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Lessons From a Crash Course in Mental Wellness
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We think of first aid for boo-boos and broken bones, but never brains. That's all changing, and writer Bonnie Schiedel took the course to prove it. Here's her account of a crash course in mental wellness.
Like many things these days, it began my social media feed: a colleague posting a heartfelt account of her postpartum depression, a neighbour mentioning an ill-timed anxiety attack, a friend talking about her daughter's schizophrenia symptoms. It's pretty incredible—and encouraging—to see how we're all getting a little more comfortable talking about our own mental health.
After all, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health problem in any given year, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). (And here are more mental health facts you should know.) Still, for a lot of us, it's easier to offer support when it's one step removed online rather than face to face. I really had no idea what I would say or do if someone I was with had, say, an anxiety attack or was really struggling with post-holiday depression. I wondered if I'd freeze up or say the wrong thing.
I didn't like feeling clueless, so when I saw a Facebook post about a mental health first-aid course being offered in my city, I thought, Hell, yes! I signed up and, a few weeks later, headed to a hotel conference room with 22 other people to learn how to become a mental health first aider during a two-day, 12-hour course.
What's a Mental Health First-Aid Course?
Mental health first-aid programs have been around since 2000, when an Australian couple—Betty Kitchener, a nurse who has coped with depression throughout her life, and Anthony Jorm, a psychology professor and researcher—were out walking their dog together and had a light bulb moment to create a course. A lot of other people thought it was a good idea, too: About two million people worldwide have now taken the course they developed. (Lady Gaga even offered free or subsidized training in cities on her last tour.)
Jordan Friesen, director of workplace mental health at the CMHA, has been watching the growing popularity of first-aid courses with interest. "Mental health first aid fits into the conversation about mental health because we're realizing that in environments like schools, workplaces and churches, it's really effective and necessary to have 'gatekeepers,' or people who can respond and direct people to appropriate resources," he says. "[The courses] can play a vital role in keeping people safe and healthy."
The most common program—and the one I took—is the basic course offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). Instructors take a five-day course to get certified, so it could be offered at your local public health unit or St. John Ambulance. The MHCC also has courses for people who interact with specific groups, including First Nations, seniors, youth and veterans.
A Lesson in Helping Those in Need
Much like physical first-aid training, mental health first aid doesn't mean diagnosing or counselling but rather learning to provide immediate practical help in the moment before getting help from professionals. (In other words, you're the bandage, not the stitches.) Mental health first-aid training gives regular people the tools to recognize a potential issue, respond with compassion and offer guidance to get more support.
A big part of the course is using the acronym ALGEE as a road map to navigate situations. It stands for:
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During the course, we learned about some signs and symptoms of the most common mental illnesses—from substance abuse disorders and phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia—and then split up into groups. Our instructor handed each group an index card that described a scenario and we would figure out how we could handle it in real life using ALGEE as a guideline (for example, a friend confides that she has been drinking and taking painkillers to deal with the stress of her crumbling marriage and the end of her contract position at work).
Then, we would tell the whole group about our approach, and the instructor would give feedback of where we were on the right track and where we had missed out (for example, it's not very helpful to casually tell your distressed friend to just go to the gym to clear her head). And, though it's natural to worry about saying the wrong thing, keep in mind that your role is to be an empathetic listener.
"Often, when people experience a mental health problem, they don't want your advice," says Holly Kondreska, a mental health first-aid instructor in Thunder Bay, ON. "They just need to be heard. We often feel the need to talk to fill the void, which can ruin rapport. Long silences are OK."
A Lesson in Understanding Mental Health
Along with practising the scenarios, there were some eye-opening interactive activities, too, like trying to carry on a conversation with one person while another person was muttering in your ear (to get a little empathy for what auditory hallucinations could be like), practising "finger breathing" to help quell anxiety (holding up one hand in front of you and tracing up the side of one thumb while you inhale, then down the side of that thumb while you exhale, repeating for the other fingers) and pouring a glass of wine to show how easy it is to get carried away in our daily drinking (a serving of wine is five ounces, but our class volunteer poured a nine-ounce glass without batting an eye). Our instructor also walked us through a list of local resources we could refer people to for help, which was useful because mental health care can often be fragmented and difficult to navigate. (One of these mental health apps can help those in need, too.)
A Lesson in the Way We Talk
Language is important, too. We talked about saying "a person living with psychosis" rather than the more dehumanizing "psychotic." Starting a conversation with "I've noticed that…" is a good way to ease into an uncomfortable talk.
One big aha moment for our class was that, even though it's a squirmy question, it's totally OK to gently ask someone "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?" or "Have you thought about suicide?" because talking about self-harm or suicide won't plant the idea in a person's mind. (Also, check out these harmful mental health myths.)
Does Mental Health First Aid Work?
That depends. There's little research on whether it benefits recipients because it's not ethical for researchers to ask them if their encounter with a mental health first aider was helpful or not, which makes it tricky to study.
One long-term study, currently being conducted in Australia, randomly assigned parents of teens to either a physical first-aid course or a mental health first-aid course, says Jorm, who is leading the study. It was designed to assess the effects on a small percentage of teens who require either form of first aid from their parents.
But there are lots of studies that show that people who take mental health first-aid courses like the pay-off: They feel more knowledgeable about mental illness, are more confident in their ability to help others, and are more likely to provide help that aligns with what experts say should be done.
That's a win in my book, and it pretty much sounds like my experience. In the few months since I completed the course, I haven't used my mental health first aid directly, but I definitely like having the skills in my toolbox for the day when I do need them.
Next, see how Canadians feel about their mental health, ranked by province.
Originally Published in Best Health Canada
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Since making his UK debut at C2C in 2016, Charlie Worsham has rapidly become one of the most popular live acts. The singer-songwriter's skilled guitar playing and heartfelt, honest lyrics have won over audiences around the country and landed his sophomore album, 2017's Beginning Of Things, on many end-of-year best-of lists. Lately he's been working on new music and last night fans in London got their first chance to hear it as he opened for Lee Ann Womack at Union Chapel.
Carrying his guitar, Worsham walked on stage to huge cheers and proclaimed 'My people!', before opening with Young To See from his debut album Rubberband. It's a wistful, laid-back song with plenty of twang, which highlighted the richness in his voice and gave him a chance to show off his impressive guitar playing on the bridge. The crowd responded with loud applause and Worsham put his hand on his heart in response, clearly overwhelmed by their reaction.
Throughout the performance Worsham frequently broke off to speak about how much fans in the UK have embraced him since he first came over here. As well as joking with the audience, he spoke passionately about falling in love with the country and his 'Elvis moment' of hearing fans at C2C sing his songs back to him a day after hearing him live for the first time. It's clear that the warm welcome he's received means a lot to him and he seemed blown away by their enthusiasm for his music.
When I spoke to Charlie recently he mentioned that it's become a tradition for him to try new music out in the UK, and this was no exception. The upbeat Love You To The Moon featured quick lyrics, rocky guitar and Worsham's trademark storytelling, whilst The Other Side Of The Lens was a lovely ode to Charlie's mum and her role as the family photographer. The song was full of warmth and affection as well as detailed, evocative lyrics, and I'm not ashamed to admit it made me well up! Meanwhile, the raw, passionate Put My Fist Through This Town certainly packed a punch, highlighting the power and gravel in Worsham's voice.
However there was plenty of room for fan favourites alongside the new songs. The gentle, lilting Old Times Sake gave Worsham a chance to show off his guitar-picking skills with an impressive riff, as well as some great wordplay and a capella finish. Meanwhile, Mississippi in July was full of vivid imagery and emotion and featured a hugely impressive note from Worsham towards the end.
After thanking the audience, Worsham closed his performance with Southern By The Grace Of God, which has become a staple of his live sets. The lively, bright melody gave him an opportunity to show off his slide guitar skills and I loved the fast-paced riff he threw in towards the end too. He got a standing ovation from the crowd when he finished and judging by the meet and greet queue afterwards he'd clearly won over plenty of new fans.
Overall Worsham gave a fantastic performance that was full of heart. He showed off great musicianship, getting some incredible sounds out of his guitar, as well as emotive songwriting, and came across as warm and engaging on stage. It was also nice to see a different side of him, particularly in the three new songs. The UK audience clearly love him as much as he loves them, and I'm sure I speak for many of those in the crowd when I can't say I can't wait for him to be back!


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Rising Rates of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Community Hospitals: A Mixed-Methods Review of Epidemiology and Microbiology Practices in a Network of Community Hospitals in the Southeastern United States
Joshua T. Thaden, Sarah S. Lewis, Kevin C. Hazen, Kirk Huslage, Vance G. Fowler, Rebekah W. Moehring, Luke F. Chen, Constance D. Jones, Zack S. Moore, Daniel J. Sexton, Deverick J. Anderson
Journal: Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology / Volume 35 / Issue 8 / August 2014
(See the commentary by Pfeiffer and Beldavs, on pages 984–986.)
Describe the epidemiology of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and examine the effect of lower carbapenem breakpoints on CRE detection.
Retrospective cohort.
Inpatient care at community hospitals.
All patients with CRE-positive cultures were included.
CRE isolated from 25 community hospitals were prospectively entered into a centralized database from January 2008 through December 2012. Microbiology laboratory practices were assessed using questionnaires.
A total of 305 CRE isolates were detected at 16 hospitals (64%). Patients with CRE had symptomatic infection in 180 cases (59%) and asymptomatic colonization in the remainder (125 cases; 41%). Klebsiella pneumoniae (277 isolates; 91%) was the most prevalent species. The majority of cases were healthcare associated (288 cases; 94%). The rate of CRE detection increased more than fivefold from 2008 (0.26 cases per 100,000 patient-days) to 2012 (1.4 cases per 100,000 patient-days; incidence rate ratio (IRR), 5.3 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.22–22.7]; P = .01). Only 5 hospitals (20%) had adopted the 2010 Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) carbapenem breakpoints. The 5 hospitals that adopted the lower carbapenem breakpoints were more likely to detect CRE after implementation of breakpoints than before (4.1 vs 0.5 cases per 100,000 patient-days; P < .001; IRR, 8.1 [95% CI, 2.7–24.6]). Hospitals that implemented the lower carbapenem breakpoints were more likely to detect CRE than were hospitals that did not (3.3 vs 1.1 cases per 100,000 patient-days; P = .01).
The rate of CRE detection increased fivefold in community hospitals in the southeastern United States from 2008 to 2012. Despite this, our estimates are likely underestimates of the true rate of CRE detection, given the low adoption of the carbapenem breakpoints recommended in the 2010 CLSI guidelines.

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In December 1776, George Washington assessed the unmet needs of a beleaguered Continental Army and made a brilliant tactical decision, a new approach timelessly memorialized as Crossing the Delaware. Let's rally around that bold crossing. After this President's Day, imagine Port Townsend, Washington, as the launch point for crossing the Dental-Medical Divide. This column provides four Durham boats, ways health practitioners can work together to resupply their patients with health. I named this column "Ahh-portunity" since embarking involves the simple maneuver, "Open wide."
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Treat periodontal disease to reduce systemic inflammation. At age 67, George Washington died suddenly from infection in the oral cavity. Whether it was strep throat, quinsy (peritonsillar abscess) or bacterial epiglottitis, the microbial battle began years earlier in the gingival crevices, before he became edentulous. A look at George Washington's ivory (not wooden!) dentures on my son's school field trip to Mount Vernon, Virginia, prompted me to explore the story.
My research was illuminated in my forthcoming textbook, by chapter author David Kennedy, DDS. He explains that gingival crevices are a battleground of dysbiosis, inflammation, and resulting obesity. Microbes in the mouth depend on the gingival crevices, where they secrete chemicals to make an environment that gives them the survival advantage. Oral flora differs from the intestinal microbiome in that it doesn't colonize until six months of age when the first teeth erupt and form gingival crevices.
Today we have antibiotics that would have cured George Washington. Why do most people have gingivitis? For one, antibiotics barely get into the crevices, making them poor performers in the mouth's trench warfare. Secondly, antibiotics potentially worsen gingivitis by giving offending fungi, protozoa, and parasites a survival advantage over bacteria. In the setting of a poor diet and sugar, infections are jumpstarted. Once infections are hunkered in their trenches, improving diet isn't sufficient to remedy gingivitis. Rooting out the offending organisms necessitates a dental and medical alliance.
Encourage patients to use their junk-food-free sense of taste to guide beverage selection. When our sense of taste is not overridden by added sugar, it can guide us to the minerals we need. Pedialyte © with its fortified zinc tastes good one time, and a few hours later it tastes awful once zinc needs are restored. A breakthrough non-caloric beverage called Good Idea © contains chromium to promote glucose control, and the chromium enhances the taste when body stores are inadequate. Similarly, water rich in iron tastes good to iron-deficient children, a longstanding observation called pica. Zinc, chromium and iron bind to and activate enzymes called metalloproteins, but how taste is messaged regarding total-body mineral status remains elusive.
Ancient Eastern medicine developed diagrams of postulated pathways of communication from the body's extremities to the teeth. Could these vague neural pathways be involved in communicating the body's mineral needs? I doubted so, until I met fellow explorer, Martin Nweeia, DMD, DDS. Dr. Nweeia became fascinated with the narwhal. This marine mammal's "tusk" was historically called the horn of the mythical unicorn. In actuality, it is neither tusk nor horn. It is a tooth!
Curiosity nudged Dr. Nweeia until he reasoned, "I'm a dentist and this is a tooth. Maybe I'm the one for the job." He crossed waters colder than Washington's Delaware for his comparative dentistry research. There, he discovered that the narwhal tooth has sensory functions. It can measure gradients such as temperature, electrolytes, and mineral concentrations. Living on land, we bring mineral water to us, but marine mammals go to the source of minerals, guided perhaps by their tooth. If humans also have sensory teeth, there is yet another reason to eat nutritiously – keeping a keen sense of mineral tastes.
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Add a third dimension to metabolic pathways in order to assess patients' oxygen intake. Washington Crossing the Delaware is an 1851 commemorative painting famous for its three-dimensional as-if-I'm-there quality. Like painters, dentists work with a palate and skillfully make flat metabolic pathways jump out of the page, especially for supply of the most vital nutrient, oxygen!
My own dentist Kevin Fielding, DDS, explained the approach of the Pankey Institute. When he mentioned Mallampati score, the dental chair suddenly got uncomfortable. In medicine we are taught that Mallampati scores are important to assess for intubation, since it records clearance between the base of the tongue and the soft palate. Dentists appreciate the broader significance for assessing risk of upper airway obstruction and sleep apnea caused by a narrowed palate and oral cavity, even when tonsils and adenoids are not enlarged.
Teeth respond to the forces from neighboring muscles and soft tissue, a concept which forms the basis for orthodontics. My textbook chapter author Joseph Yousefian, DDS, explains another way teeth and oropharyngeal cavity communicate back and forth systemically, by responding to signals from the metabolic and epigenetic pathways, in "teledontic model." The orthodontic approach of utilization of headgear, functional appliances to improve the overbite, or extracting teeth to alleviate crowding can have a teledontic downside. They can prevent the pharyngorofacial complex forming the upper airway from attaining its full size, proper shape, and ability to take in oxygen.
Teledontics is very practical. For one, it adds physiologic perspective to the photos Weston Price, DDS, published in the 1930s, contrasting the faces of children who ate an ancestral diet with those who adopted a Western diet. The diet-dental connection is an important one.
Oxygen is an important and apparently overlooked nutrient. Now my screening for sleep apnea includes a brief "ahh-peration" for detection of clenching, small jaws, narrowed and crowded dental arches, and a high Mallampati score. Clenching is sometimes a physiologic adaptation to increase airway muscle tone and patency in order to obtain oxygen. Teledontic treatment to expand the upper airway can resolve clenching and its inherent side effects of damaging the temporomandibular joints, and developing small jaws and narrow upper airway. It also treats obstructive sleep apnea and its comorbidities. In sum, any clinical signs of oxygen deficiency, including frostbite, pulmonary hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, obesity, excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue are now my clinical ahh-portunities.
Diversion Control is the name of the Drug Enforcement Agency's office that authorizes doctors and dentists to prescribe narcotic pain medications. Notice the word "diversion" which means routing something from its usual course. Now that our beleaguered healthcare system faces not mere diversion ditches but floodwaters, the government has enlisted its healthcare professionals to address the opioid crisis. Dentists and doctors alike are to grab oars and get patients to safe shores. But if not opioids, what should we use for pain management? Again, I turned to dentists.
I visited the large open-space dental operatory at University Padjadjaran in Bandung, Indonesia. Our group was amazed by the tranquility among the pediatric patients. "What type of anesthesia do you use?" I asked faculty member Helena Runkat, DDS. "Very little!" The approach to pain management was indeed opioid-sparing with acculturation that dentistry is a privilege and that the dentist is a friend, entertaining distraction, meditation, aromatherapy, hypnosis, and ways to relax the jaw. My favorite technique is an Eastern Medicine technique: Lips together, teeth apart, and tongue to the roof of the mouth.
I first learned about photobiomodulation to treat temporomandibular joint pain from Richard Godine, DVM, past-president of the North American Association for Laser Therapy. He uses 16 types of laser to manage pain in companion animals. Several are used to manage dental pain since the veterinarian profession hasn't erected a Dental-Medical Divide. Impressed with Dr. Godine's outcomes, I reached out to Dr. Michael Hamblin, PhD, principal investigator at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, who wrote a chapter in my forthcoming medical book detailing the molecular mechanisms by which light of specific wavelengths treats pain.
Together our confident crossing of the Dental-Medical Divide will lead our beleaguered continental healthcare, resupply our patients with health, and bring us professional opportunity.
Lastly, I've credited several of the 35 authors in the forthcoming book Metabolic Therapies in Orthopedics, Second Edition. Orthopedic surgeon Kenneth Cintron, MD, and I are its editors, and it is being published in 2018 by CRC Press. Please join us as we seek to continue patient-centered cross-specialty collaborations. BetterOrthopedics.com is a dedicated book-preview website to keep the dialogues going.


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Nice. Crepuscule. One of my favorite words.
Thanks. One of mine too, and I assume you're familiar with the Monk tune.
Yep. Because of it, for years I thought crepuscule meant "dance". I still picture T. dancing with a lovely young girl every time I hear the word (or the tune)!
I saw him play at Avery Fisher Hall back in 1975–one of his last gigs.
"Memorable" doesn't do it justice.
Man. I can only imagine.
Perfection. The lights on the building and the glow in the sky conspire to bring a portentous feeling…I'm just waiting to see what happen next, and at the same time, it feels like nothing will ever happen. That's the perfect balance, eh? (And thanks for all the comments above, leading me to a nice Saturday morning listen).
Right, so true about the juxtaposition/junction.


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Tatum delivers farewell address: 'It's been a long, hard road'
Reggie Tatum ended his final meeting as the Opelousas mayor on Tuesday night by delivering a farewell address in which he claimed his political opponents and at least one media outlet harassed and bullied him throughout much of his four-year term.
Tatum delivers farewell address: 'It's been a long, hard road' Reggie Tatum ended his final meeting as the Opelousas mayor on Tuesday night by delivering a farewell address in which he claimed his political opponents and at least one media outlet harassed and bullied him throughout much of his four-year term. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: https://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/2018/12/13/tatum-delivers-farewell-address-its-been-long-hard-road/2302473002/
BOBBY ARDOIN, SPECIAL TO THE DAILY WORLD Published 1:03 p.m. CT Dec. 13, 2018
Mayor Reggie Tatum arrives for his last City Council meeting on Tuesday.(Photo: F. Herpin)
"It's been a long, hard road, but throughout all of it, I have chosen to remain quiet for all of this time. Because of my family I have chosen be quiet so I kept a lot of these things to myself.
"Now it's time to tell my side of the story and get that off my chest," said Tatum, who received a standing ovation following his six-minute speech that was given during the end of a regular meeting of the Opelousas Board of Aldermen.
Court delays jury selection in Tatum trial
Tatum, who lost a bid for re-election when he finished fifth among six opponents in the November primary election, told a large crowd at the meeting that his tenure as mayor encountered a series of problems caused primarily by those who didn't want to see him elected in 2014.
"I have been harassed since I took office as mayor, but I kept quiet. I've been bullied by certain people, yet I chose to stay quiet. I have had things told about me by certain media that weren't true, but I kept quiet about that too.
"I never thought that by becoming mayor, that it would cause me and my family so much grief. Despite that I still think that (Opelousas) is the greatest city in the world," said Tatum.
Throughout his speech Tatum never did identify which media or reporters criticized his administration.
Tatum also did not reveal his post-political plans during the meeting, which also included the departures of aldermen Tyrone Glover, Blair Briggs and Jacqueline Martin.
Briggs chose not to run for a third term. Martin, who was an alderwoman for 12 years, was defeated in the primary election.
Martin also presented a speech before the meeting adjourned.
"I leave (office) with my head held high. I was the first woman elected to this council and I was also the first woman to serve as mayor pro tempore. I was always one to fight for this community and the citizens," Martin said.
Another former alderman, Julius Alsandor, became mayor-elect on Saturday after he defeated Glover overwhelmingly in a runoff election.
During his speech, Tatum said that he hopes Alsandor doesn't have to experience one-eighth the problems that he faced during the last four years.
Tatum is still facing a felony trial in connection with a 2017 14-count indictment which charges him with malfeasance, forgery and altering public records.
In September, a state district judge denied Tatum's motion to quash the indictment on the grounds that assistant district attorneys Charles Cravins and Frank Trosclair had made disparaging remarks about Tatum and his family before evidence was presented to a St. Landry Parish grand jury.
According to 27th District Court records obtained by the Daily World on Tuesday, Judge James Doherty has set March 18-20 as the new dates for Tatum's trial.
Tatum briefly addressed aspects of his pending legal issue without discussing facts contained in the indictment, which focuses on overtime money that Tatum and the city allegedly received from the federal government after he opened an evacuation shelter for those affected by 2016 flooding.
"I don't know if it's jealously or hatred or what, or maybe it's just some people not wanting to be about helping one another. The shelter issue happened because I wanted to help people, so I stayed there every day for 20 days, almost a month.
"I love Opelousas and I love people. If I had to do it again (open a shelter) I would," Tatum said.
Tatum added that during his service as an alderman and mayor that he often assisted people without enough money and helped pay their utility bills with his own funds.
In addition Tatum said that his administration was successful in obtaining a $1.2 million grant that will improve the operation of the city sewer system and the reopening of the North Park swimming pool in which more than 400 youths received swimming lessons.
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There is no way of covering up what was a bad performance. Gretna 2008 won the toss and elected to turn the teams around so that they played with a strong wind in their backs in the first half and as it proved this was a good decision as the wind was not as strong in the 2nd half.
Shire had Andy Rodgers & Jamie McCormack suspended for the game although Gretna had selection issues themselves and only 2 listed subs.
Gretna took the lead in the 4th minute when the Shire defence were attracted to the ball leaving their left winger an opening to cross for Liam Studholme to score from 4 yards.
Shire did create 1 good chance in the 1st half when good play by Del Ure & Drew Ramsay gave Paul Sludden a chance but it went over.
In the 21st minute Paul Sludden was booked for going for a high ball with the Gretna keeper, Graham Wright, which had held up in the wind. It was a challenge if he did not go for it he would have been criticized but by going for it he injured their keeper. After a lengthy delay, due to attending to the injured keeper, the game re-started but in the 37th minute Wright was unable to continue and had to be substituted by their assistant manager, Ellis Monaghan, who was an outfield player. However, despite this advantage throughout the rest of the game the Shire failed to test him.
In the 2nd half Gretna had an early chance when they hit the post when it looked easier to score.
Graeme MacGregor for did eventually manage to break through the Gretna defence but his fierce shot hit the bar instead of finding the net.
The game ended in a disappointing 0-1 defeat.


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Wellness Hotel Bastya is located near to the historical city centre of Nyirbator. The hotel is run by a family business for nearly 20 years and thanks to the constant developments and reconstructions, it can offer quality services to its guests. 0.4 km (0.2 mi) from city center.


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Star Wars: The Old Republic Online Comic Debuts
Andy Chalk
1 POSTED: 27 Feb 2009 13:30
The first issue of the official Star Wars: The Old Republic online comic has been released, promising valuable insights to hordes of salivating fanboys who just can't wait for BioWare's Next Big Thing.
A collaborative effort between Dark Horse, LucasArts and BioWare, Threat of Peace begins during the Sith Empire's vicious attack on the Galactic Republic. The Empire has scored many victories among the planets of the Outer Rim but has thus far been unable to penetrate the core worlds; now, in an unexpected twist, the Empire has offered a ceasefire and despite its misgivings the Republic is desperate enough to begin negotiations. But is the Empire truly interested in peace? Or is there something more to these peace talks than the Jedi Council is aware of?
Threat of Peace is written by Rob Chestney, a senior writer at BioWare Austin who is also working on The Old Republic MMOG, and penciled by Alex Sanchez of Dark Horse, who has previously worked on Marvel Age Hulk, Spider-Man and X-Men, 30 Days of Night, JSA Classified and Batman: Joker's Asylum. As you might expect, the webcomic has the distinct look of an actual comic book, and while short - the premiere "issue" is only three pages - the bi-weekly release schedule should keep fans interested.
A prelude to Star Wars: The Old Republic, Threat of Peace will tell the tale of the sack of Coruscant and the peace treaty that followed, filling in the blanks of the chaotic days and weeks after, which saw the Empire consolidating its power while the Republic struggled to maintain order among its people. Yet even in victory, quiet, deadly struggles for power continue between the Sith Lords, while the Jedi too are forced to deal with trouble in their ranks as they come to terms with the new balance of power in the galaxy.
It's only the first issue but my early impression is that Threat of Peace maintains the standard of writing and dialog the Star Wars franchise is famous for. Few lines are spoken, yet what little there is feels as if it could have been written by the very creator of Star Wars himself. It's uncanny, really. See it for yourself in all its Lucasian glory right here.
Sir Ollie
I was expecting more than 3 pages but still good
level250geek
"Lord Angral, how should we respond?"
"Fire away, Admiral."
That dialogue literally tastes like high fructose corn syrup, yet I love it. Like most things Star Wars actually.
Cousin_IT
not as kewl as the Dead Space animated graphic novel thing.
JakubK666
Going by the looks of things, I believe I've seen this comic back in the day when it was called "The Phantom Menace".
Dirty Apple
For the pre-cognizant beings that jedi are supposed to be, it sure seems like they walk into a lot of traps and ambushes
Kirosilence
Short, but tantalizing.
I must have more..
Sigenrecht
Sith wanting to make a peace treaty with the Republic...
...this couldn't have a more predictable outcome if there was a neon billboard at the bottom of every frame.


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Hamas should watch its step
Everyone is hoping for Palestinian unity. The years-long political split between Hamas and Fateh has been devastating at more than one level but mostly at the level of Palestinian cohesiveness and lack of one united voice. This coveted reconciliation is close at hand –" or at least that is what the leaders of these two factions would have us believe after all the fanfare surrounding their meeting last month in Cairo. And the people, perhaps beyond their better judgment, have raised their hopes that the Palestinians are finally coming together.
While there is ample criticism of the performance of both sides, Hamas right now seems to be pushing its luck with its people. Having been isolated for so long in the Gaza Strip, it either has developed a false sense of popularity where it thinks whatever it does will be accepted by its people, or it is riding the wave of the moment, what with the Islamist movements sweeping newly democratic Arab nations.
What Hamas has forgotten, however, is that the Palestinians relish in their democratic and secular political reality. So, when Hamas authorities close down a social media conference in Gaza, on grounds that the organizers did not obtain the proper licenses, this does not sit well with many Palestinians, whether in the West Bank where Hamas does not have a strong foothold, or even in Gaza. If anything, Palestinians everywhere are sick of oppressive authorities that try to control their every move, stifling even the most innocuous acts of personal freedoms, such as women smoking water pipes in public for example.
Besides, according to Mohammed Abu Sharkh, one of the conference's organizers, the group had sent Gaza authorities a request and had been given approval, only to be raided the day of the conference and told to shut it down.
One stipulation of the reconciliation agreement is to hold presidential and legislative elections by next May. And this is when Hamas' popularity –" real or imagined –" will show itself. So far, both sides think the elections will be a shoe-in. Fateh veteran Azzam Al Ahmad is already boasting about how Fateh will win the upcoming legislative elections despite the Islamist victories across the Arab world. Contrarily, this may be exactly what Hamas is banking on –" that the rise of Islamic movements in the newly-minted democratic countries of Egypt, Tunisia and Libya –" is a kind of guarantee that the same will happen in Palestine.
If so, Hamas may be betting on the wrong horse. Palestinians, since the inception of the PLO in 1965, have espoused a secular philosophy for their liberation and have prided themselves on their respect for political plurality. It is only in recent Palestinian history that Islamic trends have been able to maintain a hold on the Palestinians in the manner that we have seen over the past few decades. It is hard to say whether the reasons behind this new trend are due to an actual shift in the Palestinians' ideologies which moved them closer to political Islam or whether it is a reaction to the failure of other political movements.
The only thing that can decide this now are the ballot boxes. But if Hamas continues to oppress the freedoms of Palestinians –" freedoms which they have worked hard to achieve and will not easily relinquish to a dictator regime–" they will find themselves in the minority yet again.
We all want national unity, no doubt. But we also want a Palestine where our individual and collective liberties are not trounced on by a totalitarian regime that wants complete control of its populace. Shutting down a media conference or a conference on women's labor rights in Gaza will not win Hamas votes –" at least not from a large sector of our society. Embracing national unity and the principles upon which the Palestinian revolution were founded –" including political and religious freedoms –"undoubtedly will.
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Los Angeles-based architects AC Martin and Canadian developer Onni Group have released preliminary renderings for the long-rumored, 1,126-unit Times Mirror Square development that aims to replace the 1970s-era William Pereira addition to the Los Angeles Times building in Downtown Los Angeles.
The project, part of a larger, overall redevelopment of the L.A. Times headquarters complex that also includes a new, 30-story tall tower by Gensler, would connect to the existing L.A. Times building via ground floor retail spaces and an outdoor, retail-lined paseo. The original 1940s-era, art deco style L.A. Times headquarters is expected to receive modest restorations via the project while the iconic, late modern era Pereira-designed structure will be completely demolished to make way for the development. The Pereira structure is just four years shy of being eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and is not listed as a local Historic-Cultural Monument.
Urbanize LA reports that AC Martin would bring a pair of high-rise residential towers to a neighborhood soon-to-be-brimming with open space amenities like the forthcoming revamp to Pershing Square park by Agence Ter, First and Broadway (FaB) park by Mia Lehrer and Associates and OMA, and the five year old Grand Park by Rios Clementi Hale Studios. A 37-story tower would be located directly across the street from Lehrer's FaB Park, with a taller, 53-story monolith located directly behind. Both towers are capped by pointy, crenelated caps and will reportedly rise 465- and 655-feet in height, respectively.
The towers will contain parking stalls for 1,000 vehicles despite being located almost directly atop a forthcoming transit stop on the city's Regional Connector line.


Coastal Point • Shaun Lambert: A sign in Bethany Beach declares to passersby that downtown businesses are open, despite the construction going on.Bethany Beach officials this week underscored the Memorial Day deadline that has been a target for the town's Streetscape improvements project, aiming to calm concerns that the project could still be ongoing when the summer season begins.
Currently, they're in the middle of the second phase of the project, which is set to offer sidewalk and curb improvements, ADA-standard upgrades to existing curb ramps, traffic calming elements and new lighting and parking configurations.
The project was anticipated to start in September 2013; however, due to delays, construction did not begin until Dec. 2, and progress has been further hampered by the cold, wet winter. That led Town Manager Cliff Graviet to report last week that the project could potentially run past Memorial Day or need to be finished in the fall.
Vice-Mayor Lew Kilmer emphasized this week that both DelDOT and A Del Construction, which is overseeing the project, have made a commitment to complete the project by Memorial Day.
"They're going to be put on multiple shifts — at least two shifts — with multiple crews to finish the project," Killmer said. "Obviously, everything else is weather-dependent, but even with some inclement weather between now and Memorial Day, they still feel they can complete the project on time.
Killmer said that A Del's projected completion of the project by Memorial Day factors in bad-weather days.
At the March 21 council meeting, Graviet had noted that businesses owners had requested that the project start in October, rather than September, to give them an extra month of the shoulder season and continue with scheduled town events.
Killmer said that he believes Graviet's comment at the Town's council meeting was misconstrued.
Jackie Inman, owner of Bethany Beach Books, said that Graviet had been invited to that meeting, as well all the other Bethany Business Forum meetings, but has never attended.
Banks said the only Bethany Beach official at that meeting was Public Works Director Brett Warner.
With September of 2013 bringing only the second year the First Responders Triathlon in Bethany — drawing hundreds of people to the resort community — businesses were hoping to get more patrons prior to the start of construction.
"The Town said that they didn't think that that was going happen, but they could guarantee that it would happen after the triathlon," said Inman.
Banks echoed Inman, stating that events bring more people into the downtown area, which is a boost for business.
Banks said that, once it was said that construction would begin after Columbus Day weekend, businesses were prepared and expecting construction to begin immediately.
The Wags, Witches & Warlocks Halloween event was canceled, because the project was supposed to begin prior to the event.
She said that, after the project had been delayed past the expected October start date, there were notices stating that construction would begin Nov. 25, the Monday before Thanksgiving.
Banks said that the businesses were not ignorant to what the Streetscape project would bring but did not expect it to go over schedule.
Banks said that, every day, she posts on The Parkway's Facebook page the weather and whether or not there is construction work taking place.
Killmer acknowledged that watching the progress of the project can be frustrating.
'Some people get very frustrated, 'Well, it's a beautiful day — there's nobody out there.' They can't work if the ground is saturated," he explained. "It is a process, it is moving forward and, hopefully, it'll all be done on time, along with N. Pennsylvania Avenue," Killmer said.
"I know it's frustrating from a lot of people's points of view. At the end of the day, we're all trying to work together to get this done on time and have a great successful summer season.
Kilmer was quick to point out that DelDOT has been helpful throughout the entire process of both phases of the project.
Inman said that, although the businesses do not have any communication with DelDOT, they are kept well informed by the Town.
"We don't have anything to do with DelDOT. For the businesses to give any perspective to DelDOT, we go through the Town, and they've been very helpful. This particular circumstance was absolutely unfounded," she said. "We just had a great meeting with Town representative Lew Killmer from the council, with over 30 businesses represented.
Banks said that, this year, her business is down 50 to 75 percent, having been open since Feb. 13.
"'Well, why the hell are you open? Why not stay closed?' — I think that's what people's responses will be," she said of the concerns expressed by the businesses. "I'm only open three days a week. As a businessperson, you have to run it as lean as you can. But I also have an obligation to my employees, who have worked for me for years.
Inman agreed, stating that every business owner is doing their best to stay afloat.
"With the delay being pushed back from an early October start date to late November, the impact on my particular business is business is down for this year, but … it was expected, because we were able to see what it was last year," she said.
Beth Webb, owner of Beach Break Bakrie & Café, said that her business has felt the impact of the construction, as well.
Webb added that, not only does she have to worry about how the incoming revenue has been affected, but also the rent coming due at Memorial Day.
Killmer said he feels for the businesses in town that are struggling.
Inman added that it is important for the Town and its businesses to continue to work together for the good of their community.
Banks said that, overall, the project has been very positive, in regards to what it will do for the downtown area.
Killmer said the town's numerous projects will have a "synergistic effect," with the Streetscape, potential hotel, events and business offerings — but in baby steps.
"This is all going to bring a lot more people into the town," he said. "The town is going to be gorgeous when the Streetscape is done — nice wide, welcoming sidewalks, landscaping, with the proper lighting. It will be the family-friendly downtown community, with a variety of stores much more amenable to a year-round community.
"There will be even more of a reason to come down to shop, eat and enjoy a downtown community along the coast," he predicted.
Killmer said that, after he recently attended a downtown development meeting hosted by the University of Delaware, the need for the Streetscape project was reiterated.
He added that the Town plans to continue working with the businesses to help make the construction go as smoothly as possible, especially when it comes to future work.


Damon, butter in tiki drinks adds a velvety mouth feel and taste.
I haven't done much with butter besides the typical hot buttered rum. I'm excited to give this a try. It sounds great.
Thanks also for pointing me into the direction of eullet, for some reason i forget to get over there for long periods and i had messages waiting.
I'm looking forward to seeing/trying a lot of the entries for this MxMo. As a non-blogger I tried going to eGullet to submit one of mine, but it looks like there hasn't been an eGullet MxMo thread since late 2009. Maybe there is another way for non-bloggers to join in that I haven't stumbled across yet.
Your honey-cream mix may find its way into a lot of things over here. The first drink I ever had with butter in it was The Coola Culla Don out of Sippin' Safari and it blew me away how rich and wonderful it was. I think I gained 5 lbs. from just the one drink!


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HomeHow Freedom Turned to Propaganda in Soviet Photography
How Freedom Turned to Propaganda in Soviet Photography
Talya ZaxOctober 14, 2015
When Alexander Rodchenko took the photograph "Pioneer Playing a Trumpet" in 1930, the Soviet Union had been, albeit briefly, a haven for photographers and filmmakers. The primary reason these art forms flourished there, according to Susan Tumarkin Goodman, co-curator of the Jewish Museum's new exhibit "The Power of Pictures: Early Soviet Photography, Early Soviet Film," was that 70% of the new state's population was illiterate. To propagate knowledge of its ideas and achievements, the government had to rely on images. Photographers were in high demand. Authorities encouraged experiments in style and form. The ambitious infrastructural, military and architectural work of the new regime provided ample material, and artists who suffered under the social policies of the czarist regime found themselves newly liberated.
Rodchenko's photograph — a close-up of a boy playing his instrument, taken from a low angle — represents a shift away from an era of artistic opportunity into a more uniform, regulated style of propaganda, advocated by Stalin as he gained prominence in the late 1920s. The image was received coolly by authorities, as well as by Rodchenko's peers; according to Goodman's catalog essay it "was severely criticized for its counterrevolutionary presentation of Soviet reality" and its "failure to capture 'uplifting'images of Stalin's ambitious agenda." Much of Rodchenko's other work during that period was also criticized, leading to his 1931 expulsion from the October group, a prominent collective of radical photographers that he had helped found.
"The same photographers who had pioneered the avant-garde style were forced to become servants of the state if they wanted to work and live," Goodman told me as we toured the exhibit.
According to Goodman, authorities began to limit the aspects of Soviet life their artists were allowed to portray, forcing the form to depart more and more from the examination of daily life. Photos showed the achievements of the union without interrogating the human cost behind them. Three years after "Pioneer Playing a Trumpet," Rodchenko created a series of photographs for a new magazine — USSR in Construction — depicting the building of the Baltic-White Sea Canal (1933). Rodchenko's photographs depict the canal in its final stages, sleek and efficient; what they don't show are the tens of thousands of political prisoners who died working to construct it. His country's socialist doctrine had replaced a utopian ideal.
Soviet Union Propaganda The government forced photographers to portray its achievements as seen in "The Power of Pictures: Early Soviet Photography, Early Soviet Film."
Tellingly, though, Rodchenko's Baltic-White Sea Canal photographs, taken at unusual angles, employ similar stylistic tools to "Pioneer." Goodman said that many photographers, Rodchenko included, "kept using avant-garde expressions to express acceptable content…. The goal of the experimental artists was to shock viewers and delay recognition," showing "an ordinary subject from a completely different point of view."
I've seen exhibits on propaganda before, and have often wondered to what extent the images were actually effective in their time. It can seem difficult to imagine anyone finding either the overly patriotic images or the menacing caricatures associated with, for instance, wartime propaganda effective enough to persuade them to join a movement. Here, however, there's something seductive about the photographs' sharp, jarring angles. They show off the new state's achievements in a way that's stirring, exciting and strange. Georgi Petrusov's "Dnepr Hydroelectric Dam," for example, shows the achievement of humans over nature from an angle that makes the creation of the titular dam seem an impossible accomplishment, stilling the water behind it and controlling the tumultuous flow at its base. Boris Ignatovich's "St. Isaac's Cathedral" shows the famous old cathedral from above, allowing the viewer to feel as if she is getting a new perspective on history.
What makes many of the photos in the exhibit compelling is that the people in them are recognizably and intensely human. In Max Penson's "Young Soldiers," a crowd of precisely organized soldiers features a few uplifted faces displaying gentle good humor. Arkady Shaikhet's "Meeting of Otto Schmidt, Leader of the Chelyuskin Arctic Expedition, and Friend After His Rescue" shows two men kissing, one's arm caught in the act of moving to wrap around his friend's shoulders. Even Stalin, photographed in a pensive, vaguely military pose by Moisei Nappelbaum in 1934, appears to be an ordinary man.
It's easy to imagine these images inspiring, because they ask their viewers to aspire to be just like their subjects — normal people embodying, in their everyday lives, the progressive goals of the new state. They show off an empire in construction, promising, in their vision, to imbue it with a radical new life. There are no great calls to rally, and no slogans promising success.
In that spirit, the exhibit's curators seem to understand that these photographs are meant to speak for themselves. Wall texts accompanying individual images provide historical context, but they largely avoid analysis of content or style. For me it was a relief to be asked to see the images as their original audience would have — as wordless statements. Goodman told me she saw a great commitment in the artists exhibited to use art to interrogate politics: "There were such constraints, and yet they pushed through."
Talya Zax is the Forward's culture intern.
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Talya Zax is the Forward's innovation editor. Contact her at zax@forward.com or on Twitter, @TalyaZax.


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Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and More Unite for "The Classic"
posted by MH - Mar 29, 2017
There have been rumors that Fleetwood Mac would be headlining shows in 2017 as well as the Eagles would be reuniting following the death of Glenn Frey, and it looks like those rumors are true with the announcement of "The Classic," a stadium festival taking place this summer at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and again at Citi Field in New York City.
The bands playing are Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, and The Doobie Brothers. They will be playing L.A. on July 15th and 16th and again in New York on July 29th and 30th.
Fleetwood Mac made the announcement on their Facebook page the morning of March 29th.
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This post is long overdue, but I hadn't had the time to download the pictures from Garcia (my trusty old camera that's starting to conk out).
On May 10, the whole family (plus Nikki) trooped to Laguna to exercise our right to vote. The "excursion" was kinda weird, especially since I was actually home. I did have some fun experiences, though. Number one: it was so laid back! I loved it!
We went to the farm first, before we voted. It's a little piece of land that my parents are renting. They're raising and breeding some hogs for a living: This pig's a feisty one. I bet he loved that cold shower!
Silas and Gio feeding the same pig leaves. See him posing for the cam?
Silas doing a cowboy dance.
What's that face for, buddy? Nikki wanted to give the hogs a shower.
LOL - I couldn't help it. This pregnant sow was peeing, and I just had to take a picture.
Of course, it wasn't all work. We had some down time as well.
Silas making lambing. I saw this little banana shoot while I was walking around. For some reason, it beckoned to me.
After the farm, we lined up to cast our votes. Thank God we didn't have to wait long!
That's the school where we had to line up at. Let's volt in!
By late afternoon, we were all pooped and we had to make a snack run. Oh, and guess what? I drove again after years of not getting behind the wheel! Well, yeah, it was in a small town (not much traffic, not too many contraptions - I didn't even encounter barcode scanners that day) and the chances of me getting into an accident were nil, but hey, I still drove and everyone lived!
We drove around looking for halo-halo, this sweet Filipino dessert that is kinda like a snow cone except that it has all sorts of other fruity ingredients. Unfortunately, it seemed that everyone had the same idea, so all stores were out. We ended up visiting an old love of ours - Papu's Siomai (dumplings). I can't believe that their prices are practically the same!
At the end of the day, everything felt alright.
the peeing pregnant pig made me laugh.


I love this dip, it is so easy and it tastes good with everything! I especially love it with carrot sticks; however, veggies like celery, radishes, cucumbers and peppers would all be great. And don't forget pita, pita chips or crackers...you get the idea.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the clean pepper on baking sheet. Roast, turning occasionally until the skins are charred and the pepper collapses. (Skip this step if you are using the jar of roasted red peppers).
Once the skins are charred, place the pepper in a Ziploc bag to allow to sweat, for 10 minutes minimum. You can let it sit much longer if you want and then you probably won't burn your fingers like I do. Peel the charred skins from the pepper and then remove seeds and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Roast nuts on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Put everything in food processor and puree, scrape sides occasionally to make sure everything is blended. Add more olive oil if it is too thick. Taste and add more salt or onion powder if needed.
Great idea and I would like to try this soon. I am beginning to love the last pictures on your posts.


Tonight we welcome you to "Welcome Back" service that we have dubbed, "The Night to Invite". Evangelist Richard Brooks has a gift for stirring the pot, adding fire and zeal to churches and saints that have sunken into lethargy and mechanical routine. Tonight's service starts at 7:30 PM, with prayer at 6:30 PM. Anyone who brings a first time visitor (or someone who hasn't been around for 3 months or more) is going to get an awesome VBPH T-Shirt.
Return, recall or recovery to life from death or apparent death; as the revival of a drowned person.
Renewed and more active attention to religion; an awakening of men to their spiritual concerns.
Only in the Gospel of Jesus Christ do we have the opportunity to experience such renewal on a constant and regular basis. I would dare say that part of the human condition is that we are constantly being pulled down to the pit of destruction by the gravity of monotony and religion.
That's why we are so looking forward to these services beginning tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 30th at 11AM and then continuing in the evening at 6:30PM. The services will then go through the week, Monday through Wednesday, each night at 7:30PM. We can guarantee that you will be mightily blessed and inspired through these services. Don't miss one of them!


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2) What possible therapy do you recommended?
On 03/2008 the patient underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery due to symptomatic gallstones in the gallbladder. The post-surgery course was regular and therefore the patient was discharged on 03/2008 .
Two days later the clinical picture revealed abdominal colics of high intensity with subsequent sending to the Emergency Room where, following the performed medical tests, there are proofs of changes of haematic values where the most important ones were those related to the hepato-renal function (see enclosure 1 - hematochemical examinations on 03/2008). The following day, he went to the Hospital for the checkups after surgery and he carried out the follow-up examinations with evidence of haematic values of the hepato-renal function definitely much more changed (see enclosure 2 – examinations on 03/2008) so to persuade the doctors to a further hospitalization on 03/2008.
From the concerning discharging letter on 4//2008 we read: "Today we are discharging the patient, hospitalized in our ward on 03/2008 for abdominal pains with diarrhoic alvus, deep asthenia and burning sensation at miction in patient who recently underwent, in our ward, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. The medical tests performed (Haepatic and renal ecography within norm limits) have revealed, from a biohumoral point of view, a slight increasing in the Creatininemy, in the CPK and in the hepatic cytolysis index (AST 331, ALT 618, Bilirubin within norm limits, GGT 539). The urinalysis revealed the presence of rare leukocytes and 5-10 erythrocytes per field. Negative markers for hepatitis A virus. (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and FDP D-Dimer and P-Troponin are within norm limits. The patient has been treated with appropriate hydration and antibiotic therapy with quick improvement in the clinical picture and progressive normalization of the hepato-renal function index.
At present myalgias persist on both lower limbs that seem to be in regression phase. As a complement to the medical tests we have scheduled, within post hospitalization, a MRI-cholangiography. We advise at home a light diet, adequate rest, therapy with Ciproxin 500mg 1 tablet X 2 for 5 more days, Polase 1 packet X 2, Xanax 0,25 1 tablet X 2, Nexium 40 mg 1 tablet, Riopan Gel 1 tablet X 3, Biliary AC for 2 months".
The patient reports that during hospitalization, with regard to the possible cause of the clinical picture, the first opinions of the hospital doctors were for a probable anaesthesia effect and/or for the antibiotic treatments he underwent.
On 04/2008 the patient carried out a MR-cholangiography with the following medical report: "...in the right lobe of the liver, near the porta hepatis, there is a small sharp-edged cystic formation with homogeneous signal intensity of liquid type, in diameter of about 10 mm. No other signal intensity alterations, neither focal nor diffuse and of the structure of the abdominal parenchymal organs. Result of cholecystectomy. Good visualization of the intra and extrahepatic biliary ducts, of regular diameter and without any evident filling defects of litiasic type. Regular Wirsung's duct. Otherwise findings within norm limits too". In consideration of the negative result of this examination too, the patient was subjected to a visit by an anesthesia specialist and expert in post-surgery problems who expressed some doubts on the supposed pharmacological intoxication. Therefore further investigations were suggested among which: tumor markers that gave evidence of an increase of alpha-fetoprotein compared to the reference values, with the normalization of other parameters previously altered such as: hemoglobin, CGT, ALP, CPK, GGT).
Due to the increase of the alpha fetoprotein the patient was sent for an internist visit at the Hospital of Padua on 09/2008 and the following report was issued: "patient visited today because of a recent finding of an increase of the alpha-fetoprotein. For some years the patient has been suffering of dyspeptic disorders and has been subjected to repeated morpho-functional tests from which it seemed to emerge, in the past, an HP+ gastritis, subjected successfully to an eradication and an esophageal intermittent reflux of even biliary material. In spring a cholelithiasis becomes symptomatic (noticed at least since 2005) for which the patient undergoes a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During post-surgery he develops a situation of hepatitis, probably from medicines as the tests carried out (including a MRI-cholangiography) do not document notable organic elements.
During the following months the alpha-fetoprotein is observed for the first time. Clinical objectivity is negative. As no clinical suspect data has emerged surgically, I reckon we ought to proceed in this way, for now: - - performing of testicular ecography - monitoring of the alpha-fetoprotein no earlier than 3 months".
The testicular ecography carried out on 10/2008 reports: Didymes and epididymes within norm limits apart from some minor liquid area with a cystic appearance at the level of the head of both epididymes. Slight right hydrocele. Moderate left varicocele". Therefore the patient undergoes periodical tests of the alpha-fetoprotein and, in case, he could undergo a PET scan (even if at this time it is not necessary).
It is unclear to me what the patient's primary complaint is now. Given that his laparoscopic Cholecystectomy was in March 2008 it is unlikely that complaints 9 months later would be related. It is possible that the rise in transaminases post op reflected ischemic injury though at this point the patient should be fully recovered from such an event. Is the concern more for the elevated alpha feto protein or does the patient have specific complaints such as pain, anorexia? If so have there been any further imaging studies since the MRCP in April 2008? Are there other recent laboratory tests and if so what tests have been performed that are normal. More specificity about the patient's complaints will be helpful in providing specific recommendations.


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New Drugs Controller General of India likely to be announced soon3 hrs ago
China compelling doctors to hide COVID-related mortalities: Report
Union Health Minister to launch world's first Made-in-India COVID-19 nasal vaccine tomorrow
Earlier this month, Bharat Biotech received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for the use of heterologous booster doses of iNCOVACC. The vaccine is still not available on CoWin.
Experts point at practical challenges as govt makes 3-month DRP mandatory for NEET-PG students
This is a first-of-its-kind initiative for NEET-PG students to work in rural setups and treat patients. While the NMC may be well intended, it needs exhaustive ground research by state medical councils before rolling out the internships.
Media report on 'multiple side-effects of Covid vaccines' ill-informed, erroneous: Health Ministry
Global research studies have shown that COVID-19 vaccination has helped in reducing the severity of the disease by preventing hospitalisations and deaths due to COVID-19 and benefits of the vaccines overwhelmingly outweigh any adverse effects. In India, the NTAGI (National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization) has periodically reviewed the benefits and side-effects of Covid vaccines used in the country and has endorsed the above findings.
Be ready to tackle cold-related diseases: Uttarakhand CMOs told
With the added threat of another COVID-19 surge, doctors have advised people to avoid prolonged exposure to cold and consult a doctor in case of shivering.
67% increase in medical colleges, 87% in MBBS seats: MoS Health
There are 49,790 PG seats of the National Medical Commission (NMC) available in the country, of which 30,384 are in Government Medical Colleges and 19,406 are in Private Medical Colleges. There is also 12,648 Diplomate of National Board (DNB) / Fellowship of National Board (FNB) PG seats out of which 4,185 are in Government institutions and 8,463 are in Private institutions.
Govt asks Supreme Court to dismiss vaccine death case
The government, which also provided details of the approval procedure, said the regulatory approval process of vaccines under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules was a "well-established", "internationally recognised system" with "several layers of independent expert review for safety and efficacy".
ETHealthWorld
India has the competence and advantage to take the lead in medical tourism:Dr Abhay Sinha, Director General, SEPC
There are many specialty treatments available in India at an affordable price, but our selling point must be that we stand for credible and responsible healthcare because there are other nations as well that are offering affordable treatment, and they are our strong competitors. So we need to carve a niche for ourselves, and that niche is credibility.
Health Hazard: 462 medicine samples declared spurious during 2019-21
A total of 81,329 drug samples were tested in 2019-20 out of which 2497 samples were declared as not being of standard quality and 199 were declared of spurious nature. Similarly, in 2020-21, out of the total 84874 samples lifted for testing, 2652 samples were declared not of standard quality while 263 were found to be spurious.
Singapore faces challenge of finding foreign nurses to take care of aging population
Acknowledging the heightened international competition for nurses, Ong added that the ministry is supportive of a suggestion by Nominated MP and breast surgeon Tan Yia Swam of granting permanent residency to good performers.
SC notice to Centre on plea alleging shortage of anti-HIV drugs
"The petitioners have submitted that there are shortages in the procurement of ART drugs in the country and the tender for 2021-22, which was due in August 2021, was issued in December 2021 and eventually failed. Issue notice, returnable in two weeks," the bench said.
Not just big pharma: how social factors affect overprescription in India
India is afflicted by a boom in depression. A mind-boggling 56 million of its people have the condition, and another 38 million have an anxiety disorder. It was among India's top 15 causes of early death in 2019. Not surprisingly, antidepressants are rife: prescriptions grew by 23 per cent over the last year.
South Sudan to vaccinate 37,390 kids against measles
Vaccine remains the most cost-effective preventive measure against measles. Thanks to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the ongoing reactive campaign focused on building immunity among over 37,000 children who are vulnerable to measles infections and its complications," Nadenzako said.
Few district hospitals to be converted to medical colleges to increase NEET PG seats
An increased demand for specialised doctors has created the need for more NEET PG seats
Spain to start administering 4th dose of Covid vaccine
The decision was made at a meeting of the Public Health Commission, which includes members from all 17 autonomous communities of the country, Xinhua news agency reported
Tripura sends Delhi Rs 2000 crore proposal for 2nd RIMS in NE
"We have made our working plan and as soon as the proposal is accepted, the manpower and equipment would be integrated with the new facility and it would be a centrally controlled autonomous body said Dr Deb Ashish Basu
Zimbabwe measles outbreak death toll rises to 685 - health ministry
Primarily children aged between six months and 15 years were succumbing to the disease, especially those from religious sects who do not believe in vaccination, the country's information minister Monica Mutsvangwa
More than 201.36 crore vaccine doses provided to States, UTs under vaccination drive: Centre
n the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply (free of cost) 75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs : Centre
Portugal reports highest excess mortality rate in EU
Portugal has registered a progressive increase in excess mortality since January 2021, a trend contrary to the situation in other EU countries. The Ministry of Health said last week it was preparing an in-depth study on the "most recent excesses of mortality" in the country that coincided with the pandemic and the extreme heat of this summer.
Persecuted minorities from Pak get chance to practise medicine in India; NMC invites applications
The NMC had formed a group of experts in June to frame guidelines for a proposed test to enable the medical graduates among the persecuted minorities from Pakistan, who migrated and took Indian citizenship, to acquire permanent registration for practising medicine here.
AiMeD requests PM for separate Medical Devices dept
The vision ahead for a separate Department for Medical Devices is to make India one of the top five manufacturing hubs for medical devices worldwide and be nodal interface of manufacturing industry with all Central Govt Dept's to catalyse the growth of the Indian Medical Device Sector – Make in India, Made by India & Made for India.
Anticipation of Healthcare and Technology under the Union Budget 2023 – Will it Sail or Slumber?
Cervical Cancer; What We Should Know!
9m Head injury associated with doubled mortality rate in long term: Study
44m Gas victims cancer patients not getting free treatment at AIIMS Bhopal
2h Japan gives priority review status to Alzheimer's drug developed by Eisai, Biogen
3h New Drugs Controller General of India likely to be announced soon
5h Hubby deserts woman whose kidneys were 'stolen' by private hospital in Bihar


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namespace Croogo\Suppliers\Config;

use Croogo\Core\Croogo;

Croogo::hookBehavior('Shops.Orders', 'Suppliers.SuppliersOrderMonitor');

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The music industry needs quality business professionals as much as it needs talented performers. The music industry is constantly evolving and offers an expanding range of careers.
It can be difficult to break into the music industry, especially when you don't have personal connections or an extensive resume and at the start of your career you will probably have to work for little to no money for a while.
The industry offers a number of internships – paid and unpaid – each year to those who demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for music. Details of the internships offered by the UK's major record companies are available on their websites. And once you're there, make yourself indispensable.
These opportunities will give you amazing learning opportunities, chances to network, increased knowledge and new friends who love music as much as you do. And those are the things that will move your music business career forward.
If you think the successful path to careers in music only requires musical talent or working directly in the music industry, think again. Some jobs in the music industry definitely do require talent, but you can be creative about combining your love of music with your next job.
First and foremost, it is important to be clear about the role you want within the industry and work towards the skills required to fulfil it. Proving that you have the enthusiasm to learn more and adapt in an industry which is constantly changing and innovating will also help.
Like any other industry, the record industry wants to recruit and retain the very best talent from within the worlds of digital, marketing, A&R, communications, sales, and much more. But talent, alone, will not suffice. Labels are looking for people who are passionate about music and genuinely want to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing sector.
Don't just say that you want to work in the music industry – identify the skills you have and the way in which you could apply those to a job in the business. The earlier you decide what role you specifically want to do, the more time you have to build up a portfolio of experience.
CLICK HERE to watch industry professionals working in MUSIC talk about their jobs, experience and top tips!


The Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen specializes in toasted sandwiches, fresh salads, flatbread style pizzas and tasty soups.
We use a blend of fresh ingredients and house recipes to create a unique but recognizable flavor to each item on the menu.
Check our Facebook or call the bar for our daily toastie, pizza, and soup specials.
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package org.olat.core.gui.components.tree;

import org.olat.core.gui.GUIInterna;
import org.olat.core.gui.UserRequest;
import org.olat.core.gui.components.Component;
import org.olat.core.gui.components.ComponentRenderer;
import org.olat.core.gui.control.Controller;
import org.olat.core.gui.render.ValidationResult;
import org.olat.core.util.tree.TreeHelper;

/**
 * Description:

 *
 * @author Felix Jost
 */
public class MenuTree extends Component {
	private static final ComponentRenderer RENDERER = new MenuTreeRenderer();

	/**
	 * Comment for NODE_IDENT
	 */
	public static final String NODE_IDENT = "nidle";

	/**
	 * event fired when a treenode was clicked (all leaf nodes)
	 */
	public static final String COMMAND_TREENODE_CLICKED = "ctncl";

	/**
	 * event fired when a treenode was expanded (all nodes except leafs)
	 */
	public static final String COMMAND_TREENODE_EXPANDED = "ctnex";

	private TreeModel treeModel;
	private String selectedNodeId = null;
	private boolean expandServerOnly = true; // default is serverside menu

	// for recording / visual marking purposes
	TreeNode markingTreeNode;

	private boolean dirtyForUser = false;

	/**
	 * @param name
	 */
	public MenuTree(String name) {
		super(name);
	}

	/**
	 * @param name
	 * @param eventListener
	 */
	public MenuTree(String name, Controller eventListener) {
		super(name);
		addListener(eventListener);
	}

	/**
	 * @see org.olat.core.gui.components.Component#dispatchRequest(org.olat.core.gui.UserRequest)
	 */
	@Override
	protected void doDispatchRequest(UserRequest ureq) {
		selectedNodeId = ureq.getParameter(NODE_IDENT);

		if (GUIInterna.isLoadPerformanceMode()) {
			String compPath = ureq.getParameter("en");
			TreeNode selTreeNode = TreeHelper.resolveTreeNode(compPath, getTreeModel());
			selectedNodeId = selTreeNode.getIdent();
		}

		handleClick(ureq, selectedNodeId);
	}

	/**
	 * this is true when the user expanded a treenode to view its children. it is false when the user clicked on a node with an action
	 */
	@Override
	public boolean isDirtyForUser() {
		return dirtyForUser;
	}

	@Override
	public void setDirty(boolean dirty) {
		super.setDirty(dirty);
		if (!dirty) {
			// clear the userdirty flag also
			dirtyForUser = false;
		}
	}

	// -- recorder methods

	/**
	 * @param selTreeNode
	 */
	private void handleClick(UserRequest ureq, String selNodeId) {
		TreeNode selTreeNode = treeModel.getNodeById(selNodeId);

		// could be if upon click, an error occured -> timestamp check does not apply, but the tree model was regenerated (as in course)
		if (selTreeNode == null) return;

		if (!selTreeNode.isAccessible()) {
			TreeEvent te = new TreeEvent(COMMAND_TREENODE_EXPANDED, selNodeId);
			dirtyForUser = true;
			super.setDirty(true);

			fireEvent(ureq, te);
			return;
		}

		TreeNode deleg = selTreeNode.getDelegate();
		if (deleg != null) {
			selNodeId = deleg.getIdent();
			selTreeNode = deleg;
		}

		TreeEvent te = new TreeEvent(COMMAND_TREENODE_CLICKED, selNodeId);
		if (selTreeNode.getChildCount() > 0) {
			dirtyForUser = true;
		} // else dirtyForUser is false, since we clicked a node (which only results in the node beeing marked in a visual style)
		super.setDirty(true);
		fireEvent(ureq, te);
	}

	@Override
	public void validate(UserRequest ureq, ValidationResult vr) {
		super.validate(ureq, vr);
	}

	/**
	 * @return the selected node
	 */
	public TreeNode getSelectedNode() {
		return (selectedNodeId == null ? null : treeModel.getNodeById(selectedNodeId));
	}

	/**
	 * @return the selected node's id
	 */
	public String getSelectedNodeId() {
		return selectedNodeId;
	}

	/**
	 * @param nodeId
	 */
	public void setSelectedNodeId(String nodeId) {
		selectedNodeId = nodeId;
		setDirty(true);
	}

	/**
	 *
	 */
	public void clearSelection() {
		selectedNodeId = null;
	}

	/**
	 * @return MutableTreeModel
	 */
	public TreeModel getTreeModel() {
		return treeModel;
	}

	/**
	 * Sets the treeModel.
	 *
	 * @param treeModel The treeModel to set
	 */
	public void setTreeModel(TreeModel treeModel) {
		this.treeModel = treeModel;
		selectedNodeId = null; // clear selection if a new model is set
		dirtyForUser = true;
		super.setDirty(true);
	}

	/**
	 * @return Returns the expandServerOnly.
	 */
	public boolean isExpandServerOnly() {
		return expandServerOnly;
	}

	/**
	 * @param expandServerOnly The expandServerOnly to set.
	 */
	public void setExpandServerOnly(boolean expandServerOnly) {
		this.expandServerOnly = expandServerOnly;
	}

	/**
	 * @param nodeForum
	 */
	public void setSelectedNode(TreeNode node) {
		String nId = node.getIdent();
		setSelectedNodeId(nId);
	}

	@Override
	public ComponentRenderer getHTMLRendererSingleton() {
		return RENDERER;
	}
}


WATCH: A community is in mourning after a Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso was found dead two days after he was abducted. Alicia Draus has that story.
A community is in mourning after a Canadian kidnapped in Burkina Faso was found dead two days after he was abducted.
Kirk Woodman, who was from Halifax, was abducted after nightfall Tuesday by a dozen gunmen on a mining site owned by Vancouver-based Progress Minerals near the border with Niger. It's an area that the government says is under growing threat from armed jihadists.
"It's the Canadian that was found last night in the province of Oudalan," spokesman Jean Paul Badoumsaid said, adding Woodman's body was found alone about 100 kilometres away from the site he worked at. His body was found with bullet wounds.
"Kirk was a loving and hardworking husband, father, son and brother," Woodman's family said in a statement Thursday.
"He was a fabulous individual. A great guy. Type of guy who would never insult anybody. Such a sweet man," he said.
The criminal death of Kirk Woodman in Burkina Faso is a tragedy beyond words. Many people in HRM knew Kirk and admired him greatly. I know all citizens would join me in expressing our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. @hfxgov #tragic.
"Canada is appalled and deeply saddened that Kirk Woodman, who was abducted on Jan. 15, 2019, has been killed in Burkina Faso," Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said.
She added that she is working with the government of Burkina Faso and other international partners to find those responsible and bring them to justice.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Woodman's family and loved ones. This is a devastating and extremely painful time for them and they have Canada's full support. As they mourn this tragedy, we ask that their privacy be respected," she said.
Woodman was vice-president of exploration for Vancouver-based Progress Minerals and had been with the company since June 2017, a company spokesperson said.
He had extensive experience working in West Africa prior to joining the company, the spokesperson added.
Acadia University professor Sandra Barr told the Canadian Press Wednesday that Woodman was quite well-known among geologists in Nova Scotia, where he was based, and had worked in Africa for decades.
Earlier this month, another Canadian woman and an Italian man went missing in Burkina, the security minister said. There has been no word since then on their fate.
Woodman's death will fan concerns that the influence of violent groups with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State has spread uncontested into Burkina from neighbouring Mali and Niger.
Tuesday's kidnapping also occurred on the third anniversary of an attack at a hotel in the center of the capital, Ouagadougou, that killed dozens, shocking a country that until then had largely been spared the violence that plagued its neighbours.


J.R. – Thanks – I thought it added a little fun. Thanks for stopping by.
Hey Liz, love the use of the video… what a blast from the past that is.
I really like this post (mainly because it agrees with how I look at this 'business'–aaargh, does it never stop?) It's hard to allow ourselves the security and honesty to risk knowing that some idea or belief held dear could be forced, or gently pried, from our grasp.
This fear is at the core of most of our wars. And our preoccupations with being right, rather than happy!
Thanks for the loving tone of this post.
Yvonne – Thanks for letting me know – I have it corrected.
PS – my surname is spelt Aburrow, if you wouldn't mind correcting it. Thanks!
Liz, that is a lovely post, and I agree that we need to try to see the other person's point of view from within.
Jarred – good point – fear of the unknown keeps us from doing a lot of things that would be good for us and others.
It sounds like the biggest risk in interfaith dialogue is the risk of facing the unknown. But then, isn't that the biggest risk in most areas of life?


How Can Biometrics Control The Immigration Process?
When we talk about a biometric device which can be also called as a biometric identifier, we tend to refer to an objective used for the security measurement of the people working in an organisation. But the current situation if comes into focus, we can ensure the efficient working of the biometric technology as this system of services is slowly taking over a lot of the security systems all over.


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Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools
Strategies and Activities for Happy and Successful Learners
By Tina Montreuil, Micah Tilley
Canadian Scholars' Press
Child and Youth / Early Childhood Education / Education
8.5 x 11 inches
Aimed at improving children's social, emotional, behavioural, and academic functioning, Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools provides students at the elementary level with practical, everyday strategies to combat stress, anxiety, and depression. Comprised of 16 sessions, this curriculum-based program demonstrates the universal need for policy-oriented approaches to school-based mental health. A number of components are integrated throughout, including: emotional regulation and expression; mindfulness and metacognition; the link between thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations; acceptance and self-compassion; goal-directed behaviours; problem solving; and conflict resolution.
With guided instruction, sections on personal reflection, and group activity exercises, this essential resource equips children with tools to develop improved attention, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility, strengthen their social skills, and enhance their academic performance.
The Mentors Among Us
Melissa Rothwell, Kelly Mazerolle
Program Delivery Instructions
Other Reminders
C.A.R.E. Check-In
Lesson 1. Introduction to Thoughts and Feelings
Lesson 2. How My Body Reacts to My Emotions
Lesson 3. Mindfulness and Relaxation Part 1
Lesson 5. Labelling Emotions
Lesson 6. Expressing Emotions
Lesson 7. Thinking About What I am Thinking (Metacognition)
Lesson 8. Metacognition and Gratitude
Lesson 9. My Strengths and Skills
Lesson 10. Strategies That Work for Me
Lesson 11. Using Positive and Context Appropriate Emotions
Lesson 12. Goal Setting
Lesson 13. Problem Solving
Lesson 14. Problem Solving when Interacting with Others
Lesson 15. Conflict Resolution
Lesson 16. What I've Learned
Tina Montreuil
Dr. Tina C. Montreuil is an Assistant Professor of School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University and a Clinical School Psychologist. As a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists and the College of Psychologists of Ontario, as well as a credentialed member of the Canadian Association of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies, she practices privately with children, families, and adult populations. Her research focuses on investigating the role of emotion regulation and anxiety disorders in children and how related deficits may not only lead to the development of psychopathology, but also affect school adaptation and academic achievement.
Micah Tilley
Micah A. Tilley is a doctoral student in the School/Applied Child Psychology program at McGill University. Her current doctoral research focuses on the role of emotions and self-regulation in children's academic achievement, anxious symptomology, and overall social-emotional functioning.
"How wonderful to see the child's emotional development finally play a prominent role in the framework of classroom learning. Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools is a pedagogical treasure box filled with visually appealing and age-appropriate activities that will ease and encourage young students to consider their thoughts and feelings in a variety of contexts. Through thoughtfully developed exercises, students will have the opportunity to adopt self-regulatory strategies that will help them to take ownership of their learning, in the classroom and beyond."
— Yasmine Ghandour, Founder and General Director, Orchard House–Centre for Early Childhood Development
"Every child should have a copy of Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools. This colourful, interactive workbook is like an indispensable toolbox, jam-packed with real-life power tools and techniques that makes regulation of emotion fun, easy, and achievable. [This book] introduces the basics of recognition and regulation of emotion, mindfulness, metacognitive thinking, and more, in an easy-to-understand and interactive way. The text is easy to read for children, fun to use, and has colourful graphics. This is an innovative, go-to resource for teachers, school psychologists, other educators, and parents, too."
— Dr. Jerome M. Sattler, Professor (Emeritus) and Diplomate In Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University
General Student Resource - Download
Print - $53.95


Did you see Candice Owen's testimony before Congress?
This is worth sharing, because it is a direct example of the sort of out of context, half truths I'm trying to highlight. We saw it in real time with the Catholic students. The Wa Po "Trump lies list" is another.
This is purposeful deception, in action. This is not simple political disagreement….deception to the point of actual danger to our Constitutional republic.
I cannot understand a person like Mr Lieu. He is either inexcusably ignorant here (offering the benefit of the doubt…perhaps he was too lazy to check into the clip in its entirety and was handed the recording by a staff member or something), mentally ill, or evil.
Been busy with other stuff. Heard about Owens. Quite a lady!
Did a post about the sordid attack on those Catholic school boys.
Gave up trying to refute all the lies about Trump, but I suppose it might be fun to do a post about one of the more prestigious list of Trump's lies. Always convenient when a liar puts all his lies in plain sight and dare you to call him on his preposterous nonsense.
Yeah. This is just sad. I looked up Lieu just to find out about him…and if I hadn't seen this action…in action, I'd have said this is a really stellar sounding person. Yet here he is, purposely misleading in order to actually make the population believe Republicans are Hitler loving, goose stepping Nazis. It's unbelievable.
Anyway, going to plow some snow and try to stay off the internet for a few days.