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Iraqi Atheism October 12, 2009 Guest Contributor
Iraqi Atheism
Looks like Americans are making a difference in Iraq in at least one positive way:
We're teaching Iraqis about atheism.
It's dangerous for anyone to say they don't believe in a god in such a predominantly Muslim nation, but some brave Iraqis are even forming groups!
"Iraq is a land without God or any other kind of major protective superior form," claims one atheist who declined to be named fearing reprisal.
"We have been forgotten and it is better to think only rationally than emotionally. I left behind my old beliefs because it is the only way to protect my children from any harm that God isn't being able to do."
Yasser (not his real name) is grouping up with others who have also renounced their faiths.
"When we first decided to organise ourselves, we were only eight people," he told IOL.
"And after seven months, our number has reached to 34 but many other groups are being formed countrywide according to my contacts in northern and southern Iraq.
"We believe that today in Iraq, there are at least 220 atheists linked to the groups nationwide."
I take serious pride in this statement from a religion teacher in Iraq: "No one is guiltier than the Americans who brought such ideas to Iraqis."
It'll be a while before rationality takes a stronghold in the country, but if the movement can grow, it'll help bring the country out of the darkness it's in right now.
(Thanks to Keith for the link!)
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muggle
Islam extremism will die in the face of Western culture and knowledge. It just doesn't hold up or hold the lure. What's a maybe you'll get virgins galore after you die versus live like a man who's conscience is his guide, not an outdated set of rules now.
And women? It boggles the mind why any woman would want to be Muslim. It's bad enough for men but simply horrible for women.
hoverFrog
See, blasting them back to the Iron Age really did do them good. 🙄
Sadly I think that any positive change that comes out of Iraq is really just a lucky happenstance.
Wish them success and freedom from persecution. Good to see this bubble up from the Iraqis themselves.
I won't be signing up for any Atheist Missionary trips anytime soon, though 😉
I'm guessing that some of our "godless" soldiers were approached by Iraqis, and the soldiers felt ok with being candid about their atheism. Not part of official policy, just sort of happens at a personal level. Plus prolonged war tends to be erosive of religious faith…there was a marked rise in irreligion after WW1, for example.
Here's to their continued safety. It takes real courage to organize together as nonbelievers in a climate like Iraq today.
Plus prolonged war tends to be erosive of religious faith…there was a marked rise in irreligion after WW1, for example.
Seems likely. And if any people ought to lose their belief in a divine protector, it is the Iraqi people, having endured the twin sorrows of the Saddam and US regimes over the past 20 years.
We're too rich in the US, for that kind of cultural comparative analysis. Much of the confidence of American xians comes from the dubious distinction of the most-Xian-nation (culturally) also holding status as the most powerful nation. If we ever fall American Xians might scurry off the ship of religion, too.
See, blasting them back to the Iron Age really did do them good.
Unfortunately, it looks like, at least culturally, they were never out of said Iron Age since Islam was established there. I wish I could say otherwise, but looking at their de-facto theocracy, I don't think it's possible.
On the bright side… Way to go, Iraqis!
DSimon
Unfortunately, it looks like, at least culturally, they were never out of said Iron Age since Islam was established there.
That statement there doesn't jive with the historical facts. The Middle East during the height of Islam, the 9th to 13th centuries, was incredibly productive scientifically and culturally. Only after that period did the religion become more hostile to scientific thought.
I'm all for supporting Iraqi atheism, and for arguing that religion is a bad idea, but we shouldn't ever resort to misinformation to do so.
Ex-Muslim
You know, not for nothing, but the source of the article, Islam Online, is the media mouthpiece of the Muslim Brotherhood. Of *course* they are going to claim that atheism is a foreign ideology brought to the noble Arabs by the Americans. They didn't cite any proof for this, though, did they? Plenty of stuff exists in the Muslim lands that they don't like – from homosexuality to drug use – and they blame it on the Americans even though it's been there for centuries.
Atheism existed in Iraq 20, 30, 40, 50 years ago – and in other Arab countries as well. Iraq was a secular socialist country 20 years ago. I have older relatives who are atheist and dislike Islam and make no bones about it, and they *didn't* need Westerners to tell them or teach them about it. Yes, it is dangerous to admit to being an atheist in public circumstances, regardless of what religion you are. So they say they are secular, and they direct their ire and skeptical comments towards the scholars of Islam, rather than god and muhammad.
The comments that imply a sort of stupidity on the part of Muslim women are really unnecessary.
This type of situation is where Victor Stenger's thoughts about new books always being the best option, loses some credibility in my opinion.
Use of computers most likely isnt so rare these days in islamic countries,but how easy are atheist books to find.
Ex Muslim said.."The comments that imply a sort of stupidity on the part of Muslim women are really unnecessary"
Totally agree.Sometimes humans dont quite understand a problem until they experience the situation themselves.
"Don't judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes."
Richard Wade
I agree with Ex-Muslim that the notion that atheism has been brought like a disease by the Americans is transparent scapegoating. Ultra conservative, nationalistic types in all countries blame the things they don't like in their societies on foreigners, on some convenient villain other than their own failings.
Unbelievers are everywhere. They're just very quiet and careful in some parts of the world. I hope those Iraqi atheists survive. They could all be rounded up and slaughtered in a single night.
Yeah, after a mile you can judge him all you want because he won't be able to catch up with you in his bare feet.
"Yeah, after a mile you can judge him all you want because he won't be able to catch up with you in his bare feet"
L.o.L …hard case,will remember that.
Ex-Muslim, if you're referring to my comment, I had no intention of implying a sort of stupidity but was mocking any desire to be Muslim on anyone's part, man or woman, while pointing out that it's even worse for women than it is for men.
Or do you disagree that Muslim women are treated like chattel? And that's putting it mildly.
I also had in mind women who convert. That's pure insanity.
If that offends, tough nuggies.
There's been plenty of mockery of Christianity on this blog that implies the stupidity and/or insanity of Christianity. I notice that you didn't object to that!
I don't either. And I'm an ex-Christian. Why should Islam be shown any more respect?
whatabastor
Atheism has been in the Arab world forever, many writers have written books about it since the dawn of Islam, those books were lost, but since many books were written to refute them and quoted their arguments… the works still exist, not in whole, but parts.
I am from Saudi Arabia, we still cannot come out, so no atheist buses over here yet.
A famous writer did come out many years ago by the name of Abdullah Algaseemi (Saudi), and was exiled. his books are still sold in libraries in some gulf countries and electronic versions of them are available also.
So when they say the war in Iraq brought about atheism, I would say, spare me please… Iraq has alcohol distilleries & breweries, and Iraqis love to drink just like most humans … what is next… are they going to say we made them love beer?
I inderstand that Iraqi Chaldean Christians did quite well under Sadaam's rule. They are doing less well now. Ancient churches are being attacked. "Unclean" businesses operated by Christians are being burned down.
If our fight was really against Muslim extremists why did we invade the only country that put these extremists to death?
Muggle is right of course it is insane of any woman to choose to become muslim.
But i cant see it really can be compared to Christianity quite the same,ive yet to see much information surface where women can be beaten bashed and maybe even killed if they refuse to do the will of their master husband if he wants them to become Christian.And im talking widespread and quite legally.
And thats the difference between the insane bit and it often coming down more to survival within a system they find themselves existing within.
Yasser
Atheism and secularism where always there in Iraq way long before the united states was even a super power.. Read about the modern day Iraqi state!!
What the united states army did was actually putting those religious retards in power in the name of democracy and isolating the eligible rulers from the leadership of the country!! In a family of 10 mentally retarded people and one sane person – it's not a good idea to choose one of the retarded people to lead the family even if he was from the majority!!
There was always a tough conflict between religious retards and the educated class.. ever since 1921 we had the upper hand.. things went downhill after the islamic revolution in Iran and the 'faith campaign' Saddam started.. and finally crowned by the US handing power to Iran!!!
Otohegal
You're teaching us atheism?!!!
The only thing we Iraqis had learned from you is the following: HUMAN STUPIDITY IS TRULY INFINITE.
Just another ignorant self-indulgent American trying to polish the image of his stupid nation & its useless wars.
You want to "teach us atheism"? Well, then you'll have to teach us sign language first you retards, because only 11 people out of the 150,000 Americans that are stationed in Iraq speak Arabic. Sorry, WERE stationed in Iraq before they were kicked out, after the natives defeated Al-Qaeda for them.
If I want to describe the Americans in one word, it would have to be: USELESS.


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#include <mfapi.h>

#include "HeartBeatSender.h"
#include "DataCollector.h"
#include "AudioDevices.h"
#include "AudioParameters.h"
#include "IAnalyzer.h"

using namespace Platform;
using namespace Windows::Foundation;
using namespace Windows::Storage;
using namespace TimeDelayEstimation;

namespace LibAudio
{
	const int MAX_TASKS = 10;
	const int TRANSFER_BUFFER = 1000000;

	static Windows::Foundation::IAsyncAction^ Task = nullptr;

	ref class DataConsumer sealed
	{
	public:
		DataConsumer(
			size_t nDevices,
			DataCollector^ collector,
			UIDelegate1^ func1,
			UIDelegate2^ func2,
			AudioDevices^ devices,
			AudioParameters^ parameters);

		void Start();
		void Stop();
		void Continue();

	internal:
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			SILENCE,
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		bool ProcessData(bool& msg);

		void HandleProcessTasks(size_t smallestBuffer);

		void FlushPackets();
		void FlushBuffer();
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			int idx,
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	private:
		bool m_running;

		HeartBeatSender^ m_sender;
		IAnalyzer* m_analyzer;

		size_t m_numberOfDevices;
		DataCollector^ m_collector;

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		std::vector<AudioDataPacket*> m_audioDataLast;

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		Windows::System::Threading::ThreadPoolTimer ^ m_delayTimer;

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		Array<int32>^ m_memoryL;

		Array<UINT64>^ m_timestampR;
		Array<UINT64>^ m_timestampL;
	};
}

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Maverick is a word that has been flung around the world recently. This piece started as a comparison between fighter jet and migrating bird patterns. While listening to the presidential campaign the word, Maverick" stuck in my mind.
The word alluvion means overflow or flood. Alluvion intertwines water images with mementoes and a wild nest composition. I have found two nests in my yard lately. My intention is to express the energy of the found objects in nest building through visual archaeology.
Frogs and dragonflies have a symbiotic relationship. Dragonflies eat tadpoles and frogs eat dragonflies. This visual archaeological dig explores this circular pattern.
Riverside. Doesn't it sound idilic? Riverside is the name of the main street I take to get home. Google Earth maps of the suburbs have an uncanny relationship to coral. Ah, suburbia!
Wound around this spine are a roseate spoonbill and floating beachballs. Surfaces intertwine with dead coral. These everglades were once a slow moving river of life. With our arrival, the life forms have changed.
All of these images come from my suburban Florida life. The name of my 1980s planned community is "Oakwood." The ibis' are particularly prolific here. Interestingly, I have to hide my sheets when drying on the line, it is illegal here to aire your laundry. Just another attempt on my part to, "Be where you are!"
"Eye Luv U" excavates details from morning rituals with my daughter. I embellish her lunch napkin every day with an eye, then a heart, then U. Brakfast, teenage fashion and fad can be found here by a keen eye. She grow so fast, these images are already artefacts!
Amongst all of the images in this piece are a few of the dolphins my friend, Mike Daniels, photographed on the Great Bahama Bank. Dolphins are the most amazing creatures. They make up my wedding ring, also found in this composition.
"Nizdos" is an ancient indo-european word for nest. Literally meaning, "place where the bird sits down." My resident dinosaur-like iguana fit perfectly into the watercolor abstraction.
The same reptile afternoon produced a nest for my studio. Bit and pieces of dog hair and left over screens from the hurricane rebuild were woven in grass and sticks.
Vestige was inspired by limestone floors and the coral under my feet. Limestone is one of the models for my visual archaeology series. I pull delicate details from abstraction like an archaeologist uses a pick and brush to excavate remains.
The limestone of Florida was formed by sediment left by the Everglades. While flowing southwest, water percolated through shells, decaying wildlife and plants. The flow has been slowed by our roads, farms and development. Florida's spine is the Everglades, the river of grass. Will stopping it's flow leave unusual new sediment?


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Sports > NCAA basketball
Villanova sets Final Four record with 18 3-pointers in 95-79 NCAA Tournament win over Kansas
UPDATED: Sat., March 31, 2018
By Eddie Pells Associated Press
SAN ANTONIO – To sum things up, Villanova was feelin' it Saturday night.
Like every night that ends in "Y" for the Wildcats.
Like all these games where they walk away with a "W" and leave their opponents shaking their heads.
Villanova moved within a win of another title, sinking a Final Four-record 18 3-pointers, while cementing itself as the most-prolific 3-point-shooting team in college history in a 95-79 runaway over Kansas.
"Well, that was just one of those nights," Villanova coach Jay Wright said.
Normally the third or fourth option on a team full of shooters, junior wingman Eric Paschall led the barrage, going 4 for 5 from 3, 10 for 11 overall, and finishing with a career-high 24 points.
But the hoop was as wide as the Alamodome for pretty much everyone in a Wildcats jersey.
Seven `Nova players made 3s. Villanova tied the Final Four record for 3s in game with 3:45 left in the first half. The Wildcats shot 45 percent from 3 – 5 points higher than their season average, which ranked 15th in the nation this season.
Next up is Michigan, which will try to guard the perimeter Monday night when Villanova (35-5) goes for its second title in three seasons.
Nobody has had much success this season, and in what turned out to be an unexpectedly lopsided matchup between top seeds, Kansas (31-8) certainly didn't Saturday night. AP Player of the Year Jalen Brunson made three 3s and finished with 18 points. Omari Spellman made three, as well, in a 15-point, 13-rebound monster game.
"As good a team as I've played against that I can remember," Kansas coach Bill Self said. "We got spread out on defense. The game plan went to crap. You get caught in between on defense, and it's the worst thing you can do."
About a minute into the second half, Paschall drained a 3 for Villanova's 14th of the game, breaking a Final Four record first set by UNLV in 1987.
Much earlier, at about the 13-minute mark of the first half, Collin Gillespie spotted up and swished for `Nova's sixth 3 of the game, which gave it the NCAA record for 3s in a season, with 442.
VMI set that record in 2007. Very few remember that team, though, because even though the importance of the long shot has grown as the decades have passed, it's never been thought of as a guaranteed way to win consistently.
Wright's team is laying waste to that theory and, at times, making other teams look bad while doing it.
On Saturday, the typical Villanova possession involved working the ball down low on the wing, then a skip pass across the bottom of the paint, followed by one, two or three passes around the arc until somebody got open. It usually worked. Against both the Jayhawks' man defense and their zone. Most of `Nova's 18 makes barely skimmed the net.
"We knew they'd have to miss some pretty decent looks, but they got anything they wanted early, and they knocked everything down," Self said.
Villanova attempted 40 shots from 3, and only 25 from 2.
Gillespie's record-setter gave Villanova a 22-4 lead, and at that point, Kansas had as many turnovers as points and had taken as many timeouts as it had field goals.
Self did what he could, urging his 7-foot center, Udoka Azubuike, out of the paint and into the faces of this group of hybrid forward-guards, all of whom can shoot. The big fella couldn't get there.
The Jayhawks, back in the dome where they cut down the nets 10 years ago after their last title, made mini runs. But the deficit never got below double digits.
Devonte Graham, the senior guard who has been the glue in this Final Four season, led Kansas with 23 points. Malik Newman, who pushed his game into overdrive during the postseason, had 21. They combined to make 6 of 13 3-pointers themselves, but didn't get much help.
Much of that was credit to the Villanova defense. Wright and co. spent more time in the postgame talking about defense and rebounding than the shooting clinic they put on.
"If we didn't get stops, it was getting back to being a five- or six-point game," Wright said.
But they did.
And it didn't.
About the only drama in the second half was whether the Wildcats would top Loyola Marymount's NCAA Tournament record of 21 3-pointers in a game (against Michigan in 1990). Didn't happen, mainly because they didn't need it too.
But there's still Monday.
"They'll be hard for anyone to deal with," Self said, "if they shoot the ball like that."
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Agri-tourism is working in Oregon
By Robyn H. Smith
Oregon Cattlemen Association
Beef Blog
What is agri-tourism? Simply put, it's the practice of attracting travelers or visitors to an area used primarily for agriculture purposes. Attendees find themselves immersed in the beauty and nostalgia of the countryside while absorbing small gems of information about the farms and ranches that put food on the dinner table.
I was fortunate enough to be a part of such a tour – and what an outstanding example it was! On April 26, the North Central Livestock Association (NCLA), comprised of Wasco and Sherman counties, held their annual Bull Tour with four site visits in the beautiful, rolling, green hills near Condon and Lone Rock. With over 150 attendees, a caravan of cars and several reporters, it was easy to see this was much more than a bull tour.
The first site visit took us down miles of gravel road to John and Phyllis Johnson's ranch. John has been a life-long advocate and member of OCA and believes in continuing outreach and education to others, which he demonstrated as he presented three different stations of his ranch.
The second stop was a view overlooking the valley of Lone Rock, where we heard from Tom and Jason Campbell about the history of the town and the people who keep it alive. The Campbells also shared valuable information about the invading "Juniper forests" and the importance of controlled burns to manage the noxious tree. One juniper can suck up to 50 gallons of water per day and in a place where water is a necessity to crops and livestock – the trees are a serious threat.
Next, we traveled through Lone Rock (yes, it is named after a large, singular rock) to Tim and Elizabeth Campbell's ranch, which has been a family operation for over 100 years. Here, attendees relaxed in the warm, spring weather and enjoyed BBQ sandwiches. Some shared stories about their own operation's perils and triumphs over the past year, while others reminisced on memories of the family land and the unfortunate time when they were no longer able to keep it in the family.
The last site visit was at the ranch of Jim and Georgia Van Winkle. Georgia's great, great uncle purchased the first family homestead in 1884. Their home sat at the bottom of a green valley, down a dirt road, no buildings in sight, the only sound – a rolling stream. A familiar landscape for many OCA members, but for most Oregonians, it's a sight they've never seen – a lifestyle they know nothing about.
I heard stories from attendees who traveled many hours – some from Bend, the Willamette Valley and Washington to see this country, to learn about these ranching operations and to support this local economy. NCLA did a fantastic job of "spreading the word" about this event, which included a dinner and concert with singer, Adrian "Buckaroogirl" Brannan to wrap up in Condon.
LINK TO BULL TOUR VIDEO HERE
I'm sure you can imagine now, why this agri-tour attracted people from far away towns, retired men and women seeking that "back on the ranch" feeling, and college students hungry for tips and tricks from these longstanding cattle operations. In today's world, the chance to appreciate family traditions, sustainable agriculture and the country lifestyle is few and far between.
I think it is a proactive duty for the preservation of Oregon agriculture to hold these types of events throughout the state. This is an opportunity for ranchers to educate others, talk to their neighbors and raise awareness about this industry. Please reach out to your county association's leadership and encourage this type of tour in your local area. You can also contact the OCA office for assistance with promoting and planning.
NCLA would like to thank their major contributors: Jack Field with CKP Insurance and Amanda Whitman with Sherman County SWCD.
A message from NCLA: This tour supports our dual county scholarship program and funding for producer education. This event is also important as a venue for producers to get together, compare practices, visit after a long winter, and have conversations with sponsors and educators. We pride ourselves on selecting speakers and sponsors who will add value to the tour.


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Post-Pandemic Parenting: Managing the Stress of the New Learning Landscape
adaptability boundaries communication environment expectations learning parenting self-care well-being Jan 25, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes to the way people live and work, and it has also brought about new challenges when it comes to parenting. With school closures, remote learning, and increased stress, post-pandemic parenting can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. As parents, we want to do our best to support our children, but it can be difficult to navigate the "learning landscape" without the right tools and resources. Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned one, the stress of post-pandemic parenting can take a toll on mental and emotional well-being. In this blog post, you'll find 10 tips and tricks on how to manage the stress of post-pandemic parenting, and resources that can assist you to support your children along the way.
Overview: The extracurricular activities available - athletically, academically, artistically, and otherwise - are growing, and it's important to be practical with yourself and your children. Don't expect perfection and don't be hard on yourself for not being able to do it all. Find a few activities that are well-suited to your children's development and support them to consistently give their best effort.
Zrat's Tip:
Overview: Having a purposeful daily/weekly schedule can help to provide structure and routine, which, when designed well, can promote consistent progress. Be thoughtful in creating a schedule that works for your family and stick to it as best as you can. Look for ways to make the most of your time together.
Zrooster's Tip:
Prioritize Self-Care
Overview: Taking care of yourself is essential for managing the stress of post-pandemic parenting. Make time for yourself, whether it's going for a walk, taking a yoga class, or reading a book. The more you cultivate a high-quality state of being, the more benefit you will be able to provide for your children.
Zdoggy's Tip:
Communicate with Your Child's Teachers
Overview: Connecting with your child's teachers is essential for ensuring that your child is getting the support that's needed. Make sure you are in regular contact with relevant leaders at your child's school and that you are aware of what's happening in the classroom. Find a harmonious way to supplement the education your child is receiving.
Ztiger's Tip:
Overview: Be clear about your guardrails with work and school to reduce your chances of burnout. It's important to invest time in yourself and in your family, and to disconnect from work and school when necessary. Hold yourself accountable to make decisions that align with what you value most highly.
Zpiggy's Tip:
Encourage Independent Learning
Overview: Guide your children to take ownership of their learning and to become independent learners. This can include setting goals, creating a study schedule, and seeking out resources on their own. Have fun conversing with your children to understanding more about how they are processing the information they are consuming.
Zdragon's Tip:
Overview: Open yourself up to changes and to exploring new things. The way children learn is constantly evolving, and it's important to adapt and embrace new ways of doing things. Look to create variety in your own life, and it will trickle down to your children's lives as well.
Zstingray's Tip:
Seek Out Resources
Overview: There are many resources available to help you become more knowledgeable on the topics you care about. Seek out resources such as webinars, tutorials, and support groups. Find some content sources that resonate with you and explore ways you can apply the insights they provide in everyday life.
Zhorse's Tip:
Create a Designated Learning Space
Overview: Set aside space in your home that is dedicated to learning. This can include a desk, a comfortable chair, and good lighting. Give the space a special vibe and celebrate whenever your child is engaging it with a good attitude.
Zkangaroo's Tip:
Remember to Have Fun
Overview: Learning can be stressful, but it's important to remember to make time for fun activities. Build relationships with your children that allow you to enjoy the time you spend with each other. Keep in mind that life changes quickly and remind yourself to stay in touch with the moments you share together.
Zbutterflies' Tip:
Post-pandemic parenting can be stressful and at times overwhelming, but by setting realistic expectations, creating a schedule, prioritizing self-care, communicating with your child's teachers, setting boundaries, encouraging independent learning, being flexible, seeking out resources, creating a designated learning space and remembering to have fun, you can navigate the 21st century learning paradigm. Remember that there are resources and support available to help you. Don't hesitate to reach out for help if you're struggling and continue to educate yourself on the subject. By taking care of ourselves and our children, and seeking help when we need it, we can face this new challenge as strong, informed and compassionate parents.
Additional Resources for Support
It's important to note that each child and family is unique and may have different needs, therefore it's important to consult with professionals and use multiple sources of information to get a more comprehensive understanding of the situation and how to support your child during post-pandemic parenting.
Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO)
Supporting Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Remote Learning and the Impact on Children's Mental Health, Child Mind Institute
Tips for Parents: Supporting Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Supporting Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Supporting Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic, National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19, American Psychological Association (APA)
Supporting Children's Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Child Welfare Information Gateway
Supporting Children during Times of Crisis, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Supporting Children's Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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The history of tranding movies
Posted in Action, Adventure, Animation
by Susanto on December 17, 2018
Bumblebee is a 2018 American science fiction action film centered around the Transformers character of the same name. It is the sixth installment of the live-action Transformers film series and a prequel to 2007's Transformers. Directed by Travis Knight in his first live action film and written by Christina Hodson, the film stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, and Pamela Adlon, with Dylan O'Brien, Peter Cullen, Angela Bassett and Justin Theroux in voice roles. It is the first live-action Transformers film not to be directed by Michael Bay, though he still acts as a producer. Principal photography on the film began on July 31, 2017, in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.
Bumblebee premiered in Berlin on December 3, 2018, and is scheduled for release in the United States on December 21, 2018, in 2D, Real D 3D, and Dolby Cinema. The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised the action and Steinfeld's performance, as well as the 1980s setting and sense of nostalgia, with most calling it the best installment of the Transformers franchise.[3]
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January 17, 2020	Investigation, News, Trending, Whistle Blower 0 61
The founder of Sotitobire Church,in Akure,Ondo state, Alfa Babatunde is to spend Another three weeks at the olokuta correctional service facility pending the hearing on notice of the case at the Ondo State high court. At the resumed hearing of his case alongside six other church members, on Friday ,chief magistrate charity Adeyanju again adjourned sitting till February 5, 2020 ...
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Mr. Uche Nwosu, the son-in-law to former governor of Imo State, Owelle rochas Okorocha, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to be declared the governor of the State. Mr. Nwosu premised his appeal on the Supreme Court judgement that he was the candidate of Action Alliance [AA] and the All Progressives Congress [APC] at the same time ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Command, on Friday said no casualty was recorded in the tanker that burnt at Upper Iweka in Onitsha. The state Sector Commander, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the tanker loaded with 33,000 litres of petrol with no registration number, caught fire about 2:30.a.m. on Friday. The tanker ...
el-Rufai govt demolishes Abacha's property ( Durbar Hotel), Family protests
The governor of Kaduna State Government has ordered the demolished the popular Durbar Hotel located along the Independence Way in Kaduna metropolis..and it has been done ! The hotel belong to the late Gen. Sani Abacha's family. The hotel had been under litigation between the Federal Government and the late head of state's family since 2001. Officials of the Kaduna ...
Ex-banker arrested for defrauding 354 persons of N500m..'bitcoin, forex failed me'
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A former banker, Seye Onigbinde, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defrauding 354 Nigerians to the tune of over N500m in illegal foreign exchange deals. Onigbinde, who operates under the business name, Blueprint Business and Consulting, convinced over 354 Nigerians to invest in his foreign exchange business after successfully helping the first set ...
NBA advices Malami on what to do with Amotekun
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The Nigerian Bar Association has adviced the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on what he ought to do with the South-West security outfit, Operation Amotekun. The National Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Mr Kunle Edun, stated " Malami should not be too legalistic on protection of lives and property, saying in "civilized climes ...
Fresh attempt to confiscate £117m Ibori loot
A British prosecutor on Thursday launched a fresh attempt to confiscate millions of pounds stolen by a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, who was convicted of money laundering and graft in Britain. About £117m known proceeds of crime is being targeted but only a portion of the sum was likely to be recoverable. The case, according to Reuters, ...
YOU NEWS Editorial: The way to go on Amotekun
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Indications are pilling up to show that the whole Amotekun thing is more political than legal. On legal and constitutional grounds, the Federal Government is correct and on more solid ground regardless of what anyone says. Our governors should have managed the political angle better by getting the approval of the President. A more administrative pathway should have been fashioned ...


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A Day in Showa Tokyo: Top 5 Showa Sightseeing Spots in the Capital
by Jack Heslehurst
Japan's Showa era corresponds to the reign of Hirohito, the nation's longest serving emperor. The 63 years between 1926 and 1989 were marked by flux; remembered as much for nationalism, imperialism and war, as for prosperity, modernization and Japan's entry onto the world stage.
Having already shown you around Edo Tokyo, now it's time for a day in the city of the Showa period. This, however, is a little trickier than it may sound. The firebombs of the Pacific War combined with unrelenting development mean that today's city bears little resemblance to its former self.
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Nevertheless, with a bit of digging, the Showa era can be uncovered in the modern city. Our guide—taking in five locations that best showcase that time—should help you do just that.
Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan
Photo by Kouki Kuriyama used under CC
Yasukuni Shrine is the most contentious place in Japan. A Shinto shrine founded in 1869, it is dedicated to Japan's war dead in conflicts from the Meiji Restoration onward, enshrining all those who lost their lives in the service of the nation, including, crucially, 13 Class-A war criminals, condemned by the allies for heinous wartime atrocities.
Although built before the beginning of the Showa era, the shrine has become the symbolic heart of a conflict in how that period is remembered. For the ultranationalist right, Yasukuni is holy ground, to be defended at all costs as a reminder of Japan's former greatness. For the left, it is seen to glorify past horrors, as deeply offensive to the victims and totemic of Japan's inability to seriously think through its past. Visits to the shrine by prime ministers and high-ranking politicians over the years have only added fuel to the already raging fire of controversy.
Within the shrine complex there is also a museum, Yushukan, which offers a deeply revisionist account of the country's history of war. Although the subject matter is heavy, Yasukuni and Yushukan are worth visiting for an insight into how and why the shadow of the Showa era still hangs over modern Japan.
Yasukuni Shrine
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3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Golden Gai
Photo by Big Ben in Japan
As mentioned, examples of Showa architecture are now sadly few and far between in Tokyo. There is, however, a corner of Shinjuku which is perpetually stuck in a pre-war time warp—the infamous Golden Gai.
Located just beyond Kabukicho, the Golden Gai is made up of just four narrow alleys, each home to nothing but intimate grotto-like bars, most with no more than 10 seats. These smoke-filled sanctuaries of alcohol-fueled excess come in stark contrast to the sheen of contemporary Tokyo, recalling the atmosphere of the Showa city. The buzz of the area after dark is infectious, meaning it has become very popular, especially among foreign visitors. Don't let this put you off, however, as the Golden Gai is not somewhere you want to miss.
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1 Chome-1 Kabukichō, Shinjuku-ku, Tōkyō-to 160-0021
5:30pm until late
The Museum of Life in the Showa Era
With such a matter of fact name, The Museum of Life in the Showa Era requires little explanation. For those with a particularly strong desire to explore Showa-Tokyo, there is perhaps nowhere better.
A 30-minute train ride from central Tokyo, the museum is housed within a converted ordinary family home dating from the early 1950s. Indeed, up until 1996, it was used for its original purpose. Today, the house is a time capsule of family life in mid-century Japan. The small house, composed of a kitchen, living room, bedroom and office, can be freely explored by visitors, who are encouraged to open drawers, inspect objects and generally interact with the house.
There are two spaces that are more recent additions to the house, where rotating exhibitions of different aspects of Showa-era life are regularly put on. A rounded understanding of any period cannot exclude the quotidian, a fact this museum understands completely.
Showa-no-Kurashi Museum (Museum of Life in the Showa Era)
2-26 Minamikugahara, Ota-ku, Tokyo 146-0084
10:00–17:00 (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays)
Photo by doronko used under CC
Ueno Park was given over to the people of Tokyo in 1924, a gift from Emperor Taito in honor of his son and future emperor Hirohito's wedding. The park has a strong connection to the Showa-era, and, through its various functions and architecture, it is an excellent place to trace the development of modern Japan.
The large and open park is home to a host of national museums, including the prodigious Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Science and Nature. These institutions reflect modern Japan's need to unify under a shared culture and identity, something that was lacking before the Meiji Restoration.
The park also reflects Japan's modernization and the incorporation of Western elements into Japanese life. The zoo, for example, was the first built in the country and buildings such as the National Museum of Western Art and the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan are early examples of architectural modernism in the country, the former being built by world-famous French architect Le Corbusier. Moreover, the very design of the park—multi-use, wide open spaces, public amenities, wide strolling paths, etc—is influenced by the grand parks of European cities.
7-47 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage
The air raids of the Pacific War lay waste to an estimated 60 percent of Tokyo, making homeless over a million people and killing thousands. The makeup of the city was fundamentally changed as a result of the bombing campaigns; the city we see today being almost completely erected in its ruins.
The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage is a small museum dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the events and its victims. Since the 1970s, the museum has amassed an unrivaled collection of documents and artifacts pertaining to the air raids, making it the very best place in the city to learn more about the events and wartime Tokyo more generally. The war cannot be overlooked in any exploration of Showa-era Japan, making this museum a must.
136-0073 Tokyo, Koto, Kitasuna, 1−5−4
+81 3-5857-5631+81 3-5857-5631
12pm-6pm (Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and for New Year's holidays)
Written by: Jack Heslehurst
Filed under: Things to do
Tags: History, Museum, Showa, Sightseeing
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Q: Javascript can't change text in textarea once CKeditor instance as been called on it Well i first wrote a Javascrip function that would change the text in a textarea according to the selection you made in a dropdown box, a really simple thing.
HTML
<form name="formconteudo">
<select name="selectpage" onChange="change();">
<option value="1">something</option>
<option value="2">another thing</option>
<option value="3">going crazy</option>
</select>
</form>

JS
var Code = new Array("", "Selected 1", "Selected 2", "Selected 3");
function change()
{
var ID =  formconteudo.selectpage.options[formconteudo.selectpage.selectedIndex].value;
document.formconteudo.ckeditor.value = Code[ID];
}

This worked pretty good and changed the text in the textarea. But then i called a CKeditor Instance on that textarea, so that i can use the CKEditor on that textarea. The Editor loads well and works great. But now the javascript isn't working.
Any hint on the problem?
Thanks

A: You are going to want to use the setData method on the editor.
Here is the example from their docs.
CKEDITOR.instances.editor1.setData( '
This is the editor data.
' );

Which means your code will look something like this:
var Code = new Array("", "Selected 1", "Selected 2", "Selected 3");
function change()
{
var ID =  formconteudo.selectpage.options[formconteudo.selectpage.selectedIndex].value;
CKEDITOR.instances.editor1.setData( '
' + Code[ID] + '
' );
}

Note instances.editor1 may not refer to your box, so be sure to use the right name

A: I've spent days on this issue, every one kept giving me odd solutions. Checked their API, and it even gives an example.
http://docs.cksource.com/ckeditor_api/symbols/CKEDITOR.editor.html#setData
    CKEDITOR.instances.YOUREDITORID.updateElement();
    alert( document.getElementById( 'YOUREDITORID' ).value );  // The current editor data.

Where 'YOUREDITORID' is the ID of the textarea for CKeditor to be used.
Hope this helps!

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Now that Joakim Noah has been cleared by doctors to play, he can officially begin not playing.
The Knicks center's 20-game suspension for taking a banned substance starts Wednesday, the NBA said.
NBA: Does the NBA have a PED problem?
30-Dec-2016 by THF in Hoot's Corner | Comments Off on NBA: Does the NBA have a PED problem?
George Karl insists on being the lightning rod to controversy these days. George Karl is suggesting that several NBA players are using PED's, or performance enhancing drugs. Karl's latest claim is a bombshell that could damage the NBA, or at least how some people view the league.
The N.B.A. announced Thursday that it would expand its antidrug program next season to include blood tests for human growth hormone. The league said testing would begin this year in preseason training camp.
If Turkoglu is on the juice, how many more in NBA are?
14-Feb-2013 by THF in Hoot's Corner | Comments Off on If Turkoglu is on the juice, how many more in NBA are?
The poor, poor Orlando Magic.
They can't even get their steroids right.


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Superhero Bits: 'Stargirl' Season 2 Trailer Brings In Green Lantern's Daughter, 'The Flash' Cameo Rumor & More
By Ethan Anderton/June 15, 2021 6:00 pm EST
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition, of Superhero Bits:
See Green Lantern's daughter stirring up trouble in the Stargirl season 2 trailer
Go behind the scenes of the new Guardians of the Galaxy video game
Get details on a clip with Captain Britain from Marvel's What If...?
Watch a new clip from Batman: The Long Halloween Part One
Check out a theory about Captain America being pursued by the TVA
All that and more!
The Flash Movie May Include The Flash TV Series Cameo
Justice League co-star Ezra Miller made a surprise appearance as The Flash in the Arrowverse crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths. After briefly crossing paths with Grant Gustin's TV version of The Flash, it sounds like The CW series star may return the favor by making a cameo in The Flash movie.The Illuminerdi is reporting that Grant Gustin will make a cameo in the film as his version of The Flash from TV. It's not clear if this will be a pivotal appearance or just a flyby, but considering how the previous meeting of the two versions of The Flash unfolded, I'm betting it'll just be a brief appearance for fans to enjoy.
Behind the Scenes of the Guardians of the Galaxy Video Game
Last weekend, Marvel announced a new Guardians of the Galaxy video game. If the trailer and gameplay footage was enough of a tease for you, here's a new video providing a glimpse behind the scenes of the game's creation. Listen as Eidos-Montréal creative collaborator Bill Rosemann, VP of Marvel Games, and award-winning comic book artist Dan Abnett talk about bringing this ragtag team of cosmic criminals to your game consoles and computers.
Details on Marvel What If...? Clip with Captain Britain
When Marvel's What If...? animated series arrives on Disney+ this summer, we know one of the anthology stories will imagine a world where Peggy Carter became Captain Britain instead of Steve Rogers becoming Captain America. During a presentation with Marvel's Victoria Alonso at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (via CBR), a clip from that alternate universe story played for attendees to show how Peggy Carter becomes Captain Britain.
During the super soldier serum injection, a Hydra agent breaks into the facility and Steve Rogers is shot multiple times. He's in no shape to take the serum, and there's a ticking clock before the serum is useless. So Peggy takes it upon herself to step into the injection chamber, thus becoming Captain Britain.
Unfortunately, the clip hasn't been released online, but the show is expected to arrive on Disney+ in August.
Batman: The Long Halloween Part One Clip
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a new clip from the two-part animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween. The clip finds Batman and Commissioner Gordon taking a stroll through Arkham Asylum to pay a visit to one of the Dark Knight's rogues in order to learn the identity of the Holiday Killer.
Here's the official synopsis for Batman: The Long Halloween Part One:
A brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham's young vigilante, the Batman, to form a pact with Police Captain James Gordan and District Attorney Harvey Dent in order to take down The Roman, head of the notorious and powerful Falcone Crime Family. After more deaths occur on Thanksgiving and Christmas, it becomes clear that they're dealing with a serial killer—the identity of whom grows harder to discern with each conflicting clue.
Batman: The Long Halloween Part One arrives on Digital and Blu-ray on June 22, 2021.
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Production is Underway
Here's a small update regarding Marvel's new sequel Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Actor Paul Rudd recently recorded a video in support of professional football player Tyreek Hill's upcoming celebrity basketball game fundraiser. At the end of the video, he revealed that he's already shooting the third film in the Ant-Man franchise over in London. So we'll have to keep an eye out for spy photos from the film's set.
Patton Oswalt on Making Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.
Marvel's stop-motion animated series M.O.D.O.K. is available on Hulu, and Patton Oswalt recently talked about making the series during his final appearance on Conan O'Brien's talk show. You'll have to watch to see what happens when he tries to spill one of Marvel's secrets.
J.K. Simmons Talks Returning as J. Jonah Jameson
Spider-Man: No Way Home will bring back J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson after the character's surprising cameo in a credits scene from Spider-Man: Far From Home. The actor couldn't say anything about what he's doing in the sequel, but he did talk about what went into bringing back the character with Den of Geek. Simmons said:
"To have the opportunity to kind of do a reboot of the character, I was eager to hang on to the things I really loved about it and totally open to letting go of some of that, and realizing we are in a more updated version of that universe. Hopefully, we found the sweet spot there."
We can't wait to see what happens with J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Black Widow TV Spot
A new Black Widow TV spot has Red Guardian (David Harbour) telling Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) that she should have brought The Avengers with her to help with their fight against Taskmaster.
In Marvel Studios' action-packed spy thriller "Black Widow," Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
After being delayed from release last year early on during the coronavirus pandemic, Marvel's Black Widow is finally slated to hit theaters, and debut on Disney+ Premier Access, on July 9, 2021.
Loki Theory Thinks the TVA May Be After Captain America
Comic Book Resources breaks down a theory that proposes the Time Variance Authority in Loki might be after Captain America. The theory was inspired by a background detail from the first episode of Loki where a woman in vintage clothing resembling Peggy Carter had been apprehended by the TVA. This led fans to speculate that maybe the TVA would want to track down Captain America for potentially violating the Sacred Timeline by going back in time to spend his life with Peggy Carter.
Though it's noted that Loki specifically mentions that the time heist in Avengers: Endgame and Steve Rogers returning the Infinity Stones to their correct places in the timeline was supposed to happen in the grand scheme of the Sacred Timeline. But there's no mention of what Steve Rogers did after that. Would staying with Peggy Carter turn him into a variant?
If Steve Rogers is a variant, did he constantly have to evade the TVA? That would be an awfully long time to be on the run from an agency who can appear anywhere at any given time. Plus, wouldn't Steve's presence outside of the Sacred Timeline create a multiverse branch that needs to be addressed sooner than later? Despite these questions and possible holes, it's an interesting theory to think about.
Stargirl Season 2 Trailer
DC's Stargirl follows high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore as she inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to stop the villains of the past. With the Justice Society of America, she must fight a variety of DC Comics foes, and when the second season premieres on August 10, 2021, she'll have to deal with Green Lantern's daughter.
Wonder Woman 1975 Statue
Finally, Prime 1 Studio and Blitzway are teaming up to bring fans a 1/3 scale statue of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman in the iconic TV series that started in 1975. The likeness is incredible, and there's a bonus version of the statue that comes with an extra accessory.
Here's the official product description for the Wonder Woman 1975 statue:
Prime 1 Studio and Blitzway are indeed excited to present a long-awaited iconic piece of superhero TV history: The 1/3 Scale Wonder Woman (Lynda Carter) from the Wonder Woman 1975 TV Series!
Anyone would be hard-pressed to disagree that Lynda Carter is the perfect Wonder Woman: her stature, kindness, grace, and strength all contributed to her portrayal of Princess Diana of Themyscira. That's why Prime 1 Studio collaborated with our partner studio Blitzway, to capture both the subtle and eye-catching features that made Lynda Carter such a celebrated Wonder Woman for decades!
You can pre-order the Wonder Woman 1975 statue for $1,299.00 right now.
Read the previous edition of Superhero Bits right here.


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Before his tenure on Capitol Hill, Paul worked for former Secretary of Education Bill Bennett and 1996 GOP vice presidential nominee Jack Kemp at Empower America. He also worked as a regulatory consultant at Beveridge & Diamond PC. Paul received his B.A in Political Science from the University at Buffalo.
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Lehman is a 2000 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He attended Georgetown University Law Center while working for then-Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Following law school, Mr. Lehman clerked for then-Chief Judge of the D.C. District Court, the Honorable Thomas F. Hogan. Following his clerkship, Lehman practiced law at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, before returning to the Senate in 2009. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Amy, and their four children.
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Before his time with Senator Cassidy, Jeff started his career on Capitol Hill in 2013 with Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee. In Jeff's role as Senior Legislative Assistant, he led Rep. Bucshon's health policy portfolio, introducing legislation to reform 340B and legislation to create a streamlined diagnostic regulatory pathway, among other efforts. Jeff was born and raised in Indiana and attended Indiana University, receiving his B.S. in Policy Analysis.
Taylor joined Todd Strategy Group in 2021 after serving as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He served in this role through two administrations and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also maintained his role as public health faculty and assistant director of federal affairs for Texas A&M University. While at HHS he advised the ASPR on many critical issues including the development and execution of Operation Warp Speed. As an infectious disease epidemiologist, he responded on behalf of the ASPR to coordinate state efforts, distribute therapeutics, acquire critical clinical supplies, and oversaw infection control within vaccine facilities. Taylor also served HHS as the Deputy Director of the HHS Joint Information Center (JIC) where he led a team to coordinate response within the interagency.
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Presented with an opportunity to engage in the political process, Jon served as the Ohio Field Director for the Republican Jewish Coalition, leading the entire Ohio operation to get out the Jewish vote on behalf of Republican candidates up and down the ballot before returning to Washington, D.C. in 2017.
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Katherine Fleming joined Todd Strategy Group in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Katherine served on Capitol Hill for nearly six years in the office of U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee. In Katherine's tenure, she held the position as Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, and Legislative Assistant. Katherine worked on a vast policy portfolio including consumer protection and commerce, education, financial services, and workforce amongst others. Additionally, she directed the Congressman's public health legislative priorities such as COVID-19 vaccine mandates, e-cigarettes, ERISA, maternal mortality, neurological diseases and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reauthorization. Katherine previously served as an intern in Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's Washington, D.C. office.
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