jobs in Winnipeg, Southport and Moose Jaw," he continued.
Even if the bid proves unsuccessful, Gervais said Loomex's selection as a partner in and of itself speaks to the company's proficiency and progress.
The contract won't kick in until five years after it's awarded, but Gervais plans to launch the hiring process immediately if the bid is successful.
The Loomex group join the Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training team
Kingston aerospace defence contractor ACF Associates acquired by Peterborough's Loomex Group
Loomex to hold 24-hour emergency training exercise
Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada partner to pursue FAcT
Loomex
IMP Aerospace & Defence
Enfield, NS
Hope Aero Propeller & Components, Inc.
Duncan Aviation
Drone Delivery Canada begins cargo routes at Edmonton International
Axon halts plans for Taser drone as 9 on ethics board resign


The app autodiscover perms.py module in your project's apps.
This modules should register PermissionLogic based class.
When calling django's has_perm method, it will run the corresponding method name in your PermissionLogic class.
See usage section below for comprehensive example.
If a checked permission doesn't exists in registered PermissionLogic based classe, the backend will run the default_permission method of this class. If no default_permission defined, it default to the global default permission which default to False.


Anderson Silva may have to look for a different opponent for his UFC 237 swansong in Brazil, after it was suggested his preferred opponent Nick Diaz was not keen – scuppering a plan which had the avid backing of Conor McGregor.
Silva told reporters at the UFC 234 post-fight press conference in Melbourne that he thought a rematch with Diaz would make sense at UFC 237 in Curitiba in May, and the two camps had already spoken about a possible matchup last year.
But Diaz appeared in an Instagram story in an inebriated state, saying: "I don't wanna hurt nobody. I just wanna party."
That has led some to deduce that Diaz, who hasn't fought since his no-contest against Silva back at UFC 183 in 2015, is not interested in the contest.
His good friend and teammate Gilbert Melendez recently told Chael Sonnen's "You're Welcome" podcast that Diaz was retired from the sport.
"I would love to see him come back, but last time I checked, he's retired," he said.
But Melendez did say that Diaz was physically in shape enough to make a comeback, should he ever change his mind.
"I don't think there's anything holding him back, except just his decision whether he wants to come back or not," he said.
"He's in shape. He's in dang shape. … I think he's always running and staying ready. He's a ninja. He's always ready."
Silva had also expressed an interest in facing Conor McGregor, who also seemed keen on the matchup.
After Silva's unanimous decision defeat to Israel Adesanya at the weekend, McGregor paid tribute to the 43-year-old former world champion, saying "it would be an honor" to face him.
But UFC president Dana White poured cold water on that idea, when it was put to him that McGregor fancied the matchup.
"Did he really say that?" he asked, incredulously.
"No, I don't like that fight at all."
McGregor had also implored the UFC to book the Nick Diaz versus Silva match-up so that he could face younger Diaz brother Nate on the same card, completing the pair's trilogy.
With Nick Diaz's reluctance, that now seems an unlikely prospect.


Boo hiss to Monday, but cheers to nothing short of a relaxing, lazy weekend!
Last week was very tiring between work and keeping things tidy around the house so I completely failed at blogging last week. The only post that went live was my last weekending update. Oops. I promise to do better this week!
After I left work on Friday, I headed to the gym for a quick circuit workout, picked up E and Chipotle, then had a lovely dinner date at home with E, Chipotle and me. It was glorious. The evening consisted with J and I watching "Meet the Millers" - it was funny, but not something I would watch again.
On Saturday we hung around the house for a while, then headed to the park to run out some energy.
Even after multiple days on medicine, my mommy instinct told me E was still not 100 percent. After her complaining that her mouth hurt, being a bit lethargic, and having an actual accident at the playground (which NEVER happens), I cancelled our plans for the night. Instead we grilled burgers for dinner and introduced E to Shrek.
I think it's the same director as Trolls? Maybe?
During our family movie night, E turned my first born into a pillow.
Please ignore the tacky "fire" in the background - a certain little toddler is obsessed.
Yall. This pound of GreenWise ground beef was priced at two cents! TWO FLIPPING PENNIES!!!
Naturally, I did what any person would do and grabbed ALL of it.
When I checked out it did not ring up as marked (i.e. $5 or $6) so much to my husband's dismay (because he does not like confrontation and can get embarrassed easily), I asked the cashier if she would honor the price. Grudgingly, she did....After she called over the store manager who then called back to the meat department. I wanted to tell them that all was well since every package was thrown in my buggy, but decided to keep my mouth shut.
Needless to say, my beautiful, but small, counter-depth fridge was packed full after our outing.
Since it's Facebook official, I can finally share that I AM GOING TO BE AN AUNT!!!
Having my sis and BIL move closer to home was one of the best things about 2016. Now, they can be around their families as they grow theirs. Words cannot express how thrilled and excited I am to have a nephew (my opinion - the gender isn't known yet) to spoil! Since my sister is infatuated with breakfast from Chick-Fil-A, this announcement seems fitting, doesn't it?
The only big item on this week's agenda is our visit with the ENT to discuss E and her strep. Five times in five months is no bueno. Keep us in your prayers, please.
Why are men like that? I embarrass him allllll the time!
EEEEK!! Congratulations to your sister!! And seriously, the announcement... THE CUTEST!!
Wow! 2 cents. I would have made sure they honored that as well. Score! Congrats on becoming an Aunt. So exciting!
Thank you! It was a winning weekend!
Someone made a horrible boo-boo in the meat market of Publix. I'm glad they honored that price. Congrats to being an aunt. That's the cutest announcement (and I agree their chicken biscuits are so YUMMY). I hope you get good news about E. That is a lot of strep! Poor thing. Thanks for linking, Adrienne!
As always, thanks for stopping by and hosting the link up!
Congrats to your sister. Love their announcement! That is the best deal and I am so glad that you made them honor it!
How cute is that announcement? Oh my word, just so clever!


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Q: Not seeing all blobs when using the Azure List Blobs Container API I am trying to find a simple way to list log files which I am storing in and Azure Blob Container so developers and admins can easily get to dev log information. I am following the information in this API doc https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd135734.aspx but when I go to
https://-my-storage-url-.blob.core.windows.net/dev?comp=list&nclude={snapshots,metadata,uncommittedblobs,copy}&maxresults=1000

I see one file listed which is a Block Blob but the log files I have generated which are of type Append Blob are not showing. How can I construct this api call to include Append Blobs?

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Against the glittering backdrop of New York City, budding theatrical publicist Maxine Kirk, fresh off the bus from a small Pennsylvania town, stumbles into the arms of her beloved teenage crush, unleashing desires that she never imagined.
Enter Drew McKenzie, a rising star on Broadway with dashing looks and talent to match, who masquerades behind the characters he portrays.
Instantly, Maxine finds herself lured into Drew's high society world only to uncover a complicated man beneath the glitz and glamour of his public persona. As soon as the curtain falls, Drew sheds his stage costumes to reveal a daring Dominant side.
Titillated by his enigmatic life, Maxine clamors to discover a surreptitious and possibly perilous affair with Drew, all the while questioning her own preconceived notions on romance.
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"Juliet's writing style is just flawless and, ever since I began her book, I wasn't able to stop. She managed to create a striking story that lures you in, with characters that seem so real, I felt like I knew every one of them."
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Sweeping through the glitz and glamour of New York's high society and the drama unfolding in the dressing rooms of Broadway, Wrapped, by Juliet Braddock, continues the journey of a young theatrical publicist's foray into submission under the tutelage of a dashingly dark star of the stage. Wrapped—the much anticipated sequel to Braddock's critically acclaimed erotic romance Weakened—is the second book in the Manhattan Bound series.
When Drew McKenzie presents Maxine Kirk with an ultimatum, challenging her to engage in his wanton brand of desire, she readily embraces her awakening hunger for a lifestyle that defies her perceptions of romance.
Entranced by Drew's charming appeal and by his sensual assault to her senses, Maxine clamors to discover every nuance of this new relationship, ravenous to explore verboten fantasies that seem possible to fulfill only with Drew.
Along the way, he introduces her to his glamorous world of wealth and celebrity—where lavish galas and luxurious gifts are the norm—and entices her into his realm of control with his tender mode of domination.
All the while, however, they both grapple with painful emotions brought about by the extenuating circumstances of their separate pasts.
While Drew remains both confident and conscientious in his parlay of power over Maxine, his own tragic secret lurks in every shadow upon his path in life. Behind the façade of his stage persona and the origin of old Manhattan society, he struggles to hide the unforgiving reality he faced as a child.
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Michigan man Michigan man who fired a gun at teenager would be charged with at least 4 years in prison.
a video footage of an alleged incident showing a man shooting at a teenaged landed Michigan man to 4 years at least in prison.
Jeffrey Zeigler, 53, A retired white Michigan firefighter was sentenced to at least 4 years in prison for shooting 14-years-old Brennan Walker this Tuesday in Oakland County court.
fortunately the teenager was not injured during the incident while narrating his story to police walker stated that he has missed his school bus April 12 and decided to knock on the door of Zeigler in Rochester Hills after getting lost, a Surveillance video at the home showed the incident vividly when a shirtless white man emerged from the door and chasing after the black teen while aiming at him with his gun.
Zeigler then said that he was sleeping when he heard his wife screaming and saying that someone's trying to break into the house and apologized to walker's mom during his sentence but the mother didn't accept it and believe that he was not sincere about his apology.
a parol would be eligible for the alleged man after 4 years.


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Protecting your tax and financial and other sensitive information is our utmost concern. This is especially true when exchanging and managing documents online. Regardless of size, all accounting firms must comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), also known as the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999.
The GLBA was enacted to protect consumers' private financial information and governs the collection and disclosure of clients' financial information by CPAs, accountants and tax preparers. It includes severe civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
Our Client Portal allows you to safely and conveniently exchange sensitive documents with us. Your data is protected in extremely secure environments. Multiple layers of security are applied to all servers and the most sensitive data is further protected by eight additional security layers. All these advanced security measures are compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley and Gramm-Leach-Bliley, as required by law.
The following chart is based on the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information.
Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
Applicable Sections Support
B.1 Ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption from 128 to 256-bit keys ensure the privacy of all remote connections.
Administrators control the feature set of individual users or groups to restrict such features as File Transfer.
Filenames and firm identifiers are encrypted using advanced obfuscation schemes making targeted searches extremely difficult if not impossible.
The Document Vault and all files are backed up nightly, these backups are encrypted at the same 256-bit level as the Vault itself.
Servers housed in a secure, 24/7, around-the-clock, guarded facility with closed-circuit motion sensitive video surveillance.
B.2, B.3 Protect against unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.
Firm and Client users must log in to the Portal using unique user IDs and matching passwords.
Technicians running the Firm and Client Portal must log in with proper administrator credentials.
Brute Force Log in Protection prevents unauthorized users from attempting all possible passwords by temporarily locking out offending IP addresses after three failed logins.
SQL Injection protection blocks attacks aimed at the Vault's database layer.
Servers are housed in a secure, 24/7, around-the-clock, guarded facility with closed-circuit motion sensitive video surveillance.
Physical access to the servers is further restricted by Dual Factor Authentication Barriers.
Development and Implementation of Customer Information Security Program
C.1.a Access controls on customer information systems, including controls to authenticate and permit access only to authorized individuals and controls to prevent employees from providing customer information to unauthorized individuals who may seek to obtain this information through fraudulent means.
Support reps and managers are first authenticated at the CPASiteSolutions website by providing their email addresses and passwords.
Representatives must be approved and set up by an administrator before they can access client computers.
C.1.c Encryption of electronic customer information
SSL and AES encryption using 128 to 256-bit keys ensure the privacy of all remote connections. AES is a U.S. government standard algorithm and is Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) approved.
C.1.f Monitoring systems and procedures to detect actual and attempted attacks on or intrusions into customer information systems.
The Firm and Client Portal generate usage/connection logs that can be reviewed by the customer for auditing purposes. In addition, CPASiteSolutions operates an intrusion detection system on its website and networks.
Secured Socked Layer (SSL) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption using 128 to 256-bit keys ensures the security and privacy of the files and information transmitted through and stored in the Document Vault, Client and Firm Portal. 256-bit encryption is the highest available using the Advanced Encryption Standard.
To decipher a 256-bit SSL communication requires generating the proper decoding key out of the 2256 possible values, rendering the encrypted data practically impervious to intrusion. Even by systematically trying every possible key combination, cracking at 256-bit encryption is computationally unfeasible.
In addition to the security measures applied to the Client and Firm Portal, there are a number of measures applied across all servers in the CPA Site Solutions system.
These measures are also fully compliant with both Sarbanes-Oxley and Gramm-Leach-Bliley:
CPA Site Solutions servers are located in high quality SSAE 16/SAS 70 Type II Certified Datacenters.
CheckPoint Hardware and Software Firewalls
FireSlayer Anti-Denial of Service protection
TrippingPoint intrusion prevention
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