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Vanya Ivanova
Thanks for that, I have read some things that suggest Jemmy may have survived being killed with the IF and was perhaps killed by the 'White' Investigators as late as 1919 based on the remarkable state of preservation that Jemmy's body was in.
I really don't know what to think of this. Its a sad story and this makes it seem even more so.
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Quote from: Vanya Ivanova on May 01, 2012, 04:04:15 AM
Oh, well,as far as i know this could be possibile.I had heard of the possibility that Jemmy was alive when Yurovskij brought the corpses in the forest anddecided to follow her masters till the end and then died later on. I have had some dogs, and know it's pretty common that they do not abandon their master even if he's dead - some dogs even let themselves die of starvation or depression for the sorrow of having lost their master.
But it's also pretty likely that jemmy simply died in Anastasia's arms and was brought to the mineshaft with the corpses. Probably when the Bolsheviks made abonfire of the clothes & personal belongings, Jemmy was just left there, and maybe that was a drier place,which made possible that the poor dog corpse did not decompose soon.
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Quote from: Sunny on May 01, 2012, 03:05:44 AM
Quote from: Rodney_G. on April 30, 2012, 02:49:54 PM
Other than document the state of his body with photos and an examination, I think they likely gave him a suitable pet burial.
I think the same. Gibbes, Gilliard and Kobylinskij recognized her even after months due to the color of her hairs (black and tan) and her size - she was said to be the tiniest King Charles ever, LOL
(I wrote "her" because it seems to me it was a female, also Gibbes said "she")
I had my doubts about Jemmy's gender even as I was writing about her/him. I went with 'him' primarily because the name seemed more male than female (Jimmy?, )but also because that would mean all OTMAA's dogs were female, presuming we're agreed on the gender of Joy and Ortipo as females. If this is the case, was there some reason for their preference for female pets? Just wondering.
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One guess, Rodney might be that male dogs were for hunting. Also, female pets would be more "chaste" perhaps ?
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At first I thought it might have been a matter simply of female pets for girls, but Alexei had his Joy. Also, I don't know that the pet owners (mistresses?) necessarily had any choice , since their pets were usually gifts I believe.
As for which gender would be more troublesome because of their sex in prime mating time, both would be pretty much out of control in my opinion.
That would be the idea, Rodney, keeping the sexes apart would prevent the natural process. These pets would have been just as pampered and secluded as the family itself, so prudery of the era would have been the rule, at least in this court.
I do not know, but my guess would be that there no neutering campaigns back the, so the only was to control the pet population was to keep them apart.
Just to say, i've read (maybe in the suitable thread?) that ortipo had puppies once. If it's true and who's the "father" i don't know.
But about Jemmy, I wrote "her" because Wilton use the feminine for this dog in "The last days of the Romanovs".
The corpse of little Jemmy was found above a heap of cinders all that remained of the family that had loved her and shared with her their meagre fare. (pag. 317)
So i assumed that Wilton, since he worked with Sokolov, Gibbes and Gilliard, knew it was a female from the tutors... just to note it wasnot my guessing.
Yes, Ortipo had puppies. Tatiana writes about it in a letter to her father on 17 September 1915.
Joy was male. I don't remember offhand my source for confirming that, but I can look into it again if you like.
I made the same guess regarding Jemmy's gender as Sunny did, based on Wilton. I know it's been discussed somewhere on the forum but so far I haven't been able to find the old thread. Anastasia mentions Jemmy in a letter of 24 April/7 May 1918, but doesn't use he/she. Alexandra also mentions Jemmy in a letter of 8/21 December 1917, but whether she called the dog he/she depends on which source you consult. English sources (Vyrubova and Lifelong Passion) use "he" while the Russian text in Pisma Tsarskoi Semi iz Zatocheniia uses "she." Is it known whether Alexandra wrote to Vyrubova in Russian or English?
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Quote from: Sarushka on May 02, 2012, 07:32:55 AM
Empress Alexandra Feodorovna wrote to A. A. Vyrubova in Russian or English, or a combination of both in one letter, and sometimes tossed in a phrase or two in French.
When writing of Jimmy in Russian, the Empress usually employed feminine forms.
Thus, in her letter of December 8, 1917, to A. A. Vyrubova (mentioned above), she wrote:
"Ваша Jimmie лежитъ рядомъ пока ея хозяйка на роялѣ играетъ."
"Your [fem.] Jimmie is lying nearby while her mistress [G. D. Anastasia] plays the piano."
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nicholaevna herself wrote of her dog as if it were male:
"Джими здоровъ и веселъ."
"Jimmy is well [masc.] and in good spirits [masc.].
Grand Duchess Olga Nicholaevna also used masculine forms when referring to Jimmy:
"Джими здороъ и довольно рамолен."
"Jimmy is well [masc.] and rather ga-ga [masc.]."
When using the feminine forms, the Empress may have been influenced by the grammatical gender of the word "dog" in Russian, which is feminine: собака, or, in this case, the diminutive, which is still feminine: собачка.
(Or possibly the Grand Duchesses were influenced by the name "Jimmy" to use masculine forms?...)
PS: Jimmy is sometimes referred to as Jemmy, too.
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инок Николай
Thanks Inok Nikolai!
I found the russian original of the famous letter from AN to MN on 7th May 1918 (maybe here on the AP site?) and AN referred to Jemmy as "he" (in Russian, on) so i'm still confused.
Sarah, i can found the old thread neither.
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I've mostly seen the name "Jemmy " used. I think people believe that Jemmy is a typo
and so use "Jimmy" instead. It's funny Jemmy has come up because
I recently saw her in a couple of captivity photos, where I had not noticed her before .
Indeed the best photo of Jemmy's face is the photo of the children resting when
Alexis is sitting with Olga, Anastasia and TN. She's stretched across Anastasia's lap.
But Jemmy is also in the famous photo of OTMA resting in the garden .
She's turned away from us, but towards her mistress and one can see the "tan" of
her colouring , which really was a dark mahogany brown.
In two other photos her little figured showed up .
She's hard to see in the first( this file doesn't look as good as the photo )
and I don't think I would have noticed her if she wasn't so clear in the 2nd photo
Between TN and Anastasia)
the first photo they are digging and in the 2nd, watering . I use to think Jemmy was a Pekingese, she was so small...but I have recently seen
photos of King Charles spaniels from the family's time and she looked just like them.
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Quote from: blessOTMA on May 03, 2012, 01:08:38 AM
I had never seen her in them! WOW! You're amazing, Bless *__* thanks so much!!
I use to think Jemmy was a Pekingese, she was so small...but I have recently seen
I've recently found out in abook about dogs, that King Charles in the XIX-early XX century were smaller than the ones we see nowadays. Moreover, black&tan is a color which it seems it doesn't exist for Pekingese or Japanese Chin; neither cavalier King could be black&tan, just King Charles
....Moreover, black&tan is a color which it seems it doesn't exist for Pekingese or Japanese Chin; neither cavalier King could be black&tan, just King Charles
Amazing. I didn't know that
Here's a illustration of the King Charles near the family's time to show the colouring.
We think she was all black because the dark brown reads that way in black and white photos...but she was quite colorful
Ok I couldn't resist
Imp and Jemmy 1917
Thanks so much for posting those photos BlessOTMA. I could only ever find the one of Jemmy on Gd Anastasia's lap. As Sunny had stated Jemmy was particularly small these new photos really give a sense of scale, Jemmy was not much bigger than a cat! I never realised how small King Charles Spaniels are even now, I always thought they were just a bit smaller than Springer Spaniels like Joy.
Your picture of the two of them together is lovely, I also recently saw a picture you posted of GD Olga learning to shoot with her father in the background, again really lovely and the comments you made on that thread about GD Olga's relationship with her father I thought were really insightful.
I'd also always thought people mistook Jemmy as a 'typo' for 'Jimmy' and that the dog was actually a 'she'.
Vanya Ivanova , thank you for your comments! If one accepts the body found at the four brothers was Jemmy, the h/she part is easier because that body was female. Yes it was in relatively good shape for the length of time between July 17th 1918 and its recovery, but how many black and tan King Charles were in the area so one could be "planted" as has been suggested in the past. Both tutors recognized poor Jemmy's body and one can only imagine the effect on them when seeing it.
I always thought they were just a bit smaller than Springer Spaniels like Joy.
That's what I always thought too, and so couldn't believe she was any kind of spaniel. But it really pays to look at photos of a dog breed taken in the time one is concerned with ... significant breed change can happen in 100 years. And as Sunny has pointed out, Jemmy was small for even her time!


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Verses 1-13
The Daughters of Jerusalem.
( Song of Solomon 6:1).
1. Whither is thy beloved gone,
Thou fairest among women?
Whither is thy beloved turned aside?
And we will seek him with thee.
The lovely description of the Bridegroom: raises a further question in the minds of the daughters of Jerusalem. They had inquired, "What is thy beloved more than another beloved?" Now they ask, "Whither is thy beloved gone?" The full revival of the bride"s affections lies in the answer to these two questions. If our love to Christ has grown cold, let us but answer the two questions, "Who is He?" and "Where is He?" and once again, as we are occupied with Him, our cold hearts will be warmed with the glow of His love.
The Bride.
( Song of Solomon 6:2-3),
2. My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices.
To feed in the gardens and to gather lilies.
3. I am my beloved"s, and my beloved is mine:
He feedeth [his flock] among the lilies.
The bride has dwelt with rapture on the perfections of the Bridegroom, and occupation with Him has so quickened her intelligence that she can at once tell whither the Beloved is gone. She had sought him in the city but he was not there. "My Beloved," she says, "is gone down into his garden," a fragrant spot where he can feed and gather lilies. There are none that minister to the heart of Christ in this world but "His own which are in the world." With them is all His delight. There only He finds the bed of spices. The garden of the Lord is composed of His loved ones, and the restored soul knows full well that Christ can be found with His people. It was thus with the two disciples of Emmaus. When restored they rose up the same hour and returned to Jerusalem ( Luke 24).
The Bridegroom.
(6: 4-9).
4. Thou art fair, my love, as Tirzah,
Comely as Jerusalem,
Terrible as troops with banners:
Step by step the bride is led on until she finds herself in the presence of the Bridegroom, and at last hears his voice. The first words that fall on her astonished ears are, "Thou art fair, my love." What more touching to the heart that has wandered and grown cold than to be drawn again into His presence; there to realise, in all its sweetness, that, in spite of an our wanderings it can still say, "I am His and He is mine," and to hear those words pregnant with grace to a restored soul, "Thou art fair, my love." Just when the heart is ready to reproach itself with having wandered from such a Saviour, at the very moment when the restored soul is so sensible of its own unworthiness, how sweet to hear Him say, "Thou art fair, my love." When my heart may well feel how truly I have merited a word of reproach, how touching to be greeted with a word of appreciation. Do we not recall a scene like this on the Lord"s resurrection day. His own were gathered behind closed doors and "Jesus Himself stood in the midst." Some of them had slept in the hour of His agony, all of them had forsaken Him in the presence of His enemies and fled from Him in the day of battle. We may well ask, therefore, will He be against them in this the day of His victory? Ah no I the first words He utters are "Peace unto you."
The Bridegroom continues to express the attraction he finds in the one who had cost him so much. Earth"s fairest cities, and the world"s bravest display are pressed into service to figure the beauty of the bride.
5. Turn away shine eyes from me,
For they overcome me.
Thy hair is as a flock of goats
On the slopes of Gilead.
6. Thy teeth are like a flock of sheep
Which go up from the washing;
Which have all borne twins,
And none is barren among them.
7. As a piece of pomegranate are thy temples
Behind thy veil.
In spite of her wanderings the thoughts of the Bridegroom towards his bride have not changed. The same figures are used to describe her perfections as in a former canticle. (4: 1-3). She is thus assured there is no change in his heart.
8. There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines,
And virgins without number:
9. My dove, mine undefiled, is but one;
She is the only one of her mother,
She is the choice one of her that bore her.
The daughters saw her, and they called her blessed;
The queen and the concubines, and they praised her.
Here the Bridegroom no longer speaks to the bride, though he speaks about her. He is not content to assure the heart of the bride of his unchanging love and appreciation, but he goes further; he will vindicate her before others. All the world shall know that he has loved her, and that she has a unique place in his affections. There may be other queens and other wives, but his bride holds a supreme place in his affections. None can compare with her, and by unfolding before others all that she is to him, he secures the praise of the world for his bride. Thus will it be with restored Israel among the nations in a day to come. And thus will it be when at last the wanderings of the church are over, according to those touching words of the Lord, "I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee." And is it otherwise with a restored soul? Not only is failing Peter restored in secret to communion with the Lord. but he is publicly owned and honoured in the service of the Lord.
(6: 10).
10. Who is she that looketh forth as the dawn,
Fair as the moon, clear as the sun,
Terrible as troops with banners.
The Bridegroom has said that the daughters should bless the bride and the queens should praise her, and now they unite to celebrate her glories. The Bridegroom had used the fairest cities of earth to set forth her beauty, and now the daughters of Jerusalem use the most glorious objects in the heavens to express their praise of the restored bride. All trace of failure and wandering days are passed, and she comes forth fresh as the morning, pure as the light of the moon, and glorious as the sun.
(6: 11 , 12).
11. I went down into the garden of nuts,
To see the verdure of the valley,
To see whether the vine budded,
Whether the pomegranates blossomed.
The canticle closes with the Bridegroom"s satisfaction as he sees of the fruit of the travail of his soul. Our Beloved has been into the valley of death to secure His bride. We too, like the bride of the Song of Solomon , have been, in our wilderness journey, into the valley of humiliation, but at last Christ will gather "the fruits of the valley." He will take His place in His garden, in the midst of His own, and find fruit sweet to His taste. Time was when He came into the midst of His earthly people seeking fruit but finding none. When He comes seeking fruit in the day of His glory, will He find fruit? Will the vines bud and the pomegranates blossom? The answer immediately comes-
12. Before I was aware
My soul set me upon the chariots of my willing people.
His willing people at once yield to Him the place of victory and glory. They set Him upon the chariots. They can say in the language of the Psalm , "In thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness." Time was when the bride repelled the Bridegroom, but now He is received with acclaim. He may indeed work so wondrously that His people will receive the praise of all the world but, after all, it is He who is the victor. He is the One that is exalted to the chariots of His willing people. Restored Israel will say "He hath done this" ( Psalm 22:31). The glorified church will cast their crowns before Him, saying, "Thou art worthy, O Lord." All the redeemed, whether earthly or heavenly, will at last unite to exalt the Lord. In different times and in different ways the Lord will be set upon the chariots of His willing people.
Canticle5. , Song of Solomon 6:13-8:4.
The Witness and Communion of Love.
The previous Canticle closes with the restored bride in happy communion with the Bridegroom in the garden of nuts. In this Canticle two scenes pass before us. In the first, the bride is displayed before the daughters of Jerusalem in all the comeliness the King has put upon her ( Song of Solomon 6:13-7:5). In the second, the Bridegroom and the bride are found in happy and unrestrained communion ( Song of Solomon 7:6-8:4).
The bride, having been restored, becomes a witness to the affections of the Bridegroom before others. This witness is maintained by a walk in communion with the Bridegroom. So with ourselves, the fruits of restoration are seen in the display of the moral beauties of Christ, and this can be only maintained by a walk in communion with Christ. It was thus in the history of restored Peter. In the early part of Acts 4. he is before the world in a way that leads them to discern that he "had been with Jesus" and in the latter part of the chapter he retires to his "own company" to hold sweet communion with the Lord"
13. Return, return, O Shulamite;
Return, return, that we may look upon thee.
The scene opens with the daughters of Jerusalem calling upon the bride to return. They had already heard from her lips the rapturous description of the Bridegroom, awakening in their hearts desires after the Bridegroom; then, apparently, she left them to join her Beloved in the garden of spices, and now they plead with her to return. Possibly the secret of their plea is the desire to learn more of the Bridegroom, and who so fitted to witness of the Bridegroom as the bride, for now they recognise she is in relation with the King. For the first time they speak of her as the Shulamite- the name of Solomon in its feminine form.
13. What would ye look upon in the Shulamite!
In reply to the call of the daughters of Jerusalem the bride expresses wonder that they should desire to look upon her.
( Song of Solomon 6:13; , Song of Solomon 7:1-5).
13. As it were the dance of two camps.
This appears to be the answer of the daughters of Jerusalem. The text may be translated, "As it were the dance of Mahanaim." The allusion is probably to the day when Jacob left the land of Mesopotamia to go to the promised land with his wives, his children, his servants and all his goods. In the way "the angels of God met him; and when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God"s host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim" (i.e, two hosts or camps). There the heavenly and the earthly host met, and here the Bridegroom and the bride have met in the garden of the King, and the daughters say, in the language of figure, "We would see the effect of this meeting." How good when others can see the effect of our having been "with Jesus." In response the bride stands before them in all her beauty, and with great delight the daughters of Jerusalem describe her loveliness.
Smith, Hamilton. "Commentary on Song of Solomon 6:4". "Hamilton Smith's Writings". http://odl.studylight.org/commentaries/hsw/song-of-solomon-6.html. 1832.
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1. Does God know me?
Allah. The Qur'an teaches that Allah is the transcendent creator, all-powerful and all-knowing. He knows who you are; in fact, many Muslims believe he has fatalistically determined your thoughts, words and deeds – good and evil – and even your eternal destiny, which is why Muslims so often say, "If Allah wills it." So, Allah does indeed know you.
But Allah is not truly personal, knowable, or approachable. The Qur'an depicts him more judgmental than gracious. He exists as a singular unity who has no "partners." In fact, to call Jesus the Son of God is to commit the unpardonable sin, or shirk. Of the 99 names for God in the Qur'an, Father is not one of them. In Islam, it is considered blasphemous to "presume" that one can know God or claim any sort of close, personal fellowship with Allah. He reveals his will, not himself.
Yahweh, the God of the Bible, also is depicted as is the transcendent Creator. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere present. He knows us; but more than that, He is knowable and approachable. He created us in His image – with personality, thought, and will – for the purpose of enjoying an everlasting, unbreakable, intimate relationship with Him. He exists as a Trinity in eternal relationship as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In fact, God is so knowable, He came in the flesh as Jesus of Nazareth.
Jer. 24:7 — I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord. They will be My people, and I will be their God because they will return to Me with all their heart.
Heb. 8:11 — And each person will not teach his fellow citizen,and each his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know Me, from the least to the greatest of them.
John 1:1-3, 14 — In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created….The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 17:3 — This is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God, and the One You have sent-Jesus Christ.
Does God know me? Allah and Yahweh are depicted as supreme beings who know everything and everyone. But … only the God of the Bible is truly personal and knowable.
Ungrateful and wicked creatures (2:276).
Those who reject faith (3:32; 30:45).
Those who do wrong (3:57, 140; 42:40).
The arrogant, the vainglorious (4:36; 16:23; 31:18; 57:23).
Those given to excess (5:87).
Yahweh, the God of the Bible, on the other hand, loves all people (John 3:16). His love is not a response to our goodness, but in spite of our lack of goodness. He proved His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Rom. 5:8). The apostle John wrote, "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sin" (1 John 4:10). Even though God hates sin, He loves the sinner and takes no pleasure in punishing him (Eze. 18:23). His love for all people is unconditional.
Does God love me? Only the God of the Bible loves all people.
3. Did God die for me?
Allah. The Qur'an teaches that Allah did not, would not, and will not die for you, nor would he send anyone to die for you. In fact, the Qur'an teaches that Jesus did not die on the cross, but was taken up into heaven, and Judas, or someone made to look like Jesus, was crucified in His place. Further, the Qur'an teaches that there is no need for Allah to provide a sacrifice for sin because ignorance of Islam, not sin, is man's problem. (The possible exceptions are apostasy from Islam and refusal to convert to Islam.) Staying away from major sins (whatever those are) will automatically result in one's "small" sins being overlooked by Allah (4:31).
Yahweh, the God of the Bible, on the other hand, loves us so much He sent His Son to die for us. This was determined in eternity past, before you and I were ever born and before any of mankind had fallen into sin; Jesus is declared to be the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8). Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin for us (2 Cor. 5:21). But even more than dying for us, God the Son rose from the dead, conquering sin and death, and He offers us forgiveness of sins and eternal life by His grace through faith in Him.
A key difference between Islam and Christianity is that in Islam, Allah sends his followers to die for him, whereas in Christianity God sent His Son to die for us.
Did God die for us? Only the God of the Bible sent His Son to die for us, securing eternal life for those who trust in Him.
Allah is distant and unknowable. The God of the Bible is close and personal.
Allah does not love every person; Yahweh does, unconditionally.
Allah did not, would not, and will not die for you, nor would he ever send anyone to do so. But the God of the Bible loves you so much He sent His one and only Son to die for you. And He stands ready to grant you everlasting life if you will receive Him by faith.


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Kendall is studying music so I guess living near Nashville is a great place to be! I asked her why she didnt bring her guitar and her mom said it wouldnt fit in the van with all the clothes and shoes and accessories she brought. Ha! Who needs a guitar. I loved all the clothing options she brought.
We started at my studio in the Flour Mill with some high contrast photography. That is very popular in fashion magazines I see and it looked great with her casual jean jacket ensemble and boots.
You cannot do a photo shoot at my studio without including the 100+ year old brick walls and wooden floors. Loved this outfit from Forever 21.
Then we headed outdoors for some casual images with lots of color in the backgrounds. Love this pose looking to the future. Will it be college or trying to make it on the music scene?
All I have to say about this is Do they Make this Shirt in Men's sizes?
We ended close to sunset so this was the last setting and outfit we chose.


Uber has a green light in London.
The Westminster Magistrates' Court ruled in the tech company's favor on Tuesday, granting it a 15 month license to operate in the British capital.
Uber had been forced to appeal after Transport for London declined to renew its license in September. The transport authority had said Uber was not "fit and proper," citing several concerns including how it responded to serious crimes.
The decision announced Tuesday is a major victory for Dara Khosrowshahi, who has sought in his 10 months as CEO to present Uber as a humbled and reformed company.
"We are pleased with today's decision," Uber said in a statement. "We will continue to work with Transport for London to address their concerns and earn their trust."
Khosrowshahi, who replaced Travis Kalanick as CEO after a series of scandals rocked the startup, apologized for past mistakes in London and asked authorities to work with the company to "make things right."
Uber has around 3.5 million riders and 45,000 drivers in London, and the city is one of its most lucrative markets.
Thomas de la Mare, a lawyer for Uber, acknowledged in court this week that the original decision to suspend the company's license had been "right."
"It's that acceptance that has led to wholesale change in the way that we conduct our business," he said.
Uber has introduced limits on the number of hours drivers can operate before taking a break in London, rolled out new insurance policies and opened a 24/7 helpline.
It now proactively reports serious incidents to police, rather than relying on customers and drivers, according to the company.
In the decision issued Tuesday, the judge agreed that Uber had not been "fit and proper" at the time of its suspension. But she said she had been convinced by its reforms.
"[Uber] has provided evidence to this court that it is now fit and proper," wrote Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot.
Transport for London said it was pleased the court had agreed with its decision lat year to revoke the company's license.
"The short-term license with conditions allows us to closely monitor Uber's adherence to the regulations and to swiftly take action if they fail to meet the required standards," it said in a statement.
Uber was permitted to operate in London while it appealed the license suspension.
London mayor Sadiq Khan also declared victory, saying the city's approach had resulted in major improvements to the service.
"As a result of us standing up for Londoners, Uber has been forced to overhaul the way it operates not just in London but across the world," he said in a statement.


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The Respondent is N/A, Gleb Marchenko of Mogilev, Belarus with privacy protection of the disputed domain name provided by PrivacyProtect.org, Domain Administration of Nobby Beach, Queensland, Australia.
The disputed domain name <playlego.net> (the "Domain Name") is registered with DomainContext, Inc. (the "Registrar").
A complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") on September 7, 2012 (the "Complaint"). On September 7, 2012, the Center transmitted by email to the Registrar a request for registrar verification in connection with the Domain Name. On September 10, 2012, the Registrar transmitted by email to the Center its verification response disclosing the registrant and contact information for the Domain Name which differed from the named Respondent and corresponding contact information set forth in the Complaint. The Center sent an email communication to the Complainant on September 18, 2012 providing the registrant and contact information for the Domain Name disclosed by the Registrar and inviting the Complainant to submit an amendment to the Complaint. The Complainant filed an amendment to the Complaint on September 18, 2012.
In accordance with the Rules, paragraphs 2(a) and 4(a), the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the proceedings commenced on September 19, 2012. In accordance with the Rules, paragraph 5(a), the due date for the Respondent to file a response to the Complaint was October 9, 2012. Email responses were sent by "A. Hitchens" from the email address listed in the registration information for the Respondent to the Center on September 18, 2012 and September 22, 2012. Although not a fully compliant response with respect to the Rules, the Panel will nevertheless consider this email with respect to this Decision.
The Center appointed Marylee Jenkins as the sole panelist in this matter on November 9, 2012. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with the Rules, paragraph 7.
The Complainant bases the Complaint on trademark registrations in numerous jurisdictions throughout the world for the marks LEGO and LEGO and design for use in connection with construction toys and other LEGO branded products and has provided evidence of such registrations and ownership in multiple countries, including Australia and Belarus. The Complainant along with its licensees has also expanded use of the LEGO trademark to areas including computer hardware and software, books, videos and computer controlled robotic constructions sets, and maintains a web site at "www.lego.com". The Complainant has presented evidence that the trademark LEGO is well-known annexing to the Complaint a list of the "Official Top 500 2009/10" Superbrands UK as compiled by the Centre for Brand Analysis, which ranks the LEGO brand at number 8. The Complainant further cited prior UDRP decisions in which the fame of the LEGO trademark has been confirmed and provided evidence of the ownership of more than 2,400 domain names containing the mark LEGO as well as several of the listed domain names including the word "play".
The Domain Name was registered on March 29, 2012 to the Respondent and is set to expire on March 29, 2013. The web page accessible at the Domain Name uses the LEGO trademark and images of LEGO products prominently as well as providing information and access to multiple LEGO games and products. The web page also makes use of a similar color scheme as the Complainant's official website (accessible at "www.lego.com").
The Complainant asserts that the Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark LEGO, that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests with respect to the Domain Name, and the Domain Name was registered and is being used in bad faith by the Respondent to create a likelihood of confusion with the trademark LEGO and with the Complainant as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement of the Respondent's website. Particularly, the Complainant alleges that the Respondent is using the Domain Name intentionally to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to the website.
Under paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy, the Complainant is required to establish that the Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which the Complainant has rights. The Panel finds that the Complainant has provided sufficient evidence to establish that it is the owner of and has rights in and to the mark LEGO and variations thereof.
A review of the second-level domain of the Domain Name shows that it comprises the Complainant's well-known mark LEGO in combination with the word "play" as a prefix. A review of the Complainant's trademark registrations used in connection with a wide variety of goods and services shows that the word "play" can clearly be viewed as being associated with the Complainant and the Complainant's construction toys. Further, the idea suggested by the Domain Name, in view of the Complainant's many registered trademarks and long-time use thereof, is that any possible services or goods offered on a web site at this Domain Name are authorized by or affiliated with the Complainant. This association is further strengthened by the many domain names that the Complainant already owns and uses that incorporate the LEGO mark along with the word "play" or a variation thereof. Based on these findings and the submitted evidence, the Panel concludes that paragraph 4(a)(i) has been satisfied based upon the Domain Name being confusingly similar to the Complainant's mark.
The Complainant has shown that it has well and long established rights to the LEGO mark at the time of the Respondent's registration of the Domain Name in March of 2012 and that the Respondent nevertheless registered the Domain Name. No evidence has been presented that, before any notice to the Respondent of this dispute, the Respondent had been using or was making demonstrable preparations to use the Domain Name in connection with any type of bona fide offering of goods or services.
Nor can such unauthorized uses of the Complainant's intellectual property constitute legitimate noncommercial or fair use of the Domain Name. Rather the Complainant is well known for its construction toys as well as its related software games and the Respondent registered the Domain Name and is using the Domain Name to direct Internet users to its own website which prominently displays the LEGO mark and where LEGO software games and related information are being offered for apparent commercial gain. Although the Respondent's website includes a copyright notice indicating that "All rights belong to their respective owners" (translated to English and as shown in the uncontested evidence), such "respective owners" are not listed nor are there any notices visible on the Respondent's website disclaiming any relationship with the Complainant. Additionally, the Respondent states that the "site was made not for making money or other things, that can discredit Lego TM. It's just project for fun." However, such uses of the Complainant's intellectual property are clearly not authorized by the Complainant but instead are trading on the fame of the Complainant's mark to direct users to the Respondent's web site. Additionally, the visitor tracking tool, Yandex.Metrika, embedded in the Respondent's home page (as verified by the Panel upon visiting the website at the Domain Name) calls into question this statement set forth in the Respondent's email.
Moreover, the Respondent has presented no evidence of having any trademark rights in the Domain Name or any portion thereof or being commonly known by the Domain Name or any portion thereof as an individual, business or other organization. The Panel therefore finds that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the Domain Name and that paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy has been satisfied.
Based upon the evidence submitted, the Panel finds that the Respondent had knowledge of the Complainant's mark LEGO and its rights therein at the time the Respondent registered the Domain Name. This finding is supported by the evidence showing that: (i) the Complainant's mark LEGO has a strong reputation and is widely known; (ii) the Complainant owns numerous trademark registrations used in connection with a wide variety of goods and services throughout the world; (iii) the Domain Name comprises the Complainant's mark LEGO and the word "play" which is descriptive of goods and services clearly associated with the Complainant and the Respondent's web site incorporates other intellectual property of the Complainant; (iv) the Domain Name was registered well after the first use in commerce by the Complainant of its LEGO mark; and (v) the Complainant owns several domain names that include the mark LEGO and the word "play" or a variation thereof, which direct to sites owned by the Complainant. Along with the above finding that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the Domain Name, the Panel finds that the Respondent registered the Domain Name in bad faith.
The Complainant has further asserted that the Respondent acquired the Domain Name in bad faith primarily for the purpose of diverting Internet users looking for the Complainant to the Respondent's site for its own commercial benefit. Particularly, the Complainant has argued that the "Respondent most likely receives an income each time a visitor click [sic] to enter the website." The Respondent's apparent use of a visitor tracking tool in addition to the use of the Complainant's intellectual property on the site supports the Complainant's assertions.
Based upon the above findings and submitted evidence, the Panel concludes that the Respondent registered and is using the Domain Name to intentionally attempt to attract for apparent commercial gain Internet users to its website by creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement of the Respondent's site or of a product or service on the Respondent's site. The Panel also finds that the Respondent registered and is using the Domain Name to create initial interest confusion among Internet users who visit the Respondent's site as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation or endorsement of the site for its own apparent commercial gain.
The Panel thus concludes that the Respondent registered and is using the Domain Name in bad faith and that Paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy has been satisfied.
For the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the Domain Name <playlego.net> be transferred to the Complainant.


Up against the campaign of a wealthy businessman who outspent him nearly 10-to-1, a strong progressive candidate nearly won the [Dec. 9] runoff election to become San Francisco's mayor. Some national news stories depicted the strong showing for Matt Gonzalez as a big surprise. But it shouldn't perplex anyone when vigorous grassroots organizing combines with a sound strategy to get breakthrough results.
If Nader runs for president again in 2004, his campaign seems doomed to be virtually opposite of the Gonzalez effort. Nader would be lucky to get half as many votes as his previous total of 2.7 percent nationwide. A Nader campaign would not offer voters a chance to wrest the White House away from the right wing. At a time when preventing a second presidential term for George W. Bush is a historic imperative, a Nader campaign would be – at best – beside the point. At worst, a gift to Karl Rove.
For Green Party activists and their candidate, the apparent benefits of a presidential run may include the media coverage, which – however inadequate and slanted – still beats being ignored. But what's at stake far transcends such concerns.
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Lightning is approaching the second round
The Stanley Cup champions advanced 3-1 in that series from the first round and pushed their Florida rival to the brink of precipice.
Lightning edged 5-1 in the second frame when Kilurn overcame Sergey Bobrovsky's awakening within 94 seconds.
Nikita Kuchirov scored one goal and three assists for Lightning, who can finish the Panthers Monday night at Sunrise.
Anthony Cirelli, Yanni Gord and Ondrej Balat hit the Tampa Bay team roster mark, which saw Andre Vasilievsky return to the back with a 39-block performance.
Two-time Vesina Cup winner, Bobrovsky was perfect in front of nine relief shots of Chris Dredger on Thursday evening when the Leopards came from behind to defeat the Lightning 6-5.
Lightning rotated the needle three times in seven shots in the first twenty on Saturday. Joel Quinnville pulled the hook and sent Dredger into the fight after Kilurn raised the score to 5–1 with a pass from Stephen Stamkus.
Jonathan Huberdeo and Carter Verhagy found the back of the grid in the panthers' power game.
Kuchirov scored three goals and six assists in four playoff matches, having missed the entire 2021 season with thigh surgery on December 29.
The Lightning ended a four-game winning streak at home in the qualifiers and claimed their first playoff victory at the Amalie Arena since the fifth match of the Eastern Conference Finals in 2018.
John Cooper's men have not lost two in a row in qualifying since the first round in 2019, when they were swept by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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The Panthers would need to win three games in a row to end 25 years in a row without a win in the first round.
Other matches to come
The Penguins and the Islanders are currently facing each other in the fourth game in the series. The Penguins are leading 2-1 so far in this game.
Wild will also attempt to hook the series against the Golden Knights later in the evening.
He will face Canadian Maple Leaves, who will be deprived of his injured captain John Tavares.
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Last Sunday we went to the 142nd annual GAR Bean Bake in Newcastle. Newcastle is a tiny little town about 6 miles from the inn. The annual GAR dinner (named for the Grand Army of the Republic) was originally started to raise funds for local widows and orphans from the Civil War. 142 years later, with all of the widows and orphans long deceased, the tradition continues, with the funds going to maintain the delightful little local park.
What a slice of local color. It's Newcastle's social event of the season. Everywhere you looked people were greeting old friends, and hugs and handshakes were the order of the day. Many of the locals are the third and fourth generation of their families to live in the area. All the food is donated and volunteers cook the beans in the original iron kettles from the Civil War, over woodburning fires. All I can say is I felt very sorry for them slaving over hot coals when the temperature that day went well over 90 degrees. We were more than content to sit in the shade and eat home-made ice cream and fry pies, while enjoying the musical entertainment provided by two local groups.
First on the program was Chestnut Ridge, playing bluegrass and gospel. They're very popular performers at local events. They were followed by the Walhonding Rube Band, although there's nothing "rube-like" about their musical abilities. Although they have a lot of fun during the performances, they take their music seriously, and it shows. The band has been around since the 1930's and again some of the members are the third generation of their family to play in the band.
And what's a local festival without the crowning of a queen, or in this case, a king, since the band started running out of ladies to crown!
Almost every summer or fall weekend you'll find little local festivals and events like this one in rural Ohio. There's always home-made food, local entertainment, and a feeling of coming home. Come see for yourself.


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Monroe® Introduces Suspension Conversion Kit Which Expands Coverage to More Than 1.6 Million Applications for Ram 1500 Trucks Equipped with Air Suspension
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe® Shocks and Struts, a leading global brand from DRiV, has introduced a complete suspension conversion kit which expands coverage to more than 1.6 million applications for Ram 1500 light trucks originally equipped with an air suspension system. The new kits enable customers to save time, money, and frustration while restoring a vehicle's ride and handling profile by converting a worn original equipment (OE) air suspension to a mechanical suspension.
As temperatures drop, the components within the air suspension are prone to deformation, allowing the system to lose air and causing significant loss in ride height. The latest Monroe suspension conversion kit is a longer-term full suspension replacement that solves this issue.
The new Monroe conversion kit covers the front-right, front-left and rear of 2013-2018 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with factory air suspensions, helping restore the vehicle back to factory ride height. Together, the new kit provides all the components needed for the job, including front strut assemblies, rear shock absorbers, rear coil springs and spring isolators, and jounce bumpers. Monroe provides detailed, step-by-step instructions to help ensure an efficient, high-quality repair that will satisfy the vehicle owner. In addition to restoring OE-style ride and handling, the Monroe conversion kit can help customers dramatically reduce the cost of an air suspension repair.
"Vehicle owners often face sticker shock when it's time to replace a worn-out air suspension," said Joe Robinson, director, product management, DRiV. "Rather than spending as much as $3,000 to install a new air suspension system, they can get a much better value by converting to a reliable, high-quality mechanical suspension from Monroe, helping consumers get more miles from their vehicle."
In addition to the new suspension conversion kit, Monroe also introduced nearly 20 additional ride control part numbers covering more than 1.6 million applications. Now available are 15 Monroe Quick-Strut premium strut assemblies covering a combined 49 import and six domestic passenger vehicle applications; one Monroe MagnumTM commercial vehicle shock absorber exclusively covering 13 domestic applications; and two Monroe OESpectrum® rear struts covering 10 import applications. The new Quick-Strut part numbers include first-to-aftermarket coverage of the following applications: 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator (front); 2006-2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (front); 2008-2014 Subaru Tribeca (front); 2011-2014 Mazda 2 (front); 2015-2017 Chevrolet City Express (front); 2013-2018 Nissan NV200 (front); 2004-2007 BMW 525i and 530i (rear); 2008-2010 BMW 528i and 535i (rear); and 2004-2005 BMW 545i (rear).
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Following Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) expected separation to form two independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance company (DRiVTM) as well as a new Powertrain Technology company, DRiV will be one of the largest global multi-line, multi-brand aftermarket companies, and one of the largest global OE ride performance and braking companies. DRiV's principal product brands will feature Monroe®, Öhlins®, Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers, MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®, Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would have 2018 pro-forma revenues of $6.4 billion, with 54% of those revenues from aftermarket and 46% from original equipment customers.
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Press Release: SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Nasser Al Yousif
The Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research is pleased to announce the second iteration of its SPOTLIGHT SERIES, a series of annual exhibitions highlighting the early masters of the modern art movement in Bahrain.
The exhibition SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Nasser Al Yousif focuses on the achievements of a true pioneer of the modern art movement in Bahrain. It brings together works by the artist from the collection of the Bahrain National Museum and the extensive collection held by the artist's family that have not been seen together by the public in decades and never in the framework of a retrospective. The exhibition will highlight Nasser Al Yousif's artistic practice in multiple media, spanning painting, drawing and the print medium, as well as his pioneering role in establishing and furthering the visual arts in his native Bahrain.
A central aspect of the exhibition is the detailed documentation and cataloguing of over 600 artworks, which will be published in the form of a catalogue accompanying the exhibition.
The Spotlight Series is a collaborative effort of the Shaikh Ebrahim Center with the Bahrain National Museum and the family of Nasser Al Yousif.
About the SPOTLIGHT SERIES
The Shaikh Ebrahim Center launched the SPOTLIGHT SERIES in 2016 to highlight the achievements of the masters of the early modern art movement in Bahrain. The aim is to bring together artworks from multiple collections and to document and present these works that have previously not been accessible to the public.
In 2016, the SPOTLIGHT SERIES was launched with "The Last Supper" series by Bahraini painter Yaqoob Yousif Qassem.
Exhibition venue, dates and timings
The exhibition SPOTLIGHT SERIES – Nasser Al Yousif will be held at the Bin Matar House in Muharraq. The exhibition previews on Sunday, 8 October 2017, at 7pm and will run until 31 December 2017.
The opening hours of the Bin Matar House are Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 4 to 7pm. The Bin Matar House is a Bahraini heritage building and one of twenty houses restored by the Shaikh Ebrahim Center for Culture and Research in Muharraq and Manama, Bahrain.
Accompanying symposium
In honor of the artist Nasser Al Yousif, the Shaikh Ebrahim Center has organized a one day symposium on 7 October 2017, titled "Writing Narratives: Documenting the art production of modern Arab artists." The symposium will focus on and debate questions around the development of art historical narratives, and the use of archives and documents. The program will contextualize the SPOTLIGHT SERIES work, and allow an exchange on best practices. A key highlight will be the screening of the " Triumph of Insight," a documentary movie on Nasser Al Yousif produced by Mahmood Al Yousif, followed by a panel discussion. Curated by Professor Nada Shabout (University of Northern Texas), the program brings together eight scholars in the field of Modern Arab art.
The symposium will take place at the Shaikh Ebrahim Center Auditorium on Saturday, 7 October 2017.
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Q: PostgreSQL Junction Table to a key-value store (like Kyoto Cabinet) I am not sure what type of question this is.
What import format(s) does Kyoto Cabinet support?
For example, I have a junction table t, many-to-many relationship, in a PostgreSQL database.  The size of t is about 285 million.
t =
X, Y
-----
1, a
1, b
2, a
2, c
3, c
3, d
4, b
4, e

What is the easiest, fastest way to export, then import to some key-value store like Kyoto Cabinet?
So that I end up with:
db =
db[1] = [a,b]
db[2] = [a,c]
db[3] = [c,d]
db[4] = [b,e]

My preferred language is Ruby.

A: To get the values:
SELECT x, array_agg(y ORDER BY y)
FROM   t
GROUP  BY x;

Yields an array. If you want text use string_agg(y, ',' ORDER BY y).
Probably faster:
SELECT x, array_agg(y)
FROM  (SELECT * FROM t ORDER BY x,y) t
GROUP  BY x;


About 5 years ago I decided to try my hands at historic costuming for the first time.
I've always loved historical movies and don't really care about the plott or the actors performance as long as you can look at some beautiful costumes.
So when the movie "The Other Boleyn Girl" came out I fell in love with the beautiful costumes the leading actresses wore. I must say I still think they are lovely even though I now realize they in no way resembles what women of the time realy wore.
I decided that I really wanted to make the green dress Anne Boleyn/Natalie Portman wears when she reurns from France and starts to seduce the king (Henry VIII/Eric Bana).
I bought 5 m of emerald green taffeta, some dark green velvet and some lace – all of course in polyester. Back then I knew nothing about historical pattern-making and the importance of foundation wear, but realied on my "skills" at modern pattern making.
After studying pictures from the movie and the exibition of the costumes I started drafting the pattern.
I made the bodice as an sleeveless gown with a higher back and the sleeves attached only at the armpitt. It closes in the back with a zipper. The lower parts of the sleeves consists of a big rectangel lined with the velvet, sewn into the elbow seam.
I cut the skirt as two rektangles and pleated them to the waist of the bodice. The "petticoat" is also sewn to the waistband and runs from the sideseams in the front. The whole dress are lined with green polysester lining, and decorated with a ribbon with plastic gemstones.
I also made the "french hood" and the "Boleyn necklace" to go with the dress.
This is what it looked like on my dressform.
At the time I vas really proude of the dress and tought it was beautiful.
A couple of years later (when I learnt a bit more about historic clothes) I really hated it, and decided to redo it.
So i ripped the skirt from the bodice and re-pleated it to a waistband, and made the petticoat as a separate piece. I also made sure the skirt would fitt over a bumrole and petticoat.
I ripped the bodice opened and got rid of the curved bust seams, boned the front and cut some shoulder straps to attach the sleeves on. I also took out the zipper in the back and replaced it with lacing.
I changed the decoration-band on the front and hood to a velvet ribbon and sewed on smal gemstones.
I will probably try to redo this dress again some day, or at least re-use the fabric as I still think the colour is wounderful.


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How can something that you can't see, hear, or touch be life threatening? Welcome to the world of mental illness. This condition is one that can't be seen by someone who doesn't have the right lens for it. Spreading awareness and educating others about mental illness can decrease stigma, encourage people to reach out for help, as well as educate the community on what signs to look for.
"Just snap out of it!" "It's all in your head." "You don't look sad." Such invalidating statements have been pounded on the ears of those who battle mental illness. Recovery is hard enough, but decreasing stigma can help ease the path of reaching out for treatment. Here's the time where opposers might step up and say "How do we know if stigma is a barrier for those struggling with mental illness?" The Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical research group in Minnesota, states that stigma has harmful effects on those with a mental illness. This type of discrimination can cause "Reluctance to seek help or treatment, fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing, bullying, physical violence or harassment, etc," (Mayo Clinic). As we can see, stigma not only discourages others from reaching out for help but negatively impacts other parts of one's life. A research study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that "57% of all adults believed that people are caring and sympathetic to persons with mental illness, but only 25% of adults with mental health symptoms believed that people are caring and sympathetic to persons with mental illness." According to the text evidence, it is widely believed that when those suffering from a mental illness reach out for help, they are treated in a cordial way, but unfortunately, it is not the case. Apparently, stigma not only lurks among the crowd of common people but in the medical field as well.
Helping someone with a mental illness can be confusing, especially when you haven't received proper education on the subject. The stigma in the atmosphere and the shortage of mental health education in our society creates tension when one is trying to reach out for help. In the end, all that is really needed is validation and a boost of encouragement. Textual evidence from Element Behavioral Health.Inc states that "with an estimated 20.8 million Americans aged 12 and older (8.3 percent of the population) in 2008 who needed treatment but did not receive it at a specialty facility, more than 95 percent (95.2) felt they didn't need it." When someone has a mental illness, it can be hard for them to want to get better. "Reaching out can help your friend or family member begin to get a handle on an emotional crisis. But professional help is the best way to fully address a mental health problem and get that problem under control." states the American Psychological Association (APA). Managing an inner battle from, while fighting the stigma, is more than what should be asked for from anyone. Although others may not be able to relate to the "invisible" struggles of their loved ones, it is imperative that they know which door to lead them to.
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The reasons stated are some of the few advantages of spreading awareness and educating others on mental illness. Others include encouraging further research, creating a peaceful environment for others, and teaching humanity on how to care for others despite their differences. The possibilities are endless and burning beneath our feet. Implementing the strategies listed above can create results such as mental health classes in schools, awareness activities in work and team environments, mental health marches around college campuses, etc. It is our job as a community to come together and light the embers. Only then can wildfire spread.
"Common Reasons Why Those Who Need Treatment Don't Get It." Addiction Treatment | Elements | Drug Rehab Treatment Centers. Elements Behavioral Health.Inc, 16 Dec. 2016. Web. 19 May 2017.
"Supporting a Family Member with Serious Mental Illness." American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association, n.d. Web. 19 May 2017.
"Mental Health: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 17 May 2014. Web. 19 May 2017.
"Stigma of Mental Illness." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 04 Oct. 2013. Web. 19 May 2017.
Mental illness is not only a topic that I am deeply passionate about but one that I am currently experiencing. A few weeks ago, I was admitted into an inpatient treatment facility at San Jose Behavioral Health. I spent about a week there and bonded with many of the patients and staff there. Shortly before my discharge, I presented them with a goodbye and thank you present: a poem that I wrote during my stay, "A Fire in the Junkyard". I am sharing this poem with you because it was the inspiration behind this paper, which I hope inspired you!
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Jharna Sutaria is a dazzling 17-year old who dreams of tracing her imprint on the world. As someone who is dealing with mental illness, Jharna believes in raising awareness and educating others about the subject. She wants to break the stigma that surrounds the invisible demons, through her writing.
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1. In Article 77—
(a)in paragraph (4), after sub-paragraph (a), there shall be inserted—
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(b)after paragraph (4) there shall be inserted—
"(4A) The conditions regulating compromise contracts under this Order are that—
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Happy Anniversary, Men on the Moon!
By Alejandra Owens, July 21, 2009 03:13 PM
The New York Times covered Obama's speech on the 40th anniversary of the first landing on the moon, which was yesterday, July 20th, when the astronauts of Apollo 11 took the first steps on that big rock that lights the night sky of our planet:
On the anniversary of the first landing on the Moon, several Apollo astronauts called for new emphasis on space exploration. Mr. Obama has endorsed the Bush administration's plan to return astronauts to the Moon by 2020, asking for a 5 percent increase in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration budget.
"We need to go back to the moon," said Eugene A. Cernan, the last man on the Moon as a member of the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, adding that he was frustrated at the lack of preparation for a mission to Mars.
As we celebrate this landmark moment, let's hope for more great findings in space exploration to come!
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Preface: sometimes we write about topics in digital marketing – other times we talk about the trials and tribulations of owning a small business. This post is the latter.
I've been trying to write this post for over a week now. We've been overwhelmed with work lately and are still behind on projects. In the midst of trying to do sales and development and creative and finance and administrative we learned a valuable lesson as work continues to pile on (what a great problem to have!).
We can't do everything on our own.
It's something that you hear over and over, but it only dawns on you when you're staring at the wall and realize you've barely made a dent in your work. So about two weeks ago we decided to start looking for help. I don't envy hiring managers.
It's hard to define exactly what you need when you're used to doing everything. We decided to hire a website developer because our biggest margins are from website development. Seems like a no-brainer when I type it out now… but we also wanted someone that could be flexible and had an eye for good design.
Post it, share it, and tell everyone that you're hiring. You want to cast a wide net because you never know what you'll find. Have key qualifications that you're looking for, but don't limit yourself to some preconceived notion of the perfect candidate. The right person is probably the one that you don't expect.
The best hiring advice that I received was to give the final candidates a small project for them to complete. This could be a part of a project you're already working on, or something created specifically for them to solve. It can be directly applicable to their role, or it could be more abstract, but it needs to have a deadline. This is important because you see how interested the candidates are in your company how they work on a time limit and you can test their competency. This will tell you exactly who to hire.
Maybe these are obvious, but when you're a small business owner it's easy to skip steps and just focus on the work that needs to get done. There's always more that can get done… but if you don't take the time to lay good foundations and establish clear systems the work will only get harder. We're excited to see where this next step takes us and what we learn next.
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Jason, a country singer from California with a contractors license, is playing Dice Game for a 2019 Chevrolet Trax LS (1.4L engine, 6-speed AT, FWD, paint/fabric protection) (Amber).
DJ Yesi Ortiz is here from 97.1 FM Amp Radio to play hip hop in the audience.
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Andrew, the last of the First Four, is playing Do The Math for washer and dryer (Electric washer and gas dryer with WIFI) (Amber) and a television (65in A7 4K OLED smart television) (Rachel).
Robyn is playing Cover Up for a 2018 Soul Red Mazda 3 Sport (2L engine, 6-speed AT, FWD, paint/fabric protection) (Rachel).
Peggy is playing Time is Money for a chance to win $20,000 in cash!
That FRATS seemed set up for a potential $1 overbid with a $29,500 bid.
Peggy never put the Kit Kats on the middle table. I knew she was done.
But this was a good show, with the smart wins in Dice Game and Secret "X", though the not-so-smart playing of Time is Money is what brought the show down. Do the Math could've gone either way, but fortunately, it went the right way for Andrew.
Compared to yesterday's Rock show, this really was a poor excuse of a "theme" episode, they didn't even mention it was Hip-Hop day until before IUFB3. Night and day difference between yesterday and today.
LL Cool J was a better bet since he's on NCIS Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg was also on Celebrity Week before.
Yeah, the hip hop theme was barely present other than a few of the prizes, the DJ, and the second showcase.
Not a bad show, but it felt weird that they didn't do more to go with the hip hop theme. Could've had LL Cool J guest star as I mentioned. I didn't think the hip hop version of the theme song worked that well and it was too muted.
Tough break in Cover Up- Four numbers right on the first try should be great but unless it's the first or second digit of the price it really doesn't put you in a good position.
Time is Money I thought was pretty easy, the lemonade was the only product that I thought could've gone in more than one spot.
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For a minute, I thought that they had inserted a rerun at the last minute for some reason.
And am I the only one who thinks that, if it's obvious what the first two digits are in Cover Up, then the contestant should get the second one wrong on purpose (in this case, make the first two digits 2 and 9), so you're guaranteed at least two more guesses (unless you get the price right on the next guess, of course)? Even when the first two digits are 1 and 2, if the second two include 9 and 0 (and I have seen someone lose on the first guess when they put 19 and it was 20), then they should put either 10 or 29 as the first two, then put the correct digit in place on the second guess.
When I heard the remix they used today , it reminded me of music that might be played in a 3D mario game.
Flip Flop and TIM were horribly played today! It was obviously that that Prize package was 8600 so it shud been a flip only! The 6+ panel was so easy today and the kit kats was obiviously in the middle so she shud had only had 2-3 guesses at most after she didnt win the 20k! Tough loss on Cover up! I thought she was right because it was the same care that had the 20,700+ price earlier this season! They must had took an option out. The Wins were great ones esp Dice Game.